Carriers

In response to recent offers released by Bell and Rogers, Telus has now released a new $65 student plan that includes 6GB of data. The new plan is very similar to the existing Telus $55 student plan but this new plan includes more data. Details are below: $65.00 Student Plan Minutes: 200 daytime Data: 6GB...

With endless speculation of an imminent iPhone 5 launch this Fall, we've heard rumours about the next generation phone coming to Telus in October, but now we've landed upon evidence that Rogers is preparing employees for the next launch. An internal memo titled, Coming Soon: iPhone pre-launch, instructs employees to complete training, a 45 minute...

Also this week, aside from the 6GB and other new data plans, Telus made a phenomenal industry-changing update. The big news is that with Telus, data plans are no longer a requirement to get promotional pricing on various Telus devices, including the iPhone. For example, instead of having to get a $50 combined voice and...

This week, Telus has released a series of new data add-ons. The specifics are detailed below: Data Light Flex Package 20 Monthly Fee: $20 - $40 Features: Unlimited text, picture and video messaging, Caller ID, 100MB of data Contract Term: 3-year Note: If data usage exceeds 100MB, the plan is bumped up to 250MB for...

This week, Fido has updated some of their monthly postpaid plans and have also updated their data add-ons. Voice Plan Changes  In response to Koodo’s new Canada-wide price plans, Fido has added 50 more minutes and 5PM evenings to following price plans: $25 Voice Plan: 50 more minutes (150 total); 5PM evenings $30 Incoming Voice...

Telus has announced their Q2 earnings, and their net profit rose 7% thanks largely in part to its wireless and Internet TV segments. Their growth outpaced rivals Rogers and Bell, and the company says that is a result of rapid smartphone sales such as the iPhone, that continues to increase data revenue and subscriber growth:...

As predicted, Bell has gone ahead and launched a 6GB/$30 data plan to match their competitors, Rogers and Telus. We received a couple email tips this morning of internal notices about this announcement and it was further confirmed by our friends at MobileSyrup. Here are the details: - 6GB of data for $30; effective today...

The saying, "monkey see, monkey do" fits nicely with the carriers in Canada. When one makes a drastic change, others will follow. Case in point, Rogers offered their $30/6GB data plan for all of Canada yesterday (instead of just Quebec), and today, Telus has done the same. Who wants to bet money Bell is up...

Effective today, smartphone customers who activate on a three-year voice and data contract can choose the Rogers 6GB data plan for $30. Normally, Rogers charges $30 for 1GB of data. If you are a new or existing customer, you are eligible for the $30 6GB data plan on a 3-year term and once you add...

Data only plans seem pretty hard to come by in Canada, but that is going to change soon. According to MobileSyrup, sources tell them Telus' discount brand, Koodo Mobile is set to offer data only plans 'in the future', with no requirement for voice or text plans. No prices were revealed, but given the fact...

If you're looking for an iPhone 4, and planning on activating with Virgin Mobile, London Drugs is offering the device at a $50.00 discount on the Virgin Mobile SuperTab. This special was first spotted in a newsletter by our sources. Normally selling for $159 on a 3-year term, the device is now available for $99....

This week, Rogers made a quiet update to its hardware upgrade program for iPhone 4 devices. Previously, Rogers customers who wanted to upgrade to an iPhone 4 normally received promotional pricing of $159/$269 with a voice/data plan. Without a voice/data plan, Rogers customers paid significantly more for the device. This week, Rogers has made the...