Telus

In late June, we reported Quebec's Videotron launched a $30/month 6GB data plan. Such data plans originally popped up from the 'Big 3' carriers as 'limited promotions' during the times of available iPhone upgrades. For those unaware, the first introduction of the 6GB plan was back in 2008 when consumers dismissed Rogers' initial iPhone data...

For Saskatchewan residents looking for service with an iPhone, Telus has a competing promotional offer to combat some of the SaskTel offers: Voice & Data $55 Minutes: 200 daytime Evenings/Weekends: Unlimited @ 6PM Data: 5GB Promotions: Unlimited Text/Picture/Video messages, My10 Nationwide, Free Voicemail 3 This plan is basically the same Telus plan offered to the...

In the aftermath of the riot in Vancouver after game seven of the Stanley Cup final, Vancouver recognized many citizens who attempted to protect the city against the onslaught of hooligans. One of those good citizens is Chris Ivany. Chris Ivany, a 33-year-old welder who was in downtown Vancouver during the chaos, saw rioters attempting...

In November, we first reported Telus introduced a change to their Early Device Upgrade program, allowing for the elimination of cancellation fees for upgrades. Today, the company is officially making this new change public. Telus is starting to emerge as a 'favourite' in the wireless industry thanks to recent changes that are favourable towards customers....

This week, Telus extended their no activation fee promotion and is continuing to waive the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. The promotion is actually effective June 16, 2011 which means that any new activations since then will receive the credit. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is...

After laying out a plan to reduce roaming rates by up to 60%, Telus is now set to increase both the 411 directory assistance and pay-per-use text message rates for August 10, 2011. The current 411 directory assistance rate is $2.00/call. The new rate effective August 10 will be $2.50. The current sent/received pay-per-use text...

Koodo never officially supported the iPhone 4, but we first posted about users getting carrier updates for Personal Hotspot. Today, that has all changed as Koodo Mobile now offers the iPhone 4, which will be available at all Koodo Shops on July 15, 2011. Here are a couple plans users can get with the iPhone...

For those using Telus service for your wireless needs, you will be happy to know that as of June 27 Telus is reducing their international roaming rates by up to 60%! The upcoming changes are as follows: Western Europe, Mexico, Oceania Voice roaming - $1.50/minute (25-50% savings) Data roaming - $10/MB (60% savings) Middle East,...

iPhone 4 users on Koodo have started to receive carrier updates to enable Personal Hotspot. Previously, users were unable to activate this feature even after endless inquiries to Koodo technical support. Now, it appears Koodo has finally listened. Now, all you have to do is install the carrier update and you should see Personal Hotspot...

In response to Rogers, Telus has now reduced the rate of their Unlimited Quebec package to $45/month until June 15, 2011. For plan details, see below: $45/month Minutes: Unlimited Local & Long Distance in Quebec Features: Group Calling, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding The price reduction is available for new and existing Telus subscribers. [MobileSyrup]

If you're looking to start up cellular service with an iPhone on Telus, the company is now offering $100 off select smartphones and iPhones! The offer is applicable to new 3-year contract activations on plans $50 and higher until June 3, 2011. To get the $100, follow the three steps below: 1.) Sign in to...

This week, Telus has extended their $55+ Voice and Data plan for iPhone until June 30, 2011. The plan was originally set to expire on May 3, 2011. For reference, the $55+ Voice and Data plan is detailed below: Minutes: 200 daytime Evenings/Weekends: Unlimited @ 6PM Data: 1GB Promotions: Unlimited Text/Picture/Video messages, My10 Nationwide, Free...