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CRTC Approves Rogers Takeover of NBA TV Canada from Bell
Rogers has officially taken full control of NBA TV Canada after buying out Bell’s stake in the joint venture. The deal, approved by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Thursday, is part of a larger transaction involving other assets, including Rogers’ increased stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the...
Rogers Lays Undersea Fibre to Bring Xfinity Internet to Gulf Islands
Rogers has finished a $10 million internet upgrade that brings faster and more reliable service to about 3,000 homes and businesses across Pender, Mayne and Galiano Islands in southern British Columbia, just north of Victoria. The company installed a nearly 8km fibre-optic cable under the ocean to connect the Southern Gulf Islands to the mainland....
Bell, Rogers, and Disney Sue Ontario Duo Over TV Piracy Operation
Two Ontario men—Antonio and Marshall Macciacchera—are being sued by some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Bell, Rogers, Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros., for allegedly operating a large-scale TV piracy service that generated millions in revenue. According to a report by the Vaughan Citizen, the father and son are accused of illegally streaming TV...
Rogers Turns on 5G Advanced in Canada—What It Means for You
Rogers is upgrading its wireless network with new technology from Ericsson, becoming the first company in Canada to launch what’s called 5G Advanced. This upgraded version of 5G is designed to make wireless connections faster, more efficient, and better suited for devices like smartwatches and smart sensors. One big improvement is a feature called RedCap...
Text McDavid: Rogers Launches Fan Line for Stanley Cup Final
Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Rogers is giving Edmonton Oilers fans a new way to show their support—with a direct line to the team. Fans can call or text 780-665-5297 to leave a voicemail or send messages, photos, or videos cheering on Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Selected messages may be...
Rogers Gets Approval from Sports Leagues for $4.7B MLSE Takeover
Rogers has received the green light from five major sports leagues for its $4.7-billion purchase of BCE’s 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). BCE is the parent company of Bell. The move brings Rogers closer to holding a 75% majority stake in the company behind some of Canada’s biggest sports teams. The...
Rogers Drilled Through My Plumbing—Now I Can’t Use Water: Customer
A Toronto doctor is calling out Rogers on social media, claiming the company damaged his home’s plumbing during an installation—and now he can’t use water. Dr. Samir C. Grover said on X that Rogers technicians ran a cable “directly through and through” his main drain-vent pipe, causing a leak. “It has led to a leak...
Virgin, Fido and Koodo Tweak June Plans—See Who Wins
The flanker brands of Rogers, Bell and Telus continue to make tweaks and changes as we enter the first week of June. On Tuesday afternoon, Fido kicked things off by adding international texts to its plans. Pricing below after the $10 automatic payments discount: $45/60GB + 500 international texts $55/80GB + 1000 international texts Also...
OneSoccer Blasts Rogers Over TV Hold-Up With World Cup Looming
With just one year to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canadian soccer fans are still being shut out from watching their own teams on cable TV—despite a clear ruling from the CRTC. At the heart of the issue is OneSoccer, the subscription-based streaming service that holds broadcasting rights to Canadian national team games,...
Rogers Will Charge You $75 for Clinging to 3G After Shutdown
Rogers customers who haven’t switched from the company’s aging 3G network by June 30, 2025, could soon face a one-time $75 fee on top of an existing $3 monthly charge. The $3 Legacy Network Usage fee (announced in April) will apply users who continue to rely on 2G or 3G connections. Now, an updated Rogers...
Quebecor Beats Rogers in Court Over Mobile Rate Ruling
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Rogers over regulated mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) rates, marking a win for Quebecor in a long-running dispute before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). In a unanimous decision delivered from the bench on May 28, 2025, the court upheld the CRTC’s selection of...
CRTC Urged to Bail Out Bell and Rogers’ Newsrooms: Unifor
The nation’s largest private sector union is calling on the CRTC to step up and protect local news, warning that the country’s media landscape is in crisis and urgently needs stronger regulations for foreign streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+. On the final day of hearings on Tuesday related to the future of Canadian content,...