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Free Rogers Wi-Fi Sparks Heated Debate in Salmon Arm Council

Salmon Arm city council in B.C. is debating whether to renew a Wi-Fi deal with Rogers that provides public hotspots at local sites like parks and recreation centres. While advertised as free, some councillors argue it only benefits Rogers customers. The free Wi-Fi was formerly part of Shaw, before the latter was acquired by Rogers....

Rogers/Shaw Ignite TV App Rebrands to Xfinity Stream

Rogers has updated its Ignite TV app, now calling it the Rogers Xfinity Stream app this week. The company also re-branded its previous Ignite TV Shaw app as well, with both updates coming on Tuesday in Apple's App Store. This revamped platform allows users to watch live TV, access On Demand content, and stream or...

NDP Slams Rogers for Gouging Canadians–Calls for Federal Ban

The federal NDP is calling out Rogers for hiking prices and misleading customers. On Monday, Brian Masse, the NDP critic for Innovation, Science and Industry, demanded the Liberal government take action, warning that Rogers should reverse its price increases or be banned from federal contracts. Recently, some Rogers customers complained that their bills went up...

Rogers Lands Naming Rights for Ottawa Centre; Taxis Gain Washroom Access

The Ottawa Convention Centre has signed a 10-year naming rights deal with Rogers, rebranding the venue as Rogers Centre Ottawa. Formerly, it was named the Shaw Centre. We know that Rogers previously acquired Shaw, so naturally the naming would eventually change. “We are excited to announce this incredible partnership with Rogers Communications,” said Jim Armour,...

Rogers Rakes in $526M Profit in Q3, Fueled by $5.1B Revenue

Rogers announced a $526 million profit for the third quarter of 2024, along with strong growth in wireless services. Total revenue was $5.1 billion for the quarter, a 1% increase compared to the same period one year ago. The company gained 101,000 new postpaid wireless customers and 93,000 prepaid users, contributing to a 2% increase...

Rogers Customer Claims Account Terminated for Being ‘Unprofitable’

After our story on Telus adding a $20 fee to the business lines of some customers, because they weren’t spending enough, other iPhone in Canada readers reached out sharing some similar situations. One Rogers customer named "Bobby" alleges the company terminated their service after disputes over a promotional offer, claiming his account was deemed “unprofitable”...

Rogers Faces Backlash Over TV Box Rental Price Increases

Rogers customers are raising concerns over unexpected increases in TV box rental fees, a story first reported by iPhone in Canada last month that’s now gaining wider attention. Cathy Cooper from Sidney, B.C., says she was promised a fixed monthly rate for two years but saw her bill rise just three months into her contract....

Chatr to Rogers Migration Promo Offers $40/100GB Plan

Rogers-owned Chatr is offering up a promo plan right now to entice customers to migrate over to its parent company. Chatr stores are offering up a $40/100GB plan if you switch over to Rogers. The bring your own device (BYOD) plan is the 5G Infinite Lite offering, which includes unlimited nationwide minutes and US long...

Rogers Centre Upgrades 5G Network Ahead of Taylor Swift Tour

Rogers has completed an $8 million 5G network upgrade at the Rogers Centre in Toronto to ensure a top tier fan experience for Taylor Swift’s upcoming 'The Eras Tour'. With the demand for mobile data surging at Swift's shows worldwide, this investment aims to bring faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity for concertgoers, explained...

Camosun Chargers Games to Air on Rogers TV for 2024-25

The Camosun Chargers, in partnership with Rogers TV, will broadcast all home basketball and volleyball games for the 2024-25 season on the Rogers South Vancouver Island community channel, in B.C. Rogers TV was formerly operated by Shaw, before it was acquired by Rogers. The partnership aims to make Chargers games more accessible to fans and...