Bell issued a stark warning to the Canadian government, stating that the Canadian broadcasting system is at risk of collapse unless measures are taken to ensure access to popular foreign TV content. The telecom giant's concerns made to the federal government in March come as U.S. companies increasingly offer streaming services directly to Canadian consumers,...
Telus has introduced extended network coverage for its postpaid wireless customers and those of its subsidiary, Koodo, along Highway 14 from Sooke to Port Renfrew on southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The new coverage aims to enhance wireless connectivity in the region and will allow customers to use voice, text, and data services without...
Rogers is rolling out a new strategy to lure existing Fido customers to its 5G network, offering promotional plans and an iPhone 15 deal. Fido has yet to introduce 5G plans unlike its rivals Koodo (Telus) and Virgin Plus (Bell) and Freedom Mobile. But Rogers aims to change this by offering up some deals unavailable...
Recently, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) approved the transfer of wireless spectrum from X-Spectrum 2 (formerly Xplore Mobile) to Telus in Manitoba. When reached for clarification on the federal department’s approval this year, compared to denying a similar transfer request from Xplore Mobile to Telus last year, ISED provided some more details behind...
Telus-owned Public Mobile announced on Tuesday it has extended its limited-time sale on its $50/60GB Canada/US 5G plan until the end of the month. The 60GB plan normally is $65 per month, but on a 90-day subscription, you save $15 per month, taking it down to $50. A comparable flagship 5G Canada/US plan from Rogers,...
Rogers-owned Chatr is offering up a promotion that is doling out up to 20GB of extra data per month on select 4G and 3G plans. 4G plans priced from $55/month or higher get a 20GB data bonus over 24 months. The fine print says the 20GB data bonus includes the 5GB data you get when...
Telus-owned Public Mobile announced last week it is seeking beta testers for its plans and products. "As many of you know we’re always looking for feedback from our Community, especially when it comes to our plans and products. As a part of doing things differently, we’re selecting a handful of users to participate in a...
Canada's telecommunications regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), is contemplating easing Canadian content spending requirements for Corus Entertainment. The company has cited labour unrest in the U.S. entertainment industry and high inflation as factors negatively impacting its financial performance. Corus submitted an application last week, requesting "urgent" changes to some conditions for its...
Rogers-owned Fido is offering up a promo right now where you can get a ‘lightly used’ iPhone 13 for $10 per month. Normally, a 128GB iPhone 13 costs $888 outright from Fido or $37 per month on financing. But right now you can get a $27/month bill credit, taking the monthly payment down to $10...
As the 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) season unfolds, fans are not just flocking to Canadian arenas for the on-ice action. The digital experience, facilitated by 5G networks, is becoming increasingly integral to the overall enjoyment of the game. A recent analysis by Opensignal evaluated the 5G network performance at seven major NHL venues in...
Telus-owned Koodo is offering up a promo plan right now for its customers in Quebec. The company’s 20GB 4G plan is available for $34 per month right now. It includes unlimited Canada-wide minutes and only nationwide SMS/MMS (no international). You get the usual call display, voicemail and other extras. Extra data is billed at $13/100MB,...
After five years, the Fido Xtra rewards program is coming to end. Launched back in May 2018, Fido Xtra brought perks and contests for customers every week. “Thursday really is the new Friday,” explained the program, which offered postpaid mobile and internet customers rewards every week within the Fido iOS and Android app. But now,...
