The latest hit to the US in the informal battle for superiority between the US and our neighbors to the North comes in the form of the Canadian AWS spectrum auction. Yes, there’s an informal battle, it’s true because I just said so. It seems the Canadian AWS spectrum auction has so far garnered bids…
Rogers announces iPhone 3G for July 11 – Canada jumps on iPhone train
With Steve Jobs looking for a simultaneous global release of the iPhone 3G in 22 countries, it makes sense that carriers everywhere are starting to make it known that the iPhone 3G will be coming to their corner of the world. Rogers Wireless has announced that they too will be offering the iPhone 3G on…
BlackBerry Pearl 8120 now available on Rogers Wireless
Here’s one more “we told ya’ it’s coming” news. The WiFi-enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is now available on Rogers Wireless. You probably already know everything about the Pearl, so I won’t waste your time there. However, you may not know it’s compatible with Rogers’ UMA VoIP network, meaning you’ll be able to use it for…
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic lands on Rogers Wireless
It was a week or so ago, when we first saw the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic crossing the ocean only to land on T-Mobile USA’s portfolio. Now, Rogers is following the suit and is bringing the music-enabled device to Canada. You already know the specs, don’t you? Let me just recap shortly – expect such things…
LG Vu TU915 lands on Rogers
We knew this is coming and Rogers hasn’t disappointed us. Ladies and gents, LG Vu is now available in Canada. By now, you already know what to expect — 2 megapixel camera with auto-focus, fast Internet (HSDPA), 3-inch WQVGA screen, microSD slot. Pre-installed apps — aside from classics like calendar, calculator, etc. — include media…
Rogers launches the HTC Shift UMPC in Canada
With a 7-inch “slide-n-tilt” touchscreen, 40GB hard drive, WiFi, quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM, tri-band (850/1900/2100Mhz) 3G/HSPA, Bluetooth 2.0 and full QWERTY keyboard – packed into a package weighing in at just 1.8 pounds – the HTC Shift is a UMPC that redefines what it means to be mobile. The HTC Shift runs Windows Vista Business edition…
Canadians to get cheap unlimited data rates for Apple iPhone on Rogers?
By now it’s clear that Canadians will officially welcome the iPhone through the country’s Rogers wireless network. The Apple iPhone is expected to hit Rogers in the near-term, but it remains to be seen just how much the iPhone will cost in Canada. Still, there’s good news for our iPhone-longing friends to the North. Electronista…
WiFi-enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to hit Rogers soon?
Nothing official folks, but Sandra from MobileInCanada has spotted the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on the Rogers Wireless’ website. The Canadian GSM carrier is still quiet about it, but considering that the all new BlackBerry Bold 9000 is just months away, I believe we’ll see them introducing this baby sooner rather than later. For the record,…
Rogers Wireless to carry the BlackBerry Bold 9000 in Canada
Rogers Wireless will be the first carrier to offer the newly announced BlackBerry Bold 9000 in Canada. We all expected this to happen, and because RIM is a Canadian company, maybe even before AT&T got the exclusive launch rights for the U.S. Still, U.S. is a bigger market for the BlackBerry-maker and announcing a U.S.…
Nokia N95 8GB hits Rogers Wireless in Canada
All hail the mighty Nokia N95 8GB! With it’s high quality German optics and that huge 8GB of onboard storage, the Nokia N95 8GB is a big winner for Nokia’s high-end lineup. Well, it’s at least a huge success in Europe. North American, not so much. Well, it looks like Nokia isn’t satisfied with taking…