Koodo introduces 'Call Control' to help weed out spam calls

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Telus' flanker brand Koodo is introducing "Call Control" to make it easier to keep spam calls out. Telus already has this feature, and we'll talk about how you can access it later. What Call Control does is ask first-time callers (at least since you've enabled the feature) to enter a number between 0-9. If they enter the right number, the call will go through to you. If not, then they'll be notified that they've been prevented from reaching you. 

This task is simple enough to let actual callers through while stopping robocalls from connecting to you. You can add up to 25 numbers to an "Authorized List" to avoid Koodo from screening these calls. And if there are numbers you don't want reaching you at all, you can add up to 25 numbers to your "Blocked List."

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Telus, Koodo offer two months of free wireless service to B.C. frontline healthcare workers

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Telus and flanker brand Koodo are helping out the frontline healthcare workers and operational staff at Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health Authority by offering them two months of free wireless service. The two B.C. facilities were chosen because they cater to areas in the province hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is part of Telus' Mobility for Good initiative, which gives youth coming out of foster care access to a phone and service plan.

Those who qualify from Vancouver Coastal Health include frontline staff members or physicians who are actively working on COVID-19 patient care units or those assigned to key COVID-19 response roles. Meanwhile, those from the Fraser Health Authority who qualify include staff who work in housekeeping, food services, and environmental departments. Telus claims the program has been extended to select hospitals and healthcare facilities in Quebec and Ontario, with Alberta to follow soon.

Source: MobileSyrup

Koodo, Fido offer $168 bill credit for some plans, purchases

Koodo and Fido are currently offering a limited-time promo that gives customers $168 in bill credit for select plans and purchases. Telus' Koodo is offering the credit when you get a new phone with a Tab plan. But this bonus is only applicable to new activations. You'll also need to enter the promo code "K168CNY" at checkout, suggesting it's a promo just in time for the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year.

As for Rogers' Fido, the bill credit is given to those who activate or upgrade to a new smartphone online on new two-year data, talk and text plans. The bill credit will show up on your second or third Fido bill. There will be a $35 setup service fee unless you opt to use self-serve online. Fido is also offering $8 off per month for 12 months on some plans to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This promo can be combined with the bill credit offer. 

Source: MobileSyrup

Get 12 months of free Amazon Prime with new Koodo activations

If you activate a new talk, text, or data plan with Koodo from now until November 24, you can get 12 months of Amazon Prime Canada for free. To avail of the promotion online, you need to add the code "AMAZONPRIME" at checkout. For current Prime members, the free months will be added to your existing membership. According to Telus, the deals exclude Wireless Home Phone, prepaid, talk and text, and data-only activations.

Those who use the promo code will get their membership code within 35 business days. And you must agree to Prime's terms and agreements. The member costs $79.99 per year with faster shipping options and access to Amazon Prime Video.