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Records obtained by independent telecom operator Teksavvy show that CRTC chairman Ian Scott regularly holds "undocumented, off-site business meetings"

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Wednesday announced it has finalized the rules and regulations for regional mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Canada, to be operated on Rogers, Telus, Bell and SaskTel. The Commission touted it has "completed a key step to create more competition and choice in the mobile wireless market...

Seattle-based Ookla has just published its Q3 Market Report on the state of Canada's mobile networks based on the latest Speedtest data.

The CRTC wants to take a closer look at Telus's proposed 1.5% processing fee on all credit card payments before rendering a decision

Telus prepaid brand, Public Mobile, announced on Monday it now offers new plans with “digital savings”. According to the wireless carrier, "Our 100% digital storefront and online support means we can pass our savings onto you." Back in July, Public Mobile revived 4G speed plans and today we see an adjustment of both its 4G...

Google has officially launched sales of its new Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch devices today. The new flagship Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones gain an updated design, while being powered by the next-generation Google Tensor G2 chip, along with camera upgrades, to go with face unlock. The Pixel Watch is...

One Scotiabank analyst believes selling Freedom to an already established wireless player like Quebecor's Vidéotron subsidiary could lower prices across Canada

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 12, 2022. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Get a...

Rogers Business announced on Wednesday it has launched Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile (formerly known as Operator Connect Mobile) in Canada. This business solution allows mobile devices with Microsoft Teams to make and receive calls, all from a single business number. Rogers says it is the first operator in Canada to offer the Microsoft Teams solution,...

Image via City of Moose Jaw/Andy Hamilton Photography SaskTel announced on Tuesday it has started its 5G network rollout in the City of Moose Jaw, with the majority of the latter to have access by the end of March 2023. “I’m extremely pleased with the tremendous progress SaskTel has made since first launching their 5G...

Zoomer Wireless is run by Cityfone, with the latter a subsidiary of Rogers and running on the telecom’s LTE network. Back in May, customers were alerted their U.S. roaming access would end, due to AT&T and T-Mobile shutting down their 3G/HSPA networks on July 1, 2022. Fast forward to the fall, ahead of the season...

According to user reports on social media, the Telus and Koodo network is currently down for some customers, affecting LTE and 5G networks. Some are saying 3G still works if you change it in settings (iPhone users: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > select 3G). Downdetector noticed Telus was...