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Rogers Cuts Jobs: Customer Service Staff Hit by Nationwide Layoffs
Well, I guess you can say the ‘Big 3’ telecoms in Canada really do copy each other besides matching wireless plans. We previously learned about Telus and Bell offering severance packages to cut staffing numbers, and now Rogers has laid off staff of its own. Rogers has let go of customer service employees across multiple...
Fido Launches Canada-US Roaming Plans–But With a Catch
The flanker brands of Rogers, Telus, and Bell have yet to match the Canada-US data roaming plans from Freedom Mobile (aside from Public Mobile). But that has changed as of today. Fido has updated its website on Thursday to now include Fido Roam with select plans, but only for a limited time. Here’s what’s available...
Rogers, Telus, Bell: Who’s Really Winning Canada’s 5G Race?
A new Opensignal report on Canada’s 5G mobile experience has been released, providing insights into how Rogers, Bell, and Telus compare in key performance areas. The data, collected in Q4 2024, highlights shifts in network rankings and user experience. Rogers continues to lead in mobile reliability and consistency, maintaining its position as the most stable...
Fido and Virgin Plus Add 20GB Plan to Match Koodo
Last week we took a look at plans from Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo after the recent Lunar New Year promos. Plans and prices continue to get a shake up. Now, we’re seeing Fido and Virgin Plus matching Koodo with a 20GB plan. A $39/20GB plan is not new at all by any means, as...
Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus Shake Up Plans After Lunar New Year
After last month’s Lunar New Year promos, plans have revamped over at Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus. Let’s take a look at where things stand just over a couple of weeks after promos have ended. Fido $45/60GB $55/80GB Previously, the plans above said they included a 10GB and 5GB bonus for 24 months, but now...
Yes, That Rogers Super Bowl Ad with Keanu Reeves Is Real—And It’s Epic
Rogers has launched a new ad campaign for its Xfinity offering (powered by Comcast), featuring Canadian icon Keanu Reeves to showcase the service’s speed and reliability. You may have seen the spot being advertised on Facebook and Instagram and TV that launched on Super Bowl Sunday. Some questioned if it was real that Rogers would...
Rogers Denies Claims of Misleading ‘Unlimited’ Data Plans
Rogers is pushing back against allegations from the federal Competition Bureau, which claims the company misled customers by advertising ‘unlimited' data plans that actually slow down speeds after a certain limit. In December, Rogers replied initially to the legal complaint from the Bureau, only to say it was ready to fight back. The company argues...
Rogers and Fido Price Increase: Connection Fee Surges to $75
Rogers and Fido have increased their connection fees, yet again, a 7% increase at a time when net profits are soaring. Both websites of Rogers and Fido are showing a $75 setup service fee as of today. Previously, this was $70. The price increase comes at a time when the U.S. has launched a tariff...
Rogers Shakes Up CityTV’s Breakfast Television—Sid & Meredith Out
Rogers has parted ways with Breakfast Television hosts Sid Seixeiro and Meredith Shaw, marking a major shakeup for the long-running 6am morning show on CityTV. In a statement to iPhone in Canada, a Rogers Sports & Media spokesperson confirmed the departures and hinted at upcoming changes, saying, “We’re invested in Breakfast Television’s success and leadership...
Rogers Starlink Pricing Revealed? T-Mobile’s Plans Give Us a Clue
SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell is a satellite texting service that lets any compatible smartphone send and receive messages, leveraging its Starlink constellation network. The first cellular partner to go live with this service is T-Mobile in the U.S., which expanded its beta testing yesterday to any customer on any carrier, according to Tesla North. T-Mobile also revealed...
CRTC Leaves Rogers, Telus and Bell in Limbo—Internet Battle Rages On
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has decided to keep its current internet-sharing policy in place—for now. The ruling means that incumbents Rogers, Telus and Bell can continue to resell internet service over each other’s fibre networks at government-mandated rates. However, a final decision is coming this summer, leaving the industry in suspense, reports...
Rogers Tempts Some Quebec Customers with $25/150GB Deal
If you’re in Quebec and you need a new wireless plan from Rogers, check out what this one customer was offered at a retail store. According to a former Telus customer sharing their plan details on Reddit, a $25/month plan with 150GB of data was offered, after a tonne of credits. The original plan is...