Rogers is on a roll with their LTE network expansion, announcing this morning that they have activated 14 new markets across Ontario and Alberta. In addition, Rogers is branding their 2600MHz LTE network as “LTE Max”, billing it as a “premium” network. The LTE Max network utilizes dual frequency 2100 and 2600MHz bands to provide [...]

It seems like we don’t hear much about MiFi’s anymore. Most smartphones ship with a personal hotspot function that emulates a MiFi, and thankfully our carriers here in Canada allow personal hotspot use at no extra charge. So it’s a tough time for the MiFi, having its purpose emulated by the smartphone everyone is already [...]

FreedomPop is extending their free 4G data service into the home today with the launch of their “Burst” wireless router. We reported on the Burst back in December when FreedomPop began taking preorders for the device, which is available from today for $89. The router includes 1GB of free 4G data every month, and customers [...]

Thanks to the popularity of the personal hotspot feature in smartphones, wireless MiFi’s don’t get much attention these days. Novatel and Bell are hoping to change that with the introduction of the MiFi 2, the “world’s first touchscreen mobile hotspot” that will launch on Bell’s 4G LTE network in March. At Mobile World Congress in [...]

Rogers Wireless has achieved a new milestone today, becoming the first North American wireless carrier to offer their customers LTE roaming when traveling abroad. Thanks to a new partnership with 3 Hong Kong, one of the region’s leading mobile service providers, Rogers customers traveling to Hong Kong can enjoy 4G LTE on their 2600MHz compatible device - currently [...]

We recently reported about the launch of FreedomPop’s 4G sleeve for the iPod touch, and now the company offering free 4G WiMAX is back with their newest device. The “Freedom Hub Burst” is a home internet hub launching soon from FreedomPop, which will include 1GB of free 4G data per month. The modem + wireless [...]

Bell is continuing to expand their LTE network, and Fort McMurray, Alberta is the latest town to be graced with 4G speeds! A quick look at Bell’s LTE coverage map shows a good portion of Fort McMurray is already covered by LTE, with some outlaying areas listed as “Future” expansions. Bell is continuing to expand [...]

FreedomPop has been making a name for themselves lately in the most disruptive way possible: undercutting the carriers by offering 500MB of free 4G data without any agreements, fees, or gimmicks. Their service is great, works and has received plenty of attention because of it. The only REAL downside to their offering (other than being [...]

RIM announced today the launch of the new 4G LTE BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet. The new 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook maintains a sleek and ultra-portable form while delivering overall faster performance as well as support for blazing fast 4G LTE networks. Launching in Canada first, the new 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook allows customers to work more productively [...]

Despite RIM’s best efforts to patch up the holes, new CEO or not, it seems as though unreleased BlackBerry devices like to show their faces online long before an official release date. Today’s news is the forthcoming 4G iteration of the BlackBerry PlayBook. Spotted late last night in the notorious CrackBerry forums, the images were [...]