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Public Mobile’s $35 Plan Now Works in the US and Mexico But Loses 10GB of Data
Telus-owned prepaid brand Public Mobile has tweaked its plans again, as expected. Last week we told you its entry plan was set to see reduced data due to the end of a promo today, and that happened as expected. Here are Public Mobile’s plans as of May 12, 2026: $22 talk and text 4G $25/3GB...
Telus and the Feds Agree to Build Massive AI Data Centres in B.C.
The federal government and Telus are teaming up to build a major AI data centre in British Columbia, part of a push to make sure Canada has its own computing muscle rather than leaning on foreign infrastructure. The idea is straightforward: keep Canadian data and intellectual property on Canadian soil. As demand for AI processing...
Best Prepaid Plans in Canada for May 2026: Fizz vs. Public, Lucky & Chatr
We’ve analyzed the latest wireless plans from Rogers, Telus, Bell, and Freedom Mobile for May 2026, including their flanker brands Fido, Koodo, and Virgin Plus. To finish our review, let’s look at pricing for the prepaid brands—Chatr, Lucky Mobile, and Public Mobile—along with Quebecor’s Fizz, where the best rates always require autopay. Public Mobile $35/35GB...
Public Mobile’s Cheapest 5G Plan Is Getting Worse Next Week
Telus-owned prepaid brand Public Mobile is set to make changes on its entry 5G plan, which is currently priced at $35 with 35GB of data. On Friday, Public Mobile added a label to say the $35 offer “ends May 11”. So that means we can expect changes, likely in the form of reduced data. Here...
Telus Is Adding Customers but the Pricing War Is Squeezing Its Bottom Line
Telus dropped its first quarter results for 2026 on Friday, and the headline number is 262,000 new mobile and fixed connections added in what the company called an intensely competitive market. Telus was the last of the Big 3 to share their first quarter earnings. On the wireless side, Telus brought in 428,000 gross mobile...
Fido vs Virgin Plus vs Koodo in May 2026: Higher Prices, Fewer Options
Every month, we go under the hood of the Canadian wireless market to track the shifting strategies of flanker brands Fido, Virgin Plus, and Koodo, alongside their parent companies Rogers, Bell, and Telus. Let’s dive into the current 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) landscape after autopay discounts, shall we? Fido $40/20GB (was $35) $45/60GB (was...
Rogers vs Telus vs Bell vs Freedom: Best Cellphone Plans – May 2026
We're about one week into May, so let's check in on wireless plan pricing from Rogers, Telus, Bell, and Freedom Mobile compares to last month. It's clear right now is not the best time to jump on a new cellphone plan. Rogers $60/60GB (was 100GB) $65/100GB (was $70/175GB) — now includes Canada-US-Mexico (was Canada-US only)...
Telus Uses AI to Change Agent Accents. Rogers and Bell Won’t
Telus is using artificial intelligence to alter the accents of its call centre agents in real time through its subsidiary Telus Digital, and the backlash has been swift. Labour advocates are calling the practice deceptive, and the federal government is being urged to require disclosure whenever the technology is used. Rogers and Bell, meanwhile, say...
B.C. Telus Outage: Botched Copper Theft Knocks Out 911 and Cell Service
Thousands of residents across northwest B.C. are currently without phone or internet service after a failed attempt to steal copper cables cut off crucial Telus fibre lines. The outage began around 3 a.m. Monday near Sheraton, B.C., roughly 20 kilometres east of Burns Lake. According to Telus, vandals targeting copper cables accidentally cut through the...
Telus Alleges Man Who Died During 911 Outage Contributed to His Own Death
A legal dispute between Telus and a Manitoba family is drawing public attention after the telecom giant filed a defence that takes direct aim at the man whose death sparked the lawsuit. Dean Switzer was 55 years old when he suffered a heart attack at his Fisher Branch home on the night of March 23,...
Public Mobile Down? Here’s How to Fix Your Data and Calls Right Now
Public Mobile users across Canada are reporting issues with cellular data and outgoing calls following a system update that took place early Wednesday morning. While the carrier briefly posted troubleshooting advice to its community forums, the message was later removed, leaving many customers looking for answers. The connectivity issues appear to be a side effect...
Public Mobile Slashed Data on Its $40 and $45 Plans — Here’s What Changed
Telus-owned Public Mobile has revamped its 5G plan pricing on Wednesday, now that some promos have ended, according to price checks by iPhone in Canada. Here are Public Mobile’s plans as of April 29, 2026: $22/0GB 4G $25/3GB 4G $27/10GB 4G $30/20GB 4G $35/35GB 5G $40/75GB (was 100GB) Canada-US-Mexico 5G $45/100GB (was 175GB) Canada-US-Mexico 5G...