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Rogers Launches the First LTE Network in Moncton [MAP]
Rogers has announced the launch of the first LTE network in Moncton, New Brunswick, as noted noted on the Rogers Redboard: Rogers LTE network is now live in Moncton, making Rogers the first carrier to offer the fastest wireless network technology in New Brunswick. Rogers has invested $20M in its wireless network in New Brunswick...
Rogers, Bell and Telus Drop iPhone 4S Prices to $99 on 3 Year Terms
Most likely in anticipation of the upcoming 'iPhone 5', Rogers, Bell and Telus have simultaneously reduced the price of the 16GB iPhone 4S to $99 on a 3 year term (regularly priced at $159), available in either black or white. The Rogers website just lists both black and white entry model iPhone 4S units as...
Rogers ‘6GB Super Plan’ Comes Back to Life–For Today Only
Last month it was reported Rogers had introduced a new '6GB Super Plan' that consisted of the following: - 6 GB of Data, 3G/LTE ready - Unlimited MY10 Canada-Wide - Unlimited Messaging - Unlimited 6PM Evenings & Weekends - Unlimited Canada-Wide Calling from Your Computer with Rogers One Number - 200 Weekday Minutes - $60/month...
Rogers to Launch their LTE Rocket Hub on August 2nd
For those looking for mobile LTE internet for your wireless devices, Rogers announced they are set to launch their new LTE Rocket hub starting tomorrow, in which the company is calling a Canadian first. The hub will run on the 2,600 Mhz LTE spectrum, and will allow up to 15 Wi-Fi device connections simultaneously. Since...
Rogers 2012 Q2 Results: 629K New Smartphone Activations, Along with 30% More iPhones
Rogers has announced their 2012 Q2 earnings this morning. Their numbers beat some analyst expectations and generated $3.106 billion in revenue and $1.276 billion in operating profit, both slight increases compared to the year ago quarter. As for wireless activations, Rogers noted they activated and upgraded 629,000 smartphone subscribers, one of their highest numbers in...
Rogers Launches New ‘6GB Super Plan’ Until August 8th [Update]
A while back we confirmed Rogers had brought back the 6GB/$30 data plan, only available to those that called in and gave a SOC code to customer service agents. Just today, the company has launched the plan again as part of the new '6GB Super Plan', as noted on the Rogers website. The site link...
Rogers Confirms FaceTime over 3G Support for the iPhone and iPad
It was reported yesterday on MacRumors when users in the U.S. on AT&T tried to activate FaceTime over 3G on iOS 6 beta 3, they were prompted with a pop up alert to contact the carrier for more information. In other words, it translates to "we are not going to allow this feature at this time"....
Rogers Announces Full List of 28 Cities for LTE Network Expansion in 2012
The Rogers Redboard announced this morning the full list of cities and area set to be included in the developing expansion of their LTE network. A total of 28 cities will get LTE in 2012, on top of the existing 7 markets where the new high speed network is already in place. Just over a...
Rogers Eliminates GRRF for New Customers; New Fido Customers Now Billed by the Minute [Update]
Looks like Rogers and Fido have rolled out some new changes today. According to an internal doc received by MobileSyrup, the GRRF (also known as the Government Recovery Regulatory Fee) will be eliminated for new customers (existing customers will remain the same). The charge will now be bundled into monthly service fees instead, which some...
This Promo Code Allows Switching to Rogers LTE 6GB/$30 Data Plan
According to a thread over at RedFlagDeals, a unique promo code has been able to offer users the option of switching their 'normal' 3G data plans over to the 6GB/$30 LTE data plan without a 3 year commitment renewal. Rogers has continued to expand their LTE coverage across Canada, and with rumours of an LTE-capable...
$19 Billion Cellphone Lawsuit to Proceed
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled today that a lawsuit against Canada's cellphone companies regarding system access fees, will be allowed to proceed. The lawsuit that was first launched back in 2004 in Saskatchewan’s Court of Queen’s Bench, claims that Canadian wireless providers like BCE, Rogers, Telus, and Bell, misrepresented “system access fees,” averging...
Rogers Tells Its Employees 375 Layoffs Coming
Rogers has informed its employees today there will be 375 layoffs coming. This comes at a time when the company faces increased competition and shrinking profits. Patricia Trott, Director of Public Affairs for Rogers told us: “This was a very difficult decision. This is part of a comprehensive approach to cost management that we announced earlier this year. We’re...