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Rogers Centre Upgrades 5G Network Ahead of Taylor Swift Tour
Rogers has completed an $8 million 5G network upgrade at the Rogers Centre in Toronto to ensure a top tier fan experience for Taylor Swift’s upcoming 'The Eras Tour'. With the demand for mobile data surging at Swift's shows worldwide, this investment aims to bring faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity for concertgoers, explained...
Bell Brings USA Network, Oxygen True Crime to Canada, Rebrands Others
Bell Media announced a major content deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution on Thursday, and will bring USA Network and Oxygen True Crime to Canadian audiences for the first time. Starting on January 1, 2025, Bell Media will also bring rebranding as part of a larger overhaul that will see five channels updated and new...
Camosun Chargers Games to Air on Rogers TV for 2024-25
The Camosun Chargers, in partnership with Rogers TV, will broadcast all home basketball and volleyball games for the 2024-25 season on the Rogers South Vancouver Island community channel, in B.C. Rogers TV was formerly operated by Shaw, before it was acquired by Rogers. The partnership aims to make Chargers games more accessible to fans and...
Chatr Launches $149/Year Plan with 30GB Data, Talk and Text
Rogers-owned Chatr has introduced a new plan priced at $149 per year, offering 30GB of data at 4G speeds. The plan includes unlimited Canada-wide calling, allowing customers to make nationwide calls. Subscribers can also send unlimited text, picture, and video messages to Canada, the U.S., and international numbers, but premium messages such as international alerts...
Fido Cranks Up the Heat to Get Customers on Automatic Payments
Rogers-owned Fido is putting more pressure on customers to set up automatic payments, to get the lowest possible monthly pricing. Fido has increased its automatic payments discount—available when you set up a preauthorized credit card payment—to $10 per month, up from $5 per month. This has resulted in the same pricing after the new $10...
Public Mobile Customers are Seeing “5G+” Icons: Here’s Why
Some Public Mobile customers have started seeing “5G+” icons in their device status bars, particularly those on 5G plans and more. Back in March, we saw Telus and Koodo customers note they were starting to see “5G+” icons. At the time, this was because Android and iPhone and customers were seeing their devices connect to...
Rogers to Shut Down Prepaid Services by December
iPhone in Canada readers have reported receiving a text from Rogers announcing the end of its prepaid services. According to the text message we obtained on Friday, Rogers prepaid services will no longer be available starting on December 16, 2024. The company says this change is part of its plan to streamline services and focus...
Bell’s Virgin Plus Removes 5G Plans: What You Need to Know
Bell’s Virgin Plus looks to have called it quits with 5G plans on its website. As of writing, 5G plans are no longer available for new customers, as only 4G speed plans are showing. Recently, the long 5G speed plan remaining on the Virgin Plus website was its $65/75GB offering. That’s no longer available, according...
Telus EPP Offers Insane Deal on Google’s Pixel 9 Pro
If your employer offers the Telus Exclusive Partner Program (EPP), you can get a pretty good deal on Google’s latest Pixel 9 Pro smartphone. According to the Telus EPP site in Ontario, a RFD user says the Pixel 9 Pro 128GB in Obsidian, Hazel, or Porcelain, can be obtained for $763 on a 24-month term....
Telus’ Mobile Klinik Just Changed the Game for Refurbished Devices
Telus-owned Mobile Klinik is partnering with tech company Apkudo to streamline its device repair and refurbishment services across its Canadian locations. The collaboration makes Mobile Klinik the first major retailer in Canada to use Apkudo’s Circular Industry Platform, which automates device testing and grading to improve efficiency and quality control. With Apkudo’s tech, Mobile Klinik...
Rogers, Fido Price Increase: Select Plans Up $5, Check Your Bill
Rogers and Fido have notified select customers that their wireless plans are going up in price. The company notified customers that they would be increasing prices by $5 per month starting today, October 9, 2024. "We continuously invest in our network to bring you the best mobile experience in Canada. To help support these investments,...
Virgin Plus Member Perk: Get 6 Months of Crave for 33% Off
Bell’s Virgin Plus is offering a new perk for its members, giving subscribers a discount on Bell Media’s streaming service, Crave. Virgin Plus members can get the first six months of Crave Basic for just $39.99, a savings compared to the regular monthly rate. Essentially you’re paying $6.67/month, instead of $9.99 per month for the...
