Stories by John Quintet

Bell Media has launched 10 new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels, now available in English and French on LG Channels, and slated for release on Samsung TV Plus later this quarter. These channels are integrated into television channel guides, offering free content powered by ads. “With the debut of our FAST channels, Bell Media...

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) has released its 2023-24 Mid-Year Report, revealing a 43% spike in customer complaints between August 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024. "This substantial increase in complaints from telecom and TV customers is concerning”, states Howard Maker, Commissioner and CEO of the CCTS, in a statement to iPhone...

Mophie launched sales of its Juice Pack battery case for Apple’s iPhone 15 series this week, now available to purchase on its website. This battery case was first announced back in January. The Mophie Juice Pack is part of the company’s ongoing popular battery cases for the iPhone. This latest offering includes a 2,400-2,800 mAh...

Meta’s WhatsApp has started rolling out support for passkeys on iOS. Passkeys allow for easy and secure logins by leveraging Touch ID and Face ID. “Passkeys are rolling out now on iOS 🔑 a more secure (and easier!) way to log back in with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode,” said WhatsApp on Wednesday....

Quebecor says it is disappointed following a CRTC arbitration decision made today, regarding the access rates it must pay to Telus under the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) regime. "We are surprised that the CRTC wants to limit the choices of Canadians who would like to enjoy innovative new wireless plans at better prices,” said...

Rogers is offering up a special promo plan, targeting employees of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Ontario. The company has a booth set up at Terminal 1 arrivals, touting an “airport exclusive” plan that is at $50 with 120GB of data as of Monday, available for use in Canada and the U.S. This is a...

FIFA is on the verge of finalizing a worldwide television rights agreement with Apple for an upcoming major soccer tournament, set to debut next summer in the United States. Sources familiar with the negotiations, according to the New York Times, indicate the deal could be made public within the month. The tournament would be a...

Pluto TV has expanded its offerings by introducing the Realmadrid TV channel in Canada. Starting today, Canadian fans of the iconic Spanish football club, Real Madrid C.F., can immerse themselves in exclusive content related to one of the world’s most celebrated clubs. The newly launched Realmadrid TV channel will host a wide variety of programming...

The cross-platform and secure messaging app, Telegram, launched back in 2013, from founder Pavel Durov and his broker Nikolai. Drove has maintained Telegram as a free chatting app that offers end-to-end encryption, while the company does not give in to government requests to ensure its users are able to communicate freely. Pavel revealed the biggest...

A TikTok memo to employees says the company is ready for a legal war if a passed U.S. bill forces the app to be banned or sold off. “This is an unprecedented deal worked out between the Republican Speaker and President Biden,” wrote Michael Beckerman, TikTok’s head of public policy for the Americas, according to...

Today kicks off the 2024 NHL playoffs as 16 teams battle it out for the Stanley Cup, with playoff hockey marking the best time of the year for fans, especially since we have four Canadian teams in the postseason this year. How to watch and stream the 2024 NHL playoffs in Canada? You’ll be able...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has seen some customers jump ship from the company, after it announced it was ending its legacy rewards program, instead shifting everyone over to the new Public Points program. Now, some customers that left Public Mobile are receiving some ‘winback’ offers to lure them back to the company. But the one deal...