Carriers

Telus-owned Public Mobile has now set an end date for its promo 4G plans. The carrier’s website now lists January 27 as the end date for the following 4G plans which include unlimited Canada-wide calling and messaging (these plans aren't anything exciting at all): $19/1GB $23/6GB $29/20GB These plans join the existing 5G Canada-US-Mexico plans:...

Barclays has downgraded Rogers to "Equal Weight" and Bell to "Underweight," citing ongoing challenges in Canada’s telecom sector, including price wars and slowing growth. “The Canadian telecom operating environment may continue to see headwinds for a while and stretched balance sheets leave little room for error,” Barclays wrote. The report highlighted aggressive pricing by Rogers...

The annual Bell Let’s Talk Day mental health initiative is back. This time around, Bell says if you donate first, they will match donations. Until midnight today, Bell says for every $5 donation you make, they will match it (up to $1 million in total). You can donate by texting YOUTH to 45678. Your wireless...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has signed a new three-year agreement with Rogers, making the company the official Presenting Partner of the Festival and the TIFF People’s Choice Award until 2027. This partnership builds on the success of TIFF 2024, which saw a record 700,000 attendees and hundreds of filmmakers and stars--with Rogers as...

Telus has partnered with anime streaming network Crunchyroll to offer subscriptions directly to its customers. Crunchyroll is available as a standalone service, but if you bundle it with Telus Stream+, you can save 10% on the monthly subscription. Crunchyroll has over 1,000 shows and 200 East Asian dramas, ad-free. Subscribers can also access new episodes...

Ookla has released its H2 2025 Connectivity Report for Canada, highlighting Bell Mobility as the fastest mobile provider in Canada.

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, January 16, 2025. New mobile phones available this week Galaxy...

Earlier this month, Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus increased prices to start 2025, removing Boxing Day discounts. Fast forward just over a week later, all three sub-brands of Rogers, Telus and Bell have lowered prices and unified plans to match each other. What are the odds? Check out the changes below: Fido   $40/50GB (was...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced new plans to make Internet services in Canada’s Far North more reliable and affordable. "Throughout our consultation, we heard about the challenges that residents of the Far North face in accessing Internet services and the real impact that has on peoples' daily lives. From disruptions in...

Bell Media has launched new subscription bundles that combine Crave with TSN or RDS, offering savings compared to individual subscriptions. "Combining Crave, TSN, and RDS as new bundle options provides unbeatable value and makes it even easier for viewers to access their favourite hit series, blockbuster movies, and championship sports," said Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution,...

Telus subsidiary Telus International is being sued in a class-action lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court, with investors claiming the company exaggerated its progress in artificial intelligence and caused them financial losses. The suit names Telus International, its parent company, and executives, including Telus CEO Darren Entwistle and Telus International CEO Jeff Puritt, as defendants. The...

Residents near Canon Smith Park in Saskatoon are pushing back against crown corporation SaskTel’s plan to build a cell tower a mere 35 metres from residential homes. The problem? Residents oppose the 35-metre high tower’s visual impact and potential property value drops. Danny Boyer, who lives in the area, started a petition that has since...