MVNOs in Canada: A Guide
Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are perhaps the biggest change that may be coming to the Canadian Wireless Industry. As the CRTC’s public hearing on the issue in mid-Febuary 2020 draws near, now is a good time to look at what an MVNO is and the potential impact on the Canadian market. The wireless landscape […]
How to Choose a WiFi Router
Choosing a router is not as easy as it once was! In recent years, technology has evolved and the router market has exploded. Whether you’re a gamer, a streaming fanatic or just a regular user, there exists a router to suit your needs. And no need to spend a fortune finding it either. In this […]
How to Stay Safe on Public WiFi Networks
WiFi networks made their first appearance in the early 2000s and quickly became ubiquitous. Today, public WiFi networks are everywhere! Just walk around any city centre and open up your network preferences to see the phenomenal amount of WiFi networks. Cafes, restaurants, airports, hotels and even parks have their own networks! Fortunately, our guide will […]
Is Financing a Phone Worth It?
In recent years, smartphone prices have skyrocketed and users have been looking for new ways to save. Device financing is an innovative way for people who need expensive devices but don’t want the trouble of paying upfront costs. The monthly installments can be paid without any credit score requirements, which means that those with terrible […]
Why are cell phone plans more expensive in Canada than in the US?
It’s not a secret that mobile plan prices in Canada are amongst the highest in the world.It is estimated that, on average, a Canadian will pay 25% more than an American for the same plan, ie $50 per month for a 2GB plan against $40 for the same amount of data in the USA. In […]
Cell Phone Roaming: 15 Tips to Avoid Charges
The need to stay connected has never been stronger for Canadian travellers, but it can come at a cost in your mobile plan. Cell phone roaming charges happen often and travellers are looking for ways to avoid them. Social media, video streaming, emails, video calls, maps – it’s hard not to use your phone abroad […]
5G Data Plans: Everything You Need to Know
Following the success of our first article about the upcoming 5G network, we decided to update it with new information that has been revealed over the last few months. The new 5G network will be unveiled around next year, and it’s currently on everyone’s lips. Even though it is highly anticipated and everybody is talking about […]
Is Leasing a Phone a Good Idea?
With each new generation of smartphones, devices are becoming more and more expensive. Some phones cost can cost as much as $2000! So if you are amongst those who are reaching ever deeper into your pockets in order to keep up with the latest and greatest – take courage! Is leasing a phone a good […]
How to Save on Cell Phone Bills
If you’re reading this and are already a user of PlanHub’s platform, then you probably know that Canadians pay one of the highest phone rate charges in the entire world. Despite the population’s discontent, it doesn’t seem as if our phone rates are going to lower anytime soon. Fortunately, there are several ways to help […]
