Carriers
Telus Prepares for the Quantum Hacking Era With New VPN
Telus has launched a new “Quantum-Safe VPN” service that’s meant to protect businesses from hacking methods that don’t technically exist yet—but likely will. The idea is simple: as quantum computers get more powerful, they could break today’s encryption and make it easier for attackers to read sensitive data. Telus wants companies to start protecting themselves...
Public Mobile Drops New Pre-Black Friday Deals for Existing Customers
Last week, we told you Telus-owned Public Mobile was offering up some discounted plans for existing customers. Now, ahead of Black Friday, Public Mobile appears to have made these offers even better. Check out all the existing plans being offered right now--yours may differ: $23/3GB $25/5GB Canada $29/10GB Canada-US-Mexico $30/10GB 4G $34/60GB 5G (was 20GB)...
Rogers, Telus & Bell Deals This Week: Pixel 10 and Galaxy S25 Price Drops
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 12, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 14%...
Public Mobile Drops a Pre–Black Friday Plan Refresh—What’s Changed?
Telus-owned Public Mobile has made some changes to its 4G and 5G plans today, ahead of expected Black Friday deals. Some plans were eliminated, while some gained extra data and some lost some data. Let’s check out the changes below... 4G Speed Plans $20/1GB (was just talk and text; 1GB is new) $25/4GB Compared to...
Telus Just Broke Ground to Turn an Old Phone Building into Homes
Telus has started construction on a new Telus Living project in Vancouver’s affluent Point Grey neighbourhood, transforming its former telephone exchange site at 2608 Tolmie Street into a six-storey mixed-use building. The development will include 55 rental homes and four ground-floor retail spaces, part of the company’s ongoing plan to repurpose older properties into new...
SaskTel Upgrades Its Network with Samsung’s New 5G Core
Samsung Canada says SaskTel has started deploying its new cloud-native 4G and 5G Core on the carrier’s network, part of ongoing efforts to modernize wireless service across Saskatchewan. The rollout is expected to bring faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity for customers across voice, data, and messaging. Samsung’s Core replaces traditional telecom infrastructure...
Bell Suffers Outage in Mississauga After Infrastructure Fire [Update]
Some Bell customers in Mississauga, Ontario, are still experiencing voice service problems following a fire that damaged part of the company’s infrastructure over the weekend. “Some customers in Mississauga, Ontario may be experiencing a service interruption due to a fire within parts of our infrastructure,” Bell said in a statement on Sunday night, November 9,...
Telus and Ottawa Begin $20M Underwater Cable Project for Quebec Internet
Telus has started laying a 125-kilometre submarine fibre optic cable between Sept-Îles and Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, part of a $20 million project designed to keep Quebec’s North Shore connected—even during severe weather. The project, backed by up to $7.5 million in federal funding, will act as a lifeline for coastal communities from Baie-Comeau to Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, creating a...
Bell-Powered no name Mobile Expands to All Maxi Stores Across Quebec
Bell’s no name Mobile, a prepaid service available from Loblaw, is now available at all Maxi stores in Quebec. The move brings the service to nearly 200 new retail locations across the province. The service first launched in 2024 for No Frills customers, no name Mobile offers prepaid plans starting at $19 per month, with...
Telus Profit Jumps 68% in Q3 Despite Slower Wireless Growth
Telus saw its profit climb in the third quarter of 2025, even though growth in its wireless business slowed and average phone revenue slipped. The company made $431 million in profit, up 68% from a year ago, thanks partly to one-time gains from a debt repurchase. Adjusted profit, which excludes those gains, dropped 10% to...
Public Mobile Quietly Offers a $34 Unlimited Data Plan Again
Telus-owned Public Mobile is rolling out a new $34 plan with 60GB of 5G data, with nationwide unlimited talk and text, and unlimited data at reduced speed once the high-speed limit is reached. Bringing back what it first offered when 5G plans were announced in May of 2023. The plan, offering speeds up to 250...
Rogers Starlink Satellite Now Supports Apple Watch with Promo Offer
Rogers has expanded its Starlink-powered satellite messaging service to now support the Apple Watch, letting Canadians send texts even when they’re completely off the grid. The company says it’s the first and only wireless provider in Canada to offer satellite-to-smartwatch messaging. That means Apple Watch users can now stay connected in areas with no cell...