Sony Mobile today announced that its latest flagship smartphone, the Sony Xperia Z1, is coming to Canada in mid-October. The news gets even better: It will be carried by multiple carriers including Bell, Rogers and TELUS. “Xperia Z1 delivers Canadians a powerful and sophisticated waterproof masterpiece crafted from premium metal and glass as we bring unforgettable experiences to life for […]
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Rogers to offer LG G2 and Nokia Lumia 1020 for CA$199.99 with 2-year contract
Rogers started taking pre-orders for the LG G2 and Nokia Lumia 1020 (along with the Galaxy Note 3) last week but pricing itself remained a bit of a mystery until now. Rogers has now updated its website with pricing information. Both will start at CA$199.99 with select two-year plans. A closer look at the fine print reveals that this pricing […]
Rogers begins taking LG G2, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Nokia Lumia 1020 pre-orders
Rogers Wireless today let us know that it has begun to take pre-orders for three of the most anticipated smartphones of the season, the LG G2, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Nokia Lumia 1020. Even better, those who order the LG G2 or Nokia Lumia 1020 will also receive a free case, a Quick Window Cover worth CA$49.99 or Camera […]
Apple iPhone 5C now available for pre-order
As expected, the Apple iPhone 5C which was announced earlier this week is now available for pre-order. The unlocked model is available directly through Apple and carriers are now putting up their pre-order pages. Already on board are Fido and Rogers through their Reservation systems and TELUS. As for pricing, the iPhone 5C is available for the following: 16GB: CA$129 with two […]
LG G2 lands in Canada on September 27th
Mark your calendar! One of the most anticipated smartphones of the season will make its Canadian debut on September 27th. The LG G2, the first smartphone in the new LG series “G” for premium devices, will be carried by a number of Canadian carriers, all of which have already announced their plans to carry it. “The LG G2 has been […]
Rogers expands LTE coverage to five additional markets
Rogers Wireless today announced that it has once again extended the reach of its LTE network. The latest markets to get coverage are: Courtenay-Comox, British Columbia Lethbridge, Alberta Okotoks, Alberta Strathmore, Alberta Wolfville, Nova Scotia With the Rogers LTE network, customers could see download speeds as high as 150Mbps although average speeds will fall in the range of 15 to […]
Moto X price already dropping
The Motorola Moto X hit our shores just over a week ago. Rogers, the exclusive Canadian carrier, offered it for CA$189.99 with a two-year contract or CA$549.99 outright. As we head into the Labour Day weekend, the price cuts have already begun. Both Best Buy and Future Shop have dropped the contract price to CA$149.99. For its part, Rogers Wireless […]
Nokia confirms Lumia 1020 headed to Rogers and TELUS
Rumours last week indicated that the Nokia Lumia 1020 with its 41MP PureView camera (the star of a recent ad) was coming to Canada courtesy of both Rogers and TELUS. Nokia Canada today confirmed the news with a tweet, adding that it will also be available through Black’s (which TELUS acquired back in 2009): We’re excited to announce that the […]