TORONTO – Digital imaging retailer Black’s has begun selling Telus’ wireless products and services after being purchased by the telco back in Sepetmber.
The national retail chain will carry a selection of Telus’ 3G and 3G+ wireless phones, including products from device manufacturers such as Research in Motion, HTC, Nokia, LG, Samsung and Motorola.
"The future of wireless begins today with the launch of the largest and fastest network in Canada," said Joe Natale, president of consumer solutions, in the announcement. "Our customer’s needs are evolving. More and more wireless devices come complete with high quality photo and video capabilities, and…
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TORONTO and VANCOUVER – Calling it “a bad day for Canadians and wireless competition in Canada”, Globalive may be down, but it doesn’t sound like they’re entirely out of the wireless industry in Canada.
After learning that the CRTC found it to be non-compliant with Canadian ownership and control requirements, the company said in a statement that “Wind Mobile will be delayed in becoming Canada’s newest competitive wireless operator in over a decade.”
It also expressed surprise that the Commission’s decision would be “at odds” with Industry Canada.
“Having already received approval from Industry Canada, we are extremely disappointed that the…
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REGINA, VANCOUVER and MONTREAL – SaskTel has signed wireless network sharing agreements with Telus and Bell, designed to expand their customers’ network coverage, improve roaming, and provide access to a wider range of wireless devices.
SaskTel initially announced its next generation network plans as part of its overall 2009 network investment program, which will ensure that all Saskatchewan residents have access to high speed Internet coverage, and that 98% have access to wireless service. SaskTel’s UMTS/HSPA network is scheduled to launch mid-2010 with a targeted completion date of 2011.
"SaskTel has continually evolved its wireless network in Saskatchewan to provide its customers…
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VANCOUVER – In a move that most likely will spark a price war between incumbents, Telus has announced that its new rate plans will drop the system access and carrier 911 fees.
Its new ‘Clear Choice’ plans will apply across both new business and consumer wireless rate plans when Telus debuts its new network on November 5.
“Clear and simple is at the heart of Telus’ brand promise, the future is friendly," said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in the announcement. "Nobody likes surprises. We are listening to Canadians, who have told us wireless pricing can be confusing. With Telus’ Clear Choice plans, the…
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VANCOUVER – Telus will begin selling the Apple iPhone 3GS on the same day that it launches its new 3G+ network: on November 5, 2009.
The new next generation wireless network, stretching more than 1.1 million square km, will allow for wireless data download speeds of up to 21 megabits per second, access to new mobile devices, and international roaming service to more than 200 countries.
The iPhone 3GS, which boasts improved speed and performance, a longer battery life, a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, video recording and hands free voice control, will be available for $199.99 for the 16GB model on…
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MISSISSAUGA and VANCOUVER – Bell and Telus have confirmed that they have struck an agreement with Apple to sell the popular iPhone in Canada.
The iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS will be available as early as next month on the companies’ shared new 3G network, which Bell said on Monday will launch in November.
Information on pricing and availability was not made available at this time.
www.bell.ca/networkwww.telusmobility.com/iphone
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TORONTO – Telus is co-starring with Cineplex Entertainment on discounted movie nights at theatres across the country.
‘Telus Tuesdays’ will feature half price movie tickets plus discounts on popcorn and soft drinks.
The telco has also launched a contest for its customers which will run from September 18 to November 12, 2009. Telus movie goers can enter the contest once per day via text message or an online form to be eligible to win a grand prize valued at $1,500.
www.telus.com/tuesdayswww.cineplex.com
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VANCOUVER – Telus has bought imaging and digital retailer Black’s in order to help push its products and services across Canada.
The 79-year old retailer will add Telus’ wireless devices to its 113 locations, bumping up the number of Telus-owned retail outlets to over 1,000. Black’s has a particular strength in the Ontario marketplace with 81 stores.
"Black’s premium locations provide an established network across Canada for the distribution of Telus’ wireless products, which nicely complements our extensive network of dealers and stores,” said Joe Natale, president of consumer solutions, in a statement. “In anticipation of our clients’ evolving needs and…
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OTTAWA – According to Telus, wireless newcomer Globalive should be declared ineligible to operate as a telecommunications common carrier in Canada, as it is controlled by persons who are not Canadians.
The BC-based telecom giant made that assertion again this week as it filed comments for the CRTC’s upcoming review into Globalive’s ownership structure.
Globalive is co-owned by Orascom, a global wireless player based in Egypt with over 79 million wireless subscribers. Orascom holds a 65% indirect equity ownership, but less than 50% of voting control in Globealive Holdings, the parent company of Globalive Wireless.
But Telus alleges that Orascom’s ownership…
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VICTORIA – Telus will donate $100 for every new Telus TV customer on Vancouver Island to a home away from home for children requiring medical treatment and their families in Victoria.
The initiative, which will run through June of 2010, is in addition to a $100,000 donation from the 2010 Telus World Skins Game to The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children for the planning and development of Jeneece Place.
Telus partners with local charitable organizations every year around the popular golf tournament, which next year will be held at Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria from June 21 – 22. Funds are generated…
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