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Rogers Ordered to Grant TTC Wireless Access to Bell and Telus
In a significant announcement made today, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, revealed new spectrum licence conditions, mandating Rogers give Telus, Bell and other carriers wireless access to the TTC subway, by October 3, 2023. This announcement was made with Olivia Chow, Toronto's Mayor, and several members of Parliament from the Toronto area...
Fido, Virgin and Koodo Debut $40/40GB Promo Plan
Looks like we’re seeing some limited-time promos from Rogers-owned Fido, Bell-owned Virgin Plus and Telus-owned Koodo right now. Virgin Plus right now is offering up a $40/40GB 4G LTE plan, which is the existing $45 plan but with a $5/month credit for 24 months, for new activations. The plan code is VHV1401 according to information...
Virgin Mobile Offering $35/40GB Promo Plan at CNE
Virgin Mobile is offering up a promo plan at the CNE, available from TBooth. The plan up for grabs is $35 per month with 40GB of data, available for 24 months only for bring your own device users. This was seen at the TBooth kiosk set up at the Enercare Centre, says RFD. A 40GB...
Lucky Mobile and Chatr Offering 24GB/month Data Bonuses
Bell’s Lucky Mobile and Rogers’ Chatr are offering up some back-to-school offers, in the form of a 24GB/month data bonus for 12 months on select plans. Again, the bonus data includes 4GB that you get when you unroll into pre-authorized credit card payments. Lucky Mobile says the 24GB/month data bonus applies on plans priced at...
Telus and Bell Outraged at Early Rogers TTC Wireless Launch
Rogers rolled out wireless service on select sections of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system last Wednesday, and the move has its rivals Telus and Bell unhappy, as a federal consultation on the issue is still underway. “Rogers has demonstrated a complete lack of co-operation on access for all riders, refusing to meet with...
Bell to End Sponsorship with Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to part ways with its leading sponsor, Bell, at the end of December 2023. Bell has been a key partner of the festival since 1995 and holds naming rights to TIFF's downtown headquarters on King Street West. According to Bell spokesperson Ellen Murphy, the company has chosen...
New on Crave: September 2023
Bell Media’s Crave released on Friday its list of upcoming titles coming in September 2023. Highlights include the second season of Starz Power Book IV: Force, the 12th season of The Big Bang Theory and the movie premiere of John Wick: Chapter 4. Check out the list of what's new on Crave for September 2023...
Rogers vs Telus vs Bell: What’s the Difference?
Mobile analytics company Opensignal has released its latest Mobile Network Experience and 5G Experience reports today, offering comprehensive insights into the performance of Canada’s mobile operators. Rogers showcased a strong presence in both reports. In the Mobile Network Experience report, Rogers secured the top position in six of the eight categories, either on its own...
Telus and Bell React to Rogers Launching 5G on TTC Subway
Yesterday, Rogers launched its 5G network on the TTC Subway on tunnels within the Downtown U, expanding wireless coverage beyond Freedom Mobile for the first time in years. Customers from Telus and Bell aren’t part of the launch and the wireless rivals expressed how they felt about the debut to CBC News. Bell said, "Rogers clearly...
Bell Back to School Internet and Cellphone Deals Now Available
As the back-to-school season approaches, Bell has announced some deals geared towards post-secondary students across Canada. Deals are available for internet packages, rate plans, smartphone deals, accessories, and more. Internet Packages Ontario: Gigabit Fibe 1.5 at just $60/month for 24 months in selected areas (there's also a CNE deal worth trying for). Québec: Gigabit Fibe...
Bell Pure Fibre 1.5 Internet Deal Offered at CNE, Save 56%
Bell has a booth at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) right now offering up some exclusive internet and TV deals. According to RFD, a Bell rep at the CNE was offering the following: Pure Fibre 1.5 Gbps Internet: $40/month for 24 months (likely no requirement of a Bell wireless plan); normally at $90/month for 24...
Rogers Wants First TTC Cell Service Before Deals with Telus, Bell
Rogers has urged federal regulators to allow them to roll out cellular service for its customers in the Toronto subway system, before any deals are struck with its rivals Telus and Bell. In a submission to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, Rogers expressed its opposition to a potential measure that would stop its...
