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.
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.