Overview
- The commercial launch adds support for selected apps, including WhatsApp voice and video calling, Google Maps, AccuWeather, X and CalTopo.
- Phones connect to satellites automatically in areas without cellular coverage via Starlink low‑earth‑orbit service over Rogers spectrum, with usage deducted from customers’ existing data buckets.
- The service is priced at $15 per month for any Canadian, with a $5 monthly discount for beta participants and limited-time inclusions on select Rogers plans such as Popular for 12 months and Ultimate for 24 months.
- Rogers also introduced satellite-to-mobile IoT connectivity for businesses to enable fleet and asset tracking along remote corridors and to power sensors in sectors like forestry and mining.
- Rogers plans to add full data and traditional voice next year, including support for 911 voice calls.