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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 [...]
Fido has Apple iPhone 3G starting at $730??
We know this is only a glitch in the Fido matrix but it is kinda amusing. If you click on Fido.ca, then Phones & Accessories it will show you a list of phones they have for sale. Currently you can get the Apple iPhone 3G (16 GB) starting at “$730 with a monthly plan and [...]
Fido goes full frontal with the FULLFIDO plan
Fido released the FULLFIDO plan that gives you 1000 weekday minutes, 1000 evening and weekend minutes, unlimited On-Device Mobile browsing (available on select Fido certified devices), Unlimited Incoming text messeges (There is a charge per text message received via e-mail and for premium text messages such as alerts, messages related to content, contests and promotions) [...]
