Carriers

Rogers has introduced a new promotion for students in time for back to school. Any new activation on a 3 year voice and data plan will save you $120 for the first year ($10/month essentially) and unlimited data for the first three months 'for a limited time' we're told. Requirements? A minimum $53 monthly voice...

Yesterday we heard early reports about Rogers acquiring theScore, and today it has become official. The official press release notes Rogers paid $167 million for theScore TV network: "We continue to pursue opportunities to engage, expand and enhance the experience for sports fans. Rogers Media is on a growth trajectory and this builds on our...

Less than two weeks ago, Virgin Mobile announced its $50 and $65 smartphone plans for all existing and new postpaid customers and today, they have introduced a " lovely newcomer" as they call it, the 'All in One 40 Plan' (via MobileSyrup). Starting from Thursday, August 23rd, all Virgin Mobile postpaid customers can shift to the new plan that...

Time to rejoice Koodo customers as an official Koodo Self Serve App is heading your way. As noted by MobileSyrup, the app which lets Koodo users manage their accounts, is due for a public launch in first week of September on iOS as well as Android and Blackberry platforms. The Self Serve App (screenshot below) is...

Future Shop has a V.I.P. sale for today only that includes the Telus iPhone 4S for $0 on a 3 year term. If you are a first time iPhone adopter and don't care for the upcoming 'iPhone 5', then you have the chance to get a the current 16GB iPhone 4S for 'free'. The regular...

Rogers has announced the launch of the first LTE network in Moncton, New Brunswick, as noted noted on the Rogers Redboard: Rogers LTE network is now live in Moncton, making Rogers the first carrier to offer the fastest wireless network technology in New Brunswick. Rogers has invested $20M in its wireless network in New Brunswick...

Back in mid-April, the Toronto Police urged Canadian wireless carriers to create a registry to disable stolen cellphones, after U.S. carriers banded together with their government to form a central database. We've read numerous times of users resorting to Find my iPhone to locate their stolen iPhones and iPads. Ottawa Police recently noted the use...

Most likely in anticipation of the upcoming 'iPhone 5', Rogers, Bell and Telus have simultaneously reduced the price of the 16GB iPhone 4S to $99 on a 3 year term (regularly priced at $159), available in either black or white. The Rogers website just lists both black and white entry model iPhone 4S units as...

Last month it was reported Rogers had introduced a new '6GB Super Plan' that consisted of the following: - 6 GB of Data, 3G/LTE ready - Unlimited MY10 Canada-Wide - Unlimited Messaging - Unlimited 6PM Evenings & Weekends - Unlimited Canada-Wide Calling from Your Computer with Rogers One Number - 200 Weekday Minutes - $60/month...

Some new plans were just announced by both Bell and Virgin Mobile earlier this weekend. With smartphones rising in popularity, the demand for new smartphone plans are at an all-time high. So Bell and Virgin Mobile have announced both a $50 and $65 smartphone plan. Could this be just a coincidence that Bell announced their Q2 earnings...

Bell yesterday announced their 2012 Q2 earnings, and in terms of their wireless division, the company noted it was a strong quarter based on the increase of operating revenues and subscriber growth. There are now 7,453,363 Bell mobile subscribers, a 2.3% increase compared to a year ago. Their wireless operating revenues increased 6.7% to $1.36...

Telus has just announced the debut of their 4G LTE network in Metro Vancouver, after previewing the announcement earlier this year. As of today, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and South Delta now have access to the "fastest wireless technology in the world." Telus will also expand its 4G LTE network in...