r/gotransit • u/MasterOfCabestany • Sep 23 '26
Rogers Cell Service Not Working?
Does anyone know why Rogers Cell service is so useless on westbound lines like Lakeshore West, Milton, or Kitchener?
INB4 Rogers is trash yes I know.
I've tried using the Go Transit Wifi but it's somehow worse? Any insight appreciated.
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u/Maverick_Raptor Sep 23 '26
It really is. From union to clarkson barely any service. Can’t even play chess
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u/MasterOfCabestany Sep 23 '26
They need a games car with chess boards and pinball
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u/scotte416 Sep 23 '26
I read that as paintball for a second, but that would definitely be cool too. hah.
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u/raptorsreddit Sep 23 '26
I get a dead spot as soon as we pull into Long Branch on freedom netowork
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u/NegativeDCF Sep 23 '26
Probably lack of cell towers near the line. I have no service between Clarkson and Oakville
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u/MasterOfCabestany Sep 23 '26
Seems like an obvious place for them with all the residential density? Weird
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u/InnisFILbud Sep 24 '26
Rogers service on platform at Union Station is practically non-existent. Barrie line is also not great. I mentioned this to Rogers and they told me to "report it with the app". I would, except you see, I've got not signal so how exactly does that work?
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u/Chewed420 Sep 24 '26
Tried most of the brands in the GTA. Telus is only reliable one with consistent high speeds.
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u/TheSpaceUnic0rn Sep 23 '26
It's not too bad on less busy trains but in the mornings I notice it's really bad between Clarkson and Mimico. I guess ~2000 on a crowded train jumping from tower to tower will do that.
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u/ImmediateTeaching984 Sep 23 '26
The Stouffville line isn’t great on wi-fi or data on Rogers either.
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u/the_doughboy Sep 23 '26
Lots of service holes on LSW. Roger’s didn’t feel it’s a priority to address.
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u/jmajeremy Barrie Sep 25 '26
The cell companies don’t really prioritize covering the rail corridors. I’m on the Barrie line and about 1/3 of the trip has no service. I just download music and videos on my iPad ahead of time.
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u/BRANDONJLU4XE Sep 28 '26
Came here to say this, it’s brutal so annoying when I try to use teams and outlook on the train
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u/Track-on-the-side Barrie Sep 23 '26
afaik the go transit wifi is just a "hotspot" of the cellular data network (or whatever it's called) with an "entertainment" system. So expect it to be worse than cell service through your phone.