Carriers

The recent appointment of former industry minister Navdeep Bains as chief corporate affairs officer at Rogers, has stirred controversy among opposition Members of Parliament. Federal NDP and Conservative MPs have criticized the Liberal government for failing to tackle high wireless prices and expressed concerns over the hiring of former industry insiders by major companies, reports...

For customers looking for a Canada/USA ‘unlimited’ data plan, the 100GB plan from Bell and Telus has increased in price. According to a change on late Monday evening on the Bell website, iPhone in Canada can confirm the price has increased by $5 to $110 per month (previously $105). Known as the Ultimate 100 Canada/USA...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a new promo targeting customers making a new phone purchase. The prepaid brand says you can “get a $40 bill credit with your device” with the purchase of a phone that’s $100 or higher. As of writing, certified pre-owned Apple devices available are older models, such as the iPhone 8,...

Summary: Bell brings 5G+ service to Manitoba, offering faster mobile technology. Expansion increases Bell's 5G+ coverage to 40% of Canadians with peak speeds of 3 Gbps. Compatible devices in 5G+ areas can access enhanced speeds, while others use 5G, LTE, and 4G. Bell announced on Tuesday the expansion of its 5G+ service in Manitoba, now...

Telus says it has marked a major environmental milestone by planting its 1 millionth tree at Telus Garden. In the supplied image to iPhone in Canada, we can see the 1 millionth tree pictured above in a planter (looks like a Japanese Maple?). This achievement is equivalent to covering 20,000 acres of forest, twenty times...

Update April 24, 2023: So it appears the $55/20GB price is the same as before, but what has changed are the credits received. It's currently at $5/month for Digital Discount and $5/month for bring your own device, to get to $45/month. Prior to this, it was only a $10/month bring your own phone credit. Our...

Summary: Ex-industry minister Navdeep Bains joins Rogers, raising NDP concerns over cabinet access and policy influence. Rogers claims Bains won't communicate with federal government while under the Lobbying Act's five-year restriction. Rogers emphasizes Bains's focus on digital divide, rural and Indigenous connectivity, and Canada's digital economy growth. The federal New Democratic Party (NDP) has expressed...

The Rogers website recently added a banner at the top to inform customers of multi-factor authentication (MFA) available for MyRogers accounts, for added security. In a recent Rogers Community Forums post, the company said, “as an added layer of security, we have introduced multi-factor authentication for MyRogers." MFA requires users to provide more than just...

For those with employers that offer Bell’s Exclusive Partner Program (EPP), the latest April 2023 offers were sent out this week, according to emails seen by iPhone in Canada. EPP offerings are perks for businesses to offer their employees, essentially special phone plans you can’t get anywhere else. For April 2023, Bell says you can...

Summary: TTC rejects Bell's proposal for a joint-build wireless network model in Toronto's subway system. The agency stands by the existing agreement with Rogers Communications, following an open tender process in 2009. TTC encourages all Canadian telcos to collaborate and provide wireless access for customers in transit systems and public facilities. The Toronto Transit Commission...

Summary: Rogers adds former ISED Minister Navdeep Bains and more to executive team. Appointments aim to bolster corporate affairs, digital economy, and brand management. Following merger, ex-Shaw executives Brad Shaw and Trevor English join Rogers' Board. Rogers has announced key appointments to its executive leadership team, focusing on corporate affairs, transformation, and brand communication. Navdeep...

Bell has announced its plan to extend its pure fibre Internet service to consumers and businesses in Leamington, Ontario. As part of the company's capital investment in next-generation network infrastructure, the expansion will offer all-fibre broadband access to approximately 7,000 additional locations in Leamington by 2024. "We are proud to provide our pure fibre connection...