Exhibit 99.1

ATTENTION BUSINESS EDITORS:

ROGERS WIRELESS PRICES PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF US$2,356 MILLION NOTES

     TORONTO, Nov. 19 /CNW/ - Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. ("RWCI")
announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Rogers Wireless Inc. ("RWI")
has priced a private placement of notes in an aggregate principal amount of
approximately US$2,356 million (approximately Cdn$2,807 million based on
today's noon rate of exchange as reported by the Bank of Canada). The private
placement consists of Cdn$460 million 7.625% Senior (Secured) Notes due 2011,
US$550 million Floating Rate Senior (Secured) Notes due 2010, US$470 million
7.25% Senior (Secured) Notes due 2012, US$550 million 7.50% Senior (Secured)
Notes due 2015 and US$400 million 8.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012
(collectively, the "Notes"). The offering is being made pursuant to Rule 144A
and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"), in the United States and pursuant to private placement exemptions in
certain provinces of Canada and is expected to close on or about November
30,2004.

     RWI expects to use the proceeds from the private placement to make a
$1,750.0 million distribution as a return of capital to RWCI; to repay $850.0
million of intercompany subordinated debt owing to RCI in connection with
RWI's acquisition of Microcell; and the remaining net proceeds to partially
repay advances outstanding under RWI's amended bank credit facility. RWCI is
reviewing the various methods of transferring the $1,750.0 million
distribution to its shareholders, so RCI will have adequate funds to repay its
$1,750.0 million bridge credit facility incurred in connection with its
acquisition of RWCI shares from AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. A determination
of the method of such a distribution, including the timing thereof, will not
take place until following completion of RCI's announced exchange offer for
all of the outstanding shares of RWCI and the distribution will be subject to
compliance with applicable legal requirements.

     The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not
be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable
exemption from registration requirements. This press release is not an offer
of the Notes for sale or a solicitation of an offer to purchase the Notes in
the United States or Canada. The Notes have not been and will not be qualified
for distribution under the securities laws of any province or territory of
Canada except pursuant to prospectus exemptions.

     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. RWCI cautions that actual future events will be affected by a
number of factors, including technological change, regulatory changes and
competitive factors, many of which are beyond its control, and therefore may
vary substantially from what it currently foresees. RWCI is under no
obligation to (and expressly disclaims 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 RWCI's most recent Annual Report and Annual
Information Form filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory
authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

     About Rogers Wireless:

     Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. (TSX: RCM; 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/EDGE network, the world standard for wireless communications
technology. The company has over 5.5 million customers, and has offices in
Canadian cities across the country. Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. is
approximately 89% owned by Rogers Communications Inc.

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     For further information: Bruce M. Mann, (416) 935-3532,
bruce.mann@rci.rogers.com; Eric A. Wright, (416) 935-3550,
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