Rogers Ramping Up Web Speeds

Canadian cable operator Rogers Communications (TSE:RCI) is increasing speeds across its Internet tiers.

• Ultimate: Download speeds will double from up to 75 Mbps to up to 150 Mbps.



• Extreme Plus: Download speeds will increase from up to 32 Mbps to up to 45 Mbps.



• Extreme: Download speeds will increase from up to 28 Mbps to up to 35 Mbps.



• Express: Download speeds will increase from up to 18 Mbps to up to 25 Mbps.

Starting Nov. 7, Rogers will start automatically upgrading Extreme Plus, Extreme and Express Internet tiers for customers with DOCSIS 3.0 capabilities. The Ultimate tier upgrade is beginning in Ontario and is expected to reach the rest of Rogers' footprint by the end of the year.