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Public Mobile Launches Sale on 60GB Canada/US Plan and More

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched another sale on select 5G plans, including its 60GB Canada-USA talk, text and data plan. Here’s what’s available right now for all customers: $50/60GB 5G Canada-US plan on a 90-day subscription (save $15/month) $45/50GB 5G plan on a 90-day subscription (save $10/month) These 90-day subscriptions mean you pay upfront and...

Bell Media Appeals CRTC Decision on License Renewal 

Bell Media has filed an application with the Federal Court of Appeal to contest a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), according to the Canadian Press (via CTV News, a Bell Media property). The CRTC renewed Bell Media's broadcast licenses for an additional three years, extending them until August 2026. Bell Media argues...

Bell, Telus, Quebecor Waive Charges to Israel and Afghanistan

Several more Canadian telecom companies have announced the waiving of various charges for calls and texts to Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and Afghanistan. We previously shared Rogers had waived charges but here’s some more info on Telus, Bell and Quebecor as well. Bell, as of October 12, has waived home phone and post-paid long-distance...

Virgin Mobile Perk Offers Free Uber Credits This Week

Bell-owned Virgin Mobile has weekly perks for its customers and the latest ‘Member Monday’ reward to kick off this week comes in the form of credits towards your next ride with Uber. According to Virgin Mobile, members can get $10 towards their next Uber ride. Existing customers can grab their promo code from the company’s...

Rogers Increasing Price of Select Shaw Internet Plans

Back in April, Rogers completed its acquisition of Shaw, aside from the latter’s Freedom Mobile unit which was sold to Quebecor. For Shaw home phone, internet and TV customers, they have now transitioned over to Rogers and now it appears the first price increase is coming to internet customers. While Rogers has promised Shaw Mobile...

Bell Aliant Restores Service After Copper Theft Again

Bell Aliant announced that internet and home phone services were disrupted for customers in Fosterville, New Brunswick, due to a copper cable theft. The issue was resolved nearly five hours later, according to a company statement on Thursday. This incident adds to the growing problem of copper theft affecting telecom companies. Bell Aliant has recently...

Rogers Faces Family Lawsuit Over Board Access and Information

Two members of the family controlling Rogers, have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging they have been excluded from board meetings and denied access to information. Melinda Rogers-Hixon and her sister, Martha Rogers, claim the company's actions have been "oppressive" toward them. The lawsuit reignites a longstanding power struggle within the Rogers family, whose...

Quebecor Expands Videotron, Fizz, Freedom Mobile Across Canada

Quebecor is set to extend the service areas of its Videotron, Fizz, and Freedom Mobile brands in Canada, thanks to the new regulatory framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services established by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The phased expansion aims to make these services accessible to millions more Canadian consumers. "The...

SaskTel Expands infiNET to More Rural Areas in $200M Initiative

SaskTel has announced the upcoming launch of its infiNET service in the communities of Indian Head, Maple Creek, and Rosetown. This expansion is part of the Crown corporation's $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative aimed at enhancing internet connectivity in rural areas. The company expects select regions in these communities to be fibre-ready by mid-November. "Our...

Rogers Waives Charges to Israel, Gaza, West Bank, Afghanistan

In a humanitarian gesture, Rogers has announced that it will waive long-distance and SMS charges for its Rogers, Fido, and chatr customers making calls to Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. The waiver is effective from October 7 to October 31, 2023. Additionally, roaming charges for customers in these regions will also be waived during...

Koodo Now Offers Free Amazon Prime for 3 Months on Select Plans

Telus-owned Koodo announced today that it is offering a three-month Amazon Prime membership as an add-on to its mobility service. The offer is available to both new and existing customers with plans starting at $55 per month. After the initial three months, the Amazon Prime membership will renew at its regular price of $9.99 per...

SpaceX Details Starlink Cell Service with Rogers as Canadian Partner

Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a new website to provide details on its forthcoming "Starlink Direct to Cell" service, with plans for a comprehensive launch by 2025, reports Tesla North. The website states that the service will offer "ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing" across a variety of terrains, including land, lakes, and coastal...