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Freedom Mobile launches in 50 more communities across B.C. and Alberta

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile announced Tuesday the expansion of its service area to 50 more cities and communities across B.C. and Alberta, made possible by partner agreements enabled by the CRTC’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) framework, according to a press release. New additions to Freedom’s serviceable area include Chilliwack, Hope, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm in B.C., and Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Edson in Alberta. A full list of the new areas, including current subscription areas that now have additional coverage, can be found here. Freedom’s updated coverage map is here. Freedom says its recent launch in Manitoba was also enabled by the CRTC’s MVNO framework. “Consumers from...