Carriers

Rogers and Fido are doling out free data right now to select customers, notifying them via text message once again. The timing comes ahead of expected Black Friday wireless deals, so this may be a move to keep customers happy and loyal, so they don’t switch away. According to text messages shared by iPhone in...

Telus has launched a new Exclusive Partner Program (EPP) plan that now includes roaming in the Caribbean. EPP plans are special plans offered to employees only by companies that are part of the Telus EPP program, as a perk. An iPhone in Canada reader signed up for this new Telus EPP plan, and shared screenshots...

A recent Telus customer from B.C. shared their experience on RFD describing a disappointing switch from Rogers, noting Telus signals in Langley were really bad, despite being on a $40/200GB 5G+ ‘winback’ plan. So of course what happens? The Rogers ‘winback’ team will always reach out, offering sweetheart deals to lure you back. Just a day...

Telus reported its third quarter earnings for its 2024 fiscal year today, showing solid growth in new customers and increased revenue. The company gained 347,000 new customers across mobile, internet, TV, and security services, driven by demand for their range of services. Telus added 130,000 mobile phone connections and 159,000 connected devices this quarter. They...

The federal government has decided to keep the CRTC’s recent move to allow smaller Internet providers access to the high-speed fibre networks of our 'Big 3' telcos, Bell, Rogers, and Telus. The original CRTC decision aimed to make Internet services more competitive and affordable across the country. Bell Canada recently asked the feds to reverse...

BCE, the parent company of Bell, announced a huge third-quarter loss of $1.2 billion, heavily impacted by $2.11 billion in writedowns, mostly related to Bell Media’s TV and radio divisions. This result marks a major shift from the over $700 million profit recorded in the same quarter a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS)...

Telus-owned Public Mobile looks to be stepping up its Canada-US plans, launching a new $49/100GB plan today. This 100GB plan is at 4G speeds and not 5G, and also includes 1,000 international minutes. You get to use your talk, text and data while in Canada and the USA. Here are Public Mobile’s plans as of...

Telus-owned Koodo has launched Travel Passes, which are international roaming passes beyond its traditional Easy Roam offerings, which start from $14/day. The company's website says there are now Travel Passes for the US, Caribbean & Mexico and Europe. Passes range from 7, 14 and 30 days, with pricing from $50. These passes allow you to...

Rogers-owned Fido is offering up a special deal for existing customers right now, in the form of a $34/60GB Canada-US plan. But of course, there’s a catch, as this is only for add a line, when you bring your own phone. The original price is actually $54/month, but there’s a $20/month off discount, taking it...

Bell’s parent company BCE saw its stock drop nearly 10% on Monday, after announcing its $5 billion purchase of U.S. internet provider Ziply Fiber. The acquisition is causing waves among investors and analysts alike, with Scotia Capital analysts calling it a “perplexing transaction.” Maher Yaghi, Scotia Capital analyst, was skeptical of the purchase by Bell,...

The CRTC announced today that it's reminding phone, internet, and TV providers to be clear about customer protections. That’s according to the CRTC’s Vice-President of Consumer, Analytics and Strategy, Scott Hutton. Companies such as Rogers, Telus and Bell need to inform customers about the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS), which helps resolve issues,...

Videotron’s wireless subsidiary, Fizz, has launched new plans with more data. The company’s website is now showing up to 100GB plans, that also can include US roaming for talk, text and data. Previously, Fizz only offered data buckets up to 80GB. The prices for the 100GB data plan with a US roaming option are below:...