Carriers
PCMag Tests Bell, Rogers, Telus and Videotron: Here’s Who Won
Bell takes the top spot among Canada's four major carriers in PCMag's 2026 mobile network rankings, while Videotron wins on price and reader satisfaction.
Telus Brings Toy Story 5 to GTA Stores With Free Power Banks
TELUS is turning five GTA stores into Toy Story 5 photo experiences on October 17 and 18, with limited-edition power banks for early shoppers and a nationwide home cinema contest.
Freedom Mobile’s 3G Shutdown Hits Peterborough Next Month: Check Your Phone
Freedom Mobile's 3G shutdown hits Peterborough on October 17, 2026. Here's what happens to older phones and how to check if yours supports VoLTE.
Sportsnet+ Prices Just Went Up in Canada Ahead of the NHL Season
Sportsnet+ prices are up in Canada as of September 22, with Premium at $44.99 CAD per month and Standard at $34.99 CAD per month. Monday Night Hockey now streams exclusively on Sportsnet+, and linear TV subscribers must buy a $12.99 CAD monthly add-on to watch.
Rogers Cut Its Shipping Fee to $9. Now It’s Going Back to $25
Rogers’ website now warns the $9 online shipping fee on eligible devices returns to $25 on October 5, ending the limited-time rate cut that followed CRTC scrutiny in July.
iPhone 18 Pro Quietly Boosts Freedom Mobile Reception, Users Report
Freedom Mobile customers say the iPhone 18 Pro's C2 modem is delivering noticeably better reception, with one user measuring a 10 to 12 dB signal improvement over an iPhone 13.
Telus Asks Federal Court to Pause CRTC Fight Over $15 SIM Fee
Telus is asking the Federal Court of Appeal to put its challenge against the CRTC on hold while the regulator decides whether the carrier’s $15 SIM and eSIM fee breaks new consumer protection rules, according to a September 18 court filing obtained by iPhone in Canada. In the new filing, submitted Friday afternoon by Telus...
Rogers Phone Upgrade Scam Prompts Another Ontario Police Warning
Another Ontario police force is warning Rogers and Fido customers about a phone delivery scam that has already prompted alerts from several police services and left some victims facing thousands of dollars in charges. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police issued the latest warning this week, saying scammers are calling customers with fake upgrade or...
Rogers, Telus and Bell Back Ottawa’s Plan for a New Canadian Internet Network
The feds want to help build a new nationwide internet network designed to keep more Canadian data and internet traffic under Canadian control, according to The Globe and Mail. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan Tuesday at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. The federal government says it will help finance a new high-capacity...
Rogers Extends Mobi Bike Share Deal in Vancouver, Gives Away 200,000 Free Minutes
Rogers is extending its Mobi by Rogers bike share sponsorship in Vancouver for another three years, with the new agreement keeping the carrier’s name on the service through 2029. The renewal begins in 2027, and Rogers is marking the extension by giving away 200,000 minutes of free rides through the rest of 2026, although the...
Freedom Mobile Adds New $80, $90 and $100 Plans With Up to 50GB Global Roaming
Freedom Mobile updated its website yesterday to add new plans to the line up, offering more expensive plans that include more roaming data. New $80, $90 and $100 monthly options are available as part of the Total Freedom lineup compared to last week, with larger Roam Beyond data buckets and advertised as “extra value" from...
Koodo Pushes 1 Gbps 5G Upgrade to More Customers at No Extra Cost
Koodo’s rollout of faster 5G speeds appears to be reaching more customers, with the Telus flanker now telling some users their plans have been upgraded to speeds of up to 1 Gbps at no extra cost. In a text message sent to customers, Koodo says: “Voila! Your plan has been upgraded to 5G 1Gbps speeds.”...