Carriers

The Rogers Redboard announced this morning the full list of cities and area set to be included in the developing expansion of their LTE network. A total of 28 cities will get LTE in 2012, on top of the existing 7 markets where the new high speed network is already in place. Just over a...

Montrealers, keep your eye out for the Telus Wi-Xi squad this summer as that will mean free Wi-Fi. Telus has announced today they will offer free access to their 4G LTE network via BIXI bikes equipped with the Telus Wi-Xi 4G LTE modem, powered by a rechargeable battery via pedal power. BIXI is a public...

Tim Hortons announced today that they will be installing wireless internet in 2000 of their locations. This will be the largest free wireless network in Canada. Roland Walton, Chief Operations Officer of Tim Hortons said: "It's all about convenience and making life easier for our guests. Free wireless Internet at Tim Hortons will help people...

Looks like Rogers and Fido have rolled out some new changes today. According to an internal doc received by MobileSyrup, the GRRF (also known as the Government Recovery Regulatory Fee) will be eliminated for new customers (existing customers will remain the same). The charge will now be bundled into monthly service fees instead, which some...

According to a thread over at RedFlagDeals, a unique promo code has been able to offer users the option of switching their 'normal' 3G data plans over to the 6GB/$30 LTE data plan without a 3 year commitment renewal. Rogers has continued to expand their LTE coverage across Canada, and with rumours of an LTE-capable...

Earlier in June, Telus launched two concept business stores in Saskatoon. Yesterday, the company announced the launch of a similar store in Toronto: "Today's smartphones and tablets are loaded with technology and features that can help manage and grow businesses in ways we couldn't have imagined a few years ago, and we are evolving our...

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled today that a lawsuit against Canada's cellphone companies regarding system access fees, will be allowed to proceed. The lawsuit that was first launched back in 2004 in Saskatchewan’s Court of Queen’s Bench, claims that Canadian wireless providers like BCE, Rogers, Telus, and Bell, misrepresented “system access fees,” averging...

Rogers has informed its employees today there will be 375 layoffs coming. This comes at a time when the company faces increased competition and shrinking profits. Patricia Trott, Director of Public Affairs for Rogers told us: “This was a very difficult decision. This is part of a comprehensive approach to cost management that we announced earlier this year. We’re...

Looks like new Rogers customers signing up from June 21st to the 24th are in for a treat--your activation fee will be waived up until midnight on the last day, as noted by MobileSyrup. The activation fee will eventually be credited to your bill. The following plans are ineligible: Talk and Text Family Plans $45...

It appears Telus prepaid users are set to experience some changes to their data plans. Customers have been receiving text messages from Telus notifying them of the following changes forthcoming to the Data plus messaging 20 plan, as noted by MobileSyrup: - Data will reduce from 100MB from 250MB. The price will remain at $20...

For those looking to get an iPhone 4S with Telus, Western Canada retail chain London Drugs is offering the iPhone 4S for $99 on a 3 year contract, available on the Telus network. The regular carrier subsidized price for the iPhone 4S is $159 on a three year contract. This deal saves you $60, but...

Telus continues to broadcast its commitment to expand its 4G LTE network across Canada. Manitoba is the latest province the company will spend $7 million in to build the infrastructure for their 4G LTE network. “TELUS’ $7 million investment will enhance our world-class wireless network for Manitobans living and working in the province,” said Michael...