Carriers

Bell Denied Fast-Track Access to Rogers TTC Network

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has declined Bell's request to accelerate a decision about access to Toronto's subway wireless network, currently owned by Rogers. The CRTC stated that Bell must abide by the standard 40-day procedure. Rogers has held the rights to develop wireless service in the Toronto Transit Commission subway system since...

Bell and Netflix Among Companies Suing Alleged Piracy Service

Bell, Netflix, and several major movie studios have filed a lawsuit against an alleged pirate service, Soap2day, for illegally hosting their television and movie content, reports Cartt.ca. The plaintiffs are calling on the Federal Court to halt Soap2day's operations and force two Canada-based website hosting platforms, Register.TO and OVH Hosting Inc., to reveal information related...

Rogers Increases Connection Fee to $60

Rogers has increased the price of its connection fee, or officially known as the Setup Service Fee. This charge is required when you setup a wireless device and “related services” according to the Rogers website. The price was originally $50, but has increased by $10 (20%) to $60 per device, as of today, June 30,...

Rogers Confirms Job Cuts After Merging with Shaw

Earlier this week, we told you Rogers had started a round of layoffs as part of an internal restructuring process as it merged with Shaw, according to law firm Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. On Wednesday, the Globe and Mail reported its own sources say Rogers has been cutting jobs after merging with Shaw and more are...

Public Mobile Details Latest Mobile App Updates

Telus-owned Public Mobile says it is committed to enhancing its user experience with a series of mobile app updates designed to address community feedback. "You've spoken, and we've listened. Your feedback is invaluable to us and plays a significant role in shaping our journey,” said Public Mobile in its forums on Wednesday. The company acknowledged...

Bell Unleashes Legal Fury on Alleged Copper Thief

Bell recently filed a lawsuit against Stuart McCann, a man criminally charged with copper wire theft, in an effort to deter network vandalism. The lawsuit alleges that McCann's theft of copper telephone wire led to service disruptions for approximately 1,000 customers in the Fredericton area of New Brunswick, leaving them without home phone, internet, and...

Koodo’s 40GB Promo Plan Just Beat Fido and Virgin Plus

Telus flanker brand Koodo continues to tweak its plans, with the latest change happening today for its 40GB promo plan. The company’s 40GB promo plan for $60 now includes $252 in bill credits over 24 months, working out to $10.50 off each month, taking it down to $49.50 per month. This price cleverly undercuts the...

Bell Exec Urged ‘Positive’ Spin on News After Firing of LaFlamme

In the wake of the high-profile firing of CTV anchor Lisa LaFlamme last year, Bell Media President, Wade Oosterman urged news managers to adopt a more "balanced perspective" in news coverage about the parent company. The Bell executive suggested a "positive spin" on stories involving parent company BCE, according to an audio recording of a...

Rogers Layoffs Took Place in Restructuring Move, Says Report

Rogers initiated a wave of layoffs last week, as a result of an internal restructuring process, according to information acquired by law firm Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Although the exact number of impacted employees is presently unknown, the firm's employment attorneys are actively reaching out to affected personnel to review their severance packages and ensure they...

Here are Rogers Plans for Shaw Mobile Customers Migrating Over

Rogers has shared its plans for Shaw Mobile customers, offering them a transition to their wireless network. This was promised as part of the mega-deal that saw Rogers acquire Shaw, with Freedom Mobile sold to Quebecor to appease regulators. Shaw Mobile customers can retain their existing mobile numbers and pricing under these new equivalency plans,...

Bell Wants to Cut Local News Requirements Across Canada

Bell Media has applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to eliminate local news requirements for its stations across Canada. This move raises concerns about the future of local coverage. The application, filed on June 14, requests the CRTC to remove obligations for spending on local news and the number of hours per...

Telus and Check Point Join Forces to Bolster Cloud Security

Check Point Software Technologies, a global cybersecurity provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Telus. This partnership aims to reinforce Canada's cloud security landscape through the rollout of the Telus Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) service for business customers. Backed by Check Point's AI-driven threat prevention and advanced posture management technology, the Telus CSPM service...