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Videotron’s wireless coverage now reaches 4 million people
Videotron has expanded their 3G+ coverage in Québec to now reach over 4 million people (now includes Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean, Centre du Québec, Montérégie, Mauricie, Lanaudière, Sherbrooke, Chaudières-Appalaches, Montréal, Québec City and Laurentians regions). Robert Dépatie, President & CEO of Videotron stated that “We are excited to announce the arrival of our state-of-the-art mobile service in [...]
Videotron is first in Canada to officially release the Nexus S
This deserves some acknowledgement and recognition. Quebec-based Videotron is the first official carrier to launch the Nexus S – or at least put the Android 2.3 powered device up for sale on their website. As expected they are selling this for $529.95 no-contract or $149.95 on a “reduced rate” with a $40 monthly plan or [...]
Videotron to release the Samsung C414, Nokia C5-03 and Nokia C7
Videotron is due for a refresh of their devices. Majority of the phones you see in their lineup have been present since they launched their new network a few months ago. The good news is that they’ll be releasing the Google Nexus S (we hear at $529.95 no-contract and $149.95 on a 3-year) and this [...]
Vidéotron expands 3G+ coverage to 6 locations
Videotron – soon to be a “4G” network – have expanded their 3G+ coverage to a few more locations and basically giving their customers a bit more reach: Lanoraie, Saint-Amable, Beauharnois, Saint-Mathieu, Saint-Philippe and Lévis. In addition, expansion to Saguenay is coming in April and Gatineau late May. Videotron will be bringing fresh devices to [...]
Vidéotron to release the BlackBerry PlayBook “in the spring”
Even more Vidéotron news today… They have officially announced they’ll be expanding their mobile offerings to include tablets. One that will be of interest to many is the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook. They stated on Twitter that “Arrivée de tablettes tactiles chez Vidéotron au printemps : le PlayBook de RIM et l’ExoPC conçu à Rimouski”… Translated [...]
Update: Vidéotron officially announces 4G network expansion plans (download speeds to reach 42 mbps)
It used to be having a 3G+ wireless network was cool but now 4G is all the rage these days. This transition is mainly due to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and how they changed their standards of what a “4G” network is. Recently TELUS, Bell and MTS all shifted towards branding their networks as [...]
Videotron Nexus One and other Androids dropped to $0 on contract
The promo of getting an Android device from Videotron at $49.95 rate on contract was a good deal. But free is so much better. It seems like are on a mission to clear stock and have dropped all their Android handsets (Nexus One, Garmin A50, Motorola Spice and XT720 ) to the ripe price of [...]
Videotron has added 55,800 new 3G+ customers to-date
Before launching their new 3G+ network in September of 2010 Videotron asked Quebec residents to “WAIT before renewing your cell phone contract”. This was in hopes of them signing up for one of their new devices and possibly their “Infinite” Québec plans that suggested “The End of Time” has happened. Quebec is a hotbed for [...]
Android OS 2.1 upgrade coming soon for the Videotron Garmin A50
Videotron currently is the only carrier in Canada that sells the Garmin A50. This is an Android device that has been stuck at OS 1.6 for the longest time but a glimmer of hope surfaced today. Videotron noted on Twitter that they’ll be upgrading the device to OS 2.1 “for an optimal user experience”. No [...]
Videotron has handset promo… Nexus One drops to $49.95 again
Videotron has thrown together a promo that discounts some of their premier devices and smells like a lineup refresh is in the works. The price drops are all on a “reduced price” contract basis – the Nexus One has been dropped again to $49.95 and with the Motorola XT720, Garmin A50, Motorola Spice. The BlackBerry [...]
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