Carriers
Telus, Koodo iPhone 14 Pro Pre-Orders Now Available [u]
Telus iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro pre-orders and reservations are “coming soon”, according to the company’s website, which has the standard landing page image provided by Apple. "Register for pre-order updates and be the first to get the all-new iPhone 14 family on the network that gives back,” explains Telus, seemingly integrating its apparent...
Rogers, Fido iPhone 14 Pro Pre-Orders Now Available [u]
When can you pre-order an iPhone 14 with Rogers and Fido? According to the website of both wireless carriers, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro reservations will launch on Friday, September 9, 2022—the same date as Apple.ca. The iPhone maker’s pre-orders will begin at 5am PT/8am ET, again (west coasters again feeling the pain after...
Here are the Latest Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Sept. 7
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, September 7, 2022. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Motorola Moto...
CRTC Sends Secret Shoppers to Wireless Carrier Stores Again, Shares Results
The majority of sales interactions were reportedly positive, but almost 20% of shoppers perceived they may have faced misleading or aggressive sales practices.
Consumer Advocate Slams Feds: ‘Complete Failure’ for Letting Internet Competition Crumble
Last Friday, Bell announced it was set to acquire independent internet service provider (ISP), Distributel, reducing yet another provider. Bell purchased Ebox in February as well. Now, consumer advocates and independent ISPs have weighed in on the matter, reports the National Post. Vancouver-based internet advocate, OpenMedia, told the Post, “We are losing the very marginal telecom...
Virgin Plus Offering $30/10GB, $35/20GB Plans with 1,000 Long Distance Minutes
Image via RFD user ‘eclone' Bell’s flanker brand Virgin Plus is offering up a promotional bring your own phone plans right now at select stores. The Virgin Plus store at Pacific Mall in Markham, Ontario, has posters advertising $30/10GB and $35/20GB plans, with included 1,000 long distance minutes to India, Mexico, Japan and South Korea....
Bell to Acquire Distributel, Gobbling Up Another Independent ISP
On Friday afternoon heading into the Labor Day long weekend, Bell announced it would acquire Distributel, one of Canada’s largest independent network providers. "Investing in a successful company such as Distributel and its family of brands aligns with Bell's efforts to provide customers with a choice in service options,” said Bell in a press release....
Rogers, Telus, Bell Donate $50K to Pakistan Flood Relief, Waive Calls, Texts, Roaming Charges
Telus announced on Friday it is donating $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Pakistan Floods Appeal, to support the country impacted by monsoon rains. The announcement comes after rivals Rogers and Bell made their own announcements on Thursday. On top of the donation, Telus says it is waiving all long distance home phone, mobile calls...
CRTC Chair Ian Scott Isn’t Leaving in September Just Yet
Scott will continue to serve as chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission until at least the end of this year.
Public Mobile Back to School Sale: Pre-Owned iPhone XR for $279 and More
Telus prepaid brand, Public Mobile, says it’s offering a back to school sale with discounts on pre-owned phones from today until September 6. Public Mobile says for any pre-owned phone purchased, customers will get a $30 bill credit. Also, Apple’s iPhone XR is available from $279, offering $160 in savings. That's cheaper than most used...
Rogers-Shaw Deal Could Drag into Mid-2023, Says Analyst
According to the Bank of Nova Scotia's Maher Yaghi, it could take a full trial and possibly a further appeal before the merger's fate is decided.
Telus Business ‘Winback’ August 2022: $30/25GB Plan for 24 Months
If you recently switched away from a Telus business plan to Rogers, you may be expecting a call from the ‘winback’ department. The latest deal apparently being offered, is the company’s regular $45/25GB ‘winback’ plan, but with an added $360 in credits spread over 24 months, or $15/month off. This results in a plan that...