Carriers

Bell and Virgin Plus have launched limited-time roaming discounts just in time for March Break and spring travel. The promotion, available until May 29, 2025, offers some savings for families travelling together. Under the deal, the first account member roaming each day will pay the standard rate—$13/day in the U.S. and $16/day internationally. Any additional...

Well, I guess you can say the ‘Big 3’ telecoms in Canada really do copy each other besides matching wireless plans. We previously learned about Telus and Bell offering severance packages to cut staffing numbers, and now Rogers has laid off staff of its own. Rogers has let go of customer service employees across multiple...

Bell is searching for answers after its fibre-optic cable connecting Newfoundland and Nova Scotia was deliberately cut for the second time in a year. The latest incident happened on December 24, nearly a year after the first cut on January 4, 2024. Bell’s networks director, David Joice, confirmed that the cable was intentionally severed, likely...

Telus and Koodo have announced a new bundle deal for wireless customers that want to tie in Telus PureFibre 1.5 Gbps internet and Stream+ Basic. According to details shared by Telus with iPhone in Canada on Thursday morning, you can add the 1.5 Gbps internet plan to your account for $79 per month, which offers...

The flanker brands of Rogers, Telus, and Bell have yet to match the Canada-US data roaming plans from Freedom Mobile (aside from Public Mobile). But that has changed as of today. Fido has updated its website on Thursday to now include Fido Roam with select plans, but only for a limited time. Here’s what’s available...

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, February 19, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 45%...

New Brunswick is putting pressure on cellphone companies to improve service in rural areas by offering them a major incentive—a five-year contract to provide mobile service for 15,000 government devices, including smartphones and tablets. The catch? To win the deal, companies must show how they will boost coverage in areas where cell service is currently...

A new Opensignal report on Canada’s 5G mobile experience has been released, providing insights into how Rogers, Bell, and Telus compare in key performance areas. The data, collected in Q4 2024, highlights shifts in network rankings and user experience. Rogers continues to lead in mobile reliability and consistency, maintaining its position as the most stable...

HBO’s hit series The White Lotus is back, and its Season 3 premiere on Sunday night shattered streaming records on Bell Media's Crave. According to Bell Media, the premiere doubled the viewership of Season 2’s premiere within its first three days. The show has been super popular with its mix of dark humour, social satire...

Another day and another price increase from our telecoms, this time from Bell. Back in 2022, Bell debuted a Black Friday plan that cost $95/month for 100GB of 5G data, which included talk, text and data in both Canada and the USA. This plan is called the "Unlimited Share Ultimate 2-year 100US”. According to plan...

Last week we took a look at plans from Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo after the recent Lunar New Year promos. Plans and prices continue to get a shake up. Now, we’re seeing Fido and Virgin Plus matching Koodo with a 20GB plan. A $39/20GB plan is not new at all by any means, as...

Telus is pushing forward with expanding its fibre internet in key areas, even as it sells access to other internet providers elsewhere in Canada. The company says this strategy makes the most sense for getting a return on its investment. The update came from Telus CFO Doug French, during the company’s Q4 earnings call on...