Carriers
Bell Seeks CRTC Help in Rogers TTC Subway Dispute
Bell has filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) seeking urgent orders in its escalating dispute with Rogers over access to the latter's wireless network on Toronto's subway system. The Montreal-based company is requesting the regulator to prohibit Rogers from adding its own customers onto the network until access is provided...
Homeowners Upset with Telus Over Alleged Property Damage
Calgarians are expressing their frustration with Telus, accusing the telecom of damaging their properties during the installation of fibre optic internet cables. The company has been digging into lawns and sidewalks over the past few years, a move that has left some residents feeling upset and turning to the media for help. While Telus is...
Rogers and Fido Giving Free Data Bonuses–Check Your Account
If you’re a Fido customer, you may want to log into your online account and check for an “exclusive offer” right now that includes free bonus data. According to some Fido customers on RFD, their accounts are showing a special offer in the form of 10GB and 20GB data bonuses. “We think you deserve more...
Bell and Cogeco Nab Over $71 Million to Expand Rural Internet
The federal government and Ontario have pledged their commitment to improve high-speed Internet connectivity in rural communities across Ontario, in an announcement made on Thursday. The two governments have announced a combined federal and provincial funding of over $71 million awarded to Bell Canada and Cogeco. This huge investment aims to provide high-speed Internet access...
Fido’s $39/20GB Promo Actually Includes 10GB Bonus, Suddenly?
Back in May, Fido launched a $39/20GB promo plan to match Videotron’s Freedom Mobile. This plan at the time was actually Fido’s $67 per month plan with 20GB of data. "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...
Public Mobile Extends $39/30GB Promo Plan
Last week, Telus-owned Public Mobile launched a new 90-day subscription plan that works out to $39/30GB per month, as detailed on its website. The 4G plan includes $5/month savings when you subscribe to the 90-day subscription, along with unlimited nationwide calling and unlimited international SMS/MMS, to go with $2.20/month in Public Points back. You pay...
Bell to Cut 1,300 Jobs, Axe Numerous Radio Stations
In response to apparently challenging regulatory and public policy conditions, Bell has announced it will be reducing its workforce by approximately 3% – a cut of 1,300 positions. The company is also set to close or sell nine radio stations, as part of its plan to "significantly adapt" its news delivery system, reports The Canadian...
New Telus 5G Lab to ‘Transform’ the Construction Industry
Telus, in conjunction with École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) and Montreal's iBwave, a leader in indoor wireless network deployment, announced a partnership aimed at transforming the telecom and construction sectors using 5G technology. The collaboration involves the creation of a 5G laboratory at ÉTS, positioning it as an innovation and research hub for students, researchers,...
Rogers Expands 5G to Nine Eastern Ontario Communities
Rogers announced today its partnership with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, and Infrastructure Canada, has debuted 5G mobile services across nine underserved communities in the eastern part of the province. This includes coverage in four counties and a single-tier municipality. The latest expansion brings 9 new wireless sites constructed...
Telus Pauses Fibre Expansion in One City in Alberta, Blames Huawei
Telus has attributed its pause in constructing the fibre optic network in St. Albert and other regions of Alberta to the federal government's ban on China's Huawei. The suspension raises concerns over the impact of such sanctions on the connectivity of smaller communities, reports The Globe and Mail. The delay prevents numerous St. Albert neighbourhoods,...
Telus to Invest $13 Million in Leduc
Telus has announced a $13 million investment plan for Leduc as part of its commitment to Alberta. The commitment includes a projected $19 billion investment in network infrastructure, operations, and spectrum throughout the province by 2027. “As a company that has been headquartered in Western Canada for over 125 years, Telus' $19 billion investment in...
Telus ‘Declares War’ on Canadian Economy, Says Union [Update]
Last month, Telus offered 2,000 workers from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1944 voluntary severance and retirement packages, but now the union has said this number has increased to over 4,000. Late last week, USW Local 1944 wrote a scathing response to Telus, alleging the company “declares war on the Canadian economy.” The severance and retirement...
