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Public Mobile Texting Customers to Switch Over to $40/15GB Promo Plan

Telus prepaid brand Public Mobile launched a promotional $40/15GB plan (4G speed) last week and it’s available for new and existing customers. The plan has proved to be popular for existing customers that were on the fall 2016 promo, which saw a 90-day plan available for $120/12GB. Yesterday, Public Mobile started texting existing customers about...

Rogers and the Vancouver Canucks Sign 10-Year Partnership Extension

Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), Rogers Communications and Sportsnet announced a new deal to extend their partnership across media and sponsorship, for 10 more years. The deal means Rogers Arena naming rights will remain for the home of the Vancouver Canucks. Both Sportsnet and the Vancouver Canucks have had a broadcast partnership of 24 years...

Public Mobile Promo: $40 Plan with 15GB Data for New, Existing Customers [Update]

Telus-owned prepaid brand, Public Mobile, is offering up a special $40 plan with 15GB of 4G speed data for existing and new activations. This promotion is available when Public Mobile customers log into their accounts online. Eligible customers will see a promo offer of $40/15GB, with unlimited Canada-wide talk and international SMS/MMS, to go with...

Rogers, Shaw, Quebecor Say Mediation Talks Failed with Competition Bureau

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor have released a statement on the outcome of mediation talks today with the Competition Bureau, as part of the Competition Tribunal process. The trio said there was no settlement and they are “disappointed” at the outcome, citing how the Competition Bureau’s actions are delaying “lower wireless prices” for Canadians. "The mediation...

Fido Giving 5GB Free Data Per Month to Select Customers (Check Your Texts)

Rogers-owned Fido has started gifting out more free data again to select customers, notifying them via text message. According to RFD user ‘pratsaw’ on Wednesday, a text message received says a “Five-tastic gift” is available in the form of 5GB free data, but for 18 months only. The offer says no plan change is required,...

What’s New on Crave: November 2022

We're about ready to cap off October and head into November and that means another listing of new TV shows and movies to watch, this time from Bell Media's Crave. Highlights include the four-part HBO documentary SHAQ, based on NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and Love, Lizzo, another HBO documentary showcasing musician Lizzo. November...