TORONTO – Rogers Cable launched its new 50 Mbps Internet service Tuesday to select parts of the Greater Toronto Area.
Called the Rogers Ultimate High-Speed Internet, the service is available for $149.99 a month, and offers respective download and upload speeds of up to 50 Mbps and up to 2 Mbps, plus a monthly usage allowance of 175 GB. The service will be rolled out further in the coming months.
"We are excited to once again bring such innovative technology and leading edge speeds to our customers, making it an ideal service for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts alike," said Chris Draper, VP of product management, in the announcement. "Innovation is at the core of Rogers products and services, and with the Ultimate 50Mbps Internet tier, our superior network and speed ensures customers continue to enjoy the ultimate Internet experience."
Rogers has also boosted the download speed for its ‘Extreme Plus’ tier of service to 25 Mbps from 18 Mbps with an increased usage allowance of 125 GB per month at no extra charge to residential customers.