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Rogers to Drop NHL Rights for Ohtani Blue Jays Deal: Report [UPDATE]

Rogers is reportedly planning a significant shift in its sports broadcasting strategy to land two-way MLB star Shohei Ohtani for the Toronto Blue Jays. As the company's whopping 12-year, $5.2 billion deal with the NHL nears its end, Rogers is apparently setting its sights on baseball superstar Ohtani. This move is part of a broader...

Stack TV Launches on Bell Fibe TV App

Stack TV, the multi-channel streaming service from Corus, has launched on the Bell Fibe TV app. This debut allows existing Fibe TV app customers to add Stack TV to their subscription for $10 a month, to access live and on-demand channels. "We're thrilled to build upon our relationship with Bell, delivering Stack TV's vast library...

Public Mobile Debuts $39 Holiday Promo Plan

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a promotional 5G holiday promo plan starting at $39 per month. This $39 plan includes 25GB of data at 5G speeds, to go with unlimited Canada-wide calling and international messaging. There’s a regular $39/20GB plan right now but offered at 4G speeds. Previously, we saw a $34 plan with 20GB...

Brant County and Xplore Reach High Speed Internet Milestone

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) has announced the successful completion of a major high-speed broadband project in Brant County, Ontario. This project has brought fibre-optic connectivity to 1,639 homes and businesses in previously underserved areas, significantly enhancing digital access in the region. "The newly installed network infrastructure is set to bring transformative, long-term change to...

Freedom Mobile Boxing Week Deals: $40 Canada-US Plan and More

Didn’t we just finish the first week of December? Freedom Mobile has kicked off its Boxing Week offers, now live on its website offering a variety of plans on discount. Check out the Freedom Mobile Boxing Week 5G plans on sale below that are designed at Boxing Week offers: $34/30GB $40/60GB Canada-US $50/100GB Canada-US The...

Telus Brings Club illico to Optik TV Customers

Telus has announced a new partnership with Quebecor's Club illico streaming service, starting today, December 7, 2023. Optik TV customers can now subscribe to Club illico for $10 per month, a $5 discount from the standalone subscription price. This streaming service brings access to over 6,500 French-language titles, including original Quebec productions and French versions...
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Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Dec. 6

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, December 6, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Deals on Google Cell phones:...

Rogers 5G Expands in Eastern Ontario as Part of Cell Gap Project

The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), along with the federal government, the province of Ontario, and Rogers, announced the expansion of 5G mobile services in several areas of Eastern Ontario. This expansion is a part of the EORN Cell Gap Project, a $300 million initiative aimed at enhancing cellular services in the region. The Rogers...

SaskTel High Speed Internet Coming to Moosomin

SaskTel revealed plans to introduce its infiNET service in Moosomin, a move stemming from its $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative, announced the crown corporation on Tuesday. This service is set to offer high-speed internet, enhancing access to digital tools, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. The first connections in Moosomin are expected by the end of...

Rogers Claims Competition Bureau Picking on Them, But Not Telus and Bell

Earlier today the Competition Bureau announced it had received a court order to investigate Rogers and the latter’s marketing when it comes to its unlimited Infinite plans. Essentially, Infinite wireless plans are not truly unlimited at full speeds 24/7, as that only applies to your provided data bucket. Any data after that is throttled as...

Competition Bureau Gets Court Order to Investigate Rogers Unlimited Plans

The Competition Bureau has secured a court order from the Federal Court of Canada to further its investigation into Rogers Communications Inc. and its subsidiary, Rogers Communications Canada Inc. This development mandates Rogers and its subsidiary to submit relevant records and information for the Bureau's ongoing inquiry. Central to this investigation are the marketing strategies...

Freedom Mobile Extends Waiving of Overages to Israel, West Bank, Gaza

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has announced it will extend the waiving of overages to Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Any long distance and SMS charges to these regions will be free from Canada, while Freedom Mobile customers roaming in these regions will also see charges waived. Freedom says these charges will be automatically...