Innovation minister François-Philippe Champagne today announced new license conditions that mandates Rogers to immediately share access to its infrastructure and technical information with Bell, Telus and Freedom so that they can work together to provide wireless service to all Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) riders on the existing network by Oct. 3.
“Cellular connectivity on the subway is about more than just convenience. It is a critical public safety matter,” said Champagne. “TTC passengers have waited too long to access cellular services when riding the subway. That’s why today we’re taking immediate action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of frustrated passengers to require that by Oct. 3, all subway riders have access to cellular services regardless of their mobile carrier.”
Today’s announcement comes after Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED)…
