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Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo!
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| Posted by: ITNovaScotia Admin |
Thursday, June 22, 2006 |
TORONTO, June 21 /CNW/ - Rogers Cable Communications Inc. today announced
the availability of Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet,
giving customers wireless access to the Internet that they can take with them
to 20 cities across Canada. Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed
Internet is designed for people needing simple, secure and affordable services
to use when they leave their home or office. Whether they're working remotely
for extended periods of time, or simply looking for a more flexible way to
access the Internet, this service may be the right option.
Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet is truly plug and
play, and is easily set-up in a matter of minutes. It includes five email
accounts and offers the same comprehensive suite of services currently
available to Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet customers, such as: a suite of
protection solutions, including advanced email AntiVirus software, PC
AntiVirus protection, parental controls, pop-up blocker and spam control; as
well as industry leading online music and photo services.
"Today there are many options for people looking to get online, and it
can be a little overwhelming for them to make the right choice for their
business or personal needs," said Terry Canning, Vice President and General
Manager of Internet Service, Rogers. "The growth in laptop sales points to the
ever increasing importance companies and workers are placing on portability,
and Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet specifically
addresses this need by providing a fast, secure and easy to set-up Internet
connection, that travels with people when they leave their home or office."
People are finding innovative ways of leveraging the unique attributes of
Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet and incorporating it
into their professional and personal lives. According to R. James Wong, an
Edmonton-based Real Estate Agent with Re/Max Real Estate, "This product makes
my business a lot more portable, providing me with a unique and significant
advantage over my competitors. Now I can meet with clients in their home, at a
Coffee shop, or any other environment and still have high speed access to the
Internet and information in "real time" from the Edmonton Real Estate Board. I
also have access to a variety of online tools that are only available to
licensed Agents with the EREB. It's a compelling reason for a client to choose
me over someone else."
How it works:
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Portable Internet uses state-of-the-art wireless technology to transmit
signals to and from a specially designed modem on fully licensed and protected
frequencies. No phone or cable lines are required - just connect the Portable
Internet modem to your computer, plug it into a power source and you're ready
to go! Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet offers data
download speeds of up to 1.5 mbps, and 256 kbps upload, and is up to 25 times
faster than dial-up Internet service.
Availability:
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This service utilizes a leading edge non-line-of-sight wireless broadband
network which is one of the largest wireless broadband networks of its kind in
the world. The network is now in service in 20 markets across Canada: Greater
Vancouver Area, Victoria, Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Greater
Toronto Area, Barrie, London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Ottawa,
Gatineau-Hull, Quebec City, Greater Montreal Area, Charlottetown, Halifax,
Fredericton, and St. John's. Additional markets will follow.
Pricing:
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Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet is available for
$49.95/month plus modem purchase at $99.95 and a one-year commitment. As a
special introductory offer, customers will pay only $44.95/month for 12
months, plus receive free activation.
Customers can find out more about this service and check availability in
their area by visiting http://www.rogers.com/portable
Rogers Cable Communications Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rogers
Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG), a diversified Canadian
communications and media company. Rogers Cable's advanced digital two-way
network passes approximately 3.4 million homes in Ontario, New Brunswick and
Newfoundland, with 66% basic penetration of its homes passed. Rogers Cable
pioneered high-speed Internet access and now provides Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed
Internet services to 1.2 million households throughout Canada. With 42%
digital penetration, Rogers Cable also 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 more than 85% of its cable territory and, combined with
its circuit switched telephony subscribers, has nearly 500,000 local telephony
customers. Rogers Cable also owns and operates over 300 Rogers Video stores.
For further information: Nancy Cottenden, Rogers Cable, (416) 935-4726,
nancy.cottenden@rci.rogers.com; Brad Cicero, MS&L, (416) 847-1305,
brad.cicero@mslpr.com |
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Re: Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! |
By SS on
Thursday, June 22, 2006 |
Looks to be a lot like the Aliant service from a couple weeks ago. The biggest issue I see with both are the limit coverage areas and also the bulky modems. They need something that is easier to lug around to make this worthwhile. Would however be great for contrators working on client site in a core area, allowing you full net access from your own PC.
For NS they really need to try and extend such a service to the rural areas, that is where this province falls behind with no other option but dialup for most small towns and villages.
Has anyone tried either of these services yet? Be interested to hear some feedback on them |
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Re: Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! |
By agb on
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
| radio says this needs a plug like the alint one so it is ok with desktops too right, not just for laptops |
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Re: Portable Internet from Rogers Yahoo! |
By SS on
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
| One would assume it would work with any PC yes, there isn't anything special about a laptop other than it is portable. They even mention connecting it to a router for in home/office use. |
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