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Bell Deals at 2024 CNE: $34/50GB, Fibe 1.5 Internet and More

The annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) kicked off on Friday at the Exhibition Place in Toronto. Bell again has a booth at the CNE and according to iPhone in Canada readers, offering exclusive deals on wireless plans and internet. Here’s what’s available for Bell cellphone deals, dubbed “hot offers” outside the company’s booth: $34/50GB Bring...

Virgin Plus Offers 100GB Bell Migration Plan to Some Customers

Virgin Plus is offering a special migration plan to select customers for switching to parent company Bell. The offer is a $45 per month plan with 100GB of data, available for bring your own device and SmartPay, which is financing of a new phone. Virgin Plus will also waive the $60 activation fee ($10/month credits...

Bell Earned $64 Million from Ontario Inmate Calls, Reveals Lawsuit

Last year, an ongoing proposed class action lawsuit against Bell and Ontario, sought $150 million in damages for the telecom’s collect call system within Ontario jails, which alleged high calling rates compared to other provinces. Both Bell and province refused to reveal profits they made from inmates. But now, new disclosures revealed by Bell forced...

Here are Bell and Virgin Plus Back to School Deals for 2024

If you're shopping for back to school deals, our 'Big 3' telecoms have some 'deals' available on their websites. We previously shared deals from Rogers and Fido and also Telus and Koodo. Here are the latest student promotions from Bell and its flanker brand Virgin Plus, below. Phone Deals Bell: iPhone 15 Pro Max for...

Bell Confirms Internet and TV Outages in Burlington

Late Thursday evening, Bell reported an Internet and TV services outage affecting some customers in Burlington, Ontario. The disruption is due to another cable cut, according to Bell. The telecoms says they are working to restore service as quickly as possible and thanked customers for their patience. On Friday morning, Bell clarified the service outage...

Bell Adds Free Crave Basic with Ads to Wireless Plans

Bell has added a free perk to its 5G wireless plans, now including Crave Basic with Ads, for a limited time. The change was made on Thursday and a Bell spokesperson confirmed the addition to iPhone in Canada. Crave Basic with Ads launched last summer, priced at $9.99 per month, along with a Crave Standard...

Bell Reports Increased Profits in Q2, After Wave of Job Cuts

Montreal based BCE Inc., the parent company of Bell, announced its financial results for its fiscal Q2 of 2024 on Thursday, seeing growth in several areas. "Bell's Q2 results reflect the Bell team's disciplined execution and continued ability to navigate an evolving marketplace," said Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, in...

Rogers Sponsors Toronto Int’l Film Festival After Bell’s Departure

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced Rogers as the Presenting Sponsor of its 49th edition and the TIFF People’s Choice Awards. The partnership begins with a VIP event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville on September 3, ahead of the annual film festival that runs from September 5-15 of this year. Rogers...

Bell Cellphone Service in Yukon is ‘Embarrassing’, Says Premier

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai didn’t mince words in describing how terrible Bell wireless service is in the territory. In a letter written to Bell’s CEO Mirko Bibic, and shared with the media, Pillai called the service “embarrassing.” He cited how there are frequent dropped calls and poor coverage, even in downtown Whitehorse, reports the Canadian...

Woman Sues Bell Over Alleged Cellphone Privacy Breach

A Cape Breton woman is suing Bell and a customer service agent for allegedly sharing her personal information with online harassers. Richelle McCormick's troubles began after she posted a video defending a transgender rights advocate on TikTok in February 2023. The video drew the ire of an account with over seven million followers, leading to...

Rogers, Telus and Bell Respond to Alberta Wildfires [Update]

Rogers, Telus, and Bell have announced various initiatives to support communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Jasper, Alberta. Rogers Rogers has pledged to match all donations up to $100,000 for the Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Donations can be made by texting ROGERS to 20222 for a $5 donation. Rogers also says...

Bell and Hyundai Extend Partnership, Paving Way for In-Car Wi-Fi

Bell and Hyundai have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership to enhance in-car connected infotainment services for Canadian customers. "Bell has been a trusted partner of Hyundai Motor Group for the past seven years, providing superior services and innovation leadership. We are thrilled to take this relationship into the future to bring even more...