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Telus Joins Forces with CF Montréal as Major Partner 

Telus is the new major partner of CF Montréal, effective immediately, with the deal set to go until 2027. The announcement coincides with CF Montréal’s 30th-anniversary celebrations throughout the upcoming 2023 season. Telus and CF Montréal will provide free access to soccer camps for thousands of young people and foster athletic talent through sports bursaries,...

TekSavvy Celebrates 25 Years of Defying ‘Reseller’ Stereotype

In light of its 25th anniversary, independent telecom provider, TekSavvy is taking a stand against the derogatory label of "reseller" that it says Big Telecoms have repeatedly used to undermine its operations and reputation. Peter Nowak, TekSavvy's Vice-President of Insight & Engagement, rebuffed the mischaracterization, stating, "It's dirty, incorrect, and intended to diminish what TekSavvy...

Koodo Launches $39/20GB Plan, Matching Fido and Virgin Plus

First it was Freedom Mobile launching a $39/20GB promo plan, that was quickly matched by Fido, then Virgin Plus. Telus-owned Koodo was the last holdout to match this plan. As of this morning, the company’s website was not updated yet to show a $39/20GB promo plan. After reaching out to Koodo, a spokesperson told iPhone...

Rogers 5G+ Launches in Winnipeg

Rogers recently turned on its 5G+ network in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to iPhone in Canada reader Kris, the Rogers 5G+ map was updated to show support for the company's fastest network in Winnipeg, leveraging the 3500 MHz wireless spectrum. A Rogers spokesperson confirmed to iPhone in Canada its 5G+ network went live in the city...

Rogers and Shaw to Support Alberta Wildfire Relief Efforts

In an effort to aid Alberta residents impacted by devastating wildfires, Rogers and Shaw have announced new measures to keep affected customers connected and to contribute towards relief efforts. Both Rogers and Shaw will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal, up to a total of $1 million. Texting 'ROGERS'...

CRTC Says Cellphone Competition in Canada Coming with New Rules

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has today established the final rules for mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) access, a move it says will "increase cellphone service competition in Canada." The CRTC laid out an initial policy enabling regional cellphone providers to operate as MVNOs all across the nation in 2021. This policy mandates...

Virgin Plus Debuts $39/20GB Plan, Matching Freedom and Fido

Well, we all knew that was coming right? Bell’s Virgin Plus on Tuesday morning debuted a $39/20GB plan, matching what Rogers-owned Fido and Videotron-owned Freedom Mobile are offering. The Virgin Plus website no longer has labels that advertise a $5/month credit for 24 months on select plans, but an advertisement for its $50/8GB plan says...

Bell Media Enhances Ad Targeting on Connected TV

Bell Media has announced that Kinesso, a marketing subsidiary of global marketing provider Interpublic Group (IPG), has become the first client to utilize its advanced Connected TV audience solution. Available through the company’s programmatic ad platform Bell DSP, the media giant says it offers Canada's most sophisticated Connected TV audience solution, which leverages proprietary audience...

CRTC Reveals Plan to Update Broadcasting, Targets Online Streaming

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has unveiled its plan to “modernize" Canada's broadcasting system, with a focus on online streaming services. The plan will be implemented in three phases, with the first phase set to begin in Spring 2023. This phase aims to ensure that online streaming services make "meaningful contributions to Canadian...

Fido Debuts $39/20GB Promo Plan, Koodo and Virgin Yet to Match

Rogers-owned Fido has launched a $39/20GB promo plan, that seemingly matches what Videotron-owned Freedom Mobile is currently offering. Fido says "For a limited time only, get $28/mo off the $67/mo plan. That's a total of 20GB for only $39/mo after Automatic Payments Discount! At 4G LTE speeds. Discount will appear on your 2nd or 3rd...

Freedom Mobile Debuts $39/20GB Promo Plan, Ramps Up Bonus Data

Videotron’s Freedom Mobile has ramped up its plans, offering a $39 promo plan with 20GB of data that includes 3GB of nationwide data and unlimited talk and text. Meanwhile, other Freedom Mobile plans now also include a 10GB bonus data as well. As it stands, here’s what’s available for bring your own phone customers: $39/20GB...

Telus Pledges Millions for Alberta Wildfire Relief, Waives Overages

In an effort to provide assistance during the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Telus and its affiliated foundations have announced an initial commitment of $5 million in cash donations and in-kind contributions to local grassroots charities and organizations in the province, said the company on Monday. The funds will be directed toward supporting first responders and...