Have you pre-ordered your iPhone 5 yet? If you chose sleep over staying up until 03:01 AM EST, here is where you can pre-order it: Apple: Unlocked starting at CA$699 for the 16GB model Bell: Starting at CA$179.95 with a three-year contract for the 16GB model Fido: Only the 16GB model is offered at at CA$179.00 with a three-year contract […]
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Apple iPhone 5 pre-orders start at 12:01 AM PST September 14th
Yesterday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 and announced that it would begin to take pre-orders on September 14th for Canada and the U.S. (and a number of other countries). The only missing detail was exactly what time would pre-orders begin. We now know that they will start at 12:01AM PDT (or 03:00AM EST). It will be possible to pre-order the […]
Apple iPhone 5 coming to Canada September 21st
As expected, Apple today announced the iPhone 5. During the presentation, it also confirmed that it will be coming to a number of Canadian carriers. With support for LTE as well as HSPA+ and 42Mbps DC-HSPA+, Apple confirmed that Bell, Fido, Koodo, Rogers, TELUS, and Virgin Mobile would all carry it starting on September 21st. The Apple iPhone 5 will […]
TELUS expands 4G LTE network across Metro Vancouver
TELUS today announced that it has expanded its LTE network coverage from the core Vancouver area to include Burnaby, New Westminster, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and South Delta. “We are committed to offering you the best customer experience and launching our 4G LTE service across Metro Vancouver and in numerous other B.C. communities is an excellent example of that,” said […]
4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook now available in Canada
As expected, today is the day that the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet became available in Canada. All three national carriers, Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, are offering it as of today. Aside from the additional LTE connectivity, there are only a few differences between this model and the Wi-Fi-only models. Th4e 4G LTE model comes with a faster 1.5GHz dual-core […]
RIM announces 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
As expected, Research In Motion today announced the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet with built-in support for cellular networks. Very similar to the Wi-Fi model, one improvement is the faster 1.5GHz processor. “We’re excited to bring customers the first BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with support for 4G LTE networks,” said David J. Smith, Executive Vice President, Mobile Computing at Research In […]
TELUS LG Optimus LTE Android 4.0 update slips to August 20th
In the latest version of its “Device OS Upgrade schedule,” TELUS indicates that the Android 4.0 upgrade for the LG Optimus LTE has slipped to August 20th. Earlier this month, it had been scheduled for August 7th. While TELUS provides no explanation for the delay, the fact that the testing status shows “OEM not yet submitted” suggests that LG has […]
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 […]