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Fido releases Nokia 3500 in sexy Pink
This is nothing to write (or call) home about, but it’s progress I guess. Fido has released the Nokia 3500 in a smashing colour of Pink. Actually, the only thing pink about this phone is the directional pad and keypad that both light up when pressed. Just perfect for when you watch Sex In The [...]
Best Buy Mobile Canada to carry Apple iPhone 3G
Best Buy Mobile Canada is coming in swinging into the Canadian market. They launched stores last week and will represent all major carriers and also have some stellar phones (HTC Touch Pro and Dual)… and will also start selling the Apple iPhone 3G.
“Depending on availability and supply”, they plan to sell the iPhone 3G for [...]
More proof Nokia E71 is coming to Fido
We reported on the exclusive launch of the Nokia E71 with Fido back in August with a picture to show for it. We checked out the Fido site today and found a couple links that display the Nokia E71 now in their product list. Still waiting on an official launch date… all we know is [...]
New Fido iPhone Combo & Data Plans (October 1st)
With the 6GB plans expiring on September 30th, the new iPhone plans and Data plans have been confirmed. Thanks to HoFo member Brian you have the pleasure of seeing these before they are officially released:
New Fido Data Plans - October 1st - Confirmed!
$15 - 2MB w/ Unlimited Emails for WM Devices - Overage = [...]
Fido promo makes you call them
Must be a new round of Customer Service reps they are looking to train over at Fido…. a new promotion has been created that’s only available if you call them. Lots of phones to choose from and the bonus comes in when you get the first monthly charge free, free delivery of the phone, free [...]
Upcoming Phones: Rogers, Bell, Telus, Fido, SaskTel
Looks like the next few months are going to be busy for the cell industry in Canada. We thought we would do a roundup of what we know is coming over the next few months:
Rogers will release the Sony Ericsson W760a, BlackBerry Pearl 8220, Sony Ericsson XPERIA, HTC Touch Diamond, Palm Treo Pro 850 [...]
iPhone, Instinct, Bold showdown (Part 1)
The past couple months have been monumental for the Canadian mobile industry. Not only have we finished a massive wireless auction that generated over $4.25 billion, we have seen great devices come our way such as the “finally arrived in Canada” Apple iPhone, the “iPhone Killer” Samsung Instinct and RIM’s much improved “upscale” BlackBerry Bold.
Part [...]
Nokia E71 to be available on Fido only, avoids Rogers
Our Nokia insider said the Nokia E71 is finally coming to Canada, targeted for a November launch. No word on price yet, however, it will not be coming to Rogers. It will be a Fido only launch. More to come soon. (Thanks The Beanch)
Canada has 2nd fasted iPhone 3G connection in the world
Wired.com has released a study to find out how fast the iPhone 3G connection really is. Overall 2,636 iPhone 3G owners from around the world participated and Canada wound up with Silver! Rogers & Fido clocked in at the “average download speeds of roughly 990 Kbps”. There were 152 Canadian participants in the study. Who [...]
Fido “Fidolls” invade Toronto
The latest marketing tactic by Fido is to take over Toronto with 2 massive 4 storey dolls (one male and one female). The dolls were placed at either end of Toronto and will eventually meet up on August 27th in conjunction with a new concept called “Fido Art Session.” These new sessions feature quarterly events [...]
