Carriers

The NDP is slamming Bell plan to cut jobs, calling it a case of “corporate greed at its worst.” In a joint statement on Tuesday, NDP MPs Matthew Green and Niki Ashton said Bell is prioritizing shareholders over workers by outsourcing jobs and raising telecom prices. Bell recently offer a buyout to 1,200 unionized employees...

Rogers is pushing back against allegations from the federal Competition Bureau, which claims the company misled customers by advertising ‘unlimited' data plans that actually slow down speeds after a certain limit. In December, Rogers replied initially to the legal complaint from the Bureau, only to say it was ready to fight back. The company argues...

It’s appears the annual Bell’s Let’s Talk tradition is in full swing, not just for raising mental health initiatives, but when it comes to cutting its workforce again. Bell is offering severance packages to 1,200 union employees across Canada, citing financial challenges and a shrinking workload, the company confirmed Monday to the Globe and Mail....

Freedom Mobile is shaking up wireless pricing in Manitoba by introducing new plans with more data at lower prices. Less than a year after launching in the province, the carrier is rolling out three new 60GB plans and adding a roaming feature to existing options. The $39/month plan that includes 60GB of data, along with...

Rogers and Fido have increased their connection fees, yet again, a 7% increase at a time when net profits are soaring. Both websites of Rogers and Fido are showing a $75 setup service fee as of today. Previously, this was $70. The price increase comes at a time when the U.S. has launched a tariff...

Microsoft has added four new titles to Xbox's ever-expanding "Stream your own games library" for Xbox Cloud Gaming including Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.

Rogers has parted ways with Breakfast Television hosts Sid Seixeiro and Meredith Shaw, marking a major shakeup for the long-running 6am morning show on CityTV. In a statement to iPhone in Canada, a Rogers Sports & Media spokesperson confirmed the departures and hinted at upcoming changes, saying, “We’re invested in Breakfast Television’s success and leadership...

SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell is a satellite texting service that lets any compatible smartphone send and receive messages, leveraging its Starlink constellation network. The first cellular partner to go live with this service is T-Mobile in the U.S., which expanded its beta testing yesterday to any customer on any carrier, according to Tesla North. T-Mobile also revealed...

Bell CEO Mirko Bibic isn’t holding back. In response to a CRTC decision that benefits Telus, Bibic announced Bell is slashing its fibre expansion plans, calling the regulator’s move a disaster for investment and competition. The CRTC ruled that big telcos like Telus can resell Bell’s fibre network in areas where they don’t own infrastructure....

Bell’s parent company BCE wrapped up 2024 with strong profits but faced challenges in attracting new mobile customers. While revenue dropped slightly, Bell managed to improve its bottom line, posting a record annual adjusted EBITDA margin of 43.4%. "Bell's financial results for Q4 and throughout 2024 demonstrate steady execution as we balanced growth with profitability,...

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 5, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 27%...

Telus is offering voluntary severance packages to about 700 employees across Canada, according to unions representing the workers. The buyout offers come as the company continues to restructure, with many customer service jobs being outsourced to other countries over the past decade, reports the Globe and Mail. Among those affected are 100 members of CUPE’s...