Carriers

So a while back we switched over to Telus Optik from Shaw for our internet and cable service at home. Telus had some aggressive pricing for their new Optik service in our area so we jumped ship away from Shaw. About a month ago Telus released an iPhone app for Optik subscribers to control their...

Yesterday, we reported on Fido posting their plans to expand their HSPA+ network in various areas of Manitoba. The new Fido coverage map indicated where current upgrades were happening and also where future upgrades will be in place. Even though the coverage maps indicate a plan to upgrade, it would seem that Rogers in this...

This week, Fido has announced that it is expanding its wireless voice and data network, while updating existing wireless coverage in Manitoba. The network expansion is said to bring high speed wireless voice and data to the existing coverage in Manitoba and also to new areas including: Thompson Flin Flon The Pas St. Theresa Point...

Last week, SaskTel launched their new 3G+ network for Saskatchewan residents. This opened up Saskatchewan to devices such as the iPhone. Soon after, Telus followed and expanded their own HSPA+ coverage into select areas of Saskatchewan. Now through a partnership with SaskTel, Bell has also expanded their HSPA+ coverage into Saskatchewan. Bell customers will have...

Are you still on the hunt for an iPhone 4, which has been sold out coast to coast? If you're a Bell and Telus customer (or new customer), iPhone 4 stock is currently available online. Forget waiting in line at Apple Stores and Rogers stores--just buy these online! Bell and Telus have both the 16/32GB...

This week, Telus has officially fired up its HSPA+ network in Saskatchewan. Residents of Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Lloydminster, Yorkton, Weyburn, and Estevan now have access to the Telus HSPA+ network. As seen by the previous Telus HSPA+ coverage map in Saskatchewan, the roll out is not completely finished...

Saskatchewan customers have some more good news this week, this time from Telus. With SaskTel launching their new 3G+ network and opening up access to the iPhone on SaskTel, Telus now seems to want a piece of the action. While there has been no official announcement yet, it seems that Telus will soon be launching...

Looks like Rogers is getting desperate for business! This week, Rogers is contacting "special customers" via a letter encouraging them to sign a 3-year smartphone (voice/data) agreement with the wireless company. The incentive? A $100 bill credit. At this time, it is unknown what it takes to be a "special customer", however it may be...

As Rogers and Telus launch their student plans, this week Bell has finalized their iPhone compatible student offers. Bell Student Plans This summer, students have, among the other Bell plans, two specific iPhone student plans available to them. Both plans are available only on a 3-year agreement. Details are as follows: $40.00 Student Plan Minutes:...

Over the last year or so, the Canadian wireless carriers have been making the move to online or email billing in an attempt to reduce paper waste. Fido was one of the first carriers to offer online billing and customers that wanted a paper bill could receive the option for a $2.00/month cost. This was...

This month, Rogers has launched a new 50% off promotion for 6PM early evenings and also made 6PM early evenings a new plan feature choice. However, I am not really sure how I feel about this new 6PM feature update from Rogers. Obviously I prefer that Rogers just make 6PM early evening calling free (instead...

This week, Telus became the first Canadian wireless carrier to discount the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $49.00 on a 3-year voice and data agreement. Purchased at a Telus Store As the iPhone 4 is in full swing and 16/32GB models of iPhone 3GS are removed from sale, the 8GB iPhone 3GS comes in at the...