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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...
8GB iPhone 3GS Launches June 25th: iPhone 4 After?
We just received an anonymous email from a tipster that noted Bell will be launching the 8GB iPhone 3GS on June 25th. We've also received word that Rogers and Telus will also be launching on the same date too--not surprising at all. Apple will be selling these units one day before on June 24th. We...
Future Shop Lowers Prices For Telus iPhone 3G/3GS On Contract
At WWDC 2010, Apple announced that the next iPhone, iPhone 4, is coming to Canada by the end of July. Apple also announced that the existing iPhone 3GS would be reduced in capacity to 8GB and offered for $99 on contract ($549 without contract). This week, Future Shop has made a series of price drops...
Telus To Launch Mobile Account Management Site
Way back in November 2009, Rogers and Fido launched two account management iPhone apps called "My Account". The “My Account†app allows Rogers/Fido customers to view the amount of minutes, data and messages that they have used so far in the month, the amount of remaining usage for the month and how many minutes/data/messages their...
Virgin Confirms They Will Sell iPhone 4
In a move that is not surprising at all, Virgin Mobile has announced on their website that they will also be selling the iPhone 4 when it launches in Canada. Why is this not surprising? Because Virgin Mobile Canada is a subsidiary of Bell Mobility. Following suit of other carriers, no exact pricing or release...
Dear ‘Big 3’ Carriers: Please Clarify iPhone 4 Upgrade Details?
Canadians are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the iPhone 4, but we're going to have to wait until the second launch in "late July". The issue with the iPhone 4 in Canada can be complicated due to the fact that most iPhone users have signed onto 3 year contracts with either Rogers, Telus or Bell....
Telus Price Increases: Caller Display, Call Forwarding, Five Favourite Numbers
Bringing themselves on par with Rogers, Telus has now increased the prices on a series of their services. This week, the company has increased pricing on the following standalone feature add-ons: Caller Display: $8.00/month (was $7) Call Forwarding: $3.00/month (was $2) Local Five Favorite Numbers (Talk/Text to five numbers): $15.00/month (was $10) Nationwide Five Favorite...
Rogers, Bell, Telus & Fido Confirm Launch of iPhone 4 in July
Looks like Rogers has broken their silence on the status of the iPhone 4's arrival in Canada. We know Rogers was the first to launch the iPhone 3G in Canada, will they be the first of the "Big 3" to launch the iPhone 4? As of now, Canada is only one of a handful of...
Telus Extends Six Months Unlimited Local Calling & 6PM Early Evenings Promotion
Over the last few months, Telus launched two promotions that gave customers six months of unlimited local calling and free 6PM early evenings ($7 value). The Canadian wireless carriers usually provide one month or no months of unlimited local calling, so to come out with six months is definitely a Canadian first. Six Months Unlimited...