Research In Motion has launched a BlackBerry trade-up program that will allow customers to trade in an older BlackBerry for a discount of up to US$120 on the purchase of a new one. Among the new devices users can get are the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and 9780, the BlackBerry Style 9760 among others. You can finally […]
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Rogers to extend HSPA+ network to Manitoba on March 31st
MTS AllStream was not the only carrier announcing HSPA+ plans for Manitoba this week. Rogers Wireless also confirmed that it will extend its HSPA+ network to Manitoba starting on March 31st. While Rogers already offers wireless service in Manitoba, this will not only upgrade the service to HSPA+ in those areas already covered but also extend it to cover new […]
Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile Canada to offer live mobile device Super Bowl coverage
Ready for the Super Bowl? If you’re going to be out and about and are facing the prospect of missing the game, there is some good news if you are a Bell Mobility subscriber. With its NFL mobile broadcasting rights deal, Bell will be the only Canadian carrier to offer live coverage of the event. To catch the game, you […]
Canadian court overturns Globalive federal government ruling
A federal court has struck down the federal government’s ruling that allowed Globalive to launch its WIND Mobile brand in late 2009. “That decision was based on errors of law and must be quashed,” Mr. Justice Roger Hughes of Federal Court wrote in his decision. The case was brought to court last year by Public Mobile. Its CEO said that […]
Motorola XOOM ad headed to the Super Bowl
Just days ago, Motorola released a teaser video for its upcoming Super Bowl ad. It has now released a 15 second clip of the ad with features the XOOM tablet. Created by Anomaly New York, the ad entitled “Empower the People” is set in an Orwellian, 1984-esque world where technology — and people — are limited by restrictive platforms. Enter […]
Apple iPhone 4 sells out on first day of Verizon sales
Only a day after starting to take Apple iPhone 4 orders from existing Verizon customers, Verizon today announced that it has stopped doing so as it appears to have run out of stock. “This was an exciting day,” said Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer for Verizon Wireless. “In just our first two hours, we had already sold more […]
New rumours of Nokia-Microsoft partnership for Windows Phone 7 devices
Rumours that Nokia will use Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 on future smartphones have surfaced again. The New York Times suggests that Nokia will announce the partnership during a call to investors on February 11th. Speculation is being fed by comments made by Nokia CEO Stephen Elop (a former Microsoft executive) that the company was looking to “create and/or join other […]
AT&T announces Motorola ATRIX pricing and pre-order details
AT&T today announced that the Motorola ATRIX will be available for pre-order starting on February 13th. It also announced pricing, including some bundles with accessories such as the Motorola Laptop Dock and the Motorola HD Multimedia Dock. The Motorola ATRIX will sell for US$199.99 with a two-year contact. It will come with the AT&T Mobile Hotspot service included. As for […]