Rogers Signed Up 130,000 iPhone Subscribers in Q4 '08

Canada's Rogers Wireless has reported that during the last quarter of 2008, it activated approximately 130,000 iPhone 3G devices, approximately 40% of which were with new subscribers with the remainder being with existing Rogers Wireless subscribers who upgraded to the iPhone, committed to new term contracts and in the vast majority of cases subscribed to both voice and monthly data service plans.

The company added a net total of roughly 199,000 new wireless subscribers during the quarter, up on the 183,000 in the same quarter a year ago.

"Rogers ended 2008 with healthy growth in both our wireless and cable subscriber bases reflecting our innovative offerings that have the features, convenience and value that Canadians want," said Alan Horn, Chairman and acting CEO of Rogers Communications, "We continue to focus on the higher value segments in both wireless and cable."

Posted to the site on 6th January 2009