Telecommunications Industry News
Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi at U.S. and Canadian Locations
4:58 pm on June 30, 2010 | Category: Internet, Telecom Services, Wi-FiSeattle-based coffee chain, Starbucks, will offer unlimited free Wi-Fi access in its U.S. and Canadian outlets beginning tomorrow (July 1).
Shaw Profit Exceeds Expectations
4:57 pm on June 30, 2010 | Category: Business, CorporateCanadian cable operator, Shaw Communications, reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings today, generating a net income of $158 million (or $0.37/share) during its fiscal third quarter, up from $132 million in the same period a year earlier.
Rogers Expected to Launch New Discount Wireless Brand: Chat.r
12:35 pm on June 29, 2010 | Category: Business, Corporate, Telecom Services, WirelessCanada's leading cell phone carrier, Rogers Wireless, is rumoured to be readying a new discount wireless brand, so as to complement its existing Fido business and better compete with new market entrants such as Public Mobile, Mobilicity, and WIND.
Verizon Wireless to Offer 4G BlackBerry Storm
12:34 pm on June 29, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Cellular, Mobile Devices, Wireless TechnologyResearch In Motion's next BlackBerry Storm device will be equipped with fourth-generation "Long Term Evolution" wireless technology, and will be among the first smartphones to run on Verizon's 4G network, according to a report on the blog, Salomondrin, citing anonymous sources.
Nokia Siemens to Provide Equipment for Shaw Wireless Network
12:30 pm on June 29, 2010 | Category: Business, Cellular, Wireless, Wireless TechnologyCalgary-based cable provider, Shaw Communications, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to provide radio access equipment for its forthcoming mobile phone network.
Sprint to Offer WiMAX-Based Samsung Epic 4G
2:20 pm on June 28, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, WiMAX, Wireless, Wireless TechnologyA month after launching its first 'fourth-generation' smartphone, the Evo 4G, Sprint Nextel has announced the impending release of another 4G device.
Apple Sells 1.7-Million iPhone 4′s in Three Days
10:58 am on June 28, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile DevicesApple sold 1.7 million iPhone 4 devices during the new phone's first three days of availability, with some consumers being turned away for lack of supply, the company said in a statement today.
Research In Motion Short on Innovation, Analysts Say
2:24 pm on June 26, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, PDAsBlackBerry manufacturer, Research In Motion, needs to be more innovative to catch customers' attention, analysts said yesterday after the company reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales figures.
25.6% of iPhones Break Within Two Years
2:06 pm on June 24, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, Wireless TechnologyOne in four Apple iPhone devices break within two years, according to data from SquareTrade, and independent warranty provider that covers the device.
Samsung Wave Coming to Bell Mobility on July 8
2:05 pm on June 24, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile DevicesCanadian wireless operator, Bell Mobility, will offer the Samsung Wave device beginning on July 8, according to a leaked internal document.
Public Mobile Gets $350-Million Loan from Chinese Bank
2:03 pm on June 24, 2010 | Category: Business, Corporate, WirelessCanada's newest wireless operator, Public Mobile, has received $350 million in financing from a Chinese bank to help it build a mobile phone network spanning from Quebec City to Windsor, Ontario.
Rogers Wireless Promotes $0.00 BlackBerry Bold 9700
2:01 pm on June 24, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile DevicesMobile phone giant, Rogers Wireless, has begun marketing the BlackBerry Bold 9700 device at a price point of $0.00 on a three-year service agreement.
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Edited by Jeremy Maddock
