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Bell moves its high speed wireless, west

TORONTO – While Telus was announcing the roll-out of its newer, faster wireless EVDO network in five major Canadian cities, Bell Canada today announced the availability of its new EVDO network in Western Canada, Telus’ back yard. The technology is the third generation (3G) of wireless networks and delivers data at unprecedented download rates of up to 2.4Mbps. Bell Mobility users in Vancouver, British Columbia and both Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta (same cities Telus has its EVDO launched) “will now immediately enjoy the benefits of a 3G network, related products and services,” says the press release.Bell's EV-DO network offers end-users...