Canadian cable TV and wireless telephony boss Ted Rogers has confirmed that he will definitely step down in 2008 as CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. But he said that he will remain with the company in some capacity. Rogers, 72, had previously delayed his retirement after saying he would pack it in when he reached 70. His contract was extened to 2006 and then 2008.

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