Key Stats
Founded: 1960 (current company); roots trace to 1925
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CEO: Tony Staffieri (since January 2022)
Employees: Approximately 26,000 worldwide
Stock Symbol: TSX: RCI.B / NYSE: RCI
Rogers Communications Inc. is a Canadian communications and media company operating in wireless communications, cable television, telephony, internet, and media. Headquartered in Toronto, Rogers is one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers.
The company operates through four main segments: Wireless, Cable, Business Solutions, and Media. Rogers Wireless provides mobile voice and data services to over 11 million subscribers across Canada, covering approximately 97% of the Canadian population.
Through Rogers Sports & Media, the company operates the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, Rogers Centre stadium, Sportsnet television networks, Citytv stations, and numerous radio stations. Following its 2023 acquisition of Shaw Communications, Rogers became a coast-to-coast telecommunications provider.
Rogers Communications History
1925
Radio Innovation
Edward Rogers Sr. invents the world’s first alternating current (AC) heater filament cathode for radio tubes, enabling radios to operate on household electricity rather than batteries.
1960
Company Founded
Ted Rogers (Edward Rogers Jr.) and a partner acquire Toronto FM radio station CHFI, marking the founding of the modern Rogers Communications.
1967
Cable Television Entry
Rogers acquires Brampton, Ontario cable television operator, launching the company into what would become a core business segment.
1985
Wireless Launch
Rogers enters the cellular telephone business through Cantel, becoming one of the first wireless providers in Canada.
2000
Toronto Blue Jays Acquisition
Rogers acquires the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. The company later acquires the SkyDome stadium, renaming it Rogers Centre in 2005.
2008
Ted Rogers’ Death
Founder Ted Rogers passes away at age 75. Control of the company passes to the Rogers Control Trust, managed by the Rogers family.
2013
NHL Rights Deal
Rogers signs a 12-year, $5.2 billion deal for exclusive national broadcast rights to NHL hockey in Canada, launching the current era of Hockey Night in Canada.
2023
Shaw Communications Acquisition
Rogers completes the $20 billion acquisition of Shaw Communications after two years of regulatory review, becoming a national telecommunications provider.
Rogers Communications Founder
Edward Samuel Rogers Jr. (Ted Rogers)
Born May 27, 1933, in Toronto. Ted Rogers founded the modern Rogers Communications in 1960 after acquiring CHFI-FM radio station. Over five decades, he built the company from a single radio station into one of Canada’s largest media and telecommunications conglomerates. He was determined to continue the legacy of his father, Edward Rogers Sr., who invented the batteryless radio in 1925. Ted Rogers died December 2, 2008, leaving an estimated $8 billion fortune.
Rogers Communications Acquisitions
Rogers Communications has grown through strategic acquisitions across telecommunications, media, and sports. These deals have transformed the company from a regional cable operator into a national telecommunications giant.
In 2000, Rogers acquired the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, and in 2004 purchased the SkyDome stadium (renamed Rogers Centre in 2005) for $25 million. The company also acquired Sportsnet from CTV in 2001, building its sports media portfolio.
The 2013 NHL broadcasting deal gave Rogers exclusive national rights to Hockey Night in Canada for $5.2 billion over 12 years. This was the first time a major North American sports league granted all its national rights to a single company on such a long-term basis.
Rogers acquired Fido Solutions in 2004 for $1.4 billion, adding a flanker wireless brand that continues to operate today. In 2016, the company acquired the remaining 50% of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) that it didn’t already own, before later selling some of that stake.
The largest deal in company history was the 2023 acquisition of Shaw Communications for approximately $20 billion CAD. As a condition of regulatory approval, Rogers sold Shaw’s Freedom Mobile wireless business to Videotron for $2.85 billion. The Shaw deal gave Rogers a coast-to-coast cable footprint.
Rogers Communications Revenue
Rogers Communications generated approximately $20.6 billion CAD (roughly $15 billion USD) in revenue for fiscal year 2024. The wireless segment accounts for over half of total revenue, with cable and media making up the remainder.
Rogers Communications Marketcap
Rogers Communications has a market capitalization of approximately $21 billion USD as of February 2026. The company is traded on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (RCI.B) and the New York Stock Exchange (RCI).
Rogers Communications Competitors
Rogers Communications competes primarily in the Canadian telecommunications market. The company is part of the “Big Three” Canadian carriers along with Bell Canada and Telus, which together serve approximately 97% of Canadian wireless customers.
| Company | Headquarters | Services |
|---|---|---|
| BCE Inc. (Bell Canada) | Montreal, Canada | Wireless, internet, TV, media |
| Telus Corporation | Vancouver, Canada | Wireless, internet, TV, health tech |
| Quebecor (Videotron) | Montreal, Canada | Wireless, cable, internet (Quebec focus) |
| Cogeco Communications | Montreal, Canada | Cable, internet (regional) |
| SaskTel | Regina, Canada | Telecom services (Saskatchewan) |
| Eastlink | Halifax, Canada | Cable, internet, wireless (Atlantic) |
| Xplore (Xplornet) | Woodstock, Canada | Rural internet services |
| Verizon | New York, USA | Business telecom services |
| AT&T | Dallas, USA | Business/enterprise services |
| TBayTel | Thunder Bay, Canada | Regional telecom (Northwestern Ontario) |
FAQs
Who founded Rogers Communications?
Ted Rogers (Edward Samuel Rogers Jr.) founded Rogers Communications in 1960 when he acquired Toronto FM radio station CHFI. His father, Edward Rogers Sr., invented the batteryless radio in 1925.
What does Rogers Communications own?
Rogers owns wireless and cable networks, the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, Rogers Centre stadium, Sportsnet networks, Citytv stations, radio stations, and Shaw Communications’ cable systems.
Who are Rogers’ main competitors?
Rogers’ main competitors are Bell Canada and Telus, which together with Rogers form Canada’s “Big Three” telecommunications providers. Regional competitors include Videotron, Cogeco, and SaskTel.
When did Rogers acquire Shaw?
Rogers completed its acquisition of Shaw Communications in April 2023 for approximately $20 billion CAD. The deal required Rogers to sell Shaw’s Freedom Mobile to Videotron for $2.85 billion.
Is Rogers only in Canada?
Rogers operates primarily in Canada, providing telecommunications and media services nationwide. The company does not offer residential services outside Canada but serves some business customers internationally.
