News sentiment analysis powered by sentiment-insight.com
Rogers reports revenue jump as wireless subscribers grow
Rogers’ free cash flow came in at $745 million, above the $636.5 million estimated by seven analysts polled by Visible Alpha. Competition has stepped up as the big three carriers – Rogers, Bell and Telus – ramp up their offerings of bundled plans.
Rogers expands TTC subway wireless network access to customers at other carriers Rogers acquired the cellular network in the subway system from BAI Canada earlier this year. The service to all carriers comes after months of tense back-and-forth negotiations between Rogers and rivals Bell and Telus.
Phone scam in Vernon area uses fake Telus deal to lure potential victims: RCMP Scams that lure unsuspecting victims to give up personal information via phone, text or email with an offer of money, a refund, or prize are increasingly common, RCMP said. Vernon area police said residents have reported receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be from Telus offering them a “sweet deal”
Telus and Aussie EV charger Jolt to build up to 5,000 charging stations across Canada Telus has signed a partnership with an Australian electric vehicle charging company. The companies expect to begin installing the network of stations later this year. A report last year said Canada will need to have around 200,000 publicly accessible chargers.
Telus offering buyouts after push in customer service tech, self-serve options Telus says it's offering buyouts to a large group of employees and anticipates several hundred workers will take them. The Vancouver-based telecommunications company says the buyouts come as a result of significant investments it’s made in customer service technology.
Telus offering buyouts after investing in customer service tech, self-serve options Telus says it's offering buyouts to a large group of employees. The Vancouver-based telecommunications company anticipates several hundred workers will take them. Spokeswoman Brandi Merker says the company has the right to limit how many buyout packages are taken.
Door-to-door campaign for security systems in Thunder Bay is real, but police want you to be cautious | CBC News A door-to-door sales campaign in Thunder Bay has raised suspicions among residents. But the official who licenses salespeople says the vendors are licensed agents. The company is selling home security systems and mobile phone plans on behalf of Telus.
Rogers CEO pledges to work with rival companies to provide TTC cell service Rogers has bought the Canadian division of an Australian company that owns cell service infrastructure in Toronto’s subway system. Rogers says it will be developing 5G coverage in the TTC subways over the next two years. Bell and Telus had expressed concern over whether their customers would be able to use wireless service.
Experts call on CRTC to force big telcos to provide cell service on TTC amid spate of violence | CBC News Experts say the CRTC should force Rogers, Bell and Telus to use the subway system's infrastructure. Only Freedom Mobile has signed on to provide coverage to its customers through BAI's network. The CRTC did not immediately provide comment.
Recent Toronto transit violence prompts renewed calls for better cell service A spate of random attacks on Toronto’s public transit system has triggered renewed calls for better cell service for subway riders. Currently, Freedom Mobile is the only wireless carrier that has signed on to provide service on the system. The big three telecom companies — Rogers, Telus and Bell — have yet to do so.
Industry minister asks CRTC to look into wireless roaming charges after price hike Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has asked the CRTC to look into wireless roaming fees. He says he’s concerned about companies hiking their rates while phone bills in other jurisdictions are generally declining. Earlier this month, Telus and Bell both raised their U.S. and international roaming rates.
CRTC asked to probe recent cellphone roaming fee hikes | CBC News Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has asked the CRTC to look into wireless roaming fees. He says he's concerned about companies hiking rates while phone bills in other jurisdictions are generally declining. Earlier this month, Telus and Bell both raised their U.S. and international roaming rates.
Bell, Telus customers to face higher roaming rates when travelling abroad Telus and Bell say they are raising roaming rates, effective March 8 and 9. Bell users will face a daily $13 charge to roam in the U.S., up from $12, and $16 in other countries. Rogers charges $12 and $15 for daily U.N. and international roaming, respectively.
Bell and Telus raise roaming fees ahead of March break travel crunch | CBC News Starting March 8, Telus will charge customers $14 a day when they roam on their devices in the United States. Bell is making a similar move starting the following day.
Telus says it’s investigating claims employee information was posted on ‘dark web’ Telus customers who pay by credit card will have an extra fee added to their monthly bills starting Oct. 17. Telus say it’s investigating recent claims that some employee information as well as company source code was posted to the ‘dark web’
University of Windsor gets $5M from Telus for new lab | CBC News The University of Windsor has partnered with Telus to create a $5-million commercial lab. The new lab will be in the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation. Research will focus on agriculture, manufacturing and "connected autonomous vehicles" The lab will also examine how 5G networks can be used in greenhouses.
Sign Up
