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Bell Pushes CRTC for Fibre Access Limits; Telus on Hold

Speaking at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) public consultation today, Bell and Telus took their chance to explain their stances on sharing its network to smaller competitors. Bell wants specific conditions on the access of smaller internet providers to competitors' fibre networks. This appeal was made during the CRTC's ongoing consultation on fostering...

Koodo Debuts ‘Happy Stack’ Bundle: Phone Plan, Internet, Stream+

Telus-owned Koodo has launched a new ‘Happy Stack’ bundle on Wednesday, which combines a phone plan, home internet and Stream+ into one. Starting at $99 per month for new and existing customers in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, Koodo says the bundle can save you up to 23% off regular prices. Koodo says a successful pilot...

Koodo Offering ‘Extremely Affordable’ Data Add-Ons from $1

Koodo is offering special data bonus add-ons for select customers right now, alerting eligible accounts via text message. According to the text message sent by Koodo today, and seen by iPhone in Canada, the Telus flanker brand is offering the following monthly data add-ons: $1/1GB - reply ADDONE $2/10GB - reply ADDTEN $3/25GB - reply...

Public Mobile Brings Back $34/50GB Plan for All

Last month, Telus-owned Public Mobile brought back its $34/50GB 5G plan from Boxing Week, but only made it available in Quebec. Fast forward to February, and Public Mobile has expanded the $34/50GB 5G plan to everyone, beyond just Quebec. To get the $34/month pricing, you’ll need to commit to a 90-day subscription. The plan includes...

Telus Drive+ Service is Shutting Down

Telus has announced that it will discontinue its Drive+ service that launched back in 2017. This move will see Drive+ devices becoming non-operational and the Telus Drive+ app losing its connectivity to these devices. Telus explained to Drive+ customers yesterday in an email that the service was shutting down, according to information obtained by iPhone...

iPhone Users Need to Stop Paying the ‘Big 3’ for Visual Voicemail

iPhone users should stop paying for visual voicemail with the big telcos Rogers, Telus, and Bell, as the free Live Voicemail feature from iOS 17 can save you money every month. This is a public service announcement to review your monthly cellphone bill and to leverage Apple's free and better voicemail service that debuted in...

Public Mobile and Koodo Match 30GB Plans from Fido, Virgin

At the start of 2024, flanker brands of the ‘Big 3’ telecoms, Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus offered a $39/10GB plan as the newest thing since sliced bread. Of course this new plan is worse than $34/50GB plans offered during Black Friday and Boxing Week. But over time, we’re seeing more data being added. First...

Telus Urges EV Owners to Sway CRTC Wholesale Fibre Rates

Telus has been proactively contacting various third-party organizations, including stakeholders in the electric vehicle community, to express concerns over the impact of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) wholesale fibre proceeding from last fall, claiming it will affect EV charging infrastructure in Canada. Telus is distributing a template letter addressed to Minister François-Philippe Champagne,...

Telus Launches 5G Standalone Network Across Canada

Telus and Ericsson have successfully launched a coast-to-coast 5G standalone (5G SA) network. This network, powered by Ericsson's cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution, is set to offer Canadians enhanced 5G services characterized by ultra-low latency and increased speeds. "It’s a big moment for both Telus and Ericsson as we celebrate the enhancement of their standalone...

Telus Debuts Stream+ Bundle with Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video

Telus has introduced a new Stream+ bundle, combining Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video into a single package. This new bundle is available to Telus customers across Canada, starting at $20 per month, a 17% monthly cost saving versus these three services at full price, says the company. “In an era of multiple streaming options, bundling...

Telus Launches $35 Cellphone Plan for Low Income Canadians and More

The Telus Mobility for Good program has expanded its cellphone plan offerings, now debuting a $35 per month plan with 10GB of data. According to Telus in a statement to iPhone in Canada, this plan comes at a “discounted cost” and is aimed at youth aging out of care, low-income seniors and government-assisted refugees. This...

Telus Launches eSIM Carrier Activation Directly on iPhone

Telus has officially announced the launch of eSIM Carrier Activation service for iPhone. This service is available to Telus customers using a compatible iPhone XS, XS Max, XR or newer on iOS 17.2 or later, allowing them to set up and activate a new line directly on their device. Customers interested in this feature can...