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CRTC Demands Answers From Rogers Over New $5 Fee on Wireless Bills

The CRTC is pushing back on Rogers after the carrier (and its flanker brand Fido) told customers it's adding a $5 monthly charge to their bills starting July 15, calling it a "Wireless Plan Rate Adjustment." In a letter dated June 23, Scott Hutton, the CRTC's Vice-President of Consumer, Analytics and Strategy, wrote to Howard...

Telus CEO Shares Parting Wish for the Feds to Open Market to Foreign Players

Outgoing Telus CEO Darren Entwistle wants the federal government to scrap foreign ownership caps for Canada's biggest telecom companies entirely. Speaking with The Globe and Mail's Editorial Board, Entwistle made the case that lifting these limits would boost competition and could double as a useful chip in upcoming trade talks with the US. "Let's let...
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Google Home Speaker Review: Is Gemini for Your Desk Worth It?

Google just kicked off the next era of the smart home with its new Google Home Speaker. It costs $139.99 in Canada and it's basically the front door to Google's whole Gemini AI setup. Google sent over a unit in Hazel (it's a dark grey) to try out, which has a nice earthy look to...