TELUS acquired Public Mobile late last year in what was described as a “client-focused transaction.” Earlier this year, TELUS began to migrate the smaller carrier’s 220,000 customers away from its CDMA network over to the TELUS HSPA/LTE network. Now TELUS is taking the next step in phasing out the Public Mobile brand by shutting down its retail stores. TELUS explained […]
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TELUS teaser promises “A new phone is coming”
Teaser season is in full swing. IFA 2014 is just around the corner and Apple has just sent out invitations to its next press event. TELUS is the latest to jump on the teaser bandwagon. A new promotion on their website tells us only that “A new phone is coming.” There are few phones out there that would warrant such attention but […]
HTC Desire 510 coming soon to Canada and U.S.
HTC today announced that its latest smartphone, the HTC Desire 510. Best of all for those looking for a smartphone friendly to the wallet, it is coming to Canada and the U.S. in the near future. The entry-level device comes with LTE connectivity and promises to be “the perfect introduction to a world of high-quality, on-the-go video streaming and ultra-fast […]
LG G Watch now available from Telus
As expected, the LG G Watch is now available from TELUS Mobility. It is the second Canadian carrier to offer the LG smartwatch, following in Videotron’s footsteps earlier this month. Here is a quick remind of the LG G Watch’s specifications: Processor: 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Operating system: Google Android Wear Cellular connectivity: None Other connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 LE Display: […]
TELUS and Koodo launch Nokia Lumia 635 (Updated)
Back when Microsoft prematurely revealed that the Nokia Lumia 635 was coming to Canada, it listed it as headed to both Rogers Wireless and TELUS Mobility. The former, along with flanker brand Fido, with launched it last week and today, as expected, it’s TELUS’ turn. The Nokia Lumia 635 is an entry-level Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone with the following specifications: […]
ALCATEL ONETOUCH Idol X+ and Pop 8 tablet headed to TELUS
China’s ALCATEL ONETOUCH entered the Canadian market earlier this year, offering the Idol X and Idol mini through Bell Mobility. It followed that up with the Pop 7 tablet in April. Just yesterday it announced that the ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S was now available at Bell Mobility and Virgin. Its expansion into Canada took another step forward today with […]
LG bringing LG G Watch to Canadian carriers and retailers
The only place that Canadians can buy the new LG G Watch right now is through Google Play. LG Canada is working to make it easier for consumers to pick up the Android Wear-powered smartwatch. Both TELUS and Videotron will begin to carry the LG G Watch in early August. Pricing will be the same as on Google Play at […]
Google Play carrier billing now supported by TELUS Mobility
There is good news if you are a TELUS Mobility customer who likes to shop through the Google Play store. A new payment option, carrier billing, has now been added. Already available to Bell, Fido and Rogers customers, carrier billing lets you charge your Google Play purchases (apps, books, music and more) to your TELUS account. Your purchases will then […]