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Weekend reading: family plans, TV makeovers, & streaming the 2012 NHL playoffs
April 13th, 2012 a 6:16pm
In this week’s review, we’ll guide you through the new Rogers Family Plans, then fill you in on how you can stream the 2012 NHL Playoffs through Rogers Live Mobile app. Plus get the scoop on our TV Makeover contest and how you could win a #Nextbox prize pack!
Rogers family plans
With the hustle and bustle of today’s families, we know how important it is to stay connected. That’s why we launched the Rogers Family Plans. There’s the Unlimited Family Plan for those who text a lot but don’t make many calls, and the Ultimate Unlimited Family Plan for the family that does it all! Best of all, starting this week, customers who activate 2 new smartphones on the family voice and data plan on a 3-yr term are eligible to receive a FREE Xbox 360® with Kinect™! Click here for more details.
A big week for sports
This week marked the beginning of two big sporting events: the Blue Jays home opener and the beginning of the NHL playoffs! To make sure you catch all the NHL playoff action, the Rogers Live Mobile app now offers unlimited streaming of CBC’s Hockey Night on your smartphone until October 31st for just $5/month! After this time period, users can stream 5 hours per month with $1 per each additional hour.
If you’ve shifted your focus away from hockey, Rogers wireless customers can also stream all 162 Blue Jays games at home, at work and on the go, with the Rogers Live Mobile app for your smartphone or Rogers Anyplace TV on your computer. Here’s our blog post on how you can catch all the MLB action. The Rogers Live Mobile app is available now on Rogers smartphones through iTunes, Google Play and BlackBerry App World. You can check out all the details on our recent blog post here.
As a bonus, you can also check out an article The Hamilton Spectator did recently about the Blue Jays involvement with social media – “These Jays Are Young & Twitter Savvy.” Fans are connecting with their favourite players while simultaneously streaming the game! Follow the general @BlueJays on Twitter for all the latest updates.
#TVMakeover Contest
Is your home entertainment system screaming for a makeover? If so, have we got the contest for you! We just launched our TV Makeover contest – to enter, simply upload a picture of your current TV setup, then in 100 characters or less tell us why you need an upgrade. What’s in it for you? How does a Rogers and Samsung facelift valued at over $5,000 sound! Go here to enter and for more details, check out our blog post from earlier this week here.
New board on Windows Phone in the Community Forums
If you’re looking for information or need answers to questions about Windows Phone, we’ve just opened a new board in our Community Forums.
Kelly is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Rogers’ “TV makeover contest:” Win a NextBox/Samsung Prize Pack!
April 12th, 2012 a 2:00pm
Is your TV covered in a solid wood casing? Is it so large, it requires two strong adults to lift it? Do you use words like “classic” or “vintage” to refer to it? If you answered ‘yes‘ to any of these questions, we can help.
While you might say your old TV has a certain “charm,” we know that for true TV lovers, an awesome setup is necessary for a truly exceptional TV viewing experience. That’s why we’re having a TV makeover contest. The prize? A total Rogers NextBox 2.0 facelift valued at over $5,000. Here’s what the future of television looks like:
- A super narrow 55” Samsung LED Smart TV with HD and 3D technology
- A Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE tablet
- A Rogers NextBox HD PVR & HD Terminal
- Platinum NextBox 2.0 package for 6 months
How to enter:
Just go here and submit a picture of your current TV setup and tell us why you’re in need of an upgrade in 100 characters or less. We’ll be selecting the top 5 entries and doing a random draw for the winner on May 10. You must be a Rogers cable customer in Ontario to enter the contest.
What is NextBox 2.0?
It’s a suite of new features for Rogers cable customers in Ontario that delivers a TV-without-borders experience, any time, in any room of your home. It includes Whole Home PVR, so you can watch your recorded shows from any TV in your home. NextBox 2.0 also features Rogers Live TV which allows you to stream 22 live TV channels on your iPad or Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet using your home Wi-Fi connection. For more details, check out our recent blog post here.
Do you need a TV makeover? Submit your entry here!
UPDATE (May 10, 2012, 12:52 p.m.): The TV Makeover contest is now over. A huge thanks to everyone who entered and shared your TV pictures with us. There were some great entries. We’ll be publishing a new blog post announcing the top 5 finalists later today. The grand prize winner will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Contest closes at 12:00 noon ET on May 10, 2012. Open to residents of Ontario who are 18 years or older, excluding residents of Quebec. To enter, upload a picture in either JPEG, TIFF, PNG or BMP format and tell us why you deserve to have your home entertainment system upgraded. Prize: Participants are eligible to win one (1) 55” Samsung LED Smart TV, one (1) Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9”, one (1) Rogers NextBox™ HD PVR and HD Terminal and a Platinum NextBox™ 2.0 package including six (6) months of digital service to a maximum of $200. Total approximately valued at $5,000.00. One entry/person. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries. Mathematical skill-testing question to be correctly answered to win. No Purchase Necessary. Full rules here
Tags: 2012 Hockey Playoffs: Stream CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada coverage with Rogers Live Mobile app
April 11th, 2012 a 9:31am
True hockey fans have a playoff ritual. Whether it’s growing the infamous playoff beard or learning to ignore the foul stench of your “lucky” socks or jerseys, we’ve got one more playoff ritual to add to your agenda: live streaming of all Canadian team games and other marquee series’ no matter where you are.
From the playoff opener all the way to the finals, you can catch the games right at your fingertips. Starting today, the Rogers Live Mobile app will live stream CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada coverage right on your smartphone. Start picking your fantasy playoff roster as Ottawa and Vancouver prepare to take on their Southern opponents.
For $5/month, fans can enjoy unlimited hours of viewing until October 31st, after which, users can stream 5 hours per month, with $1 per each additional hour. The app is available on Rogers smartphones through iTunes, Google Play and BlackBerry App World.
Now, as long as you have your phone on you, there’s no need to stickhandle your schedule to make it home on time for the game. When your team lights the lamp, you may not be leaping off the sofa in excitement, you may be inadvertently shouting while on the train or in line at the grocery store.
The puck drops tonight, so it’s time to earnestly follow your personal playoff rituals (however bizarre they may be), because everyone should do their part to make sure their favourite team wins the iconic cup.
What’s your favourite hockey tradition or ritual during the playoffs?
Kaili is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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Tags: RedBoard video: hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 900
April 10th, 2012 a 3:27pm
We love new products, and we get especially excited when we get to launch highly anticipated devices like the new Nokia Lumia 900. After winning best in show at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from CNET and a variety of other prominent websites, the excitement around this device hasn’t stopped since it was first introduced in January. Backed with the benefits of Windows Phone, LTE, Carl Zeiss cameras and seamless integration with Microsoft Office and Xbox, we’re very excited to add the Nokia Lumia 900 to our lineup of awesome, LTE smartphones.
If you want all the details on this new device, check out this hands-on video with Salim, our Rogers data guy:
You can pick up the Nokia Lumia 900 in stores now for $99.99 on select 3-year terms or visit www.rogers.com/lumia900 for more information.
What is your favourite feature of the new Nokia Lumia 900?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Rogers Family Plans: something to talk about
April 10th, 2012 a 10:37am
Our most recent Innovation Report shows us that Canadians technology users feel staying connected with friends and family is essential to their well-being. Great! We’re all connected through technology and our cell phones. But the next question is always, “how do I know if we’re on the right plan for how our family uses technology?”
The Rogers family plans provide options for all types of families and their wireless technology needs and a family doesn’t need to be living in the same house or even be related to get one of these plans. Here’s a few examples that might help you determine what plan is right for you:
We text all day long but don’t usually call each other – the Unlimited Family Plans are a great option for a family that loves to text. These plans include unlimited texting 24/7, as well as enough voice minute options to ensure you’re covered but also not paying for minutes you’re not using.
We talk and text each other like it’s going out of style – The Ultimate Unlimited Family Plans are great for families who like to do it all without limitations. Unlimited local calling, unlimited messaging, and unlimited Canada-wide Family Plan calling let’s you talk and text until you’re out of things to say without time boundaries or restrictions.
I can hear you all already. “Whoa, hold up Mel! Unlimited texting and local voice are great, but what about data?”
No worries my friends. Every family plan has data options. Does your whole family need data? If they do, you can opt for the voice and data family plan with 2GB of shared data and the option to add more for those heavy data users. If it’s only a few members on the plan that need data, you can include a data add-on option to any of the individual texting plans.
So this is all great I know, but I’m sure there are still questions out there about why it makes sense to move to a family plan. Here’s a few:
- A single bill makes payments a lot simpler
- The people on your family plan do not have to live within the same household (For example: children away at school)
- A family plan is great for any group of people that may/may not be ‘traditionally’ related (example: couples)
- When you activate one new phone on the family plan, you can get up to 4 additional phones at $0 (each with new activations on family plan on a 3-yr term)
- Starting April 10th there is an opportunity to receive a FREE Xbox 360® with Kinect™ when you activate 2 new smartphones on the family voice and data plan on a 3-yr term
WHAT? A free Xbox 360®with Kinect™?
That’s right. From April 10th – May 21st, new customers who activate two new smartphones on a family voice and data plan on a 3-yr term or existing customers who migrate to a family voice and data plan and activate a new smartphone on a 3-yr term may be eligible to receive a free Xbox 360® with Kinect™ with Rogers Anyplace TV, 1 month free Live Xbox Gold Membership and Kinect™ Adventures Game.
Already a Rogers family plan customer but want a free Xbox 360® with Kinect™? Existing family plan customers can also take advantage of this great offer by adding a new smartphone line to their existing family voice and data plan on a 3-yr term.
Interested in the offer, but don’t need a family plan? Consumers activating a new smartphone on a voice and data plan with a 3 year terms can purchase an Xbox 360® with Kinect™ for only $149.99.
What a great connected entertainment experience for the whole family: a great wireless plan that suits everyone’s needs, the latest devices, and a perfect reason to spend time together playing your favourite Xbox 360® with Kinect™ game.
Who’s the best at video games in your house?
UPDATE (May 2, 2013, 12:29 pm): Breakfast Television Toronto recently hosted BT Family Quarrel presented by the Rogers Family Plan. Two fun Canadian families competed for their chance to win the ultimate Family Plan prize pack. You can watch the trivia go down on Rogers Anyplace TV in part 1 here and part 2 here.
Melanie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
: Tags: Keep your eye on the ball this season with Rogers Anyplace TV and the Rogers Live Mobile App
April 5th, 2012 a 9:06am
We wanted to let you know that we updated this post on April 13 to help clarify the difference between streaming on Rogers Anyplace TV on your computer and the Rogers Live Mobile app on your smartphone. We also added some new information about a great new promotion offering unlimited hours of viewing on the Rogers Live Mobile app until October 31, 2012.
This year everyone has their eyes on the Blue Jays—with a fantastic pre-season record and optimism that only Spring can bring, fans across the country are gearing up for this year’s baseball season.
And now, if you’re a Rogers Digital VIP TV customer with a Sportsnet subscription, you can stream all 162 Jays games at home, at work and on the go, with Rogers Anyplace TV.com/sports on your computer
Rogers Wireless customers coast to coast can download the Rogers Live Mobile app to stream Blue Jays games on their smartphones.
Just picture it: a beautiful Sunday afternoon. You’re watching the Jays game at home, getting ready to head over to a family picnic. Game goes into extra innings. All of a sudden bases are loaded, and Jays are down by 2…but you have to leave! Mom is calling—you were supposed to bring the cutlery! This year there’s no reason to stress. You can walk down to the park, streaming the last few innings live on your smartphone with ease.
Did you know that west coast fans have the added benefit of catching the game, how shall I say it—at work? With over half of the Jays regular season games starting between 9am and 5pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) it’s never been easier for Blue Jays fans across the country to catch all the action.
How it works:
Rogers Live Mobile app:
- The app is available on Rogers smartphones through iTunes, Google Play and BlackBerry App World.
- For $5/month, Rogers wireless customers can enjoy unlimited hours of viewing until October 31st, after which, users can stream 5 hours per month, with $1 per each additional hour.
Rogers AnyplaceTV.com/sports on your computer:
- Rogers Digital VIP TV customers who subscribe to Sportsnet and Sportsnet ONE can stream live from their computer at RogersAnyplaceTV.com/sports
- (Streaming on tablets coming soon later this month)
Visit RogersAnyplaceTV.com/sports for more information
For the truly die-hard Jays fans, here’s how to add their schedule to your Google calendar:
- First, you’ll want to sign up for a Google account if you don’t already have one.
- Once logged in, you’ll see “Calendar” as one of your options to view in the top left hand corner. Select it, and scroll to the bottom left hand menu where you will see “Other Calendars.”
- Click “Add,” then “Browse Interesting Calendars.” Here you’ll find calendars for hundreds of teams in dozens of sports leagues, including the Blue Jays.
- Simply “subscribe” to your teams of choice and you’re done!
Where do you think you’ll find yourself watching the Jays this season?
UPDATE: (May 4, 2012, 5:30 p.m): If you’re interested in live-streaming Sportsnet coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays on your iPad, now you can with the MLB.com Full Count app – now available on iTunes. Rogers TV customers who subscribe to Sportsnet and Sportsnet ONE can watch live games using their Rogers Anyplace TV log-in. And the best part…the app is free! Now you can catch the Blue Jays live all-season long on your iPad. And don’t forget you can also catch the Jays on your smartphone and computer. Visit RogersAnyplaceTV.com/sports for more details.
Kaili is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: This season’s perfect accessory: the new, faster LTE Rocket mobile hotspot
April 3rd, 2012 a 9:32am
This post was originally published on our business blog, RedBoard Biz.
Spring has sprung here and with the sudden increase in temperature I had a light bulb moment: why doesn’t my team take all our meetings outdoors? With the newly launched Sierra Wireless AirCard 763S LTE mobile hotspot, we can do this pretty easily!
Not only could we use the new hotspot to reschedule our boardroom bookings to the lawn, park, or patio, it’s also useful for people who travel on business or if you’re taking it easy lakeside at the cottage this summer and need to stay connected.
With the new Sierra Wireless AirCard 763S LTE mobile hotspot you can create a password-protected hotspot in seconds for up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices. This means that no matter where you decide to set up your office, you and your team can all access your emails, presentations and shared documents online. Here are a few more advantages:
- It’s faster than ever: the maximum theoretical download speed is up to 100 Mbps but this next generation device is enabled for both 1700/2100MHz and 2600 MHz spectrum connectivity on the Rogers LTE network for typical LTE download speeds of 12-40 Mbps compared to 12-25 Mbps for devices using 1700/2100MHz only.
- It’s flexible: the mobile hotspot isn’t limited to laptops- you can connect virtually any Wi-Fi device including tablets, e-readers, printers, cameras, music or gaming devices.
- It’s easy to carry and use everywhere: About the size of a deck of cards, with up to 6 hours of battery life, and a helpful LCD screen to guide you, being productive amongst nature has never been this simple.
In order to access the Rogers LTE network, you’ll need the following:
- an LTE-ready device
- an LTE SIM card, and
- an LTE plan within Rogers LTE coverage area.
When outside of LTE coverage area, the mobile hotspot seamlessly connects to Rogers 4G HSPA+ network across the nation and supports roaming in over 190 countries. Rogers has the fastest and largest LTE network* and it’s available in select Canadian cities. You can check out www.rogers.com/coverage for a map and details.
For more information on this device and other LTE devices check out Rogers.com/LTE
Where do you need to stay connected? i.e. cottage, on the beach, etc.?
Kaili 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.
Tags: What’s new with Rogers Smart Home Monitoring
April 2nd, 2012 a 12:33pm
Last year, we launched Rogers Smart Home Monitoring, a home monitoring and automation service that allows you to control sensors, cameras, thermostats, lights and small appliances no matter where you are using your computer or smartphone. Since then, we’ve been making tons of updates to the system to provide even more services for greater peace of mind.
Over the next few weeks we’ll be doing a three part series to share what’s new with Smart Home Monitoring. Here’s the first post where we take a look at new remote system access options and new ‘smart’ sensors that monitor potentially dangerous and damaging activity in your home.
Android & BlackBerry Apps
You can now access Smart Home Monitoring from any Android smartphone. In addition to our iPhone app, we now have an Android app available that can be downloaded from the Android marketplace.
The BlackBerry app will be available in just a few weeks.
Water Leak Sensor
To help you avoid the costly damage caused by water leaks and flooding, we have launched a wireless sensor that detects water on a surface.
The sensor is easily placed on a floor, wall or baseboard and when the sensor detects water it immediately communicates with the Smart Home Monitoring system to generate an alarm or emergency alert before damage occurs.
The sensor also monitors itself for low battery levels so you’re always covered.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensor
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, tasteless and colourless gas that can be toxic to humans and animals when encountered in high concentrations. To help you protect your home and family against this potential threat, we have made a wireless sensor available that gives an early warning of CO poisoning danger by providing visual and audio alarms when potentially dangerous CO levels exist in the home.
The alarm resets automatically when CO is no longer detected and will also detect low battery levels in the sensor and tampering to help customers to ensure it is always on.
Also, should CO levels become dangerous while you are out, the fully integrated wireless transmitter sends alarm and status messages to the Touchpad, which will notify you via text message or email and also the central monitoring station who monitors your home 24/7.
You can learn more about Smart Home Monitoring from Rogers by visiting www.rogers.com/smarthome.
Want to win a Smart Home Monitoring System?
Until May 16, you can enter our contest for a chance to win one of five Smart Home Monitoring systems from Rogers. Go here to enter.
Allison is a regular contributor to RedBoard
No purchase ncessary. Open to residents of Ontario having reached the age of majority. See contest rules for all details.
Tags: Rogers launches LTE in Calgary and Halifax
April 2nd, 2012 a 6:01am
We’re continuing to roll out Canada’s fastest and largest LTE network* going live today in two new cities: Calgary and Halifax.
Our LTE network is available in select Canadian cities and now reaches close to 12 million or one third of the Canadian population. It will expand to nearly 60 per cent of Canadians by the end of the year. The Calgary and Halifax launch today follows the recent launch of LTE in St. John’s in the east and in the coming months we’ll be bringing LTE to Edmonton. Visit www.rogers.com/coverage for coverage details.
Tons of LTE devices available
In addition to the fastest and largest LTE network*, we also have the largest selection of LTE devices in Canada. In fact, this will be a particularly exciting month for those who have been waiting for some of the coolest LTE smartphones to come onto the market.
Over the next few weeks we will launch the first Windows Phone LTE smartphone the Nokia Lumia 900 and the HTC One X, the first smartphone in Canada designed with Beats Audio for an incredible audio experience. You can preorder or reserve the Nokia Lumia 900 today by going to www.rogers.com/lumia900. And if you preorder or reserve, you are also entered for a chance to win a private screening of The Dark Knight Rises for you and your family and friends including popcorn, soft drinks, swag bags and a special edition The Dark Knight Rises Nokia Lumia 900. How cool is that?
For more information on Rogers LTE network and devices visit www.rogers.com/lte.
Sara 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.
Tags: Weekend Reading: Contests and Game of Thrones season 2
March 31st, 2012 a 2:23pm
Here’s this week’s list of weekend reading, including a couple interesting contests and some reading to prepare you for the much-anticipated season 2 premiere of Game of Thrones.
On-on-One with Hedley Contest
From now till April 5, we’re giving you a chance to win a private video chat with Hedley for you and your friends using the recently launched Rogers One Number. All you have to do is head over to the contest page at www.oneononewithhedley.com and follow the instructions. You can also check out our recent blog post for full details on the contest.
RedBoard Biz book contest
The Lean Startup, by Eric Reis, is a book of ideas about how to create a more successful entrepreneurial business. Sound like something you’d like to read? Just head over to RedBoard Biz and tell us in 100 words or less - your all-time favourite book for small business advice, tips or technology, and we will pick 5 winners at random to receive a copy of this book.
Game of Thrones season 2 premiere
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, this is a big weekend for you. The much anticipated season 2 premiere is airing April 1 on HBO. There’s tons of characters in this series. So many, that you may have actually forgotten a few between season 1 ending and season 2 beginning. To help you prepare for the big premiere, Beyond the Guide recently published a character guide to tell you who’s who and why they’re important.
Also, Connected Magazine published a season 2 sneak peak this week that gives you the low down on what to look forward to this season.
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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