Quebecor says it is disappointed following a CRTC arbitration decision made today, regarding the access rates it must pay to Telus under the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) regime. "We are surprised that the CRTC wants to limit the choices of Canadians who would like to enjoy innovative new wireless plans at better prices,” said...
Telus has unveiled a new environmental offer, "Buy One, Plant One," aimed at adding to reforestation efforts during Earth Month, when customers buy an Android device. From April 18 through May 16, Telus pledges to plant a tree for each new or certified pre-owned Android device purchased by new, returning, or business customers, committing to...
Remember when the CEOs of Rogers, Telus and Bell were summoned to Ottawa to explain to Members of Parliament why wireless prices were increasing? Well, the meeting took place with the House of Commons industry committee on Monday. Instead of showing up in person, the CEOs of the ‘Big 3’ attended virtually, to explain what’s...
Last fall, Telus-owned Koodo debuted some Black Friday plans alongside its rivals, including a $29 per month plan with 30GB of data. Four months later, Koodo has notified customers of a price increase already on this $29 plan, according to info obtained by iPhone in Canada. Koodo noted an update on customer billing statements, noting...
Earlier this week, a report from the Competition Bureau said some cell plans were costlier after the Rogers-Shaw merger. This story also mentioned a plan by the federal NDP to summon the executives of the ‘Big 3’ telcos in Canada to speak on phone pricing and affordability. Now, on Wednesday, in a unanimous vote, Members...
Cisco and Telus have announced the introduction of new 5G capabilities for connected cars in North America, making the announcement at Mobile World Congress. The IoT Control Center from Telus and Cisco, is set to introduce features aimed at improving the driver user experience. This includes new 5G capabilities and subscription Wi-Fi services that car...
According to credit-rating agency Morningstar DBRS, Canada's significant immigration surge is driving subscriber growth for the nation's four largest telecom providers, specifically Rogers, Telus, Bell and Quebecor. However, the report warns that substantial investments in network infrastructure are necessary to accommodate the rising demand for services. According to the report, Canada's "ambitious" immigration strategy, which...
Samsung, Telus, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to have Telus as the first North American telecom provider to transform its roaming architecture. The traditional method of routing roaming traffic—encompassing voice, data, and SMS—through the provider's home country often leads to reduced speeds. Telus plans to integrate its network within AWS Regions globally through...
Telus is inviting Canadians to sign up for their SmartHome+ Beta program to test and provide feedback on smart home tech, before it’s released for the public. The program is open to residents of Canada who are comfortable with new technology and self-installing smart devices such as doorbell cameras and smart thermostats. The SmartHome+ Beta...
Speaking at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) public consultation today, Bell and Telus took their chance to explain their stances on sharing its network to smaller competitors. Bell wants specific conditions on the access of smaller internet providers to competitors' fibre networks. This appeal was made during the CRTC's ongoing consultation on fostering...
Starting today, the CRTC is launching its public hearing to review the wholesale high-speed access framework, set to conclude on Friday. Major telecoms, smaller independent ISPs (those remaining anyways) and public advocacy groups are set to appear at the hearing, to present their arguments. Today will see OpenMedia and the Public Interest Advocacy Centre appear....
Telus has announced that it will discontinue its Drive+ service that launched back in 2017. This move will see Drive+ devices becoming non-operational and the Telus Drive+ app losing its connectivity to these devices. Telus explained to Drive+ customers yesterday in an email that the service was shutting down, according to information obtained by iPhone...
