Category: Telus

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Bell and TELUS to launch BlackBerry Storm at same time

By James on Nov 17, 2008 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

News have arrived that Bell managers received a email last week stating that they would be launching the BlackBerry Storm 9530 shortly after Verizon does. Verizon is expected to launch their Storm on November 21st. The interesting part about the email is that Bell is saying “Bell & Telus will receive the device for sale at the same time.”

Bell requires all BlackBerry Storm quizzes to be cfompleted by December 5th. Therefore this could mean that the Storm will be available on both Canadian carriers around December 8th or so. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer…

[Via MobileSyrup]

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Canada’s hot BlackBerry deals! $0 Pearls, $25 Pearl Flips..

By James on Nov 14, 2008 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Hot Deals, Pearl 8100 Series, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rogers, Telus, Virgin Mobile.

The Holiday Shopping season is now starting in full swing. The competitive pricing on BlackBerry smartphones is here. Both Bell and TELUS both now have their popular BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for $0 with three year term and Rogers is offering their new BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 for only $24.99 with three year term as well.

Let’s take a quick peak into the deals between the big three and see who is winning.

Bell: Currently offering Pearl 8130 for $0 (in four colors) and Curve 8330 for $99 (two colors) with three year terms.

TELUS: Currently offering the same pricing as Bell. Free Pearl 8130 (choice of 5 colors) and $99 Curve 8330 (choice of 3 colors) with three year terms.

Rogers: Currently offering Pearl Flip for $24.99 (choice of two colors), Curve 8320 (one color) for $99, Bold 9000 for $199, Pearl 8110 or 8120 for $49, Curve 8310 (three colors) for $99 all with three year terms.

Virgin Mobile: Currently only offering the Pearl 8130 in one color for $0 with three year term. Should be offering the Curve 8330 sometime this month as well.

Then of course if you wait just a little bit you should be able to pick up a BlackBerry Storm 9530 from either Bell or TELUS for an unknown price..

After you pick up your new BlackBerry smartphone head on over to The BlackBerry Sync Store and get it setup with hot new accessories and software!

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TELUS steps up BlackBerry Storm ads

By James on Nov 12, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

If you’ve had your eyes on any Canadian TV channels you may have noticed that TELUS has stepped up their BlackBerry Storm advertising. Not only is the Storm plastered all of their stores and ads in malls, but now the Storm is making appearances on TV with coming soon at the end. Check out these two new commericals that Kevin from CrackBerry pointed out…

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Its seems to be getting closer!

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TELUS adds Blue and Red BlackBerry Pearl 8130’s

By James on Nov 06, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Pearl 8100 Series, Telus.

While many are painfully waiting the launch of the BlackBerry Storm on TELUS. They have added two new BlackBerry smartphones to their lineup, however neither are the Storm. TELUS has added two more color Pearl 8130’s – Blue and Red. This means TELUS now offers five colors of the popular Pearl smartphone (Silver, Pink, Black plus Blue and Red).

Pricing is currently set at $499.99 with no contract and $49.99 with a three year contract.

See more at telusmobility.com

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TELUS BlackBerry Storm launch update

By James on Nov 05, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.


(picture coursty of KJB_Ninja from HowardForums)

Previously we reported that TELUS would be launching the BlackBerry Storm on November 17th. However that there may be a possibility of delay. Well more tips have arrived stating that RIM has delayed the launch of the BlackBerry Storm for TELUS until early December. Apparently TELUS will still be the first to launch the Storm in Canada.

The latest rumored release dates include anywhere between December 4 to 8th. Its a small delay but at least we will see it for Christmas. Stay tuned if we get more details…

Big thanks to all the TELUS ninjas who reported this!

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TELUS Storm launching 11/17, plus more Pearl colors

By James on Oct 31, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Exclusives, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

We’ve received a very solid tip that TELUS’ release date for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 is set for November 17th (unless RIM pushes it back). If this is right TELUS would have a five day exclusive over Bell here in Canada. The tipster also is reporting that TELUS will charge users .50 cents per stream of Youtube clips, however if the client has certain data packages with web browsing (not known which ones at this time) then Youtube streaming will be included. Last but not least TELUS will be introducing both Red and Blue BlackBerry Pearl 8130’s early next month.

UPDATE: The tipster has sent in a few more details… Below is a picture of the two new colored Pearl 8130’s. Apparently the Storm is expected for November 17th, however RIM may still be working on software patches. Unfortunately no more details are available as of now. I guess we will have to play the waiting game…

Stay tuned for more details…

Read more details on the BlackBerry Storm >>

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TELUS launches BlackBerry Storm media kit

By James on Oct 29, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, Pearl 8100 Series, RIM, Storm 9500 Series, Telus, Videos.

Here it is folks! The TELUS BlackBerry Storm media kit. Earlier today TELUS updated their promo page at telusmobility.com/storm to add some new media images and a 360 degree video which you can see below. Basically no official release dates or pricing are announced just yet. Simply just some new views of a TELUS branded Storm 9530.

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TELUS launching Storm details site today…

By James on Oct 29, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

TELUS will be launching more details on the BlackBerry Storm today. They also release some media pictures meaning a release could come very soon… Keep an eye on telusmobility.com/storm for the site to change. Apparently TELUS won’t be announcing an exact release date or pricing just yet.. Stay tuned we will keep you updated…

Both CrackBerry and BBCool scored some awesome press shots of the TELUS Storm. I’ve got to admit though TELUS we feel no love for not sending them to us :)

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TELUS BlackBerry users get Streaming Media

By James on Oct 24, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Telus.

It seems TELUS BlackBerry users are jumping for joy today. It appears TELUS has finally unblocked streaming media on BlackBerry smartphones. If you take your BlackBerry and visit m.youtube.com you are now able to watch any Youtube video! This might just yet be another sign the Storm is getting closer…

UPDATE: It seems that TELUS has blocked it now. Although hopefully it will be available for when the Storm releases. Stay tuned for any developments.

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TELUS bringing BlackBerry Storm to Canada

By James on Oct 08, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

More great Storm news today is that TELUS Mobility in Canada will be launching the Storm 9530 World Edition. No solid release date was announced, however most likely it will be available for mid-November. This CDMA Rev. A EVDO smartphone will feature Quadband GSM for World roaming, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, expandable microSD up to 16GB and of course its the first click smartphone to be on the market. Rumor also has it for all your Bell fans that TELUS may not have the exclusive launch on this baby… Stay tuned.

Head on over to TELUS for their coming soon page >>

Press Release (via BGR) after the jump Read More

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