Carriers

Rogers, Fido iPhone 15 Pre-Order Date is on Friday

If you’re looking to pre-order Apple’s latest iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro from Rogers and Fido, you can do so starting this Friday, September 15, 2023. The Fido website says iPhone 15 pre-orders will launch on September 15 as well. There’s no specific start time mentioned for pre-orders, aside from “coming soon." With Apple...

Hayu Reality TV Service Now on Videotron 

Quebecor’s Videotron has added NBCUniversal's reality TV streaming platform, Hayu, to its Helix offering, giving its customers in Québec direct access to the service. This collaboration lets Videotron users enjoy more than 300 reality series, including popular shows like "Love Island," "Vanderpump Rules," and exclusive content such as "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen."...

Bell Debuts Unlimited Canada-US-Mexico 5G Plans

Bell has debuted new unlimited Canada-US-Mexico 5G plans, matching a move made by Rogers back in July. The company’s website is showing its Ultimate 150 and Ultimate 155 plans with Mexico added, joining Canada-US access. Prices are at $100/150GB for the Ultimate 150 and $105/155GB for the Ultimate 155. Those with a bundled home service...

Rogers, Telus, Bell Supporting Earthquake Relief in Morocco

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Canada's major telcos— Rogers, Telus, and Bell—have announced support to affected Canadians and their families. Rogers announced that it will temporarily waive long-distance call and SMS charges for its Rogers, Fido, and chatr customers to Morocco until September 19, 2023. In a bid to further aid...

Rogers Ordered to Grant TTC Wireless Access to Bell and Telus

In a significant announcement made today, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, revealed new spectrum licence conditions, mandating Rogers give Telus, Bell and other carriers wireless access to the TTC subway, by October 3, 2023. This announcement was made with Olivia Chow, Toronto's Mayor, and several members of Parliament from the Toronto area...

Public Mobile Flash Sale: $34/20GB and 30GB Promo Plans

Telus-owned Public Mobile is offering up a ‘flash sale’ that starts today until September 11, for 20GB and 30GB plans. Up for grabs is the longstanding $39/20GB 4G plan but available for $5/month off at $34 with a 90-day subscription. This plan is available for new and existing subscribers. It includes unlimited nationwide calling and...

Rogers Lands $1.2 Million to Expand Internet in Rural Nova Scotia

The federal government announced nearly $1.2 million in federal funding for Rogers on Tuesday, to extend high-speed Internet access to over 1,600 households in rural Nova Scotia. The expansion includes more than 440 Indigenous homes, spanning 16 rural and remote communities on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. "Internet is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity....

Rogers Countersues Former CEO Joe Natale Amid Legal Fight

Rogers is fighting back against its former CEO, Joe Natale, with a countersuit demanding repayment of some of the severance he received. This move comes in the wake of Natale's lawsuit for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract, initiated last month. Natale's departure from Rogers late in 2021 was marked by turbulence within the company's...

Koodo Offering Data Add-On Promos for Select Customers

Telus-owned Koodo is again offering select customers some cheap data add-ons, with offers sent out by text message, according info obtained by iPhone in Canada. The text messages were sent out last week and those eligible have the option to add 1GB of data to their monthly plan for an additional $1, 10GB for $2,...

Public Mobile Debuts $34/20GB Promo Plan [Update]

Earlier this week, Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile launched a $34/20GB 4G LTE promo plan for bring your own phone customers. This plan has now been matched by Telus-owned Public Mobile for all customers, but also by Virgin and Fido for only Quebec customers. Public Mobile says the $34/20GB plan is only available when you subscribe to...

Fido, Virgin and Koodo Debut $40/40GB Promo Plan

Looks like we’re seeing some limited-time promos from Rogers-owned Fido, Bell-owned Virgin Plus and Telus-owned Koodo right now.  Virgin Plus right now is offering up a $40/40GB 4G LTE plan, which is the existing $45 plan but with a $5/month credit for 24 months, for new activations. The plan code is VHV1401 according to information...