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Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Sept. 27

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, September 27, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: For only $15.85 with device...

Bell Announces TTC Wireless Access is Coming

Earlier this month, Rogers was ordered to grant TTC wireless access to Telus, Bell and other carriers. A deadline was set for access to begin on October 3, 2023. Now, ahead of this date, Bell has started informing customers TTC wireless access will be here in the “coming weeks,” according to a text message sent...

New on Crave: October 2023

We're rounding the corner into October and we have another list of what's new on Bell Media's Crave streaming service. Crave is set to launch its "Creepy Cravings" hub on October 1, offering a curated selection of Halloween-themed content. The hub will feature categories such as Terrifying TV, with shows like "Yellowjackets," "True Blood," and...

Videotron Nears Completion of Federal Internet Expansion Project

Videotron is close to completing its high-speed internet project under the Canada-Québec Operation High Speed initiative, in collaboration with federal and provincial governments. The project will extend Videotron's services to over 37,000 households in 259 municipalities across Québec. "This major achievement by Videotron crews gives thousands of households in outlying regions access to services of...

Freedom Mobile Promo Offers $45/50GB 5G Canada-US Plan

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile is offering up a promo for its Canada-US plan, now priced at $45 per month after Digital Discount. The discount comes ahead of the fall and winter travel season for Canadian 'snow birds'. The plan is $45/month with 50GB of 5G data and includes access to talk, text and data in Canada...

Public Mobile Offers $45/50GB 5G Plan for Limited Time

Telus-owned Public Mobile today launched a free 15-day trial for its 5G service, but also debuted a new 50GB 5G promo plan. The company’s $55/month 5G plan with 50GB of data is being discounted $10 off per month, when customers get it with a 90-day subscription. So you’re getting a $45/50GB plan. The plan includes...

Telus Launches 3 Gigabit Internet in Western Canada

Telus has launched a new tier of home Internet service, offering PureFibre X customers in Alberta and British Columbia access to the fastest Internet speeds in Western Canada. The new PureFibre X 3.0 gigabit Internet service provides symmetrical upload and download speeds of 3.0 Gbps. Telus says it is the only provider offering 100% fibre-to-the-home...

Public Mobile Offers 15-Day Free Trial of 5G Service

Starting today, September 25, Telus-owned Public Mobile is offering a 15-day free trial of its 5G subscription phone service to Canadians, excluding residents of Quebec. The limited-time offer looks to attract new customers to the company's $40 per month plan with 30GB of 5G data. The free trial is only available to new Public Mobile...

Bell, Verizon, Vodafone Host First 5G Transatlantic Hologram Meeting

Bell, Verizon, Vodafone, and Matsuko successfully conducted the first live transatlantic meeting featuring multiple holographic participants. The meeting connected employees in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom using 5G and multi-access edge computing (MEC) technology. Demos of this tech is happening at Mobile World Congress exhibition in Las Vegas. The meeting was unique...

Koodo Offers Special 30GB 5G Plan to Win Back Some Customers

Koodo is offering up a special deal to lure back former customers to the company, known unofficially as a ‘winback’ offer’. The latest is in the form of a $25 per month plan with 30GB of 5G data. That’s according to an email received by a former Koodo customer this week, that switched away three...

Rogers Partners with SpaceX for Advanced Wildfire Detection

Rogers has announced a significant investment in cutting-edge wildfire detection and prevention technology in British Columbia, leveraging its partnerships with SpaceX and other technology providers. The company is integrating satellite-connected sensors using SpaceX's low-bandwidth Swarm service to enhance wildfire prediction in remote areas of British Columbia that lack wireless network coverage. Swarm, a subsidiary of...

Videotron Hit with Class-Actions Over Alleged Overcharging in Quebec

Quebecor’s Videotron is facing two class-action lawsuits alleging the company overcharged its residential customers. While Videotron has formally denied some of the allegations, the lawsuits could result in significant damages awarded to a large number of customers if proven in court. The first lawsuit, authorized as a class action on August 9, alleges that Videotron...