SaskTel was not kidding when it said that it would launch its LTE network in “early February 2013.” The carrier today announced that its LTE network would go live on January 31th, 2013 with service available in Regina, Saskatoon, Clavet, Dundurn, Langham, Lumsden, Martensville, Osler, Pense, Vanscoy, Warman, and White City. It adds that its network will have twice as […]
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TELUS launches LTE in Thunder Bay
TELUS yesterday announced that it has turned the switch on for LTE in Thunder Bay, Ontario. LTE device users can expect to see peak download speeds of up to 75Mbps with average speeds ranging from 12 to 25 Mbps. “TELUS is committed to offering the best experience for our customers and the launch of our 4G LTE service in Thunder […]
Rogers secures option to buy Shaw AWS spectrum in 2014
Rogers today announced an agreement that sees it securing an option to buy Shaw Communications’ unused AWS spectrum in 2014. The deal covers spectrum licenses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northern Ontario and comes with a price tag of CA$50 million. According to Nadir Mohamed, Rogers’ President and Chief Executive Officer, “We’re investing in spectrum to ensure our […]
TELUS launches LTE network in Sudbury, Ontario
TELUS launched its LTE network in Sudbury, Ontario, just before the holidays. This latest expansion of its LTE network was part of the company’s CA$650 million investment in Ontario over the next three years to further expand and enhance its wireless network. LTE device users can expect to see peak download speeds of up to 75Mbps with average speeds ranging […]
Rogers delays LTE launch in Winnipeg to 2013
Rogers has had a busy 2012 when it comes to deploying LTE. Announcements of new coverage have occured several times over the past year. The last one was in early October when Rogers launched LTE in 18 new markets. With 2012 wrapping up, at least one market Rogers had been hoping to get to will have to wait until next […]
TELUS extends LTE coverage to Oshawa and Whitby, Ontario
TELUS today announced that it has extended its LTE network to cover both Oshawa and Whitby in Ontario. As in other areas, it will offer top download speeds of up to 75Mbps with average speeds between 12 and 25Mbps. “TELUS is committed to offering the best customer experience and launching our 4G LTE service in Oshawa and Whitby is an […]
WIND Mobile launches Windsor, Ontario Home Zone
WIND Mobile today officially launched its latest Home Zone in Windsor, Ontario. It made the announcement via Twitter: Windsor: Come celebrate our official launch today at our brand new store in Devonshire Mall! CEO Tony Lacavera made a similar announcement as well a bit later in the day. WIND Mobile launched its Kingston Home Zone earlier this month and will […]
SaskTel to launch LTE network in February 2013
SaskTel today announced that it will launch its LTE network in “early February 2013.” The first phase will cover Regina, Saskatoon and their surrounding communities. Customers will see download speeds up to 100Mbps and upload speeds up to 50Mbps with appropriate devices. “Once SaskTel deploys LTE commercially, SaskTel will have the largest 4G LTE network in Saskatchewan, providing data speeds […]