Cellphones

Your rights relating to cellphones, and how to deal with problems.

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Choosing a phone and phone plan

Choosing a phone and phone plan

Choosing a cellphone and plan can be a complicated process. Two-year contract or pay-as-you-go? Smartphone or basic flip phone? Individual or shared plan? It’s certainly tricky. Let’s dive in.

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Negotiating with a cellphone provider

Negotiating with a cellphone provider

Canadian cellphone plans can be expensive. Customer service is labyrinthine. The whole experience is hardly a treat. But it can be different! Learn your rights and how to take action.

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Problem with a cellphone or plan

Problem with a cellphone or plan

Your new cellphone doesn’t work as expected. Or your new phone plan isn’t what was promised. There are steps you can take to make this right.

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Cancel or switch your phone contract

Cancel or switch your phone contract

Sick and tired of your expensive phone provider? Sometimes it makes sense to switch; other times it’s best to wait it out. We’ll help point you in the right direction.

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Disputing a phone bill

Disputing a phone bill

You know what your monthly plan costs, so how come there’s a charge of $40 for “roaming”? And what’s this data overage fee? Get help disputing your phone bill.

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