Fido today announced that it will launch its LTE service this summer in a number of Canadian cities. “We are thrilled to offer the benefits of LTE network technology to Fido customers this year,” said Steven Sarfin, senior director of marketing, Fido Solutions. “Our focus at Fido has always been on providing the best value to our customers. With data […]
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TELUS to invest CA$8.4 million in Atlantic Canada
Continuing a string of investment announcements in various regions of Canada, TELUS Mobility today announced that it will invest CA$8.4 million in advanced technology over the next three years in Atlantic Canada. Some CA$5 million will be invested in Nova Scotia with about CA$3.8 million specifically in the Halifax Regional Municipality to support the extension of its 4G LTE network […]
TELUS extends LTE coverage to Muskoka area and other cities
TELUS yesterday announced via Twitter the expansion of its LTE network to the Muskoka cottage region as well as Barrie, Bolton, Orangeville, St. Thomas, and Kingston. Coverage has also been improved in Calgary, Montreal, and Ottawa. The TELUS LTE network promises peak speeds of up to 75Mbps with average speeds falling in the 12 to 25Mbps range. Read more: TELUS […]
Rogers Wireless to offer LTE in 28 more cities by end of 2012
Rogers is celebrating the one year anniversary of the launch of its LTE network. Launching first in Ottawa (on July 7th 2011), it has since expanded to cover the greater areas of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver as well as St. John’s, Halifax, and Calgary. “We’re proud to have been the first to offer the fastest wireless network technology in the […]
CA$273 million Northwestel infrastructure investment includes wireless improvements
Northwestel yesterday announced plans to invest CA$273 million over the next five years to expand and improve its high-speed internet and wireless services in Canada’s three northern territories. “We have a modernization plan that ensures northern Canadians will have access to advanced internet and wireless networks, delivering services and experiences comparable to those available in southern Canada,” said Paul Flaherty, […]
WIND Mobile expanding to Windsor this summer
WIND Mobile revealed plans to expand to Windsor, Ontario, as far back as last August. That launch is finally nearing. Not only is Windsor shown on WIND Mobile’s coverage map as an area of “Planned Expansion” but it tweeted today that a launch would happen this summer: Good morning @RePoMaN. We’re currently working on our Windsor network which is due […]
Mobilicity announces network expansion plans across Canada
After announcing plans to upgrade its network to 4G HSPA+ later this year, Mobilicity today announced plans to extend its network into a number of new Canadian cities. “We’ve spent the last year on network densification to provide a great network experience amidst tremendous growth in our existing service area,” said Mobilicity President and Chief Operating Officer Stewart Lyons. “Now […]
TELUS to invest CA$7 million in Manitoba in 2012
TELUS today announced plans to invest CA$7 million in Manitoba this year. The money will be used to further expand and enhance its 4G wireless service in the province. The announcement follows similar ones made for Ontario and Quebec earlier this month. “TELUS’ $7 million investment will enhance our world-class wireless network for Manitobans living and working in the province,” […]