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Bell Aliant announced that internet and home phone services were disrupted for customers in Fosterville, New Brunswick, due to a copper cable theft. The issue was resolved nearly five hours later, according to a company statement on Thursday. This incident adds to the growing problem of copper theft affecting telecom companies. Bell Aliant has recently...

After Rogers opened up wireless access to all carriers on the TTC yesterday, ahead of today’s federally-mandated deadline, Bell has confirmed its mobile customers now have access on the Toronto subway. "We’re pleased to confirm that our customers regardless of device type or rate plan now have access to 5G /4G / 3G wireless service...

Rogers announced today the activation of its 5G network in key areas of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system. The move aims to provide seamless connectivity for transit riders across all major Canadian wireless carriers. Effective today, customers of all major Canadian wireless carriers can access 5G services in specific areas of the TTC...

Over a month after Rogers launched 5G cellphone service in the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway, Bell and Telus are set to offer the same service by the federal government-mandated October 3 deadline. The development comes after federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne directed Rogers to extend access to other major telecom companies. "This solution that...

Earlier this month, Rogers was ordered to grant TTC wireless access to Telus, Bell and other carriers. A deadline was set for access to begin on October 3, 2023. Now, ahead of this date, Bell has started informing customers TTC wireless access will be here in the “coming weeks,” according to a text message sent...

We're rounding the corner into October and we have another list of what's new on Bell Media's Crave streaming service. Crave is set to launch its "Creepy Cravings" hub on October 1, offering a curated selection of Halloween-themed content. The hub will feature categories such as Terrifying TV, with shows like "Yellowjackets," "True Blood," and...

Bell, Verizon, Vodafone, and Matsuko successfully conducted the first live transatlantic meeting featuring multiple holographic participants. The meeting connected employees in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom using 5G and multi-access edge computing (MEC) technology. Demos of this tech is happening at Mobile World Congress exhibition in Las Vegas. The meeting was unique...

Bell Media has announced the extension of its partnership with Snapchat for a second consecutive year. The collaboration will continue to feature premium Bell Media content on Snapchat's Stories and Spotlight platforms. "Hundreds of millions of Snapchatters visit Stories and Spotlight each month to be informed and entertained. We look forward to continuing to bring...

Apple launched iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders today, ahead of next week’s launch. Carrier pricing is now available from Rogers/Fido, Telus/Koodo and also Bell and Virgin Plus. All carriers are offering 0% device financing on various two-year terms that require minimum monthly phone plans as well. Below you can find Bell’s iPhone 15...

Bell and Virgin Plus will launch iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders on Friday, September 15. This date is the same as Apple, while it’s also the same as other wireless carriers Rogers, Fido, Telus and Koodo. Bell doesn’t specify a start time for iPhone 15 series pre-orders, but it will likely be at...

Bell has debuted new unlimited Canada-US-Mexico 5G plans, matching a move made by Rogers back in July. The company’s website is showing its Ultimate 150 and Ultimate 155 plans with Mexico added, joining Canada-US access. Prices are at $100/150GB for the Ultimate 150 and $105/155GB for the Ultimate 155. Those with a bundled home service...

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Canada's major telcos— Rogers, Telus, and Bell—have announced support to affected Canadians and their families. Rogers announced that it will temporarily waive long-distance call and SMS charges for its Rogers, Fido, and chatr customers to Morocco until September 19, 2023. In a bid to further aid...