-- 羅傑斯通訊公司（Rogers Communications，RCI-B.TO）週四宣布，將透過與美國營運商T-Mobile的合作，擴大其在美國的衛星到行動網路覆蓋範圍。 此舉將允許用戶在美國漫遊時，即使超出蜂窩網路覆蓋範圍，也能透過應用程式進行語音通話、發送簡訊或使用某些應用程式。 此次合作整合了羅傑斯衛星通訊公司（Rogers Satellite）和T-Mobile的T-Satellite服務，後者在美國的覆蓋面積達130萬平方公里。 在沒有蜂窩網路覆蓋的區域，衛星到行動網路技術支援簡訊功能，包括發送911緊急簡訊和公共安全警報，同時也支援WhatsApp、Messenger和X等熱門應用程式。 對於羅傑斯用戶而言，在美國漫遊的衛星到行動網路服務包含在覆蓋美國地區的Popular或Ultimate方案、Roam Like Home服務以及部分旅遊通行證中，無需額外付費。 羅傑斯首席技術官馬克·肯尼迪表示：“加拿大人希望無論身在何處都能保持網絡連接，即使是在旅行途中。通過擴展衛星到移動通信技術，我們的客戶可以獲得更廣的覆蓋範圍，並在美國境內輕鬆漫遊。” 週三，羅傑斯股票在多倫多證券交易所收盤下跌0.09美元，報45.73美元。
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