Adedokun Waliyu 
Communications Inc. would build out the subway wireless network with its rival carriers under a consortium model when it purchased the Canadian operations of BAI Communications in April.
While Bell Canada and Telus Corp. have both fiercely advocated for a joint build of the upcoming 5G network though a consortium model similar to that of Montreal’s Metro system, rejecting a pay-for-access approach, Rogers has not publicly committed to either model.
A TTC briefing note shows the transit agency expected the company to invite other carriers “to join them in a consortium model, similar to how other network transit systems in Canada are deployed.”
The note was sent to the City of Toronto’s TTC board of commissioners on April 10 in advance of Rogers’ announcement later that day about acquiring BAI’s Canadian arm.
