Carriers
Rogers Now Wants Quebecor to Pay Higher Network Rates [Update]
Rogers is challenging the rates set by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), casting doubt on the federal agency’s efforts to increase competition among wireless providers. This move follows the government's earlier approval of Rogers' $26-billion acquisition of Shaw. “Expectations that Rogers would play nice as a result of this merger were unrealistic. The...
Best Internet Service Provider in Canada for 2023 Revealed
The annual PCMag report on ‘Best ISPs in Canada’ is out for 2023, revealing which internet service provider is the best in the country based on the publication's exhaustive tests. With a new evaluation methodology that considers coverage, pricing, and customer satisfaction, Bell Canada has claimed the throne as the best Internet Service Provider (ISP)...
Eastlink Mobile Launches on the Acadian Peninsula
Eastlink has announced its latest expansion into the Acadian Peninsula in New Brunswick, following its recent addition into Miramichi and Bathurst. The expansion is part of the company's broader efforts to enhance and solidify its mobile network infrastructure. "We're laser-focused on the continued growth of our mobile service," said Jeff Gillham, CEO of Eastlink, in...
Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Aug. 30
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, August 30, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Save up to $360 on...
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...
Canadians Shouldn’t Pay Rogers-Shaw’s Legal Fees, Says Think Tank
The Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project (CAMP) has expressed strong disapproval over the recent decision by Canada's Competition Tribunal, which ruled that the Competition Bureau must pay $13 million in legal fees to Rogers-Shaw in relation to their merger case. "That the Tribunal would force Canadians to foot the bill for two multi-billion dollar corporations is a...
CRTC’s Lack of Probe into Rogers Network Outage Draws Criticism
Matt Malone, an assistant professor in the faculty of law at Thompson Rivers University, has criticized the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for its lack of formal investigation into Rogers’ infamous network outage last summer. The outage led to widespread disruptions in emergency services, chaos among first responders, and even a fatality. "Records I’ve...
Rogers Wins $13 Million in Legal Fees from Competition Bureau
Canada's Federal Competition Tribunal has ruled in favour of Rogers and Shaw versus the country’s Competition Commissioner, awarding the telecoms $13 million CAD back in legal fees and costs. In a landmark ruling dated August 28, the tribunal criticized Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell for his "unreasonable behavior" and "unnecessarily contentious approach" in attempting to block...
Freedom Mobile Promo: 20GB Plan Gets Even Cheaper
Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile launched a $34/10GB promo plan last week, offering data at 4G LTE speeds for bring your own phone customers. Now, Freedom Mobile appears to have ramped up this plan by doubling the data to 20GB at $34 per month (after Digital Discount), after a $5/month discount for 24 months. The plan includes...
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...
Feds, Ontario to Spend $219 Million for Rogers to Expand Rural Internet
The federal government and Ontario have announced a joint investment of over $219 million to expand high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across the province. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, and Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario made the announcement on Monday morning, joined alongside Kinga...
