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Bell Media’s streaming service Crave has quietly removed its Basic with Ads plan, which used to be the cheapest option for subscribers. The Basic tier originally launched at $9.99/month in 2023 and later increased to $11.99/month in May 2025. It offered 720p video, one stream at a time, and support for Chromecast but not AirPlay,...

If you’re a Bell wireless customer and you’re roaming with your cellphone plan outside of Canada, you might be running into your talk, text and data not working. According to Bell, this is an issue they are now aware of and a fix is underway. "Some wireless customers using their service outside of Canada may...

We’re into a new month so let’s compare bring your own device 5G+ plans from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Quebecor's Freedom Mobile. It will be interesting to track pricing from now into the busy holiday period, which includes Black Friday and Boxing Day. Bring your own device plans include autopay discounts when you set up...

Bell and Texas-based AST SpaceMobile say they have successfully completed Canada’s first space-based cellular test, making a direct-to-cell voice call and streaming video over satellite to a regular smartphone. The trial, carried out in New Brunswick this summer, used AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites along with Bell’s ground infrastructure. In addition to a 4G voice call,...

Bell Media’s Crave’s Standard With Ads subscription is now available directly through Amazon Prime Video in Canada for $11.99 per month. Customers can sign up via primevideo.com and manage their subscription through their Prime Video account. The Standard with Ads plan is $14.99/month on Crave.ca, but it’s $3/month cheaper through Prime Video versus the Crave...

Bell has rolled out multi-factor authentication (MFA) to its MyBell app, adding an extra layer of security for customers logging in. The MyBell app lets customers manage their Bell services from anywhere, including viewing wireless usage, changing TV or internet packages, paying bills, upgrading devices, and getting support. It also includes self-serve tools such as...

Opensignal has released its 2025 Global Mobile Network Experience Awards, and Canada’s major wireless players are standing out on the world stage. Telus and Bell were named Global Leaders for 5G coverage, ranking just behind global winner T-Mobile. All three of our major telecoms—Rogers, Telus, and Bell—also earned Global Leader status for 5G reliability, putting...

Bell says it’s boosting its wireless network across Canada, with upgrades planned for 224 communities by early 2026. The work includes adding new towers and upgrading existing ones, which should mean faster downloads, smoother streaming, and more reliable video calls for millions of customers. "Bell is executing on our strategic priorities to deliver the best...

Bell and the province of New Brunswick say they will expand wireless service in the province by building 10 new 4G/5G cell sites. The project aims to improve connectivity for residents and businesses in rural and remote areas, including communities such as Oak Hill, Grand River, Harcourt, and Saint-Quentin. Work is expected to begin in...

  If you’re a Bell-owned Lucky Mobile customer, you may want to check your email and the Lucky Mobile app. Last week, Bell started emailing Lucky Mobile customers with some exclusive plans if they switch over to the parent company. The following postpaid 5G+ monthly plans for bring your own device customers are being offered...

The CRTC has ruled that smaller cellphone providers must get access to the entire network that Bell and Telus share, instead of being stuck with only half of it. Until now, when regional carriers like Freedom Mobile, Videotron, or Eastlink signed roaming agreements with either Bell or Telus, they were limited to that company’s portion...

Bell has started notifying customers of an upcoming price increase to TV services, specifically A la carte TV add-ons. An iPhone in Canada reader sent us a copy of their monthly Bell statement, which details the price increase. The text explains that as of November 1, 2025, the monthly rate of A la carte TV...