It looks like it will not be long now before WIND Mobile launches its network in Guelph. Its latest blog entry reads: We’ve also got great news for existing and future customers who are looking forward to KW coverage expansion – if you’ve got your WIND phone in Guelph this weekend you’ll see some WIND Zone coverage there as we […]
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SaskTel to launch LTE in Fall 2012
SaskTel today announced that it will launch its LTE (Long Term Evolution) network in late 2012. “LTE technology will significantly improve the customer experience and will provide our customers with data speeds of up to 5 times faster than our existing 4G network,” said Bill Boyd, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. “SaskTel has a solid technology evolution plan that will ensure […]
Shaw halts wireless network deployment
Shaw Communications today announced that it will not launch a wireless network as originally planned. It had originally planned to launch such a service in 2011 but later delayed it to 2012. After completing a strategic review, Shaw has now decided not to move forward: The economics of a conventional wireless business as a new entrant are extremely challenging. New […]
Rogers to launch LTE in Toronto on September 28th with Samsung Galaxy S II LTE
Rogers Wireless today announced that it will launch its LTE network in Toronto on September 28th. Toronto follows Ottawa which went live on July 7th. “Ottawa residents are already enjoying the benefits of Canada’s fastest network technology – now Torontonians can begin the countdown to LTE and a whole new wireless experience,” said John Boynton, Executive Vice President and Chief […]
WIND Mobile outlines southern Ontario expansion plans
In a lengthy interview with Cartt.ca editor and publisher Greg O’Brien, WIND Mobile CEO Anthony Lacavera outlined some of his company’s expansion plans. With its legal and regulatory issues behind it (although there is still an appeal to the Supreme Court), WIND Mobile is looking to get back the growth of its coverage area back on track. Less than two […]
WIND Mobile launching in Kitchener-Waterloo on August 16th
WIND Mobile yesterday announced the date on which it will launch in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The carrier will officially flip the switch on its sixth WIND Zone on Tuesday August 16th. It’s going to be a great day for wireless and a great day for the community. Our first 50 customers will have the chance to buy a contract-free BlackBerry […]
TELUS expands Manitoba 4G wireless coverage
TELUS yesterday announced that it has expanded 4G coverage in Manitoba. It added two new cell towers in Oakbank and Dugald and upgraded 42 existing wireless sites in and around Winnipeg to offer increased network capacity. Also covered now are the corridors along Highways 1, 7 and 75. “We are investing millions of dollars year after year, bringing the most […]
WIND Mobile Kitchener-Waterloo launch set for August
WIND Mobile Chairman and CEO Tony Lacavera today narrowed down the launch window for the carrier’s upcoming Kitchener-Waterloo launch. A tweet today confirmed that it will take place in August: WIND is launching in KW next month and has announced a $10,000 community grant. Give us your nominations. http://go.wind.ca/p32Wb9 As part of the launch, WIND Mobile will donate CA$10,000 to […]