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The federal government and Bell have wrapped up a joint project to get reliable cell coverage onto a remote stretch of road in Quebec. The work covered a 28-kilometre section of road in Obedjiwan, home to the Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation in the Mauricie region. The project got $806,285 in federal funding through the...

Telus is asking the CRTC to let carriers lock new phones to their network for up to 60 days after purchase, and the company says it plans to start doing it on July 30 whether or not the regulator signs off first. The carrier filed a Part 1 application with the CRTC on May 22,...

Bell updated its website yesterday to note a new perk for its higher end plans, with 10,000 Aeroplan points now available. The company's $85 and $100 per month 'unlimited' roaming plans (that have a 5GB/day cap) now indicate you can get Aeroplan points issued "over 12 months of subscription with account in good standing". Initially,...

We're into the thick of summer and that means it's time to take a look at cellphone pricing from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile in July, compared to June. Let's get right into it shall we? Rogers $65/60GB (was $60) $70/100GB (was $65) Canada-US-Mexico (24 months roaming only; was 12) $85 (was $80)/Unlimited Canada-US-Mexico-Caribbean...

Bell has knocked Rogers off the top spot in Canada's fixed broadband reliability rankings, something that hasn't happened in the history of the report. According to Opensignal's June 2026 Canada Fixed Broadband Experience Report released today, Bell scored 789 out of a possible 1000 points, edging out Rogers, who came in second at 776. Telus...

Sponsored Content: This coverage is brought to you by Bell Canada. The Future-Ready Summary: Bell has officially launched 5G+ Advanced, the next evolution of wireless connectivity. This deployment uses a 5G Standalone (SA) core to deliver peak theoretical speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps. Bell has officially moved into the next era of mobile connectivity...

Quebecor still wants to buy Corus Entertainment, and it's not being quiet about it. The Quebec media giant (and parent of Freedom Mobile, Videotron and Fizz) filed a letter with the CRTC this week, asking the regulator to reject Corus's own restructuring plan and clear the way for a takeover instead. Quebecor president and CEO...

Sponsored Content: This coverage is brought to you by Bell Canada. Story at a Glance: What is 5G+ Advanced? It is Bell's fastest network yet, utilizing a new 5G Standalone (SA) core and 3800 MHz spectrum to deliver a more responsive mobile experience. Bell 5G+ Advanced reaches peak theoretical download speeds of up to 4.3...

A group of former Bell employees has taken the company to court, and the case centres on a fight over what counted as acceptable office attendance. The Toronto Star reports that nearly 50 former employees are suing parent company BCE, alleging they were wrongfully terminated as part of a broader round of cost cuts. Bell has...

Bell, Rogers and Telus aren't backing down on a handful of new cellphone fees, even after Canada's telecom regulator warned the charges might be illegal, according to a report from The Globe and Mail, summarizing the latest replies from carriers. In letters filed with the CRTC on Wednesday, all three carriers confirmed they plan to...

Rogers and Fido have quietly added a new $40 device setup charge for customers who buy or upgrade to a new device, the latest salvo in an ongoing fight between Canada's big telecoms and the CRTC over junk fees. The fee showed up on Rogers and Fido's websites a few days ago, mirroring what Bell...

Bell has cut nearly 700 jobs across multiple business units in recent weeks, according to the Toronto Star, making it one of the company's largest rounds of layoffs in recent years. BCE spokesperson Luc Levasseur confirmed approximately 690 workers, roughly one percent of BCE's total workforce, were let go as part of ongoing restructuring. "Organizational...