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Telus brings 4G to Winnipeg


WINNIPEG – Telus debuted its new 4G mobile network with Dual Cell HSPA+ network access to its customers in Winnipeg on Tuesday, weeks before it plans to roll out Dual Cell HSPA+ technology in the city.The Dual Cell upgrade doubles the manufacturers rated speed of HSPA+ from 21.1 Mbps to 42.2 Mbps. An industry-recognized 4G technology, HSPA+ provides an interim step towards the deployment of Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network technology.  The telco also began stocking new devices such as the iPhone 4, BlackBerry Torch and 4G Mobile Internet keys in its stores across the city."Telus is pleased to bring Winnipeggers more...