A new report assesses ESG trends in the Americas telecom sector, concluding that ESG compliance will be mandatory for future success. Most American telecom companies have committed to net-zero targets by 2040, with operators focusing on carbon reduction through renewable energy, digital inclusion, and transparent governance. Sustainability reports are increasingly linked with financial reporting and board remuneration.

U.S. stocks closed a shortened week with broad losses as markets observed Good Friday. Major large-cap losers included Nike (down 14.29% after missing Q4 guidance), Boston Scientific (down 9.32% following clinical trial data and analyst downgrade), and Sysco (down 13.56% after announcing Jetro acquisition and analyst downgrades). Other significant decliners included Texas Pacific Land, Venture Global, EQT, Rogers Communications, Kratos Defense, and Antero Resources.

Rogers Communications announced a series of fan engagement initiatives for the Toronto Blue Jays' 50th season, including distribution of 500 opening day tickets through its Rogers Privileged Access program, a 'Rogers Game Day Owner' contest for superfans, and a 'Winning Inning' promotion offering seat upgrades and memorabilia to Rogers customers. The company plans to give away 5,000 tickets throughout the season.

Rogers Communications is launching promotional initiatives to celebrate the Toronto Blue Jays' 50th season, including giveaways of 500 Opening Night tickets to customers, a 'Rogers Game Day Owner' contest for superfans, and 'Winning Inning' promotions featuring seat upgrades and memorabilia. The company plans to distribute thousands of additional tickets throughout the season.

Rogers Communications Inc. has priced a US$750 million public offering of 6.875% fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes and a Cdn$1.25 billion private placement of 6.250% fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes, both due 2056. The company expects to use net proceeds of approximately US$740 million and Cdn$1.24 billion respectively to repay outstanding indebtedness. Both offerings are expected to close on March 27, 2026.

Rogers Communications reported Q4 2025 results with service revenue of $2.1 billion (consistent with 2024) and adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 billion, up 1%. The company continues to demonstrate subscriber growth with balanced marketplace discipline and has filed its 2025 annual report with securities regulators.

Rogers announced that The Great Canadian Jersey, a patchwork jersey created from donated patches representing every Canadian province and territory's hockey community, will be displayed at the Hockey Hall of Fame starting March 2, 2026. The handcrafted jersey, designed by Cameron Lizotte, will subsequently tour local museums, hockey associations, and communities whose patches are featured in the design.

Rogers announced its 'Un chandail, une nation' (One Jersey, One Nation) initiative, featuring a patchwork hockey jersey made from donated pieces representing all Canadian provinces, territories, and NHL teams. The jersey will be exhibited at the Hockey Hall of Fame from March 2-23, 2026, followed by tours to the Aga Khan Museum, Royal Alberta Museum, and local hockey communities across Canada.

Rogers Communications announced it is becoming the first Canadian wireless carrier to offer satellite-to-mobile service for IoT in partnership with Geotab. The new GO Anywhere Plus service enables asset tracking across Canada's remote regions where traditional cellular coverage is unavailable, leveraging Rogers Satellite's low-earth orbit technology to provide seamless connectivity for fleet, container, and equipment tracking.

Rogers Communications announced the launch of satellite-to-mobile IoT connectivity for asset tracking in partnership with Geotab. The service, called GO Anywhere Plus, enables real-time tracking of assets like trailers and containers across Canada, including remote areas where traditional cellular networks are unavailable. Rogers becomes the first Canadian wireless provider to offer this satellite service, addressing coverage gaps in 82% of the country.

Rogers Communications Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its Class B Non-Voting and Class A Voting shares. The dividend will be paid on April 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026.

Rogers Communications launched its national Screen Break (Relâche d'écran) school program on January 28, 2026, committing $50 million over 5 years to promote balanced screen usage among youth. The initiative features professional athletes as ambassadors, including Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage, and includes tools for parents, youth programs, research partnerships, and awareness campaigns. A Rogers study found Canadian youth aged 11-17 spend an average of 5.2 hours daily on phones, exceeding the Canadian Pediatrics Society's recommended 2-hour limit.