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Summary: Koodo price increases of $2 per month have been applied to select plans. Minimum monthly plans for Tab contracts have gone up in price. Select bring your own device plans have also gone up in price. Telus-owned Koodo has increased the starting prices of Tab plans and also select bring your own device (BYOD)...

After Rogers acquired BAI Canada on Monday evening, thusly taking over cellular and Wi-Fi networks for the TTC subway, other rivals such as Telus and Bell were not too pleased control is now in the hands of one company. Will Telus and Bell customers ever get TTC subway network access? At this point it’s unknown....

With Rogers now commanding the TTC’s subway network for cellular and Wi-Fi—by purchasing BAI Canada—other wireless rivals aren’t too happy about the decision. Earlier today, we told you about how Bell found the Rogers acquisition of BAI Canada “surprising,” slamming the TTC in the process for not making the deal an open bidding process. Now,...

In a late announcement on Monday evening, Rogers announced it had acquired BAI Canada, thusly taking over control of Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway networks, including cellular and Wi-Fi. The news came as critics had blasted the TTC and its lack of cellular coverage from the ‘Big 3’ for rider safety, aside from Freedom Mobile....

Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri made a whopping $31.52 million in compensation for 2022, while Telus chief Darren Entwistle was paid $17.49 million

Summary: Bell MTS unveils broadband expansion in six Manitoba communities. Expansion offers high-speed fibre connections and access to Fibe TV. Over $1.3 billion invested by Bell MTS since 2017 in broadband infrastructure. Bell MTS has revealed plans to extend its broadband network in Manitoba, connecting more communities to economic opportunities with all-fibre connections in locations...

Summary: Estevan City Council approves SaskTel's 5G tower upgrade project. Council members advocate for open house to address residents' concerns. SaskTel's tower project is part of the city's ongoing 5G network expansion. Estevan's city council has given the go-ahead for the upgrade of one of SaskTel's cell phone towers, converting it from 4G to 5G...

Update: Responses from rivals Bell and Telus on Rogers now controlling the TTC subway networks: Bell response: "Surprising" Telus response: open up the networks to all Summary: Rogers has acquired BAI Canada, which held exclusive rights to network services in the TTC. The acquisition means Rogers will implement a 5G network to the TTC Subway...

With parts of Ontario and Quebec affected by an ice storm, TV, Internet, home phone and some wireless outages are ongoing, including 911 services. Now, some telcos have started to waive data overages due to the ice storm, specifically Videotron and Telus. "If you are a Videotron Internet customer and also have a mobile plan...

Image by M. Maggs from Pixabay An ice storm hit Ontario and Quebec yesterday, knocking out power to over a million residents. Freezing rain knocked out branches and cut power to numerous Hydro Ottawa, Hydro Quebec and Hydro One customers, while also taking down internet and cellphone for some Bell and Rogers customers. Rogers says...

Telus has launched some coupon codes as part of an Easter sale on its Gigabit internet, offering up to $100 in savings. According to the company, coupon code GIGABIT50 used at checkout will save you $50 off gigabit internet, until April 31, 2023. To save an extra $100 off PureFibre gigabit internet, you can use...

Bell has updated its MyBell iOS app to debut a new feature called Wi-Fi checkup for home internet customers. According to Bell, internet customers in Ontario and Quebec "can now easily monitor their home Wi-Fi and make sure it works at its best with features like performance indicators, real-time diagnostics and guided troubleshooting." Bell Fibe...