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Cogeco Warns CRTC of “Extreme Bullies”, Content Blackouts [Update]
Cogeco is calling on the CRTC to clamp down on Canada’s largest telecom and media companies, accusing them of abusing their dominance and threatening the survival of smaller distributors. The company made these statements at the CRTC's hearing on June 20. “We are dealing with large vertically integrated players who own a large number of...
Public Mobile’s $25 Referrals: Back Again For a Limited Time
Telus-owned Public Mobile has brought back its $25 referral bonus yet again, for a limited time. This bonus starts for new sign ups as of June 24 and goes until July 1, 2025 (Canada Day). Public Mobile’s plans page has been updated again to say, "Get $25 in credits using a referral code”. When you...
Telus Rolls Out Branded Calls So You Know Who’s Really Calling
Telus is rolling out a new feature that could help you tell if a call is real or a scam. It’s teaming up with TransUnion to bring Branded Call Display for businesses across Canada. This means when a verified business calls Telus customers, you’ll see their name, logo, and the reason they’re calling — all...
Rogers to Shut Down Shaw Wi-Fi Hotspots, Freedom Mobile Cut Off
Rogers is shutting down the Shaw WiFi hotspot network on July 21, ending public access to thousands of hotspots across Western Canada—and Freedom Mobile customers will feel the impact. A banner on the Shaw internet Wi-Fi website reads: "Rogers WiFi Hotspots will no longer be available starting July 21.” The shutdown affects Freedom Mobile users...
Rogers Closes Massive $7B Deal with Blackstone, Pension Giants
Rogers has finalized a $7 billion deal with Blackstone and several major Canadian pension funds, selling a non-controlling stake in a new subsidiary that owns part of its wireless network infrastructure. The move gives Blackstone and partners—including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, PSP Investments, BCI, and IMCO—an...
Rogers Stadium Gets New 5G+ Network that Cost Over $5 Million
Rogers has installed a major 5G upgrade at its new outdoor concert venue, Rogers Stadium, located at the former Downsview Airport Lands in Toronto. The telecom company spent $5.2 million to build a dedicated 5G+ network at the site, aiming to support up to 50,000 concertgoers with faster speeds and stronger signal coverage. The upgrade...
Rogers Offering $60/220GB Global Roaming Plan to Some Customers
A Rogers customer on Friday shared a surprising wireless deal they found buried in their plan options: a $60/month 5G Infinite Ultimate plan offering 220GB of full-speed data and a long list of international roaming perks. The bring your own device plan, titled “5G Infinite Ultimate NS”, includes unlimited nationwide and international calling, unlimited international...
Corus Tells CRTC: Rogers Has Too Much Power in TV Industry
Corus Entertainment says Canada’s broadcasting system is broken—and blames Rogers for making things worse. Speaking at this week's hearings with the CRTC, Corus told regulators on Friday that Rogers’ growing dominance is threatening the future of independent Canadian TV channels. The company said it’s struggling to get fair treatment from distributors like Rogers, especially after...
Rogers Faces Strike Backed by Anti-Scab Law: ‘This Must End Now’
A group of 25 Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C. went on strike early Thursday morning after contract talks with the company failed to reach a deal. The workers, represented by United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1944, say they’re underpaid compared to colleagues doing the same job in nearby cities. The union says the Abbotsford technicians earn...
Bell Pushes CRTC to Let It Charge More for Basic Cable
Bell is asking the CRTC to stop regulating the price and structure of basic TV packages, arguing that the current rules are outdated and unfair. Speaking at a CRTC hearing this week, Bell’s Assistant General Counsel, Lenore Gibson, said it doesn’t make sense that the Commission still controls how much TV providers can charge for...
Quebecor to CRTC: Local Media Is Collapsing While You Consult
Quebecor is warning the federal broadcast regulator that Canada’s media system is in serious trouble—and it’s calling out the CRTC for not acting fast enough to fix it. At 'The Path Forward – Working towards a sustainable Canadian broadcasting system' hearing on June 19 in Gatineau, Quebec (hearings started yesterday), Quebecor vice-president Peggy Tabet told...
Bell Slams CRTC Over Internet Sharing Rules, Calls Ottawa to Step In
Bell is pushing the federal government to step in after the CRTC refused to change its internet-sharing rules. On Friday, the CRTC upheld a decision from last year that lets big telecom companies, like Bell, Rogers, and Telus, sell internet plans using each other's fibre networks. The goal is to increase competition and give Canadians...
