Rogers commits to expanding its already strong Quebec presence - Seite 2

The company’s history in Quebec includes the very first wireless call in Canada, made in 1985 between Montreal and Toronto on the Rogers wireless network. Since then, the company has supported the move from 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and now 5G in the province. Over the last 10 years, Rogers has invested more than $2 billion in its Quebec networks and offers wireless services across the province. In January, Rogers began the rollout of Canada’s first 5G network to Montreal and earlier this week Rogers announced that 5G is now available in Gatineau, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières.

“As a member of the Rogers Board, I know the commitment to invest and grow in Quebec is shared by the Rogers family, the company and leadership team,” said Robert Dépatie, Company Director. “Rogers is Cogeco’s largest long-term shareholder with deep roots in Quebec serving nearly 2 million customers. We support the value being created for all shareholders with this proposal. This is an opportunity to leverage the full weight of Rogers to make even more meaningful, long-term investments to benefit Quebec now and into the future.”

Last year, a PwC study commissioned by the company indicates that Rogers investments and operations resulted in a total economic footprint in Quebec of over $2.7 billion of output, including over 11,000 full-time jobs generated and supported.

In addition to supporting high quality jobs and infrastructure in the province, Rogers and Fido have a long history of supporting Quebec communities. This includes sponsorship of Montreal Pride and the Rogers Cup in Montreal. Over the last three years, the company has awarded scholarships to more than 100 Quebec youth, many nominated by Les YMCA du Quebec, Intégration jeunesse Québec and Gris Montréal.

In June, the Rogers family announced a $10-million community donation to various Quebec charities as to help those most affected by the financial impact from COVID-19.

About Rogers
Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960. We have grown to become a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the very best in wireless, residential, sports, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses. 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). If you want to find out more about us, visit about.rogers.com.

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