Carriers

This week, Rogers/MTS announced that the two wireless companies are going live with HSPA+ coverage in Manitoba on March 31, 2011. This brings up to 21Mbps wireless data speeds to the province. The press release states that the joint venture between Rogers and MTS will now bring expanded wireless voice and data across Manitoba. The...

Chris Stavropoulos from Xcrew.net has analyzed the cost of bandwidth comparing Canada versus the rest of the world: There are several key points of interest in this data. 1. The only country where unlimited bandwidth is actually more expensive than the 300 GB limit is Canada. This can be attributed to the fact that Canadian...

This month, it seems that Telus may be preparing for a soft launch of their HSPA wireless network in Manitoba. HSPA would bring devices such as the iPhone to Manitobans. The soft launch is reportedly scheduled for February 16, 2011 with a primary marketing campaign beginning in March 2011. As seen below, the Telus coverage...

For those in the market for an iPhone 3GS, or if you just cannot find an iPhone 4, Rogers/Fido are offering a $50 "instant bill credit" on eligible 8GB iPhone 3GS activations/upgrades, making the device cost $49.00 on a 3-year term. 3-year Activation If you start a new 3-year voice and data plan with Rogers...

In the beginning of December, SaskTel completed their network expansion to 26 new areas across Saskatchewan. Before the New Year, the company expanded to an additional 17 new locations. This week, SaskTel has expanded their 3G+ network to 36 new locations. Bill Boyd, Minister Responsible for SaskTel, said: “When the network is complete in 2011...

Effective February 8, 2011, Fido is extending its free activation fee ($35) until May 2, 2011. The current $35 activation fee credit promo expires on February 7, 2010. In other words, the promo ends and then immediately starts again. For all you new prospective Fido customers that want an iPhone 4, you won't be paying...

The CRTC has made a decision this week that could change the way we use the Internet forever. They have approved Canadian Internet Service Providers to implement Usage-Based Billing (UBB), which puts an end to unlimited Internet plans. Now, you will be charged on what you use and what providers want you to "over use"....

We posted about Netflix the other day and how their Canadian operations are on schedule to turn a profit in the third quarter. Within that post it was revealed that more people watch Netflix on their Apple TV compared to almost 15 million iPads. Today on the Netflix blog they posted performance results in charts...

Some of you may remember last year when CBC did a report on "Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill". The report highlighted several Canadians who had extremely high monthly bills. Of their 1,000 submitted wireless bills, the "winner" was a Canadian with a $6,000 bill! Well CBC is back again this year with another round of "Canada's...

If you have ever used Directory Assistance with Rogers or Fido (dial *411 from your mobile), you would have noticed a $2.00 (+ tax) charge per call posted to your wireless bill. This call also reduces your wireless minutes and is charged long distance if you are outside your home calling area. For those that...

Are you currently locked into a contract with either Rogers, Telus, or Bell? If you want to cancel early, get ready to pay hefty termination fees for both voice and data. Wind Mobile is currently advocating Federal and Provincial governments to reduce the high cancellation fees Canadians pay. The Toronto Sun: Cancellation fees in Canada are...

This week Verizon launched their first iPhone 4 commercial. The device is due for launch on February 10, 2011. At first glance, the commercial seems a little dramatic, but considering how long Verizon customers have waited, I'd say it's justified. “To our millions of customers, who never stopped believing this day would come…” Overall, a...