Rogers Communications

Rogers Communications

We are a diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are engaged in wireless voice and data communications services through Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider and the operator of the country's only national Global System for Mobile Communications ("GSM") based network. Through Cable we are one of Canada's largest providers of cable television services as well as high-speed Internet access and telephony services. Through Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, and sports entertainment. We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).

Website:
http://www.rogers.com
Categories:
Wireless
Address:
7th Floor - 333 Bloor St E
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Blog Posts About Rogers Communications

13 Samsung Smartphones offered by the Big Three Carriers
What kind of smartphone - or "superphone" you have as Bell is calling some of these feature-laden mobile devices these days - is a hot topic of discussion at a social event. The person struggling... [more]
New Rogers service merges wireless and web under One Number
Yesterday Rogers Communications announced the launch of Rogers One Number a service that allows Canadians to extend their Rogers wireless number to their computer. Rogers One Number lets you... [more]
Canada’s Internet Among the Best in the World?
A recent study, conducted by Montreal's Lemay Yates Associates Ltd. on behalf of Rogers Communications Ltd., reveals Canada’s Internet to be amongst the best in the world. The report carried... [more]
Rogers and Bell vying for a bite of Apple’s iTV
According to the Globe and Mail, Rogers and Bell are in talks with Apple to become Canadian launch partners for its much-hyped Apple iTV. While the iTV product remains cloaked in secrecy sources... [more]
MIRACLE: Rogers Will Actually Stop Throttling Your Internet
Toronto-based telecom giant Rogers has responded to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission. In reaction to pressure from the CRTC's Compliance and Enforcement division,... [more]
Samsung Galaxy Note Arrives at Rogers, Telus, and Bell on February 14 for $249
Rogers, Telus, and Bell have all separately announced that they will be selling Samsung's Galaxy Note device next month. Best Buy has made the date official for all three via a pre-order landing... [more]
Rogers Expands LTE Network in Montreal Area, Intends to Reach 20 Million Canadians This Year
Today, Rogers announced that its Long Term Evolution wireless network is now available in more cities surrounding Montréal, including Laval, Terrebonne, and Vaudreuil. Rogers says it... [more]
Rogers and Wavefront Join Forces to Launch Wireless Innovation Centre and Mentorship Program
Rogers Communications and Wavefront, a Vancouver-based hub for wireless commercialization and research, announced today the launch of the Rogers Wireless Innovation Centre. The Centre will help... [more]
Rogers Acquires Saskatchewan Communications Network, Plans to Launch New Channel
Rogers acquired broadcaster Saskatchewan Communications Network for an undisclosed amount today. The telco plans to use SCN's television station to launch a new Citytv channel in... [more]
Mobilicity Will Struggle to Grow Without New Spectrum
As the government gets ever close to revealing its official rules for the next wireless spectrum auction, Mobilicity has come forth to once again emphasize the importance of reserving some spectrum... [more]
Following Acquisition of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, Rogers Launches Sportsnews
Rogers Communications has launched "another industry first." Sportsnews, a barker channel that's free Rogers digital cable customers, will "promote sports services and content available on Rogers... [more]
Canada's Big Three Telcos Trying to Trick Government into Ruining the Wireless Industry, Report Says
Ottawa is very close to releasing very salient information on whether or not there will be wireless spectrum reserved for startup discount wireless carriers in the next government auction.... [more]
Controversial Service Launches in Canada, Lets You See Blocked Numbers
TelTech Systems has been operating TrapCall in America for three years. Now the controversial service is available in Canada for Rogers, Fido, Telus, and Bell customers. TrapCall is a mobile app... [more]
The CEOs of Rogers, Telus, and Bell Earned a Combined $23 Million in 2011
Ever wonder where the money you spend on your outrageously high smartphone bill goes? Right into the pockets of three lucky men. A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives... [more]
Here are 7 Tech Predictions Made by Consumers for 2012 and Beyond [INFOGRAPHIC]
With the year quickly coming to an end, Rogers released the results of a new Vision Critical survey to see what consumers expect from technology in 2012, publishing the results in its Rogers... [more]
And the WINNER of a Samsung Galaxy S Infuse 4G is…
One of the prizes in our 12 Days of Xmas giveaway is a Samsung Galaxy S Infuse 4G The winner of this Android smartphone is… Trisha Yarascavitch! Congratulations. Look out for an email from... [more]
And the WINNER of a Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE from Rogers is…
One of the prizes in our 12 Days of Xmas giveaway is a Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE from Rogers. The winner of this Android smartphone is… Kelly Man! Congratulations. Look out for an email from... [more]
Rogers Unveils Beta Of Free “One Number” Service
Rogers have unveiled a new free service they call “Rogers One Number”.  While currently in beta, the service allows control over your Rogers mobile number, using your computer.... [more]
Rogers Expands LTE Network in Vancouver and Toronto
Today, Rogers announced that its Long Term Evolution wireless network service is now available in more cities in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding Vancouver. Rogers first launched an LTE... [more]
Bell and Rogers to partner to buy Leafs and Raptors
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) is on the verge of being sold to Bell Media and Rogers Communications. Major news outlets are reporting this evening that the Ontario Teachers’... [more]
Win a Samsung Galaxy S II LTE from Techvibes courtesy of Rogers
This should put you in the holiday spirit: The 12 Days of Xmas with Techvibes has officially launched! Our holiday giveaway is more epic than ever, and it's also easier to enter. A single click on... [more]
Telus and Rogers Also Confirm They Don't Use Carrier IQ
Slowly but (somewhat) surely, Canadian consumers are being put at ease over the insane Carrier IQ madness. Two of Canada's biggest wireless operators, Telus and Rogers, have both confirmed that... [more]
Rogers Launches RDeals, a Daily Deals Site That… Well, You Know the Pitch
Rogers Digital Media announced today the launch of RDeals, a new daily deals site "that brings local and national finds to Canadians for up to 90% off the original price." Beginning today,... [more]
Motorola Razr now for sale at Rogers
Today, Motorola's new Android-powered Razr is available at Rogers. The Razr is available for $150 with a 3-year contract. The smartphone runs Android 2.3, is 7mm thin, and features a 4.3-inch... [more]
Telco Profits Are Skyrocketing Because of Mobile Data. Do They Charge Us Too Much?
Telus experienced a profit growth last quarter of 30% thanks to wireless data revenue increasing 53%. This comes on the heels of Bell's profit jumping a remarkable 41% and Rogers' shooting up... [more]
Telecom complaints rise for 4th straight year; more involve wireless than ever before
Canada's Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services has reported an increase in telecom consumer complaints for the fourth straight year.  "Our Annual Report, 'Restoring... [more]
The rise of network-based user profile mobile marketing by Rogers Catalyst
Well, mobile marketing solutions that go above and beyond the app itself continue to gain prominence. Today at the Mobile Marketing Association's Roadshow stop in Toronto, Rogers announced that... [more]
The CRTC Prepares to Lay Down the Law on the World's Worst Internet Throttler
Canadians—gamers in particular—have been furious with Rogers over its Internet throttling practices, which were recently exposed as being the worst in the entire world. Today, progress... [more]
Rogers Q3: Data revenue grows by 28% but average revenue per user drops by $2.59
Rogers, recently crowned the worst internet throttler in the entire world, has released its Q3 report. In the third quarter, Rogers gained 166,000 new subscribers, and activated and upgraded... [more]
Rogers is Officially the World's Worst Internet Throttler
The notion of telcos throttling internet speeds of users has come to the forefront in Canada recently as the CRTC and organizations like OpenMedia battle for internet openness and fairness to... [more]
Rogers Acquiring Banking License, Also Invests $5 million in Zoove
The long-term plans of Rogers Communications seem to be a bit of a mystery lately. Facing more and more competition in the mobility sector from companies such as Mobilicity, Public Mobile, and... [more]
Here I Am disrupts the Canadian telecommunications industry's ridiculous roaming charges with app
I recently attended The Canadian Wireless Trade Show and during the Bower Labs Mobile App Competition, Here I Am's President Dan Nelson went on stage and said that if you download his app you can... [more]
The Rogers LTE network is now live in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto
Rogers has now gone live with its long term evolution wireless network. The telco first launched its LTE network in Ottawa in July. Today, it adds three more major Canadian cities, covering a... [more]
Four tech companies make list of Canada's 15 most valuable brands
Brand Finance recently released new analysis of the world's top brands, including Canada's. Of Canada's 15 most valuable brands,  4 of them are technology companies. No surprises here, and... [more]
Wireless carrier Rogers files to become a bank
In a relatively out-of-the-blue move, mobile carrier Rogers has filed to become a bank. Rogers Communications Inc. intends to apply to the Minister of Finance for the issue of letters patent... [more]
Rogers expands Long Term Evolution network to Toronto
Rogers Communications  announced today the next phase of its commercial launch of Canada’s first Long Term Evolution network. It will launch in Toronto on September 28. Rogers first... [more]
The brand new BlackBerrys are already on sale
Bad omen? Rogers has already dropped the prices of RIM's brand-new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BlackBerry Torch 9810 by $100, as well as the PlayBook tablet. This sale-after-launch tactic was last... [more]
Control your house with one device via Rogers Smart Home Monitoring
Rogers has launched a home-monitoring service that lets users remotely manage their home security system, thermostats, lights, webcams, and small appliances from a single device. Dubbed Smart Home... [more]
Rogers' 'Beyond 4G' more like 3.9G?
Rogers is being criticized for the marketing around its high speed internet service that they call "Beyond 4G." According to some critics, the service is more like 3.9G. John Lawford, a lawyer... [more]
Rogers launches new roaming solutions to manage data while travelling outside Canada
Canada's strong loonie has triggered a 25% surge in Canadians travelling to the U.S. This in turn has sparked Rogers Communications to devise new roaming solutions to "predictably manage" data... [more]
Canada's wireless startups snag a quarter of all new subscribers but still have a long way to go: Report
Startup wireless carriers like Wind and Mobilicity and capturing one in four new subscribers, according to a report by the CRTC, but they still have a long way to go. Public Mobile, Videtron,... [more]
Rogers creates its own daily deal service, Mobile Offers, in Toronto
Just what the world needs: another daily deal service! Rogers Mobile Offers, exclusive to Rogers wireless customers, delivers daily Groupon-esque offers to mobile phones via text messages. Some... [more]
Rogers axes white BlackBerry Torch, celebrates Ottawa LTE launch with flash mob that people hate
The white BlackBerry Torch wasn't around for long, and now Rogers has discontinued the model. The black model is still available, of course, although with a new Torch running OS 7 on the way, you... [more]
Rogers has been throttling World of Warcraft gameplay
The most frustrating ordeal for online gamers to put up with isn't the lude comments from other players, or "pk"-ing--it's lag. Yet, for many gamers across the country, this 3-letter word might be... [more]
Telus vs Shaw vs Rogers vs Bell: The Techvibes Guide to Choosing Your Home Internet Provider [Infographic]
Telus versus Shaw versus Rogers versus Bell: Who Should You Choose for Home Internet? Choice is a good thing. But when choices are very similar, making a decision can be difficult. You might argue... [more]
From M2M to The Internet of Things: Viewpoints From Europe
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamed was featured in The National Post and believes in a future of machine-to-machine technology as a massive revenue generator over... [more]
Rogers launches Canada's first LTE network in Ottawa; more cities and compatible smartphones coming
Rogers today launched Canada’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) network and Ottawans are the first in Canada to experience this latest global wireless technology. This fall, the company will... [more]
Rogers expands its 4G network with $80-million enhancement of coverage in the Maritimes
Rogers Communications is investing $80 million to enhance its wireless voice and data network in the Maritimes. This investment will boost wireless service in the region by providing... [more]
Bell vs. Rogers: which should you choose for home Internet?
Welcome to the battle of the Internet Service Providers! In the blue corner we have Bell Canada. Weighing in at 50,000 employees and based in Montreal. In the red corner we have Rogers. Weighing in... [more]
United Kingdom wisely bans three-year telecom contracts. Will Canada follow suit?
As the U.S. has already done, the U.K. has banned telecom companies from issuing three-year contracts to clients, capping the length at 24 months. The move, made by U.K.'s independent... [more]
Research in Motion is feeling the love from Canadians - and so are Rogers, Telus, and Bell
Major magazine Canadian Business recently published its annual list of Companies We Love, the 50 Canadian brands that Canadians feel positively toward. In spite of increased competition from Apple... [more]
Mobility versus the Big Three: Who has better network quality in Calgary?
In Calgary, wireless startup Mobilicity recently launched the Network Challenge, which pitted Mobilicity's network quality against the Big Three—Rogers, Telus, and Bell—in what was... [more]
Which Canadian wireless carrier is best? JD Power knows. Hint: It's none of the Big Three
JD Power and Associated unveiled its 2011 Canadian Wireless Customer Satisfaction report today.  In it are some obvious facts: first, average monthly wireless charges increased from 2009.... [more]
Rogers will have a 4G network effective tomorrow - but it looks an awful lot like their 3G network
Effective tomorrow, Rogers will officially have a "4G" network. Except, according to a Rogers document, "the Rogers network is not changing. Only the terminology is changing." It won't be until... [more]
Rogers reduces its GRR fee, shaving up to 10 cents off your monthly bill - wowie!
Everybody's favourite unnecessary charge, the Government Regulatory Recovery Fee imposed by Rogers on its smartphone customers, has been reduced. By up to a whopping 10 cents per month. On data... [more]
Rogers first to roll out 4G in Canada
Two months ago it was predicted that 4G wireless service would be hitting Canada by 2013 at the absolute earliest. It seems this prediction was a tad off as Rogers has announced that they will be... [more]
Big Three still responsible for 95% of Canadian wireless subscribers
Digital Home reported yesterday that the number of wireless telephone subscribers in Canada increased by 7.4% during 2010.  According to the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association... [more]
The Androids have taken over Rogers
The droids have landed! A la iRobot, Google's little green Androids have taken over Rogers. An intro video shows the Droids pell off components of the original Rogers website. In its place, they... [more]
Report suggests wireless entrants to claim 16% marketshare by 2016, but neglects one thing
The Convergence Consulting Group has released a new study. Titled “The Battle for the North American (Canada/US) Couch Potato: Bundling, TV, Internet, Telephone, Wireless,” the study... [more]
Mobilicity takes direct shot at Big Three with April Fools introduction of Data Access Fee
Nothing better than a tiny company willing to poke holes into the feet of the giants trying to stomp on them. In this instance, wireless startup Mobilicty issued an April Fools press release... [more]
Public Mobile expects other startups to fail and wants to acquire them. Good luck
Public Mobile CEO Alek Krstajic has come out and said - without naming names, of course - that it expects one or two of the wireless startups to run out of money by the end of the year. And that... [more]
Rogers expands high-speed wireless network to cover 97% of Manitoba
Rogers has expanded its high-speed wireless network in Manitoba, now covering 97 percent of the province's 1.3 million people. "Welcome to the world of choice, speed and innovation, Manitoba,"... [more]
Syncapse hires away industry veteran Claude Galipeau from Rogers
Today Toronto-based Syncapse announced that Claude Galipeau is joining the company as Chief Service Officer, effective April 1st. Galipeau was most recently Senior Vice President and General... [more]
Why is everyone offering free smartphones?
Rogers, Bell, Telus, and now even SaskTel are offering smartphones for $0. Conditions vary, but the standard is a two or three year contract and a minimum monthly rate plan of about $50. ... [more]
CRTC brings hammer down on Rogers, who pays $300K in fines for phone spam
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today announced that it has reached a settlement with Rogers Communications over its use of "automated calling devices" - aka... [more]
Wind Mobile agrees: consolidation in Canada's telecom industry is necessary
Let's talk subscribers. Telus: 7 million. Bell: 7.3 million. Rogers: 9 million, Wind, Public Mobile, and Mobilicty combined? Less than half a million, or under two percent the amount the Big... [more]
Jeff Gadway previews RIM's upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook [Video]
Miranda McDonald of Rogers spoke with BlackBerry expert Jeff Gadway about Research in Motion's PlayBook, which is set to launch across North America on April 19. Jeff opens up by talking about the... [more]
Will America's AT&T and T-Mobile merger trigger aftershocks in the Canadian telecom industry?
When AT&T announced on the weekend it would buy T-Mobile in full for $39 billion, few saw this coming. But while both companies serve the U.S., this unexpected earthquake in America's telecom... [more]
Rogers launches wi-fi smartphone services for business, but is it worth the cost?
Rogers Communications is launching Canada's first wi-fi voice service for smartphones designed to help businesses by letting employees place calls over wi-fi networks registered on their... [more]
Bell, Rogers, and Telus all waive their 'activation fee' (for a little while, anyway)
First it was Bell. Then Telus. Finally Rogers. Within just a couple of days of each other, all three major Canadian telcos have axed their $35 "activation fees"—Bell until March 16, and the... [more]
Rogers Crash Course in Mobile Security for Business Webinar Series
Most Canadians are worried about technological security, a recent Bitdefender survey finding that 99% of Canadians expect to experience “fraud, identity theft or something bad to happen to... [more]
Podcamp Toronto 2011 - Corporate blogging tips from Rogers, ING Direct, KOBO and RIM #pcto2011
Next on the docket was a presentation by Rogers about corporate blogging. It featured people from Rogers, RIM, ING Direct and Kobo. According to the moderator corporate blogs were huge 4 years... [more]
Rogers once again disobeys rules, unfairly throttles internet speeds for third time in three months
Tsk, tsk, tsk. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has written to Rogers Communications. The address raises the issue of customer complaints that the major... [more]
Rogers Cable launches valuable new programming: a continuous loop of Swiss Chalet chickens cooking
Restaurant chain Swiss Chalet has a wild new concept in advertising — through Rogers Cable, they’ve got their own TV channel. Yeah. You heard right. The channel shows a continuous... [more]
Rogers Media creates Chief Digital Officer role
Today Rogers Media Inc. announced the appointment of Jason Tafler to the newly created position, Chief Digital Officer. Rogers Media is a division of Rogers Communications and operates Rogers... [more]
Giga-gouging: Bell and Shaw want to charge you more for your Internet
Canada's major internet service providers want to charge you more for your internet usage. Despite Stephen Harper's government coming down on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications... [more]
Ontario politician on Canadian telcos: 'Consumers are tired of being gouged by these companies'
Earlier this week we observed that Telus will now let eligible customers "unlock" their phones for a ludicrously overpriced fee of $50 (Rogers and Fido recently did the same). Ontario... [more]
Turning 40 is a Good Thing: Rogers powers exhibit celebrating 40 years of Vancouver Canucks, offers free app
The Vancouver Canucks, who are (and convincingly so) the number one team in the National Hockey League, have a lot to celebrate these days. Their dominance in their home rink, Rogers Arena, has... [more]
The Next Chapter: CRTC announces how it will review its usage-based billing decision
(To check out the whole CRTC saga, click here.) The CRTC has detailed precisely how it will review its decision on allowing UBB for ISPs. This follows a dramatic finish to a public... [more]
'Stop the Meter' petition explodes past 200k signatures, Canadian governments each take a stance
228,614. That is the rapidly growing number of people are who adamantly opposed the CRTC's decision to implement usage-based billing this March. The number reflects the signatures of a petition... [more]
Consumer backlash surges; Vancouver's OpenMedia says 'broadband is about to cost much more for Canadians'
Few were happy when the CRTC announced a decision that may spell disaster for smaller internet providers and further oligopolist powers for the major providers—"This has to be the most... [more]
CBC is looking for 'Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill' again, but includes one strange and major flaw
In March of last year, CBC ran an interesting piece titled "Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill," which through over 1,000 submissions saw outrageous bill amounts as high as an eye-popping $6,000.... [more]
The real reason that Canada's new wireless mobile carriers are underperforming – it's not the Big Three
When the federal government hosted an auction to sell for a slice of the "advanced wireless spectrum," or AWS, Canadians were thrilled with the notion that multiple new companies were break into... [more]
Fido cuts Canadians slack, slashing monthly plan costs by $5 - but only in some cities
Fido, a Rogers subsidiary, slashed monthly plan costs in Montreal by $10, lowering their 2,000-minute plan to $30 and their 4,000 minute plan to $50, back in October. Now, they've cut costs in... [more]
Samsung Galaxy S Captivate has impressive features, but surprising deficiencies
Even the most ardent, anti-Steve Jobs Apple hater can’t look at an iPhone 4 and say it’s a bad product. It’s just not possible to look at the newest iPhone objectively and say,... [more]
The new year can't come soon enough for cell phone users
Here’s hoping that all of our Techvibes readers still have their Y2K bomb shelters, even if they’ve been converted into military wine cellars, because it looks like the end of the world... [more]
Canadian wireless startups gaining ground; capturing one-third of all new subscribers
Recent figures and analyst calculations have revealed that Canadian wireless startups Wind Mobile, Public Mobile, and Moblicity are wrangling one-third of all new cellphone subscribers. This... [more]
Rogers to offer on-demand TV service on tablets starting in 2011
Rogers will be joining Bell early next year when it allows customers to watch television content on tablets, including the iPad, Samsung Galaxy and the upcoming Playbook. As The Globe and Mail... [more]
Is Rogers going to buy the Toronto Maple Leafs?
If you’re sick of hearing about the Toronto Blue Jays all the damn time on Rogers’ Sportsnet channels, hold tight, ‘cause it’s only going to get worse — Rogers might... [more]
Mobilicity's Magenta Militia foiled by Rogers calling police
Mobilicity continues to roll out service across Canada, but they’re also rolling out a bizarre, slightly creepy dance troupe called the Magenta Militia to sing the praises of contract-free... [more]
Rogers responds to Competition Bureau findings, vows to fight them in court
In a press release issued this afternoon, Rogers claimed they would dispute the Competition Bureau’s finding of misleading advertising in court. The Bureau said that Rogers made misleading... [more]
Competition Bureau seeking $10 million fine against Rogers for false claims about competitors' network performance
The Competition Bureauis seeking a $10 million fine against Rogers for fraudulent advertising, after their ad campaigns depicted new wireless companies as having poor service. From The Globe and... [more]
Rogers Communications to explore the transormational nature of tablets at conference
On December 3rd, Rogers Communications is hosting an event focusing on the transformational nature of the newest mobile devices: tablets. The half-day conference named TabLife TO will explore how... [more]
Rogers opening up its APIs to encourage innovation
When consumers think of Rogers they think of... open API's?  Not likely, until now.  For the first time, Rogers has opened up several of its APIs to developers with the brand new Rogers... [more]
Windows Phone 7 phones released in Canada today
Handsets powered by the new Windows Phone 7 software went on sale across Canada today as Microsoft tries to win market share in the mobile phone space. In Canada, the Big Three big launched a... [more]
Rogers to add home security to its services, offering it in bundles with TV and internet
The same company who locks you in three-year phone contracts also wants to lock up your house. Rogers Communications is looking to break into the home security services market as soon as next... [more]
Is Rogers insulting consumers by extending its Hardware Upgrade Program minimum to 30 months?
UPDATE: Chris Clarke of Rogers addressed this issue in the comments below, saying that the changes "have been repealed, and we have reverted back to our previous HUP policy." A couple of... [more]
Rogers Technology Showcase hits Vancouver tomorrow
The Rogers Technology Showcase is in Vancouver tomorrow at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel from 8:30am - 11:30am. This exclusive event promises to showcase the newest technology trends and give... [more]
From Google and Apple to Rogers and Bell... Which streaming video service is right for you?
2010 has seen online video streaming become considerably more mainstream in Canada than most expected a year or two past. With Netflix freshly launched here, in addition to Bell's new service, plus... [more]
Windows 7 phones coming to Canada
Today, Microsoft finally revealed their new Windows Phone 7 handset.  We have a beautiful lineup in this first wave of Windows Phone 7 handsets.  Microsoft and its partners are... [more]
Blackberry Curve 8520, the casual RIM smartphone
Recently I experimented with the Blackberry 8520 (thanks to Rogers Wireless). It's no Torch, but not everybody wants to pay $600 ($200 even with a 3-year term) for a smartphone, especially when... [more]
Rogers acquires South Ontario fibre optic provider
Communications giant Rogers made a deal to buy the fibre optic network of Atria Networks LP for $425 million. Atria is the fibre optic provider for over 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses from... [more]
Rogers Communications publicly addresses Wind Mobile's complaint with Competition Bureau
On Thursday, I wrote an article outlining a complaint startup Wind Mobile has filed with the Competition Bureau that targets Rogers' new subsidiary, Chatr Wireless, over uninformed advertising.... [more]
Music WithMe to be available on BlackBerry Torch
As the BlackBerry Torch arrives in Canada (finally) music fans will have reason to sing it loud and proud.  Music WithMe will be available on the BlackBerry Torch, expanding on the Wi-Fi... [more]
Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy Tab coming to Canada on Rogers network
Earlier this month we broker the story that Samsung's tablet device, Galaxy Tab, would be coming to Canadian shores this month.  Yesterday, Samsung issued a press release announcing the... [more]
RogersBuzz team answered my call!
In mid-August, I challenged wireless carriers to replace my antiquated flip phone with a capable smartphone. If any were to respond, I had suspected Wind Mobile. They have a stronger B.C. presence... [more]
Fido launches Community site
With the success that Rogers has had with their Rogers Community Forum, Rogers Communications has just launched the brand new Fido Technical Community for their discount Fido brand. Fido Technical... [more]
Public Mobile credits Rogers for boosting its business
When Rogers introduced its discount brand Chatr in late July, many thought it would only be a matter of time before the new wireless players would be chased out of the oligopolistic wireless... [more]
The Future of Video Entertainment
Last week we featured an article about the Future of Media event that took place in Toronto.  The article was less than glowing. Well, earlier today, Rogers Communications released a video on... [more]
Rogers responds: other new entrants and competitors are welcoming the competition
Mobilicity announced yesterday that it has filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau and various other government agencies against Rogers and its flanker brand Chatr, saying that the rivals... [more]
Mobilicity: Chatr is uncompetitive
Following through on its word, wireless start-up Mobilicity has filed a complaint with Canada's Competition Bureau and various other government agencies against Rogers Communications and its... [more]
Rogers Digital Media partners with Warner Music Canada in exclusive deal
Rogers Digital Media is partnering with Warner Music Canada in a deal that will see Rogers selling ads around Warner's music video content across multiple digital platforms. "Along with our other... [more]
Wind Mobile investor calls Rogers, Telus, and Bell 'a joke,' says Canadian wireless provider climate is awful
Naguib Sawiris is a billionaire scion of possibly the most prominent business family in all of Egypt, and a serious contender globally, especially in telecom. And he's adding to his family's legacy... [more]
CRTC tells Canada's largest telecommunication providers to share fibre-optic networks
The CRTC ruled yesterday that Canada's largest telecommunication providers must open up their fibre-optic networks to wholesale retailers and provide them with the same service options that they... [more]
Survey suggests the end of flat-rate fees for telecom services, but bias is in the air
The Globe and Mail published an article on Monday, revealing the results of a recent survey. The survey polled nearly 400 international mobile executives and—wait, what's that? Yes, I said... [more]
A challenge to all smartphone retailers and wireless plan carriers: Will any of you actually read this?
Hello. My name is Knowlton Thomas and there is a flip phone latched onto my belt. If you've read the Techvibes blog within the past four months, chances are you've read some of my stuff. I have... [more]
Rogers Media announces new President
It was announced today that Keith Pelley will take the helm as President of Rogers Media. Mr. Pelley is well known for his role as President of Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, a... [more]
Chatr Wireless directly attacks mobile startups in commercial, erases doubts over competitive intentions
Rogers' controversial new subsidiary, Chatr Wireless, is stirring the pot with its first wave of television commercials. The new brand has received heat from Canadian telecom startups - in... [more]
Lots of telecom complaints in Canada, but who you gonna call?
It always seems to take longer for new wireless products to show up in Canada. Rogers is lowering bandwidth caps. And Bell is throttling wholesale purchasers of their bandwidth. There's plenty to... [more]
Surprise, surprise: Complaints arise over complexity, cost of Canada's telecom giants Rogers, Bell, and Telus
(As if we didn't know already.) Canada's Big Three, the telecom oligopoly consisting of Rogers, Bell, and Telus, have been accused in a report of having cellphone contracts that are too long, too... [more]
Telus refuses to lower prices despite challenging competition on the horizon
Rogers has created Chatr, and Bell has stated its Solo Mobile subsidary will be shifting down market. Chatr and Solo will be locking their crosshairs onto targets Wind Mobile, and Moblicity,... [more]
Free Wi-Fi now available at Canada's busiest airport
Yesterday the Greater Toronto Airport Authority announced that free Wi-Fi service was finally coming to Toronto's Pearson International Airport.   Pamela Griffith-Jones is the Chief Marketing... [more]
iPhone 4 Canada Update: Not a Rogers customer? Camp out somewhere else.
About an hour ago Rogers announced on their website that they are "making a commitment to allocate the majority of inventory we receive from Apple to existing customers wanting to upgrade to the... [more]
Why wireless and digital media competition is dying in Canada
Netflix enters Canada and Rogers responds by lowering data levels.  WIND Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile enter the Canadian wireless marketplace and Rogers announces Chatr Wireless. One... [more]
OpenMedia.ca calls for government action against Rogers' lower bandwidth caps
A week ago Netflix, the California-based video rental company announced that they'd be launching their streaming Internet service in Canada this fall. Within days of the announcement, Rogers... [more]
News in Short: The top five wireless trends, study shows less than 1% of torrents are legal
Globe on Technology offers "low-down" on future of Canada's telecom industry The Globe and Mail's Globe on Technology, run by expert tech bloggers, suggests their top five trends for Canada's... [more]
Netflix entry into Canada triggers Rogers to trim its services, but not its prices
Good companies will always offer you "more for less." But in the case of Rogers Communications, they're charging you more for less. Canada's country's second-biggest Internet provider is lowering... [more]
Canada's wireless leaders form excessively lucrative oligopoly, reap world-high profits
It's only been just recently that Canada has seen new wireless startups enter the market in a bid to stir the pot of healthy competition. And our country be damned if we don't need it—the... [more]
iPhone 4 coming to Canada on July 30th
Not much of a surprise here, but Apple has now finally revised its previous "by the end of July" iPhone 4 launch timeframe for some of the remaining international countries. That list includes... [more]
News in Short: Author launches iPad-only novel, chatr inventory now at retailers
Exclusive iPad novel Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami ii releasing his latest novel, A Singing Whale, exclusively on Apple's iPad, and including several multimedia goodies. The novel will... [more]
iPad in Canada: Which data plan is best? Rogers vs Telus vs Bell
If you haven't already bought an iPad, you're probably thinking about it. But which data plan best suits your needs? TELUS, Rogers, and Bell all offer data plans for the Apple iPad, ranging from... [more]
Forthcoming Chatr Wireless causing controversy: Moblicity threatens Rogers with legal action
The federal government's wireless spectrum auction in 2008 allowed for startups to develop their own wireless service companies. It was designed to diversify the competition, which was essentially... [more]
Rogers nabs naming rights in TELUS' backyard
The Vancouver Canucks announced today that Rogers Communications has purchased the naming rights to the home of the NHL franchise and the rink formerly known as GM Place will now be Rogers Arena.... [more]
Chatter is abound over Rogers' new Chatr Wireless
It's yet another business name missing out on the reader-pronunciation advantages of actually including vowels. But it's not missing out on any media attention. Chatr, which reads like "chatter"... [more]
Shaw and Vidéotron the latest Canadians to offer online TV
I know you just spent several thousand dollars on that big screen plasma - but you don't really need it anymore. In the latest tidal wave of television pouring into the... [more]
Is Rogers internet service truly the fastest and most reliable?
Bell Canada is taking Rogers Communications to court over the latter's claims that is has the fastest and most reliable internet service in Ontario (Rogers has already been banned from claiming... [more]
Using your phone to pay your groceries... a revolution or pure stupidity?
Pilot project in flight Last June, a pilot project partnered between the Royal Bank of Canada, Rogers Communications, and Visa went into action. The project delved into the viability of having... [more]
Rogers to make txting EZ with Extreme Text Messaging
Rogers Communications introduced Extreme Text Messaging today - a suite of new texting features designed to replicate some of email's best communicative advantages. Responding to demands from text... [more]
Lose your smartphone? Don't worry if you're with Rogers
Yesterday Rogers announced a new program called Handset Protection Guarantee.  It allows customers with an eligible lost, stolen or broken device to receive a zero cost (it seems they never... [more]
Bell, Rogers, and Telus pilot oneAPI in Canada
Wireless Industry Partnership Connector Inc. (WIP) is working with the GSMA on a global initiative called OneAPI. It's all about network APIs and making it easier for application developers to... [more]
Rogers announces iPad data plans and prices
A few days ago, Techvibes announced that the iPad would be coming to Canada via Rogers.  Today, we are super excited to announce that Rogers has made its pricing options public as well:... [more]
Canada gets iPad release date and prices
If you haven't already cross-boarder shopped yourself one of Apple's new iPads, you might be interested to know that the company has finally announced the first round of countries getting... [more]
Rogers hoping to boost Android sales with Social View package
In the hopes of kick-starting the sales of  their newer (and soon to be released) Android models, Rogers has introduced a new package to their data plan.  They are calling it Social... [more]
Rogers Media looking for new boss
Tony Viner is moving on.  According to Rogers-owned Marketing Mag, "...Rogers Communications Inc. announced today that Tony Viner is retiring from his post as chief executive officer of... [more]
Rogers upgrades download speed Canada wide
Rogers Communications has just announced that customers will now have wireless download speeds of up to 21 Mbps that is currently being used in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver.According... [more]
Techvibes speaks with Rob Manne of Rogers' RedBoard
Rob Manne (@RogersRob) is a senior manager with the Rogers social media team. When he's not on Twitter, Facebook and reading blogs, he's usually found with his headphones on, or with his wife and... [more]
Canada's wireless industry starts to look competitive
Disclaimer: I am currently employed by a Rogers Wireless dealer in a retail sales position. With Wind Mobile conducting hiring sessions in Vancouver this week in advance of their expansion into... [more]
Rogers launches another Android device, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson (SE) and Rogers Communications Inc. officially announced the sale of the much anticipated and long awaited Xperia X10 Android phone for Canadians on April 15th. Rogers currently holds... [more]
Rogers bringing iPad to Canadians
Earlier this morning, Rogers Communications announced that the iPad will be made available by the end of May.  Keith McArthur, the Senior Director of Social Media at Rogers blogged, "Rogers... [more]
Rogers iPhone users still free to tether
Unlike iPhone users south of the border, Canadian iPone users on the Rogers network have up to now been able to tether their laptops to their phones and surf the web using the iPhone as a defacto... [more]
Last straw for WIND Mobile?
Late last year Toronto-based Globalive launched it's WIND Mobile brand in Canada.  It was hoped that the emergence of new companies would force companies like Bell and Rogers to lower their... [more]
The Truth: What Canadians pay for wireless service with Rogers, Bell and Telus
Who really provides the best deal in Canada?  When it comes to wireless the debate, in public at least, has been going on for years.  Rogers recently called themselves the MOST reliable... [more]
Rogers introduces new Data Roaming Plan
The Techvibes community is going to love this.  At least those who use Rogers smart phones will.  Starting today, Rogers Communications clients will be able to take advantage of a new... [more]
Canadian Telecom Summit coming to Toronto this spring.
Are you interested in the future of telecom?  Then you may want to book your spring trip to Toronto. The Canadian Telecom Summit is Canada's pre-eminent gathering of the telecommunications... [more]
Globalive Wireless gets government support
  Industry Minister Tony Clement has announced today that his government will allow Globalive Wireless Management Corp. to offer cellphone service in Canada. "We have concluded through... [more]
Big Three Telcos thwart innovation AND cut jobs
According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy gained a surprising 79,000 jobs in November, with the unemployment rate easing 0.1 percentage points to 8.5%. The story hasn't been quite as... [more]
Rogers on Demand Online is a big pile of FAIL
Rogers, one of the rarified members of Canada's cable and wireless oligopoly, has rolled out Rogers on Demand Online, a rather tepid answer to Hulu, the American service that allows U.S internet... [more]
The Globalive Saga - Why Can't There Be A Fourth National Wireless Provider In Canada
Things are getting hot in the Canadian wireless industry with the continuing Globalive saga. Globalive, a Toronto-based company, has been eager to launch a national wireless service called Wind... [more]
Richard Branson urges Rogers to stop making up fees
Richard Branson, the maverick and founder of Virgin Mobile, threw down the gauntlet in response to Roger's announcement that they are replacing their system access fees with what is being called... [more]
nextMedia’s Canadian New Media Awards Nominations Reception
The nominations reception for the 9th annual Canadian New Media Awards were held last night in Toronto. All the possible nominees came out to see who was going to stay on the island for the final... [more]
Rogers buys stake in Michael Eisner's Vuguru
Rogers Communications has made a major push toward bolstering its online and mobile content by taking a minority interest in Michael Eisner's Vuguru - a digital media studio he founded in 2006. The... [more]
Rogers Ventures launches today as a new source of early-stage and seed investment for technology start-ups
Led by Melinda Rogers, Rogers Ventures is a new source of early stage seed level investment for technology start-ups. They find great talent with powerful ideas and invest in their business... [more]
Why there’s no Kindle for Canada
Ian Andrew Bell is a Techvibes Guest Contributor and this post was published on his blog earlier today. Canadians want their Kindle.  The device, which Forrester predicts Amazon will sell 1.8... [more]
iPhone coming to Telus and Bell before Christmas
October 6, 2009 Update: Telus and Bell make it official with Apple and the iPhone Bell Canada and Telus Corp. confirmed today that they COULD begin selling the Apple iPhone next month, breaking... [more]
Craig Wireless to offer WiMax in Vancouver
The battle over Vancouver's next generation wireless internet market is heating up. Just over a year after Rogers and Bell teamed up to establish a the first WiMax network in Vancouver, Craig... [more]
York University Gets Court Order Against Google, Bell and Rogers To Get Identities Of Folks It Doesn't Like
National Post reported recently that York University has won a court order against Google, Bell and Rogers to reveal the identities of the users behind a GMail account (Google's e-mail service)... [more]
Mobile phone calls most expensive in in Canada, Spain, and the US, says OECD report
Yesterday the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) released their 2009 OECD Communications Outlook and declared that Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden have the lowest... [more]
Big Three wireless providers unveil Zoompass
As promised earlier this year, Bell, Rogers and Telus have all come together to create ZoomPass, a system where users can make mobile payments visa their phone. An iPhone app has just been... [more]
MD400g - Sony Ericsson's New Mobile Internet USB Modem With Built-in GPS
An interesting little product caught my imagination today - it is the new mobile Internet stick by Rogers called the MD400g available on their 3.5G network and made by Sony Ericsson. What is... [more]
Public Mobile looks to Wal-Mart for distribution
Yesterday the Financial Post covered Public Mobile's plans to sell their phones with unlimited call plans through Wal-Mart Stores. According to CEO Alek Krstajic, the Toronto-based startup plans to... [more]
Canadian iPhone owners planning to upgrade get late discount
AppleInsider reported late last night that Rogers and its sister brand Fido have promised heavy discounts for existing iPhone 3G customers trading up to the faster model. In addition, Apple stores... [more]
Rogers Communications and the Canary Derby
Techvibes is a media sponsor of the Vancouver Canary Derby on June 27th.  This is the third installment in our series about local high-technology companies and their involvement in the... [more]
Bell, Rogers, and Telus unveil Zoompass
Canada's three big telcos have gotten together to create a new mobile payment service for person-to-person cash transactions. The new service labeled Zoompass will be operated by Toronto-based... [more]
iPhone 3G Available in Canada for $99 from June 19th
Big news day today from Apple, where they announced the new iPhone3G S and also reduced the price of the iPhone 3G 8GB to $99. From the press release: Apple® today introduced the new... [more]
Twitter Two-Way SMS returns to Rogers, Fido
In a bold move that show just how ahead of the curve they really are, Rogers and Fido have reached a deal with Twitter to bring back the ability to send and receive updates to the microblogging... [more]
Rogers Doubles Network Speed with 3.5G For Phones Other Than Yours
Bell and Telus are only starting to get their 3G deployments going, but today Rogers has announced that most of their network has been upgraded to 3.5G capability, also referred to by the... [more]
Rogers Communications mourns passing of Founder and CEO Ted Rogers
Ted Rogers, founder and chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc., has died. It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc. announces the death of our... [more]
US Data Roaming: New Low Price of $6,000 per GB, Or More?
Via mobile maven Roland Tanglao, Alec Saunders of Ottawa blogs about Rogers recently reduced roaming rates. I recall at one point the rate was something insane like 5¢ per KB. So what is this... [more]
Rogers enables phone-in-your-wallet convenience
RBC, Rogers Wireless and Visa are joining forces to push Canadian wireless purchasing to the next level. With an end goal of allowing customers to make secure point-of-sale purchases simply by... [more]
Blackberry Bold comes out swinging
The Blackberry Bold - Research in Motion's answer to the Apple iPhone 3G - hit the Canadian market today minus the cult-like crowds. Rogers Wireless is offering the Bold online today and in its... [more]
Talking A Lot With Rogers TalkSpot
Here's a newer, cheaper way to call your parents to ask for money for pizza and beer (and, um, textbooks, if you're so inclined). Rogers Talkspot, marketed at the university student set, allows you... [more]
PoolExpert Exits to Grow Rogers Sports Empire
Whereas many web startups dream of being acquired by Google or Microsoft, Toronto's PoolExpert has exited with a north-of-the-border acquisition by Rogers Communications for an undisclosed amount.... [more]
Rogers Hijacks Typos to Branded Search, Ads
Under the category of "what's Rogers done this week?" and via Blamcast, comes word that Rogers has been redirecting DNS errors to their own "error page". Whereas typing an invalid or misspelled... [more]

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