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Rogers has launched a $50 million national effort to reduce children’s screen time, responding to growing parental concern. The five-year program, Screen Break, offers online tools to help families set data limits and device downtime around meals and bedtime.

Developed with Toronto Metropolitan University’s The Dias think tank, the campaign also funds youth physical activity programs, beginning with the YMCA. The initiative follows a Rogers survey showing Canadians aged 11 to 17 spend over five hours daily on phones, exceeding pediatric guidelines. Most parents surveyed agree. The issue is widespread.

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Rogers Communications has launched Rogers Satellite, a new service that promises to keep Canadians connected in areas without cellular coverage. The company says it is the first provider in the country to support voice and video calling applications over satellite, including WhatsApp.

Customers can also access Google Maps, AccuWeather, X and more, with additional apps expected as developers update their software. Rogers is also introducing satellite-to-mobile connectivity for IoT businesses, enabling remote asset tracking and sensor monitoring. The service follows a beta trial that tallied more than one million text messages.

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Rogers Communications has agreed to sell its portfolio of nine Rogers Business data centres to InfraRed Capital Partners, part of Sun Life. Rogers will continue selling data centre services for InfraRed and provide network connectivity.

The deal, part of Rogers’ plan to divest non-core assets, is expected to close by year-end 2025 pending regulatory approval. Proceeds will be used to repay debt. The sale does not include Rogers’ corporate data centres used for network and IT operations. InfraRed, an experienced digital infrastructure owner, will work with Rogers to ensure a smooth customer transition.

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Lost in the woods? Now you can text for help. Rogers just launched a satellite-to-mobile service that turns any smartphone into a satellite phone—for free, during beta. With coverage spanning five million+ square kilometres, the service supports texting and 911 access in even Canada’s most remote spots.

SAR Alberta is already using it, calling it “a game changer.” After beta wraps in October, it’s free on Rogers’ Ultimate Plan or $15/month. Next up: data, apps, and voice. CEO Tony Staffieri says it’s about saving lives and setting wireless milestones. And yes, it works on the shores of Hudson Bay.

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Rogers is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call, made on July 1, 1985, when Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton used a 10-pound mobile phone to reach Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau at Nathan Phillips Square. The milestone launched a wireless era that has transformed daily life. Since then, Rogers has invested $45 billion to evolve from 1G voice to today’s 5G+ networks.

Canadians now make 100 million calls and use 6.5 billion megabytes of data daily on Rogers’ network. CEO Tony Staffieri called the moment a testament to Rogers’ legacy of innovation.

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Rogers Communications has closed a $7 billion equity investment led by Blackstone and backed by Canada’s top institutional investors, including CPP Investments, CDPQ, PSP Investments, BCI, and IMCO. The transaction gives Blackstone a non-controlling stake in a Rogers subsidiary holding part of its wireless backhaul infrastructure.

Rogers retains full operational control, and the unit’s financials will remain consolidated. CEO Tony Staffieri said the deal reflects investor confidence and supports Rogers’ strategy to unlock asset value and reduce debt. The deal highlights growing institutional interest in telecom infrastructure as a long-term investment class.

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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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