4 h. ago Bell Canada sneakily starts hiding that it limits video quality over mobile data

Bell has been capping the quality of video streaming over its mobile network for a while now, and this was written in small print whenever you looked at mobile plans online. However, the company no longer discloses this on its new redesigned plan page.Bell confirmed in an email statement that it removed the information from the plan page, but it still caps streaming quality.Before the redesign, some plans were listed as limited to SD streaming (480p) or HD streaming (1080p). Customers could purchase a $5/mo add-on to get HD streaming. This cap only applies to video streamed over Bell's network and not video streamed elsewhere, like over a home internet connection.Left: A screenshot of Bell’s old website showing the HD streaming cap. Right: A screenshot of the same plan from Bell’s refreshed website.The quality cap means that if you're watching video content, such as what you'd find on YouTube or Netflix, over mobile data, your video quality could be limited to 480p.It's ...

Culture

40 h. ago Bell: Smith tells Canada hands off Alberta oil, while Ford no hero

Premier Danielle Smith resists more calls for a tax on U.S.-bound Alberta oil and gas but for how long as the pressure goes up?

Other

64 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith furious with Doug Ford, Team Canada set to meet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to square off at Team Canada meeting over how to fight President Trump

Other

3 d. ago Bell: Alberta's Premier Smith drops a bomb on Doug Ford and Team Canada

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells Ontario Premier Doug Ford to take a hike over a tax on oil and gas bound for the U.S.

Events

7 d. ago Bell: The Trump tariff circus isn't leaving Canada alone any time soon

President Donald Trump swearing at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the phone, now who wouldn't want to be the fly on that wall?

Economics

7 d. ago Bell: Trump, Canada face off in the tariff circus and Trump blinks

President Donald Trump swearing at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the phone, now who wouldn't want to be the fly on that wall?

Economics

8 d. ago Bell: Get a grip, Canadians — Canada is not going to be Trump's 51st state

When Trump tariffs become Canadians talking about the death of Canada I feel we're trapped in a Tom Clancy novel

Other

9 d. ago Bell: Say what?! Trump wants to pitch a deal to roll back tariffs on Canada

The same day Trump hits Canada with tariffs the U.S. president wants to work a deal with Canada

Economics

9 d. ago Bell: Wow! Trump to roll out new tariff plan for Canada this afternoon

The same day Trump hits Canada with tariffs the U.S. president wants to work a deal with Canada

Economics

1 week ago Bell: Tariffs hit Canada, Liberals plan to play Trump card for an election win

The Trump tariffs are happening as Canadians gear up for an expected election, so politics will not be taking a break

Politics

1 week ago Bell: Tariffs hit Canada, Liberals plan to play Trump card for election win

The Trump tariffs are happening as Canadians gear up for an expected election, so politics will not be taking a break

Politics

2 w. ago Calgary seen as major human trafficking hub, with activity and severity increasing, say police

'It's a strong economic climate and the fees (for sexual services) charged in Calgary are quite a bit higher (than elsewhere in Canada),' said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell

Politics

3 w. ago New report ranks providers with the fastest internet speed in Canada

If you're unhappy with your current provider's internet speed and want to switch, a new report can help you make your next choice.Ookla released its latest report on the performance of Canadian telecom giants' mobile and fixed networks. The results are based on data from Speedtest, a site created by Ookla that allows users to test their internet speed."Our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users," reads the report.The findings are based on data collected from July to December 2024 and the fastest carrier is chosen based on each provider’s download and upload speed.Here's what the company found in its latest report.Fastest fixed internet speedYou shouldn’t have to compete for fast internet access at home. Whether you're taking work video calls at home or streaming Netflix to unwind...

Technology

3 w. ago Exterro Disrupts the Status Quo for Mobile Device Investigations

Unveils Exterro Remote Mobile Discovery Solution to Enable Legal, E-Discovery and Forensic Teams to Remotely Collect and Review Mobile Phone Data Without an Agent FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exterro, Inc., the leading provider of data risk management software solutions for e-discovery, digital forensics, and data privacy, security, and governance professionals, today […]

Economics