Rogers
(Source: Rogers)
  • Rogers (RCI.A) has launched new fibre-powered Ignite Internet packages and bundles
  • The service has symmetrical download and upload speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second (Gbps)
  • Existing Rogers customers that subscribe to Ignite Internet Gigabit 1.5 will be automatically upgraded to symmetrical speeds up to 2.5 Gbps starting today at no extra cost
  • Rogers is a leading Canadian technology and media company that provides communications services and entertainment to consumers and businesses
  • Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI.A) was trading at $76.00, with a loss of $0.85 or 1.106 per cent at 11:29 AM ET

Rogers (RCI.A) has launched new fibre-powered Ignite Internet packages offering symmetrical download and upload speeds of up to 2.5 Gigabits per second.

Eligible Rogers customers that subscribe to Ignite Internet Gigabit 1.5 will be upgraded to 2.5 Gbps starting today at no extra cost.

“Access to high-speed internet is critical and we are committed to bringing our fibre-powered network to more communities and neighbourhoods so customers will have access to our full suite of services, including the ultimate entertainment experience with Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream, with the award-winning Voice Remote,” said Robert Dépatie, President and Chief Operating Officer, Home and Business, Rogers Communications.

“Our Ignite Internet packages and bundles, with even faster download and upload speeds, mean that customers can enjoy a more reliable, responsive connection for streaming music or movies, video conferencing or broadcasting live streams, as well as creating backups or saving large files to the cloud,” he added.

Rogers has been rolling out fibre-powered Internet service to more homes and businesses.

Rogers recently announced the successful completion of lab and customer trials on its fibre-powered network to deliver lightning-fast download and upload speeds of 8 Gbps, which will be available in select areas across Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland later this summer.

Rogers is a leading Canadian technology and media company that provides communications services and entertainment to consumers and businesses.

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI.A) was trading at $76.00, with a loss of $0.85 or 1.106 per cent at 11:29 AM ET.

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