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In 2004, Rogers bought the only other GSM operator in Canada at that time, Fido, re-branding it in 2008 as a discount network operator with a new logo and a limited selection of phones, consisting mostly of feature phones but including a few smartphones.
In mid-2010, in response to the emergence of several new phone carriers Rogers released Chatr wireless. It is a discount brand aimed to directly compete with the new carriers in their coverage areas. Chatr's device selection is similar to, but has fewer option than, Fido's. The new carriers, specifically Mobilicity, claimed that Chatr is a "fighter brand" released by Rogers to drive them out of business.
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