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Bell, which controls nearly all cell towers in the Yukon, is facing ongoing criticism regarding its wireless service in the region. Premier Ranj Pillai slammed Bell’s wireless service last month, publicly calling it “embarrassing,” in a scathing letter to the company’s CEO Mirko Bibic. But the situation also affects everyone with a cellphone, regardless of...

Bell is dealing with an internet outage in Toronto for some customers. On Thursday morning, the company said on X, "Some customers in Toronto may be experiencing a service interruption due to a fibre cut caused by vandalism. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience." An iPhone...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...