Rogers brings Pro On-the-Go service to Ottawa

Rogers is expanding its Pro On-the-Go service to Ottawa, bringing safe contactless support and flexible delivery options in the nation's capital. Rogers partnered with mobile retail store Enjoy to make this initiative happen. The service lets customers choose the time and date that works best for them. A Rogers Pro will then deliver the device and assist the customer with setting it up. This setup process can be done over the phone, through a video chat, or six-feet-apart right on the customers' front porch or yard. The Rogers Pro can also offer tips and tricks on getting the most out of their devices.

According to the national carrier, the service is available for over 10 million Canadians, since it's also available in Vancouver, the Greater Toronto Area, and some parts of Southwestern Ontario. Rogers plans to expand this service to more areas this year. You can learn more about it through this link.

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Rogers donates phones with voice, data plans to women's shelters in B.C.

Rogers is working with a handful of women's shelters in British Columbia to offer complimentary devices with six months' worth of free voice and data plans. The project hopes to provide connectivity to vulnerable citizens, like women and children who suddenly find themselves at home with an abusive family member. It's also meant to help women find safe housing with the help of the city staff as well as access other shelter services offered in their areas.

"Whether calling emergency services, accessing support, or staying in touch with loved ones, the donations are aimed at helping vulnerable women with their immediate and crisis needs," said Rick Sellers, president of the B.C. region of Rogers Communications, in a press release.

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City of Toronto partners with tech companies to provide free internet access to vulnerable residents

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The city of Toronto hopes to give more vulnerable residents access to free temporary internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several technology and telecommunication companies have donated to the city to help connect 25 large residential apartment buildings located in low-income neighbourhoods. 

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Ontario government partners with Apple, Rogers to give 21,000 iPads to students from low-income families

The government of Ontario has announced a new partnership with Apple and Rogers to offer over 21,000 iPads to students in the province who come from low-income families. The tablets will come with free Rogers wireless data until June 2020 and pre-loaded access to the Ontario government's learn-at-home portal. According to Rogers, the tablets will start arriving in the coming week. But it isn't specified what iPad model the students will get, and if the program will extend to more provinces. The partnership is meant to support the government's Learn At Home program.