GATINEAU – Some consensus around a Rogers Communications proposal for IP to IP connection emerged during the first day of rebuttals Monday at the CRTC’s interconnection hearing.
Rogers decided that it would be easier to live with the status quo in IP interconnection and pay for the costs of converting IP traffic to TDM (time-division multiplexing) to terminate voice calls on ILECs network as long as ILECs would negotiate IP interconnection where they offer it to either a subsidiary, a division or an unaffiliated carrier. Last week, Rogers requested the commission require the ILECs to pay…
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WINNIPEG – Residents of Manitoba are encouraged to begin using 10-digit dialing for all wireline and wireless calls starting December 1st, in preparation for the mandatory switch over which begins on July 29, 2012.
The Telecommunications Alliance, whose members in Manitoba include MTS, Rogers, Telus, Bell and Westman Communications Group, said Tuesday that the province’s telecommunications service providers will all be able to support 10-digit dialed calls starting early next month.
"10-digit local dialing and the addition of a new area code are forward-looking measures that will help the entire communications industry meet the continually growing demand for new services. A…
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TORONTO – Rogers Communications activated its first Long Term Evolution (LTE) smart phones this week after shipping Samsung Galaxy S II devices to the first customers on the company's national reservation system.
Customers using the Rogers exclusive device on its LTE network will get speeds similar to broadband connections, making it easier to use their devices to download apps, stream HD videos and music, or play on-line games, with few delays or buffering, the company said.
"We're thrilled to offer this great new LTE Samsung smartphone to our customers first," said John Boynton, Rogers’ EVP and chief marketing officer, in the…
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TORONTO – Rogers Media has kicked off a national marketing campaign in support of new channel FX Canada that is launching Monday at 9pm ET/PT (8CT, 7MT).
Headlining the campaign is a promotional stunt for the comedy series Wilfred which will see “dogs” infiltrate markets including Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. From public transit to city corners to sporting events, the dogs will be integrated in daily commuter activities in promotion of the critically-acclaimed series.
Rogers is also airing targeted television promos showcasing the channel’s programming on its networks and channels, in addition to 30-second radio spots and 10-second tags. Print ads are…
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GATINEAU – The CRTC has told online gamers that its complaints over Rogers network management policies have been heard and that the big ISP may face some sort of penalty or public hearing.
According to a news release Thursday evening from Openmedia.ca, the Canadian Gamers Organization was told by the Commission in a letter on Thursday from chief compliance and enforcement officer Andrea Rosen that its ongoing complaints against Rogers will be referred to the Commission’s Compliance and Enforcement Sector for further action.
The gamers say that Rogers’ throttling…
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IMAGINE TUNING INTO the World Series on Rogers Sportsnet and a little bar popped up on the bottom of your TV screen that said “buffering…” or that you saw some stalled pixelated nonsense on your big HDTV set, instead of the first pitch.
Most of us, used to decades of easy viewing, of turning on the TV and the video is stable, reliable and clear, would lose it. Our expectations, when we want to be entertained with a TV show, are high. We can’t stand technical interruptions and those high expectations are carried with us as we try to watch…
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GATINEAU – Yak Communications and Wind Mobile (both of which are owned by Globalive) believe that equal access on wireline and wireless may have outlived its useful purpose. Representatives for the companies made the comments before the CRTC on Wednesday as part its interconnection hearing.
Ed Antecol, VP of regulatory and carrier relations for both Yak and Wind, reiterated comments made on Tuesday by Rogers that the cost of doing equal access long distance for wireless doesn’t make economic sense. Yak connects to four Fido switches, yet derives a very small amount of monthly revenue – about $6,000 – from…
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TORONTO – Profits at Rogers rose 29% in the third quarter, ended September 30, while net income was $491 million, up from $380 million in the same period last year. Operating revenue increased to $3.15 billion from $3.11 billion.
Wireless data revenue growth grew by 28% and net post-paid subscriber additions totalled 74,000, helping drive wireless data revenue to comprise 36% of wireless network revenue. During the quarter, the company activated and upgraded 609,000 additional smart phones, of which approximately 42% were for new subscribers, compared to 529,000 in the prior year quarter. Smart phone subscribers, who typically generate ARPU nearly twice…
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TORONTO – After announcing its third quarter results on Wednesday morning, Rogers also said that CFO Bill Linton will retire next year. He will be replaced by Anthony Staffieri.
Before joining Rogers, Linton (pictured) was president and CEO of Call-Net Enterprises, later Sprint Canada, which was acquired by Rogers Communications in July 2005. His experience in the communications and technology sector also includes CFO of Rogers Cantel and chairman and CEO of Prior Data Services.
Linton will transition responsibility for the finance function…
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TORONTO – Corus Entertainment and Astral Media both finalized multi-year deals with NBCUniversal Television Canada Tuesday for the linear and non-linear rights to numerous titles from the Hollywood studio and content provider.
Corus said that the deal means that big screen hits such as Little Fockers, The Adjustment Bureau, Bridesmaids and the upcoming release Tower Heist will be featured on its Movie Central service in 2011 and 2012.
Astral’s agreement includes first-window titles such as Little Fockers, Hop, The Adjustment Bureau and Fast Five which will be available to subscribers of The Movie Network, Mpix and Super Ecran. In addition, new releases will first…
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