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Freedom Mobile Offering Internet Promos, Check Your Account

Freedom Mobile has lowered the price of its home internet plans, initially launched in May. Back in May, promotional internet pricing was as follows for the first 12 months: 30 Mbps for $39 per month (regularly $45 per month) 100 Mbps for $60 per month (regularly $70 per month) 500 Mbps for $80 per month...

Fizz Fixes Bug that Exposed Customer Email Addresses

Videotron’s Fizz has fixed a bug that would allow someone to view someone’s full email address based on their referral code. How did this happen? Sharing your referral code allows others to access your email, which is likely also your account username. By logging in to the Fizz website and navigating to the gifting data...

Loblaw, Rogers and Bell Teaming Up to ‘Rip Off Canadians’, Says NDP

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has urged the commissioner of the Competition Bureau to investigate a partnership between Canada’s largest grocery chain, Loblaw, and Glentel, which is owned by Rogers and Bell. “Loblaws isn’t content just ripping off Canadians when it comes to their groceries. Loblaws is teaming up with Rogers and Bell to rip off...

Fizz Internet Gets New 500 Mbps and 940 Mbps Plans

Videotron’s Fizz has launched new plans for its home internet plans available to customers in Quebec. We have yet to see home internet from Fizz expand its offerings outside of Quebec yet. The new plans are as follows: $49/month: 500 Mbps download, 50 Mbps upload $65/month: 940 Mbps download, 50 Mbps upload These new faster...

Freedom Mobile Expands to Manitoba, Offers $14.50 Canada-US Promo

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has expanded into Manitoba officially on Thursday, offering wireless, home internet and TV services, along with new retail locations in Winnipeg. "Expansion into Manitoba marks a pivotal milestone for Freedom and very good news for Manitoban customers as we will be able to provide them with innovative and affordable telecommunications solutions", says...

Quebecor Slams Loblaw’s Rogers-Bell Deal as Anticompetitive

Pierre Karl Péladeau, CEO of Québecor, is urging the federal government to intervene in a deal between Loblaw and a company owned by Rogers and Bell. The agreement could result in Québecor and other wireless providers being excluded from 180 Loblaw-owned stores through The Mobile Shop kiosks, reports CBC News. In a letter sent to...

Freedom Customer Loses $60K in SIM Swap Scam, Court Rejects Lawsuit

British Columbia Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit against Freedom Mobile, following a SIM swap scam that allegedly led to the theft of over $60,000 in bitcoin from Surrey resident Sepehr Tahmasebpour. The court ruled in favour of the telecom, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in the service terms which the plaintiffs claimed they were...

Freedom Mobile Offering $45/40GB Global Roaming Plan to Some Customers

Freedom Mobile is offering up a special roaming plan for select customers, priced at $45 per month. The company has been sending out targeted emails to select customers, explaining they can “stay connected across 81 international destinations with 40GB of data for only $45/month after Digital Discount." Normally, this plan costs $45/month with only 15GB...

Fizz TV is Coming for Apple and Android Users

Besides the launch of Freedom Mobile home internet and TV today, Quebecor’s Videotron also has TV coming to its prepaid wireless brand, Fizz, iPhone in Canada has learned. That’s according to the Fizz TV app in Apple’s App Store, showing as available for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. The Fizz TV app is also showing...

Freedom Mobile Internet and TV with Promo Pricing Lands May 7 [Update]

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile is set to reintroduce its home internet services and launch a new customizable TV option, aiming to provide a comprehensive and affordable entertainment package to its postpaid customers. Freedom's internet offerings utilize Rogers' cable network infrastructure, delivering speeds ranging from 30Mbps to 1Gbps. The services are initially available in select areas, with...

Freedom Mobile Deal Offers Pre-Owned iPhone 12 for $120

Apple’s iPhone 12 launched back in October 2020, making it nearly four years old. If you’re looking for a certified pre-owned iPhone 12, Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile is offering it for $5/month over 24 months with MyTab financing. What’s the minimum plan for this refurb iPhone 12? Freedom Mobile says a minimum $39/month plan after Digital...