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Canada’s Big 4 Telecoms Are Juggling $100 Billion in Debt
Canada’s four biggest telecoms—Rogers, Bell, Telus, and Quebecor—are carrying more than $100-billion in long-term debt, a 5x increase from two decades ago. That debt, according to data from S&P Capital IQ, reports the Globe and Mail, was once seen as a strategic tool for funding infrastructure and acquisitions, but is now being viewed as a...
Bell and Rogers Match Telus with 25GB Data Bonus on Plans
After Telus launched a 25th anniversary sale this week, which included a 25GB data bonus on its wireless plans, rivals Rogers and Bell have followed suit on the celebrations it seems. Both websites of Rogers and Bell have been updated other now include 25GB of bonus data on their wireless plans. Bell added this on...
Rogers Demands Same Rules as U.S. Streamers to Save Canadian TV
Rogers is calling on the CRTC to overhaul how Canadian content is defined and funded, saying the current system puts traditional broadcasters at a disadvantage compared to foreign streaming giants. Speaking at the CRTC’s “Path Forward” hearing on Friday, May 23, in Gatineau, Dean Shaikh, Rogers’ Senior VP of Regulatory Affairs, said the company supports...
Rogers Giving Out 40GB of Free Data to Some Customers
It’s not just Fido users that are getting free data, but parent company Rogers is also doling out freebies as well. Some Rogers customers are getting a surprise deal—40GB of free data every month. A user on RFD shared a screenshot of the message they got from Rogers. The message says: “We think you deserve...
Rogers $50 Global Roaming Deal—220GB for Select Users
Last month, Rogers launched a new global roaming plan with 250GB data but only in Quebec, priced from $75 per month. Now, we’re seeing Rogers offer special discounts on this plan for select customers. Rogers has also dropped prices in Quebec by $5/month compared to when we reported on the global roaming plan in mid-April:...
Fido Users: Check Your Account for 30GB Free Data
Rogers-owned Fido looks to be giving out free data bonuses again for select customers (if you're lucky). Some customers logging into their online Fido accounts are seeing the 30GB data bonus, on top of a free 10GB data bonus doled out previously, according to RFD. This is a monthly data bonus so that’s an extra...
Rogers Xfinity TV Adds 150+ Global Channels, Free Preview
Rogers has expanded its Xfinity TV service by adding more than 150 international channels in over 20 languages, giving customers access to over 480 channels in total. The company says the move aims to give viewers a wider range of entertainment options, especially for Canadians who want to stay connected to their language and culture....
Rogers Quietly Axes 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Rogers has discontinued its 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee program, which previously allowed new customers to cancel their services within 30 days for a full refund on setup and monthly fees. The program, introduced in November 2022, applied to new activations of wireless and home services. The cancellation of this program means that new customers no longer...
Bell, Rogers, Telus Hit Subscriber Wall After Immigration Cuts
Canada’s ‘Big 3’ telcos aren’t adding new customers like they used to, and the reason for the lack of growth? That’s due to immigration cuts, say the telecoms. According to Bloomberg, Bell, Rogers, and Telus together added fewer than 54,000 new mobile subscribers in the first quarter of 2025. That’s the weakest number in four...
Rogers Adds 27 Free Channels to Xfinity TV: What’s New
Rogers is giving its Xfinity TV customers a boost, rolling out 27 new free channels starting today — with seven of them available exclusively to Rogers Xfinity subscribers. The new additions include content across food, home design, true crime, and auto genres, such as: Flay All Day – featuring celebrity chef Bobby Flay Home &...
Rogers Increases ID Verification for New Activations to Reduce Fraud
Rogers has apparently begun enforcing stricter identity checks for new mobile activations, according to an internal notice seen by iPhone in Canada. The updated process, which took effect on May 6, is part of the company’s push to strengthen customer security and reduce fraud. Although the system and submission process remain unchanged, Rogers employees are...
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2: Full Sportsnet Schedule
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, and Rogers-owned Sportsnet again has exclusive national coverage of every Second Round matchup across Canada. Fans can tune in on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, CBC, and via online streaming on Sportsnet+. The broadcast team includes Ron MacLean, David Amber, along with Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, Jennifer...
