Carriers
Bell Cellphone Service in Yukon is ‘Embarrassing’, Says Premier
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai didn’t mince words in describing how terrible Bell wireless service is in the territory. In a letter written to Bell’s CEO Mirko Bibic, and shared with the media, Pillai called the service “embarrassing.” He cited how there are frequent dropped calls and poor coverage, even in downtown Whitehorse, reports the Canadian...
Rogers ‘Convert to eSIM’ Directly on iPhone Coming in iOS 18
Rogers looks to be supporting Apple’s ‘Convert to eSIM’ feature right from the iPhone. That’s according to changes made in the latest iOS 18 beta 4, notes iPhone in Canada reader Ahsan. When you head to Settings > Cellular on iPhone, there’s a new option for ‘Convert to eSIM’. To convert to eSIM on your...
Fizz Referral Code Bonuses: Now $40 Each [2026]
Update April 10, 2026: Fizz has now ramped up its referral program again to $40 each (up from $25) for a limited time! Use referral code use 7SRQ7 to get your $40 credit when signing up! Videotron’s Fizz has ramped up its referral bonus program, now offering $40 each, up from $25. The company sent...
Woman Sues Bell Over Alleged Cellphone Privacy Breach
A Cape Breton woman is suing Bell and a customer service agent for allegedly sharing her personal information with online harassers. Richelle McCormick's troubles began after she posted a video defending a transgender rights advocate on TikTok in February 2023. The video drew the ire of an account with over seven million followers, leading to...
Public Mobile Launches New Canada-US Plans, Worse Than Before
Telus-owned Public Mobile noted its Canada-US plans that matched Freedom Mobile were set to expire on July 25. As expected, new plans were made available today, including revamped Canada-US offerings, which are now worse than before as less data is available. Here are the new Public Mobile plans as of writing: $19/1GB 4G $23/6GB 4G...
Rogers, Telus and Bell Respond to Alberta Wildfires [Update]
Rogers, Telus, and Bell have announced various initiatives to support communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Jasper, Alberta. Rogers Rogers has pledged to match all donations up to $100,000 for the Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Donations can be made by texting ROGERS to 20222 for a $5 donation. Rogers also says...
Virgin Plus and Fido Add Unlimited US Calling to All Plans
Bell’s Virgin Plus and Rogers’ Fido have made a change to their monthly plans this week, as they now include unlimited U.S. calling. Virgin Plus first made the the change for its 4G plans, then Fido followed suit after. As you can see from the screenshots, both flanker brands show unlimited Canada-US calling for their...
Rogers Giving 30GB Monthly Data Bonus to ‘Loyal’ Customers
Rogers continues to dole out data bonuses for select customers, bumping up their overall data buckets. According to a text message received by iPhone in Canada reader Yoshi yesterday, Rogers said, “hello, we want to give you an extra 30GB of data every month for the next 24 months to thank you for your loyalty—absolutely...
New on Crave: August 2024
Bell Media has shared its list of new shows and movies coming to Crave in August 2024. Highlights include the HBO documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, plus season 3 of HBO’s Industry. Bell has a Tim Hortons musical coming that was filmed live in Toronto, if that’s your thing, called The Last Timbit. Check...
Bell and Hyundai Extend Partnership, Paving Way for In-Car Wi-Fi
Bell and Hyundai have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership to enhance in-car connected infotainment services for Canadian customers. "Bell has been a trusted partner of Hyundai Motor Group for the past seven years, providing superior services and innovation leadership. We are thrilled to take this relationship into the future to bring even more...
All Freedom Mobile Plans Now Include 5G, US and Mexico Roaming
Image credit: Freedom Mobile As part of its big splash for back to school savings, Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has ramped up its pressure on Rogers, Telus and Bell, by bringing a new suite of monthly plans that are all 5G and include US and Mexico roaming. "A year ago, Freedom made waves with the introduction...
Here are Rogers, Telus, Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from July 24
Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Deal on Samsung...