At a nearly sold-out Toronto Blue Jays game on Canada Day, Rogers Communications successfully trialed 5G Cloud-Radio Access Network (Cloud RAN) technology with its network partner Ericsson.
This marks the first time this industry-leading technology has been deployed over a commercial network at a live event in Canada.
This technology builds on the company’s national standalone 5G core network, which Rogers was first to launch in 2021. Implementation of Cloud RAN technology is foundational as Rogers evolves towards the next generation of networks.
Cloud native technology will enable Rogers to respond faster to wireless consumer and enterprise market demands, create a foundation for 5G technological advancements, improve network reliability and resiliency and ultimately improve energy efficiency.
Ron McKenzie, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Rogers
Cloud-native technology is a critical component in the next generation of wireless networks and we are proud to have completed Canada’s first deployment of 5G Cloud RAN technology at a major live event. We continue to invest in our coast-to-coast radio access network, including innovative Cloud-native technologies, to deliver the most reliable, consistent network services across the country for both consumers and enterprise customers.
