WIND Mobile will soon be launching the Nokia Lumia 710. The Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone is now listed on WIND Mobile’s site as one of the “hottest phones.” It will join the HTC Radar, its first Windows Phone device. There is no word yet on specific availability or pricing. Rogers already offers the Nokia Lumia 710 for CA$229.99 with no […]
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WIND Mobile launches Samsung Galaxy S 4G
WIND Mobile today launched the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. While an impressive device when the first Galaxy S devices came out, it is now geared as more of an entry-level smartphone. Featuring download speeds of up to 21 Mbps on our network, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G moves at high velocity, which means you can do more, see more, and […]
Canadian carriers respond to Industry Canada telecom announcement
After yesterday’s announcement by Industry Canada that foreign ownership rules for the telecom sector would be loosened up ahead of the 2013 700MHz spectrum auction, Canada’s carriers expressed their opinions. As expected, responses vary quite a bit. MTS Allstream:“This is a positive development for MTS Allstream and for Canadians and Canadian businesses,” said Pierre Blouin, Chief Executive Officer, MTS Allstream. […]
WIND Mobile tops 400,000 subscribers at the end of 2011
Orascom Telecom today announced its latest financial results. As in the past, they give us a glimpse into how WIND Mobile is faring in Canada. At the end of Orascom’s third quarter of 2011, the Canadian carrier had 358,000 subscribers. Now, a quarter later, WIND Mobile has increased its subscriber base to 403,000. This amounts to a 45,000 increase over […]
WIND Mobile launches new plans
WIND Mobile today announced that it has revamped its calling plans. Replacing all of its older plans are only two plans, the WIND 25 Plan and the WIND 40 Plan. “We’re simplifying your choice, reducing your anxiety and helping you make the right decision by offering you only two monthly plans. Two very clear, very simple and very amazing plans.” […]
WIND Mobile adds Barrie as latest Home Zone
WIND Mobile’s 2012 expansion is underway. The carrier has added Barrie, Ontario, as its latest Home Zone but has yet to make an official announcement. Here is the coverage map: It is possible that WIND Mobile has not yet formally announced the launch of its latest Home Zone as there are no stores open there yet. One could be made […]
Public Mobile and WIND Mobile to pass on upcoming wireless auction?
The Canadian government has yet to announce the rules that will govern the next spectrum auction but two carriers are already threatening to sit out the auction. Public Mobile and WIND Mobile today warned that they could skip the auction if Industry Canada does not set aside spectrum for smaller players. “We’re not suicidal,” Wind Mobile’s CEO Anthony Lacavera said […]
HTC Radar 4G coming soon to WIND Mobile
WIND Mobile is getting ready to launch its first Windows Phone 7.5 device. It now lists the HTC Radar 4G as “Coming soon” on its website. The HTC Radar 4G is the intuitive phone that keeps it all on your radar and lets you get real-time close…with everything. Crafted from a single piece of polished metal, the HTC Radar feels […]