Rogers Expands LTE Network in Montreal Area, Intends to Reach 20 Million Canadians This Year

Today, Rogers announced that its Long Term Evolution wireless network is now available in more cities surrounding Montréal, including Laval, Terrebonne, and Vaudreuil. Rogers says it also plans to expand its LTE to 25 more cities this year. At that point, the network will reach 20 million Canadians.

"We were proud to be first to bring the LTE network to Canadians," said John Boynton, Rogers Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. "Today, we reach over 11 million and we are continuing to expand. By the end of 2012 we will double this with 20 million Canadians able to use LTE devices to download apps, stream HD videos and music or play on-line games, with no delays or buffering."

LTE-enabled smartphones available from Rogers include the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and the HTC Raider. There is also Canada's first LTE tablet, the HTC Jetstream.