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Jitters have persisted that the Canadian release of the Galaxy S III might face the customary weeks-long delays that those north of the border are used to. If we go by what looks to be an escaped Best Buy Canada flyer graphic, Samsung's Android 4.0 beast should be going up for pre-orders soon -- MobileSyrup hears May 30th -- with launches on at least Bell, Rogers, Telus and a Bell-owned Virgin Mobile around June 20th. We know that Samsung has publicly promised a US release in June, so there's a real chance that we could be seeing a simultaneous North American appearance that brings everyone together in TouchWiz harmony. There's still some big questions left open even if we're seeing an accurate snapshot, such as when Mobilicity, Wind and other LTE-less carriers will get their units as well as whether or not the LTE versions use Snapdragons instead of the Exynos 4 Quad.

[Thanks, Imdad]

Samsung Galaxy S III shows in Best Buy Canada leak due June 20th, maple syrup uncorked to celebrate originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Verizon Wireless brought its LTE service to 28 new markets and expanded its reach in 11 additional areas. We also saw Straight Talk introduce the Samsung Galaxy Proclaim, and it appears that Rogers will soon offer the HTC One S. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of May 14th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of May 14th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you live north of the 49th parallel, you're no doubt frustrated that Samsung teased a summer launch for the Galaxy S III in North America but made no initial mention of its Canadian plans. Don't fret, as virtually every Canadian carrier and its mother has now pledged to carry the giant Android 4.0 smartphone while you're on your summer vacation -- the first carrier commitments in North America that we've seen. Bell, Rogers, Telus, Virgin Mobile and Wind Mobile have all stepped up as national providers, while regional carriers such as SaskTel and Videotron have also signed on. The Galaxy S III is a special milestone for Virgin, as it's the first 4G LTE phone on the Bell-run budget network. We're still waiting for Mobilicity and other cellular services to hop on the Galaxy S III bandwagon, and details like pricing and exact ship dates are still elusive, but odds are that Canucks will have a wide choice of carriers when the 4.8-inch flagship hits stores. Update: Sure enough, Mobilicity is also onboard, which along with Wind Mobile makes it pretty clear that T-Mobile-friendly AWS frequencies are baked in.

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Samsung Galaxy S III gets a Canadian girlfriend as Bell, Rogers, Telus, Wind Mobile line up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 14:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Refresh Roundup: week of March 19th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of January 30th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week may not have been incredibly packed with news in the mobile world, but it was still easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of January 23, 2012:

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Mobile Miscellany: week of January 23, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia Oro passes FCC, cleared for a gaudy stateside landing originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 May 2011 09:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobilicity seems like a carrier on the move -- at least as far as new set launches are concerned -- and today's news sees two more sets added to the stockpile. Say hello to two new QWERTY phones, Canada -- well new to Mobilicity, anyway: the Nokia E73 and the Samsung G-Touch. We've seen both of these sets floating about on T-Mobile's gentle AWS waves for quite some time, but as a refresher, the G-Touch features a slide out QWERTY keypad, 2 megapixel shooter, ActiveSync support for your corporate mail, Bluetooth, WiFi, and will set you back $139. The Nokia E73 also packs a QWERTY keyboard (which we absolutely love by the way), a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi, GPS, and that handy little trackpad for navigation, all for $149. It's also worth remembering that Mobilicity doesn't deal in contracts so these sets are free and clear from day one. If any of this interests you, wander on over to the Mobilicity pages for the rest of the dirt.

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Mobilicity launches two sub-$150 QWERTY phones: Nokia E73 and Samsung G-Touch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Steve]

Mobilicity prepares HTC Emerald (aka MyTouch 4G) for northern ascent originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3canadaemeraldgingerbreadglaciergooglehtchtc emeraldHTC GlacierHtcEmeraldHtcGlacierleakmobilemobilicityMSM8255smartphonesnapdragonTue, 19 Apr 2011 10:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Nexus S immigrates to Canada, Future Shop commemorates event with gingerbread muffins]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/nexus-s-immigrates-to-canada-future-shop-commemorates-event-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/nexus-s-immigrates-to-canada-future-shop-commemorates-event-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/nexus-s-immigrates-to-canada-future-shop-commemorates-event-wit/#comments It's been a good week for Canadians to get a taste of Gingerbread, with today marking the official release of the Nexus S for our friends up north. To mark the event, lucky Toronto residents were greeted with a release party at Future Shop, replete with ginger-themed treats and giveaways. With availability spreading across the country, Samsung's homage to Android purity is now available online through Mobilicity, Telus, Koodo, Wind, and Videotron, effectively tempting the majority of Canada with Google's finest offering. If you'll remember last week's report on Mobilicity's soft launch of this praised handset, we assumed Fido and Rogers were nipping at their heels... and while the Nexus S has yet to hit their online stores, you might find them sitting in your local Best Buy. So, Canada, how does it feel to get this awesome slab of engineering coming at you from all corners? Don't worry, we'll understand if this is an emotional time.

Gallery: Samsung Nexus S now available throughout Canada

Nexus S immigrates to Canada, Future Shop commemorates event with gingerbread muffins originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canada's Mobilicity soft launched the Nexus S today -- as news rolls in from just about every other Canadian carrier of this device's imminent arrival-- for the relatively low price of $499 (roughly $521 USD) off contract. We only had a peek at a run-of-the-mill black device, not the lovely white version that's been popping up, but interestingly, a dummy set we saw seemed a lighter version of the black one shown above -- perhaps the "Black Silver" we've heard rumored? Official launch date for the Samsung wunderkind is slated for April 14th, though, if you want in now, hit up your local bricks and mortar as the sets are shipping.

Mobilicity soft launches Samsung Nexus S, still no contracts originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobilicity has launched its first Samsung phone: the C414Y. This flip, while not feature rich -- and on the low end of the price spectrum -- still coughs up a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a 2.2-inch QVGA internal display, 1.3-inch external LCD, and 3G in the AWS realm together with quad-band GSM. Pricing is $109.99 (roughly $112 US) off contract which is still $40 less than Telus' version of the same set. Mobility's current cell offerings are a bit thin with both the Nexus One and Mobiflip now out of stock, so we're curious if we're going to see a slew of new product launches in the near term. Until then, check out the press release after the break.

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Mobilicity launches Samsung C414Y originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobilicity launched Huawei's E1691 data stick today which replaces its last offering: the Option 452. The AWS-packing HSPA E1691's USB port pivots making it a little less prone to being snapped off while plugged in and it includes the typical micoSD slot for your memory card enjoyment. Pricing is fixed at $79.99 Canadian (about $81 USD) with no contract as Mobilicity doesn't play with those. Slap on a $40 a month unlimited plan -- truly unlimited, no caps either soft or otherwise here -- and you're set for some serious surfing. The rub, of course, is that while the offering is great, Mobilicity doesn't cover all of Canada just yet. But still, if you're living within its coverage area it's a brilliant option.

Edit: To be clear here, Mobilicity has complete national coverage, but the unlimited markets do not cover the entire country.

Continue reading Mobilicity refreshes 3G stick lineup with Huawei E1691, keeps $40 unlimited data

Mobilicity refreshes 3G stick lineup with Huawei E1691, keeps $40 unlimited data originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nexus S comes to Canada courtesy of Mobilicity (and maybe Bell, Telus, and Rogers, too) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobilicity dropped a new set into the wild today: say hello to the BlackBerry 9780. We've seen this device launching all over and it will no doubt bring a smile to the faces of those who've picked Mobilicity over the big three up in Canada. The new Bold is running BlackBerry 6, has a 5 megapixel shooter, a Web-Kit browser (huzzah!), and of course quad band GSM and 3G connectivity in the 2100 / 1900 / 900 MHz realm. Sure the $499 price tag looks steep -- because of the whole no contract thing -- but take heart in the fact you're under no obligation and that this set costs the same at Bell if you skip the contract.

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Mobilicity launches BlackBerry Bold 9780 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9780blackberryblackberry boldblackberry bold 9780BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9780bold 9780Bold9780mobilemobilicitySat, 08 Jan 2011 00:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Mobiflip channels Sidekick LX's vibes for Mobilicity]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/sharp-mobiflip-channels-sidekick-lxs-vibes-for-mobilicity/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/sharp-mobiflip-channels-sidekick-lxs-vibes-for-mobilicity/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/sharp-mobiflip-channels-sidekick-lxs-vibes-for-mobilicity/#comments Thought the launch of the Kin ONEm and TWOm was strange? Here's another oddity with a Microsoft tie-in: Canadian startup Mobilicity has just announced the "Mobiflip," a phone that the carrier's own press release calls out as being "similar to the Sidekick LX." It's unclear whether what's left of Danger will be supporting the device -- the Sidekick line basically pioneered mobile cloud computing, after all -- but what we see of the interface certainly rings true to the Sidekicks of days gone by. It runs CAD $99.99 ($98) contract-free, which is a whole heck of a lot cheaper than its American doppelganger launched for -- $250 on contract, if you recall. Yowza! Follow the break for the press release.

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Sharp Mobiflip channels Sidekick LX's vibes for Mobilicity originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadadangermicrosoftmobiflipmobilicityqwertysharpsidekicksidekick lxSidekickLxWed, 22 Dec 2010 13:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobilicity ponies up attractive $30, $40 plans for the holidays]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/mobilicity-ponies-up-attractive-30-40-plans-for-the-holidays/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/mobilicity-ponies-up-attractive-30-40-plans-for-the-holidays/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/mobilicity-ponies-up-attractive-30-40-plans-for-the-holidays/#comments Canadian upstart carrier Mobilicity is doing what the little guys often do best -- undercutting its bigger rivals -- and it's doing that in an especially dramatic way this holiday season with a pair of pretty enticing new plans. The "exclusive holiday offers" include CAD $30 and $40 price levels ($30 to $40 US, coincidentally) that include unlimited calling and messaging, while the $40 option throws in unlimited US long distance, global text messaging, and unlimited data. That's not quite as spectacular now that the Canadian and American dollars are at parity -- but even so, it's definitely on the very highest rungs of the value spectrum. Interested? The plans are available through December 24th.

Mobilicity ponies up attractive $30, $40 plans for the holidays originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadaholidayholiday offerHolidayOffermobilemobilicityplanplansWed, 08 Dec 2010 02:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobilicity takes Rogers to task over Chatr, alleges it's using a 'flanker brand']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/mobilicity-takes-rogers-to-task-over-chatr-alleges-its-using-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/mobilicity-takes-rogers-to-task-over-chatr-alleges-its-using-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/mobilicity-takes-rogers-to-task-over-chatr-alleges-its-using-a/#commentsAt a glance, it seems like upstart Canadian value carrier Mobilicity has a fairly cut-and-dried case against Rogers here, alleging in a complaint to the government's Competition Bureau that the big guy is in direct violation of Section 78 of the country's Competition Act that prevents established companies from creating so-called "flanker brands" offering lower prices to kill off new players. In other words, it's saying Rogers' new Chatr sub-brand only exists to make life difficult for the likes of Mobilcity, WIND Mobile, and Public Mobile -- and considering the uncanny timing of Chatr's creation, Rogers is probably going to have a tough time explaining that one away. Thing is, various sources inside the regulatory bodies at play are apparently telling The Globe and Mail that the complaint could literally take years to make its way through the system -- a typical bureaucratic nightmare -- so even if Rogers is in the wrong here, it might not have any material effect on Mobilicity's short-term prospects. For that, it'll take good, old-fashioned subscriber conquests and efficient management, we suppose.

Update: Rogers has just reached out and provided a statement from chief marketing officer John Boyton; the gist? The company hasn't heard from any government agency, Competition Bureau or otherwise:
"We have not been notified by any government agencies, including the Competition Bureau, of any complaints filed by Mobilicity. Other new entrants and competitors are welcoming the competition. They, like us, believe it's good for customers. Our motive is simple, to offer customers choice and serve a growing segment that is looking for unlimited talk and text on a network they can trust. We've adhered to regulations and pro-actively reached out to the Competition Bureau. We are committed to chatr and look forward to it being a success."

Mobilicity takes Rogers to task over Chatr, alleges it's using a 'flanker brand' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadachatrcompetitionmobilemobilicityrogersWed, 08 Sep 2010 16:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Rogers' budget-friendly chatr brand launches in Canada]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/rogers-budget-friendly-chatr-brand-launches-in-canada/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/rogers-budget-friendly-chatr-brand-launches-in-canada/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/rogers-budget-friendly-chatr-brand-launches-in-canada/#comments We knew it was coming, and now it's official: Rogers Wireless has today launched its entry-level "chatr" wireless brand for Canadians everywhere -- and by "everywhere," we mean Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa (Montreal is coming soon, as is possibly elsewhere). Two plans are available: $45 monthly for unlimited talk-and-text and $35 for unlimited talk and 50 free texts. As of now, the official website's showing four devices to choose from, available at full price only (no subsidizing). On the low end, relatively speaking, there's the Nokia 1661 candybar for $60, followed by the LG GB125R flip for $75, the Nokia 2680 portrait QWERTY slider for $95, and Samsung's Gravity landscape QWERTY slider sitting at the top of the chain for $130. Rogers -- whose name appears nowhere in Chatr's branding so far -- expects "hundreds" of chatr kiosks to be rolled out at Future Shops, Best Buys, Costcos, and other retail outlets.

The brand will compete with other budget-conscious options from the likes of Wind Mobile and Mobilicity, but this one's got the advantage of Rogers' more established, wider-reaching network. According to The Globe and Mail and CBC News, Wind will be offering a whopping $150 credit for those who switch to its network from Rogers / chatr. Mobilicity's chairman John Bitove has a different strategy altogether, threatening to complain to the Competition Bureau that Rogers' possible goal here is to drive other discount phone brands out of business before dissolving chatr and leaving the market with only a higher-priced segment. And if you were wondering where Telus and Bell Mobility stand, well, both companies are reportedly expected to follow suit with entry-level brands of their own. Data plan-averse Canadians should have quite the selection from which to choose.

Rogers' budget-friendly chatr brand launches in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>calgarycanadachatredmontongravitylglg gb125rLgGb125rmobilicitymontrealnokianokia 1661nokia 2680Nokia1661Nokia2680ottawarogersrogers wirelessRogersWirelesssamsungsamsung gravitySamsungGravitytorontounlimited talkunlimited talk and textUnlimitedTalkUnlimitedTalkAndTextvancouverwindwind mobileWindMobileWed, 28 Jul 2010 17:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobilicity launches service in Toronto: all plans unlimited, no contracts to speak of]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/mobilicity-launches-service-in-toronto-all-plans-unlimited-no/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/mobilicity-launches-service-in-toronto-all-plans-unlimited-no/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/mobilicity-launches-service-in-toronto-all-plans-unlimited-no/#comments My, talk about a breath of fresh air. Canadian wireless subscribers have long since dealt with inhumane three-year contracts on mainstays like Rogers and Bell, signing over their cellular soul on a whim in order to get a marginally subsidized phone and a guaranteed bill for 36 months. We've heard for awhile now that Mobilicity was jonesing to change things up in the Great White North, and change it has. Shortly after receiving an all-important green light from the CRTC, the company has gone live with mobile service in Toronto, with a number of other large Canadian cities to follow in the months ahead. What's most unique about the service, however, is that every single plan it sells is unlimited in nature, and there's nary a contract to be found -- you simply pick the phone you want, the plan you want, and then you pay upfront. It's most akin to the various prepaid options here in the States (Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, etc.), but still -- it's a lovely alternative to have if you're a Canuck. Unlimited calling and texting can be had for just $35 per month, while $65 per month nets you unlimited everything (including global texting, US long distance calling and data usage). The phone selection ain't half bad either, with the only major "gotcha" being that extra roaming fees can apply if you use your mobile outside of metro Toronto (or in the future, away from the carrier's specific coverage cities). Hit up the source link to get the facts straight from the horse's moose's mouth.

[Thanks, Endi]

Mobilicity launches service in Toronto: all plans unlimited, no contracts to speak of originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 May 2010 04:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gbusinesscanadacarriercellphonecellphonescompetitioncrtcindustryinternationalMobilicityoperatorpre-paidtorontowirelessSun, 16 May 2010 04:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobilicity gets the green light from CRTC, looks to launch in Toronto soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/09/mobilicity-gets-the-green-light-from-crtc-looks-to-launch-in-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/09/mobilicity-gets-the-green-light-from-crtc-looks-to-launch-in-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/09/mobilicity-gets-the-green-light-from-crtc-looks-to-launch-in-to/#commentsRight on cue, the artist formerly known as DAVE Wireless has been given approval to begin operations in Canada. Just as we heard earlier in the year, Mobilicity is looking to add some much-needed competition in the mobile operator space up north, and as predicted, the CRTC has given the initial stamp of approval needed for it to move forward with business operations. The company has to make a few minor changes up the ladder in order to appease the Canadian overlords that regulate this stuff, but the outfit's top brass have stated that they have "no issues" whatsoever in complying. If all goes well, the carrier plans to start up service in Toronto before the summer swings in, with Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa to get covered later in the year. Here's hoping those blasted three-year contracts vanish for good, eh?

[Thanks, Adam]

Mobilicity gets the green light from CRTC, looks to launch in Toronto soon originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 May 2010 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadacarriercellphoneCRTCDAVEDAVE holdingsdave wirelessDaveHoldingsDaveWirelessGlobalivemobilemobile carrierMobileCarrierMobilicityoperatorOrascompublic mobilePublicMobileWINDwirelesswireless carrierWirelessCarrierSun, 09 May 2010 03:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Look out, WIND: Mobilicity next fresh carrier to launch in Canada]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/look-out-wind-mobilicity-next-fresh-carrier-to-launch-in-canad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/look-out-wind-mobilicity-next-fresh-carrier-to-launch-in-canad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/look-out-wind-mobilicity-next-fresh-carrier-to-launch-in-canad/#commentsThe carrier formerly known as DAVE Wireless -- one of the big winners in Canada's AWS auction a year and a half ago -- has adopted an official, consumer-friendly name on its way to availability later this year: Mobilicity, which is apparently supposed to evoke "the mobile carrier's focus on simplicity for city-based customers." They've also announced that the first market to go live will be Toronto in Spring followed by Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa later in the year, closely mirroring the strategy being employed by its nearest rival, WIND, which just launched recently in the same spectrum. Both operators face an uphill battle against the well-entrenched big boys -- Rogers, Bell, and Telus -- but it'll be a fun fight to watch, won't it?

Look out, WIND: Mobilicity next fresh carrier to launch in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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