Participation in Government of Canada initiative builds on our early
leadership to bridge digital divide and commitment to give back to
our communities where we live and work
TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Rogers is extending the
reach of our low-cost, high-speed internet service to even more
Canadians with the launch this week of Connecting Families. Rogers
is pleased to be one of the participating Internet Service
Providers in the Government of Canada's initiative to offer high-speed
internet for $9.99 to eligible
families in need.
Our participation builds on Rogers' pioneering Connected for
Success, which launched in 2013 and was the first program of its
kind in Canada. The program offers
low-cost, high-speed internet to subsidized tenants and members of
280 housing partners across the Rogers Cable footprint in
Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Today, more than 200,000
households are eligible.
"The internet opens up a world of possibilities that all
Canadians should be able to access – it's critical to our country's
success in today's digital economy. We're proud to be participating
in this new initiative to expand internet access to families who
may struggle to afford it as part of our commitment to bridge the
digital divide," said Peter King,
Senior Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Rogers
Communications.
Families who currently receive the maximum Canada Child Benefit
are randomly selected by the Government of Canada to participate in Connecting Families.
Starting this week, these families will receive a letter from the
government with an access code needed to sign up for the
program.
Eligible families can enjoy 10 Mbps download speed, 100 GB of
data, free installation, and modem rental for only $9.99 per month + taxes. No contract or credit
check is required upon sign up. Connected for Success has the same
terms for eligible households.
About Rogers
Rogers is a leading diversified Canadian communications and
media company. We are Canada's
largest provider of wireless communications services and one of
Canada's leading providers of
cable television, high-speed Internet, information technology, and
telephony services to consumers and businesses. Through Rogers
Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, sports,
televised and online shopping, magazines, and digital media. Our
shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:
RCI).
SOURCE Rogers Communications Canada Inc. - English
