Carriers

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...

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...