Category Archives: News & Information

Telus Sells Out of HTC Desire

September 5, 2010

The demand for Android phones in Canada appears to be high as Telus is reporting it’s sold out of the HTC Desire. Telus has actually been sold out of the phone for weeks now, so that’s a good indication as … Continue reading →

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Telus, Bell to Launch Torch September 24

September 1, 2010

September 24 will mark the day that both Bell and Telus will bring the BlackBerry Torch 9800 to Canadians. Rogers is in on the act too, recently announcing that it will also be dropping the Torch on the 24th. To … Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy S Lands “Early” for SaskTel

August 28, 2010

SaskTel customers were understandably frustrated as they were told that their pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S phone may not be able to be filled in time for the announced August 25 launch date. Shipments were delayed, however, and that … Continue reading →

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Telus Takes 3G to Saskatchewan

August 24, 2010

Just days after SaskTel flipped the switch on its own 3G network in Saskatchewan, Telus is introducing its own HSPA+ rollout for the province. That means residents of Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Lloydminster, Yorkton. … Continue reading →

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Public Mobile Offers 50% Off

August 23, 2010

So Public Mobile is hoping to start tagging a whole new crew of customers and a new promotion is geared to do just that. The new entrant in Canada’s blossoming telecom sector is slashing rates and even offering one month … Continue reading →

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Bell Brings BlackBerry Torch Sign-up Page Online

August 23, 2010

Thanks to the good people at Mobile Syrup, we now know that Bell has brought its BlackBerry Torch sign-up page online. Of course, all of us industry types knew that Bell was going to be bringing the Torch and that … Continue reading →

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WiMax Operators to Offer Mobile Services Soon

August 8, 2010

A majority of operators of WiMax plan to offer mobile services by 2012, but there’s a problem: there aren’t enough smart phones that offer support for the technology. WiMax today is mostly used for fixed or nomadic broadband, meaning in … Continue reading →

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Telus Launching HTC Desire

August 5, 2010

On the same day that Bell Canada is planning to launch the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant, Telus will be unveiling the HTC Desire. August 6 marks launch day for both phones and Telus’ HTC Desire is geared to take on … Continue reading →

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Inside the GSM Cell Phone Hack

August 1, 2010

At the Def Con security conference in Las Vegas, a researcher showed that he could actually “impersonate” a GSM cell phone tower. What’s more, he could intercept mobile phone calls with only $1500 worth of equipment. Security researcher Chris Paget … Continue reading →

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Apple Purchases Quebec Mapping Firm

July 15, 2010

Apple has quietly purchased Poly9 Group, a Quebec-based mapping firm. Amid all the buzz about Apple’s iPhone 4 press conference and the other goodies, Apple’s snagging of Poly9 is their second mapping acquisition in a year. The Cupertino firm purchased … Continue reading →

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