Carriers

As noted by MobileSyrup, the a previous caller ID/voicemail promo for Telus Clear Choice Plans have now become a permanent feature, except with a $5/month increase. The addition of CID/VM applies to BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec and go into effect today. Plans start at $25 and go up to $55 per month, depending on...

Interbrand has released their report on the Best Canadian Brands of 2012, and Canada's 'Big 3' carriers are included in the top 20, plus RIM's Blackberry. About Interbrand's report: Published every two years, Best Canadian Brands ranks the top 25 Canadian brands according to value and provides insight into their ability to manage brands effectively...

Speaking at the Canadian Telecom Summit in Toronto, the president of the Rogers' communications unit, Rob Bruce, said in an interview the company is ready any new wireless competition. According to the Toronto Star: “Our view is ‘bring it on...As far as competition goes, we’ve always been a full-speed-ahead competitor and we’re ready to go...

Telus has officially opened two business stores in Saskatoon, to better assist local businesses when it comes to investing in the right technology for their needs. Locations have been designed using the new Telus store concept launched earlier in Laval, Quebec. Walter Andri, TELUS vice-president of Small and Medium Business Solutions: “Our new stores are...

Telus this morning announced it plans to allocate $280 million to invest in the Greater Toronto Area to expand and improve their 4G LTE network over the next three years. The investment is part of the earlier announced $650 million set aside for other network and infrastructure upgrades in Ontario. “TELUS’ $280 million investment in...

Hot on the heels of last week's $650 million investment announcement in Ontario, Telus has issued a press release to announce plans to commit $840 million in Quebec over the next three years. $440 million of the investment will be concentrated in Montreal and $150 million in Quebec City. This year marks 85 years Telus...

Ever since the launch of mobile companies such as WIND mobile and Mobilicity, the biggest challenge has been competing against Canada's Big Three wireless brands Rogers, Telus, and Bell. While these new, smaller carriers provide competitive offers, their service coverage areas are plagued with blackouts and dead zones. In Vancouver, WIND mobile and Mobilicity struggle...

As noted yesterday, Telus now officially unlocks the iPhone starting today, based on a set of requirements and a $50 fee. The Telus website section on unlocking has been updated with information about the iPhone, along with a link to an Apple support page on the process. Here's how Telus describes the iPhone unlock process:...

Telus has issued a press release to note the company will invest over $650 million in Ontario over the next three years to extend their 4G LTE network and enable it to reach 95% of the province's population. The investment will result in hiring of 900 people to help build its wireless expansion along with...

MobileSyrup reports Telus iPhone users will be able to unlock their devices starting tomorrow (June 1st) for $50. An internal memo reveals the criteria for Telus iPhone users to unlock their phones: The iPhone must operate on the TELUS’ HSPA network. Client must have an iPhone registered for a postpaid account with TELUS for at least 90...

The trusty iPhone 4 is regularly priced at $49 on a three year term from our 'Big 3' carriers, but Telus currently has a promo where it is free on contract, but will require a minimum $50/month plan. There are some 'promotional plans' currently available from Telus to pair with this phone. The 8GB iPhone 4...

MobileSyrup is reporting Rogers plans to increase its 'Unlimited Value Plans' by $2/month starting June 1st. The increase brings the starting price of monthly plans to $26.75 to $44.75 per month, based on an internal memo: Beginning June 1, 2012, the monthly service fee on all Unlimited Value Plans will increase by $2/month. Customers will...