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Canada’s Broadband Status Questions as Internet Slowdown Complaints Speed Up
February 2, 2012 – 12:27 pm
Canada’s Broadband Status Questions as Internet Slowdown Complaints Speed Up

By Lee Rickwood

Canadians enjoy the fastest, most widely available and least expensive Internet in the developed world, according to a new broadband report. But those findings run counter to the experiences of Canadian Internet subscribers.

Unlocking phones: what Canada’s carriers will and won’t do
January 27, 2012 – 5:53 am
Unlocking phones: what Canada’s carriers will and won’t do

By Ted Kritsonis

Phone unlocking is always one of those hot-button issues when it comes to mobile freedom, but most consumers buy their phones subsidized by the carriers through contracts. These phones are locked to their respective carriers, making it difficult to use them as leverage to leave for another provider.

The legalities of unlocking your mobile phone
August 26, 2011 – 8:25 am
The legalities of unlocking your mobile phone

By Ted Kritsonis

Unlocking mobile phones has always been a confusing element to mobile phone ownership, but the demand for the freedom to use a handset anywhere, everywhere and with any provider will likely only grow further. And as it stands, there isn’t much of a legal precedent to stop it in Canada.

Telus cuts data roaming rates by 50%
June 13, 2011 – 9:23 am
Telus cuts data roaming rates by 50%

By Ted Kritsonis

In a somewhat surprising move, Telus is moving forward with plans to halve the rates the carrier charges for data roaming. This means a 50 percent reduction from the average of $25 subscribers had been paying up to this point.

Changing Your Canadian Phone Or Cable Provider Just Got Easier
March 23, 2011 – 10:00 am
Changing Your Canadian Phone Or Cable Provider Just Got Easier

by Lee Rickwood

The process for people who want to change their TV, home phone, mobile or Internet service providers will be a whole lot easier.

Motorola Atrix proves its power, but accessories fail to keep up
March 17, 2011 – 4:22 am
Motorola Atrix proves its power, but accessories fail to keep up

Video featuring Ted Kritsonis

The Motorola Atrix has been packed with some impressive hardware under the hood that helps it perform well in just about any situation, but the accessories that were meant to augment it don’t feel as polished once you start to really use them. While the idea behind them is sound, the execution could use some tweaks the next time around.

Telus will unlock any of its phones for $50 fee
February 8, 2011 – 2:12 am
Telus will unlock any of its phones for $50 fee

By Ted Kritsonis

Telus announced that, starting February 15, it will unlock any phone it offers for a flat fee of $50. The caveat to all this is that you need to be a Telus customer with a monthly plan.

Internet Pricing Becomes Political Issue as Meter Pricing Ticks Closer
January 28, 2011 – 8:18 am
Internet Pricing Becomes Political Issue as Meter Pricing Ticks Closer

A new usage-based billing policy for Internet use in Canada takes effect March 31.

by Lee Rickwood

Samsung Galaxy Tab reviewed
November 26, 2010 – 1:36 pm
Samsung Galaxy Tab reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Samsung Galaxy Tab looks great on paper. A powerful 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 512MB or RAM, a high-resolution 7-inch multi-touch screen, 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities the ability to expand memory from 16GB to 48GB (with a MicroSD slot) plus dual-cameras for video chats. The Galaxy Tab runs Android OS 2.2 Froyo, the latest and most refined version of the Android OS for smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant reviewed
September 27, 2010 – 11:19 am
Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Since its release in North America, the Samsung Galaxy S has sold over 1,000,000 units in the relatively short span of 45 days. There’s a good chance that the Galaxy S family ( and there are many variants across different celfone companies in North America, Asia and Europe) will be in the running as the top-selling Android smartphone as different variants are released.

Bundling Talk and TV as Canada Gets New Mobile Phone Services
September 10, 2010 – 12:16 pm
Bundling Talk and TV as Canada Gets New Mobile Phone Services

By Lee Rickwood

Vidéotron is the latest in a line of new Canadian mobile services, but it’s not the last.

iP3 Forum Brings iPad, iPhone, iTouch Fans to Toronto
May 7, 2010 – 11:33 am
iP3 Forum Brings iPad, iPhone, iTouch Fans to Toronto

As Apple has now announced the date for iPad availability here in Canada – May 28th, the company says – there should be lots of interesting devices as well as people in attendance.