Carriers

Recently, there were news articles appearing in the Montreal Gazette and WIRED Magazine that reported on the Rogers and Fido 2G GSM wireless networks as being vulnerable to hackers. The articles detailed that a call over a GSM network, or more specifically the Rogers/Fido network, could be easily intercepted within 20 seconds and later decrypted...

In a new report this week, the Canadian Press indicates that Canadians feel they are paying too much and have too few choices when it comes to mobile phone, Internet, cable, and satellite service. The information comes by way of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, a group that provides legal and research services on behalf...

As 2010 comes to a close, various Rogers/Fido promotions that were expiring on December 31, 2010 will continue to expire on that day, as others will be extended into the New Year. Rogers Originally expiring on December 31 2010, the following Rogers promotions that apply to iPhone will be extended or expired: 6PM Early Evening...

Okay. **sighs** I know this rumour has been going around for ever and ever, and frankly I have always thought of this as wishful thinking, from AT&T users. This is not really a big deal to us Canadians, but over the past few months, there has been more and more speculation that Apple will indeed...

If you're thinking about picking up your next mobile device and plan from Best Buy, check out their Best Buy Mobile department and Reward Zone program. As long as you are a Reward Zone member, getting your next device at Best Buy gets you and your referred friends a chance at $50 each in Reward...

Recently AT&T made refurbished iPhone 4 units available ranging from $99-$199USD. Now the American wireless company has refurbished iPhone 4 units starting at $79USD. These new refurbished iPhone 4 units are cheaper because they come with a “cosmetic blemish”, which likely means some kind of physical damage somewhere on the device. What I am waiting...

Earlier this month, Rogers started up their free $35 activation fee promotion. Originally expiring on December 31, 2010, the company has now extended the promotion until January 6, 2011. The $35 activation fee is charged when new customers start up a new account with Rogers. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to new 3-year...

In the beginning of December, SaskTel completed their network expansion to 26 new areas across Saskatchewan. This week, the company has expanded to an additional 17 new locations! “Construction of the 3G+ network is a significant development for SaskTel and its customers in Saskatchewan,” said Bill Boyd, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. “When the network is...

First Telus, then Rogers, and now Bell. With Rogers and Telus offering free activation fees this month, Bell has now also launched an activation fee waiver promotion and is waiving the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. $35 Promo Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to new...

As is typical in the Canadian wireless landscape, what one carrier does, the others follow. Rogers is now the next wireless carrier to extended their activation fee waiver promotion and are waiving the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to...

Looks like Telus is ready to spread some holiday cheer to 7 lucky Canadian cities. They will have 10 cabs offering free rides in each of the following cities: Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Toronto Montreal Regina Saskatoon The free cab service will operate from 11AM - 11PM, and passengers will also get a free holiday call...

This week, Telus extended their no activation fee holiday promotion and is continuing to waive the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. The promotion is actually effective December 10, 2010 which means that any new activations since December 10 will receive the credit. Eligibility & Restrictions The...