Carriers

U.S. wireless carriers have put into place various text message warnings to prevent customers from being hit with 'bill shock' when they used up their data plans or are roaming internationally. The companies agreed to implement the service back in 2011 and integrated the alerts just prior to a Wednesday deadline. Below are a couple...

This November, Ottawa is set to hold wireless spectrum licenses for the coveted 700 MHz band, which can cover larger distances, penetrate buildings and also handle the popularity of data usage better. The Federal Government has said this auction would benefit rural communities and provide better mobile service thanks to this new band. However, provincially...

Recycle My Cell is Canada's free cell phone recycling program and it is encouraging everyone to take part on Earth Day, Monday April 22, as an opportunity to recycle their old, dusty and embarrassing old cell phones. Data from their 2012 National Cell Phone Recycling Study released today indicates 41% of old phones are stashed...

Last month Fido introduced a short promotion where its Smart Plans received double the data and minutes. Recently their $40 plan became $39 along with 450 daytime minutes and 400MB of data. Just this afternoon, Fido has re-introduced their double the data and minutes promotion yet again. Also, for those signing up on two year...

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...