Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

Some cell phone customers with Rogers Communications Inc. will pay more for their plans starting later this month.

The company says price hikes for customers who are not locked into a contract will range from under $7 on the low end to upwards of $9 per month, depending on their individual plan. The move will take effect on bills received after Jan. 17.

Rogers spokesman Cam Gordon says the company is committed to delivering "the highest standard of quality and reliability" which includes more capacity, expansion of its network into more communities and improved customer service.

He notes recent announcements by Rogers to increase affordability, such as the introduction of its discounted 5G plan for eligible low-income Canadians and a move in May of last year to halve the price per gigabyte of data on its most popular 5G plan.