MONTREAL and TORONTO – Rogers is not just going to quietly walk away from its attempted purchase of Cogeco’s Canadian assets, which the company made clear with another statement today which says it would maintain the company’s headquarters in Montreal and hire even more people if shareholders approve the purchase.
As reported, Altice USA made a $10.3 billion bid for Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications because it wants the company’s American network operations, Atlantic Broadband. The U.S. company came to an agreement to sell Cogeco’s Canadian operations to Rogers, which is already a significant Cogeco shareholder.
Cogeco’s board and controlling shareholder…
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NEW YORK and TORONTO – Despite the utter rejection of its bid to buy Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Cable Wednesday, suitors Altice USA and Rogers Communications issued a release Thursday indicating they will continue to push for the acquisition, saying the $10.3 billion offer is more than fair.
“We strongly believe that we presented a very attractive offer – one that would reward all Cogeco shareholders with a significant premium – and we stand by that offer. We remain committed to pursuing this transaction and are open to engaging with shareholders and the boards in a constructive dialogue.”
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TORONTO – Zone·tv is today introducing “Ignite Health at Home,” a new interactive app for Rogers Ignite TV families to find resources for healthy eating, fitness, mindfulness and spirituality, the company announced.
Rogers is the first Canadian TV service provider to integrate this lifestyle app onto its premium TV service (pictured).
With content from well-known brands such as Bon Appétit, The New Yorker, Redbook and Popular Science, Health at Home categories include fitness and body, food and nutrition, spirit and wellness, “feel good” movies and casual games, designed to build up cognitive resilience while enabling viewers’ minds an opportunity to escape,…
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FENELON FALLS, Ont. – Cartt.ca has learned Rogers Communications has purchased rural broadband provider Cable Cable of Fenelon Falls, Ontario.
“Cable Cable has been a cornerstone of our local communities since its inception in 1983,” said Michael Fiorini, CEO of Cable Cable, in the press release announcing the sale this morning. “From a small cable startup serving a single community to a multi-service telecom serving thousands; it has been quite the journey. I attribute our many years of growth and success to the committed local staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure we offer the best experiences possible for…
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TORONTO — Rogers announced today some of its Rogers Infinite plans will now come with six free months of Apple Music for subscribers.
Available only for select plans, the offer gives new and existing customers free access to Apple Music to enjoy across a range of devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, HomePod, CarPlay, PC and Android devices, says the news release.
“We’re always looking for ways to deliver more value to our customers and this exclusive Apple Music offer for Rogers Infinite customers is another example of that,” said Brent Johnston, president of wireless for Rogers…
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MONTREAL — TVA Group’s Incendo production company announced Tuesday it has begun principal photography in Montreal on two more TV movies for Rogers which will air as part of Citytv’s Fall in Love Friday line-up.
The first film announced today is One of a Kind Love, starring Canadian actors Jocelyn Hudon (When Hope Calls, Ice), Jake Manley (The Order, A Dog’s Journey) and Daniela Sandiford (Small Crimes, Good Sam). Written by Barbara Kymlicka, the film is directed by Philippe Lupien (Nous sommes le Freak Show, Bernard le Grand, Amen).
In One of a Kind Love, Kyra (played by Hudon) dreams of…
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TORONTO — Rogers Communications announced Tuesday morning its 5G network has expanded to more than 50 new cities and towns and is expected to reach a total of more than 60 markets by the end of the year.
In January, Rogers initially rolled out its 5G network in downtown Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Coverage has now been expanded in the Greater Vancouver area and the Greater Toronto Area. In addition, other major cities now covered by the Rogers 5G network include Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Quebec City. Additional new locations range from small towns to metropolitan centres…
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ST. JOHN’S – Rogers Communications Step Up to the Plate initiative with Food Banks Canada arrived in Newfoundland and southwestern Ontario today.
The company delivered food hampers that will provide more than 197,000 meals for local food banks across the province which will help fill the plates of more than 9,300 Newfoundlanders.
In southwestern Ontario, the food hampers will provide more than 524,000 meals for local food banks, helping fill the plates of almost 25,000 Southwestern Ontarians.
The Step Up to the Plate initiative started in June at Rogers Centre in Toronto, with Rogers employee volunteers and their families filling food hampers…
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TORONTO — Toronto-based interactive app provider Zone-tv today introduced its “Ignite Fun at Home” app which is available exclusively on Rogers Ignite TV.
Zone-tv’s new app is designed to help parents and kids stay both entertained and educated at home. The “edutainment-centric” interactive service offers learning categories which include art, math, science, life skills, geography and history, says the news release. The app also includes a selection of movies and interactive games designed to stimulate and train young minds, says the release.
Zone-tv’s Ignite Fun at Home service is managed by Zone-tv and available on Ignite TV through the Apps…
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GATINEAU — The CRTC is putting on hold a recent application by Rogers asking the Commission to provide relief in an ongoing dispute with Bell over access to utility poles in New Brunswick owned by NB Power because the larger issue of joint-use pole arrangements is likely to be addressed during another proceeding already underway, the Commission said in a recent letter.
The issue of access to poles and other infrastructure is an age-old issue and continues to be a major challenge for the industry and will only grow when 5G gains real traction when it is rolled out…
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