Stories by John Quintet

Rogers has started offering WiFi 7 to its 5G Home Internet customers in Quebec, building on its launch earlier this month. The new technology brings faster and more stable internet, which can be helpful for homes with multiple devices streaming, gaming, or working at the same time. “Canadians deserve the best connectivity experience, and the...

Sony has announced the August lineup for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games (it's fairly light next month). Starting August 5, subscribers will be able to play Lies of P, DayZ, and My Hero One’s Justice 2 at no extra cost. Here’s the full list of games coming to PS Plus on August 5: Lies of P...

Coinbase users in Canada and the United States can now use Samsung Pay to buy crypto directly through the Coinbase mobile app on iOS and Android. The new feature is rolling out gradually to select users and will be available more widely in the coming weeks. With the update, users can make crypto deposits and...

Telus has officially launched its Wi-Fi 7 hardware in British Columbia, with Alberta and Quebec next in line. The new system offers faster speeds, lower latency, and support for more devices at once—aimed at households juggling 4K streaming, gaming, and smart home gadgets. We previously told you about Telus’ Wi-Fi 7 plans when its new...

Bell and Rogers have signed a new agreement to share more of their specialty TV channels across both companies’ platforms, giving customers access to a wider lineup of popular shows. Starting today, Bell Fibe TV and Satellite TV subscribers will now be able to watch HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network, and Investigation Discovery—all channels...

A recent wave of copper thefts has knocked out phone and internet service for thousands of Calgary residents, exposing vulnerabilities in Canada’s telecom infrastructure. Since mid-July, Telus says eight separate thefts have occurred across the city, impacting over 3,500 homes and businesses. The hardest hit areas include southwest Calgary, where entire blocks have gone dark...

Back to school is in full swing and companies including our telecoms are advertising offers catered to students heading back to the classroom soon. Below you can find the deals on the Rogers and Fido websites that it says are for students. Check out the Rogers back to school deals for 2025 below... Mobile Plans...

It's almost time for that dreaded back to school feeling, and companies have started early once again to market plans and offers targeting students. Here are the latest back to school offers from Telus and Koodo for 2025. Telus is offering up the following deals for students and back to school--check them out below: Internet...

A Rogers project aimed at expanding cell service along Highway 3 in British Columbia has been cancelled, according to the provincial government. In an emailed obtained by iPhone in Canada, on July 22, the B.C. Ministry of Citizens’ Services confirmed that Rogers will no longer move forward with the project, which was supposed to bring new...

Good2Go Mobile customers are being urged to act before August 31, 2025, as Canada’s aging 3G networks are officially being shut down. The wireless provider, a subsidiary of Ztar Wireless, says customers with older phones relying on 3G will lose service unless they switch to a newer network. To keep people connected, Good2Go is offering...

Rogers is asking its corporate employees to prepare for more in-office time. Starting this fall, staff will be expected to come in four days a week — and by February 2026, that jumps to five. The company shared the update in a memo to employees on Thursday, part of a move it says is aimed...

Telus is accusing Bell of trying to block competition in Ontario and Quebec through what it calls a “frivolous” lawsuit — and now it's fighting back. In documents filed Friday, Telus submitted its official response to Bell’s lawsuit, denying the claims and launching a counterclaim that alleges Bell is using its control over fibre internet...