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The Canadian Telecommunications Association (CTA), formerly known as the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), which represents the country’s telcos, emphasized today the continued downward trend of telecom services pricing, according to fresh StatCan Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. While inflation overall has been at 3.3% over the past 12 months according to the federal government,...

In the annual Umlaut Best in Test standings, Rogers emerged as the frontrunner among its wireless rivals, for the fifth year in a row. Scoring an overall 889 out of a potential 1000, Rogers edged past both Bell and Telus, which trailed with scores of 874 and 859, respectively. The extensive testing parameters incorporated a...

The federal government has added more money to bring high-speed internet to rural and remote areas, particularly in Newfoundland. Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), on March 24, 2022, the governments of Canada and Newfoundland jointly announced a $22 million investment, with Bell Canada to deploy high-speed internet. This project is set to benefit 1,000...

Montreal-based telecom and media giant, Quebecor, has announced it will no longer be paying rent at the provincial legislature. The monthly rent of $8,448 is for its political journalists' office in the National Assembly, the province’s legislative building. Annually, this amount accumulates to more than $100,000 before tax. Quebecor, which owns media entities such as...

SaskTel has officially announced the debut of its 5G network in the cities of Warman and Martensville in Saskatchewan. While parts of Warman and Martensville can access the 5G network starting today, SaskTel aims to provide 5G coverage to most parts of these communities by March 2024. “The launch of SaskTel's 5G network is great...

In a limited-time promotion ending August 14th, Apple's iPhone 14 is available for 49% off if you sign on the dotted line with Fido, Virgin Plus or Koodo. Fido has a 49% discount on the iPhone 14 off its carrier pricing of $1,130.76 (retail price is $1,099 from Apple but carriers add a mark up)...

Telus-owned Koodo recently had a change of heart and launched 5G plans, following in the footsteps of Bell’s Virgin Plus and Freedom Mobile. Right now, Koodo is offering up some promo 5G plans for existing customers, available once you log into your account online. Here’s what iPhone in Canada readers are seeing, such as Alex:...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a new promo plan in Quebec only, offering 20GB of data. The plan is priced at $35 per month with 20GB of 4G data, at speeds up to 100 Mbps download. The plan includes unlimited Quebec minutes and messaging, plus offers $1.75/month in Public rewards points. If you don't call...

Back in May, Telus-owned Public Mobile debuted 5G unlimited plans and also eSIM support. But eSIM was limited to new customers only. That, however, has changed as of today. Public Mobile announced Friday that new and existing customers can now use eSIMs with their smartphones. eSIMs, or embedded SIM cards, offer flexibility to manage multiple...

Telus has unveiled a special offer for select customers, slashing the price of its Stream+ service by 64%. For a limited time, customers can nab the Stream+ bundle for just $10 per month for the first three months, a drop from the regular $28/month rate. The Stream+ package offers Netflix Premium, Apple TV+, discovery+, and...

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 9, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Google Cell phone deals :...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) confirmed today that agreements are now established allowing regional firms to access networks of larger Canadian cellular service companies, in what it says is a major milestone to increase competition across the nation. This access will enable these regional entities to operate as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs),...