Carriers

The iPhone 5 now supports LTE networks, and Rogers, Bell and Telus have done their job in setting up LTE networks coast to coast, with ongoing expansions currently underway. I asked you guys to send in your Speedtest.net screenshots to us, and here are some randomly selected tests completed on Rogers, Bell, Telus and Fido....

Rogers debuted an exclusive service for its customers back in February called Rogers One Number, that allows users to make free calls, exchange pictures and text messages with other Rogers One Number users, all from a computer using their existing phone numbers. Today, Rogers has announced that the service is now compatible with any regular home phone as well as the...

It appears some TELUS customers may be receiving 32GB iPhone 5 units instead of 16GB models due to shortages, according to a note received by MobileSyrup: “Thanks for pre-ordering the iPhone 5 (16GB) with TELUS. This device has been so popular that there’s a very limited quantity across Canada and internationally. To help manage our...

For those looking to activate their iPhones (or any other phone), TELUS is offering a $100 credit to new subscribers until October 1st. Currently, the activation credit ongoing as part of an iPhone promotion: Alternately, if you’re looking to purchase the new iPhone and hand down your previously used device to a friend or a...

After many months of waiting, Koodo is finally lighting up many popular Canadian cities with their recently launched LTE network. Koodo hinted that LTE was coming on September 21st via their Twitter account, but they never made an official announcement on their website. Koodo will be using the LTE coverage of Telus, its parent company. This ultimately means that...

As the iPhone 5 went on sale across Canada yesterday, the ‘Big 3? carriers have decided to slash down the price of 16GB iPhone 4S to as low as $79, which was previously valued at $99. As of today, Rogers, Bell and Telus have all reduced the lowest price offered on a 3-year 16 iPhone...

just a quick note for Fido users--monthly plans have been updated on their website to include double the data and $5 off the Standard Plans. So that means the Smart plans (Max Plans) now have 1GB-2GB of data for the various plans. Note the addition of the $55 plan, which did not exist when these...

Bell tweeted about their Trade-In Program, and the iPhone is eligible for those interested. Just visit this page and enter in your iPhone model. The prices listed are 'estimates' and are pretty low compared to what you can get on eBay or Craigslist (but it is easy). For example, a 16GB iPhone 4S is worth...

Well, according to the official Twitter of Koodo, it appears the carrier has plans to launch their LTE network beginning on September 21st. The Toronto area will receive the treatment initially, as a tweet reads: “We’re launching LTE on Sept 21st” When the iPhone 5 was announced on September 12th, Apple listed Koodo as a compatible carrier. They haven't...

With the iPhone hitting the market officially tomorrow, what mobile plan do you have in mind? If you're a Virgin Mobile user, feast your eyes on their new limited-edition 6 GB add-on plan for $30 monthly. New and existing postpaid customers who are part of the 20 "choice plans," not including the "Awesome 40" and "All-in-One" plans are eligible for the...

For those who use (or are considering) Telus, they currently have a promotion running with the folks over at SCENE to award 5,000 SCENE bonus points (the equivalent of 5 free movie passes worth approximately $60) to customers who activate or renew before September 30, 2012. In case you aren't familiar with SCENE, it's a free movie-oriented...

Back in April, a new cell phone legislation to protect consumers was unveiled by the government in the province of Manitoba, which was believed to be one of the best consumer protections in Canada. That consumer protection law for cellphone contracts and fees is now in effect in Manitoba, which basically requires cellphone companies to fully disclose and explain...