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Take TV into your own hands with Rogers Live TV beta app
December 15th, 2011 a 9:12am
If you’ve ever wished you could have a TV in every room of your house, you’re in luck. Introducing the Rogers Live TV app, currently in beta, that lets you stream live TV on your iPad. The latest in TV innovations, and a first in Canada, this new app gives you the freedom to watch shows from anywhere in the home.
At launch, customers will be able to stream 20 channels through their iPad, with more channels coming soon. And there is no additional cost to Rogers Live TV.
We’re anticipating a full launch of Rogers Live TV app in early 2012. A version for Android tablets will be available soon.
How it works:
Step 1: Check eligibility – The Rogers Live TV app is available via WiFi to Rogers digital television customers in Ontario who subscribe to Rogers Hi-Speed Internet with a MyRogers account.
Step 2: Set up your MyRogers profile – If you’re already registered for a MyRogers profile, move on to Step 3. If not, just go here to create your profile. Next, associate your Rogers digital television and Hi-Speed Internet accounts to your MyRogers ID. (You will need the account number found on your invoice).
Step 3: Download the app –Just download the free app from the iTunes app store, log in using your MyRogers profile and start streaming.
Step 4: Start streaming! – You’ll now have a selection of great content to watch on your iPad. Not all channels you subscribe to will be available on the app, but we’ll be expanding the list of channels in the future. Like any WiFi usage, Internet datawill count towards your monthly internet bandwidth allotment.
For more info on Rogers Live TV go to www.rogers.com/livetv or check out the FAQ.
Which rooms in your house will you start streaming in?
UPDATE (December 20, 2011, 11:46 am): The Rogers Live TV app is now available for Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablets. Download it for free here.
Sharon is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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Tags: Super fast speeds coming your way: Rogers LTE network now live in more cities around Toronto and Vancouver
December 12th, 2011 a 9:38am
Mississauga, Brampton, Delta and Surrey… the future of fast is here! Today, Canada’s largest and fastest LTE network is now available in more cities in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding Vancouver, giving more than eight million Canadians access to Rogers LTE network.
The Rogers LTE network offers mobile speeds similar to broadband connections and is now live in more cities in the Greater Toronto Area. Rogers is first to offer an LTE network to residents in Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham. Surrounding Vancouver, Rogers is the first to offer access to an LTE network to the communities of West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Surrey and Maple Ridge.
Still looking for Rogers LTE to arrive in your city? The Rogers LTE network will expand to more than 30 per cent of the population by the end of 2011. You can learn more about Rogers’ LTE network, coverageand device pricing by visiting www.rogers.com/lte. To find out when LTE is coming to your area, sign up for updates at www.IwantmyLTE.ca. Which Rogers LTE device is on your holiday wish list?
Rogers is also the first carrier to offer Canadians the new LTE Rocket mobile hotspot (Sierra Wireless AirCard® 754S). The Rocket mobile hotspot allows you to connect up to five laptops, game systems, music players and more at LTE speeds. Also available, the Rogers exclusive Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone, the HTC Raider smartphone, the Rogers exclusive HTC Jetstream LTE tablet and the Rogers LTE Rocket stick (Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U).
UPDATE (January 20, 2012, 4:18 pm): If you want to read a customer review of Rogers LTE network, check out this post from Howard Forums.
Marina is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Coming to an Xbox near you: Rogers on Demand
December 5th, 2011 a 10:37am
I’m a huge Xbox fan, and have been for a very long time; I was at one of the launch parties for the first console way back in 2001! It’s the most important part of my home entertainment experience: from blockbuster releases and independent games to custom portals and behind the scenes videos, the console is the centerpiece of my home video experience. As such, I am really thrilled to be involved in one of our most anticipated new projects.
Here at Rogers, we’re always exploring opportunities to bring you the content you love in new and exciting ways. With that in mind, we are excited to announce that Rogers On Demand will be coming to the Xbox 360 in time for the holidays!
Features and Programming
Our application will be a great way to enjoy Rogers On Demand content from anywhere via your Xbox 360, and will integrate seamlessly with the new Xbox dashboard experience. Features will include:
- A diverse assortment of TV shows like Mad Men, movies, trailers and curated channels such as the Kids & Family Collection
- Kinect integration including voice and gesture based commands to browse and load content
- Predictive search to quickly locate the content you’re looking for
Rogers postpaid wireless, home phone and Internet customers can catch-up on shows from Citytv, CBC and CBC News Network, watch movie trailers and more. Rogers cable TV customers have access to premium channel programming that they subscribe to through their existing cable package.
We are constantly working to add new features and content! Stay tuned as we add more shows and movies to our ever growing library. Let us know in the comments below if there are features that you would like to see on the Rogers On Demand on Xbox 360 experience.
Availability
The application will be available to all Rogers customers who have an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and a Rogers On Demand Online account. If you are already registered at Rogersondemand.com, you will be good to go! If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to set up a free account for access to a selection of great content on the Xbox 360, select Android devices, iPhone and iPad as well as on your computer.
At Rogers, we’re always working hard to provide new experiences on new platforms. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section below. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
To see the Rogers on Demand application on Xbox in action, check out this short video:
Are you excited about the Rogers On Demand experience on Xbox 360?
Edward is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Cha-ching: score savings with RDeals
November 29th, 2011 a 9:14am
There is nothing more rewarding than scoring a deal – especially when it’s with your favourite brand or retailer. Many of us here pride ourselves on getting that incredible deal – which is why we are so excited for the official launch of RDeals.ca, a new daily deals site that offers local and national finds for up to 90 per cent off the original price. Everything from food and fashion to vacations and technology, RDeals will bring quality deals to your inbox.
To get in the spirit of giving, RDeals launched nationally today with a great offer of three great gifts. For $32, you can give two magazine subscriptions from a list of eight Canadian publications including Today’s Parent, Flare and Chatelaine as well as a $25 Chapters Indigo gift card.
Neil McPhelan, co-founder of Toronto menswear store GreenShag, displays a selection of cufflinks to be featured on RDeals.ca this week
The deals don’t stop there. Over the next month, Torontonians will have access to some amazing offers including:
- GreenShag: Toronto’s hippest menswear store offers a 65 per cent discount on a wide selection of hip and truly Canadian cufflinks
- The Gourmet Gift Basket Store: Send a little sweetness to your friends and family with a large 17-inch chocolate-filled gift basket at 50 per cent off
- Sundari Photography: Show off your picture-perfect brood in a family portrait session with sought-after Toronto photographer. For $65, receive a 1-hour photo shoot and 75 digital prints
To get all of you in Toronto in the mood for savings, we’re going to be doing something special on Twitter today. We can’t share details yet, but be sure to follow RDeals on Twitter at @RDealsToronto
How does it work?
Just head over to www.rdeals.ca and have a look at our deals. To receive deals daily via email, just fill in your name, email address and postal code to opt in to receive the deals. Every time there’s a new deal, you’ll receive an email with details. To purchase, just click on the “Buy Now” button and follow the instructions to complete your purchase.
How is RDeals different from daily discount sites?
RDeals is all about bringing you quality deals from your favourite brands and retailers. For example, our national deal we launched with today includes a gift card from Chapters Indigo. We are also going beyond email to bring great deals to you through widgets on Rogers digital media properties like FLARE.com or Chatelaine.com.
What about deals outside Toronto?
While we have great national deals for everyone, local deals as of today are only available from Toronto-based retailers. However, we have plans to expand to many more markets in the next year.
To register for RDeals, or for more information about participating as a merchant, visit www.rdeals.ca. To keep up with all the news and updates from RDeals, you can also follow RDeals on Twitter or on the Facebook page.
What deal would you like to see from RDeals?
Allison is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Feast your eyes on Connected Rogers Magazine, now available on your iPad
November 18th, 2011 a 11:01am
If you’re like us here at Rogers, you’re probably starting to notice the number of publications you’re reading on your smartphone or tablet is growing by the day. If you’re a fan of iPad apps for your favourite magazines, then you’re going to like this. Connected Rogers magazine is making the move from the printed page to the iPad with the Connected Rogers magazine app.
Free to download, the magazine iPad app has a ton of helpful how-tos and articles on the newest Rogers smartphones, tablets and internet products. It also has great entertainment features and celebrity interviews with actors from movies or shows featured on Rogers on Demand each month.
The app is designed perfectly for an iPad and includes additional content like photo galleries and embedded videos. You can also easily share Connected Rogers magazine articles on Facebook and Twitter.
Not familiar with Connected Rogers Magazine?
It’s published six times a year and it’s free to Rogers customers in print, online and now on your iPad. The content is focused on ways to help you stay connected through technology and entertainment.
If you’re interested in receiving the print magazine, just sign up for your free subscription at http://connectedmagazine.ca/subscribe
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Choose the TV YOU want: Rogers trials new flexible TV package
November 1st, 2011 a 4:08pm
You asked us for more choices and told us you want to build your own TV packages and pay for the channels you like to watch. So today, we’re launching the trial of a new TV offering that is designed to do just that.
From now until the end of March 2012, Rogers customers in London, Ontario will be the first to try the Rogers Digital Starter Pack, a pilot program designed to give you the flexibility to customize your TV package, while enjoying all the benefits of a digital cable service with features like Rogers On Demand.
Here’s how it works:
The Digital Starter pack comes with a set of core TV channels, which includes channels that we as a cable company must carry. You get 86 standard channels for $20.29/month.
You can order the Digital Starter Pack and then choose any additional 15, 20 or 30 channels from a list of more than 100 options, starting at $26.38/month.
These prices include all monthly fees such as the Local Programming Improvement Fund fee, which the government requires us to charge. Prices do not include applicable taxes.
This is one way we’re moving toward giving you the most flexible TV choices. And, while it’s only available right now to our customers in London, Ontario, we want to hear from you. Would you sign up for the Digital Starter Pack and Mix Pack options if it was available in your area?
UPDATE: (December 5, 2011, 5:02 pm): We know some of you have been looking online for details about the Digital Starter Pack and the channels that are part of the offer. Click here for the full package details. Remember, this trial is only currently available to customers in London, Ontario.
Carly is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Rogers LTE network now live in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
September 28th, 2011 a 9:09am
The wait is over! From east to the west, your new wireless experience is here.
Major markets in Canada’s three largest provinces now have access to the world’s fastest wireless network technology. Rogers launched its LTE network today in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, joining Ottawa where Rogers launched Canada’s first LTE network back in July.
Now, more than 5.5 million Canadians have access to LTE with Rogers– more than any other wireless company in Canada.
Rogers has already started to introduce its first line up of great LTE devices. If you’re in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver or Ottawa, you can now purchase the Rogers LTE Rocketstick, which plugs into your laptop and gives you speeds similar to what you get at home through your broadband connection.
On October 18, we kick off what will be the widest selection of devices with a Rogers exclusive HTC Jetstream LTE tablet, the fastest tablet in Canada. This Android 3.1 tablet boasts LTE + Wi-Fi connectivity, a 10” high resolution touchscreen, 32 GB capacity, and dual-core 1.5GHz processor. Add the HTC Scribe digital pen accessory and you can even sketch, highlight, take notes, or sign documents on your tablet. Rogers customers can reserve this tablet, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone, or the LTE Rocketmobile hotspot (Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S) online today at www.rogers.com/lte.
Using these devices on Rogers LTE network will make it easier for you to download apps, stream HD videos, download your favourite tunes in mere seconds or even play on-line video games with virtually no delay or buffering.
To celebrate the expansion of Canada’s first LTE network, we’ve also introduced a special, limited time offer that provides LTE customers a chance to purchase one of Rogers largest ever data buckets – 10GB for $52.93 per month on a 3 year plan.
LTE promises to revolutionize your wireless experience and we’re happy to be the first to bring this new technology to Canadians.
With tablets, smartphones, sticks and hotspots coming in the next few weeks, which LTE device are you most excited about?
UPDATE (January 20, 2012, 4:23 pm): If you want to read a customer review of Rogers LTE network, check out this post from Howard Forums.
Sara Holland is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: RedBoard en Français: Introducing FilRouge
September 26th, 2011 a 12:43pm
Bonjour bilingual readers! We have good news for you! We’ve just launched, FilRouge, Rogers official French blog.
Like RedBoard, FilRouge will be a place to discuss news and updates from Rogers and what it means to you…only in French. We’ll also talk about the latest technology, key issues affecting the communications industry and provide information to help you have a better experience with us. What’s more, FilRouge will also be a place to talk about topics that interest the French community.
So if you want to engage with us in French, we’d love to hear from you. Just head over to filrouge.rogers.com. You may also want to connect with us through our French Facebook page or you can find us on Twitter: @BuzzRogers for news, updates, promotions and information, and @RogersVousAide, for questions and support.
Do you speak French? What topics would you like us to write about on FilRouge?
Miranda MacDonald is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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Rogers Community Forums turns one
August 9th, 2011 a 9:09am
It’s hard to believe that one year ago we officially turned on the lights of Rogers Community Forums.
This community was created as a place for you to find solutions to technical issues, ask and reply to questions and discuss Rogers products and services.
Over the past year, there’s been a lot of help going on. Here’s some stats:
- More than 30,000 registered users
- 12,583 posts
- Over 2 million post views
- 372 posts received an accepted solution which helped over 60,000 people who viewed these topics
To celebrate our one-year anniversary, we’re making some changes to the forums based on your feedback:
- We’ve added mobile enhancement so you can check-in on the go
- The boards are streamlined so you can find things quickly, with less clicking
- We’ve got a spiffy new banner
It wouldn’t be an anniversary without some presents, so to celebrate we’ll be giving away an HTC EVO 3D to the person who provides the best tech tip. Go here to find out all the details on how to enter.
We’ve also started up a new thread to celebrate all the things that have happened in the tech world in the past year. Click here for a thread where you can post your own “evolution of wireless” pictures. Dust off the photo album and get those pics scanned.
Are you a member of our Community Forums?
Gina Mulic is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: It’s back! 6GB/$30 data plan returns
August 5th, 2011 a 11:55am
Yes, you read correctly. The 6GB/$30 data plan for smartphones is back – for a limited time only.
Until September 30, both new and existing customers can add the 6GB/$30 data plan to a voice plan with a three-year term. Also, you can now share your 6GB data plan with mobile internet devices starting at $10/month per device. With this option, you can share the data from your smartphone with your tablet, netbook or Rocket mobile internet stick.
Upgrade your data on the My10 Promo Plan
New and existing customers on the My10 Promo Plan can upgrade the data bucket from 1GB to 6GB for only $10 more/month. This means you’ll be able to get all the same services– My10 Canada wide calling, unlimited text and picture/video messaging - with 5 times the data.
Eligibility
You must have a voice plan in order to add the 6GB/$30 and it’s available with a three year term only. Tethering is included at no extra charge.
For sharing options, your primary line must be a smartphone with a three year term and your secondary device can be any of the following:
- Tablet
- Rocket Stick
- Netbook or laptop with embedded Rocket Stick
- Rocket Mobile Hotspot
You can add up to four secondary devices on sharing plans.
Will you add the 6GB/$30 data plan?
Miranda MacDonald is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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