The federal government and Ontario have pledged their commitment to improve high-speed Internet connectivity in rural communities across Ontario, in an announcement made on Thursday. The two governments have announced a combined federal and provincial funding of over $71 million awarded to Bell Canada and Cogeco. This huge investment aims to provide high-speed Internet access...
Back in May, Fido launched a $39/20GB promo plan to match Videotron’s Freedom Mobile. This plan at the time was actually Fido’s $67 per month plan with 20GB of data. "For a limited time only, get $28/mo off the $67/mo plan. That’s a total of 20GB for only $39/mo after Automatic Payments Discount! At 4G...
Last week, Telus-owned Public Mobile launched a new 90-day subscription plan that works out to $39/30GB per month, as detailed on its website. The 4G plan includes $5/month savings when you subscribe to the 90-day subscription, along with unlimited nationwide calling and unlimited international SMS/MMS, to go with $2.20/month in Public Points back. You pay...
In response to apparently challenging regulatory and public policy conditions, Bell has announced it will be reducing its workforce by approximately 3% – a cut of 1,300 positions. The company is also set to close or sell nine radio stations, as part of its plan to "significantly adapt" its news delivery system, reports The Canadian...
Telus, in conjunction with École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) and Montreal's iBwave, a leader in indoor wireless network deployment, announced a partnership aimed at transforming the telecom and construction sectors using 5G technology. The collaboration involves the creation of a 5G laboratory at ÉTS, positioning it as an innovation and research hub for students, researchers,...
Rogers announced today its partnership with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, and Infrastructure Canada, has debuted 5G mobile services across nine underserved communities in the eastern part of the province. This includes coverage in four counties and a single-tier municipality. The latest expansion brings 9 new wireless sites constructed...
Telus has attributed its pause in constructing the fibre optic network in St. Albert and other regions of Alberta to the federal government's ban on China's Huawei. The suspension raises concerns over the impact of such sanctions on the connectivity of smaller communities, reports The Globe and Mail. The delay prevents numerous St. Albert neighbourhoods,...
Telus has announced a $13 million investment plan for Leduc as part of its commitment to Alberta. The commitment includes a projected $19 billion investment in network infrastructure, operations, and spectrum throughout the province by 2027. “As a company that has been headquartered in Western Canada for over 125 years, Telus' $19 billion investment in...
Last month, Telus offered 2,000 workers from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1944 voluntary severance and retirement packages, but now the union has said this number has increased to over 4,000. Late last week, USW Local 1944 wrote a scathing response to Telus, alleging the company “declares war on the Canadian economy.” The severance and retirement...
Telus-owned Public Mobile has made some changes to its website recently. For starters, it has finally added pricing for 3G speed plans back to its website, instead of only being shown in its mobile apps. Next, new promos have emerged for 4G speed plans, specifically a $44/30GB promo plan, that discounts down to $39/30GB for...
Bell has tweaked its smartphone plans page, removing the tab that showed discounts for plans bundled with home services (or it’s been hidden and we’re blind). The changes today also debut a new “SmartPay Offer”, which is geared towards those financing new smartphones on a two-year term. The Promo 55 plan at $70/month with 55GB...
Telus-owned Koodo has tweaked the pricing required to start a new smartphone financing contract, yet again. Back in April, Koodo increased the required monthly pricing of Tab plans to $62 per month for Tab Plus and Tab Mid. This means customers need to pick a phone plan priced at $62 per month, on top of...
