Telus-owned Koodo has launched a promo on its Stream+ offering, which it says can save you 70% on entertainment for the first three months. With Stream+, you get Netflix Premium, Apple TV+ and Discovery+ streaming services at a discount, billed to your Koodo account. Right now, the offer is for all three services for $10...
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) says it has launched measures to enhance the choice and affordability of high-speed Internet for over five million households in Canada. The CRTC has launched a fast-tracked process aimed at opening up access to fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) networks owned by major telephone and cable companies to their competitors, particularly...
Rogers is set to lock out nearly 300 former Shaw technicians on Monday, following a breakdown in contract negotiations. This decision comes after the United Steelworkers union Local 1944 Unit 60, representing workers in Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and Langley, B.C., announced its intention to initiate rotating strikes starting noon on Monday. The union rejected a...
Eastlink has unveiled its new brand platform in collaboration with Trampoline, its newly appointed agency partner. Jeff Gillham, CEO of Eastlink, emphasized the customer-centric approach of the company, stating, "Everything we do is driven by the customer. As we develop products and services that accommodate the modern customer, our primary focus is to do so...
Telus announced its third-quarter results for 2023 on Friday, highlighting a growing customer base but grappling with a significant decline in profit. The telecom giant reported an all-time quarterly record with a total customer growth of 406,000, marking an increase of 59,000 from the previous year. This uptick is attributed to the demand for the...
Bell has indicated its steady progress towards achieving its fibre internet construction goals. However, looming regulatory uncertainties have cast a shadow over these advancements. Mirko Bibic, CEO of BCE, expressed concerns about potential delays in 2024 due to these uncertainties. "If the decision isn’t favourable to Bell from a fibre perspective, or from a wholesale...
Rogers and Fido look to have debuted the ability for customers to switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM online. An eSIM, or electronic SIM, is a digital version of the traditional SIM card, that allows users to activate a mobile plan without a physical SIM card. The Rogers eSIM FAQ page says you...
In a move to expand its digital footprint, Bell has announced the introduction of a high-speed cable internet service in specific regions of Québec. This initiative aims to cater to areas where fibre internet remains inaccessible, said a Bell spokesperson to iPhone in Canada on Thursday. The new service has speeds of up to 400Mbps,...
Rogers announced on Thursday it is the presenting sponsor of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Vancouver, just like it is for the artist’s Toronto shows. The pop star is set to perform at BC Place on December 6, 7, and 8, 2024. Rogers says it will be giving away “hundreds” of premium seats for...
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 and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Motorola Cell Phone deals: Motorola...
Distributel, an independent telecom acquired by Bell in September 2022, is reportedly set to discontinue its Wholesale Broadband product as of December 31, 2021, according to a memo obtained by iPhone in Canada. The news was communicated via an email sent to all wholesalers on June 1, 2023, but many providers reportedly failed to receive...
SaskTel has announced plans to launch its infiNET service in Shaunavon as part of a $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative. The service is expected to be available in select areas of Shaunavon by the end of November. The infiNET service offers internet speeds close to a Gigabit per second (Gbps), offering customers access various digital...
