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Telus will give a free phone to a Canadian in need for each Black Friday activation

Vancouver-based national telecom company Telus says it will give a free refurbished phone and mobility plan to a Canadian in need for each customer that buys and activates a phone with the carrier between November 25th and 29th.

In other words, those looking to capitalize on some of Telus’ Black Friday offers could also help some people out.

Telus will leverage its ‘Mobility for Good’ program, which provides free phones and plans to youth leaving foster care and Indigenous women surviving violence, to give out the free phones.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that Telus will only do this for postpaid activations with a new phone, not for bring-your-own-device activations. Further, some fine print on the Telus website notes that the carrier will only donate up to a maximum of 6,000 phones.

Those interested can learn more about Telus’ ‘Buy One, Give One’ offer here. You can also check out the carriers’ Mobility for Good program here and learn more about how Telus gives back here.

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Rogers joins telecom giants in donating towards BC relief

Rogers announced on November 19th it will make a $1 million donation to the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA).

The funding will be made available through a multi-year partnership. It‘ll be used to implement new technology and specialized equipment for the many employees and volunteers working with the organization. These individuals have conducted air, water, and marine rescues and assisted with evacuations from multiple communities.

“Our network teams are working around the clock to deliver critical connectivity for first responders and communities, to keep people connected to emergency resources and loved ones. We are proud to make this donation and partner with BC Search and Rescue to support equipment and technology needed by their vast network of professional volunteers will use to save lives, today and in years to come,” Tony Staffieri, Rogers interim president and CEO, said in a press release.

The news is in addition to an earlier announcement the company would suspend all domestic data overage and long-distance fees until November 30th. This applies to all Rogers, Fido, and Rogers Business customers in impacted areas.

Customers looking to financially contribute to the relief efforts can text ROGERS to 20222 (English) or 30333 (French) to donate $5 to support the Canadian Red Cross.

Source: Rogers