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Telus Finalizes Student Plans, Adds $55 Option

As the summer comes to a close and the back-to-school seasons arrives, the Canadian wireless carriers have started to release their Student Plans. This week, Telus has finalized their student plans with two offers, both iPhone compatible. Telus Student Plans This summer, students have, among the other Telus plans, two specific student plans available to...

Telus To Launch 42Mbps HSPA+ Network In 2011

Even though Canada seems to get technology last, we are definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to North American wireless speeds. Back in September 2009, Rogers (and Fido) was the first North American wireless network to launch an HSPA+ 21Mpbs network. At that time, AT&T, the exclusive iPhone provider in the USA, was...

iPhone 4 Launch Overview: Rogers Systems Fail Again!

The iPhone 4 launch was a huge success depending on how you acquired your iPhone. For those that purchased outright unlocked units from Apple Stores, your transaction was completed in a matter of minutes (including those that ordered online). I entered the Apple Store in Vancouver at 7:30am (after waiting in line all night) and...

Telus Launches New Student Plan & 6GB Data Plan

To coincide with the iPhone 4 launch, and to match Rogers/Fido and Bell, Telus has also launched their own 6GB data plan. The Telus 6GB data plan is similar to the other carrier 6GB data offers in that it requires a 3-year agreement, however it is different by not being a standalone $30 feature like...

Telus Releases iPhone 4 Pricing

The iPhone 4 launch is happening LIVE in Canada as we speak. Here in Vancouver, the line up is about 300 deep and Pacific Centre will open its doors at 6AM PST. Rogers released their iPhone 4 prices, then Bell, and now Telus. Here are the prices--which aren't a big surprise: 3 year contract pricing:...

iPhone 4 Launch in Canada FAQ: What Everybody Should Know!

*Last updated on July 31, 2010, 1:18AM* This Friday, July 30th, is the launch of the iPhone 4 in Canada. You're excited--we know that. There has been a lot of chatter recently about pricing, Apple Store opening times, upgrades, etc. We're going to try to consolidate all that information into the following FAQ. Ready? Here...

Telus Posts iPhone 4 Availability Information Page

Bell was the first Canadian wireless carrier to publicly post that they would be carrying the iPhone 4 on July 30, 2010. Soon after, this was followed by Rogers and Fido, except that Rogers/Fido posted their announcements internally and not publicly, but that did not stop us from posting it. Now, Telus has caught up...

Bell Confirms iPhone 4 Launching July 30th

We previously covered that the 'Big 3' in Canada confirmed they would be carrying the iPhone 4 in July. However, none of them have confirmed on their websites about today's July 30th Canadian launch date--until now. Bell has updated their iPhone 4 page to include the words "Coming July 30th" in their iPhone 4 graphic....

Telus Releases iPhone 4 Notification Page

With the iPhone 4 set to launch sometime by the end of July, the anticipation for the device has been growing. When Apple announced the iPhone 4, the Canadian Apple website offered users a "Notify Me" service where Apple sends out periodic emails on matters related to iPhone 4. After Apple, Rogers/Fido started their own...

The iPhone 4 Launch in Canada Delayed to July 28th?

We previously reported that Apple will be launching the iPhone 4 in Canada on July 23rd, as this rumoured date is when employees were not allowed to book time off. Some new developments have emerged. Our tipster has updated us that employees who had originally been denied a day off on the 23rd have now...