Carriers
Telus to Spend Millions in B.C. and Ontario to Expand 5G, PureFibre
Over the past week, Telus has been slowly detailing its investments in various communities in B.C. and Ontario, with millions to spent to expand 5G and its PureFibre networks. Today, Telus earmarked $11 million into Saanich on Vancouver Island in B.C., while yesterday it said it would pledge $24 million in Burnaby on Vancouver’s Lower...
Public Mobile Boosts Mobile Klinik Rewards, Expands Device Offerings
Telus-owned Public Mobile launched Mobile Klinik rewards back in April, offering a way for customers to turn Public Points into more rewards for devices or repair credits. Originally, the Mobile Klinik reward was a $130 discount on a certified preowned device and protection plan bundle. But a recent update at the end of May has...
Man Slapped with $186K Bill for Crashing into Telus Office
A B.C. man has been ordered to pay $186,952 in damages after a B.C. Supreme Court Justice concluded he was the driver responsible for crashing into Telus’ central office in Houston, located just over 300 km west of Prince George. On May 27, Justice Jasmin Ahmad ruled against A.J. William Fuller, who had denied being...
Xplore Secures Funding for Expansion of Fibre and 5G Networks
Xplore has announced it has secured debt and equity financing to expand its fibre-to-the-home network and 5G technology upgrades for fixed wireless networks. "This investment will allow Xplore to deliver top-tier broadband to more rural communities in Canada," stated Fran Shammo, Xplore's Executive Chairman, in a statement. "This agreement marks a significant milestone for Xplore...
Rogers Improves Cell Service in Eastern Ontario Communities
Rogers, along with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the federal government and Ontario, have announced that 5G mobile services are now available in 21 communities in Eastern Ontario. There are 42 new cell towers and upgrades to four existing sites, bringing 5G wireless services to all. The EORN Cell Gap Project, which is a...
Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus Plans are Aligning Again
The flanker brands of Rogers, Telus and Bell—Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus—have started to align their wireless plans again. Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus all have the same $34/20GB plan for bring your own device, along with $39/40GB and $44/50GB plans. The differences lie in Fido offering a $54/60GB plan and Virgin Plus offering a...
Feds to Invest $160 Million to Expand Internet in Saskatchewan
Pictured from left to right: Charlene Gavel (SaskTel President and CEO), The Honourable Gudie Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Jim Lemaigre (MLA for Athabasca) The federal government has announced up to $160 million in federal funding to enhance connectivity in underserved communities and roads...
Rogers Informs Shaw Customers of Earlier Automatic Payments
Rogers has informed Shaw customers that automatic payments (pre-authorized credit card payments) are now going to take place earlier than usual. According to an email seen by iPhone in Canada, Rogers explains automatic payments will now be processed 14 days after your invoice is created and sent, which is 7 days before the due date....
Public Mobile Payments Now Easier within Mobile App
Telus-owned Public Mobile has announced its mobile app now allows for easier payments. According to Public Mobile on Thursday, it said the Payment Tab screens in its mobile app are now native, meaning it’s part of the app itself and not just loading a web page. "This means faster performance and fewer steps to manage...
Telus ‘Winback’ Offer: $40/120GB Canada-US for Some Customers
On the topic of special ‘winback’ deals from wireless carriers to lure you back to the company, we’re hearing from you of other offers being doled out, aside from Rogers and its $45/100GB Canada-US plan for some. Telus has been offering a ‘winback’ deal of its own to select customers by phone, in the form...
Rogers Now Expanding 5G to Rest of TTC Subway System
Rogers announced today the start of the next phase of construction on its cellular network within the TTC subway system. This expansion aims to provide 5G services and 911 access to all riders throughout the remaining underground tunnels. “We are so excited to start this next phase, building out the 5G network to connect the...
Telus Expands Mobility for Good Program to Low-Income Families
Telus has launched its Mobility for Good for Low Income Families program, expanding its support to families across the country who receive the maximum Canada Child Benefit. The program offers discounted access to the company's Mobility for Good plans, providing connectivity to families in need. Previously, Mobility for Good served 500,000 Canadians, including youth aging...
