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Rogers ‘Unlimited’ Data Plans are Still Misleading, Repeats Bureau

The Competition Bureau is doubling down on its claim that Rogers’ "Infinite" wireless plans are misleading, arguing that the company’s advertisements give the false impression of truly unlimited data. In December, the Bureau sued Rogers, saying its "unlimited data" promise is deceptive because customers experience severe slowdowns—with data speeds reduced by more than 99%—once they...

Rogers and Fido Roaming Rates Increasing Ahead of Spring Break

Well, that took longer than we expected, but Rogers and Fido are set to increase its daily roaming rates ahead of Spring Break. iPhone in Canada has learned Rogers and Fido will be increasing prices on March 3, 2025, for U.S. and international roaming. Both websites confirm the change is happening. "New U.S. and international...

Bell and Virgin Plus Deal: 50% Off U.S. Roaming for Spring Travel

Bell and Virgin Plus have launched limited-time roaming discounts just in time for March Break and spring travel. The promotion, available until May 29, 2025, offers some savings for families travelling together. Under the deal, the first account member roaming each day will pay the standard rate—$13/day in the U.S. and $16/day internationally. Any additional...

Feds Approve Satellite Cell Service to End Wireless Dead Zones

The federal government is moving forward with a plan to improve cell service in rural and remote areas by allowing telecom providers to use satellites to expand coverage. The new policy, announced by Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Thursday, lays the groundwork for companies to offer direct-to-phone satellite connectivity, starting with text messaging later this...

Rogers Cuts Jobs: Customer Service Staff Hit by Nationwide Layoffs

Well, I guess you can say the ‘Big 3’ telecoms in Canada really do copy each other besides matching wireless plans. We previously learned about Telus and Bell offering severance packages to cut staffing numbers, and now Rogers has laid off staff of its own. Rogers has let go of customer service employees across multiple...

Amazon Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise

Amazon MGM Studios has struck a deal with longtime Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to take creative control of the James Bond franchise. The agreement forms a joint venture, allowing Amazon to oversee future 007 films, while Wilson and Broccoli remain co-owners. “Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond...

New on Disney+ Canada: March 2025

Disney+ Canada has revealed today its next lineup of shows and movies and series hitting the streaming service in March 2025. Highlights include the premiere of Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again (there will be a 2 episode premiere), while the premiere of Disney’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is also coming in March. Another new show is...

Bell Investigates After Key Underwater Cable Cut—Again

Bell is searching for answers after its fibre-optic cable connecting Newfoundland and Nova Scotia was deliberately cut for the second time in a year. The latest incident happened on December 24, nearly a year after the first cut on January 4, 2024. Bell’s networks director, David Joice, confirmed that the cable was intentionally severed, likely...