Carriers

Weekly Cellphone Deals in Canada: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More–May 7

Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, May 7, 2025. New mobile phones available this week Motorola...

Freedom Mobile’s $29 ‘Winback’ Deal Includes 60GB and Roaming

Freedom Mobile is reaching out to recently departed customers with a new 'winback' offer that offers talk, text and 5G+ data in Canada, US and Mexico for $29 per month. Winback offers are special deals given to former customers to bring them back to the company. One former customer said they received the deal by...

Rogers Increases ID Verification for New Activations to Reduce Fraud

Rogers has apparently begun enforcing stricter identity checks for new mobile activations, according to an internal notice seen by iPhone in Canada. The updated process, which took effect on May 6, is part of the company’s push to strengthen customer security and reduce fraud. Although the system and submission process remain unchanged, Rogers employees are...

Freedom Mobile to Sponsor 2025 Calgary Stampede Show

Freedom Mobile is now the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show, a major move that cements its growing presence in Western Canada. The 10-night show runs from July 4 to 13 and will feature Alberta country star Carolyn Dawn Johnson as the headliner. “Returning home to perform on the iconic Grandstand Stage...

Koodo ‘Winback’ Deal: $20/30GB Plan with Long Distance

The latest Koodo ‘winback’ offer is coming in as a 30GB 4G plan that is discounted after you set up debit autopay, which is a $10/month discount. The $20 plan after autopay has Canada-wide calling and messaging, one free perk add-on (rollover data) plus 1,250 international long distance minutes to U.S., India, Germany, China, and...

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2: Full Sportsnet Schedule

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, and Rogers-owned Sportsnet again has exclusive national coverage of every Second Round matchup across Canada. Fans can tune in on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, CBC, and via online streaming on Sportsnet+. The broadcast team includes Ron MacLean, David Amber, along with Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, Jennifer...

Telus Offers 6-Month Stream+ Premium Discount on 5G Plans

Telus has launched a new promo giving customers up to 39% off Stream+ Premium for six months when they sign up for select unlimited 5G or 5G+ wireless plans. The deal includes a $12.50/month discount on Stream+ Premium, which bundles Netflix Premium, Disney+ Premium, and Amazon Prime (ad-supported). The regular price for the bundle is...

Telus Cell Tower Sparks Uproar in Calgary Neighbourhood

Some residents in Calgary’s Lakeview neighbourhood are raising concerns about a proposed 35-metre cellphone tower that could be installed on church property near schools and homes. Telus wants to build the 35-metre high tower at the northwest corner of Lakeview United Church, located at 3023 63 Avenue SW. But many locals are saying not so...

Cogeco Blames Rogers for Sportsnet App Login Outage During Playoffs

Cogeco customers have been unable to sign in to the Sportsnet app and the web since at least April 12, with the issue still unresolved nearly a month later. The problem? Cogeco has disappeared as a selectable TV provider in the app’s login screen. The outage prevents customers from streaming live sports—including NHL playoff games—through...

Telus Hikes Wireless Prices Across the Board, Tucks In Promo Deal

Telus has increased prices of its wireless plans as of May 2, 2025, to put its offerings in line with competitors. Here are Telus plans after debit autopay discounts: $70/100GB (was $55; up $15) $80/100GB (new) $80/175GB Canada-US (was $75/150GB; up $5) $90/175GB Canada-US $100/250GB Canada-US-Mexico (was $90; up $10) $110/250GB Canada-US-Mexico As you can...

Bell Increases Connection Fee to $75, Brings Back Canada-US Plan

Bell and its subsidiary Virgin Plus have increased its connection fee to $75, up from $70, following in the footsteps of Rogers, which made the price hike in February. The connection fee is charged when you activate a line with a human, but is waived if you shop online (it’s credited on your first or...

Air Canada Adds Free Bell-Sponsored Wi-Fi on More Flights

Aeroplan members can now enjoy free Wi-Fi on most Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express flights across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, thanks to a partnership with Bell. The upgraded onboard Wi-Fi allows streaming, gaming, and more right from your devices such as your iPhone, Mac, and more. “Quality connectivity has...