Tag: HSPA+
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Michael Geist on RIM’s Woes and The Canadian Telecom Policy
This is an excellent piece from one of Canada’s premier columnist on technology law issues and law professor at the University of Ottawa. this particular article takes up the argument that the Canadian Government should step in to assist RIM in order to avoid another “Nortel” disaster. We have already spoken up about this aid…
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Bell Canada Gives The Great White Shaft to Data Users
Bell Canada to charge $10 tariff for HSPA+ access? « Boy Genius Report: “BGR has just obtained a memo that indicates Bell customers will have to fork over a $10 per month premium for access to the company’s HSPA+ wireless network.” This story really pissed me off this morning, especially after reading last week’s report…
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Three Weeks With An Android – Part DEUX
One of the perks of being the resident geek, is every once in a while a new smart phones lands on your desk and your asked to review it and give it your honest opinion. Just before Christmas , my bosses gave the gift of an Android. In fact Samsung had launched their HSPA capable…
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BlackBerry Release OS 5.0 for the Storm on Bell
Just as I was putting my finishing touches on my already overdue Samsung Galaxy review, a little bird told me that Bell and BlackBerry had quietly released the long-awaited OS 5.0 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. Now other devices also got the 5.0 nod, but since I use a Storm daily for work, this is…
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Three Weeks With an Android: Part ONE
Just before Christmas, I was given the chance to test out the brand new Samsung Galaxy on Bell’s brand spanking new HSPA+ network. This was a really cool demo opportunity too. Basically it went like this: No Strings Attached, I get a Galaxy for my personal use, unlimited local minutes, unlimited SMS and most important…