Fizz vs Oxio
(Translation of an original PlanHub article) Unlike Bell and Rogers, which have been in the telecom business for decades, Fizz and Oxio are less than 5 years old. If they seem distant, these two operators share several common points. They are digital providers, which means that they don’t have their own stores and that everything […]
How to choose your Internet plan in Canada?
Step 1: Determine your household needs Step 2: Determine your budget Step 3: Determine the provider and technology options for your home address Step 4: Understand the plans offered Step 5: Choosing your Internet plan Step 6: Find ways to save money and even take advantage of it Step 7: Once you’ve purchased a plan, […]
Matter the hub for iOS, Android and all connected objects
(Translation of an original PlanHub article) The incompatibility between the different connected systems is a real problem, fortunately, the Matter standard will unify them, but you’ll have to wait. Let us explain it all to you! Image Credit: Capture CSA Among the novelties presented at CES 2023, the Matter hub announced in November 2022 a […]
4G, 5G, 5G+ all explained!
(This is a translation of an original PlanHub article) 5G and 5G+ are seen as a revolution by operators. Beyond its speed multiplied by 10 compared to 4G, 5G brings technologies in terms of energy consumption. Image Credit: Bell Canada It’s here, everywhere, in advertisements, on the Internet or on television, and operators are […]
Rogers and Shaw, buyout suspended, a return to the court of appeal
(Translation of an original PlanHub article) While Shaw’s buyout by Rogers has been approved, the Federal Court of Appeal has vetoed it and is reconvening the various parties! Image Credit: PlanHub On January 24, Rogers and Shaw will have to go before the courts again to try to convince them of the merits of the […]
Rogers buys Shaw for 14.8 billion
(Translation of an original PlanHub article) After 7 months of litigation, Shaw’s buyout has finally been approved, but the fight continues for opponents. Image Credit: PlanHub It’s official, the buyout of Shaw by Rogers has been approved by the FTC, which was unable to prove the monopoly arising from this acquisition. The effects of this […]
CRTC prevents Telus from taxing credit card payments
Translated from an original PlanHub article In a decision rendered on December 8, the CRTC objected to Telus’ 1.5% tax on its customers who pay for their subscription with a Visa or MasterCard credit card. Since October 17, Telus began charging its customers outside of Quebec 1.5% for payments made by credit card. This tax […]
Koodo vs Telus
Koodo and Telus are two very popular mobile providers among Canadians. In case you didn’t know, Telus actually owns Koodo. They introduced Koodo back in 2007 as a flanker brand geared towards younger customers. While Telus mostly focuses on long-term contracts for adults and families, Koodo sells more pay as you go plans at lower […]
Telus vs Rogers
Telus, Rogers and Bell are the most popular telecom providers in Canada by a landslide. With decades of history, insanely fast speeds and unbeatable coverage, we understand why millions of Canadians have chosen one of the “big three” as their service provider. Since these three companies have dominated the market for so long, consumers tend […]
