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Snaps of the Upcoming TELUS LG IQ

James Falconer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:07:29 +0000

Earlier this month you may recall the TELUS LG IQ making a cameo in a Best Buy mobile ad. The device that was once a bit of a mystery is starting to come out into the light, today in the form of a few spy shots.

The IQ features a 3.2″ touchscreen, 5.0MP camera with video, and a full and somewhat luxurious slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The IQ will be TELUS (NYSE: TU)’ first device to offer Windows Mobile 6.5… I can’t imagine there being much (if any) demand for Win-Mo, but good on TELUS for mixing it up a bit here.

I’m by no means a Windows Mobile fan, but I’d sure like to get my hands on this bad boy… I’ll see what I can do…

[Via: TheMobileNinjas]

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For Customers Only: The TELUS 2010 Calendar

James Falconer — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:51:56 +0000

Hey TELUS (NYSE: TU) customers… Want to get your hands on the TELUS 2010 calendar, for free? All you need to do is hit up this link, enter your TELUS phone number, and you’re on your way to grabbing your very own copy. TELUS is well known in Canada for featuring cute and cuddly animals in all of their marketing materials. The 2010 calendar is of course no different.

For all the details, head on over to TELUS.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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TELUS Sues Rogers over Ads

Simon Sage — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:45 +0000

Hey, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) aren’t the only ones getting into hissy fits over inaccurate ad campaigns; telus (NYSE: TU) has just launched their own litigation against Rogers (NYSE: RCI) on similar grounds. Shawn Hall,? senior communications manager with telus, said “Rogers has no network advantage and should not be misleading Canadians with false superiority claims,” although those claims were apparently accurate until telus opened up their HSPA network a few weeks ago. In compensation for these misleading advertisements, telus could be seeking millions in damages, although no dollar sign has been set. The tension is definitely building between Canadian carriers now that Rogers doesn’t have an exclusive on the iPhone (and all GSM handsets, for that matter). Combined with their move to shut down wind for not following foreign ownership laws, telus has been pretty aggressive towards the competition lately; way to keep ‘em on their toes.

[via Globe and Mail]

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MiKE Throws Down $50 Rebate on Select Motorola Devices

James Falconer — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:28:43 +0000

TELUS (NYSE: TU)’ MiKE network is currently running a promotion that will be of interest to anyone looking for a new Motorola (NYSE: MOT) iDen device. From now ’till December 31st, you can save $50 on the Motorola i9, i365, i365is, Clutch i465, i576 and i580.

The rebate form itself is quite specific. Make sure you use black or blue ink and scribe CAPITAL LETTERS only now! Also, include your original store-identified sales receipt with the purchase price circled. After that, give me 5 laps, 20 push-ups and hit the showers.

Sheesh. More over at MiKE.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Now Available on TELUS

James Falconer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:40:10 +0000

Well what do we have here? After some random browsing on the TELUS (NYSE: TU) website this morning, I couldn’t help but notice that the Storm2 9550 is now available on their website! Pricing? The TELUS BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Storm2 will run you $199.99 on a 3-year contract. Other options include $599.99 to pick it up off-contract, $549.99 for a one-year, or $499.99 for a two-year deal.

Enough talk though, right? If you weren’t satisfied with the first edition of the Storm, or are simply looking for the latest and greatest in the world of BlackBerry… TELUS is now catering to those Canadian needs. Hit up the Storm2 on TELUS for more info.

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B.C. Residents Applaud New Cell Tower

James Falconer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:17 +0000

Usually the construction of new a new cell tower meets opposition from surrounding communities… At least, that has been the case in my area, and in other parts of Canada. However, the good folks of Cranbrook B.C. are welcoming the build of a new $1,000,000 TELUS (NYSE: TU) (NYSE: TU) cell tower. I’m hoping this is a sign of the times!

The new tower will provide residents in the area with access to TELUS’ new 3G+ network… something most folks in Cranbrook have wanted and will no doubt enjoy.

TELUS service manager Frank Mungiello commented on the situation:

“Finishing this project is very rewarding not only because of the tough construction challenges related to the geography, but because of the community support shown to us for bringing new wireless coverage to the region.”

Congrats Cranbrook residents. Enjoy your new tower and improved network performance.

Note to TELUS: If you want to throw up a tower in my back yard, yeah… that’s cool with me.

[Via: Media Newswire]

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TELUS Shaping Up to be the ‘Most Awesome Canadian Carrier’ for 2010

James Falconer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:04:23 +0000

Could it be that the Palm (NSDQ: PALM) Pre and Pixi are coming to TELUS (NYSE: TU) for Canadian consumption? That’s what I’ve been hearing recently.

As we all know, the Palm Pixi is due to hit Sprint for our American friends on November 15th… the date is really sneaking up on us, it’s less than a week away now… the Palm Pre has been available for some time now in the US, and Bell has been toting the Pre up in Canada for a little while now too. Those that have the Pre generally love the device, but I know there are some that would like to see the Pre hit more than one carrier… and that’s what we’re going to see in Canada in 2010.

With TELUS rumored to pick up the Pixi and Pre in early 2010, TELUS has, in a nutshell, upped their game. Just check out the list of devices TELUS is currently offering, a list which must have Rogers (NYSE: RCI) shaking just a little bit in their shiny red boots:

Put these devices together with a solid new HSPA+ network and a dash of extra Android love with the Motorola Milestone (coming soon too), the Palm Pre and Pixi are going to make TELUS the favorite for my recently fabricated ‘Most Awesome Canadian Carrier’ in 2010.

TELUS, all the stuff you’ve been doing recently… yeah, just keep doing it.

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Motorola Announces the Android-Powered Milestone… Available on TELUS ‘Early 2010′

James Falconer — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:29 +0000

Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Canada has made it all official. They’ve announced the launch of their first Android device north-of-the-border… the Motorola Milestone (aka Motorola DROID). The device will run on TELUS’ new HSPA+ network, and will join a host of other new devices coming to the Canadian carrier. TELUS (NYSE: TU) has really stepped-up their game over the past month or so, and I couldn’t be happier.

The Motorola Milestone will feature a 3.7″ touchscreen (at 854×480), GPS, 5.0MP camera with auto focus and video, WiFi, media player, microSD/microSDHC memory card slot, USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR. 512MB or ROM and 256MB or RAM will also be on-board.

There’s no doubt TELUS is looking to compete with Rogers (NYSE: RCI)’ latest entry the LG Eve, which was announced last week for $49.99 on the typical 3-year deal. No pricing or release date have been made available on the Milestone just yet, the official line only states ‘The Motorola Milestone will be available in Canada only for TELUS customers in early 2010′. There you have it. Stay tuned for more… Press release after the jump.

Wondering: If the ‘Milestone’ is coming to Canada… Shouldn’t it be the ‘Kilometer-stone’?

Motorola marks a milestone with the announcement of its first Android-powered device in Canada
Motorola Milestone(TM) delivers the experience you’ve always wanted on a mobile device with the world’s thinnest QWERTY slider

TORONTO, Nov. 10 /CNW/ – Motorola Canada today announced it will bring its first Android(TM)-powered device, the much-anticipated Motorola Milestone, only to TELUS customers in early 2010. Motorola Milestone, powered by the newest version of Android, sets a new standard for what a smartphone should be with a richer mobile web experience, superior messaging and top-of-the-line multi-media features in an innovative design that could only come from Motorola.

Milestone features the best of both worlds with a full QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen capabilities, as well as the opportunity for users to customize their mobile like never before with widgets and the freedom to run multiple applications at once.

“With Motorola Milestone, Canadians will no longer be limited in what they can do with their smartphone,” said Rick Gadd, vice-president, Motorola Canada Mobile Devices. “They will experience the web the way they’ve always wanted on a mobile device, with lightning fast speeds and pages that show them more.”

Get the web, get it faster, see it better

Milestone takes the power of Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Search(TM) beyond the web right into the phone. Search and retrieve applications, contacts, songs, and more right from the home screen. With local search, Google(TM) makes location-based recommendations according to where the user is.

Experience the mobile web like never before. Milestone’s 3.7″ WVGA display offers a clearer, more brilliant screen with twice the resolution of its competitors. Quick and nimble, Milestone is always ready for lightning-fast browsing with its superior processing speeds, Flash 10-ready HTML browsing, and premium 3G+ connection speeds. Navigation has never been easier with double-tap and pinch and zoom.

“TELUS’ new 3G+ network gives Canadians access to a world-class selection of mobile devices such as the Motorola Milestone,” said David Neale, senior vice-president of Product and Services at TELUS. “It is TELUS commitment to offer Canadians the most comprehensive and advanced smartphone line-up available so that we can meet their needs to stay connected, informed and entertained wherever they go. That’s why the Motorola Milestone will fit perfectly in our TELUS smartphone selection.”

Express your digital self

With the world’s thinnest full QWERTY slider, a widescreen display, and copy-and-paste capability, Milestone can text, IM and e-mail at blazing speeds. Personal and business lives co-exist in perfect harmony with work and personal email pushed directly to Milestone through Exchange-server support and Gmail(TM). Seamless contact integration keeps personal and professional lives in sync and provides access to friends through Exchange, Facebook(TM) and Gmail contacts.
Discover thousands of applications and hundreds of widgets available on Android Market(TM). Think of the home screen like a personalized desktop; download applications for music, news, sports or games and arrange them to create a custom home screen. And, with Milestone’s Quick Connect option simply tap a contact and instantly access his/her via Facebook, phone, email or text.

A multi-media powerhouse

Milestone’s brilliant crisp 16:9 widescreen display makes photos, videos and apps pop with cinematic bravado. Milestone’s built-in 5 megapixel digital camera comes with AutoFocus, dual LED flash and image stabilization. When it comes to video, Milestone records DVD quality footage with one-touch broadcast-quality playback and easy 3G or Wi-Fi YouTube(TM) uploads.
Store favorite movies, photos and music on Milestone’s out-of-the-box 16 GB of memory, expandable up to 32 GB. Manage it all using Motorola Media Link, which connects Milestone to a PC and the Web, providing the ability to manage, secure, share and extend media files.

And, when placed in its unique multi-media station(1), Milestone automatically transforms into a multi-media hub for movies, music, pictures and can even act as your bedside alarm clock.

Additional Milestone Features

Superior call quality with CrystalTalk(TM) Plus that filters out background noise and enhances voice quality
Powered by the latest version of Android, Android 2.0
3.7″ widescreen display with 854 pixel width and more than 400,000 total pixels (more than twice the leading competitor) so you can see more of the web, e-mail, and more
Use stereo Bluetooth(R) to take calls and listen to music hands-free
Plug your favorite headphones into the 3.5mm headset jack and kick back to your favorite music or movies
Full suite of Google applications including: Google Maps(TM), Gmail,
Google Talk(TM), YouTube(TM), Google Latitude
Advanced Video record/playback at D1 resolution (720×480) with up to 24fps capture and 30fps playback

Availability

The Motorola Milestone will be available in Canada only for TELUS customers in early 2010. For more information please visit www.motorola.ca

[Via: NewsWire]

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TELUS BlackBerry Storm2 Shows up in Black’s Online Store

Simon Sage — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:51 +0000

Well, it didn’t take long for telus (NYSE: TU)‘ acquisition of Black’s Photography to prove useful for blogworthy information. The BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Storm2, which has yet to make an official appearance anywhere in Canada, can be seen plain as day in the Black’s online catalog. This is one example of how telus will continue supporting the ol’ faithful EV-DO network, and isn’t just throwing everything behind their recently-launched HSPA service. If you haven’t tried out the BlackBerry 9550, take a look at our review; the long and short of it is that the Storm2 cleans up the SurePress clicking touchscreen so it sucks considerably less than the first Storm, throws in Wi-Fi, and OS 5.0 (which entails a lot of user interface improvements). We’re looking forward to seeing this one in Canada soon, even though telus still has a few other exciting handsets to announce in the next couple of weeks.

[via Cell Phones Etc.]

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TELUS HSPA Network Goes Live, Here are the Phones and Plans

Simon Sage — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:04:34 +0000

Bell busted out their fresh HSPA devices yesterday, and today we have a similar official announcement from telus (NYSE: TU). Earlier this week, we had a chance to sit down and take a look at the new toys; most of the players you’ll already be familiar with, but here’s a rundown of telus‘ take on each one.

First up we have the Hero, HTC’s Android avenger, jam-packed with their custom Sense user interface. I was a little disappointed that it wasn’t packaged in Sprint (NYSE: S)’s slick, smooth, curve casing, but telus apparently wanted to capture the European flavour by offering something unique to North America, although it’s arguably reminiscent of Rogers (NYSE: RCI)’ HTC Dream in terms of aesthetic. Prodding a little bit about other Android hardware in the future, telussaid that they’re really not interested in vanilla builds – they really want to see some unique experiences with each manufacturer, and I couldn’t agree more. If you’re hoping to see the Hero on another carrier up north, good luck; telus said they’ve nabbed the Canadian exclusive on the Hero, and it sounded indefinite. The price point is also killer: $99.99 on contract, $499.99 off contract.

Next is the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Bold 9700. You’ve seen our first impressions, and they’re mostly good, though it’s still a pretty predictable iteration on a proven formula. RIM has been making a point to say that their Wi-Fi is UMA capable, allowing for calls over your local wireless internet connection, assuming your cellular service provider has a supporting plan. I took the opportunity to prod telus about supporting UMA, and they said they’re continually evaluating options, but don’t expect UMA before the holidays. Things sounded doubtful in general though, so don’t hold your breath. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is available on telus for $249.99 on contract, or $649.99 with no strings attached.

Then there was the LG BL40, a ridonkulously widescreen device. I hadn’t spent much time with with LG’s S-Class 3D user interface, but the cube-spinning was kind of cool. The real wow factor was that telus was claiming a North American exclusive on the device. The original Chocolate did pretty well for itself, and I trust that the new one on telus will be equally successful. You’ll be able to pick up the New Chocolate for $79.99 on a three-year contract, or $249.99 without.

Finally, there’s the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) E71. There wasn’t much to ask about it, since it’s made the rounds by this point, but considering Rogers recently announced the N86 with 8 megapixel camera, I think telus is going to have some catching up to do when it comes to their high-end Nokia handsets. Still, the E71 is a great handset, and it’s available for $29.99 on contract, or $329.99 without. Red/white version is also available, apparently.

Oh, then there’s the iPhone, but they didn’t have one there for some reason. Maybe they think everyone already has heard enough about the damn thing. I’m tempted to agree. The telus 32 GB iPhone 3GS will run you $299 on contract, $799 otherwise.

We also got some numbers on the new Clear and Simple pricing, which cuts the system access fee and 911. Here’s a quick rundown of the smartphone plans, which all includes voicemail, call waiting, and conference calling:

$50/month: 100 local anytime minutes; 50 bonus anytime minutes; and choice between 5 local favourites or 1,000 outgoing and unlimited incoming SMS or double anytime minutes; unlimited nights and weekends; 500 MB data
$65/month: 200 local anytime minutes; 50 bonus anytime minutes; and choice between 5 nationwide favourites or unlimited incoming SMS or double anytime minutes; unlimited nights and weekends; 1 GB data
$80/month: 350 local anytime minutes; 50 bonus anytime minutes; and choice between 5 nationwide favourites or unlimited incoming SMS or double anytime minutes; unlimited nights and weekends; 2 GB data
$100/month: 450 local anytime minutes; 50 bonus anytime minutes; and choice between 5 favourites or unlimited incoming SMS or double anytime minutes; unlimited nights and weekends; 3 GB data

Devices and plans aside, we talked about the HSPA rollout itself. Everything was built right on top of their existing EVDO network, so everything completely overlaps. The situation in the prairies still sounds somewhat sketchy, however – a roaming agreement with Sasktel is getting finalized, but the Manitoba network is still under construction. In terms of future hardware selection, telus will be pushing HSPA for the first little while, but they won’t be abandoning their EVDO network; it’s inaccurate to think that Bell and telus are swapping out CDMA for GSM, since they’re really just piling one on top of the other. It’s also kind of interesting that the HSPA handsets will have no 2G connectivity, which makes me a little scared – it’s always been somewhat reassuring that on Rogers I could fall back on an EDGE connection if 3G coverage was hurting. HSPA does have its benefits, though, like simultaneous data and voice transmission; missing calls while tethering shouldn’t be a problem.

I also asked about the telus Black’s Photography acquisition, which is seeing a proper retail presence today. I was a little worried that employees in a camera store would know jack-all about selling phones, but telus was likening the situation to Best Buy in that they’re as trained as they need to be to sell phones. It will be interesting to see what kind of perspective those salespeople offer on phones with higher-end cameras, though.

The whole lot of handsets are available today, but if you’re excited for these phones, telus showed us a few others that will be worth sticking around to hear about. One in particular we’ll probably be seeing Monday… For more information, check out telus‘ HSPA landing page.

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LG ‘IQ’ Shows Up in Canadian Best Buy Mobile Catalog

James Falconer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:54:11 +0000

So what is this LG ‘IQ’ all about? You got me, this is the first I’ve heard of it. The device has made an appearance in an ad found in a recent Best Buy Mobile catalog. Pictured alongside the Rogers LG Eve and TELUS New Chocolate (the BL40). It looks to be a QWERTY slider with a fair-sized display. I’m assuming all of the standard features are built in, including Bluetooth, 3-4MP camera, WiFi, GPS (perhaps?), and the usual bevy of built-in apps. Should be interesting to hear what comes down the tubes on this one… But at the moment I’m hearing the IQ will arrive on TELUS (NYSE: TU) at the end of this month, or early December… and it will run WinMo 6.5 with a custom LG user interface. Stay tuned for more.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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HTC Website Shows Off TELUS HTC Hero

James Falconer — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:13:10 +0000

Well what do we have here? Some HTC Hero love on TELUS (NYSE: TU)? Yep, that’s exactly it! To be honest, we kinda sorta already knew the HTC Hero was coming to TELUS… But now word has slipped out via HTC’s website that a GSM/HSDPA variant of the Hero will be offered. No real surprises (so far) on specs, as the new Hero for TELUS will apparently ship with the same stuff we’ve come to love so far. The only question I have left on the table at this point is wether the TELUS HTC Hero will ship with Android 1.5 or 2.0 installed. My money is on 2.0.

Check it out for yourself over at HTC.

[Via: BGR]

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TELUS Ships LG Versa for $79.99 on 3-Year Contract

James Falconer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:13:57 +0000

The good folks at TELUS (NYSE: TU) have just released the LG Versa. The Versa comes with a 3″ touchscreen, and features LG’s 3D S-Class UI. Users will be able to tweak out 3 customizable home screens among other unique features. Also look for a 2MP camera with autofocus, flash and video… expansion up to 16GB via microSD, stereo Bluetooth, full html browsing capabilities, and MP3 player, and more.

The price? Try $79.99 on a 3-year contract, $179.99 on the 2-year, $229.99 on the 1-year. And, $279.99 for contract-free living.

For all the details head on over to TELUS.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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iPhone 3GS and 3G Not Available in Manitoba or Saskatchewan at Launch

James Falconer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:27:37 +0000

Color me unimpressed. With TELUS (NYSE: TU) going live with their new HSPA network, and a whackload of new devices (including the iPhone 3GS), I am quite eager for launch day on November 5th.

So, imagine my surprise this morning when I read an email from TELUS (pictured above), notifying me that the iPhone 3GS and 3G will NOT be available in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan at launch! Booo-urns!

I hail from the city of Winnipeg in the province of Manitoba, and from discussions with friends and colleagues over the past week or so, I know MANY of them were looking forward to the iPhone 3GS launch on TELUS. Almost everyone I asked was either peeved or pissed at Rogers (NYSE: RCI) for one reason or another (a common thing, it seems), and couldn’t wait to get their hands on the latest iPhone from Apple (NSDQ: AAPL)… if for no other reason than to move away from Rogers. Sad, but true.

I suppose all we can do is hope and pray that TELUS gets their collective butts in-gear, and launch the iPhone 3G and 3GS on their new network ASAP. If November 5th isn’t going to happen, I’m going to have a timer running to see how long it takes them to make it a go. C’mon TELUS…. You pumped us up with all of this new HSPA network love, new device love, and all kinds of good stuff. Now you’re pulling it away. Not cool.

Note: I guess those iPhone 3GS promos were all a big, fat lie for folks in MB and SK, right? C’mon TELUS, there’s still time. Make it happen.

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TELUS Launches Clear and Simple Pricing, Axes System Access Fee

Simon Sage — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:15:02 +0000

So, the iPhone and a bunch of other HSPA handsets are coming to telus (NYSE: TU) on November 5, but if that wasn’t enough, they’re revamping some of their plans with a little something called Clear and Simple, that will eliminate the much-loathed monthly System Access Fee and 911 fee, but raising overall rate plans by five dollars. This handy little chart shows how you’ll actually be saving two bucks on the old $25 plan, since it went well over $30 with SAF and 911 added. I wonder if lower plans will even out as nicely, but to sweeten the deal, telus has thrown in voicemail. On the downside, provincially-mandated 911 costs will still exist for P.E.I., Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Quebec, but they’re relatively minute ($0.38 – $0.50). Rogers (NYSE: RCI) recently pulled a similar stunt, where they replaced the SAF with what they called a Government Regulatory Recovery Fee, which varied according to region. Just like Rogers, with telus you’ll be able to grandfather your old plan indefinitely, but you’ll hang on to those old costs and all new activations will be with their Clear plans. Clear and Simple goes live on November 5, but you can hit up telus for more information.

[via telus]

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Confirmed Device List for TELUS’ New HSPA+ Network

James Falconer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:57:02 +0000

As Simon mentioned a little earlier this morning, TELUS (NYSE: TU) is planning to flick the switch on their new HSPA+ network on November 5th. Along with the new network will, of course, come a whole whack of new devices. Perhaps the most notable is the iPhone 3GS, which will no doubt be the headliner. However, below is the complete list of TELUS 3G+ devices we’ll see gracing the Canadian mobile scene:

TELUS will also launch the Sierra 306 Internet key, which will provide internet on-the-go at 3G+ speeds. Looks like Rogers’ Rocket Stick has some new competition on the block.

For all the details on the new HSPA+ network, new devices, and more, hit up TELUS.

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HSPA and iPhone 3GS Landing on TELUS November 5

Simon Sage — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:54:35 +0000

We had heard that the iPhone was coming to Canadian carrier telus next month, but they’ve just gone official with a release date (November 5) and pricing ($99.99 for 8GB 3G, $199 for 16GB 3GS, $299 for 32GB 3GS). telus (NYSE: TU) will be also be cutting the ribbon on their brand new HSPA network on the same day; handsets rumoured to make use of telus‘ new GSM support include the LG BL40, BlackBerry Bold 9700, and Nokia E71, among others. The new toys are a nice incentive for consumers, but I’m eager to see both Bell and telus offer coverage that’s properly competitive to Rogers (NYSE: RCI)’ well-entrenched GSM network, especially as everyone ramps up to LTE. If you think you’ll need an extra reminder come iPhone launch time, you can sign up for e-mail notifications here.

[via Telus]

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TELUS Announces the Latest LG ‘Chocolate’ Phone: LG BL40

James Falconer — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:19 +0000

At an LG Fashion Week event yesterday, TELUS (NYSE: TU) took the opportunity to announce a new LG Chocolate phone to the masses. The LG BL40 packs a 4″ WVGA touchscreen (tempered glass, at 345×600), a front-facing 5MP camera, on-device photo and video trimming, flash, one-touch copy and paste, WiFi, 3.5mm headset jack, and a heck of a lot more.

This is looking to be the most feature-packed Chocolate device from LG yet.

Of course, no pricing or launch date details have been released… All we know is the device is ‘coming soon’, so stay tuned for more as the information trickles in.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Onyx) Now Official

Simon Sage — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:10 +0000

RIM’s new flagship device, the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Bold 9700, has been officially announced. If you’ve been following the latest leaked videos and pictures, you’d already know a fair bit about this device (including that it’s coming to AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Bell, Rogers, telus and maybe even wind) but here’s a spec run-down anyway:

3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, image stabilization, video recording, flash and 2 x zoom
122 g, 109mm x 60mm x 14.1mm
2.44″480 x 360 display
New 624 Mhz processor, 256 MB of flash memory
Wi-Fi with UMA support, A-GPS, Bluetooth (incl. A2DP)
3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB jack, and microSD memory card slot supporting up to 32 GB
Optical trackpad
1500 mAh battery with 6 hours of talk time or 19/15 days standby (GSM and UMTS, respectively)
1900/1800/900/850 MHz on GSM, 2100/1900/850/800 Mhz or 2100/1700/900 Mhz on UMTS

For those currently rocking the original BlackBerry Bold 9000, upgrading to this bad boy would provide you not only with added application memory, processor speed, and an upgraded camera, but extra style by way of the optical trackpad, slimmer dimensions, and overall revamped style. Don’t worry, the keyboard you know and love has changed very little, and the leather backing is still there, if you’re into that kind of thing. Anyone who had passed up on the 9000 because it looked like a fatty next to the Curve will probably be reassessing their options this go-around.

OS 5.0 is also included in the new Bold, some of the improvements from which we’ve seen in the Storm2. A lot of the really cool enterprise stuff, like flags and remote e-mail lookup will be available for those companies who have upgraded their BES to 5.0 and have devices like the Storm2 9550 and Bold 9700 among their employees; in good time, though, OS 5.o will likely find its way to the most recent BlackBerry models.

There’s no official info on carriers or pricing, but they are expecting it to be picked up in November, just in time for Christmas.

[BlackBerry Bold 9700 Official Site]

UPDATE: Rogers (NYSE: RCI) has confirmed that they’ll be offering the 9700 for $299.99 on a three-year plan. T-Mobile and AT&T will both be selling the Bold for $199.99 on a two-year term. Bell and Telus have also confirmed the 9700; although with no price point, they’re saying November.

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Official: Telus to Offer iPhone 3G and 3GS to Canadians in November

James Falconer — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:52:49 +0000

Busy day today with all this Canadian iPhone news. Just when I thought I was done with it for now, I received a nice little note from one of the folks at Telus (NYSE: TU)! Seems as though they have some ‘official’ word to spread! The statement/press release I received contained a lot of the usual mumbo-jumbo, but below is the important part:

TELUS and Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) have reached an agreement to bring iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS to Canada this November. Additional information about pricing and availability will be shared in the coming weeks. Customers can sign up for more information and updates at telusmobility.com/iphone.

I think that about says it all, right? For more details hit up TelusMobility.com/iPhone. Do it now, it’ll take you to a registration page that will keep you in on the loop regarding the whole Telus iPhone dealy-o. I suspect they’ll send out pricing and plan details as soon as they become available for public consumption.

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