Carriers

Halifax-based Eastlink has launched easyTab Flex, essentially a leasing program for smartphones, similar to what’s already available from Rogers, Telus and Bell. Eastlink says the program offers the "lowest device pricing with the best plan price.” You essentially make 24 month payments for your new smartphone, then either return the phone after two years, just...

Rogers is offering up a special promo plan, targeting employees of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Ontario. The company has a booth set up at Terminal 1 arrivals, touting an “airport exclusive” plan that is at $50 with 120GB of data as of Monday, available for use in Canada and the U.S. This is a...

Bell’s prepaid brand Lucky Mobile looks to no longer offer 3G plans on its website, as all plans are now showing at 4G speeds. Prepaid brands offer “starter plans” from $15 and Lucky Mobile’s entry plan now notes data is at 4G speeds. This plan includes 250MB of data and 100 nationwide minutes after Automatic...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has seen some customers jump ship from the company, after it announced it was ending its legacy rewards program, instead shifting everyone over to the new Public Points program. Now, some customers that left Public Mobile are receiving some ‘winback’ offers to lure them back to the company. But the one deal...

Telus-owned Koodo continues to give out free data to select customers, notifying them of the special freebie via text message. According to text messages sent out yesterday, Koodo says the free data is because summer is around the corner and they want customers to see this year as “your best summer yet!”. “To thank you...

Earlier this week, the federal government released its Budget 2024, which aims to lower junk fees on cellphone bills when customers are trying to switch carriers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s account on X continues to post random tidbits from the proposed budget, and yesterday’s latest ended up getting slammed with angry replies. "We’ve cut the...

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has expanded its Apple Watch plan to now make it available nationwide, plus ramping up the data allotment. Freedom Mobile has been texting customers according to iPhone in Canada readers, saying they “continue to make good on our promise to improve your service." The company has also increased the 1GB of Freedom data...

Bell-owned brands Lucky Mobile and Virgin Plus have announced a new retail partnership with Sobeys and FreshCo, starting this week, confirmed a spokesperson to iPhone in Canada. Customers in select Ontario stores will have first access to Lucky Mobile and Virgin Plus prepaid plans,  which will extend to remaining Ontario locations in the coming weeks....

Bell has announced the launch of its updated MyBell app for iPhone and Android, offering improved design and new features. "At Bell, we are committed to championing the customer experience, that’s why we’re now offering a range of new features and improvements designed to make it easier for our customers to manage their services, shop...

Telus has unveiled a new environmental offer, "Buy One, Plant One," aimed at adding to reforestation efforts during Earth Month, when customers buy an Android device. From April 18 through May 16, Telus pledges to plant a tree for each new or certified pre-owned Android device purchased by new, returning, or business customers, committing to...

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, April 17, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Up to $600 off iPhone...

The federal government's Budget 2024 announced on Tuesday afternoon plans to make it easier to switch plans when it comes to cellphone, internet and home phone. Changes are set to amend the Telecommunications Act to simplify the process for Canadians to renew or switch plans from telecoms. This plan is a direct response to the...