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!
(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 …
(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 …
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(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 …
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 …
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Koodo and Telus, two highly popular mobile service providers in Canada, are closely linked as Telus owns Koodo. In 2007, Telus launched Koodo, which primarily targets a younger audience with à la carte plans at more affordable prices. Telus focuses more on long-term contracts for adults and families. Although their businesses are affiliated with each …
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 …
Fido and Koodo are two of Canada’s most popular mobile phone providers. With millions of satisfied customers, they currently operate as two of the largest flanker brands in the country. “Flanker brand” is a common phrase used to describe mobile carriers that were founded or bought out by larger telecom companies. In case you didn’t …
While the excitement of relocating to a new province could mean a fresh start, a new opportunity to explore more, or simply something you’ve been looking forward to doing for a while, we’re here to tell you the things to know before you move to another province. The move entails a bunch of things one …
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Telus, Bell and Rogers have served as Canada’s largest telecom corporations for decades. With unrivalled experience, prices and coverage, it’s no surprise why millions of customers choose them for a number of services. Due to their monopoly over the industry, customers often assume that there is no difference between the three providers. Although the three …
