Carriers
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...
Rogers, Shaw, Quebecor Extend Merger Deadline Once Again
This is the parties' second extension in as many months as they still await approval from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne
CRTC to Force Big Telcos to Grant Faster Pole Access–to Increase Competition
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced on Wednesday it is setting faster timelines for big telecoms to grant competitors access to poles. The expedited timelines, according to the CRTC, will encourage “more broadband competition” as smaller companies will be able to roll out their networks faster and more efficiently. The CRTC says big companies...
Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Feb. 15
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 15, 2023. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Samsung...
Globalive Urges CRTC to Suspend Unfair Rogers-Vidéotron Agreements
Globalive argued that the preferential, off-tariff network access rates offered to Vidéotron by Rogers could hinder its return to Canada's wireless market
Eastlink Mobile Celebrates 10th Birthday
Nova Scotia-based Eastlink announced its mobile service has reached its 10th year of service today, after first debuting back in 2013. "When we made the decision to get into the Mobile business, we knew it was going to be a huge undertaking with tremendous challenges particularly for a smaller company like ours," said Lee Bragg,...