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TELUS releases the LG “Madison” GB255G

By on January 14, 2010 at 10:03pm in Mobile News, Telus Mobility News, Various News

TELUS has released their first device of 2010 and after a slew of wicked devices… we see the early 1990′s style of flip phone released in Canada.

The LG GB255G, also known as the “Madison”, is the newest addition to the lineup and it comes loaded with a 1.3 megapixel camera, 2-inch internal display, MP3 player, can hold up to 4GB with a microSD card, Bluetooth, speakerphone and all the other standard features. In addition, the overall dimensions are 97.6 x 48.8 x 16.9 mm and has an overall weight of 84 grams.

This is available on the following plans:
3-year contract: $49.99
2-year contract : $149.99
1-year contract: $199.99
No contract: $249.99

More here at TELUS

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18 comments for “TELUS releases the LG “Madison” GB255G”

  1. What’s next, an analog phone?

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    Posted by Matt P | January 14, 2010, 10:06 pm
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  2. If they’re going for retro charm, they’re lacking. Bring back the StarTAC or the brick phone!!!

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    Posted by Dizzy | January 14, 2010, 10:22 pm
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  3. The zack morris cell phone would be awesome. Even the motorola 650 from back in the day.

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    Posted by shaun | January 14, 2010, 11:34 pm
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  4. LOL. And seriously, $249?

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    Posted by Darren | January 14, 2010, 11:56 pm
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  5. How can you, in your right mind say “it comes loaded” and list features including “a 1.3 megapixel camera, 2-inch internal display” – unless you missed putting the scarcasm note at the end.

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    Posted by Canadaboy | January 15, 2010, 1:34 am
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  6. For someone who wants to take advantage of the larger HSPA area, like say in newfoundland but does NOT want a data device this phone works great.

    Not everyone wants a data package

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    Posted by Crosiss | January 15, 2010, 8:07 am
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  7. No offence Crosiss, but you don’t have a clue as to what you’re talking about. HSPA is data. This is a GSM phone, making your point utterly useless. This phone is a disgrace and the price is laughable. You’re an effing joke Telus.

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    Posted by Bytor | January 15, 2010, 9:49 am
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  8. LMAO

    WOW, this phone is shameful. The worst part : it’s an LG !

    Adi

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    Posted by Adi | January 15, 2010, 9:51 am
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  9. wow, even Fido release the phone before

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    Posted by Msk12 | January 15, 2010, 9:54 am
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  10. Bytor – So this phone wont work for voice at all then? Since TELUS does not have a GSM network that means you can buy it but not do anything with it?

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    Posted by Crosiss | January 15, 2010, 1:05 pm
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  11. Dont get me wrong, it’s a head scratcher why they would release this BUT there are some specific cases where it might be handy.

    Of course if TELUS never put out a “dumb HSPA phone” they would get flack for only selling smartphones for the new network.

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    Posted by Crosiss | January 15, 2010, 1:09 pm
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  12. No offense Bytor, but it is YOU who has no idea what you are talking about. This is an HSPA 850/1900 phone. Refer to the link provided in the article before you spew garbage and lies.

    Note where it says “HSPA 850/1900 Mhz” on the phone’s stats on Telus.

    Telus doesn’t have a GSM network, they have an HSPA network. Sheesh

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    Posted by Storm | January 15, 2010, 5:06 pm
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  13. Lets also add in all the HSPA network options that DONT need a data device – like:
    -Call Fordwarding Options
    -Better Internation Roaming Rates and coverage
    -Warnings about Long Distance Calls

    Plus it can be used as a wireless modem.

    Saying it’s a waste of a launch is like saying the first EVDO “only dumb phone” was a waste since the main part of EVDO was data as well.

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    Posted by G | January 15, 2010, 6:04 pm
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  14. this is listed as a smartphone on the Telus website… why?

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    Posted by Colin | January 15, 2010, 6:53 pm
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  15. GSM is voice,HSDPA is for data.(HighSpeedDataPacketAxces)

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    Posted by Larry | January 16, 2010, 12:31 am
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  16. Flip phone…hmmm. How well will this sell?

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    Posted by SP | January 17, 2010, 12:35 am
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  17. a lot of people are asking why there’s no options for regular cell phones on Telus’ HSPA – all you naysayers need to look past your bitterness for the industry in Canada.

    Get over yourselves – this phone will do well for people who travel internationally.

    Yes, you can get cheaper GSM phones on Fido, but GSM is quickly becoming old technology. Unlock your HSPA flip phone and go nuts for travel. Simple as that.

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    Posted by J.Soul | January 18, 2010, 10:22 am
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  18. culos huecos aganme el amor

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    Posted by julio | December 13, 2011, 12:16 pm
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