Did you miss your almost daily dose of iPhone 5 rumours? If yes, you’re in luck as they’re back in full force today. A number of new alleged details have suddenly popped up from a number of different sources. First up is Topeka Capital Markets’ Brian White who has just returned from China and Taiwan. According to information that he […]
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Rogers expands LTE coverage to Calgary and Halifax
Rogers today announced that it has expanded its LTE network to cover both Calgary and Halifax. As a result, it now covers nearly 12 million Canadians (roughly a third of the population). “We’re thrilled to offer our LTE network to even more Canadians in the east and the west,” said John Boynton, Rogers Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. […]
AT&T now taking Nokia Lumia 900 pre-orders
AT&T today started to take pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 900. It is available for US$99.99 with a two-year contract. New customers can also take advantage of AT&T’s current promotion that gives them up a US$100 discount to get it for free. AT&T will ship pre-orders on April 5th. This should ensure that you have it in your hands a […]
AT&T to launch Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II on April 8th
AT&T today confirmed to CNET that it will launch both the Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II on April 8th. The devices will be the carrier’s first 4G LTE Windows Phone devices. Confirming rumours, AT&T will offer the Nokia Lumia 900 for US$99.99 with a two-year contract. This makes it one of AT&T’s cheapest flagship devices ever. The HTC […]
Rumour: Fido to launch LTE network
It appears that Rogers’s flanker brand Fido could soon launch its LTE network. A leaked screenshot of a customer activation/upgrade tool shows the option of “LTE Voice and Data Sharing Bundles.” If and when Fido does launch LTE, it is likely it will use Rogers’ own LTE network and offer the same coverage and speeds (on average between 12Mbps and […]
Virgin Mobile Canada now supports LTE
Virgin Mobile Canada had been expected to offer LTE in time for the arrival of the new iPad. While the carrier has yet to formally announce the launch, it has now updated its coverage maps to include LTE. As you would expect from a Bell flanker brand, its coverage is the same as Bell’s. Users are promised speeds up to […]
LTE and HSPA+ RIM BlackBerry PlayBooks clear FCC
RIM appears to be gearing up to launch some new PlayBook models. First came word that production of a 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook had begun. Two FCC filings have now surfaced confirming that both it and an LTE version have obtained FCC approval. The FCC documentation reveals little about the tablets but confirms that one will come with LTE connectivity and […]
Virgin Mobile Canada to launch LTE network by March 16th
A leaked Virgin Mobile Canada internal document obtained by MobileSyrup has revealed that the carrier will launch its LTE network sometime next week, “just in time for new iPad.” It will be Canada’s fourth carrier to launch LTE after Rogers, Bell and TELUS. As a Bell flanker brand, Virgin Mobile use Bell’s own network which now covers “6 million Canadians […]