Stories by John Quintet

Bell says Fogo Island and Change Islands in Newfoundland are now connected to the mainland by a new subsea fibre optic cable, giving residents access to faster, more reliable internet. The company said on Tuesday it laid more than 16 kilometres of fibre across the ocean floor, replacing the old microwave-based system that used to...

After raising daily starting roaming passes for travel to the U.S. and internationally, Rogers and Fido are now offering a “limited time offer” on its longer-term roaming options. Here’s what you can “save” right now... Rogers and Fido: U.S. 14 Days: $50 (save $10; was $60) U.S. 30 Days: $60 (save $10; was $70) Daily:...

Rogers has dropped a new “Plus It Up” ad, and while it’s supposed to be all feel-good vibes, it comes off a little…cringey. The 30-second spot is basically a family flash mob. It starts with a mom getting a “Wait up!” text from her husband, then the two break into a perfectly synchronized dance in...

Paramount has struck a seven-year deal to become the exclusive U.S. home of UFC events starting in 2026, replacing the sport’s current pay-per-view model. The agreement, worth an average of $1.1 billion US ($1.5 billion CAD) per year, will see all 13 numbered UFC events and 30 Fight Nights each year streamed on Paramount+. Some...

Apple is working on a big new AI-powered Siri capability that could let you control apps entirely with your voice—but you’ll have to wait until next spring to try it. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in his Power On newsletter Sunday that Apple is testing an upgraded version of App Intents, a system that would allow...

The Rogers and Fido online community forums allowed customers to interact with other customers and also get support for issues related to wireless, internet, TV and more from staff. But now it appears Rogers has quietly killed off its online forums, including the Fido forums as well. Navigating to the Rogers and Fido community forums...

Quebecor says it has no plans to sell off its cellphone towers, pushing back on a trend that’s gaining popularity in the telecom world—especially after Telus struck a major deal last week. CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau made it clear during the company’s earnings call that selling infrastructure to raise cash isn’t part of Quebecor’s plan....

Cogeco is warning it may take the CRTC to court over a delay in deciding whether Quebecor’s online radio station QUB can continue airing on 99.5 FM in Montreal. The dispute stems from a deal between Quebecor and Leclerc Communication, which allows QUB Radio to be broadcast over the air from 6 a.m. to 6...

Rogers launched a global roaming plan back in June, while Telus followed suit last month. Now, as expected, Bell has also debuted a global roaming plan to match its rivals, with Quebec being the battleground thanks to Videotron. Bell’s global roaming plan costs $70/month for bring your own device after autopay, and includes 250GB of...

A decade-long legal fight between investors and the federal government over failed wireless startup Mobilicity has ended with a major win for the investors. As reported by The Globe and Mail, Ontario Superior Court Justice Peter Osborne ruled that Ottawa acted negligently when it changed spectrum rules mid-game, wiping out investors’ chances to recover their...

After launching Grok Imagine on iOS, the feature has finally reached the Grok Android app. Elon Musk announced the Grok app from xAI now supports the Imagine video generation feature for Android users. "Grok Imagine video generation is now available on Android. For the next few days, Grok Imagine video generation is free to all...

Rogers and Fido customers travelling outside Canada will now pay more to use their phones, as the latest Roam Like Home price hike has officially gone into effect today, August 7, 2025. As previously reported, daily roaming rates are now $16/day for the U.S. and $18/day for international travel, according to the Rogers and Fido...