Rogers Customers Face Another Price Increase
Rogers has once again opted to raise prices, this time impacting their roaming charges. Following a recent hike in connection fees, both Rogers and its subsidiary Fido are set for a price increase. New travel passes have been introduced, offering slightly better rates for those planning extended trips abroad. A notice on the websites of Rogers and Fido confirmed that these changes will take effect on August 7, 2025.
Upcoming Roaming Rate Changes
The daily fee for roaming in the U.S. will jump from $14 to $16, while international rates will rise from $16 to $18. This positions Rogers as one of the most expensive options among major carriers; Bell charges $13 for daily U.S. roaming and $16 internationally, while Telus offers rates of $14 for U.S. and $16 internationally. It remains uncertain if these competitors will also increase their prices in response to Rogers' latest move. Notably, it was only recently that Rogers adjusted its roaming fees on March 3, 2025.
This price adjustment follows a tumultuous week for Rogers during which they raised connection fees to an eye-watering $80, increased monthly plan costs by an additional $5, and even suspended services as part of preparations for shutting down their 3G network. To add insult to injury, some customers faced a one-time charge of $75 just for using the outdated service along with another monthly fee of $3.
Fido users are also feeling the impact as both plan prices have risen alongside new fees added to their bills. Just last month saw Fido customers facing a similar $5 increase compounded by various charges related to the phasing out of 3G service.
What Does Rogers Have to Say?
When asked about these new rate increases, spokesperson Zac Carreiro pointed out the launch of new travel passes but did not directly address concerns regarding rising costs.
New Travel Passes Introduced Amidst Price Hikes
In conjunction with higher roaming rates, both Rogers and Fido have launched new travel passes designed to make international roaming more affordable during longer trips abroad. Customers can enjoy discounts on these passes if purchased before September 30th:
- U.S., 14 days: Now at $50, down from $60
- U.S., 30 days: Now at $60, down from $70
- International, 14 days: Now at $90, down from $100
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Customers can purchase these travel passes up until two months before they leave home and can adjust start dates or cancel if plans change unexpectedly.
Other Canadian providers are also getting into this space; Koodo launched similar offerings back in November last year while Bell followed suit just last month.
A Look at How Rates Stack Up Against Competitors
Koodo provides a seven-day travel pass priced at 55 dollars in the U.S., with Caribbean or Mexico options available for 60 dollars per week.
Their European pricing is competitive too-50 dollars covers you for fourteen days or 60 dollars over thirty.
Bell's offerings include 70 dollars each week in either Caribbean or Mexico locations along with similar pricing structures across Europe.
On another note entirely is Freedom Mobile's approach; they've criticized other Canadian providers over high roaming costs recently revising their Roam Beyond travel packages which now feature options starting around 30 dollars providing users with five gigabytes plus unlimited talk/text benefits-or fifty bucks nets you ten gigabytes under similar terms.
Freedom's eSIM services offer even more flexibility priced affordably too-just thirty bucks gets you five gigabytes while ten bucks secures one gigabyte access!
While there's no shortage when it comes choosing between different types available through various companies today-Rogers' pricing tends toward mid-range compared against others like Freedom who generally provide cheaper alternatives than what you'd find here!
Many Canadian carriers now offer plans including built-in features allowing seamless connectivity within either US borders alone-or even extending coverage into Mexico territory making them potentially far less costly than relying solely upon traditional high-priced roamings!
The CRTC's Push For Affordable Roaming Options Continues!
It's important context that this latest price hike comes after directives issued by Canada's Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Back In October last year they urged wireless companies create ways reduce overall expenses associated specifically related towards international traveling needs! They warned public investigations could follow should providers fail demonstrate “sufficient progress.”
In response three largest players-Rogers,Bell & Telus claimed already lowered certain aspects concerning existing tariffs however actual daily usage fees seem only increasing over time instead! For instance back way back when (2017) we saw much lower figures being charged such as merely six bucks covering US usage alongside ten internationally speaking!
Despite all assurances given CRTC regarding future actions aimed towards providing “more flexible” solutions come next year-it appears little has changed since then aside rollout newer products/services following appeals made earlier requesting greater affordability overall!
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