Carriers – Canada

Quebec-based Videotron signs roaming and tower-sharing agreements

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]