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T-Day: Telus goes HSPA on Nov. 5, 2009

Blarghblha;khalhblarrrghhh

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The HTC Hero, Nokia E71 in Black and Red, and the LG BL40 New Chocolate are all TELUS exclusive devices. http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/up...kist-telus.jpg
Pricing for these devices are looking to be as follows (thanks to Mobile Ninjas):
LG Chocolate:
No Contract: $499.99
1-year term: $449.99
2-year term: $399.99
3-year term: $99.99*
with a voice and data package of $50 or greater
Blackberry Bold 9700:
No Contract: $649.99
1-year term: $599.99
2-year term: $549.99
3-year term: $249.99*
with a voice and data package of $50 or greater
HTC Hero:
No Contract: $499.99
1-year term: $449.99
2-year term: $399.99
3-year term: $99.99*
with a voice and data package of $50 or greater
Nokia E71:
No Contract: $329.99
1-year term: $279.99
2-year term: $229.99
3-year term: $29.99*
with a voice and data package of $50 or greater
Seirra Wireless USB 306 Modem:
No Contract: $249.99
1-year term: $129.99
2-year term: $79.99
3-year term: $79.99
More here at TELUS

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/10/26/li...te-sierra-306/

Their Hero has a chin, it seems. And a Telus-branded E71....the stuff that nightmares are made out of. :p

so these are gsm?? but the line up is pretty dated except for the chocolate

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Originally Posted by AVS_Racing (Post 6654230)

so these are gsm?? but the line up is pretty dated except for the chocolate

No, TELUS does not operate a GSM network.

To clarify, Telus/Bell will only be operating on UMTS and CDMA/Analog.

if i use a iPhone on a call, it would be with the HSPA network? thats a crazy battery drain.

I'm getting a hero D:
Posted via RS Mobile

iPhones will be $199 / 16GB - $299 / 32GB on select 3 Yr plans.

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Originally Posted by jackmeister (Post 6654323)

if i use a iPhone on a call, it would be with the HSPA network? thats a crazy battery drain.

Well, to answer your question: Yes.

But just so you understand:

Voice = UMTS
Data = HSPA

UMTS + HSPA = 3G

One more day!

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http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/up...lus-lineup.jpg
TELUS descrobes the BlackBerry Bold 9700 as the “smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, 3.2MP camera and, a sharp, dazzling display and a premium finish. Its cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extends to the exterior of the handset as well, with the new model featuring the premiere of BlackBerry’s new touch-sensitive trackpad added to the highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard found in RIM’s premium full-QWERTY handsets.”
BlackBerry 9700will be available on the following price plans:
Month-to-Month: $649.99
1-year contract :$599.99
2-year contact:$549.99
3-year contract:$249.99
“The HTC Hero is a touch screen device that operates on the Android platform. Personalization is taken to a new level on this device with the seven customizable home screens and multiple profiles making it easy to stay connected with integrated Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, IM and email updates. This new device allows TELUS users to experience applications integrated throughout the phone with the latest and greatest applications from the continuously growing Android Market.
Ideal for young men and woman starting out their careers, the HTC Hero is the ultimate device for the stylish, independent young professional wants to stay connected with multiple social networks. This device caters to those who have an appetite for daily browsing and regular downloads of applications. ”
HTC Herowill be available on the following price plans:
Month-to-Month: $499.99
1-year contract : $449.99
2-year contact: $399.99
3-year contract: $99.99
“LG’s flagship handset for 2009 is only available at TELUS—not just in Canada, but in North America. The amazingly thin LG New Chocolate offers the sort of premium design usually only seen in mobile devices in Europe and Asia. It’s finished with a unique tempered glass touchscreen and premium piano black finish, and its 4.12” widescreen cinema style display and Dolby® Mobile sound provide a phenomenal video viewing experience. The LG New Chocolate also allows users to dress it up for day or evening with four customizable home screens.
Ideal for the fashion forward male or female looking for a trendy device, the LG Chocolate appeals to those who see their phone as an accessory. This is a device for the sophisticated phone user looking for a stylish touchscreen that is stylish and differentiated.”
LG New Chocolatewill be available on the following price plans:
Month-to-Month: $499.99
1-year contract : $449.99
2-year contact: $399.99
3-year contract: $79.99
“The Nokia E71 smartphone—the thinnest full QWERTY smartphone on the market. With its metallic accents, it looks terrific in any colour, but the stylish black and red versions are exclusive to TELUS! This fashionable device allows users to personalize their desktop and preferences with 2 profile modes to keep days separate from evenings, even with different ringtones, themes, email accounts, and shortcuts. The Nokia E71 comes equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera and is Wi-Fi capable and video and picture messaging enabled. It offers push email and seamless synchronization with desktop calendars and contacts through Mail for Exchange. The sleek Nokia E71 is the perfect device for fashion forward young professionals who maintain a busy lifestyle and like to keep it organized..”
Nokia E71 will be available on the following price plans:
Month-to-Month: $329.99
1-year contract : $279.99
2-year contact: $229.99
3-year contract: $29.99
“The new Sierra 306 Mobile Internet key is the fastest available, providing the best browsing, downloading and uploading experiences for consumer and mobile professionals who need and enjoy broadband speeds on a laptop. It’s manufacturer-rated for peak data download speeds of up to 21 megabits per second.”
Sierra Wireless 306USBwill be available on the following price plans:
Month-to-Month: $249.99
1-year contract : $129.99
2-year contact: $79.99
3-year contract: N/A

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/11/04/te...d-price-plans/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6WNFAMucWw&feature=sub

the hero looks so nice, i like the chin much better than the sprint one...

http://www.blackphoto.com/blacks/sta...ontentID=telus

After buying Telus bought Black's, they also use it to leak the Storm2 hahahaha:

http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/up...9550storm2.jpg

If Telus is not on GSM network then do you need SIM card in order for Iphone to work on CDMA or HSPA?I am currently on regular network (without SIM card) but I am curious to transfer to Telus network with SIM card.

Yes, you would need a Telus SIM card in order to be on Telus' new HSPA 3G network.

Telus is on a rampage. They're getting the HSPA Palm Pre and the Palm Pixi (CDMA?) in Jan. 2010.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/11/10/te...xi-in-january/

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Originally Posted by +Kardboard+ (Post 6676794)

Telus is on a rampage. They're getting the HSPA Palm Pre and the Palm Pixi (CDMA?) in Jan. 2010.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/11/10/te...xi-in-january/

They must've figured that they need to ramp it up to stay in business. I can assume that Telus lost a lot of customers in the last few years. In cell phone, home phones and tv.

iphone 3gs vs htc hero. which to get? i'm a low key phone user so really, it'll be for all the fun non-phonecall related things that one does with a smartphone nowadays..

iPhone 3GS. The Hero is great, but can't match the iPhone yet I think.

^^^ yeah, i'm just making sure i made the right decision. :)

my only worry now is my purchase remorse when the next iteration of the iphone comes about... "gah, i should have waited!"

I still have my original iPhone 2G and it's great......other than the lack of a 3G radio. Other than that I think it's fairly capable compared with the the newer ones. The 3GS is special because it has a significantly better processor, but on average one won't really need it.

^^^ aight. i guess the 3GS will last me awhile.

Good stuff. Be sure to get the lightsabre app. I battle my bro and the iPhone with my Nokia's lightsabre app LOLL

:lol
Posted via RS Mobile

Just got my plan renewed with telus...got a pretty decent deal
$57 a month: half a gig data, 300 anytime, free telus to telus, free after 6 and weekends, voicemail, texting, caller id, call waiting.....and a bold 9700!!! :D

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Originally Posted by seakrait (Post 6679335)

hahahaha....

FRAKKING A I just dented my phone playing lightsabres with my bro DAMMIT :lol

^^^^ ahahahahahahaha....! :lol

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Originally Posted by AAnthony (Post 6680833)

sigh. everyone's deal is better than mine. [/choke]