Carriers

In direct response to Rogers' $45 Unlimited Quebec plan, and it is also a threat to Fido's $35 CityFido Plan, Bell has launched a new $45 "Unlimited BC" plan. This plan from Bell is an absolute bomb-shell, especially considering that Bell almost never releases plans like this. I really like where the Canadian wireless industry...

It's no surprise that Canadians pay some of the highest broadband and cellphone rates in the world. Its these expensive data roaming rates that can result in horrifying $6000 charges for the uninformed user. The latest report shows Canada leads all Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) members with the highest data roaming rates. In the...

iPhone 4 users on Koodo have started to receive carrier updates to enable Personal Hotspot. Previously, users were unable to activate this feature even after endless inquiries to Koodo technical support. Now, it appears Koodo has finally listened. Now, all you have to do is install the carrier update and you should see Personal Hotspot...

In response to Rogers, Telus has now reduced the rate of their Unlimited Quebec package to $45/month until June 15, 2011. For plan details, see below: $45/month Minutes: Unlimited Local & Long Distance in Quebec Features: Group Calling, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding The price reduction is available for new and existing Telus subscribers. [MobileSyrup]

Rogers announced today that the Canadian wireless carrier will invest $80 million over the next two years to bring 4G HSPA+ network capabilities to the Maritime provinces. Aside from faster download speeds and a more reliable connection, this also means that Rogers customers in the Maritimes will be able to take advantage of the latest...

For those living in the Manitoba market, Rogers has launched a new $55 Unlimited My10 plan. The package is available to new or existing customers. The plan is effective May 26, 2011 and has no visible expiration date. The features are listed below: $55 Unlimited My10 Plan Minutes: 300 daytime Evenings/Weekends: Unlimited @ 6PM Data: 2GB...

Good news for new and existing Rogers customers on the Unlimited Quebec plan, as Rogers has reduced the rate of the package until June 15, 2011. Specifically the plan has dropped to $45/month (from $60) and $35/month (from $50) if the plan is bundled. For plan details, see below: $45/month ($35/month bundled) Minutes: Unlimited Local...

In some odd, but good, news Rogers is set to reduce the pay-per-use US data roaming rates effective July 12 2011. Pay-per-use rates only apply to those who are with Rogers and do not subscribe to a data plan. For those with a data plan, this does not apply to you. As of July 12...

This is one of those Cinderella stories for Canada, that is if it comes true would be a dream. News this week comes from Ofcom, the UK independent communications regulator, who has stated that wireless contracts must be limited to a maximum of 24 months. With this in place, 3-year wireless phone contracts are effectively...

This week, Rogers has launched their activation fee ($35 in some regions, $25 in others) promotion for new customers that activate a 3-year Family/Couples Plan. The activation fee waiver applies to the primary, secondary, and all additional lines up to five handsets. Once activated, a credit for the amount of the activation fee will appear...

Recently (actually since about Fall 2010) people have been asking me via email and in-person about using the iPhone on prepaid plans. In other words, can the iPhone be used with a mobile carrier without a contracted plan. Ask, and ye shall receive. The answer is Yes. Prepaid Definitions Before we detail how to use...

This week, Rogers has launched a new free online service for existing customers called the "National Reservation System for Wireless Devices". The premise behind the service is that instead of customers having to wait in long lineups for high-demand devices, or having to repeatedly call Rogers, customers can now secure the order online via MyRogers...