Carriers

Just yesterday we told you how a current Koodo promo had doubled the data and minutes on their Canada-wide plans. Now, it appears Fido has also stepped up to match Koodo by doing the same to all of their Smart Plans. As you can see below, all minutes and data have been doubled: Data overages...

TELUS says it has recently completed its implementation of Wireless Video Experience Optimization for its 4G network (Koodo included), which aims to reduce network congestion, lower data usage, increase video load speeds and lowers the chances for stalls while loading video on your smartphone. Similar network optimizations for video have also been implemented by Verizon...

For iPhone users on Koodo, the company has introduced a promo until March 18th where anytime minutes and data have doubled (via MobileSyrup). We last saw a similar promo from Koodo last November. The $45 plan has improved since then, as it formerly only had 150 minutes and 250MB of data to start. As you...

With the Federal Government set to launch its rules for the 700MHz wireless spectrum auctions, TELUS Senior Vice President of Federal Government and Regulatory Affairs, Ted Woodhead explains the company eagerly is anticipating these rules so it can continue to expand their wireless network. Essentially, TELUS notes even with their smaller spectrum holdings the company has...

The CBC reports a $6 million class-action lawsuit launched against Bell Mobility in 2007 will begin its journey in court over the next 10 days in Yellowknife. James Anderson launched the lawsuit against the phone company in 2007. He says Bell should not charge customers a 75-cent monthly fee for a 911 service which doesn't exist...

Yesterday Rogers launched a sale on 16GB and 32GB iPhone models for $99 and $199, on three year terms. It takes three to tango when it comes to wireless carriers in Canada, and as expected TELUS and Bell have also slashed their iPhone 5 prices, with the former making changes to its website just after...

Last month Rogers announced it would unlock cellphones 90 days after activation, instead of waiting until the end of their contracts. Rogers mentioned this new policy will apply to their Fido and Chatr brands as well. Rogers never mentioned a specific date on when the new 90 day unlocking policy would start, but they have...

Rogers has discounted the 16GB iPhone 5 to $99 on a three year term (FLEXtab terms available; regular price is $178), available in black or white, until March 18th. The company tells us customers can activate the phone on their $45/month March promo plan (it's basically the $55/month plan with $10 off until April 1st):...

The Competition Bureau has granted the revised $3.38 billion Bell Media-Astral deal to go through, pending approval from the CRTC: "Consumers who pay for television programming are looking for greater choice, more innovative product offerings, and reasonable prices," said John Pecman, Interim Commissioner. "Today's agreement is essential to preserving choice for consumers and ensuring continued...

The CBC reports another case of Canadian carrier 'bill shock' has a Canadian family after a dad received a $22,000 data roaming bill from Fido. The massive bill was accrued after his 11 year old son streamed YouTube videos while roaming on a family vacation in Mexico. “When I heard $22,000 and my son happened...

Wireless wars in Thunder Bay continue to heat up as Tbaytel now offers a $50 unlimited voice plus 6GB data plan (via MobileSyrup), to rival what is also available from Bell/Virgin Mobile, and what TELUS similarly launched when their LTE network went live in the city (that offer has expired but you could probably still get...

The third annual Recycle My Cell Student Challenge, as part of Waste Reduction Week in Canada, has resulted in students from K-12 and post secondary recycling 4,260 cellphones and other wireless devices, plus 270 kilograms of accessories and batteries. The challenge took place from Oct. 15th to Nov. 15th, 2012 with 131 schools across Canada participating: “I...