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Rogers pays a billion

TORONTO - Rogers Communications, in a statement released today, says the nearly $1 billion it bid to increase its spectrum holdings during the current wireless auction will ensure the company is “well prepared to serve its customers now and in the future with leading innovative broadband wireless services.” "The 20 MHz of Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum gained through the auction supports Rogers' continued growth strategy, and is a responsible investment particularly in the future diverse and growing opportunities to be found in broadband wireless data services," said Rob Bruce, president, Rogers Wireless. "This additional spectrum provides us with the...