WIND Mobile yesterday announced that it had completed its first successful 4G live trials. Customers involved in the LTE tests saw average download speeds between 50 and 60Mbps and improved multitasking performance (concurrent emailing, browsing, file downloads, etc). WIND concluded that “the network is in line to advance to the next evolution of 4G compatible technologies.” WIND also announced the […]
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Videotron extends 3G+ mobile service to three more Quebec markets
On the heels of its launch in the Quebec City and Montreal areas back in September, Videotron today announced that it has extended its 3G+ coverage to include the Mauricie, Sherbrooke and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield areas. “Following up on the resounding success of the initial launch of our advanced mobile service, we are pleased to announce that we are expanding it to […]
Videotron delaying AWS launch to the fall?
Quebecor, Videotron’s parent company, announced its Q1 2010 financial results yesterday. As part of the announcement, Pierre Karl Peladeau, Quebecor President and CEO, reaffirmed that the company is on track to launch its new AWS network in summer 2010. “We are pressing ahead with the build-out of the Advanced Wireless Services (“AWS”) network. Videotron has reached site- and tower-sharing agreements […]
Shaw Communications to launch wireless service in 2011
During its Q2 fiscal results announcement, Shaw Communications CEO Jim Shaw revealed the company’s plans for its wireless service: “We are advancing our strategy to offer a competitive wireless offering and are now planning for an initial launch in late 2011. Accordingly, we are accelerating our Wireless capital spend and expect to invest approximately $100 million in fiscal 2010. The […]
TELUS launches HSPA network
A day after Bell, TELUS turned the switch on its HSPA network today. With the new network come some new devices and new voice and data plans. Many of the details (devices and Clear Choice plans) have been known for a while now but here is a summary. For the launch, TELUS is offering a number of devices including: Apple […]
TELUS HSPA device pricing revealed?
Yesterday, TELUS announced that it would launch its HSPA network on November 5th. They also revealed a number of devices that will launch at the time but did not provide any pricing except for the Apple iPhone. But it did not take long for the pricing to leak: Device – No contract pricing / 1-year / 2-year / 3-year contract […]
TELUS to launch HSPA network on November 5th
It’s confirmed: TELUS Mobility will launch its new HSPA network on November 5th. The new next generation wireless network is the latest enhancement to TELUS’ multi-network mobile strategy, offering customers the technology for increased wireless data download speeds of up to 21 megabits per second, access to a world class selection of compelling mobile devices and international roaming service to […]