Carriers
CRTC Announces New Policy for Accessible Wireless Plans
Under the new policy, wireless service providers will be required to offer plans that meet the needs of Canadians with various disabilities, and more
Best 5G Network in Canada? Rogers, Telus, Bell Compared by OpenSignal Again
Opensignal found the three national telecom operators tied for both 5G Reach and 5G Availability in its "Coverage" category
What’s New on Crave: March 2023
Bell Media has released its list of new titles coming to its Crave streaming service for March 2023. Highlights include season two of HBO crime drama ‘Perry Mason’ and also the season three premiere of Power Book II: Ghost on Starz. The anticipated fourth season of HBO’s ‘Succession’ also is set to debut. Check out...
Virgin Plus Outages Affecting Some Customers in Ontario
According to Bell’s flanker brand, Virgin Plus, “adverse” weather conditions in southwest Ontario are causing service outages for some customers. "Some Virgin Plus Members in the southwest region of Ontario may be experiencing a service interruption due to adverse weather conditions. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible. Thank you for your...
Rogers Offering Free 10GB Monthly Data and Bill Credits to ‘Valued Customers’
Rogers on Wednesday starting notifying customers of some free “special offers” in the form of monthly data and bill credits. Many Rogers customers on RFD received text messages today notifying them of a 10GB data bonus for 24 months, no strings attached. “We’re offering you an exclusive 10 GB of bonus data that’s renewed every...
Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Feb. 22
Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Samsung...
CRTC Launches Public Consultation to Improve Telecom Reliability, After 2022 Rogers Outage
The CRTC is inviting Canadians to comment on the requirements it should impose on telecom operators for the reporting of major service outages
Bell and Xplore Nab $96 Million to Expand Internet in Newfoundland and Labrador
Up to $94 million in funding has been announced for Bell and Xplore to bring high-speed Internet access to over 36,000 homes in over 350 rural communities.
Lawyers in Rogers-Shaw Merger to Pocket Majority of $100 Million in Fees: Report
Lawyers working on the long-embattled deal are expected to beat out bankers and shareholder advisers to take the lion's share of fees from the transaction
Cogeco Acquires Independent Internet Service Provider Oxio
Cogeco Connexion announced on Monday it has acquired independent internet service provider oxio, based out of Montreal, Quebec. According to both companies, oxio will keep operating “independently” and serving its customers with its own brand. "As we are making the strategic shift to focus exclusively on the growth of our software business, Cogeco presented itself...
Watching Animal Videos Makes Canadians Feel Happier, Says Telus
According to a new survey from Telus, 80% of Canadians feel happier after watching animal videos online, while 63% of respondents said it improves their mood.
Fido Customers are Seeing ‘5G On’ and ‘5G Auto’ Settings in iOS 16.4 Beta
Apple released iOS 16.4 beta to developers and public testers yesterday, and for Fido customers, they’re seeing some 5G options appear in iPhone settings. According to a screenshot shared by iPhone in Canada reader and Fido customer, John, he’s seeing 5G Auto and 5G On options within Settings under Voice & Data. Apple says 5G...