Telus achieves lowest network latency
SEATTLE — As was the case in the previous quarter, Rogers Communications ranked as the fastest fixed broadband provider among top Canadian providers in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to Seattle-based Ookla’s latest Speedtest Global Index measurement of network speeds in Canada.
Based on Speedtest Intelligence data from October to December 2020, Ookla awarded Rogers a fixed-broadband speed score of 147.12. Close behind was Canada’s other big cable company Shaw Communications with a speed score of 146.96, followed by Telus (105.9), Bell Canada (103.62), Cogeco (98.27), Videotron (94.65) and TekSavvy (39.36).
Ookla’s speed score…
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WATERLOO – Five projects announced today by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) will deliver broadband service down 130 kilometres of roads within the region of Waterloo, bringing better connectivity to more than 1,000 homes and businesses.
Including the investments from the companies and SWIFT (whose money comes from the federal, Ontario and local governments), over $11.6 million will be spent on these upgrades, says a SWIFT release.
SWIFT will cover $7.8 million of the costs of the five fibre-to-the-home projects.
The projects are:
North Frontenac Telephone Corporation has been awarded funding to support two FTTH projects which will collectively service 103…
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Adds 26 more towns to existing 5G footprint
TORONTO — Rogers Communications is starting to roll out Canada’s first 5G standalone core network, powered by Ericsson, in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, the company announced today.
Rogers also gave an update on the expansion of its existing 5G network footprint, saying it has added 26 new cities and towns in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, bringing its 5G coverage to a total of 160 communities across the country. (Please see the individual press releases for a list of communities in each province. Rogers’…
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TORONTO – Rogers Communications announced Thursday a new partnership with the National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV), to provide free phones and data plans to women’s shelters across the country that support Indigenous women and children.
“It’s unfathomable to imagine the dual crises of domestic violence and physical isolation brought on by Covid-19. We are well into a second wave, and the need is urgent,” said Sevaun Palvetzian, chief communications officer and lead for corporate social responsibility at Rogers.
“For women and children escaping violence and abuse, phones and connectivity provide an essential digital lifeline. We’re proud to work with…
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TORONTO — With Canada now deep into the second wave of Covid-19, Rogers Communications today announced it is extending its services to organizations supporting vulnerable Canadians, with thousands of previously donated devices, voice and data plans extended by an additional six months.
During the first wave of the pandemic, Rogers helped to support vulnerable women and children, youth and LGBTQ2S+ communities through various partnerships with Women’s Shelters Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, 360 Kids, Durham Children’s Aid Foundation, The 519, LGBT Youthline, Qmunity, GRIS Montreal and Pflag Canada.
With today’s announcement, organizations such as Women’s Shelters Canada, Big Brothers…
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GATINEAU — Edmonton’s Akash Broadcasting today received approval from the CRTC to acquire the ethnic radio station CKER-FM (World FM 101.7) from Rogers Sports and Media and to obtain a new broadcasting licence to continue the station’s operation.
However, Akash’s request for an exception to the payment of tangible benefits resulting from the transaction, due to the economic impact of Covid-19, has been denied by the Commission in its decision today.
This will be Akash’s first radio station in Edmonton. It currently owns and operates CJCN-FM in Surrey, B.C., also a commercial ethnic radio station. The broadcaster has said…
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TORONTO — On Giving Tuesday, the Salvation Army Canada and Rogers Communications announced Canadians now have a touchless digital giving option to safely donate to the annual Christmas Kettles Campaign.
Powered by the Rogers LTE-M network, hundreds of the Salvation Army’s signature Christmas kettles will be equipped with “touchless giving” technology from Canadian start-up tiptap, allowing Canadians to “tap to give” using a credit card or smartphone. At the kettles this year, Canadians will see a pre-set donation amount of $5, with an option to tap up to 10 times to increase their donation on the spot, if desired.
“This…
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“If you think it’s right, just keep at it”
COLETTE WATSON IS ONE of the most accomplished Canadian broadcasters in history and despite her voluntary departure from Rogers earlier this year, she’s not done.
Watson (above) left her position as senior vice-president of television and broadcast operations in June and left behind a legacy of success. Recent wins included her team’s successful lobbying of the CRTC to let vertically-integrated companies move funds from community TV to over-the-air TV (which, along with cost-cutting, made CityTV profitable again), and shocking many by winning OMNI Television a new must-carry licence, securing its future.
These were…
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WINNIPEG — Rogers Communications today announced that it has turned on its 5G service in Winnipeg and Brandon, Manitoba.
Customers in these locations on Rogers Infinite and Rogers for Business Shared Unlimited Data plans with compatible 5G devices will now have access to this next generation wireless technology. More than 2.2 million Canadians are on 5G-ready Rogers Infinite unlimited data plans.
Including these communities, Rogers 5G network (powered by Ericsson’s tech), now reaches a total of 134 cities and towns across the country offering 10 times more coverage than any other carrier. Please click here for the company’s 5G coverage…
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Companies say they won’t pursue the acquisition further
TORONTO and NEW YORK — The joint Altice USA-Rogers Communications months-long pursuit of Cogeco and Cogeco Communications has come to an end, with the companies’ second acquisition offer expiring today and both Altice and Rogers saying they won’t pursue the matter further.
In an email statement sent to Cartt.ca, an Altice spokesperson said: “Our offer to acquire Cogeco in order to own Atlantic Broadband has expired and we do not intend to extend it. We remain committed to our growth strategy and continue to focus on opportunities to drive value for our…
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