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A statement on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc.

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Saturday, October 23, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John A. MacDonald, Chair of the Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers or the Company), confirms that earlier today the Company received a written resolution from the Rogers Control Trust purporting to remove five of the independent directors of Rogers and replace them with nominees of the Rogers Control Trust.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John A. MacDonald, Chair of the Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers or the Company), confirms that earlier today the Company received a written resolution from the Rogers Control Trust purporting to remove five of the independent directors of Rogers and replace them with nominees of the Rogers Control Trust.
  • The Company has reviewed the resolution with its external legal counsel and has determined the resolution is invalid.
  • Accordingly, the Board of Directors of Rogers, including its independent directors, remain unchanged.
  • Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day.

A statement on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc.

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications is responding to last nights announcement by the Companys former Chairman Edward Rogers that he intends to remove the majority of the independent directors of Rogers Communications Inc. and replace them with nominees of the Rogers Control Trust through a written resolution without convening a meeting of shareholders.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications is responding to last nights announcement by the Companys former Chairman Edward Rogers that he intends to remove the majority of the independent directors of Rogers Communications Inc. and replace them with nominees of the Rogers Control Trust through a written resolution without convening a meeting of shareholders.
  • The Company is not aware of this mechanism ever having been utilized in respect of a public company in Canada.
  • At this time, the Company has not received any documentation or resolution from Mr. Rogers or the Rogers Control Trust with respect to this matter.
  • Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day.

John A. MacDonald becomes Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc.

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers today announced that John A. MacDonald has assumed the role ofChairman of the Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers today announced that John A. MacDonald has assumed the role ofChairman of the Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc.
  • This has been a challenging time for the Corporation and I want to reaffirm on behalf of the majority of the Board our support for and total confidence in the management team and CEO of Rogers Communications, said John A. MacDonald.
  • Edward Rogers has moved from the role of Chairman effective today and will remain on the Board as a Company director.
  • John A. MacDonald has been a member of the Rogers Board of Directors since 2012 and holds the role ofLead Directorand Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee.

Rogers Communications Declares 50 Cents per Share Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend totaling 50 cents per share on each of its outstanding Class B Non-Voting shares and Class A Voting shares.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend totaling 50 cents per share on each of its outstanding Class B Non-Voting shares and Class A Voting shares.
  • The declared quarterly dividend will be paid on January 4, 2022 to shareholders of record on December 10, 2021.
  • Such quarterly dividends are only payable as and when declared by Rogers Board and there is no entitlement to any dividend prior thereto.
  • Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day.

Rogers Ranked by Ookla as Canada’s Most Consistent National Wireless and Broadband Provider, with Fastest Internet in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications was recognized today by Ookla® as Canada’s most consistent national wireless and broadband provider, achieving this top ranking for the fifth quarter in a row. At a time where Canadian consumers and businesses continue to rely on strong and consistent networks to keep connected to what matters most, Rogers networks continue to deliver its customers the most consistent speeds of any national wireless network or top internet provider in Canada. A new study on the Angus Reid Forum shows the strong impact connectivity and technology has played for Canadian small businesses over the past 18 months with 85% of Canadian small businesses rating reliable connectivity as top priority3.

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  • Rogers was named the fastest fixed broadband service in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, a recognition that the company also achieved in Q2 2021.
  • Rogers was also ranked first for 5G Availability, a market distinction that Rogers has held since Ookla began measuring 5G availability in Q1 2021.
  • Rogers 5G customers experience more time on Canadas largest and most reliable 5G network1 than any other 5G customers in Canada.
  • Rogers was the fastest fixed broadband provider in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, with Median Download Speeds of 170.69 in Ontario, 186.77 in New Brunswick and 162.09 in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Rogers to Bring its Fibre-Powered Network to Residents and Businesses in Ottawa, Clarence-Rockland, North Grenville and Carleton Place

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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OTTAWA, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced today that it is expanding its fibre network to connect over 24,000 homes and businesses across Ottawa, Clarence-Rockland, North Grenville and Carleton Place to high-speed broadband. Reliable connectivity allows communities to stay in touch with the people and things that matter most and with this investment, Rogers is taking the next step in closing the digital divide.

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  • As part of its $188 million investment, Rogers will expand its fibre network delivering fibre-to-the-home technology, servicing more than 24,000 homes and businesses in Ottawa, Clarence-Rockland, North Grenville and Carleton Place.
  • Businesses in the area that will benefit from this investment include schools, medical clinics, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, and much more.
  • I am pleased that Rogers investment will provide a reliable fibre network to Clarence-Rockland homes and businesses, said Clarence-Rockland Mayor Mario Zanth.
  • Since January 2020, in Ontario Rogers has:
    Delivered 5G: Rogers is Ontarios most reliable 5G network 1, now reaching 70 communities across the province.

Rogers 5G expands to 11 new markets across Québec, including Brossard, Longueuil and Mont Tremblant

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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MONTRÉAL, Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced today that it has extended its 5G network to reach even more Québec residents and businesses in 11 new cities and towns throughout the province. Over the past year, Québec’s most reliable 5G network has grown to now reach over 90 communities throughout the province. Rogers 5G is now available in the following areas:

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  • Todays network expansion is part of Rogers long-term and ongoing commitment to bring 5G to Quebec and will see additional deployments in 2022.
  • Recently, Rogers won five awards for its 5G network from Opensignal , ranking number one in Canada across five categories, including for 5G Reach, 5G Availability, 5G Voice App Experience, 5G Games Experience and tied first for 5G Upload Speed2.
  • Rogers has invested over $30 billion over the past 35 years to build Canadas most trusted and reliable wireless network.
  • 3Rogers continues Canadas 5G network leadership with leading investment in 3500 MHz 5G spectrum, reaching 99.4% of Canadians.

Canadian Small Business owners link business improvements during the pandemic to connectivity and online solutions, new survey finds

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To mark Small Business Month this October, today Rogers for Business launched new Small Business offers, from Business Internet to Advantage Mobility on Canada’s most reliable network**, as new survey findings on the Angus Reid Forum* show the strong impact connectivity and technology have played for Canadian small businesses over the past 18 months. Of the 500 small businesses surveyed, 60% now conduct most of their business online, a 50% jump since before the pandemic, and 71% link business improvements to using connectivity and online solutions.

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  • Of the 500 small businesses surveyed, 60% now conduct most of their business online, a 50% jump since before the pandemic, and 71% link business improvements to using connectivity and online solutions.
  • Representing 40% of the countrys GDP and employing nearly 70% of private sector workers, Canadian small businesses make up 98% of businesses in Canada1.
  • These survey results demonstrate that for SMBs, digitizing their business has been key to their success throughout the pandemic and as they look to the future.
  • During the pandemic, it was extremely important for us not to slow down as demand for charitable and fundraising services increased significantly.

Rogers 2021 Orange shirt sales through TSC brings two-year campaign total to $250,000 for Residential School Survivors Society and the Orange Shirt Society

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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All funds, raised through sales from Rogers-commissioned orange shirt campaign on TSC, will be divided between the Orange Shirt Society and the Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) to expand Indigenous education across the country and provide essential services to residential school survivors, their families, and those dealing with intergenerational trauma.

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  • All funds, raised through sales from Rogers-commissioned orange shirt campaign on TSC, will be divided between the Orange Shirt Society and the Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) to expand Indigenous education across the country and provide essential services to residential school survivors, their families, and those dealing with intergenerational trauma.
  • First launched in 2020, the Rogers orange shirt campaign has now raised more than $250,000 to support residential school awareness and education.
  • The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSS) would like to express our profound gratitude to Rogers Communications for their commitment to reconciliation by taking action to initiate their 2021 Orange Shirt Campaign, said Angela White, Executive Director, Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
  • Phyllis Webstad, Ambassador and Founder of the Orange Shirt Societys personal experience at a residential school inspired Orange Shirt Day.

Rogers Communications 3Q21 Investment Community Teleconference October 21, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. ET

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. plans to release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 21, 2021,before North American financial markets open.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. plans to release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 21, 2021,before North American financial markets open.
  • Rogers management will host its quarterly teleconference with the investment community to discuss the results and outlook at8:00 a.m.
  • To access the teleconference, the live webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of Rogers website at investors.rogers.com .
  • About Rogers: Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day.