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August 29, 2024 1 year ago

CRTC says separate MVNO agreement required for Bell network access

Peladeau lambasts “contradictory” decision By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC said Thursday that Quebecor must come to an agreement on separate terms with Bell unrelated to the commission-approved tariff in order to… Continue Reading

August 28, 2024 1 year ago

CRTC commits over $17M in Broadband Fund money to improve mobile service along eight major roads

The CRTC is committing more than $17 million through its Broadband Fund to Bell Canada, TBayTel, Telus Communications and Sogetel Mobilité to build new cell towers and improve mobile wireless… Continue Reading

August 28, 2024 1 year ago

Rogers partners with Nova Credit to help newcomers build credit and finance new smartphones

Rogers Communications announced Wednesday a new partnership with cross-border credit bureau Nova Credit to help newcomers build credit in Canada and finance a new smartphone, making… Continue Reading

August 23, 2024 1 year ago

Telus joins U.S. AI safety consortium

Telus said Thursday it is participating in a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative to support the development and deployment of trustworthy and safe artificial intelligence. The U.S. AI Safety Institute… Continue Reading

August 22, 2024 1 year ago

Bell in legal battle with American firm over confidentiality of cell tower leases in Quebec

By Ahmad Hathout Bell is battling an American firm in the Quebec court system after the telecom accused it of breaching confidentiality rules by getting landlords to reveal the lease… Continue Reading

August 21, 2024 1 year ago

Videotron adds 45 more destinations to Canada-International mobile plan

Quebecor’s Videotron announced Wednesday it has added 45 new destinations to its Canada-International mobile plan. “Starting today, subscribers to the Canada-International plan can use… Continue Reading

August 20, 2024 1 year ago

Videotron’s Fizz now selling new and refurbished mobile phones online

Selected phones come with up to 60-per-cent discount on mobile plans for 24 months

Videotron’s discount mobile carrier Fizz announced Tuesday it is… Continue Reading