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Telecom news roundup: Bell ups connection fee, CRTC wants cheaper roaming [Oct. 5-11]

Bell also joined other Big Three providers in offering an autopay "discount" after raising plan prices

This week saw Bell and Virgin Plus jack connection fees to $70 while the CRTC was focused on asking carriers to reduce roaming rates. Check out the highlights below.

Pricing and deals

Koodo has surprisingly decent prepaid plans.

Koodo texted special loyalty offers like $50/75GB plans to some customers.

CRTC asked telcos to make roaming rates more affordable.

Bell ups plan prices by as much as $10, adds $10/mo autopay discount.

Bell and Virgin started charging a $70 connection fee, joining Telus and Rogers.

Sometimes loyalty does pay — one Rogers customer got a free upgrade to unlimited Canada/U.S. on their existing plan.

Infrastructure

CRTC commits $8 million to bring fibre internet to 16 Manitoba communities.


You can find the last telecom news roundup here.

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