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 […]
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HTC Amaze 4G Android 4.0 upgrade now available for Mobilicity and WIND Mobile users
Both Mobilicity and WIND Mobile have announced that Android 4.0 upgrades are available for the HTC Amaze 4G. The update also includes HTC Sense 3.6 rather than the newer HTC Sense 4 because “some aspects of Sense 4 require dedicated hardware, which is not available on all devices.” As always, if you have not yet received it, you can check […]
WIND Mobile looking to expand through partnerships
WIND Mobile’s parent company, Globalive Wireless Management, is looking to expand its network by partnering with regional telecommunications and cable companies. It is already talking to a number of regional players about agreements to share networks, sites and marketing for its WIND Mobile brand. In an interview with The Globe and Mail, Tony Lacavera, Globalive’s chairman and chief executive officer, […]
WIND Mobile tops 415,000 subscribers at end of Q1 2012
WIND Mobile ended 2011 with just over 400,000 subscribers. The latest financial results presented by Orascom, a major WIND Mobile investor, shows that the Canadian carrier continued to grow in Q1 2012, adding another 12,000 subscribers to top 415,000 in all. WIND Mobile’s ARPU remained stable at CA$27.30, dropping only CA$0.10 over the same quarter a year ago. The filing […]
WIND Mobile launches Samsung Galaxy Q and Huawei U8651
WIND Mobile today announced two new devices, the Samsung Galaxy Q and the Huawei U8651. Both are entry-level devices that should be fairly friendly to your wallet. Samsung Galaxy Q specifications: Operating system: Google Android 2.3 Cellular connectivity: GSM / UMTS AWS Other connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Display: 3.2-inch HVGA (320×480) Input: Slide out QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen Storage: […]
Canadian carriers announce Samsung Galaxy S III availability details
Samsung Canada had already promised that the Samsung Galaxy S III was coming to Canada sometime this summer. What was missing was a list of carriers that would offer it. That changed today with availability announcement by several carriers. Confirmed so far are the following: Bell Mobility (registration page) Mobilicity (press release) Rogers Wireless (registration page) TELUS Mobility (press release) […]
WIND Mobile to launch Nokia Lumia 710 on May 3rd
We already know that the Nokia Lumia 710 is “coming soon” to WIND Mobile. Those who signed up to get notifications are now receiving emails letting them know that soon is in fact May 3rd. WIND Mobile will offer the Nokia Lumia 710 for CA$259 with no contract, CA$99 on its WINDtab with a WIND25 monthly plan, or CA$0 on […]
Globalive wins foreign ownership court battle
Globalive, WIND Mobile’s parent company, will not be headed to court after Canada’s Supreme Court dismissed Public Mobile’s suit over its ownership status. Needless to say, WIND Mobile’s CEO, Tony Lacavera, was pleased with the news: We’re extremely pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision, which will allow us to tie off this loose end and continue working with the best […]