Carriers

Bell issued a carrier settings update on Saturday, bringing a new ‘5G Standalone’ network setting for compatible iPhone users. According to iPhone in Canada reader Ryan, a carrier settings update hit his iPhone 14 Pro Max on Saturday. What does ‘5G Standalone’ do when you turn it on? Apple says it “uses 5G for all...

Bell and Telus are both confident in their ability to compete following Rogers' successful takeover of Shaw Communications last month

Rogers, Telus and Bell unlimited data plans (my head hurts) After Rogers discounted the price of some 5G plans and offered extra savings for Shaw customers yesterday, Bell and Telus have revamped their unlimited data plans in response, as expected. Rogers debuted a $65/25GB 5G plan, while doubling the data for its entry $85 unlimited...

Image via ‘pandanearapark’ on RFD Telus Mobility's Exclusive Partner Program (EPP) offers up discounted phone plans for employers to offer as a perk to employees. The latest Telus EPP deals for May 2023 include a $65 per month plan with 100GB of data on its 5G+ network, with speeds up to 1 Gbps. The plan...

Bell Media’s Crave streaming service added support for Apple’s Spatial Audio feature last year, essentially theatre-like sound on compatible devices, but for those seeking Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision—will it ever arrive in the Crave app? When asked if the Crave plans to bring Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, a Bell Media spokesperson told...

Travellers journeying from Sooke to Port Renfrew will now benefit from full cellular service, thanks to the completion of seven new cell towers on Vancouver Island in B.C. This development aims to improve connectivity and safety for local residents, workers, and tourists. A collaborative project led by Rogers and backed by an investment of nearly...

Bell has announced its intention to acquire FX Innovation, a Montreal-based firm specializing in cloud-focused managed and professional services, as well as workflow automation solutions. The deal is designed to accelerate digital transformations for business clients with integrated multi-cloud solutions. The acquisition pairs FX Innovation's expertise in cloud services with Bell's vast resources including its...

Ericsson announced today a continuation of its 10-year collaboration with Eastlink, aimed at fortifying 5G mobile network services across hundreds of communities served by Eastlink. A new three-year deal has been signed between both companies. Sweden-based Ericsson will provide 3500MHz mid-band radios and enhanced core network support for voice and data, following the successful launch...

Quebecor’s subsidiary Videotron is now running Freedom Mobile and with it are ongoing plan perks and changes. Earlier today we told you how nationwide roaming data has expanded to cheaper plans, while also getting a data bonus on select plans as well. Now, Freedom Mobile is offering up a 100GB data bonus when customers purchase...

Shaw’s Freedom Mobile…err, I mean Videotron’s new wireless carrier, has expanded nationwide data to cheaper monthly plans. Any plan that’s priced at $30 per month or higher, ‘Freedom Nationwide’ is now available. This means you’ll be connected to another network, in this case from roaming partner Rogers. Ahead of the Rogers-Shaw merger, Quebecor and Rogers...

Bell reported operating revenue and net income of $6.054 billion and $788 million, while Telus posted $4.964 billion and $224 million

Rogers has announced some major changes for its 5G plans, lowering the price of select plans with bundles and also doubling the data for its entry unlimited plan. 5G wireless plans now start at $65 per month but they get cheaper if you bundle your cell phone with a Shaw home service, leveraging the company’s...