Mobilicity today announced that it will upgrade its 3.5G network to 4G later this year. Once completed, customers will see enhanced data performance with peak download speeds of up to 21Mbps. “We continue to invest in our network infrastructure as demand for our affordable, unlimited data service grows at an incredible rate,” said Mobilicity President and Chief Operating Officer Stewart […]
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WIND Mobile looking to expand through partnerships
WIND Mobile’s parent company, Globalive Wireless Management, is looking to expand its network by partnering with regional telecommunications and cable companies. It is already talking to a number of regional players about agreements to share networks, sites and marketing for its WIND Mobile brand. In an interview with The Globe and Mail, Tony Lacavera, Globalive’s chairman and chief executive officer, […]
CA$840 million TELUS investment in Quebec to include LTE network expansion
On the heels of a CA$650 million investment in Ontario, TELUS today announced a CA$840 million investment in Quebec. “TELUS is an employer of choice and leader in the telecommunications sector in Québec. We are committed to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of the province and all its regions as we believe leading edge technologies and robust infrastructure can […]
CA$650 million TELUS investment in Ontario includes LTE coverage expansion
TELUS today announced that it will invest CA$650 million “in advanced technology” in Ontario over the next three years. It will use the money to expand its LTE network, hire 900 new employees, improve its healthcare technology used for its drug claims services, and support unique community fundraising projects. “Technology is a foundation of a stronger provincial economy,” said Joe […]
Bell extends LTE coverage to Muskoka cottage country
Just in time for summer, Bell today announced the expansion of its LTE network to the Muskoka cottage region “around shorelines, marinas, waterways, resorts and other tourist hotspots.” It is also enhancing its HSPA+ network to offer 42Mbps downloads. By July 1st, LTE and enhanced HSPA+ coverage will look like this: Cottagers and golfers will see download speeds of up […]
Bell launches 150Mbps enhanced 4G LTE network in Kitchener-Cambridge
Bell today announced the launched of its enhanced 4G LTE network in the Kitchener-Cambridge area. Capable of download speeds up to 150Mbps, it is North America’s first such network in North America according to Bell. Unfortunately, none of Bell’s current devices will be able to take advantage of these speeds. The best you will be able to manage is a […]
SaskTel announces further 4G wireless coverage expansion
SaskTel today announced the expansion of its 4G wireless network to 3 more locations across the province of Saskatchewan. The new areas are Carry The Kettle First Nation, Englefeld and Plato. “Our 4G wireless network delivers increased bandwidth, greater international roaming and a wider selection of wireless devices,” said Ron Styles, SaskTel President and CEO. “4G will enable SaskTel to […]
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. […]