Monthly Archives: September 2021

Xplornet Acquiring Swift: What you Should Know

On September 9 2021, Xplornet announced its acquisition of Swift High Speed. Based in New Brunswick, Xplornet is Canada’s largest internet provider focused on rural broadband. Alternatively, Swift High Speed is an independent ISP that provides high-speed internet to communities across Southeast Manitoba. Why is a company as large as Xplornet acquiring Swift High Speed? …

Best 5G Gaming Experience: Canadian Providers Recognized

Although 5G is still a relatively new technology, users are eager to experience its full potential. Similarly, mobile providers are eager to compete, and see who can provide the greatest 5G experience to its customers. Recently, Opensignal hosted their Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2021. With this publication, they crowned the world’s greatest 5G upload/download …

Disney’s 2021 Movie Lineup to Release Exclusively in Theatres

The Walt Disney Company recently made an announcement regarding their upcoming films for the remainder of 2021. These six movies will have exclusive theatrical releases, and become available on Disney Plus after a minimum of 45 days. This may come as a disappointment to hardcore Disney Plus fans, who have been able to enjoy blockbusters …

Rogers Offering Free Data: Why Customers Are Gaining an Extra 5GB

Throughout September 2021, select Rogers customers have reported spontaneous text messages from the provider. The text reads: “We have a surprise for you!” and explains that 5GB of extra data has been added to your monthly plan for no extra charge “every month for 24 months!” Although the company has not explained the reasoning behind …

Electoral Promises on Telecommunications: What Each Major Party has Pledged

With the Federal election approaching on September 20th 2021, millions of Canadians have already cast their vote in the advanced polls. Regardless, the majority of the country will go out and cast their vote on the 20th. With so many citizens still undecided, the 2021 election is gearing up to be a very tight race. …