Telecommunications Industry News

Craigslist Launches Mobile App for BlackBerry Smartphones

Jeremy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:45:20 +0000

Online classifieds website, Craigslist, has launched an “official” mobile software application for BlackBerry smartphone users.

The new Craigslist app provides a smoother and faster experience than the company’s mobile website, and allows users to respond to ads immediately via email or phone. A preferences tab makes it possible to switch between cities, states, and countries quickly and conveniently.

The “Official Craigslist App” is now available for $4.99 via the BlackBerry App World marketplace.

Wi-Lan to Settle Telus Patent Lawsuit

Jeremy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:44:34 +0000

Patent licensing firm, Wi-Lan Inc., has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against it by Vancouver-based telecommunications giant, Telus Communications.

Slacker Radio Launches Palm Smartphone Application

Jeremy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:07:55 +0000

Three weeks after expanding into Canada, premium mobile radio service, Slacker, is trying to further broaden its reach with a new software application for Palm smartphones.

Telus May Launch Motorola Milestone on February 18

Jeremy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:51:30 +0000

The Motorola Milestone device will be available in Canada on February 18, according to new rumours in the blogosphere, supported by a leaked memo from retail giant, Best Buy.

Bell Canada to Roll Out Fiber-Optic Broadband Technology

Jeremy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:26:07 +0000

Canada's leading internet service provider, Bell, has announced plans to boost broadband speeds to as high as 100-Mbps, through the roll-out of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology.