Category: Canada
Fido to release BlackBerry Curve 8520 in Q1, 2010
Fido users rejoice! MobileSyrup is reporting that Fido will finally be bringing a new BlackBerry smartphone to the market, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is set to replace the aging Pearl 8100 that Fido has been offering now for way too long. A tipster over at HowardForums says that Fido inventory systems have been loaded up [...]
Bell releases OS 5.0.0.411 for BlackBerry Bold 9000
Looks like things just got “better” as Bell decided to be on the ball, and release the first official OS 5.0 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000. Starting today any Bold 9000 users (on Bell or not) can download OS 5.0.0.411 from Bell. Just remember if you don’t have a Bell version of the Bold 9000 [...]
BlackBerry Curve 8530 comes to Bell for $50 w/ 3 Year Term
Something I forgot to post over the long holiday weekend, it seems that Bell decided to launch the new BlackBerry Curve 8530 on Boxing Day. The new Curve 8530 joins Bell’s slowly aging CDMA lineup, and replacing the Curve 8330. Bell currently offers the 8530 in both black or the exclusive royal purple color for [...]
Wind Mobile launches in Canada! Brings Bold 9700, and first Prepaid BlackBerry Options
Today was a pretty huge day for the Canadian mobile phone industry. The first real competition, Wind Mobile has launched in Toronto and Calgary. Today Wind introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone for both post-paid and prepaid customers. The Bold can be purchased contract free for $450 CAD, for either post-paid or prepaid service. Wind [...]
Bell to launch BlackBerry Curve 8530 on December 26th
It’s a weird time to launch a new device in my opinion, but looks like Bell will be launching the BlackBerry Curve 8530 in two colors on December 26th. Bell will offer the Curve 8530 in both black, and an exclusive color called “Royal Purple”. No word on pricing yet, but we can’t see it [...]
TELUS drops price of BlackBerry Tour 9630, Storm 9530 and Bold 9700
Just after Bell dropped the price of their BlackBerry Bold 9700 to $199, it seems TELUS decided to take a similar path by clearing out some older models, such as the Storm 9530, and lowering the three year contract price on popular models such as Bold 9700 and Tour 9630. New customers (or eligible existing [...]
Bell drops BlackBerry Bold 9700 to $199 with three year contract
It seems like it was yesterday that Bell launched the BlackBerry Bold 9700 at $249, and now just over a month later they’ve dropped the price. Bell currently has the Bold 9700 listed at $199.95 with three year contract, which is the lowest in Canada at the moment. For more details head over to bell.ca [...]
Wind Mobile ready to Rock in Canada! Launching BlackBerry Bold 9700?
Yesterday was a huge day for the Canadian wireless market! If you didn’t hear Wind Mobile (Globalive) obtained permission today to launched their new wireless network in Canada. Wind Mobile will be Canada’s first true competition into the wireless market, by providing Unlimited Calling plans, no stupid fees, and no contracts. Wind Mobile will introduce [...]
BlackBerry Storm2 9550 comes to TELUS – $199 with three year term
TELUS has become the first carrier in Canada to release the BlackBerry Storm2. TELUS decided to release the 9550, the CDMA version, which is not compatible with their new HSPA+ network. The Storm2 will run you about $199 with contract, or $599 without contract. Included in box with the 9550 is a 16GB memory card! [...]
Fido brings Red BlackBerry Pearl 8100 for Holiday Season 2009
Honestly we thought the Pearl 8100 was end of life a while ago, but apparently not. Fido has just released a red colored BlackBerry Pearl 8100 (yes, not the 8120) for the Holiday season. If you still dare pick up this classic it will cost you $0 with three year term, or $400 without term. [...]
TELUS branded BlackBerry Storm2 in the wild!
Well maybe its not really in the wild, but its in Canada! A couple new photos of the “unreleased” highly secret BlackBerry Storm 9550 for TELUS have leaked. The photos show the CDMA model 9550, sporting EVDO and Wi-Fi, not HSPA like some were hoping. Still no word on when this device is launching, but [...]
Bell launches HSPA Network – BlackBerry Bold 9000 & 9700 Now Available
Bell has officially rolled out their new HSPA network across Canada, and with that launch came two new BlackBerry smartphones. Bell has launched the classic BlackBerry Bold 9000, as well the new Bold 9700. Both should be available in stores starting today. Pricing starts $249 with three year term for the Bold 9000, and $229 [...]
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