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Telus Expanding Fibre Internet While Bell Cuts Back Over CRTC Ruling

Telus is pushing forward with expanding its fibre internet in key areas, even as it sells access to other internet providers elsewhere in Canada. The company says this strategy makes the most sense for getting a return on its investment. The update came from Telus CFO Doug French, during the company’s Q4 earnings call on...

Bell Let’s Talk Job Cuts: 1,200 Workers Offered Cash to Leave

It’s appears the annual Bell’s Let’s Talk tradition is in full swing, not just for raising mental health initiatives, but when it comes to cutting its workforce again. Bell is offering severance packages to 1,200 union employees across Canada, citing financial challenges and a shrinking workload, the company confirmed Monday to the Globe and Mail....

Bell Drops Fibre Expansion After CRTC Hands Telus an Easy Win

Bell CEO Mirko Bibic isn’t holding back. In response to a CRTC decision that benefits Telus, Bibic announced Bell is slashing its fibre expansion plans, calling the regulator’s move a disaster for investment and competition. The CRTC ruled that big telcos like Telus can resell Bell’s fibre network in areas where they don’t own infrastructure....

Bell’s Q4 Profits Jump, but Postpaid Activations Plummet

Bell’s parent company BCE wrapped up 2024 with strong profits but faced challenges in attracting new mobile customers. While revenue dropped slightly, Bell managed to improve its bottom line, posting a record annual adjusted EBITDA margin of 43.4%. "Bell's financial results for Q4 and throughout 2024 demonstrate steady execution as we balanced growth with profitability,...

Bell and Telus Take Opposite Approaches to Huawei 5G Ban [Update]

Bell and Telus are handling Huawei equipment removal differently amid confusion over a federal ban that stalled after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogued Parliament. All of its Huawei equipment has been removed from its 5G network said Bell to the Globe and Mail, following Ottawa’s directive. “Our understanding is that 5G equipment is anything that...

Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell’s Lunar New Year Deals

Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year (year of the snake) and typically we see our wireless carriers offer promos. As of today, here are the plans being offered by Rogers, Telus and Bell. For most Asian cultures, the number 8 is considered lucky, as when pronounced in Chinese, for example, it sounds...

Barclays Slashes Ratings for Canadian Telcos Amid Sector Turmoil

Barclays has downgraded Rogers to "Equal Weight" and Bell to "Underweight," citing ongoing challenges in Canada’s telecom sector, including price wars and slowing growth. “The Canadian telecom operating environment may continue to see headwinds for a while and stretched balance sheets leave little room for error,” Barclays wrote. The report highlighted aggressive pricing by Rogers...

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Here–But You Have to Donate First

The annual Bell Let’s Talk Day mental health initiative is back. This time around, Bell says if you donate first, they will match donations. Until midnight today, Bell says for every $5 donation you make, they will match it (up to $1 million in total). You can donate by texting YOUTH to 45678. Your wireless...

Bell Launches Crave + TSN Streaming Bundles: What You Need to Know

Bell Media has launched new subscription bundles that combine Crave with TSN or RDS, offering savings compared to individual subscriptions. "Combining Crave, TSN, and RDS as new bundle options provides unbeatable value and makes it even easier for viewers to access their favourite hit series, blockbuster movies, and championship sports," said Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution,...

Bell to Launch Flavour Network and Home Network on Bell TV

Bell and Corus have announced an expanded multi-year agreement to offer Corus networks on Bell Fibe TV and Bell Satellite TV. The deal includes Corus’ new lifestyle channels, Flavour Network and Home Network, which feature popular food, cooking, and home design shows. Back in December, Corus lost the rights to the Food Network U.S. brand,...