If you’ve been sticking solely with a voice plan on Rogers because you won’t swallow their ungodly data fees, you’re in luck – starting today, Rogers is letting you pick up a new phone for the low on-contract rate if you’ve been on your existing plan for one year. On the downside, smartphone/data users are…
New Nokia E71 on Rogers Preloaded with Accessibility Software for the Blind
Rogers has just announced a new version of the E71 that is loaded with software specifically for helping out people with vision loss. The talks software by Nuace translates the whole operating system into speech, so even those who can’t make out what’s on the screen can get around. Voice calling, document editing, book reading,…
Best Buy Shows Off Unreleased Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 at $99.99
If you’ve been reading my posts over the past few days, you’re no doubt aware of my frustration when it comes to the Rogers BlackBerry 8520 release in Canada. Details have been sparse at best, and news of the 8520’s launch in other parts of the world have been rolling on in quite consistently. However,…
Rogers Wi-Fi Rocket Hub Shares 7.2 Mbps Wireless Connectivity
While y’all down south are playing with Novatel MiFi hotspots for sharing cellular data connections with multiple devices, up here in Canada, Rogers has just launche HSPA+ – capable Rocket Hub, made by Ericsson. Although it looks like it’s more for home use, this is apparently highly portable and a great option for mobile offices.…
Leaked Images Show Off Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520
We’ve had a lot of sneak peeks at the Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 over the past little while. First we heard about some inventory shots, then some leaked device images, THEN mention of internal employee training… Now, some new pics have leaked out, pointing us towards an imminent device launch on Rogers. As you can…
Rogers HSPA+ Rocket Stick Now Available in Canada
If you’re a Canadian mobile professional looking to get the most out of your day, without being restricted to the limitations of your mobile device… Rogers has launched their new HSPA+ Rocket Stick, bringing speeds of up to 21Mbps to your laptop computer. Pop in the rocket stick, and get down to work, no matter…
Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 Launch Imminent
If past history means anything (and it always does), the launch of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is coming real soon on Rogers. First we were privy to some leaked inventory shots, then came some leaked device images… and now, we’ve learned that employees are to begin training on the device… The last and most sure…
Fido Launches the LG GB250
Fido has officially launched the LG GB250. This flip phone is basic at best, and features a 1.3MP camera with video, MP3 player, microSD expansion to 4GB, Bluetooth, speakerphone, and FM radio. Not bad for a little flip device, though. If you’d like to pick one up you’re going to need $35 (on a monthly…
AT&T nüvifone G60, Touch Diamond2, and Touch Pro2 get Pricetags
Along with release dates for other handsets in their Windows Mobile lineup, price points for the nüvifone G60, HTC Touch Pro2 (to be branded as the Tilt 2), and the Touch Diamond2 (branded Pure). The Tilt 2 will run you $299.99, $499.99 off contract; the Pure $149.99, $349.99 off contract; finally, the Garmin-asus nüvifone G60,…
Rogers Eliminating System Access Fee, Replacing with Government Regulatory Recovery Fee
Starting October 5, Rogers will be eliminating the long-hated “System Access Fee” for new subscribers, which totals around $6.95 every month. The SAF will be replaced with what they’re calling the “Government Regulatory Recovery Fee”, which will range between $2.52 and $3.49 per line per mont, depending on provincial 911 fees. If that wasn’t good…