Rogers AT&T
Wireless and GoAmerica are
negotiating a strategic agreement to offer Go.Web service on Rogers’
upcoming BlackBerry service.
The agreement will allow customers to browse and fully access the Internet
using the Rogers AT&T Mobitex network.
The Rogers AT&T Mobitex network is a nationwide, dedicated data network that
provides wireless data device users access to information via standard
computer applications, in near real-time, without the need for a phone line,
hard wiring, or cable connections.
The companies also expect to establish a joint venture to develop a unique
Canadian brand and Canadian content for the Go.Web service in Canada.
Rogers Wireless operates under the brand name Rogers AT&T Wireless and is
Canada’s largest wireless communications services provider, with over 2.6
million customers from coast to coast.
Rogers AT&T Wireless provides a complete range of wireless solutions
including Digital PCS, cellular, paging, Interactive Messaging, and wireless
data services. It is wholly owned and operated by Rogers Cantel Mobile
Communications.
GoAmerica is provides nationwide wireless Internet services, also known as
wireless ISP services. Its service enables individual and business
subscribers to access remotely the Internet, e-mail, and corporate intranets
in real time through a wide variety of mobile computing and communications
devices.