Stories by John Quintet
Canada’s Watchdog Wants ‘Nutrition Labels’ for Internet and Wireless
The Competition Bureau says it's time for internet and phone providers to be more upfront with their pricing — and that means clearer, standardized labels that show what Canadians will actually pay. Speaking at a recent CRTC consultation last Friday on the matter, Associate Deputy Commissioner Brad Callaghan pushed for the introduction of a “broadband...
Why Bell’s $1 Billion Sale of Northwestel Still Isn’t Done
A year after Bell said it would sell Northwestel to a coalition of Indigenous groups for $1 billion, the deal still hasn’t gone through, according to The Globe and Mail. The buyer, Sixty North Unity, includes Indigenous organizations from Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. The sale was billed as a major step toward Indigenous...
Smaller OnePlus Watch 3 and OnePlus Buds 4 Hit Canada in July
OnePlus has announced that it will launch two new devices in Canada and the United States on July 8, 2025: the OnePlus Buds 4 wireless earbuds and a smaller version of its smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm), geared towards those with smaller wrists. The new OnePlus Buds 4 will feature upgraded sound with dual...
Trump Is Launching a Gold Android Phone—Yes, Really
Americans will soon be able to get a Trump-branded Android smartphone, as the U.S. president’s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, launch a new wireless company called Trump Mobile. While it’s currently only available in the U.S., the brand’s golden entry into telecom is making headlines beyond south of the border. And no—this isn’t...
SpaceX Completes Starlink Cell Network–Rogers Access Next?
SpaceX announced today that it has officially completed the first generation of its Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite network, designed to connect standard cellphones in remote areas — even where there are no cell towers. “Congrats to the @SpaceX team on completing the first generation Starlink Direct to Cell constellation!” the company posted on X on Friday....
Telus Wants Telus Digital Back—and It’s Willing to Pay $543 Million
Telus wants full control of its subsidiary Telus Digital and has made an official offer to buy up all the shares it doesn’t already own. Right now, Telus owns about 57% of Telus Digital, which builds software and digital tools for Telus’ businesses like telecom, healthcare, and agriculture. On June 12, Telus announced it has...
Rogers Warns CRTC Internet Label Rules Could Hike Prices
Rogers is pushing back against a proposal that could force internet providers to include standardized labels showing detailed performance metrics. Speaking to the CRTC during its June 12 hearing on improving how Canadians shop for internet, Rogers argued that consumers are already getting the information they need. This echoes what Telus and Bell have stated...
CRTC Approves Rogers Takeover of NBA TV Canada from Bell
Rogers has officially taken full control of NBA TV Canada after buying out Bell’s stake in the joint venture. The deal, approved by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Thursday, is part of a larger transaction involving other assets, including Rogers’ increased stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the...
Instagram Will Let You Rearrange Profile Posts for the First Time
Instagram is finally giving users more control over their profiles—with the long-awaited ability to rearrange grid posts for the first time. This is a big finally. The feature, now in testing, lets users reorder the layout of their posts on their profile page. This is what people have wanted for years as a way to...
Fubo Launches New Cricket Streaming Plan in Canada
Fubo has introduced a new cricket streaming plan in Canada called Cricket Elite, aimed at fans of the sport looking for access to live international coverage. The package includes more than 500 live matches per year from events like the ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups, The Ashes, and various domestic leagues, including the...
Bell Says CRTC Internet Labels Target a Problem That Isn’t There
Bell says most Canadians already have the information they need to choose the right internet plan—and new government rules could make things worse, not better. Speaking at a CRTC hearing today, June 11, Bell’s legal and network executives said consumers aren’t struggling to compare internet services, so the Commission shouldn’t roll out strict new requirements...
Telus Warns CRTC: USA-Style Internet Labels Won’t Work Here
The CRTC has launched a public hearing to explore ways to make it easier for Canadians to compare home Internet plans, with hearings that started on Tuesday, June 10 and are continuing into Wednesday in Gatineau, Quebec. The goal is to help consumers make informed choices by standardizing how internet information is presented—such as using...
