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Rogers has introduced a new product called Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi, designed to keep homes connected during power or internet outages. The device automatically switches to Rogers' cellular network when the primary internet service or power goes down. A built-in rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of backup power, ensuring customers can continue to work...

I swear we are not “Swifties”, but let’s talk about Rogers network data usage at BC Place Stadium during Taylor Swift’s final concert last night in Vancouver. Rogers announced on Monday that fans at BC Place used over 11 terabytes (TB) of mobile data on December 8, setting a new Canadian record for data usage...

Back in October, Rogers-owned Chatr launched an annual prepaid plan that was $149 with 30GB of 4G data for the year. Fast forward nearly two months, and Telus-owned Koodo has matched the Chatr plan (you’d think its Public Mobile would match it instead since it is prepaid). The $149 annual plan includes 30GB of data,...

In an op-ed published in The Globe and Mail, Lee Bragg, executive vice chair of Eastlink, and Frédéric Perron, president and CEO of Cogeco, called out Canada’s ‘Big 3’  telecom incumbents—Rogers, Telus and Bell—for exploiting regulatory loopholes to lower competition and drive up internet costs for Canadians. Bragg and Perron argue that the CRTC’s 'Regulated...

At a federal industry committee hearing on Monday, Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri faced tough questions about job losses following the company’s 2023 merger with Shaw. This was beyond the criticism and questions he faced over recent TV box rental price increases. While Staffieri highlighted the creation of 1,800 new jobs in Western Canada as part...

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, the flanker brands of Rogers, Telus and Bell have increased prices “back to normal”. We didn’t see any US and Mexico roaming plans from Fido, Koodo or Virgin Plus, only the perk of US and international long distance calling. The best deals were from Freedom Mobile, as...

Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri was finally questioned by Members of Parliament on Monday over a $7 monthly price increase for extra TV box rentals, sparking concerns about transparency in customer contracts. The meeting, held by the parliamentary industry and technology committee on Monday, focused on whether Rogers misled customers about the fee hike, reports the...

Cyber Monday is here and extended sales from Black Friday have arrived from Rogers, Telus and Bell. Here's a summary of the deals from our 'Big 3' telecoms for wireless, TV and internet. It's a mixed bundle of offers where you'll need to sign onto a contract to get the best deal through financing. First,...

Black Friday is so yesterday’s news and Cyber Monday is now officially here. Does anyone have shopping fatigue yet? Here are current plans for Cyber Monday from Rogers-owned Fido, Telus-owned Koodo and Bell-owned Virgin Plus below... Fido $34/60GB with US calling $44/80GB with long distance to 7 countries $39/100GB with US calling Koodo $34/60GB with...

Rogers and Fido look to be offering up a special Black Friday deal on Apple’s iPhone 15 and AirPods 4, in a special bundle sale. Both websites are showing an iPhone 15 128GB and AirPods 4 bundle offers, but existing customers signing in can get a bigger discount. Users on RFD mentioned they were seeing...

This morning, Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus did the wireless tango again, all magically debuting a $34/60GB plan with US calling. Bell’s Virgin Plus looked to pave its own path by also adding a $39/100GB plan. We told you Fido and Koodo would follow suit, and now both have, as expected. Fido has now added...

Rogers is under fire after its CEO, Tony Staffieri, skipped a scheduled appearance before a parliamentary committee investigating price increases for customers locked into contracts. Instead of Staffieri, Rogers sent Bret Leech, its president of residential operations, to attend virtually, which sparked outrage among MPs, according to CBC News. Leech did not mention a single...