Rogers

Rogers and SpaceX are partnering to bring satellite-to-phone coverage to Canadians from coast to coast, ensuring 4G and 5G connectivity even in the most remote regions of the country. Rogers will be partnering with Lynk Global to test and bring this satellite cellphone coverage across Canada. The agreement will make Rogers the first wireless company...

The recent appointment of former industry minister Navdeep Bains as chief corporate affairs officer at Rogers, has stirred controversy among opposition Members of Parliament. Federal NDP and Conservative MPs have criticized the Liberal government for failing to tackle high wireless prices and expressed concerns over the hiring of former industry insiders by major companies, reports...

Summary: Ex-industry minister Navdeep Bains joins Rogers, raising NDP concerns over cabinet access and policy influence. Rogers claims Bains won't communicate with federal government while under the Lobbying Act's five-year restriction. Rogers emphasizes Bains's focus on digital divide, rural and Indigenous connectivity, and Canada's digital economy growth. The federal New Democratic Party (NDP) has expressed...

The Rogers website recently added a banner at the top to inform customers of multi-factor authentication (MFA) available for MyRogers accounts, for added security. In a recent Rogers Community Forums post, the company said, “as an added layer of security, we have introduced multi-factor authentication for MyRogers." MFA requires users to provide more than just...

Summary: TTC rejects Bell's proposal for a joint-build wireless network model in Toronto's subway system. The agency stands by the existing agreement with Rogers Communications, following an open tender process in 2009. TTC encourages all Canadian telcos to collaborate and provide wireless access for customers in transit systems and public facilities. The Toronto Transit Commission...

Summary: Rogers adds former ISED Minister Navdeep Bains and more to executive team. Appointments aim to bolster corporate affairs, digital economy, and brand management. Following merger, ex-Shaw executives Brad Shaw and Trevor English join Rogers' Board. Rogers has announced key appointments to its executive leadership team, focusing on corporate affairs, transformation, and brand communication. Navdeep...

Summary: Bell CEO responds to Minister Champagne's letter urging telcos to work together for TTC wireless. Three collaboration options proposed to improve TTC wireless service. Bell and Telus offer $10M to TTC to buy BAI Canada contract. Bell CEO, Mirko Bibic, has responded to Canada's Minister of Innovation, François-Philippe Champagne's letter regarding the lack of mobile...

Canada's Minister of Innovation, François-Philippe Champagne, has sent a letter to the CEOs of Bell, Telus, Quebecor, and Rogers, urging them to address the lack of mobile service coverage in Toronto's subway system. This issue has raised public safety concerns, as many riders are unable to access mobile services while traveling on subway lines. "Canadians...

Summary: Vancouver Canadians and Rogers Communications announce Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium. Five-year agreement includes naming rights, community initiatives, and unique experiences for Rogers customers. Partnership coincides with the return of full-season baseball and planned stadium renovations. The Vancouver Canadians baseball team and Rogers have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, including the...

Summary: Bell was the fastest mobile provider in Q1 2023, with Rogers having the highest upload speed. Bell's pure fibre led the fixed broadband segment in both download and upload speeds. No clear winners were identified for consistency, device performance, or chipset performance. Ookla's Speedtest Global Index has released its Q1 2023 Market Analysis for...

Rogers announced on Monday it plans to bring back outsourced Shaw customer service jobs back to Canada, part of the company’s pledge to have a 100% Canadian-based customer service team. The jobs will be relocated to British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba, ensuring all customer interactions by phone or online chat are handled by Canadian-based employees....

Opensignal released its first Canada Fixed Broadband Experience report yesterday, detailing its analysis of internet providers in Canada. The report analyzed fixed high-speed networks and rate them on six measures, such as broadband success rate, consistent quality, video experience, download speed, peak download speed and upload speed. The study showed that broadband download speeds in...