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Bell, Virgin Plus iPhone 16 Pre-Order Date: Sept. 13

Bell and Koodo customers looking to pre-order the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can do so this Friday, September 13, just like Apple.ca. On the front page of its website, Bell has a picture of the iPhone 16 and says, "Get it on Canada’s fastest and most reliable 5G+ network for iPhone. Pre-order starts...

Bell TSN Streaming Promo Offers 50% Off for 1 Year

If you’ve been waiting for a streaming deal on Bell Media’s TSN, there’s a deal right now that offers up to 50% off regular prices. A TSN subscription with TSN+ (the standalone streaming option) is available for 6-months at $80, or 1 year for $120 (includes TSN+). The 6-month deal works out to $13.33 per...

Bell 5G+ Signals Showing Up in Prince George

If you’re a Bell wireless customer in Prince George, you may have noticed 5G+ signals are showing up on your compatible smartphone. According to iPhone in Canada readers, 5G+ signals were lit up on the weekend, readily available near Prince George Secondary School. Speed tests performed saw varying download speeds, ranging from 265 Mbps to...

Bell Media Shifts Aim to Warner Bros. in Rogers Showdown

Bell Media has intensified its legal battle against Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking to enforce its non-compete rights and filing for an injunction to prevent Rogers from broadcasting Warner Bros. Discovery content for two years. This action follows the announcement that Rogers will take over the Canadian rights to the programming starting in January 2025, including...

Bell’s Wireless Service in Yukon is So Bad a Hotline was Set Up

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 Internet Outage in Toronto for Some, ETA for Fix is Friday

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...

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...