The telecommunications giant is establishing a wireless service meant to connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the internet. Rogers said the technology will be complementary to its current national networks, and will be used for devices that enable smart-city tech like asset monitoring, industrial automation and utility meters. The service will be rolled out first in Ontario this year and other parts of Canada in 2020. (Financial Post)
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The telecommunications giant is establishing a wireless service meant to connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the internet. Rogers said the technology will be complementary to its current national networks, and will be used for devices that enable smart-city tech like asset monitoring, industrial automation and utility meters. The service will be rolled out first in Ontario this year and other parts of Canada in 2020. (Financial Post)
Talking point: There’s been a lot of attention paid to the 5G spectrum auction, but this launch demonstrates that telecoms can fill in Canada’s 5G gap in other ways. The first spectrum auction this spring netted the government $3.47 billion, and there are two more auctions to come in 2020 and 2021. It isn’t just telecoms planning to get in on the auction: railways and utilities are also looking to bid. The influx of new players could drive up prices for the next auctions, further incentivizing telecoms to fill the 5G gap in other ways.
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