Stories by Gary Ng

Public Mobile Extends 2023 Lunar New Year Promo

Earlier this month, Public Mobile launched a Lunar New Year promo offering a 5GB bonus on select plans. This promo was supposed to end on February 5, 2023, but today Public Mobile says it has been extended. Public Mobile says this Lunar New Year promo is now being extended by a couple of days to...

Canadians Will No Longer Be Paying the Home Internet Bills of MPs

Sometimes, Members of Parliament can work together, especially when it seemingly benefits voters (or when there's public outrage). According to The Canadian Press, taxpayers will no longer have to pay for the home internet bills of their MPs. The Liberals and Conservatives both agreed to axe members from having taxpayers foot home internet as an...

What’s New on Prime Video Canada: February 2023

Next week is the beginning of a new month, so that means yet another list of what’s coming to streaming services such as Amazon’s Prime Video. Below are all the new shows and movies coming to Prime Video Canada in February 2023. Check it out below... February 1 Bodies, Bodies, Bodies The Mummy Schindler's List...

Eastlink Fibre Internet Upgrade in Mindemoya Nears Completion

Eastlink announced on Thursday its fibre network upgrade in Mindemoya, Ontario, is near completion, as the first residents have started to be connected to the faster internet speeds. According to Halifax-based Eastlink, it has invested over $1 billion in its fibre mobile networks over the past 10 years, with over $180 million alone in Northern...

SaskTel Expanding 5G Network Rollout in the Battlefords

SaskTel announced on Wednesday it has started rolling out its 5G wireless network to the Battlefords, offering faster download speeds. The Saskatchewan crown corporation says it recently debuted its 5G network in the Town of Battleford, but expects all of Battleford and North Battleford to have full access by the summer of this year. “Our...

Telus Price Increase Coming for Customers on Older Unlimited Plans

Yesterday we told you about how Rogers is increasing the price of legacy unlimited Infinite wireless plans, and now it appears Telus is doing the same. According to iPhone in Canada reader Michael, Telus recently emailed him about "upcoming changes to your mobility account,” then detailing how two lines on his account were set to increase...

Rogers Price Increase Coming for Customers on Older Infinite Plans

Rogers has started notifying some customers on older Infinite plans their bills are going up. According to iPhone in Canada reader Rob, his latest January Rogers bill statement included a blurb about a price increase set to take place in March, 2023. The heading “Changes to your Wireless Plan Rate” then explains the monthly service...

Apple Trade-In Values Drop for iPhone, Mac and More in Canada

Apple offers a trade-in program where customers can bring in their existing devices, get a trade-in value and then put that amount towards a new device. The company periodically adjusts these values as time goes on and recently made some changes, according to MacRumors, pointing out that the values in the U.S. have moved lower....

Costco Canada Photo Accounts Now Moving to Shutterfly

Back on January 11, Costco Canada emailed customers to inform them CostcoPhotoCentre.ca will stop offering photo products and services as of January 28, 2023, according to an email received by iPhone in Canada. Instead, Costco will shift to Shutterfly for photo services for members. The transition means existing projects or easier projects saved on CostcoPhotoCentre.ca...

Samsung Wallet is Launching in Canada

Samsung announced on Wednesday its Samsung Wallet will be coming to Canada, by the end of January. “When Samsung launched Samsung Wallet last year, we committed to building the experience through open partnerships with our business and service providers and ensuring access to the platform for as many people as possible,” said Jeanie Han, EVP...

What’s New on Netflix Canada: February 2023

Netflix Canada has announced new titles and movies coming to the streaming service in February 2023. Check out the list below to see what’s coming next month: February 1 Gunther's Millions All My Life American Assassin Blow Blue Valentine Closer Crazy, Stupid, Love Fury Girls5eva: Season One John Q Legend Legion Miss Congeniality Two: Armed...