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Rogers Offering $45/50GB Canada-US Plan and More in Quebec
Rogers is offering up some revised 5G plans in Quebec, that continue to be cheaper than other provinces. Right now, 5G plans are showing included discounts of $5/month or $10/month off for 24 months for new bring your own phone customers. Here are the plans below: $40/30GB (250 Mbps) $45/50GB Canada-US $55/100GB Canada-US-Mexico All plans...
Rogers Early Black Friday EPP Deals: $50/60GB Canada-US and More
Rogers has released some early Rogers Preferred Program (or casually known as corporate plans workplaces offer to employees) deals for Black Friday. According to info shared on RFD, the Rogers RPP site was updated with some early savings, so it’s best to check with your employer’s site to see what’s available. For those financing a...
Rogers Posts Net Loss in Q3, Wireless Numbers Grow
Rogers has disclosed a net loss in its financial results for the three months ending September 30, despite witnessing growth in revenue and service revenue. The Q3 net loss stands in stark contrast to the previous year's net income, reflecting a downturn in profitability for the telco. The company's total revenue increased by 36% to...
Rogers Acquires Comwave, Another Independent ISP [Update]
Rogers has finalized an agreement to acquire Toronto-based internet service provider Comwave, eliminating yet another independent telecom. The company confirmed the acquisition with iPhone in Canada on Wednesday. Comwave, known for its competitive pricing and consumer-focused service packages, will continue its operations, now backed by the nation-wide reach and resources of Rogers, according to a...
Rogers Dismisses Lawsuit by Family Members as Baseless
Rogers has labelled a lawsuit by Melinda Rogers-Hixon and Martha Rogers, daughters of the company's founder, as unfounded and self-interested. The sisters, who are also siblings of the current Chair, Edward Rogers, had previously accused the company of excluding them from board meetings and withholding information, calling the actions oppressive. In a recent court filing...
Rogers Debuts 5G Plan for Low-Income Canadians with Free Phone
Rogers has unveiled a new initiative aimed at expanding the reach of 5G wireless services to low-income Canadians. The Connected for Success program will provide over 2.5 million Canadians with a free 5G smartphone and a 5G wireless plan. "Our goal is to ensure that the transformative benefits of 5G technology are within reach for...
Rogers Locks Out Former Shaw Employees That Plan to Strike
Rogers is set to lock out nearly 300 former Shaw technicians on Monday, following a breakdown in contract negotiations. This decision comes after the United Steelworkers union Local 1944 Unit 60, representing workers in Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and Langley, B.C., announced its intention to initiate rotating strikes starting noon on Monday. The union rejected a...
Rogers and Fido Now Let You Switch to eSIM Online
Rogers and Fido look to have debuted the ability for customers to switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM online. An eSIM, or electronic SIM, is a digital version of the traditional SIM card, that allows users to activate a mobile plan without a physical SIM card. The Rogers eSIM FAQ page says you...
Rogers Sponsors Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” in Vancouver
Rogers announced on Thursday it is the presenting sponsor of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Vancouver, just like it is for the artist’s Toronto shows. The pop star is set to perform at BC Place on December 6, 7, and 8, 2024. Rogers says it will be giving away “hundreds” of premium seats for...
Disney+ with Ads Launches in Canada; Rogers is the Ad Rep
Disney+ has officially launched an ad-supported subscription offering in Canada, as previously teased. The new tier, named "Disney+ Standard with Ads," is available alongside existing subscription plans, which have been rebranded as "Disney+ Premium." "Our new ad tier and standard tier offerings give our viewers the freedom to choose how they experience all that Disney+...
Rogers Offers Free TTC Rides for Credit Cardholders
Rogers has launched a promotion for its Rogers Bank credit cardholders, starting Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Eligible Rogers credit card customers will be eligible for five free rides on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) network until December 31, 2023. Cardholders can tap their mobile wallets (Apple Pay; Google Pay; Samsung Pay) for travel across all...
Rogers Shuts Down CityNews Ottawa Radio Station, Lays Off Staff
Rogers is closing its CityNews Ottawa radio station and laying off a portion of its newsroom staff. The company cites declining audiences and regulatory challenges as the primary reasons for the closure. "Due to low audiences, declining revenue, and restrictive regulatory policies for AM radio, it was a difficult decision," said Charmaine Khan, Rogers Sports...