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Earlier this week, Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile announced its 5G network was now here, alongside nationwide data. The company said it would roll out its 5G network within 10 days, with those on plans $45 or higher getting early access to the network. Now, it appears Freedom Mobile is wasting no time in getting things rolling...

Rogers reported strong results for the second quarter of 2023, with a significant boost from its recent integration with Shaw. The company's mobile and wireless services saw substantial growth, contributing to a 30% increase in total overall revenue, reaching $5 billion. Rogers' postpaid mobile phone net additions were up by 39%, with 170,000 new subscribers...

Bell Media’s Crave announced today the introduction of new ad-supported plan options to its direct-to-consumer subscription offering. Consumers can choose between Crave Basic with Ads for $9.99/month, Crave Standard with Ads for $14.99/month, and the ad-free option, Crave Premium Ad-Free, available at $19.99/month. The company teased back in June new ad-supported tiers were coming. All...

Continuing its fibre expansion work in Ontario, Eastlink announced the recent completion of its fibre network in Mindemoya. This move is part of the federal government's Universal Broadband Fund program. "Demand for access to high-speed internet in more rural communities has never been greater, making builds like these so crucial," said Jeff Gillham, Eastlink CEO,...

Bell’s Virgin Plus has launched a refreshed website and new unlimited 5G plans on Tuesday. Virgin Plus is marketing its unlimited nationwide 5G data starting at $50 per month, but it’s actually $60 before a $10 credit for 24 months. Check out their unlimited 5G plans below, which have speed caps of up to 250...

We’re just over one week away from the end of July, and that means another list of what’s coming to streaming services. Bell Media has announced today what’s coming to Crave for August 2023. Highlights include the (final) season 7 premiere of Billions on Showtime, and the second season of Winning Time: Rise of the...

In the face of ongoing concerns about mobile service availability in Toronto's subway system, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announced the federal government is taking action on Monday. Minister Champagne, alongside the Toronto City Council, Members of Parliament from Toronto, and city residents, has been voicing concerns about the lack of mobile...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has made a pivotal decision that it says will bring more affordable cellphone plans for Canadians, while motivating companies to sustain their investment in top-tier networks. The Monday announcement establishes the tariff that Quebecor will pay Rogers to provide services using the latter's wireless network across the nation....

Telus-owned Koodo is targeting select customers with a limited-time ‘Data Days’ promotion again, offering data add-ons for a fraction of their regular price. "Hey XXXX, Data Days is back for a very limited time! Until tomorrow (July 25) at 11:59pm, you can get HUGE monthly bonus data added to your plan for our lowest price...

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 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...

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...