Carriers

TELUS has just sent out an email blast to inform its customers accessories can be purchased online for 25% off by using the promo code ACC25I. The discount applies to various products and includes those for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPad: Get 25% off the latest accessories*, like cool new phone...

TELUS has announced the launch of their 4G LTE network in the Niagara region, part of a three year $650 million investment in Ontario to further extend networks: “TELUS is committed to offering the best customer experience and launching our 4G LTE service in the Niagara region is an excellent example of how we’re doing...

Vancouver-based Roam Mobility has announced the launch of a Ready SIM, a new self-activating SIM card for Canadians and other travellers looking to take advantage of prepaid voice and data plans to use in the United States: “This is the first truly instant prepaid SIM-based product to hit the consumer market,” says Emir Aboulhosn, Founder...

Today is the launch of an online discussion by the CRTC to ask for Canadians to engage and participate in the development of a new code for wireless services in this great nation of ours. These online discussion panels are part of a proceeding that will also include a public hearing starting in February of...

Rogers has released a new carrier update for iPhone users, version 13.1 (which replaces 13.0). Users can get the update by navigating to: Settings >; General >; About Once you wait a few seconds, a prompt will pop up on your screen informing you of a new carrier settings update available and ask you to...

TELUS has reported their Q3 2012 results and in regards to wireless subscribers, the quarter added 116,000 new postpaid customers bringing their total wireless base to 7.56 million, up 5 percent compared to the year ago quarter. Darren Entwistle, TELUS President and CEO: “We attracted 116,000 new postpaid wireless customers, 42,000 new TV customers, and...

Looks like Virgin is set to launch similar unlimited talk and text plans like its big brother, Bell. An update posted by MobileSyrup notes Virgin Mobile will launch identical plans tomorrow but with different names to describe each plan. According to the internal memo: “Oh snap! With the Holiday season upon us, we’re in the...

  Did you order your iPhone 5 from Rogers? You may have noticed the price you paid was $50 higher than the Apple advertised price of $179/$279/$379 for the various models of the phone. This extra amount charged will be rebated to customers on their next bill--but you must fill out the online rebate form to get...

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) and our wireless carriers have announced plans to launch a database to track devices to fight stolen phones from being resold and reused: By September 30, 2013, the authorization of any GSM or LTE wireless device on any Canadian network will include verification that the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)...

Well, I guess you can say this rounds out the synchronized moves of our 'Big 3' carriers. After learning about the Rogers unlimited plans that launched today and also about Bell's similar offerings, MobileSyrup has details on new unlimited plans coming from TELUS. All these Local Talk & Text plans include the following and will...

MTS has announced today they have partnered with SaskTel to allow its customers to roam on the latter's 4G HSPA+ network, allowing extended cellular access (both companies offer the iPhone 5): "Our new agreement with SaskTel significantly increases the 4G HSPA+ roaming coverage for MTS customers travelling or doing business in Saskatchewan," said MTS President...

Fido has announced a new unlimited $57/month Canada-wide smart plan. Here's what's included: Unlimited SMS/MMS, International texts Unlimited anytime minutes Unlimited incoming calls Unlimited 5PM evenings and weekends Unlimited Canada-wide long distance 1GB of LTE ready data Value pack included: caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding Available monthly or on a two year term $57/month; ends...