Carriers

Bell Nears Finish Line on Fibre Build, 5G Expansion Enters Next Phase

Bell's new brand platform says "Connection is everything" Bell’s years-long push to expand its fibre and 5G networks is nearing its final phase, according to Blaik Kirby, Group President of Consumer and Small & Medium Business. Speaking at Bell’s Investor Day — and later in an interview — Kirby said most of the company’s recent...

Why Telus Customers Across Alberta Lost Internet, Phone and More on Friday

Telus customers across Alberta were hit by widespread outages Friday, cutting off internet, phone, and TV services in several regions from Edmonton to communities northwest of the city. In central Edmonton, users lost mobile data, calls, and texting. Telus said the cause of that disruption was still under investigation as of Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, in...

Bell Scores a Power Play—TSN Keeps the Habs on Home Ice

The Montreal Canadiens will remain on TSN and RDS for years to come after the two Bell Media networks signed a new long-term broadcast deal with the team. The agreement keeps Canadiens regional games on both channels for fans in the club’s designated viewing area — including Quebec and Atlantic Canada — with 50 games...

Rogers 3G Shutdown Sparks Outcry From Northern First Nations

The Matawa Chiefs Council, representing nine First Nations in northern Ontario, says Rogers’ plan to retire its 3G network could create safety risks for remote communities that still rely on older technology for essential communication. Based in Thunder Bay, the council represents First Nations including Aroland, Ginoogaming, Long Lake 58, Marten Falls, and Eabametoong —...

Rogers, Bell, and Telus Just Raised Prices in Time for Holiday Travel

One week ago we shared pricing from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom, comparing prices for the start of October. Well, fast forward seven days and we’re already seeing price increases across the board from the ‘Big 3’. Rogers has hiked prices $5-10, depending on plan, which was matched exactly by Bell. As for Telus, it...

Rogers Customers Lose Service After Fibre Line Sabotage in Ontario

Some Rogers customers in Cambridge, Ontario, lost internet, TV, and phone service over the weekend after a fibre line was deliberately damaged — an incident the company says reflects a troubling rise in vandalism targeting telecom networks across Canada. Rogers said the disruption happened near Main Street and Regional Road 24 (Ainslie Street), where vandals...

Public Mobile Adds New 100GB Canada-US-Mexico Plan, Yet Again

Telus-owned Public Mobile has just dropped new 5G plans that include Canada-US-Mexico talk, text and data. On Tuesday, Public Mobile updated its website to add new 80GB and 100GB plans, priced at $50 and $60 per month, respectively. These plans let you use your text, talk and data while you are travelling in the US...

Bell Wireless Roaming Not Working Outside of Canada? [Update]

If you’re a Bell wireless customer and you’re roaming with your cellphone plan outside of Canada, you might be running into your talk, text and data not working. According to Bell, this is an issue they are now aware of and a fix is underway. "Some wireless customers using their service outside of Canada may...

Rogers vs Telus vs Bell vs Freedom: Best Phone Plans October 2025

We’re into a new month so let’s compare bring your own device 5G+ plans from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Quebecor's Freedom Mobile. It will be interesting to track pricing from now into the busy holiday period, which includes Black Friday and Boxing Day. Bring your own device plans include autopay discounts when you set up...

Rogers Starlink Customers: Data Coming for WhatsApp, Maps and More

T-Mobile in the U.S. has expanded its Starlink Direct-to-Cell capabilities, announcing yesterday mobile data with its T-Satellite service, giving customers access to apps and services that run directly over satellites. What started earlier this year with only basic texting has now grown to include app-based features like voice and video calls, location sharing, mapping, and...