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Canadian Telecommunications Association Launches Emergency Preparedness Campaign in Anticipation of Above-Average Extreme Weather Season https://ow.ly/Ltyl50T1qBj

L’Association canadienne des télécommunications lance une campagne de préparation aux situations d’urgence en prévision d’une saison de conditions météorologiques extrêmes supérieure à la moyenne https://ow.ly/8hZg50T1qN9

#BePrepared #StayConnected With experts predicting an above-average season for extreme weather events and wildfires, Canadian Telecommunications Association is launching its second annual emergency preparedness campaign. Starting today, our new “Be Prepared. Stay Connected” campaign highlights the importance of advance preparation for extreme weather events and other disasters, and directs Canadians to www.telecomprepare.ca to find best practices and other important information that can help them maintain their internet and mobile wireless connectivity during emergencies. The campaign features ads on The Weather Network app & website, and on other popular digital platforms. The campaign also features a series of print ads in national newspapers, as well as regional newspapers in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and parts of Western Canada most affected by recent wildfires. Visit www.telecomprepare.ca to learn more about preparing your telecom devices and planning for their use during power outages and service-impacting events. Read more about our #BePrepared #StayConnected campaign here: https://lnkd.in/efi-xvUE

With #Ernesto possibly impacting #AtlanticCanada in the coming days, now is the time to prepare. Learn how to prepare your telecom devices before a storm to help you stay connected, even if the power goes out. Some best practices include: Before a Storm -Monitor the weather and be ready for emergency alerts. -Prepare for power outages by fully charging your devices. -Have backup power supply that can power essential communications equipment like your internet modem, Wi-Fi router, and cordless phone. -Determine if your phone or phone service rely on your home power supply and consider a backup power supply if they do. During a Storm and in the Immediate Aftermath: -Preserve device battery power, such as by reducing the screen brightness and turning off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and location-based services when you don't need them. -Help reduce network congestion by using SMS/texting or email to connect with others and do not use your mobile phone to make phone calls unless it is an emergency. -If you must make a phone call, keep your conversation as short as possible, and if your call is not connected wait at least 10 seconds before redialing. -Do not use mobile wireless networks for data-intensive uses, like streaming video or non-emergency related internet use. If Calling 9-1-1 -If you have a working landline phone and a mobile phone, use the landline phone to help reduce traffic on mobile networks. -Mobile phone service is designed for 9-1-1 calls to default to whatever wireless network is available, so calling 9-1-1 on your mobile phone may still be possible even if your service provider does not have an operational cell tower nearby or your phone does not have a SIM card. -9-1-1 calls may take longer to connect due to increased network congestion following an emergency. If your call is not immediately connected, wait a few seconds to allow your device to make a connection. If your call is not connected, hang up and wait 10 seconds before redialing. Do not immediately redial. -If you are still unable to successfully place a 9-1-1 call, try removing or turning off your device's SIM card. In rare circumstances, the presence of the SIM card may prevent your device from connecting to an alternative service provider's network. For more information about preparing as well as best practices for using your telecom services during and after a storm, visit www.telecomprepare.ca Government of Nova Scotia Government of Prince Edward Island Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada #BePrepared #StayConnected

Our hearts go out to those affected by ongoing wildfires impacting the historic Alberta town of Jasper and Jasper National Park. We are proactively crediting Rogers internet, home phone and TV services for customers in the town of Jasper who are evacuated due to provincial government orders during the evacuation period. We have also opened free Rogers WiFi Hotspots access across Alberta and British Columbia, which allows anyone with a device to connect to WiFi when they are in range of one of these spots, regardless of carrier. Building on our $1 million donation to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal in 2023, we are matching new donations up to $100,000 to support the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Canadians can easily donate through their phones by texting the word ROGERS to 20222.

Just announced: The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Donations will be used to help people impacted in Jasper and other affected areas in Alberta with immediate and ongoing relief. You can donate to the Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal: ✅ online at https://lnkd.in/d7y3Uv5A ✅ by calling 1-800-418-1111 ✅ or by texting ABFIRES to 45678 to donate $10

Our Senior Vice President Eric Smith appeared on CTV Your Morning this week to discuss the increasing frequency of copper theft incidents affecting telecommunications infrastructure and the potentially dire impact on communities across Canada. These are not victimless crimes. When copper thieves target telecom infrastructure, it can result in lost connectivity for an entire community. This can disrupt businesses, impact hospitals and schools, and even prevent someone from being able to call 9-1-1 or contact other help in an emergency. Protect yourself and your neighbours by helping your community stay connected. Report any suspicious activity around telecommunications sites and infrastructure to local law enforcement. https://lnkd.in/dag44Wsg

We are thrilled to partner with Mobile Ecosystem Forum again this year to support another tremendous event dedicated to the people who help power mobile services.   MEF Leadership Forum Toronto 2024 will explore the transformative power of AI and the crucial significance of trust and transparency in business messaging. The event will also highlight Canada’s early leadership role in adopting Rich Communication Services (RCS) and seamlessly integrating messaging platforms. Canadian Telecommunications Association President & CEO, Robert Ghiz, and Director of Messaging Product Development, Caitlin O'Neill, will join a great lineup of expert speakers that includes some of the mobile ecosystem’s most notable leaders. Register today for the July 16 event at https://lnkd.in/d2GQHDsN

BREAKING! A new Abacus Datapoll commissioned by Canadian Telecommunications Association shows Canadians who switched wireless plans over the past year are paying lower prices and getting better value with their new plan. In the poll of 5,000 Canadians released this morning, Abacus Data found 86% of Canadians who switched wireless plans over the past year said they are getting better value from their new plan. Among those who switched, 63% said they were paying less while getting more or the same services under their new wireless plan than their previous one. An additional 17% said they were paying the same for additional services and features that weren’t a part of their previous plan, such as additional data, higher speeds, enhanced coverage, or increased international calling/texting or roaming services. With Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada monthly CPI data showing a consistent decline for the cost of wireless and other telecommunications services over the past year, it’s no surprise that the majority of Canadians who have switched wireless plans are paying less and receiving increased value. To read the full report on the Abacus Data survey, titled Perception of Wireless Cost and Plans, follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/gsRUsz2X

NOUVEAU! Une nouvelle étude de PwC Canada révèle que le secteur canadien des télécommunications est un moteur économique et aide à combattre l’inflation tout en posant les assises de la croissance et de la productivité de demain. Selon un rapport commandé par l’Association canadienne des télécommunications, intitulé Un moteur pour la productivité du Canada - L’incidence du secteur des télécommunications et son rôle dans l’amélioration de la productivité, le secteur des télécoms est un maillon clé de l’économie canadienne, grâce à un apport de 80,8 M$ au PIB national et au soutien de 782 000 emplois dans un éventail de secteurs en 2023. Il a de plus favorisé l’économie numérique en investissant 11,4 G$ dans l’amélioration et l’extension de ses réseaux de calibre mondial. Outre son apport actuel à l’économie, PwC estime que le secteur des télécommunications pourrait injecter 112 G$ de plus dans le PIB d’ici 2035 et galvaniser la productivité canadienne en soutenant la transformation numérique de l’économie. Tandis que la baisse de la productivité nationale réduit le niveau de vie des Canadiens et risque d’affaiblir la compétitivité du Canada sur l’échiquier mondial, les investissements du secteur des télécommunications, qui rejaillissent sur d’autres secteurs d’activité, sont de plus en plus importants pour alimenter la croissance économique du pays. Voici les principales conclusions du rapport : • En 2023, la contribution directe du secteur des télécoms au PIB s’est chiffrée à 80,8 G$ ( 5 % par rapport à la contribution de 76,7 G$ en 2022) et à 782 000 emplois soutenus dans une diversité de secteurs ( 8 % par rapport aux 724 000 emplois soutenus en 2022). • Une plus grande connectivité, notamment grâce à la 5G, pourrait accroître de 112 G$ la contribution au PIB d’ici 2035, en donnant aux citoyens et aux entreprises la possibilité de participer à l’économie numérique. • Le secteur canadien des télécoms a investi 11,4 G$ en capital en 2023 pour étendre et améliorer la connectivité des foyers et des entreprises du pays. • En moyenne, les fournisseurs canadiens ont réinvesti 17,9 % des revenus tirés de leurs services en 2023, ce qui les place devant leurs homologues américains (14,6 %), australiens (11,7 %) et européens (13,6 %). • Le coût des services de téléphonie cellulaire et des services d’accès à Internet a reculé de 26,2 % et de 15,5 %, respectivement, de mars 2023 à mars 2024. • Le volume moyen de données téléchargées par abonné mobile par mois a augmenté de 25 % de 2022 à 2023, et la moyenne des données utilisées par abonné des services en large bande a doublé depuis 2019. • Les efforts pour améliorer et étendre les réseaux de télécommunications évolués au pays sont essentiels pour stimuler l’économie numérique et accroître la productivité du pays. Pour lire le rapport : https://lnkd.in/gwtzQBuy