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        ROGERS WIRELESS SUCCESSFUL IN TENDER OFFERS TO ACQUIRE MICROCELL

              Combination of Rogers Wireless and Microcell Creates
             Canada's Largest Wireless Carrier Serving Approximately
                   5.5 Million Customers from Coast to Coast;

             Rogers Wireless Becomes Canada's Only Wireless Carrier
              Operating on the Global Standard GSM/GPRS Technology


TORONTO and MONTREAL, November 8 -- Rogers Wireless Inc. ("RWI" or "Rogers
Wireless"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.,
announced today that the terms and conditions of its tender offers for the
securities of Microcell Telecommunications Inc. ("Microcell") have been
satisfied with the necessary number of securities having been successfully
tendered and regulatory approvals secured to complete the acquisition.

The acquisition of Microcell by Rogers Wireless creates Canada's largest
wireless carrier with the most extensive integrated wireless voice and data
network in the country. With approximately 5.5 million customers and a
nationwide network operating on the world standard GSM/GPRS technology, the
combined company will offer consumers and businesses maximum coverage from coast
to coast, an extensive portfolio of advanced wireless data services and devices,
and the largest international roaming coverage of any wireless provider in
Canada.

As a result of the successful tender offers, Rogers Wireless has taken up and
accepted for payment approximately 181,721 Class A Restricted Voting shares,
28,389,649 Class B Non-Voting shares, 3,296,652 Warrants 2005 and 5,405,387
Warrants 2008, being all of the securities of Microcell validly tendered to the
offers and not withdrawn prior to the 5:00 p.m. November 5, 2004 expiry time.
The tendered securities represent approximately 96% of the outstanding Class A
Restricted Voting shares, 92% of the outstanding Class B Non-Voting shares, 82%
of the outstanding Warrants 2005 and 81% of the outstanding Warrants 2008.

"The combination of Rogers Wireless and Microcell creates Canada's largest
wireless provider serving approximately 5.5 million customers and positions us
as an even stronger competitor," said Ted Rogers, President and CEO, Rogers
Communications. "Now, more than ever, wireless customers across the country can
count on Rogers' leadership in delivering innovative solutions and real choice
in the Canadian communications market."

"The new Rogers Wireless is an even stronger communications company, well
positioned for continued profitable growth and committed to providing superior
service and value to our customers," said Nadir Mohamed, President and CEO,
Rogers Wireless. "The new Rogers Wireless combines the nationwide strength of
Rogers Wireless' network and brand with Fido's unique and well established brand
and distribution channels. Together, we are now Canada's only wireless provider
operating on the world standard GSM technology platform - meaning faster access
to a wider array of new devices and services and the ability to travel the world
with a single handset."

Microcell and Rogers Wireless subscribers can count on a seamless transition and
significant benefits as the two companies are combined. Microcell subscribers
will enjoy the availability of access to Rogers Wireless' extensive network
resulting in greatly expanded wireless coverage areas,


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especially outside of and between major urban centers, and will be able to
continue using their existing wireless handsets and phone numbers. Both Rogers
Wireless and Microcell customers will benefit from the combining of network
assets which will provide for even greater coverage and quality.

As contemplated in the offers and as provided for under the compulsory
acquisition provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, Rogers Wireless
now intends to acquire the balance of the Microcell Class A Restricted Voting
shares and Class B Non-Voting shares, each at C$35.00 per share, and to acquire
the balance of the Microcell Warrants 2005 and Warrants 2008, each at C$15.79
and C$15.01, respectively.

Please see the most recent management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") of
Rogers Wireless and Rogers Communications dated October 27, 2004, for a
discussion of financing arrangements relating to this transaction. These MD&A's
are contained in the companies' third quarter 2004 earnings results available on
the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

Rogers Wireless anticipates sharing its expectations around integration costs
and synergy opportunities from combining the two companies when it provides its
2005 overall financial and operating guidance, early in 2005. The 2004 annual
guidance that was issued for Rogers Wireless earlier this year did not assume
the acquisition of Microcell and will not be applicable to the combined company
following closing of the acquisition.

This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an
offer to sell shares of Microcell. Microcell's shareholders are advised to read
the offering documents and the directors' circular regarding the offers referred
to in this news release. The offering documents are available on the SEDAR
website at www.sedar.com and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's
website at www.sec.gov.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information:

This news release includes certain forward looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. We caution that actual future events will be affected by a
number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, and therefore 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 Rogers:

Rogers Wireless 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/EDGE network, the world standard for wireless
communications technology. The combination of Rogers Wireless and Microcell will
have 5.5 million wireless customers, and has offices in Canadian cities across
the country. Rogers Wireless is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rogers Wireless
Communications Inc. (TSX: RCM; NYSE: RCN), which is approximately 89% owned by
Rogers Communications Inc.


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Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG) is a diversified Canadian
communications and media company. It is engaged in cable television, high-speed
Internet access and video retailing through Canada's largest cable television
provider, Rogers Cable Inc.; in wireless voice and data communications services
through Canada's leading national GSM/GPRS cellular provider, Rogers Wireless
Communications Inc.; and in radio, television broadcasting, televised shopping
and publishing businesses through Rogers Media Inc.
% SEDAR: 00003770EF

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bruce.mann@rci.rogers.com; Eric A. Wright, 416.935.3550,
eric.wright@rci.rogers.com; (Media): Heather Armstrong, 416.935.6379,
heather.armstrong@rci.rogers.com;
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