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Quebec is getting another new area code. Starting February 27, 2027, the 273 area code will be added to the region currently served by 367, 418 and 581, covering major centres like Quebec City, Saguenay, Lévis and Rimouski. The new code is being introduced because the existing area codes are running low on available numbers....

About 120 Waterdown residents have been without landline service for nearly two months, all because someone decided to steal copper wire from local telecom infrastructure. Waterdown is a suburb located in the southern part of Ontario, sitting about 60 kilometres west of downtown Toronto as part of the city of Hamilton. It started April 4...

Bell Media's Crave is loading up in June with something for everyone. The biggest arrival is HBO's House of the Dragon season 3, premiering June 21 with new episodes every Sunday. Love Island USA returns June 2 with Ariana Madix back as host for season eight. Power Book III: Raising Kanan wraps up its run...

Bell is rolling out two new features aimed at keeping Canadian homes connected during internet outages and power failures. The telecom is calling the package its always-on Internet solutions, and it covers two of the most common reasons people lose their connection at home. "Bell is raising the bar on reliability in an always-on world....

Some Bell internet customers are waking up to a surprise in their inboxes, as the telecom giant is rolling out free speed upgrades to select pure fibre subscribers. A Bell customer shared a notification on Reddit after logging into their MyBell account, which revealed that their home internet download and upload speeds were being boosted...

The following story was created in partnership with Bell Canada. The Quick Answer: Bell is the best wireless network provider for 5G based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data. Plus, Bell’s 5G/5G+ infrastructure covers 67% of Canadians. It offers a superior fibre-backed connection and the latest 5G+ Advanced network in GTHA with peak download speeds of...

Crave is evolving into more than a place to watch TV shows and movies. Bell Media announced Thursday that the streaming service is expanding into a platform Canadians can use throughout the day, building on the recent launch of its Sports and News Hubs with the addition of select podcasts coming soon. "At its core,...

Canada's telecom sector says it made a big difference to the economy in 2025, contributing $86 billion to the country's GDP, according to a new PwC Canada report. That works out to roughly 4% of Canada's total economic output, with the industry supporting 611,000 jobs across the country. The report, funded by the Canadian Telecommunications...

Supported By: This coverage is brought to you by Bell Canada. The F1 engines are once again coming back to Montreal this May. Tens of thousands of fans will pack into Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve from May 22 to 24, and the moment the lights go out, the demand for data is going to hit the redline....

Bell-owned prepaid brand Lucky Mobile has tweaked its $29 per month plan to beat Chatr and Fizz, heading into the long weekend. We told you Lucky Mobile would make a change and here it is as of Saturday. The revamp now offers 65GB of data for $29, which is 30GB more than before. Here’s Lucky...

Bell has taken the top spot among Canadian telecom brands this year. According to the 2026 Brand Finance Telecoms 150 and Global 500 rankings, the Montreal-based carrier jumped from 20th place globally in 2025 to 15th in 2026, putting it ahead of its domestic rivals. Telus slipped one spot, dropping from 15th to 16th, while...

Last month, as part of Bell’s ongoing price changes to its wireless plans, it added HD video streaming to its entry $60 and $65 Lite and Select plans. To start off May, Bell also added data caps to its roaming plans. Fast forward to today, and now we’re seeing some changes go backwards. $60/60GB $65/100GB...