Carriers

WestJet is now offering free in-flight Wi-Fi on 16 of its 140 planes (Boeing 737-900 aircraft) using Starlink, the satellite internet service run by SpaceX. The airline confirmed the rollout today in an email, saying it received federal approval and has started activating the service, according to The Canadian Press. WestJet plans to finish installing...

Bell Media is buying a majority stake in Sphere Abacus, a UK-based content distributor, as part of its push to expand its international presence. Sphere Abacus is part of Montréal’s Sphere Media, which already works closely with Bell. The move means Sphere Abacus will now handle international distribution for Bell’s TV shows and films. That...

SaskTel has added 5G service to nearly 100 new cell sites, including Arborfield and Zenon Park, as part of its ongoing effort to improve wireless access across rural Saskatchewan and along highway routes. The upgrades are part of a broader network expansion to bring faster wireless connections to more people and businesses in the province....

Bell Media has shared its list of new titles coming to its streaming service Crave in April 2025. Kicking things off on April 4 is The Apprentice, a drama about a young Donald Trump, and Flow, the Oscar-winning animated film about animals surviving a massive flood. The Handmaid’s Tale returns April 8 for its final...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has extended some of promos, including its recent 20GB plan with Canada-US-Mexico talk, text and data (again!). Earlier this month, Public Mobile brought back its $29/20GB 5G Canada-US-Mexico plan for a limited time (this plan originally debuted back in December 2024), only available until March 24. But today, Public Mobile updated its...

Bell is offering up a special 100GB 5G cellphone plan that costs $39 per month, but only for select customers. This plan is being offered to select existing internet customers. Just log into your account online, head over to your account dashboard and you should see the following offers after autopay: $39/100GB + Crave Basic...

A Bell cable installation running between two Toronto homes is drawing criticism online after photos showed live electrical wires awkwardly encased in what appear to be plumbing pipes, hanging loosely above a narrow alley. The unusual setup has reportedly been struck by passing vehicles three times in the past year. The most recent incident caused...

The feds are changing the way telecoms pay to use wireless spectrum—the invisible airwaves that power your cellphone. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced a new fee structure on March 7. The updated system, the first in over 20 years, will kick in for the 2026–27 financial year and is designed to shake...

After Freedom Mobile launched a new $45/100GB Canada-US-Mexico plan with 15GB Roam Beyond, Telus-owned Public Mobile has quickly pivoted to match this plan. Here are Public Mobile’s plans as of March 21, 2025: 5G Plans (Canada-US-Mexico) $29/20GB + 100 international minutes (ends March 24) $35/60GB + 500 international minutes $45/100GB (NEW; was 80GB) + 1000...

Earlier this week on Monday, we told you about special plans being offered by Telus-owned Public Mobile for existing customers. Now, we’re seeing different offers being shared according to info detailed by iPhone in Canada readers. While we shared details of $36/50GB and $40/75GB Canada-US-Mexico plans, the offers have continued to change. Here’s what we...

Freedom Mobile has revised its 5G Canada-US-Mexico plans, with some new additions. Check out the Canada-US-Mexico 5G plans below: $19/1GB $29/6GB $34/10GB + 1GB Roam Beyond $35/60GB + 5GB Roam Beyond $45/100GB + 15GB Roam Beyond (NEW; was 80GB) $55/100GB + 25GB Roam Beyond $59/100GB + 25GB Roam Beyond (for free Apple Watch Series 10)...

Videotron’s Freedom Mobile is offering up some deals on Apple devices right now, including free Apple Watch and iPhone 16e offers. Freedom says if you buy any iPhone 16 or 16 Pro (includes iPhone 16e), you can get a 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 for free when you activate on a 2-year term with a...