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The service automatically connects phones in areas without cellular coverage and has rapidly evolved since its July beta, moving beyond basic emergency messaging to support selected apps and satellite-based voice and video calling. Powered by satellite technology, it is positioned as an additional layer of network coverage, with full data and voice capabilities planned for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telecoms.com\/satellite\/rogers-broadens-free-direct-to-cell-service-in-atlantic-canada\">https:\/\/www.telecoms.com\/satellite\/rogers-broadens-free-direct-to-cell-service-in-atlantic-canada<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rogers is expanding its direct-to-cell satellite connectivity service across Atlantic Canada, using satellite links to fill major mobile coverage gaps in a region where traditional network rollout is difficult and limited. 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