Carriers

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, October 26, 2022. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Save...

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the province of Ontario announced on Wednesday it plans to invest over $56 million to expand high-speed internet in rural parts of the province. Bell and Cogeco are the recipients of three projects to expand high-speed internet to over 16,000 homes across rural eastern Ontario ($3,500 per home),...

Canada’s ‘Big 3’ wireless carriers have been busy rolling out 3500 MHz 5G spectrum this year that offers wider coverage and faster download speeds. Rogers started its rollout in June, while Telus and Bell also started in the summer as well. Telus and Bell have marketed 3500 MHz spectrum plans as “5G+” and now Rogers...

In an announcement on Tuesday evening, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, officially denied the transfer of Shaw’s wireless licenses to Rogers, throwing an axe into the deal. "Earlier this year, I stated that I would—under no circumstances—permit the wholesale transfer of wireless spectrum licences from Shaw to Rogers,” said Champagne. "Today, I...

Rogers claims that soccer is not a significant enough part of Sportsnet's schedule for its refusal to carry OneSoccer to be anti-competitive

Bell announced on Tuesday the launch of Bell Ventures, which will invest in Canadian startups that are leveraging the company’s 5G and PureFibre networks. Bell Ventures will "encourage development of early-stage and growth companies that harness the power of Bell's networks to drive growth and adoption of advanced technological solutions,” explains the company. "We're delighted...

Telus announced on Tuesday it has completed its $45 million PureFibre rollout in Leduc, Alberta, "dramatically increasing wireless and Internet speeds throughout the city." According to the telecom, over 13,000 homes and 2,000 businesses now have access to their PureFibre network with gigabit speeds. The build also saw 17 municipal sites get connected, including those...

If negotiations fail, as they did before, the Competition Tribunal will hold hearings on Rogers's proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications in November

Image via RFD user ‘calico0520’ If you’re cellphone plan hunting this weekend, you may want to check out your local Fido store. Some locations are offering up some promotional plans for bring your own phone customers. According to a picture shared by RFD user ‘calico0520’, it details a “limited time offer” with the following plans:...

Independent analytics company Opensignal found "no statistically significant difference" in 5G download speeds between urban and rural Canada

Some Albertans can't even make calls longer than a couple of minutes without getting disconnected, regardless of what network they're on

Telus announced on Wednesday it will be the exclusive 5G connectivity partner for Project Arrow, the first fully electric car that’s being designed and built in Canada by Canadians using Canadian suppliers. The news was shared at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) annual conference in Windsor, Ontario. The Project Arrow concept electric vehicle will...