Carriers

Rogers ‘6GB Super Plan’ Comes Back to Life–For Today Only

Last month it was reported Rogers had introduced a new '6GB Super Plan' that consisted of the following: - 6 GB of Data, 3G/LTE ready - Unlimited MY10 Canada-Wide - Unlimited Messaging - Unlimited 6PM Evenings & Weekends - Unlimited Canada-Wide Calling from Your Computer with Rogers One Number - 200 Weekday Minutes - $60/month...

Bell And Virgin Mobile Announce Two New Smartphone Plans ($50 & $65)

Some new plans were just announced by both Bell and Virgin Mobile earlier this weekend. With smartphones rising in popularity, the demand for new smartphone plans are at an all-time high. So Bell and Virgin Mobile have announced both a $50 and $65 smartphone plan. Could this be just a coincidence that Bell announced their Q2 earnings...

Bell 2012 Q2: Smartphone Subscribers Now 55% of Postpaid Users

Bell yesterday announced their 2012 Q2 earnings, and in terms of their wireless division, the company noted it was a strong quarter based on the increase of operating revenues and subscriber growth. There are now 7,453,363 Bell mobile subscribers, a 2.3% increase compared to a year ago. Their wireless operating revenues increased 6.7% to $1.36...

TELUS 4G LTE Network Expands Across Metro Vancouver

Telus has just announced the debut of their 4G LTE network in Metro Vancouver, after previewing the announcement earlier this year. As of today, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and South Delta now have access to the "fastest wireless technology in the world." Telus will also expand its 4G LTE network in...

Fido Launches New ‘Smart’ and ‘Max’ Voice and Data Plans

Fido has launched new Smart and Max voice and data plans today. The new plans range from $40 to $80 with the amount of data, minutes and calling features being the difference. Details below... Smart Plans - all include Call waiting, conference call, unlimited international texts, circle calling, 5pm evenings, and no system access fees. $40:...

Koodo’s ‘City Koodo’ Plan to Increase by $5/month Starting Tomorrow

For Koodo users on the "City Koodo" plan, it was previously noted last month the plan was set to increase by $5 to $40/month. MobileSyrup now notes the changes will come into effect tomorrow on August 3rd. The plan includes unlimited local calling, caller ID and voicemail, 50 texts and is available in the following cities: Toronto, London,...
WIND mobile goes live in Kingston

Live In Kingston? The Forecast Calls For WIND

  WIND mobile promised they’d be up and running in Kingston this year, and it seems they’ve come through on their promise. The updated coverage map on WIND’s website shows the network is now live, and the retail store is open. If you’re interested in checking it out, the store is located at 70 Princess...

Rogers to Launch their LTE Rocket Hub on August 2nd

For those looking for mobile LTE internet for your wireless devices, Rogers announced they are set to launch their new LTE Rocket hub starting tomorrow, in which the company is calling a Canadian first. The hub will run on the 2,600 Mhz LTE spectrum, and will allow up to 15 Wi-Fi device connections simultaneously. Since...

Bell To Rollout HSPA Network In Two Phases To Manitoba Residents On August 1st

Bell customers, it's now official! Bell will be launching their potent HSPA network in Manitoba beginning on August 1st. There will be two phases during the launch. Phase one is said to cover “69% of the Manitoba market,” comprising of Oakbank, Selkrik, Steinbach, Stonewall, and Winnipeg. Phase two will cover an additional 5 percent of the market, including Brandon...

Will Canadian Carriers Ever Support SMS Chat in Gmail?

Google has long had a touted feature called SMS Chat in Gmail, but Canadian carriers have been absent. According to Google, it is up to carriers to contact them if they want to be included in this feature: Below is a list of supported mobile operators for SMS Chat in Gmail. If you are a...