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Did Rogers and Fido Just Quietly Kill Their Community Forums?
The Rogers and Fido online community forums allowed customers to interact with other customers and also get support for issues related to wireless, internet, TV and more from staff. But now it appears Rogers has quietly killed off its online forums, including the Fido forums as well. Navigating to the Rogers and Fido community forums...
Eastlink Plans Rural Internet Shutdowns After Ottawa’s Telecom Ruling
Nova Scotia-based Eastlink says it is “deeply disappointed” with the federal government’s move to let the biggest telecom companies use the networks of smaller, regional providers. In a statement Thursday, Lee Bragg, Executive Vice Chair of Eastlink, warned the decision will hurt long-term competition. “This will have negative and meaningful impacts on competition, counter to...
Wealthsimple Launches Summer Margin Match With Up to 2% Bonus
Toronto-based Wealthsimple is offering investors a chance to earn up to 2% back on qualifying transfers through its Summer Margin Match 2025 promotion. The deal is open to both new and existing clients who register for the offer through the Wealthsimple app, website, or via an invitation. Once registered, participants have 30 days to...
Apple’s iPhone 17 Cases May Feature AirPods Pro-Like Lanyard Loop
Apple plans to include lanyard loop slots at the bottom of its official iPhone 17 cases, mirroring the design first seen on the AirPods Pro 2.
Japan Forces Apple to Allow Non‑WebKit Browsers on iOS
Japan’s new law is compelling Apple to allow non‑WebKit browser engines on iPhone by December, ending Safari exclusivity to boost competition.
OpenAI’s GPT‑5 to Power Apple Intelligence in iOS 26
Apple Intelligence is set to adopt OpenAI’s GPT‑5 in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe next month, upgrading Siri, writing, and visual AI tools.
Microsoft Lens App for iOS, Android to Shut Down Next Month
Microsoft has today confirmed that it will retire the Microsoft Lens mobile app for both iOS and Android, starting in mid‑September 2025.
Quebecor Says No to Tower Selloff, Calls Telus Move a ‘Quick Fix’
Quebecor says it has no plans to sell off its cellphone towers, pushing back on a trend that’s gaining popularity in the telecom world—especially after Telus struck a major deal last week. CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau made it clear during the company’s earnings call that selling infrastructure to raise cash isn’t part of Quebecor’s plan....
Netflix Canada to Stream FIFA Women’s World Cup in Exclusive Deal
Netflix has locked down the exclusive streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup in both Canada and the United States, marking the first time the tournament will be broadcast on a streaming service in Canada. That's a big win for soccer fans, as Netflix just makes it easy to watch from...
Cogeco Threatens to Sue CRTC Over Quebecor Radio Deal Delay
Cogeco is warning it may take the CRTC to court over a delay in deciding whether Quebecor’s online radio station QUB can continue airing on 99.5 FM in Montreal. The dispute stems from a deal between Quebecor and Leclerc Communication, which allows QUB Radio to be broadcast over the air from 6 a.m. to 6...
Telus Tower Still Down 2 Months After Vandalism, Locals Fed Up
It’s been nearly two months since a Telus cell tower was vandalized and toppled in Thorhild County, north of Edmonton—and residents say they’re still struggling without reliable service. About 150 people in the area have been left with little to no cell signal after the tower was knocked down and stripped for copper in mid-June....
Bell’s New 250GB Global Roaming Plan Takes on Telus and Rogers
Rogers launched a global roaming plan back in June, while Telus followed suit last month. Now, as expected, Bell has also debuted a global roaming plan to match its rivals, with Quebec being the battleground thanks to Videotron. Bell’s global roaming plan costs $70/month for bring your own device after autopay, and includes 250GB of...
