During their Q2 results announcement, Videotron provided an update on the ongoing development of its wireless network. Quebecor, its parent company, secured the majority of spectrum offered in Quebec in the last Canadian wireless auction. As part of its network build-out, Videotron has reached agreements with both Rogers Wireless and Bell Mobility to share towers in Quebec and the Ottawa […]
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RIM announces BlackBerry Curve 8520 for T-Mobile USA
Research In Motion announced the BlackBerry Curve 8520 today. Headed to T-Mobile USA, it will be available starting on August 5th. The slim new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is an incredibly approachable smartphone that comes in two attractive colors from T-Mobile – black and frost. For people who like to be connected, it provides easy mobile access to email, messaging (IM, […]
T-Mobile UK to launch HTC Hero as T-Mobile G1Touch
T-Mobile UK used Twitter to announce that its second Google Android device will be the just announced HTC Hero. T-Mobile UK as opted not to offer the HTC Magic as T-Mobile USA is doing (as the T-Mobile myTouch 3G). In a series of tweets, it revealed a number of details including that it will use the new HTC Sense user […]
Globalive makes first network call and explains dual-brand strategy
June 13th marked a milestone for Globalive. On that day, the company completed its first call on their Advanced Wireless Network (AWS). This means that we’re one step closer to launching wireless services, which means better mobile voice, data, video and messaging for Canadian consumers. Globalive’s CEO, Tony Lacavera, also provided more information about Globalive’s recent announcement that it is […]
Sprint announces Palm Pre release date and pricing
Finally! Sprint has announced the release date and pricing for the Palm Pre (and the new Palm webOS). It will be available starting on Saturday, June 6th for US$199.99 (after US$100 mail-in rebate) with a two-year service agreement (Everything Data plan or Business Essentials with Messaging and Data plan required). “The Palm Pre takes full advantage of Sprint’s Everything Data […]
HTC Magic to debut on Vodafone UK on May 5th
The HTC Magic is now available for pre-order on the Vodafone UK site. Best of all, Vodafone expects that it will be available on May 5th. The HTC Magic is powered by a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7201a processor and Google Android (version 1.5 likely). It comes with quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band (900/2100MHz) HSDPA/WCDMA connectivity, a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen display, 192MB […]
O2 UK announces Pay & Go plan for Apple iPhone 3G
O2 UK has revealed details of its Pay & Go plan for the Apple iPhone 3G. For a single price, customers will get the iPhone as well as unlimited browsing and Wi-Fi for 12 months (in the UK only). Once the year is up, customers will have the choice to renew their unlimited browsing and Wi-Fi for a monthly fee […]
Telus Mobility to launch HTC Touch Diamond on August 14th
TELUS is kicking off a new marketing campaign called “We believe in smartphones for all” today. Expanding TELUS’ smartphone portfolio, today’s announcement truly places TELUS in an industry leading position, offering the largest selection of smartphones on Canada’s largest High Speed network from the most recognized manufacturers in the industry – HTC, Research in Motion, Motorola, and Palm. Whether looking […]