Carriers
Public Mobile Launches New Canada-US 4G Roaming Plan
Telus-owned Public Mobile last month increased the price of its 5G plans, while also revamping its 4G plans. Yesterday, Public Mobile continues to add another plan to its 4G lineup, this time a new Canada-US roaming plan priced at $30/month with 6GB of data. This is the only Canada-US roaming plan at 4G speeds, as...
Telus Q4 Profit Climbs to $320M Amid Wireless, Internet Growth
Telus closed out 2024 on a high note, reporting a $320 million profit in the fourth quarter, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. The telecom giant also added 328,000 new customers, driven by strong demand for its wireless and internet services, revealed today in its Q4 earnings report. The telecom saw 70,000 new mobile...
Here are Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Feb. 12
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, February 12, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 51%...
Telus Brings Private 5G to Calgary Airport—No More Spotty Wi-Fi
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is set to become the first airport in Canada to have a private 5G network, thanks to a 10-year deal with Telus. The high-speed wireless system will cover the entire airport, improving connectivity for passengers, employees, and operations. The project is expected to roll out in phases, with the first operational...
Yes, That Rogers Super Bowl Ad with Keanu Reeves Is Real—And It’s Epic
Rogers has launched a new ad campaign for its Xfinity offering (powered by Comcast), featuring Canadian icon Keanu Reeves to showcase the service’s speed and reliability. You may have seen the spot being advertised on Facebook and Instagram and TV that launched on Super Bowl Sunday. Some questioned if it was real that Rogers would...
NDP Slams Bell’s Job Cuts, Calls It ‘Corporate Greed’
The NDP is slamming Bell plan to cut jobs, calling it a case of “corporate greed at its worst.” In a joint statement on Tuesday, NDP MPs Matthew Green and Niki Ashton said Bell is prioritizing shareholders over workers by outsourcing jobs and raising telecom prices. Bell recently offer a buyout to 1,200 unionized employees...
Rogers Denies Claims of Misleading ‘Unlimited’ Data Plans
Rogers is pushing back against allegations from the federal Competition Bureau, which claims the company misled customers by advertising ‘unlimited' data plans that actually slow down speeds after a certain limit. In December, Rogers replied initially to the legal complaint from the Bureau, only to say it was ready to fight back. The company argues...
Bell Let’s Talk Job Cuts: 1,200 Workers Offered Cash to Leave
It’s appears the annual Bell’s Let’s Talk tradition is in full swing, not just for raising mental health initiatives, but when it comes to cutting its workforce again. Bell is offering severance packages to 1,200 union employees across Canada, citing financial challenges and a shrinking workload, the company confirmed Monday to the Globe and Mail....
Freedom Mobile Launches New Plans in Manitoba
Freedom Mobile is shaking up wireless pricing in Manitoba by introducing new plans with more data at lower prices. Less than a year after launching in the province, the carrier is rolling out three new 60GB plans and adding a roaming feature to existing options. The $39/month plan that includes 60GB of data, along with...
Rogers and Fido Price Increase: Connection Fee Surges to $75
Rogers and Fido have increased their connection fees, yet again, a 7% increase at a time when net profits are soaring. Both websites of Rogers and Fido are showing a $75 setup service fee as of today. Previously, this was $70. The price increase comes at a time when the U.S. has launched a tariff...
Four New Owned Games Available to Stream Via Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft has added four new titles to Xbox's ever-expanding "Stream your own games library" for Xbox Cloud Gaming including Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
Rogers Shakes Up CityTV’s Breakfast Television—Sid & Meredith Out
Rogers has parted ways with Breakfast Television hosts Sid Seixeiro and Meredith Shaw, marking a major shakeup for the long-running 6am morning show on CityTV. In a statement to iPhone in Canada, a Rogers Sports & Media spokesperson confirmed the departures and hinted at upcoming changes, saying, “We’re invested in Breakfast Television’s success and leadership...