MobileSyrup‘s telecom news roundup is back this week with quite a few stories. Here’s what you need to know:
Pricing and deals
Telus reduced the price of some plans by $5 and also cut data and bonuses that came with the plans.
Rogers and Fido started charging $25 shipping fees on standard phone deliveries.
Regulatory
Statistics Canada changed how it tracks wireless pricing, which should lead to a more accurate portrayal of how much Canadians actually pay.
SaskTel sought a judicial review of the CRTC’s wholesale fibre access decision.
Acquisitions
Rogers bought Bell’s stake in MLSE, the parent company for major Toronto sports teams like the Maple Leafs and Raptors.
Quebecor reportedly offered to buy struggling entertainment company Corus, but didn’t receive a response.
Other telecom news
Bell partnered with mining technology company MacLean on remote mining vehicles.
PSA: watch out for phishing texts disguised as requests to set up 2FA with Rogers or other carriers.
You can read the previous telecom news roundup here.
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