Posted AT 9:41 PM EDT on 29/04/08
Rogers' next money-maker: the iPhone
When Rogers Communications Inc. brings Apple Inc.'s cult iPhone to Canada later this year, it's not just expecting a jump in subscribers but also a nice bonus from cellphone bills.
Consumers love the sleek device for its bells and whistles. But Rogers is banking on increased data traffic on the smart phones to compensate for flatter growth from voice services.
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