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Rogers Continues to Deliver the Fastest Internet. Period.(1)(Canada Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) << Satisfy your need for speed with the most powerful home networking solution >> TORONTO, July 9 /CNW/ - Rogers Cable Communications Inc. today announced the launch of the fastest wireless home networking device, the N gateway. Rogers is the first cable Internet Provider in North America to offer its customers a DOCSIS 3.0 N gateway wireless home networking that has been specifically designed for optimal usage on its high-speed network. This enhanced gateway combines the modem and wireless router into one device, minimizing the clutter and making it easier for customers to manage their wireless home network. With the N gateway consumers are able to extend their wireless connection further, and will have less signal quality issues. "Innovation is the driving force behind everything we do at Rogers," said Chris Draper, Vice President of Product Management, Rogers Cable. "We continuously invest in our network to deliver superior products and services that deliver a consistently better online experience for our customers. Through the enhanced capabilities of our DOCSIS 3.0 network, combined with wireless N technology, we are delivering the most powerful gateway available to our customers." The innovation doesn't end there though. Rogers customers will not only realize the benefits the fastest wireless home networking device brings, but in mid August they will also be able to access the fastest Internet speed available in the market with the launch of a 50Mbps service. Rogers Hi-Speed Internet's fastest level of service will initially be available in the Greater Toronto Area and will be rolled out further in the coming months. To celebrate the launch of both the fastest Internet and fastest home networking device, Rogers will be giving away 50 N gateway devices (valued at $199.95 each) to eligible customers who sign up for the 50 Mbps service. The "First 50 to get 50" will be randomly selected among those customers who enter to win at www.rogers.com/first50. For more information about Rogers, visit www.rogers.com << About Rogers Cable: ------------------- >> Rogers Cable Communications Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RCI), a diversified Canadian communications and media company. Rogers Cable's advanced digital two-way network passes approximately 3.6 million homes in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland, with 65% basic penetration of its homes passed. Rogers Cable pioneered high speed Internet access and now 44% of homes passed by its cable networks are Internet customers while 68% of its basic cable customers subscribe to Rogers' Hi-Speed Internet service. With 69% digital penetration, Rogers Cable offers a leading selection of High Definition TV programming, a complete array of Rogers On Demand services (including Video on Demand (VOD), Subscription VOD, Personal Video Recorders and Timeshifting channels), and an extensive line-up of sports and multicultural programming. Rogers Cable now offers home telephone service (voice-over-cable) to approximately 95% of its cable territory and, combined with its circuit switched telephony subscribers, has over 1 million local telephony customers. Rogers Cable is a national provider of voice communications services, data networking, and broadband Internet connectivity to small, medium and large businesses. In addition it operates over 450 Rogers Retail stores. Additional information on Rogers is available at www.rogers.com. << -------------------------- (1) Fastest and most reliable speeds claim supported by independent third party research conducted by comScore Inc., comparing average download speed to the equivalent speeds of the incumbent DSL provider. Testing completed in the Rogers Ontario footprint from October 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009. >> |