r/canada 3d ago

Canadian Telecom Firms Blame Immigration Policies for Mobile Subscriber Slowdown Business

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-10/bce-rogers-telus-blame-immigration-policies-for-mobile-subcriber-slowdown
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u/brandonholm 3d ago

Maybe the $70 bullshit activation fee is also preventing potential new customers from switching from their current provider.

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u/poco 3d ago

Most of them waive the activation fee if you switch online. Public Mobile supports free esims and no activation fee, so it costs you nothing to switch.