Carriers
Freedom Mobile 5G is Here and Nationwide Data
Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has officially launched its 5G network, alongside nationwide data for existing customers, as of today. We previously told you that Freedom Mobile customers would get merged monthly recurring data and nationwide data buckets. Now, Freedom Mobile says its 5G network is available early for select customers. Data Passes, Big Binge Bonus Data...
Bell Seeks Trademark for Signature ‘Bell Blue’ Colour
Bell Canada has applied to trademark the medium-dark shade of cyan-blue colour commonly recognized from its logo and promotional materials as "Bell Blue". The telecom giant aims to secure exclusive rights for a decade to use this colour in a myriad of goods and services including phones, TVs, software, and ad campaigns, reports The Canadian...
Freedom Mobile to Merge Nationwide and Freedom Data Buckets
Earlier this week, iPhone in Canada told you Videotron’s Freedom Mobile was expanding its wireless network into Quebec, while also preparing to introduce a new seamless roaming feature between the company’s network and it Nationwide network (the latter is through an agreement with Rogers). Now, we can tell you that Freedom Mobile will be merging...
Bell to Support ‘Convert to eSIM’ on iPhone Soon
Back in March, we told you iOS 16 beta users discovered Telus started to support the ‘Convert to eSIM’ feature for Telus iPhone users. Earlier this month, Telus made it official that it was the first carrier in Canada to support iPhone eSIM Quick Transfer. Now, it appears we will have another wireless carrier supporting...
Telus and Canada Soccer Ink Multi-Year Partnership
Telus and Canada Soccer have signed a multi-year deal, with the telecom to become the Official Telecommunications, Digital Health, and Home Security Partner for the country’s national soccer teams. This partnership starts in 2024 and will make Telus the title partner of the Telus Canadian Championship, the leading club competition in the nation. Moreover, Telus...
Canadian Cellphone and Internet Prices Dropped in June: Report
According to the latest Statistics Canada report, while the overall inflation for the past twelve months was noted at 2.8%, telecom service prices saw a continuous decline. Canadian consumers experienced a 14.7% reduction in cellular services year-over-year in June, following an 8.2% decline in May. Internet access services didn't lag behind either with a 3.2%...
Rogers to Bell: No Room for CRTC in Subway Wireless Showdown
Rogers has countered Bell's call for regulatory intervention by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in the ongoing disagreement over access to the former’s wireless network in Toronto’s subway system. This dispute was triggered when Rogers announced in April its acquisition of BAI Canada, which held the exclusive rights to the wireless infrastructure inside...
Koodo, Virgin Plus Launch $55/40GB Canada-US Plan in Quebec
Telus-owned Koodo and Bell-owned Virgin Plus have launched a $55/40GB Canada-USA plan, finally matching Fido (it took nearly two months!). The offer is only available in Quebec, however. The Koodo plan includes 40GB of 4G data plus one free perk (choose 1 of 5), plus unlimited minutes and international SMS/MMS whether you’re in Canada or...
SaskTel Expands 5G to Over 50 Sites Across Saskatchewan
SaskTel has announced the expansion of its 5G network to over 50 cell sites serving rural, resort, First Nations communities, and several major highways throughout Saskatchewan on Wednesday. This expansion brings fast 5G data speeds, offering a new level of connectivity to residents and businesses across the province. "I am pleased to know that thousands...
Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from July 19
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 19, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Samsung phone deals: Samsung Galaxy...
Freedom Mobile Network Expands to Quebec, Debuts Seamless Roaming [Update]
Videotron-owned Freedom Mobile has expanded its wireless network into Quebec as of today, July 19, according to information obtained by iPhone in Canada. Alongside this expansion, Freedom Mobile also plans to introduce a seamless roaming feature from July 24, enhancing the handoff from the Freedom network to the Nationwide network. The Quebec network expansion will...
Bell Updates MyBell iOS App with New ‘Shop’ Feature
Bell has recently rolled out an update to its MyBell iOS app on July 14, introducing a new feature called Shop. This one-stop-shop feature is set to offer Bell customers in Ontario and Quebec an enhanced shopping experience for all their Bell services, essentially adding more options to self-managing your account and not needing to...