The application form for the Montreal Community Investment Committee's grant, originated by TELUS, is now open for submissions. Canadian charities, registered and dedicated to empowering youth through health or education programs, may qualify for funding of up to USD 20,000. Interested organizations are encouraged to explore the grants provided by the Community Investment Committees.
Telecom Operators
Save Big on New Phones and Earn Cashback With Rogers Red Credit Card
Rogers Communications is making it easier for customers to put more money and the latest phones in their pockets with the new Rogers red credit card.
Rogers Hits Record High in Complaints, Investors Warned of Red Flags
In its 15-year history, the federal telecom and television ombudsman recorded the highest number of complaints against Rogers, surpassing any other Canadian provider for the first time. One out of every five complaints is concerning Rogers, overtaking Bell Canada, which received the most complaints in every previous year.
Rogers Now Provides 5G Service, Reliable 911 Access in Toronto’s Subway
Rogers Communications’ customers can now talk, text and stream on 5G in tunnels and stations in the busiest sections of Toronto’s TTC subway. Rogers also upgraded the cellular network, providing all riders with more reliable access to 911 service in these areas as part of its phased network upgrade and expansion work.
TELUS, TerreStar and Skylo Establish Canada’s First Two-Way Smartphone-Satellite Connectivity
TELUS and Canadian-based TerreStar Solutions (operating under the Strigo brand) have successfully used satellite connectivity to conduct voice calls, and in partnership with Skylo, send text messages between smartphones, and connect to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This is a bold step toward a future without mobile no-coverage zones, one where all Canadians can feel safe and connected.
Bell Canada Cuts 1,300 Jobs, Shuts Down Several Media Outlets
Bell Canada, a prominent Canadian media and telecom firm, is undergoing significant changes to adapt to evolving market conditions.
TELUS Provides Fastest Speeds in Western Canada
TELUS introduced a groundbreaking new tier of home Internet to PureFibre X customers in Alberta and British Columbia, giving them access to the fastest speeds in Western Canada.
Freedom Acquired: Videotron to Deliver More Affordable, Innovative Services
Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau revealed plans regarding its newly acquired wireless company, Freedom Mobile, which include offering a “better product and a better price” to compete against Canada’s Big Three operators: Bell, TELUS and Rogers.
Verizon, Bell Canada and Vodafone Conduct First 5G Transatlantic Holographic Meeting
Verizon, Bell Canada, Vodafone and Matsuko achieved a milestone by successfully hosting the inaugural cross-continental collaborative meeting featuring multiple holographic participants located in Canada, the US and the UK. This remarkable feat was accomplished through the utilization of 5G technology and multi-access edge computing (MEC).
Canada to Create Fourth National Telco With Rogers-Shaw Merger
Canadian authorities have finally approved Rogers Communications' CAD$26 billion (US$19 billion) takeover of telecom rival Shaw, ending a two-year discussion in one of the largest corporate tie-ups in the nation's history.