Carriers

Fizz appears to be preparing support for Wi-Fi Calling and RCS messaging, according to details shared by an iPhone in Canada reader. After updating to Apple's iOS 27 Public Beta 4, a reader noticed a new Wi-Fi Calling toggle appeared under their iPhone cellular settings (within Fizz carrier update 71.5.14). While attempting to turn the...

A massive telecom outage has cut off internet, mobile, and landline services for thousands of residents across northwestern B.C. after thieves damaged critical infrastructure. That also meant being cut off from 9-1-1 access for both landline and wireless. According to Telus, vandals intentionally cut network lines along Highway 16 near Mount Hayes on Sunday afternoon....

Telus just posted a $1.8 billion net loss for its second quarter, and its wireless growth is slowing too. The loss comes almost entirely from a $2.1 billion non-cash writedown on Telus Digital, the company's customer service and AI arm. Strip that and other one-time items out, and adjusted net income was $254 million, down...

After taking a look at back to school plans from Bell and Rogers, let's see what Telus has on tap for early deals. According to the Telus website, it has some student plans and internet bundles available, plus some devices on its bring-it-back (leasing) two-year plans. Check out the Telus back to school plans for...

Bell Media has released its complete programming lineup for Crave in August 2026. As for highlights? Football fans can go behind the scenes with HBO’s Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks premiering August 4, while DC Studios launches its highly anticipated superhero mystery series Lanterns on August 16. The schedule also features home-grown...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has temporarily paused upcoming deadlines in its review of fees that prevent Canadians from switching cellphone and internet plans. Major telecoms including Bell, Rogers, and Telus were originally required to submit their responses by July 30, 2026. Interventions from the public were also due on the same date....

Copper theft is spiking across Canada, knocking out internet, TV, and phone service for thousands while cutting off access to 911 emergency services, according to Bell yet again. Bell said on Wednesday it logged 993 incidents of copper theft and vandalism in the first half of 2026, which is a 78 per cent increase compared...

Last Thursday we told you how Public Mobile had revamped its 5G plans ahead of the back to school season. The following day, Public Mobile tweaked its $45 plan to match Freedom Mobile’s 125GB back to school offering. Here are Public Mobile’s 4G plans, which remain unchanged: $22 talk and text $24/5GB $28/10GB  $30/35GB Public...

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Rogers and Prime Video have agreed on a 12-year sub-licensing deal, making Prime Video the exclusive Canadian home for Wednesday night national NHL games starting with the 2026-2027 season. Under the new agreement, Prime Video will broadcast at least 26 regular-season games every Wednesday night in both English and French, starting on September 30. The...

Every year, telecom back to school deals come earlier and earlier. We've already seen Bell explain their back to school offers and now we have Rogers sharing plans and promos on its website. Check them out below: Mobile Plans & Student Offers $60/month Student Plan: Includes 60GB of data, Rogers Satellite access, and automatic entry...

A retired Canadian business executive has started a petition asking the CRTC and the federal government to set enforceable customer service standards for telecoms, including a hard cap on how long you can be left on hold. Frank Brown, former president of Wahl Canada, launched the Change.org petition after hitting his limit with his own...