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Samsung Gravity now available at Fido

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ March 12, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Fido has added yet another device to their lineup… you can now get the Samsung Gravity for $25 on a 2-year contract, or $150 with no contract.
We saw Rogers launch the Gravity back in February of 2009 and this device has a full slide out QWERTY keyboard, screen of 2.1-inches (resolution of 176 x [...]

LG Shine Touch Launch Party Video, breakdancing included.

By Ian Hardy ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

We’ve previously posted info on the newest device from LG Canada – the Shine Touch. This will be available for $49.99 on a 3-year contract. Today LG had an official launch party to celebrate the release of the Shine Touch and also the LG Pop. These are both touchscreen devices and are exclusively available through [...]

Rogers increasing 911 Fee to $0.75 April 12th

By Rob Avison ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 12 comments

A heads up for the Rogers wireless customers out there who have yet to check out your most recent bill. A notice has been included (and now on their website) that “the price for 911 Emergency Access Fee will be changing to $0.75 per month, plus applicable taxes as of April 12th, 2010″.
No reason has [...]

Unboxed: Rogers Samsung Galaxy Spica

By Ian Hardy ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

The Samsung Galaxy Spica was recently released by Rogers. This is their newest touchscreen Android-powered device and runs OS 1.5 but will be upgraded “soon” with no exact date in mind. We got hold of one and did a quick unboxing and will follow up with a full review.
The Galaxy Spica has a 3.2-inch AMOLED [...]

Ericsson shows love for West Coast developers by giving access to test apps on a 3G network

By Rob Avison ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Ericsson Canada has announced they will supply Vancouver-based Wavefront with HSPA radio access equipment and also give them access to their Montreal Test Facility. This means that all the application developers in the West Coast now have the ability to test new wireless apps “on a 3G network, in real-world situations over robust networks, to [...]

Vidéotron customer service is “Almost perfection”

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

Vidéotron has announced their Q4 results and now have over 83,000 mobile subscribers. The more important part of the report is the astonishing high level of customer service. Videotron offers TV, Internet, Cable, Home Phone and Wireless services and when they officially roll out their HSPA network this Summer will be even greater competition to [...]

WWF Canada releases BlackBerry Earth Hour app

By John Connors ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ One comment

“Earth Hour” is coming up on Saturday, March 27 at 8:30p.m. and is an initiative that encourages people to turn off their lights for one hour to show their support for action on climate change. WWF Canada has created a BlackBerry app that can keep you updated on all the happenings around the world. [...]

Clement on wireless foreign ownership: “I don’t want this to drag on forever”

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

There was much talk since Governor General Michaëlle Jean stated “Our government will open Canada’s doors further to venture capital and to foreign investment in key sectors, including the satellite and telecommunications industries, giving Canadian firms access to the funds and expertise they need.”
No insight was given yet on wireless foreign ownership but yesterday Industry [...]

Rogers CEO: “customers will not be buying products per se, but buying into brands”

By Rob Avison ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 16 comments

A few weeks ago Rogers created an blog called Red Board, this is a place for their social media team to start a conversation with their customers. The topics are for all Rogers products, not just wireless. In the first video interview they went to the top and interviewed Rogers President and CEO, Nadir Mohamed.
The [...]

Contest: Win a WIND BlackBerry Bold 9700!

By Ian Hardy ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ 968 comments

Everyone up for another contest… how about winning a BlackBerry Bold 9700! We have 2 WIND Mobile Bold 9700 devices to giveaway and all you have to do is enter your name in the comment section below.
The Bold 9700 is one of RIM’s newest devices and comes with the new trackpad (no more trackball) with [...]

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