Rogers Brings Satellite Mobile Coverage to Remote Areas in Canada
Rogers Communications has launched a new satellite-to-mobile service across Canada. The company rolled out the service on December 9, 2025. The offering aims to help users stay connected even where cell towers are far away or absent.
Rogers calls the new feature Rogers Satellite. Users can connect their phones directly to satellites for internet access. That connection lets people use popular apps such as WhatsApp, Google Maps, and X even without traditional mobile coverage.
How the New Service Works
The service links smartphones straight to satellites in low-Earth orbit, without relying on cell towers. Users can send messages and use certain online services in remote and rural areas where normal service is weak or unavailable.
Rogers priced the service at C$15 per month for customers who want it. The company plans to expand the service later to support voice calls and full data usage.
Background and Partnerships
Rogers first began building this capability in 2023. It partnered with satellite companies to deliver basic satellite coverage, starting with text messaging for 4G and 5G phones in underserved parts of Canada.
The newer service now aims to go further by offering a range of mobile features in areas that lack traditional wireless coverage.
What This Means for Canadians
This launch could help many people who travel long roads, explore national parks, or live in rural regions. In such areas, conventional mobile signals can be unreliable or absent. Satellite access may improve safety and allow people to connect in emergencies.
Telecom analysts say Rogers is offering the first direct satellite-to-mobile service of this kind in Canada. It may push other providers to expand their coverage too. Later upgrades could include voice and full internet access through satellites, bringing even more connectivity options to Canadians living or travelling far from city centres.
