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CRTC Blocks Videotron From Killing Off Cheap Internet Speeds

The CRTC has denied a request from Quebecor's Videotron that would have driven up prices for Canadians on the cheapest internet plans available from smaller providers. Videotron applied back in October 2025 to remove four low-speed wholesale tiers it sells to competing ISPs: 5Mbps down, 10Mbps down, 15Mbps down and 20Mbps down. The company argued it...
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Fizz Teams Up With EB Games Canada to Sell Exclusive Mobile Starter Pack

Prepaid carrier Fizz is expanding its retail presence across the country through a new distribution agreement with EB Games Canada. Starting today, customers can purchase an exclusive Fizz Starter Pack at 140 participating EB Games locations. Designed specifically for gamers and collectors, the bundle costs $25 and includes perks valued at over $100, says Fizz....
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Fizz Refreshes Its Brand With a New Look and a New Tagline

Quebecor's prepaid brand Fizz is getting a makeover it announced on Wednesday. After eight years of growth in Quebec and an expansion that has pushed it into Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, the carrier has rolled out a new brand identity, along with a new tagline: "Fizz, a no-brainer." "Fizz's distinctive, refreshing signature and...
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Fizz Begins Rolling Out Long-Awaited Wi-Fi Calling Feature

Fizz is officially bringing Wi-Fi Calling to its mobile members, allowing users to place calls and send text messages over a Wi-Fi connection when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. We previously told you that Fizz had launched support pages for the new feature. Now we have the first communication on the matter according to...
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Fizz Wi-Fi Calling Is Rolling Out and Here Is How to Enable It

Fizz mobile subscribers now have access to Wi-Fi Calling, allowing users to place calls and send text messages over a local Wi-Fi connection when cellular reception is weak or non-existent. The carrier recently updated its website with an official Wi-Fi Calling support guide detailing the full rollout and exact setup steps. To use the feature,...
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Freedom Mobile and Fizz Fuel Big Subscriber Growth for Quebecor

Quebecor posted its second quarter results with mobile subscriber growth and rising revenue per customer, something that is getting harder to pull off in Canadian wireless right now. The Montréal based company brought in $1.44 billion in revenue, up 4.3 per cent year over year. Free cash flow rose 11.7 per cent to $418.7 million...
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Fizz Wi-Fi Calling and RCS Support Spotted in iOS 27 Beta Code

Fizz appears to be preparing support for Wi-Fi Calling and RCS messaging, according to details shared by an iPhone in Canada reader. After updating to Apple's iOS 27 Public Beta 4, a reader noticed a new Wi-Fi Calling toggle appeared under their iPhone cellular settings (within Fizz carrier update 71.5.14). While attempting to turn the...