Check this out: for the second year in a row, PCMag.com has named Rogers the fastest ISP in Canada!1 Not only that, but according to PCMag.com’s report, Rogers Internet speeds are even faster than they were in 2013, with a speed-index score of 30.3 Mbps (which reflects download and upload speeds) – easily besting other ISPs, including Bell Aliant (26.4 Mbps), TekSavvy Solutions (13.9 Mbps) and Bell Canada (11.4 Mbps).
Why does speed matter? Fast internet speed means a better online experience, not only for different activities, but for more activities at the same time, so your whole household can stay connected.
And, fellow hockey-loving Canadians, what better time than now, the start of a brand new NHL season, to embrace those speeds – along with everything else Rogers Internet has to offer – to satisfy all your hockey-centric needs?
Because when it comes our country’s national sport, staying on top of every perfect goal or bench-clearing melée means having fast, reliable, consistent internet speeds at your fingertips. Good news: Rogers Internet has ‘em. And, with widely available speeds of up to 250 Mbps2, Rogers Internet helps keep you from getting stuck in the proverbial penalty box because of buffering hiccups or those annoying lag times that can turn your online viewing from fun to frustrating.
With super-fast internet speeds from Rogers, keeping up to date with your favourite teams, players, fantasy leagues, podcasts, local match-ups and a whole lot more is beyond easy. Video chat with friends and family (and your fellow fans) around the world to discuss the latest NHL trade rumours or the score from last night’s high-profile face-off; catch up on expert analysis from your favourite NHL experts online; or, if you’re the parent or coach of a pint-sized hockey dynamo, you can do some homework on the competition by checking out clips of opposing teams on YouTube.
Now, hockey fan, you may be thinking, “Okay, that sounds great, but what if what I really want to do is watch hockey? Lots and lots and lots of hockey?”
Brace yourself.
With Rogers Internet, you’ll get a free subscription to Rogers™ NHL GameCentre LIVE™ until December 31, 2014*, so you can stuff your eyeballs with more hockey than you could ever imagine. Stream live NHL games right to your desktop computer, tablet or even your smartphone – that’s right, live games in their entirety, as they happen and from all across North America (including out-of-market games for your region!). Plus, Rogers NHL GameCentre LIVE™ delivers all kinds of cool – and exclusive – extras**, including on-demand video highlights and the ability to choose your own camera angles when viewing a game. WHAT?! Seriously. It’s like an all-you-can-eat NHL buffet.
Whether you’re a hardcore hockey fanatic, a devoted rinkside parent or a casual supporter of your local team, Rogers Internet has a wide array of packages to fit you better than a pair of custom-made skates. Plus, Rogers most popular internet packages are certified by independent-measurement firm SamKnows3, so you can rest assured that packages are tested to deliver the speeds advertised.
Speaking of popular, Rogers Hybrid Fibre 60 (Ontario only) is sort of like the MVP (most value for price!) of packages. For just $69.99/month4, you get downloads up to 60 Mbps2, uploads up to 10 Mbps and 120 GB of data. The price includes an online security suite (featuring anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, along with parental controls), 24/7 support and nine (!) email accounts. Need more? For an extra $15/month, you can upgrade to 320 GB5 and get access to Rogers TechXpert™ Whole Home6 support, too. Still not enough? No problem. Upgrade to unlimited usage for an additional $25/month, so every hockey lover in your household can surf, stream, work and play online as much as they’d like.
And, if you want to be able to hop online anywhere in your home and still enjoy awesome coverage, Rogers Hybrid Fibre 60 plan also has just the modem for that – the Advanced Wi-Fi Modem, which means you can do everything mentioned above from any room in your house. And it, too, is included in your monthly price.
So, as the puck drops on the 2014-15 NHL season, know that Rogers Internet is up to speed and ready for everything your hockey-adoring heart is about to want and need.
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*Includes subscription only. Standard data overage/roaming charges apply. MyRogers account registration required. Some blackouts and other restrictions apply based on your location at time of viewing. Other conditions apply. Visit rogers.com/terms for full terms and conditions. Data consumption is approx. 1 GB/game when streamed to a smartphone and approx. 2-5 GB/game when streamed to a tablet, computer, gaming console or TV (varies based on length of game, stream quality, device and other factors). Data usage exceeding your plan allotment (overage) is charged in increments rounded up to the next MB or GB (as applicable based on your plan). Standard roaming charges apply when not on the Rogers wireless network.
**GamePlus features available for select games only.
1 According to a report by PCMag.com published on September 9, 2014. Refer to http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2467273,00.asp for more info.
2Speeds may vary with internet traffic, server gateway/router, computer (quality, location in the home, software and applications installed), home wiring, home network or other factors. Also see the Acceptable Use Policy at rogers.com/terms. Modem set-up: the system is configured to maximum modem capabilities within Rogers own network
3Certified by SamKnows Limited as of April 2014. Available on the following tiers (download x upload): Hybrid Fibre 10 (10 Mbps x 1 Mbps), Hybrid Fibre 30 (30 Mbps x 5 Mbps), Hybrid Fibre 60 (60 Mbps x 10 Mbps), and Hybrid Fibre 150 (150 Mbps x 15 Mbps). Ontario only.
4Offer available within Rogers Cable Services area (where technology permits) in Ontario and subject to change without notice. Taxes, a $14.95 one-time activation fee and a one-time installation fee (Self $9.99, Basic $49.99 or Professional $99.99) apply. Monthly modem rental or purchase required.
5Usage allowances apply on a monthly basis and vary by tier of service. Usage exceeding the data allotment provided is charged in increments (refer to our overage rate for your plan) rounded up to the next MB or GB (as applicable on your plan).
6Some exclusions apply (e.g., hardware/software training; product repair/replacement etc.). For full service terms and conditions for Rogers TechXpertfor Internet, visit www.rogers.com/terms.
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