Carriers

For those looking for a cheap iPhone 3GS, Rogers currently has an offer on the 32GB white iPhone 3GS for $63.42 on a one year term. Voice plans start at $32.35 (150 minutes, 9pm evenings), data starts at $10 for 100MB, and included is one free feature, either 'double your minutes', unlimited messaging, unlimited My5...

For new and existing Fido users, the company has released a 2G/$25 data plan, with an additional 1GB for $10. According to the fine print, if you exceed your included data you will be charged in $5 increments. In terms of $/GB, this plan does not beat the coveted 6GB/$30 data plan is currently available...

If you're looking to switch to Bell, they currently have a promo to entice users coming over from rival networks. Switch to Bell with your device and you'll receive a $35 activation credit and also 10% off select monthly plans. It applies to Consumer-Personal, Consumer-Small Business and Consumer-Small Business Personal accounts and new activations only....

Rogers has announced their 2011 Q4 earnings, and like Bell and Telus, smartphones once again have driven growth. They added 42,000 new wireless subscribers (a 7% decrease compared to the year ago quarter) as a result of smartphone and iPhone activations, with a 2% increase in wireless revenue. Here are some other numbers: Data revenue...

To foster 'real' wireless competition in Canada, WIND and Public Mobile want to build a new network to support newer smartphones, such as the iPhone. These companies are threatening to once again sit out the next wave of wireless auction bidding, as they feel there's no point in even trying when they are put up...

Rogers is set to announce its quarterly earnings this Wednesday, and many analysts are speculating the carrier will release numbers that show a levelling off in growth within its wireless division, notes The Globe and Mail: Rogers’ early success with the iPhone has given it the largest base of iPhone users in the country. When...

Fido recently made a slight change to the prices of their Value Packs and Caller ID. The Fido website was quietly updated about a week ago with increases of $1 to Value Packs and Caller ID. Value Packs are now stand at $11 and $16, whereas Caller ID as a standalone feature is now $8...

A new Rogers Innovation Report has been published today and this time around, Rogers takes a look at how Canadians are using technology to manage their personal relationships. The info graphic below shows women are better communicators in the digital world and the most connect age group are young adults from age 18-24. Check out...

Rogers re-introduced the coveted 6GB/$30 data plan last Fall and was set to expire on February 6th. It now appears to have been silently extended past that date and will now 'disappear' on February 28th, as seen on an internal memo as sent in by Technapedia: Just four days ago Bell brought back the 6GB data...

Yesterday a report surfaced over at MobileSyrup about an internal document from Telus noting its employees to be on the lookout for fake iPhones being returned at various Telus locations. Immediately what came to mind was the 'clay iPad in a box' return scam that hit stores such as Future Shop, Best Buy, Walmart and...

Virgin has introduced a few new features today (as noted by MobileSyrup), in particular a $5 unlimited text and picture messaging plan to the U.S., Canada, and International (texts must be sent from Canada). Another promo offers 50 free outgoing texts plus free caller ID and voicemail on all talk and text plans. If you...

When will the carriers make the popular 6GB/$30 data plan permanent, instead of running it constantly as a promo that emerges randomly? An internal Bell posting reveals the 6GB plan is back for smartphones such as the iPhone. The plan will typically require a three year contract, and no expiry on the plan is noted....