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Rogers (RCI) has expanded its Xfinity TV service to become Canada's largest television content provider, adding over 150 international channels in more than 20 languages. This expansion brings the total channel count to 480+, offering diverse programming including live news, sports, and entertainment.

The new international channels are available in Free Preview until June 17, 2025, after which customers can subscribe to specific channels and theme packs. According to a survey, 84% of multilingual Canadians consider in-language content important for maintaining cultural connections. The service integrates traditional TV content with streaming services, featuring an award-winning voice remote for enhanced user experience.

Rogers (RCI) ha ampliato il suo servizio Xfinity TV, diventando il più grande fornitore di contenuti televisivi in Canada, aggiungendo oltre 150 canali internazionali in più di 20 lingue. Questa espansione porta il totale dei canali a oltre 480, offrendo una programmazione variegata che include notizie in diretta, sport e intrattenimento.

I nuovi canali internazionali sono disponibili in anteprima gratuita fino al 17 giugno 2025, dopodiché i clienti potranno abbonarsi a canali specifici e pacchetti tematici. Secondo un sondaggio, l'84% dei canadesi multilingue ritiene che i contenuti nella propria lingua siano fondamentali per mantenere i legami culturali. Il servizio integra i contenuti televisivi tradizionali con servizi di streaming, includendo un telecomando vocale premiato per un'esperienza utente migliorata.

Rogers (RCI) ha ampliado su servicio de Xfinity TV para convertirse en el mayor proveedor de contenido televisivo de Canadá, añadiendo más de 150 canales internacionales en más de 20 idiomas. Esta expansión eleva el total de canales a más de 480, ofreciendo una programación diversa que incluye noticias en vivo, deportes y entretenimiento.

Los nuevos canales internacionales están disponibles en vista previa gratuita hasta el 17 de junio de 2025, tras lo cual los clientes podrán suscribirse a canales específicos y paquetes temáticos. Según una encuesta, el 84% de los canadienses multilingües considera importante el contenido en su idioma para mantener las conexiones culturales. El servicio integra contenido de televisión tradicional con servicios de streaming, contando con un control remoto de voz galardonado para mejorar la experiencia del usuario.

로저스(RCI)는 Xfinity TV 서비스를 확대하여 캐나다 최대의 텔레비전 콘텐츠 제공업체가 되었으며, 20개 이상의 언어로 150개 이상의 국제 채널을 추가했습니다. 이번 확장으로 채널 수는 총 480개 이상이 되었으며, 라이브 뉴스, 스포츠, 엔터테인먼트 등 다양한 프로그램을 제공합니다.

새로운 국제 채널은 2025년 6월 17일까지 무료 미리보기로 이용 가능하며, 이후 고객은 특정 채널과 테마 팩을 구독할 수 있습니다. 설문조사에 따르면 다국어를 사용하는 캐나다인의 84%가 자국어 콘텐츠가 문화적 연결을 유지하는 데 중요하다고 생각합니다. 이 서비스는 전통 TV 콘텐츠와 스트리밍 서비스를 통합하며, 사용자 경험을 향상시키는 수상 경력의 음성 리모컨을 제공합니다.

Rogers (RCI) a étendu son service Xfinity TV pour devenir le plus grand fournisseur de contenu télévisé au Canada, ajoutant plus de 150 chaînes internationales dans plus de 20 langues. Cette expansion porte le total des chaînes à plus de 480, offrant une programmation variée incluant actualités en direct, sports et divertissement.

Les nouvelles chaînes internationales sont disponibles en aperçu gratuit jusqu'au 17 juin 2025, après quoi les clients pourront s'abonner à des chaînes spécifiques et des packs thématiques. Selon une enquête, 84 % des Canadiens multilingues considèrent que le contenu dans leur langue est important pour maintenir les liens culturels. Le service intègre le contenu télévisé traditionnel avec des services de streaming, et propose une télécommande vocale primée pour une expérience utilisateur améliorée.

Rogers (RCI) hat seinen Xfinity TV-Dienst erweitert und ist damit Kanadas größter Anbieter von Fernsehcontent geworden. Es wurden über 150 internationale Kanäle in mehr als 20 Sprachen hinzugefügt. Diese Erweiterung bringt die Gesamtzahl der Kanäle auf über 480 und bietet ein vielfältiges Programm mit Live-Nachrichten, Sport und Unterhaltung.

Die neuen internationalen Kanäle sind bis zum 17. Juni 2025 als kostenlose Vorschau verfügbar. Danach können Kunden einzelne Kanäle und Themenpakete abonnieren. Einer Umfrage zufolge halten 84 % der mehrsprachigen Kanadier Inhalte in ihrer Sprache für wichtig, um kulturelle Verbindungen aufrechtzuerhalten. Der Dienst integriert traditionelle TV-Inhalte mit Streaming-Angeboten und verfügt über eine preisgekrönte Sprachfernbedienung für ein verbessertes Nutzererlebnis.

Positive
  • Expansion to 480+ total channels makes Rogers the largest TV content provider in Canada
  • Addition of 150+ international channels in 20+ languages broadens market reach
  • Free preview period until June 17 could drive customer adoption
  • Strong market opportunity with 84% of multilingual Canadians valuing in-language content
Negative
  • Additional subscription costs for international channels after preview period may affect adoption
  • Increased content complexity could impact user experience despite voice remote features

Adds more than 150 international channels in 20+ languages

Customers get live news, sports and entertainment with the best entertainment experience

TORONTO, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Xfinity TV offers the most content of any television provider in Canada with the addition of more than 150 international channels in over 20 languages. Now Rogers customers can access more than 480 channels and experience more of the world from home, only on Rogers Xfinity TV.

“We’re proud to bring Canadians the most TV content and best entertainment experience,” said Bret Leech, President, Residential, Rogers. “Our world-class platform seamlessly integrates this TV content, which now includes 150+ channels from around the world, with a growing range of streaming services so customers can easily find the content they’re looking for with our award-winning voice remote.”

According to a recent survey of Canadians who speak multiple languages, in-language content is important to 84% to stay connected to their culture and heritage.1

Rogers newly expanded international TV channel offering is available with Rogers Xfinity TV packages in Free Preview through June 17 for customers to explore the world from the comfort of their home. When the preview is over, customers can customize their entertainment experience by subscribing to these international TV channels and theme packs.

Rogers Xfinity TV brings the most TV content2 – live sports, entertainment and news from Canada and around the world – with on-demand and streaming apps together on one platform to deliver the best entertainment experience.3

To learn more, visit rogers.com/Xfinity.

About Rogers Communications Inc.: 
Rogers is Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit rogers.com or investors.rogers.com

For more information:  
media@rci.rogers.com  
1-844-226-1338

1 Source: Multicultural TV Content Research Study.  Total Canada. Households where at least one person speaks a non-official language, and either subscribe or open to subscribing to in-language live TV. March 2025 (n = 1546). Margin of error of ±2.5%, 19 times out of 20.  Commissioned by Rogers using the Angus Reid Forum.
2 Based on linear TV and free ad-supported streaming television channel counts. 

3 More Canadians choose Rogers Xfinity entertainment with award-winning voice remote, where available, based on video subscribers, and Rogers received a joint National Overall Experience award for Video Experience by OpenSignal’s Canada Fixed Broadband Report, Mar 2025. See Rogers.com/tv-plans


FAQ

How many channels does Rogers Xfinity TV now offer in Canada?

Rogers Xfinity TV now offers more than 480 channels in total, including over 150 new international channels in 20+ languages, making it the largest TV content provider in Canada.

When does the Rogers Xfinity TV international channels free preview end?

The free preview period for the new international channels ends on June 17, 2025, after which customers will need to subscribe to access these channels.

What percentage of multilingual Canadians value in-language content according to Rogers' survey?

According to the survey, 84% of multilingual Canadians consider in-language content important for staying connected to their culture and heritage.

What features does Rogers Xfinity TV (RCI) include in its entertainment experience?

Rogers Xfinity TV includes live sports, news, entertainment, on-demand content, streaming apps integration, and an award-winning voice remote for content navigation.
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