Bell boosts internet speeds Bell Canada, which in years past has been considered a weak player in Canada’s telecom industry, seems prepared to take a step forward. While Bell has generally been slow in adapting to technological change, they now seem motivated to adapt to faster technologies. The Canadian based telecom provider now has plans to bring fibre optics into their customer’s homes and... 

Virgin Mobile, who went live with a new HSPA+ network this past Friday, had their official party on Monday night. For their official launch party, Virgin Mobile brought in Victoria Secret models. According to Virgin Mobile President, Robert Blumenthal, the celebration and announcement of the HSPA+ network was to prove to the world that they are now a major player in the wireless world. Previously,... 

Canadian cell phone carriers have now improved their 911 services to allow responders to more accurately pinpoint where a person is located in case of an emergency. In early 2009, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission began to place mandates on all Canadian cellular providers to offer location-based 911 services by February of this year. Prior to these mandates, a landline phone... 

Cellphone Ban Now In Effect Across Ontario Cell phone use while driving has been linked to an increased risk in fatal accidents. Yet, in most places, cellphone use is not treated as harshly as other potentially hazardous driving behaviors such as speeding and driving under the influence. However, in Ontario, a new law is now in place which hopes to crack down on the careless driving that results from... 

There was once a time when everyone thought cigarettes were harmless? Look how that turned out. Is the same thing happening with cell phones? Some people think yes and others think no. Even scientific studies have come up with different conclusions. A Danish study has concluded there is no connection between cell phone use and cancer; however, this study is based on numbers prior to the cell phone... 

According to the Montreal Gazette, Telus Corp, in what is being called a long overdue move, is cutting the system access fee from its service plans. It will also drop the service charge for 911 calls The $6.95 charge has long been seen as a cash grab by consumers who will benefit from the removal of the fee. Although cellular plan charges are going to increase by $5.00 come November 5th, consumers...