Carriers

Public Mobile Debuts $40/30G 5G Plan, Like Freedom Mobile

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a promo 5G plan, taking the entry price down to $40 per month for a 5G plan in Canada. The $40 5G plan includes 30GB of data and is only for new activations. The plan matches what is being offered by Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile, down to the August 28th expiry...

Shaw Mobile to Rogers Transfer Info Being Emailed Out

With Rogers acquiring Shaw this spring, the company has provided more details on what’s going to happen with Shaw Mobile customers. These Shaw wireless customers will be transferred to an equivalent Rogers plan, with details outlined in an email sent out to customers on August 16, 2023 and obtained by iPhone in Canada. Here's a...

Freedom Mobile Launches $34/10GB Promo Plan

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has launched a new 10GB promo plan priced at $34 per month. This plan has data at 4G LTE speeds, or up to 100 Mbps and the $34 price is for bring-your-own device customers with Digital Discount (pre-authorized credit card payments). The 10GB of data can be used nationwide and also includes...

Rogers vs Telus vs Bell: What’s the Difference?

Mobile analytics company Opensignal has released its latest Mobile Network Experience and 5G Experience reports today, offering comprehensive insights into the performance of Canada’s mobile operators. Rogers showcased a strong presence in both reports. In the Mobile Network Experience report, Rogers secured the top position in six of the eight categories, either on its own...

Public Mobile Referral/Promo Code 2024: $10 Bill Credit

Telus-owned Public Mobile announced on Thursday it’s now easier to share referral codes. "Starting today, you will be able to copy your personal referral link from ‘My Account’ and share it with friends and family. Additionally, you can now share your links directly to your social media like Whatsapp, Facebook, and Twitter,” said Public Mobile....

Telus and Bell React to Rogers Launching 5G on TTC Subway

Yesterday, Rogers launched its 5G network on the TTC Subway on tunnels within the Downtown U, expanding wireless coverage beyond Freedom Mobile for the first time in years. Customers from Telus and Bell aren’t part of the launch and the wireless rivals expressed how they felt about the debut to CBC News. Bell said, "Rogers clearly...

Shaw Outage in Maple Ridge Ends After Two Days

A widespread Shaw service outage in Maple Ridge, B.C., which had caused significant public concern and commentary on social media over the past two days, has now been resolved, confirms parent company Rogers. The disruption impacted a broad range of services, including internet, business internet, phone lines, WiFi access points, digital TV, and more. “Customers...
planhub

Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Aug. 23

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 16, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Google Cell phone deals :...

Rogers Launches 5G Network on TTC Subway

Rogers has launched its 5G network on the TTC subway on Wednesday. Customers can now use talk, text, and streaming services on 5G in specific tunnels and stations of Toronto's busiest subway lines. For those travelling on Line 1, the 5G upgrade covers all stations and tunnels within the Downtown U, as well as the...

Freedom Mobile Lowers Pricing on its Canada-US-Mexico Plan and More

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has revamped some of its nationwide 5G plans after debuting them in late July, discounting pricing and increasing data amounts. Freedom Mobile now shows the following pricing for its 5G plans after digital discount (pre-authorized credit card payments), for bring your own device pricing: $45/30GB $45/40GB Canada-US (was $50) $55/60GB Canada-US-Mexico (was...

Freedom Mobile Offering CNE Promo Plan with 20GB Data

Telecoms at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, Ontario, continue to offer some special deals for attendees. Yesterday we heard of a special deal being offered by Bell for pure fibre internet, and now we’re seeing a special wireless offer from Freedom Mobile at the CNE as well. The flyers being handed out by...

Xplore Fibre Internet Nears Completion in Rural Quebec

Xplore announced on Tuesday its rural fibre internet rollout in rural Quebec is near completion. Currently, over 27,000 homes and businesses in the County Regional Municipalities (MRC) of Pontiac, Les Sources, Vallée de la Gatineau, La Tuque, and Papineau, are ready to tap into fibre Internet. Construction is pegged at 95% finalized, representing a big...