Carriers

Rogers recently turned on its 5G+ network in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to iPhone in Canada reader Kris, the Rogers 5G+ map was updated to show support for the company's fastest network in Winnipeg, leveraging the 3500 MHz wireless spectrum. A Rogers spokesperson confirmed to iPhone in Canada its 5G+ network went live in the city...

In an effort to aid Alberta residents impacted by devastating wildfires, Rogers and Shaw have announced new measures to keep affected customers connected and to contribute towards relief efforts. Both Rogers and Shaw will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal, up to a total of $1 million. Texting 'ROGERS'...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has today established the final rules for mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) access, a move it says will "increase cellphone service competition in Canada." The CRTC laid out an initial policy enabling regional cellphone providers to operate as MVNOs all across the nation in 2021. This policy mandates...

Well, we all knew that was coming right? Bell’s Virgin Plus on Tuesday morning debuted a $39/20GB plan, matching what Rogers-owned Fido and Videotron-owned Freedom Mobile are offering. The Virgin Plus website no longer has labels that advertise a $5/month credit for 24 months on select plans, but an advertisement for its $50/8GB plan says...

Bell Media has announced that Kinesso, a marketing subsidiary of global marketing provider Interpublic Group (IPG), has become the first client to utilize its advanced Connected TV audience solution. Available through the company’s programmatic ad platform Bell DSP, the media giant says it offers Canada's most sophisticated Connected TV audience solution, which leverages proprietary audience...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has unveiled its plan to “modernize" Canada's broadcasting system, with a focus on online streaming services. The plan will be implemented in three phases, with the first phase set to begin in Spring 2023. This phase aims to ensure that online streaming services make "meaningful contributions to Canadian...

Rogers-owned Fido has launched a $39/20GB promo plan, that seemingly matches what Videotron-owned Freedom Mobile is currently offering. Fido says "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 LTE speeds. Discount will appear on your 2nd or 3rd...

Videotron’s Freedom Mobile has ramped up its plans, offering a $39 promo plan with 20GB of data that includes 3GB of nationwide data and unlimited talk and text. Meanwhile, other Freedom Mobile plans now also include a 10GB bonus data as well. As it stands, here’s what’s available for bring your own phone customers: $39/20GB...

In an effort to provide assistance during the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Telus and its affiliated foundations have announced an initial commitment of $5 million in cash donations and in-kind contributions to local grassroots charities and organizations in the province, said the company on Monday. The funds will be directed toward supporting first responders and...

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...