Telecommunications Industry News
CRTC Rejects Globalive’s Bid to Operate Wireless Network in Canada
5:39 pm on October 29, 2009 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Wireless, RegulationThe Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ruled today that aspiring wireless carrier, Globalive, does not meet the legal requirements to provide cell phone services in Canada.
Google Unveils GPS Navigation Feature for Android Smartphones
1:59 pm on October 28, 2009 | Category: Business, Web Services, Mobile Devices, SoftwareGoogle is seeking to add value to its Android mobile operating system with an innovative new GPS navigation feature.
Rogers Posts Better-than-Expected Q3 Profits, as Wireless Competition Looms
8:46 pm on October 27, 2009 | Category: Business, Wireless, CorporateToronto-based cable and media giant, Rogers Communications, reported higher-than-expected third-quarter profits today, as strong mobile data revenues continued to cushion its bottom line.
Bell Mobility to Release HSPA+ Turbo Stick and MiFi 2372
8:41 pm on October 27, 2009 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Wi-Fi, CellularBell Mobility said today that it will introduce two new mobile broadband products on November 5, to coincide with the launch of its HSPA data network.
Telus Mobility to Simplify Wireless Pricing; Eliminate System Access Fee
5:02 pm on October 27, 2009 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, WirelessVancouver-based cell phone giant, Telus Mobility, announced today that it would stop charging a $6.95/month "system access fee," in an effort to simplify its pricing structure.
82% of Canadians Have Home Internet Access, Ipsos Reid Reports
5:01 pm on October 27, 2009 | Category: Telecom Services, InternetFor the first time ever, more than four in five Canadians have internet access in their homes, according to a new poll by Ipsos Reid.
Allerta Unveils inPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry Devices
1:23 pm on October 27, 2009 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Email, MessagingCanadian mobile accessories startup, Allerta, has unveiled its first product, the inPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry devices.
Ontario Implements Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving
7:19 pm on October 25, 2009 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, RegulationOntario will begin enforcing a ban on cell phone use behind the wheel tomorrow, making it the fourth Canadian province to implement such legislation.
NASA Releases Free iPhone App
2:51 pm on October 25, 2009 | Category: Web Services, Mobile Devices, SoftwareThe U.S. space agency, NASA, has added a free application to the Apple's App Store, allowing iPhone and iPod Touch users to access a range of information about current and upcoming missions.
Vodafone Creates SMS Symphony for Marketing Campaign
2:46 pm on October 25, 2009 | Category: Mobile Devices, Wireless, MessagingThe New Zealand division of international cell phone giant, Vodafone, has launched in innovative new marketing campaign involving a symphony created entirely with SMS ringtones.
Shaw Profit Slips, Despite Increase in Cable Subscriptions
12:20 pm on October 23, 2009 | Category: Business, Television, CorporateWestern Canada's main cable operator, Shaw Communications reported a decline in fiscal fourth quarter profits today, but says it’s in good financial shape heading into the new year.
Rogers Launches TV Call Display Feature in Ontario
5:20 am on October 23, 2009 | Category: Telecom Services, Telephone, TelevisionToronto-based cable giant, Rogers Communications, has rolled out a new feature called TV Call Display, allowing customers to screen incoming calls on a cable television screen.
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