Mobilicity

Mobilicity launches Samsung Galaxy S 4G and updated plans

Mobilicity today launched the Samsung Galaxy S 4G along with updated data plans. The Galaxy S 4G was quite the device when it came out nearly two years ago and remains a decent entry-level smartphone today. Samsung Galaxy S 4G specifications: Processor: 1GHz single-core Operating system: Google Android 2.3 Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM and tri-band (AWS) UMTS/HSPA Other connectivity: GPS, […]

Canadian carriers respond to Industry Canada telecom announcement

After yesterday’s announcement by Industry Canada that foreign ownership rules for the telecom sector would be loosened up ahead of the 2013 700MHz spectrum auction, Canada’s carriers expressed their opinions. As expected, responses vary quite a bit. MTS Allstream:“This is a positive development for MTS Allstream and for Canadians and Canadian businesses,” said Pierre Blouin, Chief Executive Officer, MTS Allstream. […]

Mobilicity calls for ‘spectrum screen’ in upcoming Canadian spectrum auction

With Industry Canada yet to announce details about its next spectrum auction, Canadian carriers have been busy providing their input on how the auction should be run. Mobilicity, which last week released a cartoon summarizing its position, today called on the Canadian government to implement a ‘Spectrum Screen’ like the one used in the U.S. The idea behind this screen […]

Mobilicity outlines spectrum auction position through “Twist” cartoon

Mobilicity today stated its position on the upcoming Canadian wireless spectrum auction with the following cartoon: Mobilicity President and CEO Stewart Lyons painted a grim picture if the government does not set aside spectrum for the smaller players: “For Mobilicity, acquiring more spectrum in the upcoming Federal Government auction is a must-have – not a nice-to-have. Our current 3G technology […]

Mobilicity adds 63,000 customers in Q4 2011

Mobilicity yesterday announced that it had signed up 63,000 customers in the last quarter of 2011 and described itself as “the nation’s fastest-growing new wireless entrant.” It also expects to continue to outpace its competition “based on results disclosed thus far.” “In just our second year of operations, Mobilicity continues to shake up the industry as the fastest-growing new entrant, […]

Mobilicity launches the Galaxy Nexus ahead of schedule

As part of its two-year anniversary celebrations, Mobilicity today announced that it has launched the Galaxy Nexus ahead of schedule. It may be Groundhog Day, but it’s the sleek shadow of the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung that will be casting attention at Mobilicity stores across Canada starting today. The news that the fast-growing unlimited carrier is selling the acclaimed smartphone, […]

Mobilicity to launch Galaxy Nexus on February 6th

The Mobilicity Galaxy Nexus ‘coming soon’ banner is about to come down. The carrier today announced that it will launch the first Android 4.0 smartphone on February 6th: Big news…just announced – @Mobilicity is launching the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on February 6! #HoFoLicity Pricing has not been announced. With other carriers now offering it for CA$599.99 with no contract, we […]