Telecoms Struggle with Reduced Roaming Revenues Amid Fewer U.S. Trips
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 2:21 pm
Canada's major telecommunications carriers are reporting a dip in international roaming revenue as diminished U.S. travel impacts cross-border calls. With tariffs and trade tensions still hanging in the air, industry leaders brace for what may be prolonged financial challenges—a modern twist on lost phone bills.
Rogers, Bell and Telus say they've experienced a decline in revenue from international roaming costs, with the latter's CEO suggesting it is likely to continue amid tensions.
TORONTO — Canada’s Big Three telecommunications carriers say they are taking in less revenue from international roaming so far this year as fewer Canadians travel to the U.S. amid the ongoing trade war. But the companies say for the most part they haven’t yet borne the brunt of the economic impacts…
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