Telus Mobility Text Messaging Use Doubles in 2010

7:09 pm on January 5, 2011 | Category: Messaging, Telecom Services, Wireless

Telus Mobility customers sent and received 5.4 billion text messages in 2010, up from 2.7 billion the year before.

Research In Motion Files Patent Lawsuit Against Kik Messenger

11:04 am on December 1, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Law, Messaging, Mobile Devices, PDAs, Software, Web Services

Shortly after banning the popular Kik Messenger application from its mobile software store, Research In Motion has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the developers of the app.

Texting Surpasses Drunk Driving as Top Safety Concern

11:48 am on November 16, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Messaging, Mobile Devices, Regulation

Canadians now view texting behind the wheel as a bigger safety concern than drinking and driving, according to a new survey by the Canadian Automobile Association.

Rogers Wireless Begins Offering Prepaid BlackBerry Plans

12:23 pm on August 17, 2010 | Category: Email, Messaging, Telecom Services, Wireless

Canada's leading wireless operator, Rogers Wireless, has launched two new pay-as-you-go plans for BlackBerry smartphone users.

Toronto Streetcar Arrival Times Now Available By Text Message

4:43 pm on July 8, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Messaging, Web Services, Wireless

Toronto commuters can check streetcar arrival times on their mobile phones, thanks to a new SMS inquiry service by the Toronto Transit Commission.

Carleton University Introduces Wireless Parking Payments

1:36 pm on June 15, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Messaging, Web Services

Ottawa's Carleton University has launched a pilot project, allowing students, staff, and frequent visitors to the campus to pay for parking via text messaging.

Telus Mobility Sends SMS Alerts to Help Users Track Data Usage

2:05 pm on June 10, 2010 | Category: Internet, Messaging, Telecom Services, Wireless

Vancouver-based wireless operator, Telus Mobility, has launched an SMS notification system to help customers manage their mobile data usage.

Amber Alerts Now Available Via Text Message

7:32 pm on May 26, 2010 | Category: Messaging, Telecom Services, Web Services, Wireless

Canadians can now receive 'Amber Alerts' -- that is, notifications of nearby child abductions -- on their mobile phones, thanks to a joint initiative by the the federal government and Canada's main wireless carriers.

One-in-Three Teen Texters Sends 100+ Messages a Day

3:47 pm on April 21, 2010 | Category: Messaging, Telecom Services, Wireless

American teenagers are texting more than ever, according to new data from the Pew Research Center, with 88% of cell phone users aged 12 to 17 sending text messages on a regular basis.

Twitter Releases Official BlackBerry Application

7:47 pm on April 11, 2010 | Category: Messaging, Software, Web Services

The popular social networking website, Twitter, has teamed up with Research In Motion to release an official microblogging application for BlackBerry smartphones.

inPulse SmartWatch “Is Almost Here,” Says Allerta

6:50 pm on April 6, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Messaging, Mobile Devices, PDAs

The inPulse 'SmartWatch,' initially unveiled in October, will be available in the very near future, according to its manufacturer, Allerta.

Winnipeg Transit Offers Bus Schedules Via SMS

11:27 am on February 11, 2010 | Category: Messaging, Web Services

Winnipeg's Transit system is introducing a new service allowing passengers to access bus schedules on their mobile devices.

Next Page »

Published by TeleClick Enterprises
Edited by Jeremy Maddock