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Wind blows past 100K mark

TORONTO – Wind Mobile said this morning that it now has over 100,000 Canadian subscribers.The company launched in December 2009 after various regulatory battles and delays – and surpassed 100,000 in early July.The company has launched its services in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Vancouver with over 200 retail locations nationally.“We’re seeing strong customer growth,” said CEO Ken Campbell, in the release. “Results show that Canadians are welcoming competitive choice and the great value Wind is bringing to the marketplace. We will continue to encourage this growth by extending our offer of $150 credit to customers who bring their phone...