Enhanced Rogers One Number unified communications platform goes live

Rogers Communications announced a newly enhanced platform that now allows customers to extend their existing Rogers wireless number not only to their computers, but also to their regular home phone and iPad. In addition, the Rogers One Number experience will be offered to small businesses across Canada this fall.

“At Rogers, we’re passionate about innovation and creating unique Internet experiences for our customers. The exciting enhancements to the Rogers One Number web-based platform are revolutionizing how our customers are connecting to their devices,” said John Boynton, Executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Rogers Communications. “Our goal has always been to simplify the way Canadians communicate; with the new updates to Rogers One Number we are providing an even more seamless communication experience for our customers.”

Unified communications:  One number leveraged on the device of your choice

Rogers One Number is a feature of Rogers wireless plans. With an Internet connection, you can extend your Rogers wireless number to make or transfer calls using a computer, tablet, and home phone with an adapter.

The original features of Rogers One Number include:

·         The Rogers One Number online platform operates as the messaging centre for text messages, email and voicemail and provides one unified address book.

·         Make unlimited Canada-wide voice calls and video calls to other Rogers One Number users from your computer using your wireless number.

·         Text and check wireless voicemail from your computer.

The new enhancements are:

·         On iPad: With the Rogers One Number app, you can video chat and take calls on the go. The app is expected to launch soon for Android tablets as well. 

·         On your regular phone: With the add-on service for a low monthly fee, you can connect your regular phone to a telephone adapter and use your wireless number to make calls using the Internet. You’ll also enjoy unlimited Canadian long distance and no daytime wireless minutes using your regular phone.  Purchase the Rogers One Number phone add-on service and telephone adapter at your local Rogers retail store location.

·         Rogers One Number for Business: The solution enables small businesses to control costs and improve productivity through a secure and seamless connection to colleagues and clients, as well as family and friends. The solution allows small businesses to stay connected on the go using their existing wireless number and computer and will be available to small business customers in October.

Rogers wireless customers can set up their Rogers One Number profile online by following three simple steps on www.RogersOneNumber.ca.