Telus, Rogers and Bell slash iPhone 5 pricing

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If you’re looking for an iPhone 5, now might be a great time to consider one. As rumours of the iPhone 5S and even an iPhone mini continue to circulate, Canada’s three major telcos are offering lowering pricing on the iPhone 5 models with a term plan only, with prices on the 16GB models being made available for under $100 or even free for a refurbished unit with one provider.

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Telus waving activation fees sign of times to come?

EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 15, 2012/ Troy Media/ – In what appears to be a bold move, Telus announced that beginning today it will be waving certain fees for new and existing mobility subscribers. The changes include removing the existing $35 activation fee for new customers and the $25 equipment exchange fees for existing customers who wish to change or add a new device.  READ MORE AT TROY MEDIA

 

Watch 4 shows simultaneously with Multi-View on Telus Optik TV

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If there are 2 TV shows on at the same time, we typically would watch one and PVR or record the other. But in reality, we live in a multitasking world, so why not watch both at once? We’ve stacked our TVs during major events, especially in the spring during the Stanley Cup playoffs. We also have TVs that offer a picture in picture – but how about pumping that up to watching 4 shows simultaneously?

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Optik TV lets you tweet what you’re watching

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If you’re a subscriber to Telus Optik TV (IPTV) and Optik Internet, you no longer have to reach for your smart phone, iOS device, computer or tablet to let your friends and followers know with a simple click, what you’re watching. The company has added a free Twitter app available to subscribers, so they can tweak to their hearts content right from their TV while still watching their program. READ COMPLETE POST AT CANOE TECH BLOG

 

 

 

iPhone 4 price war looming in Canada? Greg Gazin – July 29th, 2010

With less than a day to go before the launch of the iPhone 4 in Canada, it seems like we could be looking at an all out iPhone 4 price war.  READ FULL ARTICLE AT CANOE TECH