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Quebecor Urges Minister to Step In Amid Dispute with Rogers
Quebecor has called on federal Industry Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, to mediate its ongoing dispute with Rogers over wholesale wireless roaming rates. This follows Rogers' announcement that it will appeal a recent wireless rate-setting decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Earlier this year, Rogers and Quebecor entered final-offer arbitration due to disagreements over...
Rogers Drops Price of Canada-US-Mexico Plan with 150GB Data
Back in July, Rogers launched an unlimited 5G Canada-USA-Mexico plan for $105 per month. Essentially, the company added Mexico at no charge to its Canada-US plan, making the latter more enticing versus rivals Telus and Bell. Since then, Telus and Bell have not responded by adding Mexico to their own Canada-USA plan with 150GB of...
Rogers Wants First TTC Cell Service Before Deals with Telus, Bell
Rogers has urged federal regulators to allow them to roll out cellular service for its customers in the Toronto subway system, before any deals are struck with its rivals Telus and Bell. In a submission to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, Rogers expressed its opposition to a potential measure that would stop its...
Rogers Honours Legacy of Key Executive Phil Lind
Rogers is mourning the loss of Phil Lind on Sunday, a pivotal member of the Board of Directors and a long-standing company executive. Lind--aged 80--saw his association with Rogers span 54 years, during which he played a crucial role in shaping the company's trajectory. Edward Rogers, Chair of Rogers Communications, paid tribute by saying, "Phil...
Rogers, Telus, Bell Give Wireless Customers Wildfire Support [Update]
In a collective effort to provide aid to those affected by the ongoing wildfires across various regions in Canada, Bell, Rogers, and Telus have announced a range of initiatives to offer support and connectivity to impacted communities. Bell's Connectivity Assistance On August 18, Bell unveiled its commitment to assist customers in the Northwest Territories (NWT)...
Former Rogers CEO Sues Company Amid Controversy [Update]
Joe Natale, the former CEO of Rogers, has filed a lawsuit against the telecom giant, seeking at least $24 million for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract. Natale's tenure as CEO came to an abrupt end in 2021 following a high-profile power struggle within the company's top ranks. Rogers, however, has fired back, alleging that...
Rogers Leads ‘Best in Test’ Study, Edging Out Bell and Telus
In the annual Umlaut Best in Test standings, Rogers emerged as the frontrunner among its wireless rivals, for the fifth year in a row. Scoring an overall 889 out of a potential 1000, Rogers edged past both Bell and Telus, which trailed with scores of 874 and 859, respectively. The extensive testing parameters incorporated a...
Fido, Virgin, Koodo Weekend Deal: 49% Off iPhone 14
In a limited-time promotion ending August 14th, Apple's iPhone 14 is available for 49% off if you sign on the dotted line with Fido, Virgin Plus or Koodo. Fido has a 49% discount on the iPhone 14 off its carrier pricing of $1,130.76 (retail price is $1,099 from Apple but carriers add a mark up)...
Rogers Canada-US-Mexico Plan Drops to $60 for EPP Customers
Rogers recently added Mexico to its Canada-USA 5G plan that costs $105 per month with 150GB of data. The plan includes unlimited talk, text and data throughout North America, and has yet to be matched by Telus or Bell. If your employer offers the Rogers Preferred Program (known as RPP or EPP discounts), which provides...
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Coming to Rogers Centre
Rogers announced today its plans to present Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Canada. The global superstar will perform six shows at the Rogers Centre in Toronto from November 14-16, and November 21-23, 2024. This makes Swift the first artist ever to perform six shows at the iconic stadium. Get ready, ‘Swifties’. "We're thrilled that...
Fido Offering $43/50GB ‘Special’ Plan to Some Customers
Rogers-owned Fido is offering up a “special offer” right now to select customers, in the form of a new 50GB plan, priced at $43 per month. The plan includes unlimited Canada-wide calling and unlimited global SMS/MMS. Periodically, Fido will offer some higher-priced plans to existing customers in their online account, in a bid to increase...
Rogers Defends Firing of its Former Chief Regulatory Officer
Rogers has refuted claims made by its former Chief Regulatory Officer, Ted Woodhead, in his wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the company, according to the telecom's recently filed statement of defence made last week. Contrary to Woodhead's claim that he was central to the success of the $20 billion Shaw deal, Rogers argued, "Mr. Woodhead did...