Fido starts offering 5GB free data to select subscribers again

Earlier in the month, Fido started sending out text messages to select subscribers that say they can get free 5GB of data per month if they don't switch their plans for the next 24 months. Now, the Rogers-owned carrier has started sending out these alerts again. An iPhone in Canada reader informed the site that they just received the message. The user was on an $85/10GB Large plan, which has now been bumped up to 15GB for the next two years. According to Fido, you don't need to do anything. The free data will be credited to your account, and it'll be viewable online via My Account.

Fido gives extra 2GB of data for select 'Bring Your Own Phone' plans

Who doesn't want extra data on their plans? Fido is offering an additional 2GB of data to two of its "Bring your own phone" mobile plans. The first one will give you a total of 4GB of data as unlimited talk and texting in Canada for $55 a month. Meanwhile, the second plan gives you a total of 7GB of data with unlimited talk and texting as well for $65 a month. The plans also come with Fido's "Xtra," "Roam," five hours of free data, as well as the carrier's data overage protection service.

Canadian carriers can’t lock phones to their networks now

A review of the existing Wireless Code is helping bolster the protection of consumers when it comes to dealing with the big telecom providers. The code, which defines the rules and regulations for service providers, was enforced back in June 2015. Two years after the enactment, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) reviewed and revised the code. One of the big changes is that starting December 1, 2017, any wireless consumer can get their mobile phones unlocked from their carrier free of charge. Carriers can’t lock devices for sale from that point forward, too.

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Canadian government doesn’t think Apple has engaged in anti-competitive conduct

The Canadian government has found no wrongdoing when it comes to Apple’s promotion of the iPhone with Canadian wireless carriers. The Competition Bureau released an official statement following a two-year investigation saying there isn’t sufficient evidence that Apple has been engaging in anti-competitive conduct. The statement says there are no terms in Apple’s deals with wireless carriers that have had a “significant effect” to the competition.

Apple was being accused of using market force to demand carriers to sell devices made by its competitors at inflated prices as well as supposed limits being placed by Apple on marketing and sales of the iPhone by the carriers. A query is being done in France and South Korea for the same allegations.

Source: Apple Insider