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Sony Xperia Go launches at Fido for $300, plus an unlocked “limited edition yellow” at Sony Stores
The Sony Xperia Go is a mid-range Android that can take a few bruises. This runs OS 4.1 Ice Cream Sandwich, has a 3.5-inch display (320 x 480 resolution), 1 GHz dual core processor, 5MP camera that shoots 720p HD video and is military certified to resists dust, water and scratches. We had some hands-on [...]
Fido starts selling the Motorola RAZR HD, available only to select customers
The Motorola RAZR HD LTE was released by Rogers at the beginning of October. It’s a powerful device that comes runs Android OS Ice Cream Sandwich, has a 4.7-inch display, and a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor. Now, according to this internal doc, it’s being offered at sub-brand Fido. Apparently the RAZR HD is restricted to “existing [...]
Sony Xperia U upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich now available
Sony has made good on their promise to bring the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade to the Xperia U. If you have this entry-level Android then you can go forth and get the update via PC Companion – but it seems like this could be the last one. Sony recently listed the devices that are on [...]
Fido comes out with $57/month promo plan, has Unlimitedness and 1GB data
Similar to Virgin and Koodo Mobile, Fido has rolled out a few new plans – a couple that are priced a bit on the high side, such as the $60 & $80 max plans – but they’ve also a $57/month value pack plan. Here’s all the details: – Call Display with Name Display and WhoCalled [...]
Sony Xperia go coming Canada this November via Fido, or unlocked in “limited edition yellow” at Sony Stores
The Xperia go – an Android device that is “Sony’s most durable, water-resistant smartphone” – is launching in Canada this November. Fido will add the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich powered device in black and white, but if you want more colour, plus unlocked, Sony Stores will carry a “limited edition yellow” version. Specs of [...]
Rogers and Fido roll out HD Voice, here’s the current list of HD Voice compliant devices
Rogers and Fido quietly launched HD Voice last week. Other carriers such as WIND Mobile, Bell and TELUS have HD Voice, which basically gives you a clearer call quality. In an email to us Rogers noted that “Rogers Network is capable of supporting HD Voice for devices that are HD voice compliant. Customers with handsets [...]
Rogers and Fido LTE coverage expanded across Canada, now “reaches nearly 60% of all Canadians”
Today, as promised, Rogers went live with LTE (Long Term Evolution) coverage in a number of cities. In addition, Rogers also announced that they’ve expanded into several new location in Quebec. According to their blog post this now reaches “60% of all Canadians” and their goal is to bring LTE to 20 million Canadian by [...]
Update: Rogers states that over 30,000 customers have “received their shipment notices” for the iPhone 5, Fido says “over 9,500″
This is something that I’ve never seen before. Usually carriers are incredibly shy to report any numbers, but Rogers has once again claimed to be first. On their website they’ve written that “Over 8,300 of our customers have received their shipment notices for the hottest new phone via the Rogers Reservation System.” Of course this [...]
Update: nano-SIM cards start arriving at Rogers, Fido, Bell, and TELUS locations
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5 ditched the use of a micro-SIM and opted to progress towards a nano-SIM, which is apparently a product they designed. The measurements of the LTE-capable nano-SIM come in at a tiny 8.8 x 12.3mm and Rogers, one of the Canadian carriers that will release the iPhone 5 on September 21st, has [...]
Fido goes live with LTE service
Fido, the sub-brand of Rogers Wireless, has gone live with their LTE service. Currently there is coverage in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and St. Johns, but more locations will be rolled out this year that include Moncton, Québec City, Oakville, Hamilton, Niagara, Waterloo, Barrie, Edmonton and Victoria. In addition, Fido has released their first [...]
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