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2023 Bell Let’s Talk Campaign Ends 5 Cent Donations, Commits Lump Sum Instead
The annual Bell Let’s Talk mental health fundraiser is set for January 25 for 2023, and this year the program is shifting how it will raise funds. The Bell fundraiser gained popularity by committing 5 cents per interaction and leveraged getting high-profile celebrities and others to retweet or support the mental health campaign, allowing the...
Rogers-Shaw Merger Decision ‘Shut the Public Out of Discussions,’ Says Expert
One expert noted that the public has been cut out of the Rogers-Shaw proceedings, with Canadians not getting much of a say in the process
Bell and Snapchat Launching New 5G Toronto Raptors AR Lens Experience
A new augmented reality (AR) experience is coming from Bell and Snapchat for Toronto Fans with a 5G smartphone. Available today, Bell and Snap Inc. are debuting what they’re calling the "first ever 5G multi-user AR basketball experience on Snapchat." The new Bell 5G Toronto Raptors AR Lens debuts tonight and will only be available...
Koodo Offering Monthly Data Bonuses Again, Such as $3 for 25GB for Select Customers
Telus-owned Koodo is offering up some monthly data bonus deals for select customers, in what appears to be an effort to offer more data but also bump up average customer bills. According to RFD user ‘Zaromo’, Koodo sent out text messages today to select customers, offering the following data add-on offers that can be activated...
Here are the Latest Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Jan. 4
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 may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Save on...
Tribunal Decision Favouring Rogers-Shaw Merger Temporarily Suspended
The Competition Bureau announced on Monday it was granted an interim stay by the Federal Court of Appeal, for the Competition Tribunal’s ruling that dismissed the Bureau's case against the Rogers-Shaw merger. The temporary suspension of the Tribunal’s decision, "will remain in effect until our application for a stay and an injunction can be heard,”...
Industry Minister Reiterates ‘Promoting Competition’, Separate Rogers-Shaw Decision Coming
A federal Tribunal this week dismissed the Competition Bureau’s application to block the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger, paving the way for it to proceed
Competition Bureau Appealing Rogers-Shaw Merger Decision; Telcos ‘Deeply Disappointed’
On Thursday evening the Competition Tribunal dismissed the Competition Bureau’s case that sought to block the Rogers-Shaw merger, citing how the latter would increase prices for Canadians. The decision resulted in a victory for the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger to proceed, and also allow Quebecor to acquire Freedom Mobile. But not so fast, because on...
Rogers-Shaw Approval is ‘Failure of Every Promise’ by Feds to Lower Prices: PIAC
"Consumers now face a decade of competitive winter, with higher cellphone, home Internet, cable, satellite and Internet TV, and home phone prices"
Bell Says ‘Feeling Overwhelmed’ Email Asking for Due Payment is Fake
Image via u/unfetteredmind76 Earlier this week, an unusual email shared on Reddit claimed to be from Bell asking for past due payment, but it turns out this particular email was never sent by the company. The email title reads, “Feeling overwhelmed? We get it,” and then it lists two steps on how the said customer...
Rogers-Shaw Merger Approved by Competition Tribunal; Consumer Group Blasts Decision
With the Competition Bureau's case against their merger dismissed, Rogers and Shaw are expected to complete the transaction by January 31, 2023
Bell Hit with Human Rights Complaint Over Accessibility in TV Services
Toronto lawyer David Lepofsky has alleged that the telecom giant's TV services lack accessibility features for blind customers