Cable / Telecom News

Kicking ’em while they’re down, Rogers Telecom expands into B.C. Lower Mainland


TORONTO – With the headlines in British Columbia and Alberta touting the Telus strike which began today, Rogers Telecom announced it’s expanding its local phone service further into the Lower Mainland of B.C., adding five more communities to its coverage area.Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and the Newton area of Surrey are the main communities. With today's announcement, Rogers Telecom facilities (formerly the Sprint Canada network, which Rogers purchased earlier this year) are now co-located in 160 wire centres across Canada. "Residents and businesses in these Lower Mainland communities will now have a choice when it comes to selecting a provider...