Rogers Communications Inc is a Canadian Media and Communications company that has diversified its operations into three primary streams of business. Apart from being the country's only carrier operating on the world standard GSM technology platform, Rogers wireless is also recognized as Canada's largest voice and data communications service provider. Rogers Cable and Telecom has the distinction of providing cable television, high speed internet access, residential telephone services and video retailing to most of Canada, while voice communication services, broadband internet connectivity to small, medium and large businesses across the country are provided by Rogers Business Solutions , which again is a national provider. Rogers Media is the third arm of the Corporation and is Canada's premier collection of category leading media assets with business interests in televised shopping, publishing and sports entertainment and radio and television broadcasting.
Serving more than 6.2 million wireless voice and data subscribers and around 211,000 one way messaging [paging] Rogers Wireless subscribers, Rogers Wireless is Canada's leading wireless communications provider. Approximately 94% of Canada's population is catered to by the Rogers Wireless Network.
A subsidiary Concern of Rogers Communications, Rogers Telecom Inc. is a Toronto based company chiefly focused on providing integrated communications solutions by way of data, e-business and voice services to businesses and households. Following a 1993 branding agreement between parent concern Call-Net Enterprises Inc. and what is now Sprint Nextel Corporation, it was hitherto known as Sprint Canada Inc. On 7th July 2005, Sprint Canada Inc became Rogers Telecom Inc officially and Call-Net Enterprises Inc. was converted to Rogers Telecom Holdings Inc. July 1st 2005, the day when Rogers Telecom was acquired by Rogers Communications Inc was also the day when Rogers Home Phone Service was launched in Canada. There are two services: One is Voice over IP Technology through cable lines and the other is over traditional phone lines as in landline service. Most of the Greater Toronto Area enjoys VOIP Service, while there are plans to extend the service to Ottawa and Southwestern Ontario in late 2005.
Acquired by Rogers in November 2004, Fido and Fido Canada sell Fido Phones and Fido plans on the GSM Network that is shared by it with Rogers Wireless. Fido's wide range of voice and high speed data communications, products and services cater to more than 1.3 million subscribers. Fido Solutions Inc. offers Fido digital wireless services. The wireless industry in Canada was taken by storm in 1996, the year when Fido was launched. Fido's unique approach to pricing combined with the Fido money back satisfaction guarantee turned the wireless handset into a must-have every day communication tool. Fido keeps abreast with technology and continues to update its services with new Fido offerings and Fido services in the realm of voice and data transmission and wireless internet so that customers continue to have access to the latest that the communications industry has to offer by way of entertainment and wireless connectivity.
You can avail of free shipping and free accessories on purchase of a Rogers Wireless Phone. The best of phones and data devices from Nokia, Motorola, LG and Samsung is brought to you by Rogers. Rogers Wireless also provides all in one Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs] including Palm Treos, Blackberry and HP Ipaq models.
These services are extended to Rogers subscribers in the US through Roger's agreements with various US Wireless operators. Moreover, wireless access is also available to Rogers subscribers internationally in over 140 countries including Europe, Asia and Latin America through roaming agreements with other wireless providers. All you have to do is to sign up right away for your Rogers Wireless Phone subscription.