Carriers

Public Mobile Brings Back Canada-US Plans for a Limited Time

Telus-owned Public Mobile just can’t make up its mind, as it has brought back Canada-US plans after removing them last month. As of today, Public Mobile is showing the following Canada-US 5G plans for a limited time, available for new and existing subscribers. Time to make changes for your next renewal if you're an existing...

Koodo ‘Winback’ 2024: $25/30GB Plan Tries to Lure You Back

Telus-owned Koodo is again offering a special ‘winback’ plan to bring back former customers. The latest winback plan is a $25 per month offering that includes 30GB of data. This $25/30GB bring your own phone plan includes 4G data speeds ($13/1GB overages), unlimited nationwide calling and messaging, the usual extras like caller ID, etc, plus...

Telus CEO’s $21 Million Pay Faces ‘No’ Vote by Proxy Advisor Firm

Telus CEO Darren Entwistle has reclaimed his title as the highest-paid telecom executive in Canada, and now a proxy advisor firm is arguing against his massive pay day. In 2023, Entwistle received $21.06 million, a substantial increase from previous years. This figure included a $1.6 million salary and a $1.32 million cash bonus, with the...

Freedom Mobile Deal Offers Pre-Owned iPhone 12 for $120

Apple’s iPhone 12 launched back in October 2020, making it nearly four years old. If you’re looking for a certified pre-owned iPhone 12, Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile is offering it for $5/month over 24 months with MyTab financing. What’s the minimum plan for this refurb iPhone 12? Freedom Mobile says a minimum $39/month plan after Digital...

Rogers Eyes Renewal of NHL Broadcasting Rights in 2026

Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri announced the company plans to pursue renewal of its NHL broadcast rights, which expire after the 2025-26 season. Staffieri revealed this at a Canadian Club Toronto event on Wednesday, citing how the deal has helped the company’s Sportsnet channels grow. The current deal is a whopping $5.2-billion, 12-year contract signed back...

Telus, Rogers Increase Data to 200GB on Most Expensive Plans

It looks like the ‘Big 3’ are in the process of revamping their premium wireless plans, with both Telus and Rogers increasing data buckets to 200GB. Telus has increased data to 200GB on its $80 and $100/month plans, while both also include Disney+ free for 12 months. Here’s what’s available as of writing: $60/60GB -...

Telus’ Koodo Drops 5G Plans from its Website [Update]

Telus-owned Koodo has made changes to its website and no longer lists 5G plans, leaving only plans with 4G and 3G speeds, iPhone in Canada has learned. Here’s what’s available as of writing: $30 pay-per-use data with unlimited Canada-wide minutes $39/20GB 4G $44/40GB 4G $49/50GB 4G While plans with 5G speeds are no longer offered,...

Bell Increasing Prices of Fibe Internet, Older Apple Watch Plans

Bell is set to increase pricing for select customers on Fibe internet and also those on older Apple Watch plans, iPhone in Canada has learned. A message to customers on Bell statements and within accounts mentions starting July 1, 2024, prices are going up $5 per month for internet. In the statement we saw, a...
planhub

Here are Rogers, Telus, Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from May 1

Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Up to $600 off iPhone...

Lucky Mobile, Chatr Promos Give $29 Plans 15GB Bonus Data

Bell’s Lucky Mobile and Rogers’ Chatr have promos right now targeting their entry $29 4G plans. Lucky Mobile’s $29 plan normally includes 25GB of data after automatic top-up, but right now an extra 15GB per month is available for 24 months, taking it to 40GB total. Of course, this is only for new activations. You...

Freedom Mobile Delays Apple Watch Nationwide Roaming

Earlier this month we told you Freedom Mobile was expanding coverage for Apple Watch cellular customers to get nationwide roaming, along with a data bonus. Now, it appears those plans have been delayed. iPhone in Canada readers inform us a recent update from Freedom Mobile says the plans have been delayed. This is due to...

Feds Tout Cellphone and Internet Prices Keep Falling in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released its 16th annual report comparing wireless and internet pricing in Canada, commissioned by Wall Communications. The report, spanning 84-pages, shows charts comparing the wireless and internet prices of incumbents and other telecom players, compared to G7 peer countries and Australia. “Wireless prices have declined an average of...