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M&A / Property

kini mobile partners with TELUS to launch Pinoy Plans for Filipino-Canadian market

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 16, 2025 · 10:18 T · 17.58 TELUS CORPORATION
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Executive Summary

  • TELUS and kini mobile have launched “Made for Pinoys,” a new line of prepaid 5G‑powered mobile plans targeting the Filipino‑Canadian community.
  • The plans provide dual Philippine–Canada numbers, free international calls/texts to 20 destinations, GCash cash‑back rewards, data appreciation perks, and bilingual customer support.
  • Plans are available via eSIM or physical SIM through kini mobile retail locations in Canada and partner agencies in the Philippines.

Key Details

  • Partnership: TELUS (TSX: T) partners with kini mobile (a brand of Kin Innovation) to deliver the new prepaid offering.
  • Product Name: “Made for Pinoys” / kini Pinoy Plans powered by TELUS.
  • Network: Built on TELUS’s award‑winning 5G network.
  • Target Audience: Filipino residents, international students, temporary foreign workers, and travelers who split time between Canada and the Philippines.
  • Plan Features:
  • One plan, two numbers – simultaneous Philippine and Canadian mobile numbers on a single device.
  • Free international calls and SMS/MMS to 20 destinations, including unlimited calls/texts to the Philippines.
  • GCash cash‑back each time a spending goal is met.
  • Data appreciation rewards (bonus data & exclusive perks for loyal customers).
  • Dedicated Pinoy customer support with Filipino representatives.
  • Availability: Plans can be purchased as eSIM or physical SIM through kini mobile retail locations in Canada, the company website (www.kinimobile.com), and partner agencies/retailers in the Philippines.
  • Quotes:
  • Kal Amery, VP Partner Solutions, TELUS – highlighted TELUS’s support for the Filipino community and the cross‑border connectivity solution.
  • Erin Li, Director, kini mobile – emphasized the plan’s ability to bridge distance between two communities and its accessible, high‑quality service.

Notable Quotes

  • “TELUS is proud to support the Filipino community in Canada with connectivity solutions designed specifically for their needs.” – Kal Amery, Vice President, Partner Solutions, TELUS
  • “The kini Pinoy Plan powered by TELUS bridges the distance between two communities that matter most to our customers.” – Erin Li, Director, kini mobile
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