Rogers Wireless

Rogers Wireless and RIM launch the new GPS-enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Smartphone

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:37:37 +0000

TORONTO and WATERLOO, ON, Jan. 31 /CNW/ - Rogers Wireless (TSX: RCI; NYSE:RCI) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8110 smartphone. In addition to providing customers with the industry's leading mobile messaging solution, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is packed with multimedia features and now includes built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) with mapping software, making it an ideal smartphone for both consumers and business users, on Canada's most reliable wireless network.

BlackBerry Pearl 8110 (blue)The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is small, stylish and incredibly versatile. It features RIM's popular SureType(R) keyboard system, which has been enhanced to include word completion and a spell checker. Alongside built-in GPS, exceptional mobile messaging and impressive multimedia capabilities, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 also includes an enhanced visual interface. » read more »

Rogers Wireless launches Nokia 668RVI "Talking Cellphone" for customers with vision loss

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:01:11 +0000

Nokia 6682

Rogers Wireless today announced the launch of the Nokia 6682RVI, equipped with screen reading software to make it accessible for customers with vision loss.

The Nokia 6682RVI, equipped with Nuance TALKS(TM) software from Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) gives consumers with vision loss equal and independent access to many of today's advanced wireless features and services. Nuance TALKS essentially turns the Nokia 6682RVI handset into a "talking phone" by converting menus, instructions and content displayed on the screen into audio output through its internal speaker, or an optional wired or Bluetooth headset. » read more »

Majority of Rogers' Remaining TDMA and Analogue Subscribers Already Moved to GSM

admin — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:56:40 +0000

Remaining TDMA/Analogue subscribers urged to make the free switch and enjoy Canada's most advanced and reliable network

Rogers Wireless has announced that nearly 200,000 former TDMA/analogue customers have already made the switch to GSM in advance of the May 31, 2007 turndown.

On January 10, 2007, Rogers announced that it would be turning down its older TDMA and analogue networks effective May 31, 2007 and move the remaining customers on these older networks onto its advanced GSM network. TDMA and analogue customers were advised that they would keep their existing phone numbers and service plans after the transition and have been provided a free GSM phone.

"The program has been tremendously successful," said John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. "The majority of our customers have chosen to transition to our more advanced GSM service, and are now enjoying the benefits of being on Canada's most reliable network with the fewest dropped calls," he added. » read more »

Rogers Wireless and HTC Launch HTC S621 Smartphone in Canada

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:32:38 +0000

Rogers Wireless partners with world's leading innovator of Microsoft Windows Mobile devices

HTC S621 smartphone

Rogers Wireless and High Tech Computer Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC"), the world's leading provider of Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile-based smart devices, today announced the availability of the super slim HTC S621 smartphone in Canada.

HTC is making its debut on the Canadian market with the HTC S621 providing consumers with a powerful, messaging-centric smartphone that is slim, stylish and compact. The HTC S621 features an ergonomically designed exterior, vivid display and the power of Windows Mobile 5.0(R), enabling users to easily stay connected, productive and entertained while on the go. » read more »

WiderThan Powers Rogers Wireless Music Services

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:56:32 +0000

WiderThan announced it has launched a full-function Music-on-Demand (MOD) service for Rogers Wireless Inc. With the launch of Rogers MusicStore, Rogers, Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider, becomes the first Canadian wireless service provider to offer their customers both a pay-per-download and a subscription service option for both mobile handsets and PCs.

With the Rogers MusicStore service, Rogers' subscribers can download full music tracks over-the-air and over-the-Internet and transfer digital music between their mobile devices and PCs. Using WiderThan's mobile music service platform, Rogers is also offering a new indie music portal called Redpipe. Redpipe enables customers and music artists to upload and share their music and videos, both over the mobile network and the Internet. Acquired content can be played on Rogers' supported phones, PCs, and all Microsoft "Plays For Sure" mobile devices. » read more »