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Samsung Galaxy S4 now available for reservation and pre-order
April 15th, 2013 a 9:00am
The latest Samsung Galaxy smartphone is loaded with features including the amazing “Smart Pause” function that senses when you look away from the screen and stops your video until you return. The Rogers Reservation System is now open for existing Rogers wireless customers to reserve the device and new customers can pre-order at www.rogers.com/GALAXYS4.
Here are three reasons why the Samsung Galaxy S4 deserves your attention:
- This next generation Galaxy device has amplified its specs. Now you can live-stream sports on the large five-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, which is also capable of displaying crystal clear 1080p video.
- Love taking photos? The ‘Dual Camera’ on the Galaxy S4 allows you to simultaneously use the 2 MP front camera and the 13 MP rear camera, giving you even more angles to Instagram. This functionality also powers the ‘Dual Video Call,’ allowing you to make and receive video calls with friends and family while also showcasing what you are looking at during the call.
- Play magician and accept a call with a wave of your hand with ‘Air Gesture.’
What about the blazing-fast speed?
Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is built to run on Rogers 2600 MHz LTE spectrum, the fastest wireless internet band available in Canada. Capable of delivering higher speeds than other LTE bands, the 2600 MHz spectrum with Rogers LTE means customers using the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone can do even more, even faster. Rogers has more LTE network deployed in the 2600 MHz spectrum band than any other carrier in Canada and will be further expanding to 44 new markets this spring.
When can I get it?
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is available in Black Mist and White Frost starting at $199.99 with select three year plans. Existing Rogers wireless customers can reserve theirs now on the Rogers Reservation System and new customers can pre-order their device at www.rogers.com/GALAXYS4. Customers who have reserved a device on the Rogers Reservation System or have pre-ordered the device on Rogers.com will start to receive devices beginning April 27th. In-store availability will begin on May 3rd at select Rogers retail locations across the country.
What do you think of the Samsung Galaxy S4? What features are you excited to try?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Update: April 26, 4:30 p.m.: Due to overwhelming global demand for the Samsung GALAXY S4, Samsung Canada will not be able to meet the pre-order date of April 27 for all customers. The company intended to ship pre-orders by the 27, and remains committed to fulfilling shipments in the coming days. We’re working hard to get the Galaxy S4 to Rogers customers who pre-ordered and reserved first. When you reserve a device with Rogers, you will be notified when the device has shipped and is available for pickup. Furthermore, as a limited time offer if your device doesn’t ship within 21 days from device launch in Canadian stores or reservation, whichever is later, we’ll apply a $50 credit to your account. For details please visit www.rogers.com/galaxys4. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Rogers LTE brings fastest BlackBerry Q10 experience to Canadians
April 9th, 2013 a 8:55am
Exciting news BlackBerry® 10 fans! When the new smartphone launches this spring, Rogers will be the first Canadian carrier to bring its customers the BlackBerry Q10 device that supports the blazing fast 2600 MHz LTE spectrum band. The BlackBerry Q10 smartphone will be available in both black and white, but Rogers customers will be the first to have access to the white model.
The BlackBerry Q10 smartphone includes the physical QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen combined with the power of the BlackBerry 10 platform – perfect for people who love to communicate and collaborate on-the-go.
What makes this BlackBerry so fast?
The BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is built to run on the 2600 MHz LTE spectrum band with Rogers LTE, Canada’s fastest wireless internet. Rogers has more 2600 MHz spectrum band deployed than any other carrier in Canada, so if you’re looking for speed, this is the place to get your device.
With the BlackBerry Q10 smartphone on the Rogers LTE network, you’ll be able to do more with your device, such as live stream HD sports with no buffering, download large files quickly and stream music at faster speeds. And we announced last month we will expand our 2600 MHz LTE spectrum to 44 new markets this spring.
Want your smartphone in white?
Device colour can be very important, maybe to add a little personality or match your handbag. Whatever the reason, Rogers customers will be the first to get the BlackBerry Q10 smartphone in white.
How do I get one?
The BlackBerry Q10 smartphone will be arriving at Rogers retail locations across Canada in the coming weeks starting at $199.99 with select three year plans. Current Rogers wireless customers can reserve this device now on the Rogers Reservation System and pre-orders for new customers are now available at rogers.com.
Update, April 23, 2 p.m.: We’re happy to announce the BlackBerry Q10 will be available in-store at Rogers retail locations on May 1.
Tags: Rogers LTE Network: Expanding to a market near you this spring
March 26th, 2013 a 9:01am
Weekends and sunny weather can move at a crawl, but when it comes to streaming my favourite song on the way to work or downloading a report before a meeting, I’m thankful for the fast LTE speeds on my smartphone. So I’m excited to share that our Rogers LTE network, Canada’s fastest wireless internet, will be bringing its speed to 44 new markets in Atlantic Canada, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec this spring.
Today, we’re announcing that over the next couple months, we’ll be launching LTE in Saint John, New Brunswick; Medicine Hat, Alberta; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Guelph, Ontario; Muskokas, Ontario; Collingwood, Ontario; and multiple cities in Quebec. We’ll announce the other 38 markets in updates to this post over the next couple months.
We’re also excited to confirm that Rogers will be making its 2600 MHz LTE spectrum band available in all 44 markets, and 34 of the 44 new markets will offer theoretical network speeds of 150 Mbps. Rogers has more LTE network deployed in the 2600 MHz spectrum band than any other carrier in Canada.
What does 2600 MHz LTE mean to Rogers customers?
The 2600 MHz LTE spectrum band delivers higher speeds over the same distance, allowing Rogers customers to experience even faster service. It’s like how a train track allows you to commute even more quickly, but in the case of LTE, it means even faster internet for you.
How do I access it?
To take advantage of the 2600 MHz spectrum, you need to be in one of the 2600 service areas and use a 2600-enabled device such as the LG Optimus G 2600 or the LTE Rocket™ hotspot. More 2600-enabled devices will be coming to the network this spring.
In the coming months we’ll be expanding our network to these 44 new markets and growing our lineup of LTE and 2600-enabled devices. Bookmark this page for updates as we expand our LTE and 2600 offerings, or visit www.rogers.com/LTE.
Update, April 22, 9 a.m.: We’re happy to announce we are rolling out our LTE network in seven new markets today, including Airdrie, Alberta; Langley, B.C.; and the following regions of Ontario: Keswick; Hamilton, including Grimsby; Orillia; Stratford; and Ottawa, including Kanata, Nepean, Gloucester, Stittsville and Cumberland.
Update, May 1, 9 a.m.: We’re excited to announce we have rolled out our LTE Max network to a number of new markets in Ontario, including Chatham; Milton; Sarnia; Woodstock; Orangeville; Brantford; Collingwood; St. Catharines Greater Area markets including Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and Pelham; and Greater Toronto Area markets including King City, Bradford, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, Georgetown and Halton Hills. Our LTE network has also expanded to cover Kentville, N.S., and Lloydminster, Alta.
: Tags: You Spoke, We Listened – Rogers is bringing you Red, White and Yellow Nokia Lumia 920s
January 15th, 2013 a 9:10am
In October, we were excited to be the first carrier to launch Windows Phone 8 devices, beginning with the exclusive launch of the Nokia Lumia 920. We’ve seen great interest in this device from our customers like you who are enjoying the new Windows Phone 8 experience. You’ve told us you’re now easily able to share content across the Windows ecosystem, that you can use the PureView camera to snap photos and quickly upload them with the Rogers LTE network.
And many of you told us that you wanted us to carry the Nokia Lumia 920 in a range of colours. Here is what you had to say to us on RedBoard:
I want a red lumia 920. At the very least a colored one (red, cyan or yellow) – FrankM
I would love to see Rogers offer the Lumia 920 in White – Dave
I completely agree with Gordon. Please, please, please release the Lumia 920 in Yellow – Jess
So Frank M, Dave and Jess, we’ve listened! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be offering the Nokia Lumia 920 in red, white and yellow. These devices will be available in Rogers stores in the coming weeks and are also available on the Rogers Reservation System now for existing customers to reserve.
To thank you for your patience over the last few months, we want to give you a chance to win one of the new colourful Nokia Lumia 920 devices, including a red, white and yellow device. To be entered, all you have to do is tell us in the comment section below, before noon on January 31st, what colour are you most excited about and what are you looking forward to do on your new Nokia Lumia 920. We’ll randomly select three winners, one for each colour, immediately after the closing of the contest on January 31st. For full contest details and rules, go here.
Update January 31, 5pm: Thanks to everyone who participated in our Nokia Colours Contest! The contest is now closed, the prizes have been drawn and we’ll be contacting the winners by email soon. Keep an eye on your inbox!
Katie is a regular RedBoard contributor.
: It’s better to give and receive: Rogers launches Refer Your Friends program
December 5th, 2012 a 1:48pm
When I really love a restaurant, movie or service, I tell all of my friends and family about the great experience I had. Sometimes that includes sharing it on my social profiles like – Twitter, Facebook, or Linkedin. But what if sharing with your friends and family actually rewarded you beyond a few likes?
With our new Refer Your Friends program, when you refer someone to Rogers and they sign up for a wireless plan with minimum 2 year FLEXtab agreement, you both get up to a $25 bill credit. The more friends you refer the more you can earn. You could receive up to $300 a year.
Here’s how to start giving and receiving:
- As a Rogers wireless customer go to rogers.com/refer to register for the program and read the terms and conditions
- Share the offer with your contacts via email, social media or word-of-mouth
- When your friend receives the offer, they simply go to rogers.com/refer to register
- Friends can check out Rogers devices and plans online or go to their nearest store location to purchase their new wireless plan with a minimum 2-year FLEXtab agreement
- The friend you referred must go back to rogers.com/refer to enter in their profile, their mobile telephone number on their new plan
- Both you and your friend will now get up to $25 in savings
The holidays are coming and who couldn’t use a little extra cash in their pocket? Start encouraging your friends to pick up one of the great new LTE superphones available at Rogers like the Nokia Lumia 920, Motorola RAZR HD LTE or the LG Optimus G 2600.
What device will you recommend to your friends and family?
Katie is a regular contributor to Redboard
: Accidents Happen: Rogers Device Protection now available
November 20th, 2012 a 11:36am
Remember the time you dropped your device and cracked the screen or when you left your phone in a cab? We’ve all been there. A missing, stolen or broken phone can make you feel disconnected, anxious and for some of us, totally lost. After all, for many of us, our phone is our lifeline. We feel your pain.
Now, you can rest easier with the option to purchase three new device protection services from Rogers to help protect and manage your device when it gets lost, stolen or damaged. You may remember that we launched our Handset Protection Guarantee back in 2010. These new services are different in a few ways: your device is protected against lost, theft and damage and for malfunction beyond your manufacturer’s warranty; you can now ‘anti-theft’ select devices; and you can receive 24/7 technical support provided by Rogers TechXpert For Wireless.
Let’s take a closer look at these new services designed to give you total device peace of mind:
Rogers Device Protection
The Device Protection Plan protects you outside the manufacturer’s warranty to safeguard your device from loss, theft, damage and malfunction. When you drop your phone in the toilet or it gets run over by a car, don’t panic. Simply call in your service request before 5 pm EST and in most cases, your same or comparable replacement device will be shipped out the next business day. In the future, you’ll need to register for this monthly service within the first 15 days of your device purchase, but from now until Dec. 31st anyone who has purchased or upgraded their device in 2012 can upgrade to the service during this period. Note that the Device Protection Plan is not available in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and loss and theft coverage is not available in Quebec or Newfoundland. Check out www.phoneclaim.com/rogers for full Device Protection Plan Terms and Conditions, or stop by a Rogers store for additional information.
Rogers Anti-Theft
An add-on to the Rogers Phone Finder service, Rogers Anti-Theft, available on select BlackBerry and Android devices, allows you to alarm, lock, and wipe your phone through a secure web portal. Rogers Anti-Theft service includes an alarm feature that sends an audible signal to your phone, alarming the device until you turn it off. This may be helpful if you happen to be within the vicinity in which your phone was misplaced. Using the web portal, you can also lock your device to help protect your personal information or wipe your device so that personal information is not accessible. Go to www.rogers.com/phonefinder to find out more and to register.
Rogers TechXpert For Wireless
Building on the successful support that Rogers TechXpert currently provides to Rogers Hi-Speed internet customers, Rogers TechXpertFor Wireless is now available to provide extended support for your smartphone. Get the extra help you need beyond basic support to set up a Bluetooth device, download applications or sync and link your smartphone with a computer. It’s like having access to your own personal tech when you need it. The service is available at any time for new and existing wireless customers.
Rogers Device Protection, Rogers Anti-Theft and Rogers TechXpert For Wireless are available bundled together in the Rogers Device Protection Premium package; and different bundle combinations are also available. To learn more about pricing and eligibility, visit www.rogers.com/protection.
Have you lost or broken your phone? We know everyone has a story. Tell us in the comments below!
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Fashion fabulous with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 from Rogers
October 30th, 2012 a 4:22pm
A picture from Toronto Fashion Week taken by Jack Harding using the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. More pictures in the gallery below!
Inside access. That’s what Jack Harding, from Oh Wow You Wore That has. Inside access to Toronto’s Fashion Week and a demo of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 2, now available at Rogers locations. Check out what Jack had to say about fashion week and his first experience with an Android device below:
Tell us about Toronto Fashion Week, what was your favourite moment?
Toronto Fashion Week is always a fantastic opportunity for me. I find that it is such a great place to gather people from various sectors within the industry to all work together for one common goal (and that is to put on a show). You get to see old friends and new, and you get to see not only fantastic style on the attendees, but you get to see new looks come down the runway for the following season. I think though if I had to choose my favorite moment it was the Bustle show. Known for fun shows, this year was unlike any other. With a great Safari theme, and models with a fantastic sense of humor, it was definitely a show not to be missed.
You got to preview a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 smartphone for the week. What was your favourite feature?
Having the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for a week made me realize I did not want to give it back. It didn’t just have one feature that I liked, but it had many features that I LOVED. The camera burst feature which allowed me to take 20 photos at a time over a period of a few seconds was great for runway shots. The note function allowed me to scribble down things fast and it was great at recognizing my hand-writing. It was also really intuitive. With different motion controls and fantastic word recognition, this phone was amazing.
How do you like the Android platform?
I never used to like the Android platform, but after this, I am a total convert. Everything is made to fit the needs of the user, and it is adjustable to whatever you want the phone to do. I like that opposed to other operating systems which pigeon hole you into certain functions and only one set of functionalities.
What did you notice about the Rogers LTE Network?
What I noticed about the Rogers LTE Network was that I have never had an internet connection on a phone so fast in my life. I had my photos instantly being shared with dropbox, and I was tweeting away, and I was using the internet and GPS tracking devices all at the same time, and I never had my phone slow down, never had the internet slow down, and I noticed that it was always super speedy no matter what time of the day it was.
How did the Samsung Note 2 smartphone enhance your experience at Toronto Fashion Week?
The Samsung Galazy Note 2 made Toronto Fashion Week so much easier for me. The device is convenient and gave me access to my email, my texts, my calls, my camera, my social media networks and my drop box. I went from carrying a bag with everything I needed to merely this phone. It took such beautiful images that I couldn’t believe a smartphone could do, and it even allowed me to be able to update my website from the device, making on the spot site updates a breeze. This is truly a techy, a blogger, and a media mavens best friend.
Are you excited to see Psy perform Gangnam Style tonight at the Kool Haus?
I’ve been ranting and raving about being able to see Psy and watch him perform at the Kool Haus. It is going to be such an amazing performance and is looking to be like a stunning night overall. I cannot wait.
Did you visit Toronto Fashion Week? What was your favourite runway show?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Rogers LTE network available in select Canadian cities; visit www.rogers.com/coverage for details
Tags: Rogers first to bring Windows Phone 8 to Canada with the Nokia Lumia 920
October 30th, 2012 a 10:00am
Recently, we announced that Rogers joined forces with Microsoft as the preferred wireless partner for Windows 8. At Rogers, we’re proud to bring you the newest technology first. Today, we’re thrilled to ship the first Nokia Lumia 920 smartphones to customers across the country and to further expand the largest selection of LTE devices available from a Canadian carrier. With the Nokia Lumia 920 and the launch of Windows 8 last week, you’ll now have a complete cross-platform Windows experience powered by our super fast LTE network.
Let’s take a closer look at the Nokia Lumia 920.
This device takes smartphone photography to a whole new level. With PureView technology, this device is capable of taking in five times more light than competing smartphones without using a flash. That means you can capture clear, bright pictures and video indoors and at night. And forget about blurry pictures. PureView technology compensates for hand movement. It’s the perfect phone to capture your favourite band’s performance in a dark venue.
You can also view your photos and videos on its’ PureMotion HD+ bright display which is perfect for Nokia Maps mapping experience complete with Nokia Drive, Nokia Transport and now Nokia City Lens, an augmented reality experience. The Nokia Lumia 920 also has built-in wireless charging making it easier to boost your battery without plugging it in. Just place your device on one of Nokia’s wireless chargers.
We were able to ship a limited supply of Nokia Lumia 920 smartphones in black to some customers who reserved a device using the Rogers Reservation System today. These customers will be the first in Canada to have a Windows Phone 8 smartphone. We’ll be shipping more devices in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to RedBoard and @RogersBuzz for updates.
What is your favourite feature of the new Nokia Lumia 920?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: All-night at Nuit Blanche with Motorola RAZR HD LTE from Rogers
October 10th, 2012 a 3:43pm
Photograher Alex Evans brought the new Motorola RAZR HD LTE smartphone out with him for Nuit Blanche, Toronto’s all-night art celebration, to see what he could capture. See what Alex had to say about his experience with the new device and check out some photos in the gallery below:
You got to preview a Motorola RAZR HD LTE smartphone during Nuit Blanche. What was your favourite feature?
My favourite feature would be the large, colourful and bright display. The colours of photographs looked much more accurate, vivid and clear than they do on my current phone.
What activity did you use the RAZR for the most? How was it?
The camera! Definitely! The large display made the photo taking experience all that much better. The feature I enjoyed most on the camera was the Burst mode which let you take several photos in a matter of seconds, and then later you can pick the best one out of the bunch from your gallery. Really useful when taking photos in low lighting or at night…
How do you like the Android platform?
As a first time user of the Android platform I expected a lot of confusion to come, but it was actually quite user friendly. There was never a time where I found myself completely lost. The phone ran smoothly at all times.
How did the Motorola RAZR smartphone enhance your experience at Nuit Blanche?
From the super fast internet (super useful to quickly find the location of some of the art installations) to the great camera packed with useful features (such as the panorama or burst modes), and to the long and reliable battery life (over six hours of continuous use), the RAZR was a great companion to bring along to Nuit Blanche.
The Motorola RAZR HD LTE is now available at Rogers locations and is the latest addition to our lineup of LTE devices which is the largest selection of LTE devices in Canada.
To learn more about the features of this device, check out our hands-on video with Stephanie, our Rogers data girl on our YouTube channel, here.
Did you visit Nuit Blanche this year? What was your favourite art project?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Rogers LTE network available in select Canadian cities; visit www.rogers.com/coverage for details
Tags: Canada’s fastest smartphone coming exclusively to Rogers
September 19th, 2012 a 1:12pm
Want to get your hands on Canada’s fastest smartphone? Today, with LG, we announced our unique 2600 MHz enabled version of the upcoming LG Optimus G, a premium Android LTE-enabled smartphone, which will be exclusively available from Rogers this November.
The LG Optimus G is an Android 4.0 smartphone is the first LTE device featuring a Snapdragon™ S4 quad-core processor in Canada. With this new processor, you can expect an enhanced gaming experience with more visuals per second, smoother play and support for HD resolution displays. Additionally, customers will find it easier to multi-task and use multiple applications and features simultaneously. For example – it’s easy to continue a movie while you check and read text messages.
The LG Optimus G also has a beautiful 4.7-inch True HD IPS display for an unparalleled viewing experience. With 320ppi high pixel density, you get sharper and crisper images using less power. And, this device has a stronger touchpad so it can withstand impact damage even if you drop it or it falls off a table.
With all these awesome features, you’ll never want to put this thing down so it’s great that it also comes loaded with a 2,100 mAh high-density battery to keep this device powered up all night long. It also has an 8MP camera with HD video capture to give you the best shot every time.
Operating at the fastest available speed in Canada
The LG Optimus G takes speed to the next level by offering maximum theoretical LTE download speeds of up to 100 Mbps and will be the first smartphone to support connectivity on the 2600 MHz spectrum*. The advantage of 2600 MHz spectrum over other LTE bands is that it is able to deliver higher speeds over the same distance allowing to do more with you mobile device at faster speeds than ever before for live streaming HD sports, downloading large files and streaming YouTube video clips and movies. Customers can begin to preorder the LG Optimus G mid October at www.rogers.com.
Rogers was first in Canada to introduce LTE devices a year ago, and today we have the largest selection of LTE devices in the country. We’re also the first Canadian carrier to offer theoretical maximum network speeds of up to 150 Mbps (typical speeds range up to 40 Mpbs). Rogers LTE network is available in select Canadian cities. Visit www.rogers.com/coverage for details.
What’s your favourite feature of the new LG Optimus G?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
* Within Rogers LTE network footprint. Based on tests comparing data throughput speeds and on geographic coverage area comparison (in square kilometers) to Bell and Telus’ LTE networks. See www.rogers.com/coverage for full details on Rogers LTE network coverage
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