Canada
Just got this in…
We heard a while back that the Samsung Cleo was on its way, and and
now it’s arrived — well, if you’re lucky enough to live in Canada,
anyway. It’s not the only square flip phone on the planet, but it’s
definitely the most fashion-conscious. As far as we can tell, specs
are pretty much beside [...]
Just recently, during the Q4 Conference Call, Apple announced that it had sold 6.9 million iPhones in Q4 of 2008. Today, Canada’s leading telecommunications operator Rogers has declared an 84% jump in the 3rd quarter profits.
Rogers has reported a net income of USD 386 million, compared to USD 210 a year ago and the operator [...]
My god, that’s almost like… current isn’t it?
Continue ReadingI just read this on the Star and seriously almost spit the water I was drinking out.
Today is the first day of Bell charging to receive incoming messages, Telus starts on the 24th. As I’ve reported earlier, both companies were called in front of the Federal Industry minister to explain themselves, which they now have, [...]
Just got forwarded this by the husband, he got it from his boss.
Guys,
Just went to check my phone plan (I’m pissed at Telus, but that’s another story) and while at it checked to see if we would be charged for text messages once they started charging later in the month - we would be. [...]
There was a small plane crash out in British Columbia on Sunday, horrible tragedy, 5 people were killed. One of the two men who survived sent text messages to his friends to tell him (and to get him to tell rescuers) the location of the crash site.
Unfortunately he couldn’t really get much signal, until he [...]
Link: Drivers to face cell restrictions
I know it’s been law in the UK for awhile, but Ontario (where I live) may be facing the same thing soon.
Proposed new legislation to curb drivers preoccupied with “electronic distractions” is coming this fall, says Ontario Transportation Minister Jim Bradley.
Bradley’s office wouldn’t give more details on what will be [...]
Link: thestar.com - Bell, Telus face class action over texting fee
Well here’s one for the “You could see that coming a mile away” category…
MONTREAL – Two of Canada’s cellphone giants are being served with another a class action lawsuit in Quebec over plans to charge customers for incoming text messages.
A Montreal law firm has filed [...]
Link: Cellphone market faces shakeup as new and old players bid $4.25B for spectrum
Well we all knew the Canadian government released a percentage of our bandwith to other companies, here’s the results of yesterday’s auction.
OTTAWA - Canada’s wireless landscape faces a major shakeup over the next year with the potential addition of a national and [...]
It’s one of those moments you cherish in life, your first kiss, your first car, your 18th birthday, and getting a letter from Fido saying they love you and lets celebrate our years together.
It’s true I’ve been with Fido for awhile, it’s got to be close to 10 years now. I remember that day well [...]
So I was just sitting here at my “day job”, typing away when one of my colleagues said “why would you even want an iPhone?”
My ears perk up.
“Why do you say that?” I ask.
“Well it’s silly, it’s only 3 gig. iPod’s are more then that, you can’t do much with only 3 gig.”
and I said [...]
There’s a bit of “you better get explaining yourself boys” going on…
Link: thestar.com
OTTAWA—The federal Industry Minister is calling the chiefs of Bell Mobility and Telus to a meeting to explain an “ill-thought out decision” to charge cell phone users for incoming text messages.
Jim Prentice issued a statement saying he doesn’t want to interfere in the [...]
Link: thestar.com - Rogers caves on iPhone pricing
Rogers Communications Inc. has thrown a bone to potential iPhone customers by offering a limited-time promotional data rate plan that should silence complaints about Canadian pricing for the eagerly-anticipated device.
The wireless giant said today it would give iPhone subscribers who sign up before Aug. 31 the option of [...]
After all the cafuffle over the Rogers price plans, and rumours that Apple isn’t happy with Rogers, now comes word that Apple isn’t going to be selling the iPhone in the Apple stores.
Link: Yahoo! - Apple to Rogers on iPhone: you’re on your own
Apple Inc. will not be selling the hotly awaited iPhone in its [...]
RIDICULOUS!
Backwards Canada strikes again, I honestly checked the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April 1st.
Oh my god. I can’t believe it. Things should not be getting worse.
I just heard on the news that Bell & Telus are going to be charging 15 cents to receive a text message.
I CAN’T EVEN TELL YOU HOW LIVID [...]
It doesn’t take much for children not to understand their parents. The generation gap is usually more than obvious, especially concerning technology.
I am in that situation. My parents are ok with technology, my Dad can almost program the VCR, and is pretty good with his computer. Mom on the other hand won’t touch it. They [...]
First mentioned in Podcast 11, Ruined iPhone, the Canadian protest site against Roger’s iPhone price plans, and other unfair phone pricing has reached 40,430 signatures.
That’s great! Canadians keep it going please! You have until July 11 to sign it, when they’ll present it to Rogers.
Link: Rogers unveils iPhone price plans
The device will run on Rogers third-generation, or 3G, network and will cost either $199 or $299 with a 3-year contract, depending on memory size.
The iPhone will only be available with the purchase of a monthly voice and data plan, with the cheapest priced at $60 a month for 400 [...]
WARNING!
I am clearly useless in the using of my N95’s video feature. I’m a newbie. I have taken few videos with it and therefore unbeknown to me, I was holding it sideways. I apologize for the fact that I am sideways. I will do better for all of you next time, feel free to mock [...]
YES YES YES.
Thankyou.
Caught this on thestar.com
Bigger, more affordable buckets of data on offer for Web browsing, email
Jun 20, 2008 04:30 AM
CHRIS SORENSEN
BUSINESS REPORTER
There’s still no official word on the monthly cost to own an iPhone in Canada, but Rogers Wireless will today reveal a new data-pricing model that aims to make mobile email and Web [...]
My Fido Uno unit arrived yesterday, just got it all set up and ready to test! Very exciting!
Stay tuned!
Ok.
So Rogers and Fido (same company) are getting the iPhone. July 11, the BIG day.
I figure, they must have a plan, they MUST have a sensible data plan coming.
And not just this “unlimited browsing” they keep trying to throw at me, I’m talking real honest to goodness data.
So the countdown is on, I’m being optimistic, [...]
Just got word I’ve got a Fido Uno unit on it’s way to me tomorrow.
Exciting stuff! Stay tuned…
In a continuing effort to enlighten all of you with the goings ons of the Canadian Mobile Industry, I’ve been getting “out in the field” (Trying to be inconspicuous, almost got kicked out of the mall for trying to take a picture last time) to bring you the latest.
Exhibit A, here’s a top quality piece [...]
This week we take a quick look at Jambo Mobile.
Toronto based Jambo Mobile was founded in 2002, and have since built a reputation as one of Canada’s leading mobile aggregators by focusing on two critical components, the development of successful mobile media strategies and the technologies that power them.
Using mobile solutions that leverage SMS, MMS, [...]
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