Rogers today announced the next phase of its 3G high speed wireless network and Vision services in 22 Canadian markets.

The Rogers Vision suite of services operates on Rogers' new High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) network, the fastest wireless network in Canada. HSPA is the latest evolution of GSM, the world-wide standard for mobile wireless communications. This 3G protocol increases download speeds on wireless devices, providing a user experience similar to broadband high-speed services.

Rogers is offering state-of-the-art handsets to enable the Rogers Vision suite of services to come to life, including the Samsung A706, the LG TU500 and the LG Shine Slider. Business customers can choose from a range of high-speed wireless devices such as the Motorola Q9H, the Palm Treo 750, the HTC TyTN and the GT Max PC card.

The expansion announced today introduces Rogers Vision services for customers in Greater Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Whistler, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Ottawa/Gatineau, Kingston, Sudbury, Barrie, London, Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Windsor, Greater Montreal, Quebec City, Chicoutimi and Trois-Rivières.