The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruled today that Bell Mobility cannot sign exclusive content deals (such as it has done with the NHL and the NFL) and not offer this content to other mobile providers. Such a move gives it an unfair competitive advantage. “Canadians shouldn’t be forced to subscribe to a wireless service from a specific company […]
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Galaxy Nexus now available from Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada
Just in case you have not been counting down the days on your calendar, today is the day that Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile Canada officially launch the much anticipated Galaxy Nexus (unless you scored one yesterday at the free Sheepdogs concert). Bell is offering the Galaxy Nexus for CA$159.95 with a three-year contract, CA$599.95 with a two-year contract, CA$624.95 […]
Bell Mobility rolls out LTE in Yellowknife
Bell Mobility’s LTE network quietly has grown a little larger with the addition of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories. It joins Halifax (andDartmouth), Toronto, Mississauga, Belleville, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph which all went live earlier this year. Bell’s LTE network can offer speeds up to 75Mbps although speeds between 12 and 25 Mbps are more typical. Among the devices offered […]
Bell launches Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE
Bell today launched its first LTE tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual core Operating system: Google Android 3.2 (Gingerbread) Cellular connectivity: LTE (up to 75Mbps), HSPA, GSM Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA Display: 8.9-inch WXGA (1280×800) LCD with Gorilla Glass Input: Capacitive touchscreen Memory: 128MB RAM […]
BlackBerry Bold 9790 now available in Canada at Bell, Telus, Rogers and Virgin Mobile
You can now add a few more names to the growing list of Canadian carriers offering the BlackBerry Bold 9790. The latest are Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, TELUS Mobility, and Virgin Mobile Canada. Pricing varies a bit from carrier to carrier Bell is offering the BlackBerry Bold 9790 for CA$99.95 with a three-year contract, CA$379.95 with a two-year contract, CA$404.95 […]
Galaxy Nexus to go on sale one day early at select Canadian locations
Along with a free concert, Samsung Canada today announced that the Galaxy Nexus will be available one day early at select Toronto locations. It will go on sale at 1pm on December 7th at the following locations: Bell (Toronto Eaton Centre) Virgin Mobile (10 Dundas Street East) The Source (Toronto Eaton Centre, lower level) Best Buy (65 Dundas Street West) […]
Samsung to celebrate Canadian Galaxy Nexus launch with The Sheepdogs Toronto concert
Samsung Canada likes to throw parties for its flagship device launches. It launched the Galaxy S in Canada with a free Metric concert in 2010. Earlier this year, it held a series of concerts in honour of its smartphone and tablet lineup. It is now doing it again to celebrate the launch of the Galaxy Nexus. The wait is almost […]
Bell Mobility launches BlackBerry Curve 9380
Bell Mobility today announced the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9380. “The popular BlackBerry Curve is now available in an all-touch design. The Curve 9380 features the easy-to-use BlackBerry 7 OS, which looks great on the crisp and clear high-resolution screen.” Bell is offering the BlackBerry Curve 9380 for CA$49.95 with a three-year contract, CA$324.95 with a two-year contract, CA$349.95 […]