Future-proof solutions part of path to 10G
TORONTO and ANDOVER, Mass. – Casa Systems, a provider of physical and cloud-native broadband technology solutions for wireless, cable, and fixed networks, announced yesterday Rogers Communications is using its virtual converged cable access platform (vCCAP) and distributed access architecture (DAA) solutions to power its next generation of broadband services.
A partnership between the two companies will enable the delivery of “multi-gigabit broadband services with fast, scalable capacity and a superior subscriber experience,” a press release says.
“We look forward to helping Rogers evolve their network to a next-gen cloud-based architecture that delivers high performance…
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OTTAWA – The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage today heard from several witnesses who warned that if the proposed merger between Rogers and Shaw were to go through, there would be serious consequences for local news in Canada.
The witnesses who appeared before the committee today included representatives from the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS), the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada, Open Media and Quebecor Media Inc.
Witnesses from the CRTC (Scott Hutton, chief of consumer, research and communications and Daniel Pye, director of television programming) were also…
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KELOWNA, B.C. — Rogers Communications announced today it has begun rolling out its Rogers Pro On-the-Go service to Kelowna, B.C.
The Pro On-the-Go service “offers personalized one-to-one support and phone delivery to Rogers wireless subscribers as soon as the same day, at no extra cost,” reads a press release.
“The Rogers Pro will hand-deliver the device and guide customers step by step on how to set it up, while also helping to transfer applications, contacts and photos, and set up email, all based on their personal preferences. The Rogers Pro will also bring a curated selection of accessories and devices so…
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TORONTO – Rogers Business announced today the expansion of its suite of Smart Cities and Smart Buildings Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
The new solutions, including an AI-powered parking guidance solution, an autonomous traffic management platform and sensors that can detect water leaks, “deliver on the growing needs of businesses and municipalities for sustainable, secure and operationally efficient infrastructure,” a press release explains. They “are designed to solve real business challenges while delivering cost savings and environmental benefits.”
Other new solutions from Rogers Business announced today include smart water management, mixed fleet management, transit fleet management, indoor air quality monitoring and…
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TORONTO — Corus Entertainment announced today its 13-channel streaming service StackTV — which as of recently includes the Lifetime network — is now available on Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream.
As of today, Rogers customers can add StackTV to their monthly Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream packages starting with the first month free when they subscribe. After the 30-day trial, subscriptions will automatically renew (unless cancelled) at StackTV’s regular monthly price of $9.99 for Ignite TV subscribers and $12.99 per month for Ignite SmartStream subscribers.
Rogers is the first telecom provider in Canada to partner with Corus to offer StackTV,…
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TORONTO – In the wake of Tony Staffieri being made permanent president and CEO of Rogers Communications, there have been several major changes to the company’s leadership team.
To start, the role of chief legal and regulatory officer, which was held by Lisa Damiani since spring of 2021, is no longer listed on the company’s leadership page. (Update: Damiani is staying on as an advisor for the Shaw transaction.)
Instead, Ted Woodhead, who was the company’s senior vice-president of regulatory, is now listed as chief regulatory officer and government affairs and Marisa Wyse is listed as chief legal officer. Woodhead first…
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SIMCOE, Ont. – Last December, Rogers Communications acquired Simcoe-based telecom KWIC Internet.
“KWIC’s founders made the decision to sell the company as they transition to other opportunities,” Mark Rapley, KWIC Internet’s general manager said in an emailed statement to Cartt.ca.
Founded in 1983 as a computer retailer, KWIC has since expanded into software development, managed IT and systems integration and telecom services.
The company, which has 25 employees based in its Simcoe office, is now “a full-range residential and business telecom provider, offering a complete suite of services for small and medium enterprise, alongside a locally-serviced and supported Internet, Television, and Home…
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TORONTO – Rogers Communications announced today Glenn Brandt (above) is the company’s new permanent chief financial officer, effective today.
Paulina Molnar has been the company’s interim CFO since Tony Staffieri left company abruptly last September. (Staffieri has since returned to the company and is now its president and CEO after a months-long power struggle you can read about here, here, and here.)
“I want to thank Paulina for her terrific work as Interim CFO and look forward to her continued leadership across our organization as SVP Controller and Risk Management,” Staffieri said, in a press release announcing…
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TORONTO – Rogers Communications received top scores in umlaut’s fixed broadband certification report, released today, including the highest total score at 929 out of a possible 1,000 (see chart above).
Telus and Bell meanwhile received total scores of 910 and 903 respectively. (Scores have been rounded.)
The scores are broken down by speed downlink, speed uplink and latency (see chart below).
Rogers received a score of 482 out of a maximum of 500 for speed downlink, while Telus scored 467 and Bell scored 464. For speed uplink, Rogers scored 220 out of a possible 250, Telus scored 207 and Bell scored 198.
For…
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Expects Shaw transaction to close in first half of 2022
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. today reported its total revenue is up 6% to $3.9 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31 compared to the same quarter the previous year.
Broken down by segment, wireless revenue increased 5% to $2.4 billion, media revenue increased 26% to $516 million and cable revenue was flat at $1 billion for the company’s fourth quarter of 2021.
For wireless, service revenue was up 6% to $1.7 billion and equipment revenue was up 4% to $680 million. Rogers reported 130,000 net postpaid wireless subscriber additions in…
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