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Don’t Switch Yet: Fido, Virgin, and Koodo Prices Are Up $5 for July
We’re well into July so let’s take a look at what the plans are from Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo compared to last month. With summer underway, there aren’t many changes, except for price increases across the board. Here are plans from Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo in July 2026 below, for bring your own...
Feds Spend $800K for Bell to Expand Wireless on Quebec Roadway
The federal government and Bell have wrapped up a joint project to get reliable cell coverage onto a remote stretch of road in Quebec. The work covered a 28-kilometre section of road in Obedjiwan, home to the Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation in the Mauricie region. The project got $806,285 in federal funding through the...
Bell Is Offering 10,000 Aeroplan Points on Some Plans. Here’s the Catch.
Bell updated its website yesterday to note a new perk for its higher end plans, with 10,000 Aeroplan points now available. The company's $85 and $100 per month 'unlimited' roaming plans (that have a 5GB/day cap) now indicate you can get Aeroplan points issued "over 12 months of subscription with account in good standing". Initially,...
Rogers vs Telus vs Bell vs Freedom: Best Cellphone Plans – July 2026
We're into the thick of summer and that means it's time to take a look at cellphone pricing from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile in July, compared to June. Let's get right into it shall we? Rogers $65/60GB (was $60) $70/100GB (was $65) Canada-US-Mexico (24 months roaming only; was 12) $85 (was $80)/Unlimited Canada-US-Mexico-Caribbean...
Canada’s World Cup Run Ends With Record-Shattering Viewership Numbers
The historic run of Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team at the FIFA World Cup came to an end on Saturday afternoon, but it drew a record-breaking crowd of Canadian television viewers, according to Bell Media on Monday. An average of 5.4 million viewers tuned in to watch Canada take on Morocco in the round of...
Virgin Plus Shakes Up Plans with Price Increases Across the Board
Late last month we told you Bell’s flanker brand Virgin Plus had added an expiry date for its current plans, set for July 2, 2026. Fast forward to today and Virgin Plus has indeed stuck to its word and shaken up plan pricing, with a price increase across the board. Here's Virgin Plus pricing for...
CRTC Threatens Rogers, Telus and Bell With $10 Million Fines Over Fees
The CRTC is going after telecom incumbents, launching a formal proceeding today that forces Rogers, Bell, and Telus to explain why charges they've added recently don't break new federal rules meant to protect consumers. The whole thing comes down to a CRTC policy that kicked in on June 12, banning the dreaded $80 activation and...
Bell Beats Rogers in National Internet Reliability for First Time
Bell has knocked Rogers off the top spot in Canada's fixed broadband reliability rankings, something that hasn't happened in the history of the report. According to Opensignal's June 2026 Canada Fixed Broadband Experience Report released today, Bell scored 789 out of a possible 1000 points, edging out Rogers, who came in second at 776. Telus...
Here is Everything Coming to Crave in July 2026
Bell Media has shared what's coming to Crave in July 2026. Highlights include the debut of Fightland on Starz (produced by 50 Cent), along with the Canadian streaming debut of Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie. Also, season 12 of The Amazing Race Canada also comes in July. Here's everything coming to Crave in...
Bell at the Forefront: Deployment of 5G+ Advanced Technology Now Live
Sponsored Content: This coverage is brought to you by Bell Canada. The Future-Ready Summary: Bell has officially launched 5G+ Advanced, the next evolution of wireless connectivity. This deployment uses a 5G Standalone (SA) core to deliver peak theoretical speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps. Bell has officially moved into the next era of mobile connectivity...
Virgin Plus Quietly Added an Expiry Date to Its Plans. Here’s What That Usually Means.
Bell's Virgin Plus has updated its website today, to note an end date for its current plan offerings. This suggests changes are coming next month across the entire lineup. Here are Virgin Plus' current 5G plans as of June 26, 2026, for bring your own device and after autopay discounts: $40/20GB $45/60GB $50/60GB Canada-US-Mexico The...
The Science of Speed: How 3800 MHz Spectrum is Redefining the Canadian 5G Experience
Sponsored Content: This coverage is brought to you by Bell Canada. Story at a Glance: What is 5G+ Advanced? It is Bell's fastest network yet, utilizing a new 5G Standalone (SA) core and 3800 MHz spectrum to deliver a more responsive mobile experience. Bell 5G+ Advanced reaches peak theoretical download speeds of up to 4.3...