Rogers and AT&T Wireless Negotiate Possible Sale of AT&T Wireless' 34% Stake in Rogers Wireless to Rogers Communications TORONTO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rogers Communications Inc. ("RCI") and Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. ("Rogers Wireless") announced this morning that RCI and AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. ("AWE") on behalf of JVII General Partnership ("JVII") have reached agreement in principle for the sale by JVII of its 48.6 million shares of Rogers Wireless to RCI for a cash purchase price of $36.37 per share. The parties are working toward obtaining board and other approvals and anticipate an announcement regarding an agreement later today. There can be no assurances that such agreement will be finalized or that such transaction will be completed. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information: This news release includes certain forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. We caution that actual future performance will be affected by a number of factors, including technological change, regulatory change and competitive factors, many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, future events and results may vary substantially from what we currently foresee. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter any forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in our most recent Annual Reports and Annual Information Forms filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. About the Companies: Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RG) is a diversified Canadian communications and media company, which is engaged in cable television, high-speed Internet access and video retailing through Canada's largest cable television provider Rogers Cable Inc.; wireless voice and data communications services through Canada's leading national GSM/GPRS cellular provider Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.; and radio, television broadcasting, televised shopping and publishing businesses through Rogers Media Inc. Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. (TSX: RCM.B; NYSE: RCN) operates Canada's largest integrated wireless voice and data network, providing advanced voice and wireless data solutions to customers from coast to coast on its GSM/GPRS network, the world standard for wireless communications technology. The Company has approximately 4.1 million customers, and has offices in Canadian cities across the country. Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. is approximately 55.6% owned by Rogers Communications Inc. and 34% owned by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. DATASOURCE: Rogers Communications Inc. CONTACT: Bruce M. Mann, (416) 935-3532, ; Eric Wright, (416) 935-3550, ; Archived images on this organization are available through CNW E-Pix at http://www.newswire.ca/. Images are free to members of The Canadian Press.

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