Telus-owned Koodo announced today that it is offering a three-month Amazon Prime membership as an add-on to its mobility service. The offer is available to both new and existing customers with plans starting at $55 per month. After the initial three months, the Amazon Prime membership will renew at its regular price of $9.99 per...
Today marks the expansion of the Rogers-owned TTC wireless network to other carriers, including its rivals Telus and Bell. Rogers opened up its 5G wireless network one day early yesterday, ahead today’s federal government-mandated expansion. Bell confirmed with iPhone in Canada on Monday that its customers now have wireless access on the TTC. Now, Telus...
Rogers announced today the activation of its 5G network in key areas of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system. The move aims to provide seamless connectivity for transit riders across all major Canadian wireless carriers. Effective today, customers of all major Canadian wireless carriers can access 5G services in specific areas of the TTC...
Telus has activated its standalone 5G (5G SA) network in Western Canada, just a week after launching the service in Eastern Canada. Users in Edmonton have reported successful connections to 5G SA on Android phones, with speed tests showing over 1 Gbps. The network is accessible throughout Edmonton, from the north to the south and...
Over a month after Rogers launched 5G cellphone service in the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway, Bell and Telus are set to offer the same service by the federal government-mandated October 3 deadline. The development comes after federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne directed Rogers to extend access to other major telecom companies. "This solution that...
Telus has launched a new tier of home Internet service, offering PureFibre X customers in Alberta and British Columbia access to the fastest Internet speeds in Western Canada. The new PureFibre X 3.0 gigabit Internet service provides symmetrical upload and download speeds of 3.0 Gbps. Telus says it is the only provider offering 100% fibre-to-the-home...
Koodo is offering up a special deal to lure back former customers to the company, known unofficially as a ‘winback’ offer’. The latest is in the form of a $25 per month plan with 30GB of 5G data. That’s according to an email received by a former Koodo customer this week, that switched away three...
Telus and Koodo’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pricing is now available, along with pre-orders for the new smartphones from Apple. “There’s no better way to experience iPhone 15 than at TELUS. We are excited to offer our customers Apple’s newest iPhone 15 series lineup, including iPhone 15 Pro with powerful camera and A17...
Telus and Koodo will start iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders on Friday, September 15, 2023, according to information on the company websites. Telus says, “coming soon: iPhone 15 family” and notes pre-orders will begin at 5am PDT/8am EDT on Friday. Customers are told to “register now” to get updates. Telus doesn’t share any...
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Canada's major telcos— Rogers, Telus, and Bell—have announced support to affected Canadians and their families. Rogers announced that it will temporarily waive long-distance call and SMS charges for its Rogers, Fido, and chatr customers to Morocco until September 19, 2023. In a bid to further aid...
In a significant announcement made today, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, revealed new spectrum licence conditions, mandating Rogers give Telus, Bell and other carriers wireless access to the TTC subway, by October 3, 2023. This announcement was made with Olivia Chow, Toronto's Mayor, and several members of Parliament from the Toronto area...
Rogers rolled out wireless service on select sections of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system last Wednesday, and the move has its rivals Telus and Bell unhappy, as a federal consultation on the issue is still underway. “Rogers has demonstrated a complete lack of co-operation on access for all riders, refusing to meet with...
