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Growth continued, but more slowly, across Rogers products in 2008

TORONTO – While still posting healthy subscriber gains across all products, the rate of growth in 2008 at Rogers Wireless, cable, telecom and Internet slowed in 2008, the company announced with the release of its preliminary year-end subscriber results this morning. The company’s Apple iPhone rollout continued to proceed well as Rogers added 130,000 customers for the device in the quarter, 40% of which were new customers. "Rogers ended 2008 with healthy growth in both our wireless and cable subscriber bases reflecting our innovative offerings that have the features, convenience and value that Canadians want," said Alan Horn, chairman and...