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Solo Mobile releases first Android device, Samsung Galaxy Gio now available

By on October 13, 2011 at 9:07am in Mobile News, Solo Mobile News


Coming out of the woodwork is Solo Mobile with the release of an Android device. Bell’s low-cost carrier has launched the Samsung Galaxy Gio – an Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread with a 3.2-inch touchscreen (480 x 320 resolution), 800 Mhz processor, 3 megapixel camera and Wi-Fi. Good device for Solo, probably their best actually. The no contract price is a bit higher at $250, while parent-company Bell has this available for $200, but the 2-year comes in at $50.

I believe this makes every Canadian carrier now offering at least one Android device in their lineup.

Check it here at Solo
(Thanks Alex!)

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Discussion

9 comments for “Solo Mobile releases first Android device, Samsung Galaxy Gio now available”

  1. Solo is still around?

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    Posted by Shawn B | October 13, 2011, 9:12 am
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  2. That pricing is a joke! You can get the Bell prepaid (no contract) version of this phone from Futureshop for $149 (it was actually as low as $70 a couple of weeks ago).

    And as Solo is Bell, there’s no need to unlock it either.

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    Posted by Britbloke | October 13, 2011, 9:13 am
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  3. It’s not enough for Solo to simply get an Android because their plans aren’t appealing. Plus, a $20 discount for a two-year contract is laughable.

    The only data plan is $10 for 100 MB with a pricey 15¢/MB overage. Certainly not “Canada’s most affordable rates”, their slogan.

    Unlimited talk and text? That’s $45 and only includes local calls, not Canada-wide like Koodo.

    Solo should do like Chatr and allow any HSPA+ handset on their unlimited prepaid network. It’s just that Bell is unwilling to offer unlimited plans en masse.

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    Posted by Alex Perrier | October 13, 2011, 9:32 am
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  4. I know Telus grabbed the Samsung Ace but I wish Bell would pick it up too – it seems to be priced the same as the Gio and it’s a nicer phone while still fitting into the “budget” category.

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    Posted by schultzter | October 13, 2011, 10:04 am
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  5. Well this was quite the shocker to read

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    Posted by Josh15 | October 13, 2011, 10:46 am
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  6. I have one 1 friend who uses Solo, and that says a a lot, because I have a LOT of friends, since I am a very popular girl. Hihi!

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    Posted by Llort | October 13, 2011, 12:20 pm
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  7. WHAT? I THOUGHT SOLO WAS DEAD!

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    Posted by TheDeysion | October 13, 2011, 4:48 pm
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