The federal government is forcing Rogers Communications Inc. to grant all wireless carriers access to its cellular network in Toronto's subway by Oct. 3.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Monday the deadline is part of new spectrum licence conditions, designed to bring cellphone and data services to the entire subway network by the end of 2026.
The minister has also set a Dec. 20 deadline for mobile carriers, including rivals Bell and Telus, to reach commercial agreements with Rogers about financial terms. Bell and Telus both want a joint build of the subway's 5G network using a consortium model similar to Montreal's Metro system, rather than a pay-for-access approach. Rogers has not publicly committed to either model.
“This approach reflects what we've been proposing all along — to bring 5G services to all riders as quickly as possible," Rogers spokeswoman Sarah Schmidt said in a statement. Bell spokeswoman Jacqueline Michelis said it is a good day for Toronto as the news will mean greater connectivity, convenience and safety.
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