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Rogers Communications has been named Canada’s most reliable internet provider by Opensignal, a leading independent network analytics firm. The report highlights Rogers’ wins in reliability, consistent quality, and download speeds. The recognition follows last month’s designation of Rogers as Canada’s most reliable wireless network.

President Bret Leech credited the achievement to Rogers Xfinity, while CTO Mark Kennedy emphasized the company’s $70 billion network investment over two decades. Rogers plans to expand multi-gig speeds to eight million homes this year, continuing its push for enhanced internet reliability and performance.

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Rogers has unveiled 2024’s most shared moments on its 5G network, highlighting Canadians’ passion for music, sports, and nature. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dominated, with Toronto and Vancouver concerts generating 74TB of data—enough to stream her music catalog 63,000 times.

Sports fans rallied behind events like the 111th Grey Cup (3.95TB) and Blue Jays’ home opener (3.1TB). A solar eclipse drew Montreal, Niagara Falls, and Kingston residents to share 184,000 photos, consuming 8.83TB. “We’re committed to keeping Canadians connected,” said Rogers CTO Mark Kennedy.

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Rogers has unveiled Storm-Ready WiFi, a Canadian-first home internet backup solution. This innovative device integrates advanced Rogers technology with automatic cellular network switching during power or network outages.

The system includes a rechargeable battery offering up to four hours of connectivity and doubles as a WiFi extender for enhanced everyday coverage. Customers can monitor status via the Rogers Xfinity app. “Reliable connectivity is essential,” said Tony Staffieri, Rogers CEO. Initially available in British Columbia, Storm-Ready WiFi will roll out nationwide in February.

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Taylor Swift’s final Eras Tour concert in Vancouver shattered Canada’s mobile data usage record. Fans on Rogers 5G consumed over 11 terabytes (TB) of data during her BC Place performance, surpassing the 7.4 TB record set earlier in Toronto.

Rogers invested $10 million to enhance BC Place’s 5G network, boosting capacity 38 times with infrastructure upgrades. Over three Vancouver shows, attendees used a staggering 32 TB of data, equivalent to uploading 895,000 photos. The network redesign involved 10,000 hours of planning and 40 technicians. Temporary Cell on Wheels ensured robust connectivity for crowds outside.

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Rogers just spent $8 million to boost its 5G network at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, getting ready for Taylor Swift’s six epic Eras Tour concerts in November. Over the summer, the telecom giant worked 16,000 hours to ensure fans stay connected during the shows, where data use is expected to skyrocket.

At previous shows, fans used more than 5.5 terabytes of data—enough to stream all of Swift’s music 4,500 times. With ticket sales projected at US$13 million per night, Toronto’s tourism industry is also set to benefit from the singer’s visit.

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Rogers Communications has been named the fastest and most reliable internet provider in Canada by Opensignal, the leading independent network benchmarking firm. The report highlights Rogers’ consistent delivery of reliable service, the fastest overall download speeds, and the best streaming experience in Canada.

Chief Technology and Information Officer Ron McKenzie attributed this recognition to Rogers’ $40 billion investment in its networks over the past decade and the planned $4 billion investment this year. Rogers’ national network connects over 60% of Canadian households, and recent upgrades have increased speeds for one million Ontario homes.

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