Category Archives: Telecom

The telecom industry is vast and complicated. It encompasses many different kinds of technologies, and may be difficult to stay up to date on. Fortunately, we at Planhub have made it easier than ever to stay up to date on all things telecom. Our collection of articles discuss news, updates, guides and opinion pieces on the industry. If you ever want to learn more, this is a great place to start!

Could the 3G Network Soon Be Phased Out in Canada?

The continuous speculations regarding the intention of Canada’s main providers, including Bell, Rogers, and Telus, to progressively phase out their 3G network have raised new concerns. This has led to increased concern about the decision’s potential ramifications for both consumers and companies. The strategic choice to gradually disable the 3G network is principally motivated by …

The 20 conditions for the buyout of Shaw by Rogers

(Translation of an original PlanHub article) Rogers and Videotron will have to meet these 20 conditions for the buyout of Shaw and Freedom Mobile. Image Credit: PlanHub After a suspense of several months, the takeover of Shaw by Rogers has finally been authorized by Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Several times denounced by numerous independent providers and …

Government approves buyout of Shaw by Rogers with conditions

If rates don’t drop as a result of the buyout, the government promises to act Image Credit: PlanHub After months of uncertainty, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne has finally approved the $20 billion buyout of Shaw by Rogers. At the same time, Shaw’s telephony branch, Freedom Mobile, has been sold to the Quebecor group, the owner …

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 …

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 …