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Videotron has launched a competitive voice and data plan for residents in Quebec. Here's what's included in their new Unlimited Voice and Data 55 promo: Unlimited anytime local calling Unlimited long-distance calls to Canada and the US Unlimited text messaging (text, photo and video) Call Display Voicemail (up to 35 voicemails) Call Waiting and Conference...

A report from The Globe and Mail says to increase wireless competition in Canada, we could look at the model being used in--Quebec. The province introduced Bill 60 back in late 2009 which limited cancellation fees and ensured they were transparent for all consumers: To end the abusive practices of the wireless triumvirate, Quebec imposed...

TELUS has announced this morning its 4G LTE network has launched in Bowmanville in the Durham region and Cornwall, again expanding its network in Ontario, part of an ongoing $650 million investment that started last year. The company says LTE coverage now serves 70 per cent of the Canadian population in roughly 170 markets. Coverage maps...

Earlier this week the trio of newer wireless entrants WIND Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile exited the CWTA over allegations the lobby group favoured our 'Big 3' carriers. Was that move foreshadowing a sign of things to come? The Globe and Mail reports this morning all three companies are now up for sale, as sources...

TELUS has announced its 4G LTE network has gone live in Saskatchewan, in Regina and Saskatoon: “Already enjoying Saskatchewan’s largest 4G network, we are pleased to welcome residents of Regina and Saskatoon to our 4G LTE wireless network service, which now covers more than 24 million Canadians across the country,” said Brent Johnston, vice-president, TELUS...

We've heard from all of you that Fido has been experiencing some network issues with its data network in various cities out west like Calgary and Vancouver. Fido has acknowledged the issue and noted on Twitter they are working on getting data service back up and running (via @DesireeSy): https://twitter.com/FidoSolutions/status/322052344743358465 https://twitter.com/FidoSolutions/status/322052478801678336 Are you currently affected...

  Looks like our newer wireless entrants aren't happy with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), as Wind Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile have withdrawn from the wireless lobby group, over claims the latter has become the "voice of Big Three telcos at expense of consumers and new entrant mobile service providers." In a joint statement released...

Blacks Photography has announced it now carries cellphones from Koodo, and as part of the launch celebration they are offering a $150 VISA gift card to any new TELUS/Koodo tab activations or 2-3 year term contracts. Prepaid is not eligible for this promo. Blacks confirmed with us the iPhone 5 is eligible on this offer...

TELUS this morning has announced the expansion of its 4G LTE network in Summerside, PEI and a separate launch in North Bay, Ontario. The company notes its 4G LTE network now "covers more than 70 per cent of the Canadian population across approximately 170 markets," which works out to roughly 24 million people. Below are...

Last month Koodo offered a promo where we saw double the voice minutes and data on most plans. For this month, a similar promo now offers double the minutes only until the 30th. As you can see below their Canada-wide data plans and Canada-wide talk and text plans are showing twice as many minutes than...

Earlier in March, the Minister of Industry Christian Paradis announced plans by Ottawa to further increase wireless competition to help Canadians gain better prices and services. Part of this plan was a declaration by the Federal Government to "promote at least four wireless providers in every region of the country." Other plans included reviewing the...

Back in February, Fido introduced a 'limited time offer' on a new $40 Canada-wide calling plan that included 150 daytime minutes and 200MB of data. This morning, Fido updated its website to update this $40 plan to make it one dollar cheaper at $39/month, but also include 450 daytime minutes and 400MB of data. The...