Rogers

A major dispute is playing out in front of Canada’s telecom regulator, with Rogers and small wireless provider Ztar Mobile clashing over a looming disconnection that could cut service for thousands of prepaid phone users. Ztar, which offers low-cost mobile plans through retailers like 7-Eleven, Dollarama, and other convenience stores, claims Rogers is using its...

SpaceX announced today that it has officially completed the first generation of its Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite network, designed to connect standard cellphones in remote areas — even where there are no cell towers. “Congrats to the @SpaceX team on completing the first generation Starlink Direct to Cell constellation!” the company posted on X on Friday....

Bell Media is ramping up its battle at the CRTC, filing complaints against both Rogers and Telus for what it says is unfair treatment of its rebranded TV channels. In separate filings, Bell alleges its rivals are favouring Rogers’ new Discovery-branded channels while downplaying or sidelining Bell’s own content, which includes renamed versions of former...

Rogers is pushing back against a proposal that could force internet providers to include standardized labels showing detailed performance metrics. Speaking to the CRTC during its June 12 hearing on improving how Canadians shop for internet, Rogers argued that consumers are already getting the information they need. This echoes what Telus and Bell have stated...

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 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....

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...