Rogers

Friends don’t fight friends, right? Today, Rogers confirmed it will be the new home of Warner Bros. Discovery’s English-language U.S. lifestyle and factual TV channels in Canada, starting January 1, 2025. Rogers plans bring these channels to Canadian viewers after Bell dropped its legal bid to block the content. “We’re already home to Canada’s #1...

No, this isn’t a story from The Onion. The CRTC says it will be pushing to lower cellphone costs for Canadians traveling both internationally and within the country. A review found that Canadians often pay high daily fees for roaming abroad, typically between $10 to $16 a day, no matter how much they actually use...

A long-time Rogers customer shared on Reddit that they successfully negotiated a significant plan upgrade, resulting in 120GB of Canada/USA data for just $45 per month after a $5 automatic payment discount. The Rogers website lists the BYOD 5G Infinite Essential plan at $65/75GB. This plan looks to be cheaper at $45 after automatic payments...

Rogers could build a sports empire valued at over $16.5 billion after increasing its stake to 75% in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), according to financial analysts. Following a $4.7 billion deal to buy out Bell's 37.5% share, Rogers will own three-quarters of MLSE, giving it control over major Toronto sports franchises including the...

Live Nation has revealed plans for a new 50,000-seat outdoor stadium in north Toronto, aiming to host top-tier global music performances. Scheduled to open in June 2025, the venue will be located on land formerly part of Downsview Airport. The project will be developed in collaboration with Northcrest Developments, which had previously intended to build...

The TTC board has decided to proceed with its plan to discontinue free Wi-Fi access at subway stations, while agreeing to explore the option of introducing internet access at bus bays in the future. A proposal by Councillor Josh Matlow to reconsider keeping free Wi-Fi on subway platforms did not pass on Tuesday. Matlow expressed...

Rogers announced this week a new partnership with Comcast to improve internet services across Canada, increasing ties with the Philadelphia-based media and tech company. According to Rogers, it plans to use Comcast's network technology to offer faster speeds, better reliability, and lower latency by rolling out DOCSIS 4.0, which allows for faster internet. Comcast's tech...

One of the longest-running flagship Fido stores has closed in downtown Victoria, B.C. The Rogers-owned Fido retail store on 743 Yates Street opened back in the 1990s and recently closed. This location opened when Fido was still independent of the ‘Big 3’ before being acquired by Rogers in 2004. A sign recently posted on the...

Several Rogers Yahoo! email users have reported issues after upgrading to iOS 18, with problems emerging in Apple’s native Mail app. Users are encountering difficulties fetching new mail and sending emails, which often get stuck in the outbox, explained numerous iPhone in Canada readers. A common fix for these issues has been to remove and...

Rogers today announced it will buy out Bell’s 37.5% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for $4.7 billion CAD. Rogers will now have majority control with 75% of MLSE, making it a powerful owner of Canada's biggest pro sports teams. “MLSE is one of the most prestigious sports and entertainment organizations in...

Looks like the days of free shipping for a smartphone ordered from Rogers is over. According to iPhone in Canada readers, Rogers is now charging a $25 shipping fee for standard shipping, and it applies for the iPhone 16 series, or any other phone you order. If you choose Rogers in-store pickup, that is free...

Ron McKenzie, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Rogers, announced his retirement on Friday. McKenzie shared the news on LinkedIn, reflecting on his long tech career. “It’s been an incredible journey and an honour to be part of our industry, helping to bring technological advancements that have truly changed the way we live and connect,”...