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Telus Ends Sponsorship with Hockey Canada for 2022-23, Joining Other Companies

Amid Hockey Canada’s mishandling of alleged sexual assaults by players, the organization’s leaders have refused to step down, despite facing questions in front of Members of Parliament this week. Sponsors are dropping Hockey Canada due to the lack of responsibility taken by the organization. On Thursday, Telus announced it would not be sponsoring Hockey Canada’s...

Beaver River Broadband, SaskTel Partner to Expand High-Speed Internet in Saskatchewan

Beaver River Broadband is a new majority Indigenous-owned internet service provider, from Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development Inc. and Wood River Controls. This new company has partnered with SaskTel to expand high-speed internet to First Nations and rural areas in Saskatchewan. Portions of SaskTel’s network under the Rural Broadband Partnership Program will be used...

Rogers Connections Mastercard Launches with Roam Like Home Freebies

Rogers Bank, the subsidiary of Rogers, has launched a new Connections Mastercard, offering another cash back rewards credit card, with this one targeting travellers. The Connections Mastercard offers 2% unlimited cash back on eligible U.S. dollar purchases and 1% unlimited cash back on other purchases. Rogers says a welcome bonus will offer 10% cash back...

Public Mobile Launches New 4G Speed Plans from $55/Month

Telus prepaid brand, Public Mobile, has launched new 4G speed plans on Tuesday, ranging from $55 to $65 per month. All plans include unlimited Canada-wide calling, unlimited international SMS/MMS, voicemail and call display. Check them out below: $55/8GB: 3x Points-back: Earn $8.25/mo in points value $60/10GB: 3x Points-back: Earn $9/mo in points value $65/15GB: 3x Points-back: Earn...

Rogers, Telus, Bell Waiving Long Distance Calls and Texts to Iran

Rogers, Telus and Bell announced this week they will be waiving all long distance calls and texts made from Canada to Iran. The temporary waiving of charges depends on carrier, postpaid and prepaid accounts, with different end dates. "To help Canadians stay connected to loved ones, Rogers is temporarily waiving long-distance calls and SMS messages...

Rogers, Fido Offering 5GB Free Data for 18 Months–Check Your Texts

Image via RFD Rogers and Fido appear to be offering up another 5GB of free data, but for 18 months. That’s according to Fido customers that shared screenshots of the text messages sent out by the wireless carrier on Wednesday. According to the text message, Fido says this exclusive gift is a thank you for...