Rogers has extended its satellite service trial by just over a month.
According to text messages sent to Rogers Satellite beta users, the trial will now end on December 8, 2025, rather than October 31 as originally planned. MobileSyrup confirmed that both Rogers customers and other carrier customers who signed up for a free trial will receive the extension.
It's great to see the free beta extended, giving users more access to the feature, but it made us question why the trial was extended. When asked MobileSyrupRogers' representative said:
“Since launch, we have received significant customer interest and have extended the Rogers Satellite beta trial, so Canadians across all carriers have even more time to sign up and existing beta trial members have the opportunity to use the service for free.”
What's more, anyone using the trial may want to set cancellation reminders on or before December 8th. Rogers' website notes that trial members who are not on the Rogers Ultimate plan will automatically be charged for the Rogers Satellite service after the beta ends. Rogers Satellite will cost $15 per month, but beta users will receive a $5 discount for the first 12 months.
It's also worth noting that Canadians do not have to use Rogers Satellite to receive satellite service. Apple offers free satellite capabilities for iPhone usersand Google launched its own Satellite SOS service for Pixel phones in Canada earlier this year.
Rogers first launched a beta version of its satellite service in July 2025. Backed by Elon Musk's SpaceX-owned Starlink, Rogers Satellite offers text messaging and 911 texting services across 5.4 million square kilometers nationwide, and since its launch the company extended coverage for operation in Canadian waters. Rogers plans to expand the service to include full voice, data and other services.
Rogers Satellite is currently compatible with iPhone 13 and later, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, and select 2024 and 2025 Motorola Razr and Edge devices. The company also said that Galaxy S10 and later models and all Google Pixel models should also work but are not “optimized for satellite communications.”
Read our Full details of the Rogers Satellite beta to find out more, or check out our guide to how to register if you want to check it out for yourself.
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