A day after Rogers unveiled its 6GB Super Plan promotion, both Bell and Virgin Mobile (a Bell flanker brand) have responded with similar promotions. The offers are quite similar but do feature a few small differences. The key points of the Bell and Virgin Mobile promotions are as follows: Bell Mobility Virgin Mobile Canada Anytime minutes 200 300 Data […]
Voice and data plans
Rogers launches 6GB Super Plan promotion
On the same day that Rogers quietly launched the Sony Xperia ion, it has relaunched its famous 6GB data plan promotion. Now called the Rogers 6 GB Super Plan, this version of its limited time offer comes with: 6 GB of Data Unlimited Canada-wide MY10 calling Unlimited messaging Unlimited 6PM evening & weekend calling 200 weekday minutes According to Rogers, […]
CA$19 billion class action “system access fee” lawsuit to go ahead in Canada
A CA$19 billion class action lawsuit over “system access fees” will move forward after a Supreme Court of Canada decision. The high court also declined to hear an appeal by the carriers over lower court decisions. The case will be heard in the lower court where awards are usually worth substantially less than the claims that were made. Merchant Law […]
Mobilicity launches Samsung Galaxy S 4G and updated plans
Mobilicity today launched the Samsung Galaxy S 4G along with updated data plans. The Galaxy S 4G was quite the device when it came out nearly two years ago and remains a decent entry-level smartphone today. Samsung Galaxy S 4G specifications: Processor: 1GHz single-core Operating system: Google Android 2.3 Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM and tri-band (AWS) UMTS/HSPA Other connectivity: GPS, […]
WIND Mobile launches new plans
WIND Mobile today announced that it has revamped its calling plans. Replacing all of its older plans are only two plans, the WIND 25 Plan and the WIND 40 Plan. “We’re simplifying your choice, reducing your anxiety and helping you make the right decision by offering you only two monthly plans. Two very clear, very simple and very amazing plans.” […]
Rumour: TELUS LTE devices to be supported by current data plans
TELUS is expected to launch its LTE network sometime this quarter. The carrier has already announced the LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Note and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Now, a leaked training document obtained by MobileSyrup is now shedding light on the pricing strategy TELUS may use. It appears that TELUS will support its faster network with its current plans. The […]
Republic Wireless now really unlimited
Republic Wireless launched in November with an unlimited voice, text and data plan for just US$19 per month. The carrier provided a “fair use policy” to ensure that cellular usage was minimized in favour of Wi-Fi and VoIP. Many customers found this policy confusing as it was tied to an “index” called the Cellular Usage Index (CUI) that set threshold […]
New carrier Republic Wireless to launch November 8th with US$19 unlimited plan
A new carrier is set to launch in the US on November 8th. Called Republic Wireless, it will offer unlimited voice, text and data plans for just US$19 per month. It will manage this by primarily using Wi-Fi calling and falling back on a mobile network only when you’re outside of Wi-Fi range. Text messages will also be sent over […]