MTS today formally launched its LTE network. Delivering download speeds of up to 75Mbps, it is currently available in Brandon and Winnipeg and comes a bit earlier than predicted. “We continue to invest in bringing Manitobans the most advanced technology the industry has to offer,” said MTS President Kelvin Shepherd. “We are pleased with the performance of our new network, […]
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Koodo launches LTE network
On Thursday, Koodo tweeted that it was about to launch its LTE network and it did so quietly yesterday. There have been no formal announcements yet but it has updated its coverage map with bright pink for LTE. It includes Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa Toronto, and Vancouver among others. Not surprisingly, Koodo’s LTE coverage is the same as that […]
Koodo to launch LTE service on September 21st
Koodo revealed today via Twitter that it will flip the switch on its LTE network on September 21st. The confirmation was in response to a question about LTE coverage in Toronto so we know that at least one city will be covered. No further details today were given but it just so happens that this is also the date that […]
Samsung going after Apple iPhone 5 over 8 LTE patents
Relations between Apple and Samsung just are not improving. As expected, Samsung confirmed its intention to go after the iPhone 5 as it suspects that it infringes 8 LTE patents: “Samsung anticipates that it will file, in the near future, a motion to amend its infringement contentions to add the iPhone 5 as an accused product. On September 12, 2012, […]
Rogers extending LTE network to 10 more Canadian cities by October 1st
Earlier this year, Rogers announced plans to extend its LTE network to 28 more cities by end of 2012. It today made good on part of that promise with the announcement that 10 additional cities would have LTE coverage by October 1st. These include Kingston, Edmonton, Quebec City, Oakville, Burlington, London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Barrie. The carrier also promised […]
Fido launches LTE network
Following up on its announcement earlier this summer, Fido, Rogers Communications’ flanker brand, today announced the launch of its LTE network. It currently covers Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and St. John’s, and their surrounding areas. Coverage will be rolled out to more areas in the coming months. Customers can expect maximum theoretical download speeds of up to 100Mbps and […]
MTS to launches LTE network in November?
MTS last year announced plans to launch its LTE network sometime in 2012. It looked for a short time earlier today that it had launched in both Winnipeg and Brandon but the web page announcing the launch has been pulled down in favour of one that again states that the launch will take place in 2012. MTS told at least […]
A look at the week Gadgetorama went on holidays
It is always a weird feeling to go on holidays where there is no wireless coverage and no daily news (gadget-related or otherwise). One of the things I was able to do was start reading the The Walking Dead comic book series. After the second TV season ended, I decided to read the comic to find out where the story […]