TORONTO – Rogers Wireless announced Wednesday that it will be turning down its older TDMA and analog networks effective May 31, 2007 and will move customers on these older networks onto its advanced GSM network.
GSM, which stands for Global System for Mobile Telecommunications, is proven for its superior coverage and signal quality and is used by 80% of the world’s wireless customers including the vast majority of Rogers customers in Canada, says the press release.
"By transitioning subscribers who are still on our TDMA and analog networks to our more advanced GSM service, these customers will enjoy the benefits of being on Canada’s clearest network at no additional cost," said John Boynton, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer.
TDMA and analog customers will keep their existing phone numbers and service plans after the transition but will need new handsets. Rogers has begun an extensive program of communication to customers including letters, notifications on bills and intercept calls to ensure that these relatively few remaining TDMA and analog customers take advantage of the offer of a free upgrade to Rogers GSM network prior to the end of May, 2007.
