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Bell Adding New 273 Area Code to Quebec City in 2027
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (616+ words) i Phone in Canada Bell Says Quebec City Is Getting a New Area Code and Here's What Changes Quebec is getting another new area code. Starting February 27, 2027, the 273 area code will be added to the region currently served by 367, 418 and…...
Why Quebecor Just Lost Its Fight to Get Millions Back from Bell | i Phone in Canada
2+ week, 3+ day ago (56+ words) Quebecor isn't getting its money back from Bell, according to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC ruled Monday against Quebecor's bid to recover millions in wholesale wireless fees, drawing a definitive line under one of the more…...
Bell Overtakes Rogers and Telus as Canada's Top Telecom Brand | i Phone in Canada
2+ week, 2+ day ago (191+ words) Bell Overtakes Rogers and Telus as Canada's Top Telecom Brand i Phone in Canada Bell Overtakes Rogers and Telus as Canada's Top Telecom Brand Telus slipped one spot, dropping from 15th to 16th, while Rogers had a strong showing, climbing from 23rd last…...
Scalpers Just Got Crushed in Ontario and Other Provinces Are Watching | i Phone in Canada
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (386+ words) Ontario just pulled the plug on predatory ticket scalping. On Friday, a new law officially passed as part of the 2026 budget that makes it illegal to resell tickets for more than their original face value. Whether it is a concert…...
Wealthsimple RESPs Now Get Qu'bec QESI Grants for Up to $3, 600 Per Child | i Phone in Canada
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (324+ words) Wealthsimple has officially launched support for the Qu'bec Education Savings Incentive (QESI), allowing families in the province to access provincial grants directly through their RESP accounts. The move comes after years of the feature being one of the most requested…...
Quebecor and Freedom Mobile Anniversary: The $700 Million Plan | i Phone in Canada
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) Things are looking pretty sweet at Quebecor lately. Employees recently gathered at their Toronto office to celebrate the third anniversary of the company's Freedom Mobile acquisition with a spread of cake and a very relaxed CEO, Pierre Karl P'ladeau. The…...
Engineered for Speed: Bell 5 G+ Advanced Delivers Up to 4. 3 Gbps in Ontario | i Phone in Canada
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (391+ words) The Quick Answer: Bell's wireless network provides coverage to over 99 per cent of Canadians, with 89% having access to ultra-fast 5 G and 5 G+ services. The introduction of 5 G+ Advanced this month marks a major milestone in this broader strategy. Bell has…...
Netflix and You Tube Push Back Hard on Quebec's French-First Streaming Law | i Phone in Canada
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (245+ words) Netflix and You Tube are warning Quebec not to interfere with their apps. The two companies are fighting Bill 109, which would force apps and smart TVs to prioritize French content, make French the default language, and fine companies up to…...
Spotify: French-Canadian Country Seeing Explosive Growth | i Phone in Canada
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) At this year's Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs), Spotify highlighted new data showing Canadian country music is gaining traction both at home and abroad'with French-Canadian country leading much of the momentum. According to Spotify, streams of Canadian country music have…...
Quebec Confirms Northvolt EV Battery Plant Is Dead, Loses $270 M | i Phone in Canada
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (316+ words) The Quebec government has officially ended its financial support for Northvolt's planned electric vehicle battery plant in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and Mc Masterville. The project, once billed as a cornerstone of the province's battery strategy, will not move forward. In a statement…...