Carriers

Telus has launched an online and in-store pre-ordering system to allow customers pre-order their 'latest iconic device. Here are the details: Pre-ordering from TELUS will allow you to be the first amongst your friends to have the latest device without having to wait in any line! Get your device delivered straight to your doorstep. Pre-order...

Last year on September 23rd, Rogers sent out text messages speculating the next iPhone's arrival by notifying customers they could be the "first in line for Canada for the next iPhone," via the Rogers Reservation System, launched last May. Four days later, Apple confirmed their "Let's talk iPhone" media event to announce the iPhone 4S. Two...

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) has released new numbers for text messages sent in Canada during the Q1 2012 period, with over 23 billion messages sent. They noted in March of 2012, 7.8 billion messages were sent, or 254 million messages per day. Total messages sent in 2011 were 78 billion, up from 56.4...

We have excellent news for Fido users, we have just received word that the LTE network has launched in and around the surrounding areas of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and St. Johns. During late July Fido announced those markets would first receive LTE coverage, then expanding furthermore into Moncton, Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke, Québec City, Kingston, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton,...

Rogers has introduced a new promotion for students in time for back to school. Any new activation on a 3 year voice and data plan will save you $120 for the first year ($10/month essentially) and unlimited data for the first three months 'for a limited time' we're told. Requirements? A minimum $53 monthly voice...

Yesterday we heard early reports about Rogers acquiring theScore, and today it has become official. The official press release notes Rogers paid $167 million for theScore TV network: "We continue to pursue opportunities to engage, expand and enhance the experience for sports fans. Rogers Media is on a growth trajectory and this builds on our...

Less than two weeks ago, Virgin Mobile announced its $50 and $65 smartphone plans for all existing and new postpaid customers and today, they have introduced a " lovely newcomer" as they call it, the 'All in One 40 Plan' (via MobileSyrup). Starting from Thursday, August 23rd, all Virgin Mobile postpaid customers can shift to the new plan that...

Time to rejoice Koodo customers as an official Koodo Self Serve App is heading your way. As noted by MobileSyrup, the app which lets Koodo users manage their accounts, is due for a public launch in first week of September on iOS as well as Android and Blackberry platforms. The Self Serve App (screenshot below) is...

Future Shop has a V.I.P. sale for today only that includes the Telus iPhone 4S for $0 on a 3 year term. If you are a first time iPhone adopter and don't care for the upcoming 'iPhone 5', then you have the chance to get a the current 16GB iPhone 4S for 'free'. The regular...

Rogers has announced the launch of the first LTE network in Moncton, New Brunswick, as noted noted on the Rogers Redboard: Rogers LTE network is now live in Moncton, making Rogers the first carrier to offer the fastest wireless network technology in New Brunswick. Rogers has invested $20M in its wireless network in New Brunswick...

Back in mid-April, the Toronto Police urged Canadian wireless carriers to create a registry to disable stolen cellphones, after U.S. carriers banded together with their government to form a central database. We've read numerous times of users resorting to Find my iPhone to locate their stolen iPhones and iPads. Ottawa Police recently noted the use...

Most likely in anticipation of the upcoming 'iPhone 5', Rogers, Bell and Telus have simultaneously reduced the price of the 16GB iPhone 4S to $99 on a 3 year term (regularly priced at $159), available in either black or white. The Rogers website just lists both black and white entry model iPhone 4S units as...