Carriers

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 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...

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 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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

Ookla's Q2 2023 Canada Market Report was released today, highlighting Bell as the fastest mobile operator among national providers in Canada, boasting a median download speed of 116.59 Mbps, ahead of rivals Telus (96 Mbps) and Rogers (93 Mbps). The report also revealed that Rogers offered the quickest median upload speed during the same period,...

Telus-owned Public Mobile is now offering its $50/40GB Canada-US plan beyond Quebec. This deal was first available only in Quebec in June. But now, people in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and other areas can also jump on this plan. This plan is the same as the $50/40GB Canada-US roaming deal from Freedom Mobile, owned by Videotron....

TransLink’s RapidBus services, operating across New Westminster, B.C., now offers complimentary WiFi to all its customers, as announced on July 12, 2023. The new facility has been set up in collaboration with Rogers, aiming to enhance passenger experience on transit vehicles and hubs. The free WiFi, available to any mobile device user, is part of...