It looks like Bell will be the first Canadian carrier to launch the Blackberry 9300 (Kepler). This flyer was posted on Crackberry.com today and shows it as “Coming soon” on their HSPA network, launching as the Curve 3G. No word on a release date or pricing, but if you are someone who appreciates the form [...]

While nothing has been confirmed yet by our carriers, this slide was put up during the press conference (going on as I type this) being held by Apple to finally address the reception issues. It clearly states Canada as being one of the countries included for a July 30th launch. Sweet eh? Stay tuned for [...]

With all the talk about the imminent launch of Chat-r Wireless lately it was just a matter of time that this picture surfaced. Our friends at Mobile Syrup got this from a tipster, and though it doesn’t say much in ways of release, pricing or availability one can anticipate a price point of $89.99 (obviously [...]

Remember that contract-killing campaign WIND Mobile launched not too long ago called “Everybody Winds?” aimed at seducing disgruntled consumers nearing the end of their contracts with the big 3 to port over to WIND. The offer was simple: bring a bill from your respective carrier and receive a $150 bill credit (paid in installments over 6 [...]

There has been plenty of talk lately of the Blackberry Bold Torch 9800 Slider, the first device from Waterloo to not only have both touch screen and QWERTY keyboard, but also run their now infamous Blackberry6 OS. As of yet nothing has been officially acknowledged by either RIM or any carriers, but as with almost [...]

Although the release date is up in the air, the Rogers online training deck called “Fast Track” has recently been updated to include how to sell the iPhone 4 and a short introduction to the new device for employees to start testing on. Could this mean Rogers is still on track for an end of [...]

Today, Rogers Wireless announced the immediate availability of the Samsung Wave, the cousin to the Galaxy S series running its own Bada operating system instead of Android. While not a lot of good things have been said about the Bada platform, especially when compared to the robust existing offerings from Apple, Google and RIM, its [...]

Like thousands of others, I headed downtown yesterday, weathering the scorching heat, to support the annual Gay Pride Parade in Toronto. A good time was had by all and the support was clearly evident. What was also evident was Rogers’ lack of service availability in the downtown core throughout most of the afternoon. I’ll admit, [...]

For most Canadians, the hardest part of going anywhere (outside the country) is remaining in touch with friends/family. Roaming charges are often exorbitantly high, especially when if you decide not to purchase a package. Starting today through to October 31st, Rogers is lowering the US/Int’l text message packages from $12.50 to $5. So add the [...]

One of our connects sent us a rather interesting tip this morning. Rumor has it that Rogers Wireless is planning on launching another discount carrier (yes they own and operate Fido as well) with hopes that within 5 years its competition (the other Canadian discount brands ie WIND Mobile and Mobilicity) will not survive. It [...]