Rogers has announced an expansion of its satellite-to-mobile texting service. The telecommunications titan unveiled that Rogers Satellite now provides three times more coverage than any other Canadian wireless service provider. The expansion includes bodies of water and waterways off the Canadian coastline, which means customers can now send a text to friends when taking the […]
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Rogers Satellite Service Launch a ‘Game-Changer’ for Search and Rescue in Alberta
A new satellite-to-mobile text messaging service from Rogers is now available to Canadians in Alberta and beyond. Effective immediately, Canadians can sign up for a free beta trial of Rogers Satellite. Spanning a coverage area of more than five million square kilometres, Rogers Satellite will initially support text messaging and text-to-911 with future expansions planned […]
Rogers Launches Canada’s First WiFi 7 Service in Calgary
Rogers has become the first internet provider in Canada to roll out WiFi 7, debuting next-generation connectivity that promises faster speeds, improved reliability, and better performance across multiple devices. The technology is now available in select areas of Calgary, with plans for a national rollout later this year. “Canadians deserve the best connectivity experience, and […]
Rogers to Launch Advanced Wildfire Detection in Alberta as Part of National Safety Initiative
Rogers announced today that they will introduce wildfire detection to 10 communities as part of their commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe. The telecom giant is partnering with Vancouver’s SenseNet, a eader in early wildfire detection technology, to bring the company’s AI technology to communities across the country, starting in Alberta and British […]
Rogers Communications Sponsors Calgary PGA Event, Pledges $1 Million to Charity
Rogers Communications announced today it is the title partner of Canada’s only PGA TOUR Champions tournament in Calgary, formerly the Shaw Charity Classic, and is kickstarting fundraising for the event’s charitable arm with a $1 million donation. “This tournament has made a real impact for communities, families and children in Alberta,” said Terrie Tweddle, Chief […]
Rogers and CableLabs Join Forces for 5G and Network Innovation in Canada
Rogers Communications announced this week that it is collaborating with CableLabs to bring the world’s best technology to Canadians. CableLabs is a nonprofit corporation promoting innovation as a research and development lab founded in 1988 by American cable operators. The organization has developed technology and over 800 patents that help deliver faster speeds and more reliability on cable networks to […]
Fair Entry Program Teams Up with Rogers to Bridge the Digital Divide for Low-Income Residents
The City of Calgary is making it easier for Calgarians living with low income to access affordable telecom services through a new Fair Entry subsidy program. Starting today, Fair Entry clients are eligible for low-cost internet, wireless and TV services through the Rogers Connected for Success program without requiring a separate application process. Fair Entry launched in […]
Rogers Expands Affordable 5G Access for Low-Income Canadians
Rogers Communications today announced the launch of a new program to make 5G wireless services more accessible to eligible low-income Canadians. The new Connected for Success 5G Mobile Plan with a no-cost 5G smartphone gives over 2.5 million Canadians a more affordable way to connect to 5G wireless services. Today’s announcement builds on Rogers commitment […]
Rogers and Shaw Unite in a Spectacular Free Concert, Benefiting Charity
Last week Calgary’s Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications celebrated their recently completed merger with a free concert to kick off the summer. Headlined by Grammy Award-winning country superstar Darius Rucker and held at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the event marked both a customer appreciation event and a charity fundraiser to benefit the local Big Brothers and […]
Rogers and Shaw Mark Merger with Music and Community
Calgary’s Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications are celebrating their recently completed merger valued at $26 billion with a free concert to kick off Calgary’s summer on Thursday, June 1st. The telecoms will hold the concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome and it’s being headlined by Grammy Award-winning country superstar Darius Rucker. The event marks both a […]