Telecommunications Industry News
Research In Motion Stock Surges on High PlayBook Expectations
11:18 am on November 30, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Corporate, Mobile Devices, MultimediaShares in BlackBerry manufacturer, Research In Motion, surged more than 6% this morning on the Toronto Stock Exchange, as analysts increased their expectations for the company’s 'PlayBook' tablet device.
Consumer Group Calls Foul on Bell Rebate Offer
11:17 am on November 30, 2010 | Category: Business, Regulation, Telecom Services, TelephoneThe Ottawa-basesd Public Interest Advocacy Centre is complaining to telecom regulators about Bell Mobility, due to a $100 promotion that the carrier is offering in place of a $67 CRTC-ordered rebate.
Astral Radio Content to Go Mobile on iPhone/BlackBerry/Android
8:25 pm on November 29, 2010 | Category: Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Software, Web ServicesAstral Media Inc., Canada's largest private sector radio broadcaster, has announced plans to make all 83 of its radio stations available on mobile devices, through a three-year deal with UBC Media Group.
New iPhone App Allows Canadians to Track Mail Wirelessly
11:12 am on November 26, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Software, Web ServicesCanada Post has released a free application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices, allowing users to find nearby post offices and track packages in the mail.
Cancer Council Australia Offers SunSmart iPhone App
11:11 am on November 26, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Software, Web ServicesAs the southern hemisphere enters its summer season, Cancer Council Australia has launched a free iPhone application to monitor ultraviolet rays and help users reduce their risk of developing skin cancer.
Canada’s Satellite Radio Operators, XM and Sirius, to Merge
11:21 am on November 24, 2010 | Category: Business, CorporateSatellite radio operators Sirius Canada and XM Canada, have reached a long-awaited merger deal, in a move that will ultimately make the full range of satellite radio content available to all Canadian subscribers.
Apple Lures Research In Motion Sales Managers
11:05 am on November 24, 2010 | Category: Business, Corporate, Mobile DevicesAs Apple Inc. strives to increase its share of the enterprise smartphone market, it is luring senior managers from the enterprise sales division of major rival and BlackBerry manufacturer, Research In Motion.
Bell Mobility Launches HSPA+ Turbo Stick Product
11:00 am on November 23, 2010 | Category: Cellular, Mobile Devices, Telecom Services, WirelessBell Mobility has begun selling the Novatel Wireless U547 device under the "Turbo Stick" brand name, potentially doubling customers' mobile data bandwidth.
Wi-Lan Files Patent Suit Against Comcast, Time Warner, and Charter
12:37 pm on November 22, 2010 | Category: Business, LawOttawa-based intellectual property licensing company, Wi-Lan Inc., has filed a lawsuit against U.S. cable giants, Comcast, Time Warner, and Charter Communications, alleging patent infringement.
Regulators to Argue for $10-Million Fine Against Rogers Wireless
8:54 pm on November 19, 2010 | Category: Business, Law, Regulation, Telecom Services, WirelessCanada's Competition Bureau is recommending a multi-million-dollar fine against Rogers Wireless, alleging that the cell phone giant has misled consumers in advertisements for its new discount wireless brand, Chatr.
Wind Mobile Launches Alcatel Tribe & 2-for-1 BlackBerry Deal
8:51 pm on November 19, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, WirelessOn the cusp of its one-year anniversary, Canadian wireless startup Wind Mobile has announced its second Google Android-based smartphone, as well as a new promotion allowing users to get two BlackBerry devices for the price of one.
Bell Mobility Speeds Up HSPA Network to 42-Mbps
8:38 pm on November 18, 2010 | Category: Cellular, Telecom Services, Wireless, Wireless TechnologyCanadian cell phone operator, Bell Mobility, has doubled the theoretical maximum download speed of its HSPA wireless network to 42Mbps.
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