If you’re an immigrant living in Canada, there is one secret no one is telling you: Calling home shouldn’t cost more than rent. Yet for years, Canadian migrants with family in Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Ghana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and more, have been paying unbelievably high rates just to stay connected with their loved ones. We
For anyone who has made a home in a new country, a smartphone is more than just a gadget. It is a lifeline. It is the one thing that keeps you tethered to the life you left behind, to the family who raised you, and to the friends who shaped you. The challenge is that
In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of a good work-life balance often feels more like a dream than a reality. We have all known that feeling: answering emails late into the evening, cutting a holiday short to meet a deadline, or feeling guilty for taking a much-needed break. The truth is, a demanding job can
Finding the perfect gift can be a delightful challenge, but for the gamer in your life, especially when they live miles away, it can feel like a quest of its own! How do you choose something they will truly love, ensure it works in their region, and send it without a hitch? The answer is
Traveling is wonderful! You get to see new places, visit family, or handle important work overseas. But then, there is that nagging thought: “How much will my phone bill be when I get home?” High charges for using your phone abroad, called “roaming fees,” can quickly turn a great trip into a big surprise on
When you think of Canada, what comes to mind? Snow-capped mountains? Maple leaves? Maybe the stunning Niagara Falls? But beyond the landscapes and postcards, Canada is something deeper. A HOME. A home to those who built it centuries ago, and to those who arrived just yesterday with hope in their hearts. A home to nature’s
In a captivating Close-Up with Temitope Ayedun featured in Business Day, our Managing Director shares his vision for transforming the lives of migrant communities through technology. With a deep commitment to empowering those often underserved in their host countries, Tope discusses how Planettalk is redefining connections between migrants and their families back home. Tope highlights
In an era dominated by smartphones and the promise of free connectivity through apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram, it might seem anachronistic that people still pay for international calls. After all, these platforms offer voice and video calls over the internet, seemingly bypassing the traditional, often expensive, infrastructure of telecommunication companies. So, why
For individuals who have embarked on the journey of migration, the desire to maintain close ties with family and friends in their home countries remains a powerful and enduring force. In the United Kingdom, Canada, and France – nations with significant and diverse diaspora populations – mobile communication apps have become indispensable tools for fostering
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