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Telecom news roundup: Check your bills folks, it’s price hike season [Sept. 26-Oct. 4]

Rogers, Telus and Koodo all raised prices for some customers

Telus and Rogers logos on smartphones.

It’s been a slower couple of weeks on the telecom news front, but there were a few notable stories this week. Here’s what you need to know in Canadian telecom:

Pricing and deals

Koodo is increasing prices for some customers and blocking them from changing plans until after it applies the rate change.

Telus confirmed it raised prices on some legacy plans in September.

Rogers raised prices for a “small percentage” of customers by up to $5/mo starting on their October bills.

Public Mobile added Canada/U.S. calling, texting and data to $30 and $35 plans.

Business

Quebecor continues pursuing Corus acquisition, urges lenders to discount debt.

Reports indicate Bell might lay off hundreds of Expertech employees ahead of the holidays.


You can read the previous telecom news roundup here.

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