Earlier this week the trio of newer wireless entrants WIND Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile exited the CWTA over allegations the lobby group favoured our 'Big 3' carriers. Was that move foreshadowing a sign of things to come? The Globe and Mail reports this morning all three companies are now up for sale, as sources...
Looks like our newer wireless entrants aren't happy with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), as Wind Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile have withdrawn from the wireless lobby group, over claims the latter has become the "voice of Big Three telcos at expense of consumers and new entrant mobile service providers." In a joint statement released...
2013 looks to be the year wireless competition could continue to heat up in Canada. The upcoming auction for the coveted 700MHz wireless spectrum brings some advantages to our new wireless entrants WIND Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile, which looks to turn the heat up on incumbents Rogers, TELUS and Bell. According to Peter Nowak,...
If you're in Toronto right now, Mobilicity is offering free worldwide long distance calls inside a promotional snow globe tent in Yonge-Dundas Square. The 24 foot high snow globe is open today until 8pm and tomorrow from 9:30am to 7:30pm for free worldwide calling to loved ones. No word on how long your calls can...
Earlier this month, we reported on TELUS suing wireless entrant Mobilicity over claims the latter's TV ads were "false and misleading". Now, Mobilicity has issued a press release stating a BC Supreme Court Judge has made a decision in their favour over TELUS, dismissing an interlocutory injunction application by the latter to take the TV add...
TELUS has filed a lawsuit against new wireless entrant Mobilicity alleging a TV ad aired by the latter is "false and misleading", according to a notice of civil claim filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia filed on December 7th. TELUS alleges a Mobilicity ad spot contains three "misrepresentations" that damages its brand and that...
WIND Mobile has announced its parent company, Egypt's Orascom (now part of Amsterdam's VimpelCom) is set to take majority control of the company as its former non-voting shares are set to turn into voting shares, should shareholders approve their proposal to take control. Last night, the Globe and Mail reported this move was seen by...
Canada's smart mobile carrier Mobilicity has released a new survey Mobile Student 2.0, whose findings suggest that smartphones are continuing to play a vital role in education across the country (via Canada Newswire). According to the survey, 56% of Canadians agree that smartphones are an invaluable tool for students with over 66% of Canadians found to use a mobile phone to...
Wind and Mobilicity have some enticing voice and data plans that the 'Big 3' cannot compete with. But, the newer entrants stumble based on the fact their AWS network does not support the latest GSM smartphones, such as the iPhone. In an attempt to entice Wind and Mobilicity users, Rogers/Fido are offering a $100 credit...
Yesterday the Federal Government announced changes to foreign ownership rules of telecoms in Canada and noted details about the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction. Feedback to the news has been mixed from newer entrants such as Wind and Mobilicity. Wind Mobile CEO Anthony Lacavera thinks the rules don't really change anything, but continue to protect the...
The federal government has made a huge announcement this afternoon, as they have made changes to allow foreign ownership of wireless companies in Canada, with an upcoming change to the Telecommunications Act, as announced by Industry Minister Christian Paradis. This will allow smaller companies gain access to more capital to grow and compete: The federal government...
Last week reports in the U.S. mentioned Sprint would carry the iPhone 5. Now, TiPB has heard whispers of an AWS-compatible iPhone 5 coming to T-Mobile as well, likely to launch in October, coinciding with their earlier rumoured timeline. The T-Mobile network runs the AWS spectrum on 1700/2100MHz bands, similar to the same 3G networks...
