As the Canadian wireless carriers begin to rebrand their existing 3G networks to “4G”, Rogers, being the last carrier to do a rebranding, has now changed the marketing of its “3G HSPA+” network to “4G HSPA+”.
According to an internal Rogers posting, the company states that “the Rogers network is not changing. Only the terminology is changing”. In other words, the network will not get faster, despite the use of a network classification that implies faster speeds.
Rogers-owned Fido recently matched Freedom Mobile’s newest $50/40GB Canada-US calling plan that includes talk, text and data in both countries, but only in Quebec. This $50/40GB plan as of today has expanded outside of Quebec for the first time, reaching the Ottawa region. That’s according to RFD, as users noted those with area codes 613,...
In a significant development for rural connectivity, Rogers and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited have joined forces to establish a reliable 5G wireless network along a 180 km stretch of Highway 652 in the Cochrane area. This collaborative effort aims to enhance wireless connectivity for residents, business travellers, and employees of Agnico Eagle, while prioritizing the...
Major telcos continue to offer wildfire relief for affected customers in Nova Scotia. Yesterday, Rogers and Fido said it would waive overages for customers in Nova Scotia. On late Monday, Telus and Koodo announced it would also give 50GB of extra data to postpaid wireless customers affected by the wildfires. Telus said it has committed...
