Telecom news roundup: Statistic Canada reports telecom price drop [July 15-21]

Statistic Canada’s June Price Index revealed the price of mobile and web plans dropped this yr in comparison with final. However, many Canadians haven’t seen the advantages of this as they proceed to face a few of the highest telecom costs amongst G7 international locations.

More particulars on the report, together with a breakdown of a few of the most vital telecom tales from this week, are outlined under.

Business

Fido has elevated the price of its 40GB plan to $62/month.

Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence evaluation revealed Bell supplied the quickest cell and stuck broadband companies in Q2.

Five tasks by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology have introduced web entry to 1,770 houses and companies within the Ontario counties of Bruce and Huron.

Northwestel brings fibre web companies to Fort Resolution, Kakisa and Enterprise, NWT.

Freedom Mobile is now providing 4G companies in Québec.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will meditate monetary negotiations for a cell digital community operator (MVNO) settlement between Québecor and Bell.

Rogers says Bell’s request for CRTC intervention on TTC wi-fi connectivity is ‘simply unnecessary.’

Telus turns into Canada Soccer’s title accomplice beneath a multi-year deal.

SaskTel has expanded its 5G community to greater than 50 cell websites serving underserved areas in Saskatchewan.

Telecom costs dropped in June, in accordance with a report from Statistics Canada. However, Canadians proceed to really feel the burden.

Support for iPhone’s eSIM Quick Transfer characteristic may quickly be coming to Bell.

Deals

Chatr is providing new activations 4GB of bonus information for 12 months on choose plans.

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