SamKnows says Rogers customers are getting the download speeds they're paying for

John Boynton, (left) EVP and chief marketing officer of Rogers and Alex Salter CEO of SamKnows at the media briefingIt is downright tricky to track broadband speed performance and even trickier to make pronouncements that one's service is better, faster or more consistent thant the competition's. Rogers hired third party broadband performance testing expert SamKnows to track their speeds. As per SamKnows' findings, Rogers delivered on avarage 100 per cent or more of advertised download speeds on the most popular subscription packages.

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iPad mini and 4th generation iPad now at TELUS and Rogers

People considering 4G-LTE enabled versions of Apple's iPad and iPad mini can now consider getting them through TELUS or Rogers. Both carriers have informed us that they are carrying the popular tablets in their stores.

TELUS is offering a number of simple data and payment plans providing its customers with the option to share data with family members across multiple devices on the same account. With the TELUS Easy Tablet program, customers can purchase their new tablet for a low upfront price and pay off the remaining balance over a set term in equal monthly payments. 

Rogers is sweetening their deal with a special offer for customers who get their brand new iPad before July 7, 2013 at participating locations: they can get up to $100 off over 10 months on select wireless internet plans. More info on this promo and on our range of wireless internet plans on www.Rogers.com/iPad.  

Rogers expands LTE network to four new markets today

Rogers has announced that they have launched their LTE Max network to a number of new markets including

• ·         Muskoka, Ont.
• ·         Sault Ste. Marie, Ont
• ·         Brooks, Cochrane and Canmore, Alta.
• ·         Sydney, N.S.
• ·         we’re also expanding our coverage in the Moncton, N.B., area.

The LTE network has also expanded to cover Saint-Georges, Que. and Bathurst, N.B. 

Rogers LTE Max is a premium network made up of dual frequency 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz bands that enables the fastest speeds in Canada for a premium wireless internet experience .Rogers has the largest nationally deployed LTE Max network that gives our customers access to the fastest wireless speeds in Canada. As well, our premium LTE Max devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One are optimized on their LTE Max Network.

Nokia's Lumia 520 now available in Canada on Rogers, Koodo and TELUS

Nokia Canada today announced that the Nokia Lumia 520 will be available to Canadians across three carriers, including Rogers, Koodo and TELUS. This innovative and affordable smartphone offers free navigation and exclusive digital lenses, features normally found in high-end smartphones in a 4-inch device. The Nokia Lumia 520 is available today at Rogers (please visit rogers.com for full pricing details). The device is also available at Koodo on May 9^th in black for $150 or $0 on the tab. On May 17^th, it will be available at TELUS in black for $149 with a TELUS pre-paid plan.

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