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Rogers expands Pro On-the-Go to Kelowna, B.C.

Toronto-based national carrier Rogers announced an expansion of its Pro On-the-Go service to Kelowna, B.C.

Pro On-the-Go, for those unfamiliar with the service, offers personalized one-on-one support and phone delivery to Rogers customers at no extra cost. Rogers’ ‘Pros’ will hand-deliver a new device and help guide customers through the set-up process. In a blog post, Rogers describes Pro On-the-Go as the “Rogers retail experience right at home.”

Rogers says that Pro On-the-Go is now available to over 16 million Canadians and the service is now in key markets across B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. The carrier plans to expand to more locations later this year.

Moreover, Rogers said that its Pro On-the-Go team has adapted a “safety-first” approach amid the ongoing pandemic, noting that Pros “closely adhere to all public health guidelines.”

Speaking of the pandemic, Rogers previously said Pro On-the-Go usage tripled in May 2020 during COVID.

Those interested can learn more about Pro On-the-Go and the expansion to Kelowna here.

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Canadian carrier pricing, pre-order details for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series

Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S smartphones, the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, at its Unpacked event on February 9th. Shortly after, Canadian carriers started revealing their pricing and pre-order details.

We’ve collected the pricing and pre-order information below so you can check out which carrier has the best offer on the S22 series. Some carriers haven’t released pricing yet, so keep in mind that some might be missing from the list below, but we’ll add them as information becomes available.

It’s also worth noting how much these phones cost outright from Samsung:

  • Samsung Galaxy S22: 8GB + 128GB — $1,099.99
  • Samsung Galaxy S22: 8GB + 256GB — $1,169.99
  • Samsung Galaxy S22+: 8GB + 128GB — $1,399.99
  • Samsung Galaxy S22+: 8GB + 256GB — $1,469.99
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 8GB + 128GB — $1,649.99
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 8GB + 256GB — $1,789.99
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 12GB + 512GB — $1,929.99
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 12GB + 1TB — $2,209.99 (Samsung exclusive)

You can learn more about Samsung’s S22 pricing here.

Telus

Telus revealed its pre-order details, including a special limited-time offer to “double the memory” of the S22 series. According to details on the carrier’s website, customers can get the 256GB S22 Ultra, S22+, or S22 for the same price as the 128GB version. Telus notes that the discount applies automatically. This offer ends on March 10th, 2022 and is only available with a two-year Telus ‘Easy Payment’ financing term.

  • Galaxy S22 Ultra starts at $0 upfront, $40.29/mo financing for 24 months with Bring-It-Back ($2,210 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22+ starts at $0 upfront, $37.42/mo financing for 24 months with Bring-It-Back ($1,815 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22 starts at $0 upfront, $29.42/mo financing for 24 months with Bring-It-Back ($1,445 retail price)

You can learn more about Telus’ Samsung Galaxy S22 pricing here.

Koodo

Telus’ flanker brand Koodo also has the Samsung S22 series available for pre-order, but without the same storage discount. It’s also worth noting that Koodo doesn’t offer financing plans like other carriers — instead, it uses a ‘Tab’ system that reduces the upfront cost of a device and then divides that up as a monthly Tab Charge that customers pay along with their monthly plan cost.

  • Galaxy S22 Ultra starts at $858 upfront on Tab Plus with a $33/mo Tab cost for 24 months ($2,040 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22+ starts at $608 upfront on Tab Plus with a $33/mo Tab cost for 24 months ($1,730 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22 starts at $308 upfront on Tab Plus with a $33/mo Tab cost for 24 months ($1,360 retail price)

Check out all of Koodo’s S22 series pricing here.

Freedom Mobile

Shaw-owned regional carrier Freedom also offers the double storage deal on the new Samsung Galaxy S22 series. That means Freedom customers can pick up a new S22 device with 256GB of storage for the same price as the 128GB version of the device. That’s a savings of up to $168, depending on which phone you get.

  • Galaxy S22 starts at $0 upfront, $28/mo MyTab for 24 months with a $50/mo plan on TradeUp ($1,296 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22+ starts at $0 upfront, $37/mo MyTab for 24 months with a $50/mo plan on TradeUp ($1,656 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22 Ultra starts at $0 upfront, $40/mo MyTab for 24 months with a $50/mo plan on TradeUp ($1,944 retail price)

Learn more about Freedom Mobile’s S22 series pricing here.

Shaw Mobile

Shaw’s Galaxy S22 series pricing is also live, although it’s worth noting that Shaw is a little different since its plans and prices rely on customers’ Shaw internet package. If you’re a Shaw internet customer, make sure to check out the carrier’s website to see what your package will get you.

Additionally, like the others, Shaw offers a limited-time discount on the 256GB S22 models that makes them the same cost as the 128GB models.

  • Galaxy S22 Ultra starts at $0 down, $72/mo MyTab for 24 months ($1,944 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22+ starts at $0 down, $60/mo MyTab for 24 months ($1,656 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22 starts at $0 down, $45/mo MyTab for 24 months ($1,296 retail price)

Check out all of Shaw Mobile’s S22 pricing here.

Rogers

Toronto-based national carrier Rogers also has the double storage offer, which appears as a discount applied to the 256GB S22 models that brings the price down to match the 128GB versions.

  • Galaxy S22 Ultra starts at $0 down, $53.83/mo financing (regular $77.21) with Upfront Edge ($2,211 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22+ starts at $0 down, $46.08/mo financing (regular $63.38) with Upfront Edge ($1,815 retail price)
  • Galaxy S22 starts at $0 down, $36.08/mo financing (regular $50.46) with Upfront Edge ($1,445 retail price)

You can check out Rogers’ S22 pricing here.

More to come…

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January round-up: network expansions around Canada

5G smart mobile telephone radio network antenna base station on the telecommunication mast radiating signal

Telecom companies make multiple announcements every month on infrastructure improvements and network expansions they’re making across the county.

To keep up with the growing list and track how successful companies are in keeping up with their promises, MobileSyrup publishes monthly recaps following announcements made by telecom companies and government bodies.

Here are the announcements for the first month of 2022.

Telus

January 24th: The telecom giant partners with the University of Ottawa to create a 5G innovation hub. The $6 million investment brings 5G across the university’s multiple campuses.

Government bodies

January 25th: The government of Canada allocated thousands to bring high-speed internet to the rural Ontario communities of Hearst, Flamborough and Limehouse. 

January 26th: The federal government invested $6.9 million towards five projects that will bring high-speed internet to residents across 20 rural Ontario communities. The investment will benefit 3,445 households.

January 31st: Thanks to the Connected Coat project, residents across B.C. will see improved internet connectivity by 2023. The group laid its first 50 kilometres of fibre optic cable, which will help provide high-speed internet to 139 rural and coastal communities along the B.C coast. The federal and provincial governments support the project.

TekSavvy

January 18th: The independent service provider expands its fibre service to Cedar Springs and Blenheim, Ontario, reaching 700 households and businesses across the two communities.

January 25th: TekSavvy continues the expansion in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. It launched its fibre-to-the-home service across the communities of Grande Pointe, Mitchell’s Bay and Pain Court. Residents and businesses can receive up to 1Gbps internet and unlimited bandwidth.

January 27th: The expansion continues along Riverview Line and Grande River Line, giving access to 300 homes and businesses.

January 31st: It launches its fibre-to-the-home service in Chatham-Kent’s Bothwell neighbourhood, granting access to 480 homes and businesses.

Rogers

January 18th: Rogers expands its fibre connection to Dieppe, Moncton, Riverview, and Shediac in New Brunswick. The connection impacts 314,000 homes and businesses and allows all of them to access Rogers’ fleet of services.

January 19th: The Toronto telecom giant expands its 5G network to eight eastern Ontario communities. It’s part of a partnership with the federal and provincial governments and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network.

January 25th: Rogers announced it’s constructing six new cell towers along Highway 4 in B.C., providing 85 kilometres of coverage.

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Rogers to up roaming costs to $12/day for U.S., $15 for international in March

Rogers plans to increase the cost of its ‘Roam Like Home‘ travel package again in March 2022.

According to a notice on Rogers’ website spotted by a MobileSyrup reader, the Toronto-based national carrier will increase the cost of both its U.S. Roam Like Home and International Roam Like Home packages by $2 and $1, respectively.

Currently, U.S. roaming costs $10 per day for a maximum of 15 days per billing cycle, or $150 maximum per bill. That means if you were to travel to the U.S. for, say, 17 days, you’d pay roaming for the first 15 days and not be charged for roaming on the 16th and 17th days. Alternatively, you can choose to use your phone only on certain days and only be charged for those days of use.

With the upcoming price change effective March 1st, U.S. Roam Like Home will cost $12/day for a maximum of 20 days (or $240 total). While the price increase itself isn’t huge, coupled with the extra days’ customers can be charged, it makes Roam Like Home a far more expensive option.

Similarly, Rogers’ International Roam Like Home costs $14/day for up to 15 days per billing cycle ($210 total). Starting March 1st, it’ll cost $15/day for up to 20 days per billing cycle. ($300 total).

As before, Roam Like Home lets customers use the data, minutes, and texts included in their Rogers plan while travelling in other countries. If you’re someone who travels to the U.S. often (although with the pandemic, this likely doesn’t apply to most), Rogers also offers a Canada+U.S. option for $20/mo on top of any of its ‘Infinite’ plans — the lowest being $80/mo, so with the add-on, $100/mo total. This feature can be applied when selecting a plan and, according to a Rogers FAQ page, grants customers access to calls, texts, and data while in the U.S. without additional roaming fees.

At the time of writing, Telus charged $11/day for U.S. roaming with a cap of $120 per billing cycle and $14/day for international roaming with a cap of $180 per billing cycle. Telus also currently offers a special roaming deal that only charges customers $60 for 30 consecutive days of U.S. roaming (the offer ends March 31st).

Bell charges $10/day for U.S. roaming and $14/day for international roaming, both up to a maximum of 20 days ($200 total and $280 total respectively).

You can learn more about Rogers’ Roam Like Home package here.

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Here are the changes to Canadian mobile rate plans this week [February 3 – February 9]

With over 13 wireless providers in Canada, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest promotions and cell phone rate plan changes. 

MobileSyrup will compile the latest weekly rate plan deals every week. You can also check out our guide on plans across Canada to find the right plan for you.  You can compare from 47,842 options and 13 providers in Canada to find the best option.

It’s worth noting that rate plans are always subject to change and that we’ll do our best to keep this list updated as accurately as possible.

Canadian carrier rate plan changes this week

New deals:

  • Get Ultimate 40 for $67.50 and Ultimate 50 for $77.50 along with Crave Mobile for 24 months in QC
  • Enjoy 20GB at max. speeds for $65/mo. on Québec’s best network.
  • Get Ultimate 40 for $82.50 and Ultimate 50 for $92.50 with Crave Mobile for 24 months in other regions.
  • Enjoy the Lunar New Year with Bell: get 3 GB/mo. of bonus data for three months + 200 long-distance minutes when you activate select Prepaid plans.

Ongoing deals:

  • Pay even less per month with the Device Return Option.
  • Promo 50, 55 & 65 plan for new activations and upgrades only. (QC)
  • Save big with Bell advantages at The Source.
  • Get 500MB bonus data/mo. with automatic monthly top-up options with the $30, $40, $45 & $55 prepaid plans along with a limited-time lunar new year offer on the $40, $45 & $55 plan.
  • Get an additional $150 credit when you trade-in your current phone for the new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
  • Buy a new phone online and save $50.
  • Various phone accessories on sale
  • Trade-in your device and get a minimum of $100 towards a new one.
  • Connect your other devices and enjoy unlimited data from $10/mo.
  • Pair Bell mobility with your Bell service and get 20GB of data for just $50/mo. in QC and $65/mo. in ON.
  • Save $25/month for every team member you add to your account.
  • Get three lines with unlimited data and no overages for an average of $55/month.
  • Switch your business to Canada’s best 5G network and get a credit of $200 per line.
  • Get bonus 100MB data/mo with unlimited Canada-wide minutes for $25/mo with automatic monthly top-up options.
  • Trade-in your old device and save
  • Get six months of Crave Total on us with new smartphones on Bell SmartPay
  • Get our unlimited talk and text plan for just $30/mo.
  • Save $15/mo. for every family member you add to your account.
  • Get up to 500 MB bonus data/mo. when you sign up for Automatic Monthly or Automatic Monthly/Low Balance Top-Up option on eligible plans.
  • Save $40 on the intelliARMOR UV Shield+ portable sanitize

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New deals:

  • Get the TCL 20 Pro 5G online + $100 bill credit for a limited time only!
  • This week’s Fido XTRA: A discount!
  • Get $6.50 Credit Per Month on the certified pre-owned ZTE Grand X View 4

Ongoing deals:

  • Get iPhone 12 mini 128GB + AirPods (2nd generation) for $0 down on approved credit
  • Save 30-50% off select accessories!
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for $150 down and $33.34/mo with Fido Payment Program.
  • Apple iPad 7 is on clearance
  • Apple iPad (8th Generation) certified pre-owned available for $0 down
  • Save up to $35 per month for 12 months on unlimited Home Internet 75u or 150u when you pair with a Mobile plan. (ON)
  • Trade-in select devices and get a minimum credit of $100
  • Don’t wait. iPhone 12 mini for $0 down!
  • Each month, all year long, 10 Fido customers will win 1 YEAR of FREE Fido service.
  • Various smartphones on deals
  • Get a Samsung Galaxy device and get up to 4 months of YouTube Premium
  • One Month Free Service when you invite your friends and they join Fido.

Browse Fido cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get 10 GB bonus per year in Canada with Basic 4GB, 10GB, 15GB Canada plan & $10 GB Canada-Us plan

Ongoing deals:

  • For a limited time, Vrai is offered for three months when you add it to your mobile plan
  • Vrai and Club Illico are offered for three months
  • Save $20/mo on the TV App basic service and 30 internet plan
  • Save $35/mo on the TV 10 choices (sports option) and 30 internet plan.
  • Save $15/mo on Unlimited 30 internet
  • Combine a 24-month Mobile plan with a Helix plan of your choice and get a $10 monthly discount.
  • Get 100 GB bonus per year with all-Inclusive 20GB, 40GB plan as well as 15 GB Canada – US without border plan
  • Take advantage of monthly discount with multiline $5 to $15 per line each month (depends on the number of lines)
  • Trade-in your old device for the new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, save $480 with selected 24-month plans and the Take-Back Credit.
  • Sale on phone cables, chargers and audio accessories
  • Deals and monthly savings on various smartphones
  • HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 and the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 are on sale now
  • Take advantage of all the benefits of Helix internet, starting from $50/mo.
  • Get a discount and save up to $15 per plan every month if you team up by four.
  • Get an extra 100GB per year, always at full speed
  • Helix unlimited 400 internet at $70/mo
  • Subscribe to the QUB musique Family plan at the exclusive rate of $9.99/month for 24 months
  • Up to $500 trade-in credit on any smartphone purchase

Browse Videotron cell phone plan

New deals:

  • Get three months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade with pre-owned certified iPhone X, Xs, XS Max, XR, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max

Ongoing deals:

  • Get six months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade when you get an iPhone 11, 12, 12 Pro, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
  • For a limited time, when you refer your friend to Koodo, you can both take $50 off your bill.
  • Get 10GB of data for only $50/month
  • Get the new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for $158 upfront with a Tab Plus and $33/mo.
  • Get the Moto G Power for $6/ month with the Tab. That’s $171 in savings.
  • Prepaid SIM cards are now $10 for a limited time.
  • Bonus 500 MB data per month with Automatic Top-Up on the $30, $40, $45 and $55 both Canada-wide and Province-wide calling plans (all regions)
  • Shop online and save the $50 connection fee

Browse Koodo cell phone plans 

New deals:

  • Get the iPhone 13 128GB for only $25/mo for 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge when you return your device within two years
  • Get iPhone 12 mini 128GB for only $15/mo for 24 months, $0 down and 0% interest with Upfront Edge and financing with Rogers Infinite plans when you return your device in 2 years.
  • Get iPhone 13 Pro 128 GB for $0 down on approved credit, 0% interest and pay only $15.66/mo for 24 months when you trade in an iPhone 11
  • Get iPhone 13 128 GB for $0 down on approved credit, 0% interest and pay only $6.28/mo for 24 months when you trade in an iPhone 11.
  • Get the iPhone mini 12 128GB for only $7/mo or 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge when you return your device within two years

Ongoing deals:

  • Promo on the 40GB $75 plan and 60GB $90 plan with six months of free Apple Music and Disney+ , Purchase a tablet or Apple Watch on financing and get it free for 24 months (MB/SK/QC)
  • Save on your Rogers bill with Cash Back Rewards
  • Save 30% to 70% on select accessories!
  • Promo on Infinite Plan 20GB + 6 months of Apple Music for $65/mo. MB/SK/QC)
  • Stay connected with family – add a line and save $15/mo
  • Activate or upgrade on a $75/mo or higher Rogers Infinite plan and get our most premium perks (QC) and $90 for main regions.
  • Promo on Unlimited data 40GB for $90/mo & 60GB for $100/mo with six months of free Apple Music and of Disney+ , Purchase a tablet or Apple Watch on financing and get it free for 24 months (main regions)
  • Score the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for $0 down on approved credit, 0% interest for only $25/mo for 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge when you return your device within two years on Rogers Infinite plans.
  • Promo on Unlimited data of 20GB + 6 months of free Apple Music for $80/mo (main regions)
  • For a limited time only, get data plans starting from $40/mo for 3GB of non-shareable data with any phone on financing or when you bring your own phone.
  • Get iPhone 12 mini 128GB for $15/mo for 24 months with financing and select plans with Upfront Edge
  • Stay connected anywhere with the new mobile internet plan
  • Get two lines for $72.50/mo per line and enjoy 40 GB of data (main regions)
  • Get the Pixel 6 Series for $0 down on approved credit
  • Get up to 3 months of Google One on us when you sign up through Rogers.
  • Sign up for Apple Music and get your first six months free on a Rogers Infinite plan
  • Save up to $650 on iPhone 12 when you trade in your iPhone XR, iPhone XS or iPhone 8
  • Promo on Talk text Unlimited Canada Wide minutes for $30 (was $35)
  • Get two lines for $60/mo per line for 30 GB of data max speed (QC)
  • Sign up for Disney+ through Rogers and get six months on select Rogers Infinite plans
  • $50 referral credit for both after they activate

Browse Rogers cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Save up to $389 on Galaxy Z Flip3 5G with Bring-It-Back.
  • No credit check or contract with TELUS Prepaid.
  • Win $250 from a local business.
  • Save 30% on Spigen cases.

Ongoing deals:

  • Save up to $439 on iPhone 13 with Bring-It-Back
  • Get up to $806 off Samsung Galaxy S21 5G with Bring-It-Back
  • Get 20GB of high-speed data for $65/mo in MB, SK, QC, and 80/mo in main regions.
  • Unlimited 50 Can-US Includes exclusive access to Can-US roaming, unlimited international messaging and visual voicemail 25
  • The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is here. Save up to $575 on the latest Samsung smartphone with Bring-It-Back
  • Get PureFibre Gigabit Internet, Optik TV and SmartHome Security from $119/mo. (BC &AB)
  • Get $10 off any Mobile Klinik repair if you’re a TELUS customer (ON)
  • Order TELUS Internet & get Apple AirPods Pro worth $329 (BC & AB)
  • Save $840 when you bundle Optik TV and Internet on a two year term (BC & AB)
  • Roam in the U.S. for up to 30 days for $60.
  • Refer a friend to Telus and get a $75 bill credit
  • Save $5 to $10 per month on selected plans
  • Comprehensive protection from $55 per month and up to a bonus $250 bill credit
  • Add Pik TV for only $10/mo with TELUS Internet. (BC &AB)
  • Get one month on us, plus a FREE $400 TELUS prepaid Visa (BC &AB)
  • Get a FREE 55″ Samsung 4K HDR Smart TV (BC &AB)
  • Telus PureFibre Gig Internet now with Wi‑Fi 6 – from $89/mo. (BC &AB)
  • Bundle your services and get up to $40 off each month (QC)
  • Save up to $207 on Google Pixel 6 with Bring-It-Back
  • Protect your home with SmartHome Security and get up to $250 in bill credits (QC) and $300 in (ON)
  • Shop plans and save up to $720 per year with Telus Family Discount
  • Get three months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade with pre-owned certified iPhones.
  • Bundle a new Apple Watch with TELUS Health Companion from $54/month.
  • Save the $50 connection fee when you shop online
  • Get 5GB of data for as low as $45 with a family of four in MB, SK, QC and for $55 in main regions
  • Join the TELUS Exclusive Partner Program and save more
  • Enjoy your ICI TOU.TV EXTRA subscription included with your TELUS plan
  • Get up to 6 months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade when you buy any iPhone
  • Save big on the flashiest phones with Bring‑It‑Back
  • Get a bonus 500MB of data when you sign-up for Auto Top-up on $30, $40, $45 & $55 prepaid talk, text & data plans
  • Get bonus 100MB of data when you sign-up for Auto Top-up on a $25 prepaid talk & text plan 

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Noticeable price changes:

Chat more with free international calling

New deals:

  • Great deals on certified pre-owned LG K32, iPhone 7 and 8

Ongoing deals:

  • Get a 2GB data bonus every month for eight months on any plan $25/mo or more online.
  • Earn up to 20 points per month by helping the Public Mobile community online.
  • Earn 10 points for every 12 months you stay
  • Earn 1 point for every month a friend you refer stays
  • For every dollar you spend, you’ll make 5% of it back in points.
  • Free Public Mobile SIM Card included with each purchase of a Certified Pre-Owned phone.
  • 2.5 GB Data at 3G speed +BONUS 500MB with AutoPay for $35/mo
  • Connect more with 2GB of free data
  • 500MB bonus with Autopay on all Talk, Text & Data plans except $15 plan, which comes with 250MB bonus (all regions)

Browse Public Mobile cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get 2GB bonus data/month for eight months with one month’s fee in credit with all the Talk, Text & Data plans
  • Lunar new year deals on all the Talk, Text & Data Plans

Ongoing deals:

  • 500MB bonus with Autopay on all Talk, Text & Data plans
  • 250MB bonus with Autopay on Talk & Text $15 Plan

Browse Chatr cell phone plans

New deals:

  • 500MB Bonus Data on the $31, $35, $40, $44, $51 and $56 Prepaid plans
  • Shop online and save $150 on TCL 20 Pro 5G and pay $20/mo for 24 months with Sweet Pay
  • Get Samsung Galaxy S21 5G for $30/mo for 24 months with four months of Youtube Premium with Sweet Pay
  • Bonus 500MB data with $31, $33, $37, $42, $46 & $53 prepaid plans
  • Get the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G for only $25/mo. with two months of Youtube Premium for 24 months with Sweet Pay on eligible 2-year plans

Ongoing deals:

  • Celebrate the year of the tiger with 2GB of bonus data for six months.
  • 250 MB Bonus Data on the $22 & $24 Prepaid plan
  • 6GB for $45/mo. Plus member benefits
  • Get iPhone 12 with value-packed plans plus Member Benefits.
  • Get the new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and bonus credit of $150 on top of your device’s trade-in value.
  • Shop online and save $50
  • Unlimited Internet starting from $39/mo. Plus, get a $50 Visa Prepaid Card.
  • Hot phones starting from $0 down, 0% APR
  • Refer a Friend to get $50 in bill credits each when they join the Virgin Plus party.
  • Internet + TV from $70/mo. Plus get a $50 Visa Prepaid Card
  • Get a value-packed plan and Member Benefits when you bring your own phone.
  • Get the HeadRush IPX6 wireless, 40W, water-resistant speaker with a customizable light show
  • Crave is available as an add-on for TV for only $20/mo. hook up today and get two months free
  • Get TV starting from $25/mo.
  • Fet a Google Chromecast when you hook up with TV on a 6-month term
  • 500MB Bonus Data on the $28 Prepaid plan with PPU OR 100MB Bonus Data on the $15 prepaid plan with PPU with AutoPay option
  • Get up to $700 off a hot new device when you trade in your old one.

Browse Virgin Mobile cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get 10GB of extra data on Prepaid plans starting at $19/mo. for 12 months.

Ongoing deals:

  • 888 long-distance minutes to China and Hong Kong. Offer ends February 7th.
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 is available for $40/mo. and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G for $55/mo.
  • Bring your own phone plan : Get 5GB bonus with $35, 8GB bonus with $40, 15GB bonus with $70 and 20GB bonus with $80 plan & Canada US plan.
  • 15GB Fast LTE for $50/mo with digital discount
  • iPhone 13 15GB Fast LTE Data for $20/mo.
  • Get Google Pixel 6 for $22/mo. with 10GB fast LTE data.
  • Get an extra $150 in MyTab Bonus Savings when you trade-in any phone and activate a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G on a 2-year term
  • $5/mo. digital discount on the $40 & $45 and $10 digital discount on the $55, $80, $90 and $90 Canada/US Bring your own phone plans.
  • Get up to 20GB of Bonus Data when you sign up on select plans.
  • BYOD Big Gig Unlimited plans: get 15GB bonus data on $60 and $75/mo plan, 24GB bonus on the $80/mo plan and 20GB bonus on the $85 and $115/mo Canada/US plan.
  • Get unlimited freedom home internet for $55/mo. Available in AB and BC
  • Moto One 5G Ace and iPhone SE are available for $40/mo.
  • Add a line with 3 GB data for $20/mo.
  • Unlimited talk & text starting at $99/year annual payment
  • Refer a friend and get a $25 service credit for each referral. Save up to $250 a year
  • Enjoy one free month of Visual Voicemail when you sign up in-store or online.

New deals:

  • Get the VIP 20 plan for $80/mo. for up to 24 months.

Ongoing deals:

  • Trade-in your current device and buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G on a 2-year Voice & Data term and get a bonus of $310.
  • Get 15% off when you buy two or more regular-priced cases, screen protectors, and/or chargers.
  • Three great ways to save – Save $10 per month off your plan for 24 months or Save $200 on a new device or Get an extra 5 GB of data per month for 24 months.
  • Get big savings on wireless plans, crazy fast internet speeds, and binge-worthy TV.
  • Save $20/mo. off any voice & data plan when you bring your own phone or buy a phone at a full price!
  • Big deals on maxTV Stream media boxes for a limited time.
  • Get up to $600 in-store credit toward a new wireless device and accessories when you trade in your old device.
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on a monthly plan and save 50% for three months + get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi for only $5/mo. for first three months
  • Sign up for maxTV stream & Internet to get big savings. Plus, get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi free for the first 12 months
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on a 2-year contract and get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi free for 12 months
  • Sign up for Crave with STARZ and get your first month free!
  • Switch to a 2-year Internet contract plan and save $10/mo. off the regular price
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Glenn Brandt appointed as Rogers’ chief financial officer

Glenn Brandt has been appointed the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Rogers Communications, a role previously filled by now president and CEO Tony Staffieri.

Brandt has worked for Rogers for the past 30 years in a variety of roles. Most recently he was the senior vice president of corporate finance.

“I look forward to working with the team to build on Rogers’ strong legacy of growth, deliver on our key priorities, and enhance value for our shareholders,” Brandt said in a statement.

A messy feud resulted in Staffieri serving as interim CEO back in November after former leader Joe Natale was ousted. This was the second time Edward Rogers, the chair of the board, attempted to appoint Staffieri.

Senior staffer Paulina Molnar stepped into the role of interim CFO.

Staffieri was appointed the official president and CEO in early January.

Source: Rogers

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Fido changes plans again, adds $58/15GB offer and removes ‘starter’ designation

Rogers flanker brand Fido has once again changed up its plans. This time around, the wireless provider has changed over its $60/12GB plan to a $58/15GB plan, matching an offer provided by Koodo and Virgin Plus.

Interestingly, Fido also appears to have ditched its ‘starter’ plans, moving those options up to be counted as regular plans.

Koodo and Virgin added a limited-time $58/mo plan with 15GB of data back on January 22nd. Initially, Koodo offered a $60/15GB plan with a $5/mo bill credit but later adjusted the pricing to match Virgin and dropped the bill credit. It’s worth noting that both Koodo and Virgin promote their plans as $58/10GB plans with a 5GB data bonus, not as 15GB plans.

Fido has finally joined the other two flanker brands in offering a $58/mo 10GB plan with a 5GB data bonus for 15GB total. Further, Fido doesn’t list the plan as a limited-time offer like the others, but given how frequently carriers change up plans, I imagine it won’t stick around for long. It’s worth noting that Fido seems to no longer offer the $5/mo bill credit it had on January 19th.

Moreover, Fido offered a $70/mo 15GB plan prior to January 19th. That just makes the $58/15GB offer even sweeter. All plans include unlimited Canada-wide calling and texting, call display, circle calling and voicemail.

As for the starter plans, Fido seems to have removed that ‘starter’ designation, although the plans appear to have similar restrictions — you can’t select them if you choose to buy a phone on contract from Fido. If you’re buying a phone (even a cheap one like the Moto G Power) you can only pick from Fido’s $52/8GB or $58/15GB plans. Bring-your-own-phone (BYOP) customers, however, can select any plan they want.

Beyond the removal of the ‘starter’ designation, the plans remain unchanged:

  • $37.50/mo 2GB
  • $41.25/mo 4GB
  • $45/mo 6GB

As I’ve mentioned before, these plans match the government’s price reduction targets from its wireless price tracking initiative. However, the ‘starter’ designation and the various restrictions applied to these plans by wireless providers — such as making them unavailable to customers who want a phone — make them less useful for Canadians. It will be interesting to see if Koodo and Virgin follow suit in removing the ‘starter’ designation from their plans.

You can check out all of Fido’s plans here.

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Umlaut says Rogers offers fastest internet speeds in Canada

Toronto, Canada-September 29, 2020: Close up of Rogers sign on their headquarters building in Toronto. Rogers Communications Inc. is a Canadian communications and media company.

In its first-ever report focusing on fixed broadband in Canada, advisory firm Umlaut has given Rogers its top honour.

The telecom company is awarded “Best in Test” and has the fastest upload and download internet speeds.

Rogers received a score of 929 out of a possible 1000 points. Telus has 910 points and Bell 903.

It’s not clear entirely clear how Umlaut came to this decision given the way they collected information, according to the methodology section of their report.

“Crowd-data” was used to collect information that led to the certificate. The company “integrated background diagnosis processes into thousands of diverse Android apps” that collected real-world data on user experience. It’s unclear how this information was applicable to fixed broadband since the methodology seems to be focusing on mobile services.

The company notes no personal user data is collected.

Image credit: Umlaut

While Canada has several internet service providers, the Big Three were selected based on a number of factors, including the number of lines each provider has and geography.

It’s also worth noting other results looking at the best fixed broadband service in Canada had different results. Recent statistics from Ookla showed Shaw offered the fastest fixed broadband speeds in Canada and Rogers came in second.

Overall, many of the analyses Umlaut has done put Rogers in a positive light. In a report released in July 2021, Umlaut reported Rogers having the best network performance. Rogers was awarded the same distinction in 2020 as well.

This isn’t the first time a telecom giant has been told it’s the best in something year after year, as we’ve seen with Telus’ mobile success in Ookla’s reports. 

Image credit: Shutterstock

Source: Rogers

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Feds achieve target to reduce wireless prices, but say more needs to be done

Canadians pay some of the highest cell phone bills in the world. The federal government promised to reduce wireless bills by 25 percent to change this.

The government says the commitment, made in March 2020, has now been achieved three months ahead of schedule.

But just as we’ve seen in previous reports released by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), questions remain.

It’s important to point out this is the first and only quarter where all provinces have met the minimum 25 percent target through non-promotional plans. Before this, plans were only available on a promotional basis. It wasn’t until October 2021 that Koodo, Fido, and Virgin brought out ‘starter’ plans to meet government targets. It’s worth noting that these starter plans come with several restrictions, namely that they aren’t available to customers who also want to get a smartphone from a carrier.

The reductions have seen a $50/mo plan with 2GB of data drop to $37.50/mo, a $55/4GB option drop to $41.25/mo and a $60/6GB plan drop to $45/mo.

As in previous reports, all provinces except Quebec have matching charts (Ontario chart is the one shown).

The government specifically required the ‘Big Three’ (Bell, Telus, and Rogers) to offer these reductions across their brands. What they didn’t require was for the three to offer the reductions themselves, which resulted in the carrier’s flanker brands (Virgin Plus, Koodo, and Fido respectively) offering plans that meet the government targets while the Big Three continue to offer plans starting at $80/mo.

While there is progress from each sub-brand, there’s no improvement to plans offered by the larger corporations that own them. Data shared with the public doesn’t include any numbers from the Big Three themselves.

Quebec

The data reported by the ISED show similar figures across all provinces, except for Quebec.

Fido and Virgin deliver a 27 percent reduction on the 4GB data option. The report notes that both companies offered 4GB options that would meet the 25 percent threshold and the 27 percent threshold. The less expensive one is included in the report, hence the 27 percent reduction.

Data also shows carriers in the province have offered a 3GB service option on and off since October 2020. In some cases, it was promotional, but it appeared to be a part of their regular lists in most months.

Looking at this quarter only (October 2021 to December 2021), Virgin offered a $40/mo plan with 3GB of data in October and November that isn’t marked as a promotional offer. Fido offered a similar plan for the two months but lists it as promotional. Koodo only offers the plan through a promotion in October.

The quarterly report does not state if the companies met the 3G target because there was no benchmark number available to compare it to. It’s unclear why the government show 3G as an option if data is not available from carriers.

In a press release, the government says “wireless services are still too expensive” and promises to build on the changes we’ve seen so far. No specific details are included as to how and when this will be done.

Source: ISED

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Rogers Q4 results reveal board room drama played a role in decreased profits

Rogers’ Q4 financial results for 2021 reveal the carrier increased its overall revenue this year, but costs related to restructuring and the acquisition of Shaw decreased how much the company took home.

The company’s fourth-quarter revenue increased by six percent, at $3.92 billion compared to $3.6 billion in 2020.

The increase of wireless subscribers partially drove this. The quarter saw the addition of 141,000 new mobile users. Revenue also came from roaming costs associated with lighter travel restrictions.

The company’s media portfolio helped with this number, specifically with the delayed starts to the 2020-2021 NHL and NBA seasons. Revenue from this sector increased by 26 percent for the quarter.

The same growth was not seen for cable, which remained stable. Rogers says this is because of an increase in the company’s internet and streaming services and a decline in legacy television and home phone subscribers.

However, overall profits were down. Once adjusted for restructuring, acquisition, and tax impact, the company recorded $486 million in profit, decreasing from the $500 million in profit seen in Q4 2020.

Expenditures

The increase in wireless subscribers translated to the company spending more on wireless services. $501 million was spent in Q4 2021, a 49 percent increase from $337 million spent in 2020. The company says this is a result of upgrading its wireless services and implementing 5G.

$101 million was also spent on restructuring and acquisition expenses, a 38 percent increase from Q4 2020. Included was paying Shaw $62 million for costs related to Rogers merging with the company. The remaining went towards severance that came with the restructuring.

The 38 percent increase is not surprising as the company went through a period of turmoil and staff turnover while replacing its former CEO Joe Natale with Tony Staffieri.

Shaw merger

Documents state that Rogers’ merger with Shaw will close in the first half of 2022, likely in the second quarter. If not completed by March 15th (subject to extension), either company can terminate the agreement.

While an Alberta court approved the transaction last year,  government bodies still need to provide approval, including the Competition Bureau, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), and the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

If approval isn’t granted by March 15th, Rogers is obligated to pay Shaw $1.2 billion to reverse the termination fee. This cost will likely rise given Rogers is also responsible for paying other expenses related to the acquisition process.

Rogers says the review with ISED to approve the transfer of Shaw’s spectrum licenses is currently underway.

The review with the CRTC took place in late November 2020, and it’s not clear when a decision will be delivered. The CRTC’s hearing was the only public hearing on the matter.

2022 priorities

Besides Rogers successfully acquiring Shaw and growing its business in Western Canada, it wants to improve its performance and execution. The telecom giant also intends to increase its investments in 5G and expand the network across Canada. Rogers hopes these moves contribute to revenue growing between four and six percent.

Source: Rogers