Blog entries tagged Cell Phones

New wireless networks to put Bell and Telus on same footing as Rogers

Administrator — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

MONTREAL - Bell (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T) customers should have a greater choice of mobile phones, possibly Apple's iPhone, and better prices when the wireless companies roll out next-generation networks in early next year, analysts say.

The move will put both Bell and Telus in a better competitive situation against Rogers Wireless (TSX:RCI.B), analysts said Tuesday.

"Levelling the playing field is what this is all about," said analyst Nick Agostino of Research CapitalRead More...

About MagicJack - High-quality, easy to use, plug-and-play VoIP service

Administrator — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:00:00 +0100

The goal is to simplify VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) to the point where almost anyone can use it. Once subscribed, the only setup needed is plugging the adapter into a USB port and any analog phone into the adapter: the device automatically installs and configures itself within a minute and Read More...

How to Unlock Your Nokia Cell Phone

Administrator — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Before trying anything else, contact your service provider and ask for an unlock code. Usually, if you've been a customer of theirs for some time, they will provide you with an unlock code for free. This is, by far, the best way to get your phone unlocked.

Download software to generate the unlocking code. Software is available on some websites for free and some pay websites that also offer support if things go wrong. See external links below. Find the Serial number of the cell phoneRead More...

BCE and Telus in 3G network pact

Administrator — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 +0100

BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. are set to announce an upgrade to a next-generation wireless network next week that will allow the companies to provide the same popular mobile devices, such as the iPhone 3G, that industry leader Rogers Communications Inc. offers, sources have told the Financial Post.

Multiple sources in the telecom industry said Bell Canada and Telus are expected to share the costs of upgrading from their current code division multiple access (CDMA) networks to the globally aRead More...

Bell, Telus to upgrade networks

Administrator — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Chris Sorensen
Business Reporter

Bell Canada Inc. and Telus Corp. plan to jointly invest an estimated $1 billion in new network technology that will end Rogers Communications Inc.'s monopoly on devices such as the iPhone and BlackBerry Bold in Canada.

In a widely anticipated-move, the two phone companies said today that they will "overlay" a third-generation, or 3G, wireless technology that's linked to the GSM (Global System for Mobile) standard onto their existing Read More...