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WEB1 day ago · Here are the changes to Canadian mobile rate plans this week [Aug 8-14] By MobileSyrup | Aug 15, 20243:58 PM EDT.
Here's where to find your phone backups in Google Drive
WEBFeb 10, 2020 · Instead, you can find phone backups under ‘Storage’ now. Next time you open Drive on desktop, you should see a blue banner below the ‘My Drive’ header. The banner notes that backups have moved. You can click a button to jump straight to Storage and view your backups. There’s also a ‘Learn more’ button that links to this help page ...
Telus to provide eligible seniors with free phones ... - MobileSyrup
WEBDec 8, 2020 · Telus has launched the ‘ Mobility for Good for Seniors ’ program to provide free smartphones and subsidized rate plans to eligible seniors. Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) are eligible to get a free refurbished smartphone, unlimited nationwide talk and text, and 3GB of data for $25 per month.
Public Mobile's $34/50GB Canada-U.S. plan is now available to all …
WEBFeb 28, 202410:32 AM EST 0 comments. All Public Mobile customers can now access the provider’s $34/50GB Canada-U.S. plan. The option was previously only available to new activations but is now available for existing customers as well. The allocated 50GB of data is on the provider’s 5G network, which offers speeds up to 250Mbps.
We tested Freedom Mobile's 5G to see if it's better than our …
WEBOct 26, 2023 · For example, different tests of Freedom 5G using the Galaxy S23 Ultra in the same location saw notably different download speeds of 102Mbps and 69Mbps, while upload speeds were slightly more consistent at 23.2 and 28.3Mbps, respectively.. MobileSyrup’s tests also included Union Station because many Ontarians pass through …
Oxio promises internet without 'telco bullshit,' but does it deliver?
WEBApr 10, 2022 · The first thing you see when landing on Oxio’s website is a bold claim: it’s supposedly “the first internet provider you will actually like.”. The company also promises no “telco bullshit,” including contracts, unreadable fine print, and “shifty pricing.”. Interestingly, the website also says those looking for the cheapest ...
How to keep your phone number when changing carriers in Canada
WEBMay 3, 2021 · The easiest way to port your number is, of course, to call your new carrier or sign up in a store. However, many carriers also offer a way to do this online when you get a new plan. Just keep your eyes peeled for a checkbox that says ‘Port forward.’. If you port your number online, you’ll be sent a temporary SIM card with a temporary number.
Virgin Mobile Canada officially rebrands to Virgin Plus - MobileSyrup
WEBJul 19, 2021 · Virgin Mobile Canada has officially rebranded to Virgin Plus in a move that the carrier says reflects its service offerings beyond mobility. The news was revealed over the weekend when a spokesperson for the Bell flanker brand confirmed the rebrand in a reply to a customer. “Virgin Plus reflects the evolution of our brand beyond mobility to …
Bell's Giga Hub is great, until you want to replace it - MobileSyrup
WEBMar 4, 2023 · This is the successor to the Home Hub 4000 (the two routers look identical), but the Giga Hub offers support for Wi-Fi 6E, which in theory should make it work better with multiple devices, as long as they also support the new Wi-fi standard. The Giga Hub was released alongside Bell’s faster 8Gbps speeds in late 2022, and I’ve been testing ...
A week with GrapheneOS exposed my over-reliance on Google
WEBMar 20, 2022 · Last week, I wrote about installing GrapheneOS, an open-source, Android-based privacy operating system, on a Pixel 3. I shared some initial impressions, but now I’m back after using the GrapheneOS Pixel 3 as my daily driver for a week. As I said in my initial impressions, GrapheneOS offers a low bar for entry from a technical perspective ...