From Financial Post · Denise Paglinawan · · 50s
Rogers CRTC Fee Ban Slashes Wireless Revenue
Rogers reports wireless revenue drop as CRTC bans activation fees.
In brief
Rogers reports wireless revenue drop as CRTC bans activation fees. Rogers Communications Inc. saw wireless revenue fall 1% to $2.03 billion due to CRTC's ban on activation fees. Originally reported by Financial Post.
Rogers Wireless Revenue Drop
Rogers Communications Inc. reported a one per cent drop in wireless service revenue to $2.03 billion in Q3 2026.
CRTC Bans Activation Fees
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission eliminated activation and modification fees for cellphone plans.
Rogers' Revenue Impact
Mobile phone average revenue per user fell 2.6 per cent to $55.22 due to CRTC ban and competition.
Rogers' Response
Rogers introduced $40 device setup, $25 shipping, and an unspecified SIM fee after CRTC ban.
What to remember
Rogers Communications Inc. saw wireless revenue fall 1% to $2.03 billion due to CRTC's ban on activation fees.
