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WIND selling nano SIM cards for $25, compatible with the iPhone 5
WIND Mobile will start selling nano sim cards tomorrow, June 14th. This is compatible with the T-Mobile version of the iPhone 5 that went on sale back in April. The price of the nano SIM is set at $25, but in order for it to work you’ll have to make sure you purchase an the [...]
Update: BlackBerry Q10 now available at WIND Mobile
A few days ago we let you know that WIND Mobile was on the cusp of releasing the BlackBerry Q10. This QWERTY/Touch device will officially be available tomorrow, June 7th. As expected, the no-term contract will be $649 outright and $349 on the WINDTab. As for colours, at launch WIND will only have the black [...]
WIND Mobile releases the Huawei Ascend W1
Another Windows Phone 8 device has landed at WIND Mobile today. The Huawei Ascend W1 is now available and specs are decent for this entry-level device: 4-inch LCD display (480 x 800), 1.2Ghz dual-core processor, 5MP camera and barely a front-facing camera at 0.3MP, respectable 1950mAh battery. Overall dimensions are 124.5 x 63.5 x 10.5mm [...]
Lacavera: There’s a “renewed opportunity for discussion” to purchase Mobilicity
Earlier today Industry Minister Christian Paradis denied TELUS’ $380 million bid to acquire Mobilicity. Paradis was stern in his words about giving the new entrants a fighting chance. “Our government has been clear that spectrum set aside for new entrants was not intended to be transferred to incumbents. We will not waive this condition of [...]
WIND Mobile CEO says “we must put an end to 9 brands owned by 3 companies, operating 2 national networks”
At the Canadian Telecom Summit today Tony Lacavera, WIND Mobile’s Chairman and CEO, boldly stated that since launching their network they’ve “survived and even thrived despite unprecedented regulatory uncertainty.” The newer wireless player has “certainly made mistakes along the way,” but quickly changed up their business model from a prepaid service to offering postpaid options. [...]
WIND to launch the BlackBerry Q10 in White and Black, priced $649 outright
The BlackBerry Q10 has been ‘coming soon’ to WIND Mobile for several weeks. Those interested in scoring this BB10 QWERTY/Touch device could sign up for updates via their online form. Taking a quick look at their site shows the launch in imminent as the Q10 is listed with the no-contract price to be $649 – [...]
WIND wants to save Mobilicity customers, offers 1-month of free service to those who port over
TELUS announced plans to acquire Mobilicity’s 250,000 subscribers and 150 employees for $380 million. The deal is still pending “required approvals” from the Competition Bureau, Industry Canada, and Mobilicity’s debtholders, but that hasn’t stopped rival wireless carrier WIND Mobile offering a way to save Mobi customers from their inevitable future. On Twitter, WIND stated “Mobilicity [...]
WIND adds 11,281 subscribers in Q1, APRU of $27.60/month
If the numbers are correct, then WIND Mobile added 11,281 subscribers in Q1. Parent-company Orascom Telecom released their Q1 2013 results today and noted that WIND Mobile Canada now has a total of 601,719 wireless subscribers (up 44.9% from 2012). In addition, APRU (Average Revenue Per User) hit $27.60, up 1.1% year-over-year. The slight increase [...]
WIND Mobile launches the Samsung Galaxy S4
Most Canadian carriers released the Samsung Galaxy S4 a couple weeks ago, but today it’s WIND Mobile that has started selling this flagship Android. The price, as previously stated, is $399 on the WINDTab or $699 outright. One of the selling points that WIND is focussing on is their all-in talk/text and data plan for [...]
WIND launching the Galaxy S4 on May 14th, $699 outright
WIND Mobile will be adding the Samsung Galaxy S4 to their lineup next week. An email blast was sent out to interested customers informing them that the official launch date is Tuesday, May 14th. Looks like WIND has priced the GS4, in both black and white, at $699 outright and $399 on the WINDTab. In [...]
