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Introducing the Canadian wireless “Code of Conduct”

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ September 1, 2009 ⋅ 11 comments

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) has officially created the “Code of Conduct for Wireless Service Providers“.
There are always a number of stories we hear every year about customers with high cell phone bills due to a carrier over charging, or a customer being misinformed or never originally being communicated when signing their original contract. [...]

Samsung Link Video Review

By Ian Hardy ⋅ August 5, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

If you’re looking for a texting device that has the style of a full smartphone without the cost, then you’ll love the Samsung Link. This little beast is meant for texting and has a full QWERTY keyboard. We’ve been playing around with the Link for a bit and love how easy it is to start [...]

Oh yes, Solo Mobile released the Samsung Link also

By John Connors ⋅ July 31, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Sometimes we forget about the almost defunct Solo Mobile. They’ve been added to the mix and released the Samsung Link. This is now available on all Bell’s brands including Bell Mobility, Virgin Mobile and Solo Mobile.
If you choose to go the Solo Mobile route you can pick this text friendly full QWERTY device on the [...]

Solo Mobile releases Samsung M320 in Blue

By Rob Avison ⋅ July 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

HUGE news coming from Solo Mobile today! Kidding.
If you like the colour blue and want to grab hold of what could be a collectors item in months/years to come, then go to your local Solo outlet and grab hold of the Blue Samsung M320. This flip phone can be yours for $25 on a 2-year [...]

Bell offically takes over Virgin, goodnight Solo Mobile

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ July 2, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

Virgin Mobile is now officially part of Bell as they’ve completed the $142-million acquisition. Bell already had a 50% stake in their business but wanted the other 50% and now retains all long-term rights and benefits of the Virgin Mobile… such as the very popular Virgin Festival.
This is also good news as Virgin will continue [...]

Bell LG Rumour 2 Video Review

By Ian Hardy ⋅ June 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The LG Rumour 2 was recently released by Bell and Solo and is a nice upgrade to the original model. There are a key couple features that make this stand out. If you are in the market for a texting device this is one you should consider as it’s currently priced right and incredibly simple [...]

Big 3 carriers launching “Zoompass” June 15th

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ June 11, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

I was unaware that the big 3 Canadian wireless carriers are in a joint venture together. Bell, Rogers and TELUS own a company called “EnStream” and their mandate is to “enable every mobile device user to access their electronic money, identification and other personal information for transacting – at any time and any place.”
On June [...]

Bell (and Solo) release the LG Rumour 2!

By John Connors ⋅ June 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Sure this is not the iPhone 3Gs, Pre or the upcoming BlackBerry 9630… but the LG Rumour 2 is a wicked texting device that is now available on Bell for the following price plans: 3-year contract: $39.95; 2-year contract: $119.95; 1-year contract: $219.95 and Outright/Prepaid: $269.95.
The overall dimensions are 4.41 x 2.05 x 0.70 inches [...]

Will the Big 3 eventually purchase the new carriers?

By Rob Avison ⋅ May 25, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

Over the last few months, and certainly over the next few months more will be written about how the Canadian wireless market will be fixed, shaken up and maybe even revolutionized. This is mainly due to new wireless carriers such as Globalive, Public Mobile and DAVE Wireless entering the space this year.
Back on July 21st, [...]

Solo Mobile to launch LG Rumour 2 June 9th at $160

By John Connors ⋅ May 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

For those of you who are waiting to get your hands on the upcoming LG Rumour 2, this will be available on June 9th through Bell and now also through Solo Mobile in lovely Orange for $160.
This has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, changeable back plates, 1.3-megapixels with video capabilities, 2-inch display with a 240 x [...]

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