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SaskTel to Offer the HTC One S Roughriders Edition for $99.99 CAD on Contract

Regional carrier SaskTel announced yesterday the upcoming availability of the HTC One S “Roughriders Edition,” but the operator failed to unveil any details regarding the phone’s availability and price. However, the carrier promised additional details would soon be available. True to its promise, S...

18 May 2012
14:31 GMT

White Galaxy Note Now Available at Bell and Rogers in Canada

Today, the white flavor of Samsung’s largest Android smartphone to date, the Galaxy Note, went available for purchase in Canada at two wireless carriers in the country, namely Bell and Rogers. The handset was released with a price tag of $199.99 (around 150 Euros), with the signing of a three-year contract ag...

10 April 2012
11:31 GMT

Rugged Samsung Galaxy Rugby Coming to Rogers on April 11

It looks like Bell won’t be the only Canadian carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy Rugby this month. We’ve got more info that might indicate Rogers plans to launch the smartphone as well. The guys over at MobileSyrup have been tipped on the upcoming release of the Galaxy Rugby at Rogers, along with full d...

4 April 2012
16:01 GMT

Galaxy Nexus Down to $19.99 on 3yr at Best Buy Canada

Bell and Rogers customers can now enjoy a lower price tag for the latest Google phone out there, the Galaxy Nexus, when purchasing the device from Best Buy Canada. Currently, the mobile phone is available via the leading retailer for only $19.99 (around 15 Euros) when signing a 3-year contract agreement. Apparent...

30 March 2012
11:41 GMT

Torch 9800 Tastes BlackBerry OS 6.0.0.706 at Bell and Virgin

While many BlackBerry users around the world are currently taking advantage of the BlackBerry 7.1 OS flavor, the owners of Torch 9800 handsets on the airwaves of Bell and Virgin Mobile in Canada can only download and install the OS 6.0.0.706 on their devices. In all fairness, this is still an upgrade, one that brin...

23 March 2012
16:51 GMT

TELUS Offers 2 Months of Unlimited Data with Tablet Flex Plan (iPad Included)

TELUS is now the third Canadian major carrier that decided to offer free unlimited data to customers who activate the new iPad of other tablets on its network.According to MobileSyrup, TELUS’ offer will be available until April 30 and includes 2 months of unlimited data for customers who are willing to sign up ...

19 March 2012
16:31 GMT

BlackBerry OS 7.1 for TELUS Bold 9900 Now Available for Download

Shortly after Bell, Virgin Mobile and SaskTel deployed the BlackBerry OS 7.1 update for Curve 9360, another BlackBerry 7 smartphone is now getting the update.Although TELUS has yet to officially announce the availability of the upgrade, the folks over at MobileSyrup claim that lots of TELUS customers are reporting th...

10 March 2012
13:01 GMT

Bell Launching Samsung Galaxy Rugby and Sonim S5520 Bolt

Canadian carrier Bell plans to launch two new handsets next month. It appears that AT&T’s affordable Samsung Rugby Smart will be making its debut in Canada as well, via Bell. According to the folks over at MobileSyrup, the smartphone will be released as Samsung Galaxy Rugby on April 11. In addition, Bell is ex...

7 March 2012
15:01 GMT

BlackBerry OS 7.1 for SaskTel Curve 9360 Now Available for Download

Virgin Mobile and Bell are among the first carriers to offer the BlackBerry OS 7.1 update for the budget-friendly Curve 9360 smartphone.Today, regional carrier SaskTel is offering the same software update for its customers who own RIM’s BlackBerry Curve 9360.According to the folks over at MobileSyrup, new softw...

6 March 2012
15:31 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Note Arriving at Bell, TELUS and Rogers Stores, Launch Is Imminent

Although Samsung already introduced the Galaxy Note in North America, Android enthusiasts living in Canada have been left out for the moment. However, this is about to change as major carriers TELUS, Bell and Rogers confirmed they would offer the Galaxy Note starting February 14. Moreover, Rogers allowed customers ...

13 February 2012
04:14 GMT

Android 4.0.2 Arrives on Bell’s Galaxy Nexus

Another Galaxy Nexus model has just started to get a taste of the latest Android 4.0 flavors out there, on the airwaves of Bell in Canada. Owners of a Galaxy Nexus smartphone at the wireless carrier can now get a taste of this software update and of the benefits it brings along, reports emerged. The update is being d...

11 February 2012
09:11 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S II HD Headed to Canada

Samsung already launched its Galaxy S II HD in South Korean and the United States. The good news is that the Korean handset manufacturer plans to launch the smartphone in Canada as well. Although the company has yet to confirm the exact release date of the device, the guys over at MobileSyrup have learned from sourc...

9 February 2012
15:01 GMT

Canada Has iTV Prototypes in Labs, Paper Claims

A Canadian newspaper is making waves with a story on Apple’s unconfirmed iTV refresh this year, claiming that telcos are already testing the product in their labs. Citing unnamed sources, The Globe and Mail says Apple has tapped wireless operators Rogers and Bell to pursue partnerships for delivering content t...

7 February 2012
14:11 GMT

Bell Galaxy Note Going on Sale for $729.95 Outright on February 14

We already know that Samsung Galaxy Note will be coming to Canada in mid-February, but details on the smartphone's pricing options are not entirely available.For the time being, Best Buy Canada offers the best deal on the Galaxy Note, as the smartphone will be available for only $199.99 (150 EUR) on a three-year...

4 February 2012
16:01 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Note Spotted in TELUS Upgrade System, Priced at $1,000 (770 EUR)

Although TELUS already confirmed that it would carry the Samsung Galaxy Note phablet, the operator has yet to unveil the exact release date of the device, as well as the pricing options.   However, the smartphone is said to make its debut at other carriers as well, including Rogers and Bell. Until these carriers...

25 January 2012
15:01 GMT

Bell, TELUS iPhone 4S 32GB Only $200 at Best Buy

It appears that Best Buy is reading a 10-day sale which includes great deals on popular handsets, such as the iPhone 4S and BlackBerry Bold 9900.   According to the guys over at MobileSyrup, the retailer plans to discount several carrier-bounded smartphones during a 10-day sale.   Starting January 20 custom...

19 January 2012
16:01 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Now Available in Canada

Today, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first smartphone in the world to arrive on shelves with Google’s new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform, went officially available on the Canadian market via wireless carriers Bell and Virgin. The smartphone is now up for sale via Bell’s website with a price tag of...

8 December 2011
08:12 GMT

Samsung Omnia W Passes FCC with 3G Support, Possibly En Route to Canada

It looks like Samsung Omnia W is heading to Canadian shores after it went official in the United States earlier this month as Samsung Focus Flash. The smartphone has just been spotted at FCC (Federal Communication Commission) by the folks over at Engadget. However, this time it appears that the phone has been gifted ...

17 November 2011
17:31 GMT

Galaxy Nexus Coming Soon at Bell Canada

Virgin Mobile is not the only wireless carrier in the country to announce plans for making the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus available for purchase on its network. Bell also made this move, putting the mobile phone on its website, though without announcing any specific release date or price tag for it. Galaxy Nexus wa...

14 November 2011
17:21 GMT

Motorola PRO + 4G Now Available at Bell

Canadian mobile phone carrier Bell has made available for purchase on its airwaves a new Android handset coming from Motorola, namely the Motorola PRO + 4G. The new mobile phone was put up for sale for $0 with the signing of a three-year contract agreement with the wireless carrier. Users who would like to purchase ...

10 November 2011
17:01 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Coming Soon to Bell, Or Not

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE is available for pre-order in Canada for several weeks now, but Rogers is the only carrier that is offering the smartphone via its Reservation System.Although the phone has been tagged with Rogers exclusivity label, it appears that a new Galaxy S II LTE has just been spotted at Best Buy.Accord...

4 November 2011
17:01 GMT

Bell's LG Optimus LTE to Land in Late November

Canadian mobile phone carrier Bell is expected to add to its offering a new LTE-capable Android-based smartphone in the near future, none other than the LG Optimus LTE smartphone, and it seems that this will happen no later than November. The handset was rumored not too long ago to be on its way to this wireless o...

3 November 2011
10:02 GMT

HTC Raider 4G LTE Now Available at Bell Canada

HTC Raider, one of the latest Android-based mobile phones that HTC brought to the market with support for 4G LTE networks around the world, is now available for purchase in Canada via wireless carrier Bell as the HTC Raider 4G LTE. The mobile phone was just put up for sale on the wireless carrier's website wi...

2 November 2011
08:01 GMT

LG Optimus Chic Debuts at Virgin Mobile

As expected, Canadian carrier has just added the LG Optimus Chic to its lineup of budget-friendly Android smartphones.Customer who want to purchase the Optimus Chic from Virgin Mobile must pay $149.99 (110 EUR) outright. The smartphone is also available for free with a new three-year agreement or prepaid with SuperTa...

1 November 2011
15:01 GMT

HTC Raider Already Listed at Bell and Rogers in Canada

Canadian mobile phone users will soon be able to purchase a new Android-based smartphone in the country, namely the HTC Raider, which was just made official for two wireless carriers in Canada, namely Bell and Rogers. The smartphone can already be seen listed on these wireless carriers' websites, here and here,...

27 October 2011
17:31 GMT

Motorola PRO+ 4G Exclusively at Bell Starting November 7

Motorola and Bell have has just announced the upcoming availability of the Motorola PRO+ 4G smartphone starting November 7.Although the price options have yet to be officially confirmed, the folks over at MobileSyrup claim that the PRO+ 4G will go for $350 (250) off-contract.Touted as the ultimate business smartphone...

25 October 2011
15:01 GMT

Rogers and Fido Customers Can Reserve the iPhone 4S Starting October 7

Most of Canadian carriers have already confirmed they will offer the newly announced iPhone 4S at some point this year, but Rogers and Fido are among the first to allow their customers to reserve the smartphone beginning October 7.Aside the two operators aforementioned, Bell, TELUS, Virgin, Fido and Koodo Mobile have...

6 October 2011
14:01 GMT

Bell Releases 4G LTE Novatel Wireless U679 Turbo Stick

Canadian mobile phone carrier Bell has just added to its offering a new device capable of keeping users connected to its 4G network, namely the 4G LTE Novatel Wireless U679 Turbo Stick. The new device is also known as the Ovation MC 679 USB modem, and can deliver a fast connectivity experience on the wireless car...

26 September 2011
18:01 GMT

White Galaxy S II at Bell Canada This Year

Before the end of this year, Canadian mobile phone carrier Bell is expected to be offering its customers the possibility to purchase a new flavor of Samsung's high-end Galaxy S II smartphone, one that is dressed entirely in white. The carrier did not make an official announcement on this, yet photos with wha...

23 September 2011
16:31 GMT

Bell's LTE Network Almost Here, LTE Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9 in Tow

Rogers has already announced plans to deploy an LTE network in Canada, and it seems that it won't be the only wireless carrier to make the move, as Bell is gearing up for the move as well. Some of the latest reports on the matter even suggest that the operator is almost ready to fire the new LTE network up,...

2 September 2011
12:31 GMT

BlackBerry Torch 9860 Now Available at Bell with 4G Capabilities

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 4G is the latest smartphone running under the new BlackBerry 7 OS from Research In Motion to have made an appearance on shelves at Canadian wireless carrier Bell. The mobile phone, a touch-enabled device, is available now from the wireless carrier on various contract options, with price tag...

27 August 2011
12:21 GMT

SaskTel HTC Incredible S Gets Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Update

SaskTel's HTC Incredible S smartphone is about to receive its long-awaited Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread software upgrade. Although the phone was launched back in April, it appears that the regional carrier was not among HTC's preferred carriers for distributing the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for the Incredib...

26 August 2011
15:01 GMT

Bell Motorola ATRIX Tastes Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Update

The long-awaited Gingerbread upgrade for Motorola ATRIX is finally available for download for Bell customers.According to the latest reports, Bell has already started to roll out the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update to all Motorola ATRIX devices.However, it appears that the update is being rolled out in stages, so th...

26 August 2011
13:31 GMT

TELUS BlackBerry Torch 9860 Delayed for August 30, Curve 9360 Coming on August 26

Rumored to be launched on August 29, it appears that TELUS BlackBerry Torch 9860 has been postponed for August 30 due to some shipping delays.According to the guys over at MobileSyrup, an internal document states that the Torch 9860 will be available at TELUS as of August 30, while the recently announced Curve 9360 w...

25 August 2011
18:57 GMT

Bell BlackBerry Torch 9860 Available on August 31

BlackBerry fans who were expecting for Bell's BlackBerry Torch 9860 will probably be disappointed to find that the carrier decided to delay the launch of the smartphone for August 31.Although the full-touch device should have been available starting today, for unknown reasons Bell re-scheduled the phone's l...

22 August 2011
15:31 GMT

iPhone 4 Now $99 at Bell and Virgin Mobile

After TELUS dropped the iPhone 4's price to $99 no later than yesterday, Bell and Virgin Mobile made the same move today and announced that the iPhone 4 16GB is now available for purchase for only $99 with new three-year plans and on SuperTab, respectively.However, the 32GB variant retained the high price and is...

19 August 2011
13:31 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 9360 Headed to Virgin Mobile

Already confirmed by Bell, it appears that BlackBerry Curve 9360 will also be introduced by Virgin Mobile some time next week.Although no official launch date has been disclosed yet, we can assume that the smartphone will be tagged with the same suggested retail price as the Bell variant, $349.95 off-contract.However...

19 August 2011
12:31 GMT

Bell's Galaxy S II and HTC Sensation 4G Now Cheaper at Best Buy Canada

Two of the latest high-end Android-based mobile phones launched on the market in Canada via Bell are now cheaper when purchased from Best Buy with the signing of a contract agreement, namely the Samsung Galaxy S II and the HTC Sensation 4G.The flagship model from the South Korean mobile phone maker is available for ...

19 August 2011
12:11 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 9360 at Bell on August 29th, at T-Mobile on September 14th

After launching the new Bold 9900, T-Mobile USA is expected to add a new BlackBerry smartphone to its offering in mid-September, namely the BlackBerry Curve 9360, a series of recently leaked documents have unveiled. Rumor has it that the new smartphone from Research In Motion would be slated for a September 14th rel...

17 August 2011
09:31 GMT

Bell and Virgin Mobile Roll Out Android 2.3 for Samsung Vibrant

After an excruciating wait of nearly one month, Bell and Virgin Mobile have finally announce the availability of the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant.Although the Korean handset manufacturer confirmed last week that it will deploy the Gingerbread update for several branded Galaxy S devi...

12 August 2011
05:51 GMT

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 Coming to Bell on August 16, Torch 9860 Confirmed for August 22 (UPDATED)

It looks like Bell will not be the first Canadian carrier to release the latest BlackBerry 7 smartphones, Bold 9900, Torch 9810 and 9860.According to an internal document, Bell plans to release the first two smartphones, Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 on August 16, while the Torch 9860 will be available six days later, on ...

10 August 2011
12:31 GMT

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 Now Available in Canada via Best Buy

Although Bell has already confirmed that it will release both BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 smartphones on August 16, it looks like their stocks have been 'hijacked' by Best Buy.The Canadian retailer Best Buy is now selling Bell's BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 for $169.99 with a new three-y...

10 August 2011
05:54 GMT

Motorola XT860 4G Now Available at Bell for $549.95 Outright

Bell has just announced that Motorola XT860 4G is now available for purchase for as low as $99.95 on a 3-year term when activating a minimum voice and data plan combination or Smartphone plan of $50 per month or greater.This is Bell's fourth high-end Android smartphone, as the carrier is currently offering some ...

9 August 2011
12:31 GMT

HTC Sensation Coming Soon to WIND (UPDATED)

Although the HTC Sensation has already been announced by Bell, it looks like WIND, another Canadian carrier, will offer the smartphone as well.According to a poster ad published by the guys over at MobileSyrup, the HTC Sensation will arrive at WIND Mobile along with the recently released LG Optimus 2X. The upcoming r...

8 August 2011
13:01 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Gio Arrives at Bell and Virgin Mobile, Priced at $150 Outright

As expected, Bell and Virgin Mobile have just debuted the Samsung Galaxy Gio Android-powered smartphone.It appears that the handset will be available for free with a new three-year agreement, or for $149.99 without contract.The phone's low price comes as a nice surprise as most Android fans were expecting the Ga...

8 August 2011
12:01 GMT

Bell HTC Desire Z Receiving Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Update Now

Canadian carrier Bell promised the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread upgrade for HTC Desire Z devices since early July, but the update has been deployed only recently.Owners of Bell HTC Desire Z smartphones have reported the upgrade is now live and available for download.Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for HTC Desire Z smartphone ...

8 August 2011
07:48 GMT

16GB Wi-Fi HTC Flyer ‘Confirmed’ at Bell for $500

As we reported earlier, HTC's first Android tablet, the Flyer is about to make its debut in Canada via Bell. Although the carrier has yet to confirm the tablet's release date and pricing options in the next few days, we have new information regarding the tablet's launch.It appears that the tablet made ...

5 August 2011
13:01 GMT

Motorola XT860 4G Arrives at Bell on August 9th

Officially announced by Canadian carrier Bell two weeks ago, it looks like the Motorola XT860 will make its debut on August 9th. Although the carrier stated that the 'superphone' will hit shelves sometime “this Summer,” it appears the exact release date of the handset has been leaked courtesy...

1 August 2011
12:31 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Gio Heading to Virgin Mobile Too

It looks like Samsung's Galaxy Gio smartphone will be launched by Virgin Mobile as well, after major carrier Bell confirmed that it would release the device on August 4. As we reported earlier, Samsung Galaxy Gio is Bell exclusive, but it looks like Virgin Mobile will also retail the smartphone. Although t...

27 July 2011
05:54 GMT

Bell to Release Samsung Galaxy Gio on August 4

Although rumors about the release of the Galaxy Gio at Bell leaked quite a while ago, only recently has it become clear that the Canadian carrier plans to launch the smartphone on August 4th. The news has been confirmed by a leaked internal document that has been published by the guys over at MobileSyrup. Accor...

25 July 2011
09:18 GMT


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