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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for December 2011

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:54:49 PST

As in November, the Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G topped December's Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones. Following in second and third spots was the LG Optimus One and the Apple iPhone 4S 32GB. The fourth and fifth spots was taken by two newcomers, the Samsung Galaxy Ace and the Motorola Motokey Social. The final spot was taken by the Apple iPhone 4S 16GB.

#1 - Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G	#2 - LG Optimus One	#3 - Apple iPhone 4S 32GB
#4 - Samsung Galaxy Ace	#5 - Motorola Motokey Social	#6 - Apple iPhone 4S 16GB

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Samsmung Galaxy Note Coming Soon to TELUS

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:06:34 PST

TELUS will be adding the Samsung Galaxy Note in the next month of two. The Samsung Galaxy Note is a little larger than your average Smartphone and even features a stylus. It's only 38 grams heavier than the iPhone 4S so it should be a really interesting mini tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Note Features

Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) with TouchWiz UI 4.0
5.3” Super AMOLED touchscreen display with stylus and 1280 x 800 resolution
1.4GHz processor
16 GB internal memory
Wi-fi (802.11 b/g/n)
8.0 MP camera with LED flash, 2 MP front facing camera
1080p 30fps Full HD video recording

We'll have more Samsung Galaxy Note information as it becomes available.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Now Available Starting at $99

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:58:37 PST

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is now available at a TELUS store near you starting at just $99.99 on a 3 year contract. Their special pricing will only last until January 26th so take advantage of it while you can.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Pricing

$99.99 on a 3 year contract
$549.99 on a 2 year contract
$599.99 on a 1 year contract
$649.99 on no contract

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Features

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for a totally new look, feel and function
4.65" HD super AMOLED display
1.2GHz dual core processor
5 MP camera with HD video capture and LED Flash
1.3 MP front-facing camera for video calling
Cool new Android widgets, notifications, multitasking and lock screen
Unlock your phone with camera activated Face Unlock

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to the HTC Amaze & Samsung Galaxy S II X from TELUS.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Nokia Lumia 800 Coming to TELUS

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:19:04 PST

Nokia has announced that one of its first Lumia smartphones to come to Canada, the Lumia 800 will coming exclusively to TELUS. This Windows Phone 7.5 Mango smartphone is powered by a fast 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion Processor with a large 3.7-inch AMOLED Display to display the high-resolution pictures taken by an 8-megapixel, Carl Zeiss optics camera. According to TELUS, the Nokia Lumia 800 will be "Coming Soon".

Nokia Lumia 800 Key Features

8 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics
3.7-inch AMOLED ClearBlack Display
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion Processor

You can view full TELUS Nokia Lumia 800 features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Coming to TELUS on January 13th

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:54:34 PST

TELUS will be releasing the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on January 13th across Canada. The Galaxy Nexus should come in at $159.99 on a 3 year contract.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Features:

4.65" HD super AMOLED display, 1.2GHz dual core processor and just 8.84 mm thick
5 MP with HD video capture and LED Flash, plus 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video calling
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
4G download speeds up to 21 Mbps
Wi-fi

Android 4.0 Features Include:

Cool new Android widgets, notifications, multitasking and lock screen
Access Gmail, Google Maps and chat and share content with Integrated Google+
Share contacts, websites, apps, and games using Android Beam
Unlock your phone with camera activated Face Unlock

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to TELUS's other 4G smartphones including the HTC Amaze 4G, Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G & Samsung Galaxy S II X.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Best TELUS Smartphones of 2011

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:09:08 PST

A new year is upon us and here at Tphones.ca have picked out what we believe are the Best TELUS Smartphones of 2011. The smartphones we chose where the Apple iPhone 4S, the Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G, the BlackBerry Bold 9900, and the HTC Amaze 4G.

Apple iPhone 4S

One of the best camera phones on the market with a new 8-megapixel camera with full 1080p video recording. It also features "Siri", an intelligent personal assistant that gives a new experience on how to get things done on your phone. Combined with the Apple App Store, it has access to some of the best apps out there.

Quick Features:

Apple A5 dual-core processor
8 megapixel camera with LED flash
1080p HD video recording

Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G

The large 4.5" screen displays pictures and videos beautifully. Along with a 1.5GHz processor, it's also quite fast which makes this phone a great gamer's device. Like taking pictures and video? Its 8-megapixel, Full HD camera makes this phone one of the best Android phones out there.

Quick Features:

1.5 Ghz Dual Core processor
8 megapixel camera with full 1080p HD video capture
4.5" super AMOLED plus touchscreen for vivid colours

HTC Amaze 4G

A well built phone that comes with a well built Android interface (HTC Sense). The screen is gorgeous and a quick processor that makes it very responsive. In terms of network speed, its make one of the fastest phones out there too.

Quick Features:

16:9 full screen 4.3" qHD display
8 MP camera with HD video capture
Dual core processor with network speeds of up to 42 Mbps

BlackBerry Bold 9900

It has the best keyboard of any BlackBerry. Combine with a touchscreen makes this BlackBerry more functional. Along with an HD camera and a very quick processor, hands-down this is the best BlackBerry to date.

Quick Features:

New BlackBerry OS 7
HD video recording and picture quality
1.2 GHz processor

Compare the Best TELUS Smartphones of 2011.

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for November 2011

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:08:27 PST

November's Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones saw the Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G move to the top of the list followed by a list newcomer the Apple iPhone 4S 32GB, and the Blackberry Curve 9360. The remaining three spots were taken by the LG Breeze, the LG Optimus One, and the Apple iPhone 4S 16GB.

#1 - Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G	#2 - Apple iPhone 4S 32GB	#3 - Blackberry Curve 9360
#4 - LG Breeze	#5 - LG Optimus One	#6 - Apple iPhone 4S 16GB

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S II X On Sale for $49.99

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:46:06 PST

TELUS is offering their latest Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G Smartphone for just $49.99 on a 3 year contract. You can take advantage of this offer at a TELUS store near you until December 4th.

Samsung Galaxy S II X Features

1.5 Ghz Dual Core processor
4G download speeds of up to 42 Mbps
4.5” super AMOLED plus touchscreen for vivid colours
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in 2012
8MP camera with full 1080p HD video capture
Make video calls using the 2MP front facing camera
Samsung’s Touchwiz access to 4 unique service hubs – Reader, Games, Music and Social

Compare the Samsung Galaxy S II X to TELUS's other 4G Smartphones of the HTC Amaze and Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate through Tphones.ca by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds the BlackBerry Bold 9790

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 18:05:08 PST

TELUS has added the BlackBerry Bold 9790 to their BlackBerry Smartphone line-up. The BlackBerry Bold 9790 is the under powered younger brother of the BlackBerry Bold 9900. We've got full pricing, features and differences listed below.

BlackBerry Bold 9790 Pricing

$49.99 with a 3-year term
$379.99 with a 2-year term
$429.99 with a 1-year term
$479.99 with no term

BlackBerry Bold 9790 Features

BlackBerry 7 OS
1 GHz processor
5.0 MP camera with HD video capture
2.45", 480 x 360 pixel screen with 16 million colours
Touchscreen with full QWERTY keypad
Compact size fits perfectly in the hand, a small purse, or a pocket.
BBM, Facebook, Twitter

What differentiates the Bold 9790 from the Bold 9900?

1 Ghz processor vs. 1.2 Ghz processor
2.45", 480 x 360 pixel screen vs. 2.8”, 640 x 480 pixels screen
5 hours of talk time vs. 6 hours of talk time
Download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps vs. 14.4 Mbps
Camera with 2x zoom vs. 4x zoom

Compare the BlackBerry Bold 9790 to the Bold 9900, Torch 9810, Curve 9360 and Torch 9810 through our web site to find the best Blackberry Smartphone.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds the BlackBerry Curve 9380

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:48:02 PST

TELUS has added the BlackBerry Curve 9380 to their BlackBerry Smartphone line-up. The BlackBerry Curve 9380 has a full touchscreen display and features Near Field Communication (NFC). We've got full pricing and features listed below.

BlackBerry Curve 9380 Pricing

$0 with a 3-year term
$269.99 with a 2-year term
$319.99 with a 1-year term
$369.99 with no term

BlackBerry Curve 9380 Features

BlackBerry 7 OS
3.2” 480 x 360 high resolution, scratch-resistant touchscreen
5.0 MP camera with flash
800Mhz Marvell processor
Near Field Communication (NFC)
BBM, Facebook, Twitter

Compare the BlackBerry Curve 9380 with TELUS's other low cost BlackBerry Smartphones including the Bold 9790, Torch 9860 and Curve 9360 through our web site.

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for September & October 2011

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:43:10 PST

Taking the top spot in the Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for September and October was a newcomer, the Blackberry Curve 9360, followed by the LG Breeze, and another newcomer the Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G. The LG Optimus One and the Apple iPhone 4 16GB moved to the 4th and 5th spots, while the Blackberry Bold 9900 remained in the 6th spot.

#1 - Blackberry Curve 9360	#2 - LG Breeze	#3 - Samsung Galaxy S II X 4G
#4 - LG Optimus One	#5 - Apple iPhone 4 16GB	#6 - Blackberry Bold 9900

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:27:41 PST

The smart, sleek, and elegant Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray is now available at TELUS. Powered by Android 2.3, the Xperia™ ray features a 1 GHz processor, 8.1 MP camera, HD video recording, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and can reach theoretical peak data download speeds of up to 14.4 Mbps. Available now at TELUS from $49.99 with a 3-year contract.

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray Pricing

$49.99 with a 3-year term
$279.99 with a 2-year term
$329.99 with a 1-year term
$379.99 with no term

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray Features

Android 2.3.4 OS
Skype capable device
The 9.4 mm slim aluminum frame has been beautifully designed for a premium look
Enhanced contrast and richer colours through Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Capture and share moments in HD with the powerful 8.1 MP camera with Exmor R™ for mobile
Facebook inside Xperia™ to “Like” tracks straight from your MUSIC library or comment and “Like” photos without having to open another app
Create a Wi-Fi® hotspot to share access to the web with multiple devices like your tablet or laptop.
Access over 250,000 amazing free and paid apps from the continuously growing Android Market™

You can view the full TELUS Sony Ericsson Xperia ray features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

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TELUS adds Samsung Galaxy S II X

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:21:33 PST

Get faster speeds in more places with the 4G Samsung Galaxy S II™ X, availabe now from $99.99. Powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the Galaxy S II X features a large, 4.5" Super AMOLED touchscreen, HTML browser with Adobe Flash 10.3 player, 8.0 MP camera rear-facing camera, 2.0 MP front-facing camera, full 1080p HD video recording, a powerful 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Available for the special introductory price of $99.99 with a monthly plan of $50 or more on a 3-year term.

Samsung Galaxy S II™ X Pricing

$99.99 with a 3-year term
$499.99 with a 2-year term
$549.99 with a 1-year term
$599.99 with no term

Samsung Galaxy S II™ X Features

Download apps and stream videos faster than any other smartphone with 4G download speeds of up to 42 Mbps (expected average is 7-14 Mbps)
Run multiple apps at the same time without any freezing or slow-downs on with the 1.5 Ghz Dual Core processor
Wi-Fi web hotspot access to your laptop or tablet
Brilliant 4.5” super AMOLED plus touchscreen for vivid colours
Adobe® Flash® 10.3 lets you access to videos and games online
Record videos in full 1080p HD
8MP back facing camera with LED flash and 4X digital zoom
Make video calls using the 2MP front facing camera
Enjoy the benefits of Samsung’s Touchwiz access to 4 unique service hubs – Reader, Games, Music and Social
FREE Google Maps Navigation for turn-by-turn voice guidance and Google Maps in 3D
Access over 200,000 amazing free and paid apps from the continuously growing Android Market™

You can view the full TELUS Samsung Galaxy S II X features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

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TELUS Apple iPhone 4S Now Available

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:45:30 PST

TELUS launched the Apple iPhone 4S this morning at stores across Canada. The Apple iPhone 4S is available in both Black & White in the following sizes and price points:

Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB

$159 on a 3 year contract
$649 on no contract

Apple iPhone 4S - 32GB

$269 on a 3 year contract
$749 on no contract

Apple iPhone 4S - 64GB

$369 on a 3 year contract
$849 on no contract

Compare the Apple iPhone 4S to other TELUS Smartphones through Tphones.ca.

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Apple iPhone 4S Coming to TELUS on Oct 14

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:21:03 PST

Apple announced today the next version of their iPhone, the iPhone 4S. Features the all-new iOS 5 operating system powered by a dual-core A5 processor. It also spots a new 8.0MP camera with 1080p HD video recording. Available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities, it will be coming to TELUS on October 14th.

Apple iPhone 4S Key Features

8 megapixel camera with LED flash
1080p HD video recording
iOS 5 and iCloud
16GB, 32GB, or 64GB Internal Memory Capacities

You can view full TELUS Apple iPhone 4S features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for August 2011

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:58:22 PST

The Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones in August saw the LG Breeze take the top spot. The second spot was taken again by the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G followed by the LG Optimus One and the Apple iPhone 4 16GB. The finals spots where taken by the LG Madison GB255G and the Blackberry Bold 9900.

#1 - LG Breeze	#2 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G	#3 - LG Optimus One
#4 - Apple iPhone 4 16GB	#5 - LG Madison GB255G	#6 - Blackberry Bold 9900

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 13:11:59 PST

TELUS has added the new and improved Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to their tablet lineup. The thinnest and lightest large-screen tablet available, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is also the most full-featured, allowing you to do more no matter where you are. This dual-core wonder is powered by Android Honeycomb and includes exclusive Samsung Hub Services out of the box. Available now at TELUS.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Pricing

Retail price $649.99

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Features

View full HD (1080p) multimedia content on a 10.1" screen
Enjoy a super portable, thin (8.6mm) and lightweight (565g) tablet design
Experience full HD (720p) video recording and surround sound speakers
Download and save music, pictures and files with 16GB of internal memory
Surf and multitask at blazing speeds with a 1GHz dual-core processor
Access unique Samsung applications such as Social and Music Hub
Virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology

You can view full TELUS Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 features, specifications, downloads and images by clicking here.

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TELUS BlackBerry Torch 9860 Coming August 30th

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:14:28 PST

On Tuesday August 30th, the BlackBerry Torch™ 9860 will be coming to TELUS. The phone will go for $99.99 on a 3 year contract. Below, we have the full features and pricing along with the release bulletin.

Pricing:

$99.99 on a 3 Year Contact
$449.99 on a 2 Year Contract
$499.99 on a 1 Year Contract
$549.99 on No Contract

Key Features:

Largest touch screen amongst the BlackBerry smartphone line-up – 3.7”
Increased device speed with the new 1.2GHz processor
Push email for corporate, web, and ISP email using proprietary BlackBerry technology
BlackBerry Messenger for immediate communication to either groups or individuals
HD video recording and picture quality
Built-in digital compass and Open GL for augmented reality and gaming
BlackBerry Travel helps you plan, book, manage and share your

Specifications and Features

HSPA+ 850/1900/2100MHz, with Quad band EDGE support
Manufacturer rated peak speeds of up to 14.4MB download and 5.76MB upload*
Platform : BlackBerry 7.0
Display: 800 x 480 TFT high resolution screen
Camera : 5.0MP AF camera with flash and HD video recording capability
Input: Full touchscreen with input buttons
Expandable memory : microSD expandable to 32GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n)
Speakerphone
Full HTML web browser
Phonebook capacity: limited by phone memory
Voice-activated dialing
LBS : GPS / A-GPS
Full PIM functionality : Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Email
3.5mm headset jack

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TELUS BlackBerry Curve 9360 Coming August 26th

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:06:54 PST

On Friday August 26th, the BlackBerry Curve™ 9360 will be coming to TELUS. It will go for $49.99 on a 3 year contract. Below, we have the full features and pricing along with the release bulletin.

Pricing:

$49.99 on a 3 Year Contact
$249.99 on a 2 Year Contract
$299.99 on a 1 Year Contract
$349.99 on No Contract

Key Features:

Push email for corporate, web, and ISP email using proprietary BlackBerry technology
BlackBerry Messenger for immediate communication to either groups or individuals
Near Field Communication (NFC) for smart poster and smart label scanning, content sharing, and accessory pairing
Built-in digital compass and Open GL for augmented reality and gaming
BlackBerry Protect provides security control if your phone is ever misplaced or lost.

Specifications and Features

HSPA 850/1900/2100MHz, with Quad band EDGE support
Manufacturer rated peak speeds of up to 7.2MB download and 5.76MB upload*
Platform : BlackBerry 7.0
Display: 480 x 360 TFT high resolution screen
Camera : 5.0MP AF camera with flash and video recording capability
Input: Track pad with full QWERTY keyboard
Expandable memory : microSD expandable to 32GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n)
Speakerphone
Full HTML web browser
Phonebook capacity: limited by phone memory
Voice-activated dialing
LBS : GPS / A-GPS
Full PIM functionality : Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Email
3.5mm headset jack

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Social Life Smartphones On Sale with Rdio Subscription

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:55:44 PST

You can now get the HTC Status™, the INQ Cloud Touch™, the LG Optimus Black, and the LG Optimus Chat Social Life Smartphones starting at $0 on a 3-year term. As a bonus, you can get a free 6-month subscription to Rdio with unlimited access to 10 million songs!

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Android Smartphone on Sale

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:44:35 PST

TELUS is gearing up for back to school and has 3 new Android Smartphones on sales for $0 on a 3 year contact. Those Smartphones include the HTC Status, LG Optimus Black and Samsung Nexus S.

TELUS is also offering their Student 55 Plan giving your 1 GB of data. Find the TELUS plan that's right for you through Tphones.ca.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for July 2011

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:43 PST

In July, the INQ Chat 3G moved up to take the #1 spot on the Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones. The #2 was taken by the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G followed by the LG Madison GB255G. Two newcomers to the list, the LG Breeze and the LG Optimus Black took the #4 and #5 spots. The LG Cookie Plus had made a return to the list at the #6 spot.

#1 - INQ Chat 3G	#2 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G	#3 - LG Madison GB255G
#4 - LG Breeze	#5 - LG Optimus Black	#6 - LG Cookie Plus

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

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TELUS drops the pirce of the Apple iPhone 4 to $99

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:30 PST

With the iPhone 5 rumoured to be coming out in September TELUS has dropped the price of the Apple iPhone 4 16GB to $99. The promotion is set to run until September 7th where we expect the iPhone 5 might be announced.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Free Wi-Fi Camera with TELUS Samsung Galaxy Fascinate 4G

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:30:23 PST

TELUS recently kicked off a great promotion offering a free Samsung SH100 Wi-Fi enabled camera with the new activation of a Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G. The promotion runs from August 10 to September 7 so visit a TELUS store today to take advantage of this offer.

About the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G

Starts at $89.99 on a 3 Year Activation
Powered by Android 2.2.
Browse, stream video, download, and game faster with 4G download speeds of up to 21 Mbps
Fly through web pages and access multiple apps with the fast 1GHz processor
Create a Wi-Fi® hotspot* to share web access with up to 6 devices like your tablet or laptop
Watch HD movies, play games, and read e-books on the 4" super AMOLED touch screen

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the BlackBerry Torch 9810

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:25:02 PST

Today TELUS also released the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 smartphone in Zinc Grey and White across Canada at $129.99 on a 3 year contract. We've got full features and pricing along with the release bulletin below.

TELUS BlackBerry Torch 9810 Pricing

$129.99 on a 3 year contract
$499.99 on a 2 year contract
$549.99 on a 1 year contract
$599.99 on no contract

Key Features

Increased device speed with the new 1.2GHz processor
Push email for corporate, web, and ISP email using proprietary BlackBerry technology
BlackBerry Messenger for immediate communication to either groups or individuals
HD video recording and picture quality
Built-in digital compass and Open GL for augmented reality and gaming
BlackBerry Travel helps you plan, book, manage and share your travel itinerary right from your smartphone

New with the BlackBerry® 7 OS!

Improved browser performance for faster loading of web and Flash® pages
Liquid Graphics™ enables rich multi-media and a vivid gaming experience
Voice-activated universal search

Specifications and Features

HSPA+ 850/1900/2100MHz, with Quad band EDGE support
Manufacturer rated peak speeds of up to 14.4MB download and 5.76MB upload*
Platform : BlackBerry 7.0
Display: 640 x 480 TFT high resolution screen
Camera : 5.0MP AF camera with flash and HD video recording capability
Input: Touchscreen, Trackpad and Full QWERTY slide-out keyboard
Expandable memory : microSD expandable to 32GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n)
Speakerphone
Full HTML web browser
Phonebook capacity: limited by phone memory
Voice-activated dialing
LBS : GPS / A-GPS
Full PIM functionality

You can find full specifications, downloads and images for the BlackBerry Torch 9810 on Tphones.ca. You can also compare the Torch 9810 to the new Bold 9900 trough our site.

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TELUS releases the BlackBerry Bold 9900

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:18:22 PST

Today TELUS released the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone across Canada at $149.99 on a 3 year contract. We've got full features and pricing along with the release bulletin below.

TELUS BlackBerry Bold 9900 Pricing

$149.99 on a 3 year contract
$529.99 on a 2 year contract
$579.99 on a 1 year contract
$629.99 on no contract

Key Features

Increased device speed with the new 1.2GHz processor
Push email for corporate, web, and ISP email using proprietary BlackBerry technology
BlackBerry Messenger for immediate communication to either groups or individuals
HD video recording and picture quality
Built-in digital compass and Open GL for augmented reality and gaming
Near Field Communication (NFC) for smart poster and smart label scanning and accessory pairing
Facebook and Twitter apps built specifically for the Bold 9900
BlackBerry Travel helps you plan, book, manage and share your travel itinerary right from your smartphone

New with the BlackBerry® 7 OS!

Improved browser performance for faster loading of web and Flash® pages
Liquid Graphics™ enables rich multi-media and a vivid gaming experience
Voice-activated universal search

Specifications and Features

HSPA+ 850/1900/2100MHz, with Quad band EDGE support
Manufacturer rated peak speeds of up to 14.4MB download and 5.76MB upload*
Platform : BlackBerry 7.0
Display: 640 x 480 TFT high resolution screen
Camera : 5.0MP AF camera with flash and 720p HD video recording capability
Input: Touchscreen, Trackpad and Full QWERTY keyboard
Expandable memory : microSD expandable to 32GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n)
Speakerphone
Full HTML web browser
Phonebook capacity: limited by phone memory
Voice-activated dialing
LBS : GPS / A-GPS
Full PIM functionality : Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Email
3.5mm headset jack

TELUS also added the BlackBerry Toch 9810 which we can compare to the BlackBerry Bold 9900 by clicking here.

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New TELUS BlackBerry Smartphones Coming August 2011

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:37 PST

A trio of new BlackBerry Smartphones is expected to launch on TELUS in August. The BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 (Dakota) and the BlackBerry Torch 2 9810 should be out on August 19th. The BlackBerry Storm 3 9860 (Monza) should be out a week later on August 26.

It's expected that all three BlackBerry Smartphones will run the BlackBerry OS 7.0 with a faster 1.2 GHz processor and upgraded 768 MB of RAM. Near-Field Communication (NFC) capabilities which gives your BlackBerry the possibility to pay for purchases like a credit card and/or the ability to interact with other NFC enabled devices is also expected to appear in these phones.

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900/9930

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for June 2011

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:10:38 PST

A lot of activity in June for the Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones. Starting with the 1st and 2nd spot, the HTC Desire HD moved to the top the list followed by the INQ Chat 3G. The Samsung Rugby II returned to the list at the 3rd spot, followed by the newcomer LG Optimus 3G which took the the 4th spot. The remaining two spots was taken by a new phone, the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G, followed by the LG Madison GB255G.

#1 - HTC Desire HD	#2 - INQ Chat 3G	#3 - Samsung Rugby II
#4 - LG Optimus 3G	#5 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G	#6 - LG Madison GB255G

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

MiKe adds Motorola i420

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:49:42 PST

The Mike i420 lets you use all the great features of the Mike push to talk network in a simple package. A compact handset, with Bluetooth®, speakerphone built-in and camera gives you the power of Direct Connect for instant communication when you need it. The Motorola i420 is available now from $49.99 with a 3-year contract.

Motorola i420 Pricing

$49.99 with a 3-year term
$149.99 with a 2-year term
$199.99 with a 1-year term
$249.99 with no term

Motorola i420 Features

GPS
Stereo Bluetooth®
Built-in speakerphone
VGA camera with digital zoom
Instant connection with co-workers or your entire team with Mike Direct Connect

Motorola i420 Available Services

Direct Connect
Voicemail 25 with fax
Dispatch and delivery
Fleet/Asset tracking (AVL)
Push to view

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for May 2011

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:36:39 PST

May saw the BlackBerry Style 9670 keep the top position as the most popular TELUS phone or smartphone. We also saw the Samsung Nexus S and INQ Chat 3G creep in the top 6 with the Samsung Rugby II and Samsung C414 slipping out of the top 6.

#1 - BlackBerry Style 9670	#2 - LG Cookie Plus	#3 - HTC Desire HD
#4 - BlackBerry Bold 9780	#5 - INQ Chat 3G	#6 - Samsung Nexus S

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds LG Optimus™ 3G

Mon, 9 May 2011 18:20:05 PST

Get powered by Android 2.2 and experience Wi-Fi Hotspot capability to share your data. The LG Optimus 3G features a large touchscreen with live widgets and wallpapers, 3.2 MP camera with video recording, expandable memory and a host of messaging options. Available exclusively from TELUS for as low as $0 on a 3-year term.

LG Optimus™ 3G Pricing

$0 with a 3-year term
$429.99 with a 2-year term
$479.99 with a 1-year term
$529.99 with no term

LG Optimus™ 3G Features

Android 2.2
Rev A capable
Live widgets and wallpapers
3.2" HVGA capacitive touchscreen
Expandable microSD slot up to 32GB
3.2 MP with auto-focus and video recording
Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor and Light Sensor
Enhanced browser to quickly flip through web pages
Google Maps Navigation for turn-by-turn voice guidance
Log in with your single Google account and sync Google apps
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot capability to share with up to 5 devices via USB or wirelessly

You can find the full TELUS LG Optimus 3G features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS introduces Canada's fastest smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G!

Mon, 9 May 2011 16:58:10 PST

Get the next evolution of the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate with blazing 4G download speeds of up to 21 Mbps. Powered by Android 2.2 and available only from TELUS.

Key features

Share your data with up to 6 devices when you create a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
Browse, stream video, download, and game faster than anyone else with 4G download speeds of up to 21 Mbps.
Fly through pages on the web and access multiple apps at once with the 1GHz processor.
Experience HD movies, games, and e-books on the 4” super AMOLED touch screen.
Adobe® Flash® 10.1 for uncompromised mobile web browsing.

Improvements from the Fascinate 3G+:

Speed: The Fascinate 4G boasts download speeds of up to 21 Mbps, 3x faster than the Fascinate 3G+ (7.2 Mbps)
Front-Facing Camera for video chatting on Wi-Fi or on the TELUS network using Qik.
Larger battery for efficiency and optimized for less power usage.
A 16GB microSD card now included inbox for downloading and saving apps to your memory card

Specifications

Ultra fast 4G download speeds of up to 21 Mbps
3G HSPA 850/1900/2100
Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS
1GHz Processor
Virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology
4” Super AMOLED LCD touch screen
5MP AF camera with video capture
Front facing VGA camera for video chat
Fully integrated Gmail with contacts and calendar support
Wi-Fi 802.11 n/b/g
A-GPS
Expandable microSD slot up to 32GB
Media player
Bluetooth for wireless accessories
1650 mAh battery
Dimensions: 122.5 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 121g

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for April 2011

Thu, 5 May 2011 16:15:14 PST

April saw a bit of movement in the Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones. To start, the BlackBerry Style 9670 had moved to the top of the list after being in the 6th spot in the previous month. The HTC Desire HD was bumped down to the #2 spot while the Samsung Rugby II made its way to the #3 spot. In the #4 spot, the LG Cookie Plus made an appearance to the list, and to take the #5 spot was the BlackBerry Bold 9780. The final spot was taken by the Samsung C414.

#1 - BlackBerry Style 9670	#2 - HTC Desire HD	#3 - Samsung Rugby II
#4 - LG Cookie Plus	#5 - BlackBerry Bold 9780	#6 - Samsung C414

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds BlackBerry PlayBook

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:23:07 PST

TELUS today added two tablets to its device lineup, the Motorola Xoom, and the BlackBerry PlayBook - the world's first professional-grade tablet. And for a limited time, you can buy a BlackBerry® PlayBook™ and get a $100 bill credit* when you activate a BlackBerry smartphone (the BlackBerry PlayBook can pair with BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry® Device Software v5 or higher). Note: Software is available in English only. An update to support French is currently in development and coming soon.

BlackBerry PlayBook Pricing

16 GB: $499.99
32 GB: $599.99
64 GB: $699.99

BlackBerry PlayBook Features

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth technology
Adobe® Flash enabled web browsing with HTML 5 support
True multitasking powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM
Wirelessly connect to your BlackBerry® smartphone for real time access to email, calendar, contacts, task lists and BBM™
High resolution display, full 1080p HD video recording, dual HD cameras, micro HDMI for HD video output and stereo speakers
Battery life provides up to 8 hours of continuous use

You can find the full TELUS BlackBerry PlayBook features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Motorola Xoom

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:05:47 PST

TELUS today added two tablets to their device lineup, the BlackBerry PlayBook and the Motorola Xoom. The Motorola Xoom is the world’s first tablet powered by Android 3.0, letting you experience the power of a laptop in a tablet. It was also the winner of the CES 2011 Best of Show and Best Tablet awards.

The Motorola Xoom is available now at TELUS for $599.99.

Motorola Xoom Features

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth technology
Facebook® application
10.1" brilliant HD widescreen display
2.0 MP front facing and 5.0 MP rear facing cameras
Up to 10 hours of video playback (charge time: 3.5 hours)
Super fast dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM for faster multi-tasking
PC-like web experience with true tabbed browsing, Adobe® Flash® 10 support, and Google Chrome™ bookmark sync.

You can view full TELUS Motorola Xoom features, specifications, downloads and images by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Samsung Nexus S

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 13:15:22 PST

TELUS has added the Samsung Nexus S to their lineup of phones. The Nexus S is powered by Android 2.3 and features a 4.0” super AMOLED screen, front facing camera for VoIP calls, 5MP rear facing camera with video capture, mobile Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, Near Field Communication capabilities, and comes preloaded with Google Apps. Available now from $99.99 on a select 3-year term.

TELUS Samsung Nexus S Pricing

$99.99 on a 3-year term
$399.99 on a 2-year term
$449.99 on a 1-year term
$499.99 with no term

TELUS Samsung Nexus S Features

Android 2.3 is designed to easier to use and more power-efficient
A contoured super AMOLED display that delivers 75% less glare
A front facing camera for VoIP calls
Near Field Communication capable
Create a Wi-Fi® hotspot to share web access with up to 6 devices like your tablet or laptop

You can find the full TELUS Samsung Nexus S features, specification, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Motorola Defy

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:59:07 PST

TELUS has added the Motorola Defy™ with MOTOBLUR™ to their smartphone lineup. The Android-powered Defy features a water-resistant, dustproof design, and a scratch-resistant display. It also comes with the latest version of MOTOBLUR™ to sync, stream, backs up and filter messages. You can also create a Wi-Fi® hotspot to share web access with up to 8 devices - share web access with up to 8 devices! The Motorola Defy is available now at TELUS from as low as $79.99 with a 3-year term.

Motorola Defy Pricing

$79.99 with a 3-year term
$279.99 with a 2-year term
$329.99 with a 1-year term
$379.99 with no term

Motorola Defy Features

Android 2.2
Facebook® application
5.0 MP camera with flash
Corning® Gorilla® Glass impact and scratch resistant display
Latest version of MOTOBLUR™ syncs, streams, backs up and filters messages
CrystalTalk™ PLUS intelligent voice amplification and background noise filter
Create a Wi-Fi® hotspot to share web access with up to 8 devices like your tablet or laptop

You can find the full TELUS Motorola Defy features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for March 2011

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:06:39 PST

For March, the HTC Desire HD had moved to the top spot in the Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones as the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate moved to the second spot. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 has moved down to the #3 spot from last month while the Samsung Rugby II remained in the #4 spot. The Samsung C414 moved up to the 5th spot while the BlackBerry Style 9670 moved to the 6th spot.

#1 - HTC Desire HD	#2 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate	#3 - BlackBerry Bold 9780
#4 - Samsung Rugby II	#5 - Samsung C414	#6 - BlackBerry Style 9670

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for February 2011

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:36:00 PST

In the month of Febuary, there has been no change in the top 3 of the Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones. The BlackBerry Bold 9780, BlackBerry Style 9670, and Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate remain on top. However, the Samsung Rugby II moves up the list to #4 and newcomer HTC Desire HD makes its debut at the #5 spot.

#1 - BlackBerry Bold 9780	#2 - BlackBerry Style 9670	#3 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate
#4 - Samsung Rugby II	#5 - HTC Desire HD	#6 - Samsung C414

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Hot Android Powered Phones Metro News Advertising

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:40:34 PST

TELUS ran a full page ad in today’s Vancouver Metro News announcing their Hot Android powered phones starting at $0. The phones in the ad include the LG Shine Plus, Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+, and the HTC Desire HD with HTC Sense. The offer ends on March 31, 2011.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Koodo Mobile adds LG Optimus One with Google

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 18:31:57 PST

Koodo Mobile has added its first Android device, the LG Optimus One with Google. The Optimus One is powered by Adroid 2.2 FroYo and features 3.2" touchscreen, mobile Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, multiple homescreens, 3.2 MP camera with video capture and comes pre-loaded with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Maps apps.

Koodo LG Optimus One with Google Pricing

$225 with no tab
From $75 with a tab

Koodo LG Optimus One with Google Features

Android FroYo 2.2 featuring Wi-Fi® Hotspot capability to share data
YouTube™, Google Maps, Facebook® and Twitter™ apps
MP3 player with microSD™ slot (up to 32GB)
3.2 megapixel camera with video capture
Bluetooth technology for stereo and hands-free accessories
SIM card included and HSPA compatible

You can find the full Koodo Mobile LG Optimus One with Google features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS adds Nokia C3-01

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:59:29 PST

With the Nokia C3-01, the familiar Nokia form factor has been combined with touch navigation to give you a mobile experience that is easy and intuitive. The C3-01 features a 2.4" touchscreen for one touch access to applications, social networking integration, Wi-Fi connectivity, a 5.0 MP camera with LED flash, media player, FM radio and is Bluetooth compatible for wireless accessories. Available now from $59.99 on a 3-year term.

TELUS Nokia C3-01 Pricing

$59.99 on a 3-year term
$84.99 on a 2-year term
$109.99 on a 1-year term
$159.99 with no term

TELUS Nokia C3-01 Features

3G HSPA
Nokia Series 40 OS
2.4” QVGA TFT touchscreen display
Preloaded with Facebook and Twitter
Preloaded with a Chinese language option (PinYin)
5MP camera with LED flash and video capture
Media Player with expandable microSD slot up to 16GB

You can find the full TELUS Nokia C3-01 features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for January 2011

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:13:42 PST

Now into February, January experienced a number changed in the the Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 remains on top with the BlackBerry Style 9670 surging to the #2 spot. Surprisingly, Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) fell off the charts along with the LG Breeze, replaced by newcomers Samsung C414 and Samsung Rugby II.

#1 - BlackBerry Bold 9780	#2 - BlackBerry Style 9670	#3 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate
#4 - Samsung C414	#5 - Samsung Rugby II	#6 - LG Cookie Plus

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds HTC Desire HD

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:01:42 PST

TELUS has added the HTC Desire HD to its lineup of Android devices. The Desire HD runs on the Android 2.2 operating system with HTC Sense 2.0 user interface and comes packed with features, including the largest display (4.3") currently available on a smartphone. The Desire HD also features an 8.0 MP camera with 720p HD video capture and playback, HTC surround sound, Google Maps Navigation and new Google Maps in 3D, plus the ability to act as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 8 devices. Available now at TELUS for the special promotional price of $149.99 with select 3-year terms (regular 3-year pricing will be $349.99.

HTC Desire HD Pricing

$149.99 with a 3-year term
$399.99 with a 2-year term
$449.99 with a 1-year term
$499.99 with no term

HTC Desire HD Features

Android 2.2 OS
4.3" touchscreen with a super fast 1 GHz processor and download speeds of up to 14.4 Mbps
Adobe® Flash® 10.1 support for a richer Web experience
HTC surround sound with Dolby Mobile and SRS Surround
8 MP camera with auto-focus, dual-LED flash and HD video
Google Maps Navigation & Google Maps in 3D
Wi-Fi® hotspot - share web access with up to 8 devices like your tablet or laptop
Intuitive Android user interface with HTC Sense brings new themes, widgets and integrated social networking

You can view full TELUS HTC Desire HD features, specifications, downloads and images by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

MiKe adds Motorola Brute i686

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:50:35 PST

The Motorola Brute i686 was built to withstand the roughest elements. Military 810G Spec certified to withstand blowing rain, immersion, dust, shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, low pressure, salt fog, humidity & solar radiation, the Brute i686 also features integrated GPS, IM-style texting and an extended battery life. It also features a built-in 2.0 MP camera with flash, 4x zoom and Geo-tagging. The Motorola Brute i686 is available now starting from $199.99 with a 3-year term.

Motorola Brute i686 Pricing

$199.99 with a 3-year term
$249.99 with a 2-year term
$349.99 with a 1-year term
$399.99 with no term

Motorola Brute i686 Features

Integrated GPS
Mil 810G Spec certified
Stereo Bluetooth
IM-style texting
2.0 MP camera with video capture
Talk Around short-range walkie talkie
Rubberized moulding and textured grip
Connect with your team using Mike's Direct Connect service

You can view full MiKe Motorola Brute i686 features, specifications, downloads and images by clicking here.

Posted in: MiKe Cell Phones

MiKe adds Motorola i576s

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:51:11 PST

MiKe has added the Motorola i576s rugged flip to its lineup, a durable handset for tough days on the job. Featuring built-in GPS capabilities, Bluetooth technology and short-range walkie talkie functionality, the i576s is also built to meet military specs for dust, shock, vibration, solar radiation, low pressure and extreme temperatures.

Motorola i576s Pricing

$79.99 with a 3-year term
$179.99 with a 2-year term
$229.99 with a 1-year term
$279.99 with no term

Motorola i576s Features

Integrated GPS
Bluetooth technology
Military 810F Spec certified
Voice dial & speakerphone
Connect instantly using Mike Direct Connect service
Talk Around short-range walkie talkie
Lightweight at just 100.1 grams
Up to 4.7 hours talk time; up to 4 days standby time

You can view full MiKe Motorola i576s features, specifications, downloads and images by clicking here.

Posted in: MiKe Cell Phones

TELUS adds Samsung C414

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:35:36 PST

Today TELUS added the HSPA compatible Samsung C414 flip phone to their 3G+ lineup. A simple phone featuring threaded view messaging and a 2.0 MP camera, the Samsung C414 is available now starting from $49.99.

Samsung C414 Pricing

$49.99 with a 3-year term
$74.99 with a 2-year term
$99.99 with a 1-year term
$149.99 with no term

Samsung C414 Features

Alphanumeric keypad
Large 2.2" colour display
2.0 MP camera with video capture
Threaded view text and media messaging
Runs on the TELUS 3G+ network
External memory up to 16 GB (microSD)
Built-in browser for instant web access

You can view full TELUS Samsung C414 features, specifications, downloads and images by clicking here.

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for December 2010

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:43:16 PST

With 2011 now here the last month of 2010 saw the few changes in the Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones. Only the HTC 7 Surround fell off the list with the new BlackBerry Style 9670 replacing it. Click on a phone or smartphone to see it's full features, pricing, specifications, downloads and more.

#1 - BlackBerry Bold 9780	#2 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate	#3 - Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
#4 - BlackBerry Style 9670	#5 - LG Breeze	#6 - LG Cookie Plus

View previous Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones here:

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Best TELUS Mobility Mobile Phones of 2010

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:44:56 PST

Yesterday we listed our Best Smartphones of 2010 and today we're focusing on the Best TELUS Mobile Phones released this year. Our list includes phones from Samsung, LG and Nokia.

Compare the Samsung Elevate, LG Cookie Plus, Nokia 3710 and Samsung Evergreen to find the TELUS Mobile Phone that is right for you.

Samsung Elevate Released: June 30, 2010 A unique up-slide design No flipping or rotating between open and closed text and browsing modes Full QWERTY keyboard for quick messaging Access email, IM, Facebook® and Twitter® through browser more details
LG Cookie Plus Released: August 12, 2010 HSPA 850/1900 feature phone Facebook and LiveSquare™ Preloaded LG Widgets 3” Touch screen display with Virtual QWERTY keyboard 3MP camera with video capture Email, SMS, MMS and IM capable MP3 player more details
Nokia 3710 Released: June 4, 2010 Compact and easy to open flip with large numeric keys Integrated A-GPS with Nokia Maps application 3.2 megapixel camera with an LED flash and picture editing capabilities Call, message or volume key activated secondary display more details
Samsung Evergreen Released: November 12, 2010 Made from 70% recycled plastic. Works on the HSPA network Slide-out QWERTY keyboard 2.0 MP camera with video capture Integrated MP3 player Chat View SMS - threaded text messaging more details

If you're interested in purchasing any of the above Mobile Phones please visit a TELUS store near you.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Best TELUS Mobility Smartphones of 2010

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:00:16 PST

With just one week left in 2010 TPhones.ca has put together a list of the Best TELUS Mobility Smartphones that were released this year. Our list includes at least one of each of the available Smartphone platforms from Apple, Google, BlackBerry and Windows.

Compare the iPhone 4, BlackBerry Bold 9780, HTC Desire, Samsung Fascinate and HTC 7 Surround to find the TELUS Smartphone that is right for you.

Apple iPhone 4 Released: July 30, 2010 16 GB or 32 GB of internal storage Video calling with FaceTime Retina display with 960 by 640 resolution HD video recording 5 megapixel camera with LED flash Dual-mic noise suppression Apple A4 processor more details
BlackBerry Bold 9780 Released: November 12, 2010 BlackBerry OS 6.0 integrated 5.0 megapixel camera with video capture Push email with proprietary BlackBerry technology BlackBerry Messenger for instant communication Facebook, Twitter and You Tube apps specifically for BlackBerry Social feeds widget shows all updates and feeds at one place Fast loading web pages and streaming content Fluid and dynamic multi-media player more details
HTC Desire Released: July 8, 2010 Slide-out QWERTY keyboard with touchscreen Wi-fi (b/g/n), GPS and Bluetooth Android 2.2 with HTC Sense 2.0 5 megapixels with flash and 2x digital zoom 720p HD video capture Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot (connect up to 8 Wi-Fi devices) more details
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate Released: November 5, 2010 Watch HD movies, games, and ebooks on the 4" super AMOLED touchscreen Record videos in HD then wirelessly connect to TVs, monitors and laptops with AllShare Use Fascinate as a Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spot to surf anywhere on your laptop Easy integration of Google applications and services, just by entering your Google account username and password more details
HTC 7 Surround Released: October 12, 2010 Pin songs, playlists and websites to the customizable Windows Phone 7 start screen Easily sync and share media files with the integrated Zune Media Player Enjoy integrated Dolby® Surround Sound with SRS enabled speakers Set up a mobile entertainment centre with slide-out speakers and kickstand 5.0 MP camera with flash more details

If you're interested in purchasing any of the above TELUS Smartphones please visit a TELUS store near you.

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Top 10 TELUS Apple iPhone Games of 2010

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:56:56 PST

Have you recently purchased the TELUS Apple iPhone 4 and are looking for the top rated games for it? TPhones.ca has put together a great list of the top 10 games of 2010 for your new iPhone 4.

#1 - Angry Birds

#2 - Doodle Jump

#3 - Skee-Ball

#4 - Bejeweled 2 + Blitz

#5 - Fruit Ninja

#6 - Cut the Rope

#7 - ALL-IN-1 GAMEBOX

#8 - The Moron Test

#9 - Plants vs. Zombies

#10 - Pocket God

You can purchase any of the above iPhone apps through the iTunes store by clicking here.

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Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for November 2010

Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:28:53 PST

With November gone and the holiday retail season in full swing we saw only the Apple iPhone 4 remain in our Top 6 Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Cell Phones. What's even more interesting is that of the 4 Smartphones each is separate OS of Apple, BlackBerry, Android & Windows Phone 7. Click on a phone or smartphone to see it's full features, pricing, specifications, downloads and more.

#1 - Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)	#2 - BlackBerry Bold 9780	#3 - LG Breeze
#4 - Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate	#5 - HTC 7 Surround	#6 - LG Cookie Plus

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile Advertising Pushes their new Unlimited No Zones Plan

Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:04:00 PST

If you live in Ontario or Quebec you may have noticed the new Unlimited No Zones rate plan being offered by Koodo Mobile. They've featured it in some local advertising and is a great deal for those interested in unlimited calling. We've got full details below along with information on a Phone Sale they are having.

Koodo Mobile Unlimited No Zones Plan

$50 per month
Unlimited Local Calling with No Zones
Unlimited Messaging (Text and Picture)
Unlimited Local Family Calling
Includes Call Waiting, Conference Calling and Per-Second Billing

Offer expires December 31, 2010 and is available to residents of Ontario and Quebec only.

Koodo Mobile Phones Sale

Featured phones for sale include the Samsung Intensity, INQ Chat 3G and BlackBerry Curve 8530.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS adds BlackBerry Style 9670 Smartphone

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 14:52:12 PST

TELUS has added the BlackBerry Style™ 9670 smartphone. Featuring the new BlackBerry OS 6.0, the Style 9670 offers a more PC-like browsing experience - faster, richer web browsing, flash animation support, universal search, fast loading and multi-media content. And with the intuitive navigation you can fully utilize all of the Style's functionalities by discovery. The Style 9670 also features social networking integration with a social feeds widget that lets you view all updates, tweets, IM and news feeds in one click. The BlackBerry Style 9670 is available now at TELUS for the special introductory price of $79.99 on a 3-year term with a Voice & Data plan of $50 or greater, or on a BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Email & IM rate plan (regular 3-year term pricing is $229.99).

BlackBerry Style 9670 Pricing

$79.99 with a 3-year term
$299.99 with a 2-year term
$349.99 with a 1-year term
$399.99 with no term

BlackBerry Style 9670 Features

BlackBerry OS 6.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BlackBerry Messanger
Social networking integration
5.0 MP camera with flash and video capture
Push email for corporate, webmail and ISP email
Dual-Band: 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EVDO Rev A networks
8 GB microSD memory card and bonus BlackBerry desktop charger included

You can view full TELUS BlackBerry Style 9670 features, specifications, downloads and images by clicking here.

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New TELUS TV Commercial - Welcome to Mobile Paradise

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 17:25:41 PST

The latest TV Commercial from TELUS pushes their newest Smartphones to the song "Letting Go" by Team Waterpolo. This "Welcome to Mobile Paradise" commercial features the new LG Optimus 7 & BlackBerry Torch, older HTC Desire and a Dolphin.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Top TELUS Android Smartphone Fun & Games Apps

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:36:11 PST

Looking for the best Android Fun & Games Apps for your TELUS Android Smartphone? We've compiled a great list of free and pay to download apps below that will make your phone even better.

Angry Birds (Free)

The most popular iPhone game is finally on Android and is free. Unfortunately they currently only support Android 2.0 and up which is a bit of a drawback for TELUS customers stuck with a Motorola Backflip or Charm.

Robo Defense (Free/$2.99)

The essential tower defense game for your Android smartphone where you assemble a protective battalion of robots to keep out enemy invaders. Available in a free lite version and a paid full version with over 120 levels.

FXCamera (Free)

Jazz up your camera photos with this free app that let's you apply various effects to your pictures. Effect include:

ToyCam
Polandroid
Fisheye
Warhol
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Shazam (Free)

Heard a song on the radio but can't figure out what it is? Hold your Android Smartphone with the Shazam app up to the source for 15 seconds and it will find return the name of the artist and song. It has about an 80% success rate and is free with a premium version available for purchase.

Click here to browse and compare the latest TELUS Android Smartphones.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Top TELUS Android Smartphone Utility Apps

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:27:20 PST

Looking for the best Android Utility Apps for your TELUS Android Smartphone? We've compiled a great list of free Android Utility Apps below that will make your phone even better.

Advanced Task Killer (Free)

The Advanced Task Killer Android App allows you to stop running background processes or apps in memory. With the Android operating multiple apps can be running in memory concurrently which currently is its own Gift and Curse.

Dropbox (Free)

Dropbox allows you to sync folders of files between multiple computers using a cloud based service. This is a great utility for moving files between the office and home as well as between friends.

Evernote (Free)

Evernote for Android lets you capture your ideas, experiences, and inspirations as they happen, wherever you find yourself. Then easily search and find all your notes, even those created using Evernote on your desktop.

Opera Mini 5.1 Final (Free)

Opera Mini is the best web browser for Android Smartphones. It uses Opera's compression technology to shrink pages before they are sent to the phone resulting in faster page loads.

Click here to browse and compare the latest TELUS Android Smartphones.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds LG Optimus One with Google

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:27:18 PST

TELUS has launched the LG Optimus One with Google™ smartphone. Powered by Android 2.2, the Optimus One is packed with features including the ability to act as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to connect up to 8 devices wirelessly, easy integration of Google apps and services, seamless multi-tasking, and multiple homescreens that you can personalize with dynamic widgets and applications. The LG Optimus One with Google is available now from $0 with a 3-year term.

TELUS LG Optimus One with Google Pricing

$0 with a 3-year term
$99.99 with a 2-year term
$149.99 with a 1-year term
$199.99 with no term

TELUS LG Optimus One with Google Features

3.2 MP camera
3.2" HVGA touchscreen
Pre-installed Facebook® application
Multiple customizable homescreens
Google Navigation with turn-by-turn voice guidance
External memory expandable up to 32 GB via microSD
Navigate more easily and quickly with the enhanced browser
Share a Wi-Fi connection with up to 8 devices wirelessly or via USB
Technology: HSPA 850/1900; GSM/EDGE 850/1900/1800/1900

You can find the full TELUS LG Optimus One with Google features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Samsung Evergreen

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:07:22 PST

TELUS has added thew eco-friendly Samsung Evergreen™ HSPA capable phone - made from 70% recycled plastic. The Evergreen also features a full, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, threaded view text messaging, built-in MP3 player and a quick capture 2.0 MP camera. The phone has Bluetooth capabilities, voice dial, and an external memory expandable up to 16 GB via microSD card. The Samsung Evergreen is available now at TELUS for as little as $29.99 with a 3-year term.

TELUS Samsung Evergreen Pricing

$29.99 with a 3-year term
$49.99 with a 2-year term
$99.99 with a 1-year term
$149.99 with no term

TELUS Samsung Evergreen Features

Quick messaging meets eco-friendly design
Full, slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Quick capture 2.0 MP camera
Text, Picture & Video Messaging capable
Easy to follow threaded SMS conversations
Integrated MP3 player and expandable to 16GB
Global roaming capable handset

You can find the full TELUS Samsung Evergreen features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:23:09 PST

TELUS has added the Android powered Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate™ 3G+ touchscreen smartphone, bringing you brilliant HD on an ultra-thin 4" super AMOLED display. The Galaxy S Fascinate, which will be upgradeable to Android 2.2 this coming winter, also features a 5.0 MP camera with HD video, easy integration of Google applications and services, the ability to multi-task seamlessly, and customizable homescreens with dynamic widgets and applications. You can also use your Fascinate as a Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spot to surf anywhere on your laptop. The Samsung Galaxy S Facinate 3G+ is available now at TELUS for the special price of $149.99 on a 3-year term.

TELUS Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+ Pricing

$149.99 on a 3-year term
$429.99 on a 2-year term
$479.99 on a 1-year term
$529.99 on no term

TELUS Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+ Features

Huge, 4" super AMOLED display
5.0 MP camera with HD video capture
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities
Easy integration of Google applications and services
Use different applications at the same time and multi-task with ease
Multiple home screens that you can fully personalize
Record videos in HD then wirelessly connect to TVs, monitors and laptops with AllShare

You can find the full TELUS Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+ features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Windows Phone HTC 7 Surround

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 16:55:35 PST

Enjoy music, videos and games in Dolby® Surround sound on the new Windows Phone 7 powered HTC 7 Surround™. The HTC 7 Surround brings a rich multimedia experience to a stylish, compact device. Featuring slide-out dual stereo speakers that provide full, Dolby Mobile or SRS WOW HD surround sound, the HTC 7 Surround brings you enhanced mobile entertainment, making video, music and games on the go better than ever. The HTC 7 Surround also features a huge, 16 GB internal memory, Xbox LIVE integration, 5.0 MP camera with HD video and a powerful 1 GHz processor. The HTC Surround is available now at TELUS for the special price of $99.99 with a 3-year term.

TELUS HTC 7 Surround Pricing:

$99.99 with a 3-year term
$399.99 with a 2-year term
$449.99 with a 1-year term
$499.99 with no term

TELUS HTC 7 Surround Features:

Large, 3.8" WVGA touchscreen
16 GB of internal memory
5.0 MP camera with flash
Facebook® application
Integrated Zune Media Player
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities
1 GHz Qualcomm QSD8520 processor
Unique slide-out speakers and kickstand
Dolby® Surround Sound with SRS enabled speakers
Customizable Windows Phone 7 start screen with Live Tiles

You can find the full TELUS HTC 7 Surround features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds Windows Phone LG Optimus 7

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:46:03 PST

Windows Phone 7 has arrived at TELUS with the launch of the LG Optimus 7 smartphone. Running on the HSPA network and Windows Phone 7 platform, the LG Optimus 7 gives you social networking at your fingertips. The Windows Live Tiles features gives you status updates, messages and emails right to your homescreen, and the integrated Bing search engine gives you relevant, location based information. You can also connect to a DNLA enabled TV vis AirPlay and share your pictures and videos on the big screen. You can also record video in HD, and enjoy an enriched gaming experience with the Xbox LIVE integration. The LG Optimus 7 is available now at TELUS for the special price of $99.99 with a 3-year term.

TELUS LG Optimus 7 Pricing:

$99.99 with a 3-year term
$399.99 with a 2-year term
$449.99 with a 1-year term
$499.99 with no term

TELUS LG Optimus 7 Features:

Large, 3.8" touchscreen
5.0 MP camera with flash and HD video recording
Get status updates, messages and emails on the Windows Phone 7 live tiles
Play To allows you to Connect to a DNLA enabled TV to share your pictures and videos
Use integrated Bing search to give you relevant, location based information
Capture and play back with 720p HD video recording
Voice-to-text for handsfree work

You can find the full TELUS LG Optimus 7 features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS adds BlackBerry Bold 9780

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:24:07 PST

TELUS has added the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9780, featuring the processing power, speed and functionality of the BlackBerry 6.0 OS. Enjoy desktop-like browsing an an enriched multimedia experience. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 features 5.0 MP camera, push email with BlackBerry proprietary technology, social feeds widget and social networking apps designed specifically for BlackBerry devices, quick loading web pages and streaming, the familiar BlackBerry Messenger, and a dynamic multimedia player. Available now at TELUS for the special price of $99.99 with a 3-year term.

TELUS BlackBerry Bold 9780 Pricing:

$99.99 with a 3-year term
$399.99 with a 2-year term
$449.99 with a 1-year term
$499.99 with no term

TELUS BlackBerry Bold 9780 Features:

Best-in-class right-now communications
Push email with proprietary BlackBerry technology
BlackBerry Messenger for instant communication
Facebook, Twitter and You Tube apps specifically for BlackBerry
Social feeds widget shows all updates and feeds at 1 place
Fast loading web pages and streaming content
Fluid and dynamic multi-media player
Best-in-class battery life

You can find the full TELUS BlackBerry Bold 9780 features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile adds LG Cookie Plus

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:22:17 PST

Koodo Mobile has launched the HSPA capable LG Cookie Plus. The LG Cookie Plus features a 3.0" touchscreen, 3.0 MP camera with video capture, media player, Bluetooth and aGPS capabilities, pre-installed LG homescreen widgets, and expandable memory via microSD card and avatar based social networking. The LG Cookie Plus ia availabe now at Koodo for $175 (or as low as $25 with a Koodo Tab).

Koodo Mobile LG Cookie Plus Features:

3G HSPA 850/1900
Media player
Bluetooth technology
Expandable memory (microSD)
3.0 MP camera with video capture
Customizable with 3 panels of homescreens
Twitter® and Facebook® homescreen widgets
Stay-in-touch with avatar based socializing

You can find the full Koodo Mobile LG Cookie Plus features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

Most Popular TELUS Smartphones & Phones for October 2010

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:39:49 PST

We've put together a quick list of the most popular TELUS Smartphones & Mobile Phones for the month of October 2010. Click on a phone or smartphone to see it's full features, pricing, specifications, downloads and more.

#1 - Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)	#2 - BlackBerry Torch 9800	#3 - LG Shine Plus
#4 - BlackBerry Curve 3G	#5 - Samsung Galaxy Apollo	#6 - Samsung Elevate

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Windows LG Optimus 7 Coming Soon to TELUS

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:44:49 PST

The LG Optimus 7, powered by Windows Phone 7, will be coming soon to TELUS. With the LG Optimus 7, you get social networking at you fingertips - and with the new 'Play To' feature, you can share multimedia files with other devices. The smartphone also features Windows Live tiles, where you can get status updates, messages and emails, and an integrated Bing search engine to give you relevant, location based information. The LG Optimus 7 will also support numerous TELUS services, including TELUS mobile radio, TELUS mobile TV, TELUS mobile music, as well as text, picture, instant and video messaging.

TELUS LG Optimus™ 7 Features:

3.8" WVGA touchscreen
Facebook® application
16 GB internal memory
Powerful 1 GHz Qualcomm processor
Voice-to-text for handsfree use
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities
Play To features lets you share multimedia files
5.0 MP camera with flash and 720p HD video capture and playback
The ability to connect to a DNLA enabled TV via AirPlay to share your pictures and videos

You can find more TELUS LG Optimus Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Windows HTC 7 Surround Coming Soon to TELUS

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:04:26 PST

TELUS will soon be releasing the HTC 7 Surround, powered by the highly anticipated Windows Phone 7 platform. Expected to be available in the coming weeks, the HTC 7 Surround features all your multimedia needs. And with the unique slide-out speaker and kickstand, you can set up your mobile entertainment centre on the go.

TELUS HTC 7 Surround™ Features:

Windows Phone 7 platform
5.0 MP camera with flash
16 GB internal memory
Facebook® application
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities
Sync and share media files with the integrated Zune Media Player
Enjoy integrated Dolby® Surround Sound with SRS enabled speakers
Pin songs, playlists and websites to the customizable Windows Phone 7 start screen
Unique slide-out speakers and kickstand

You can find more TELUS HTC 7 Surround powered by Windows 7 Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy Apollo Now Available

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:48:25 PST

TELUS has released the Samsung Galaxy Apollo smartphone to its 3G+ lineup. Featuring a large touchscreen, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and multiple messaging options, the Samsung Galaxy Apollo is a great social networking device - integrate Google applications and services, get consolidated social networking updates streamed to your handset, multi-task with ease, and get a desktop-like browsing experience. Available now at TELUS starting at $49.99.

TELUS Samsung Galaxy Apollo Pricing:

$49.99 with a 3-year contract
$149.99 with a 2-year contract
$199.99 with a 1-year contract
$249.99 with no contract

TELUS Samsung Galaxy Apollo Features:

Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Facebook Application
Fully integrated Gmail
Android 2.1 Éclair OS with TouchWiz
Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging
Access and sync apps like Gmail, Google Talk & Google Maps
Customize screens with widgets, apps, notes, games, and more
Virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology

You can find the full TELUS Samsung Galaxy Apollo Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

LG Shine Plus with Google Now Available from TELUS

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:44:12 PST

TELUS has released the LG Shine Plus with Google smartphone to its HSPA lineup. The touchscreen smartphone runs on Android Éclair 2.1 OS with LG Elements, has a large 3.2" display and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and features a 5.0 MP camera with video capture, assisted GPS, Wi-Fi connectivity, an MP3 player, multiple messaging options and an external memory expandable up to 32 GB. Make the phone more personal with widgets, apps, notes, games and more with 7easily customizable screens. The LG Shine Plus is available now for as low as $69.99 with select 3-year terms.

TELUS LG Shine Plus with Google Pricing

$69.99 with a 3-year contract
$199.99 with a 2-year contract
$249.99 with a 1-year contract
$299.99 with no contract

TELUS LG Shine Plus with Google Features

A-GPS & Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Android Éclair 2.1 OS with LG Elements
Text, picture, video & instant messaging
7 customizable home screens
5.0 MP autofocus camera with built in LED flash, video capture and photo editor
Message with the touchscreen or the slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Find local apps and get weekly recommendations with LG App Advisor
Access and sync Google apps like Gmail™, Google Talk, Google Maps, YouTube and more with a single log-in

You can find the full TELUS LG Shine Plus with Google Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy Apollo Coming Soon to TELUS

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:58:19 PST

TELUS will soon be releasing the Samsung Galaxy Apollo Android smartphone. The phone will operate on the TELUS 3G+ network, and features the Android 2.1 Éclair operating system, a large, 3.2" touchscreen, multimedia player, built-in Wi-Fi and A-GPS, 3.0 MP camera with auto-focus and video capture and an external memory expandable up to 32 GB. A launch date has not been confirmed yet, but expect to see it at your local TELUS dealer soon!

TELUS Samsung Galaxy Apollo Pricing

$49.99 on a 3-year term
$249.99 with no term

TELUS Samsung Galaxy Apollo Features

A-GPS
FM Radio
Multimedia player
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothÂ® technology
Expandable memory up to 32GB (microSD)
Text, picture, video and instant messaging
Up to 9 hours talk time, up to 24 days standby
3.0 MP camera with auto-focus and video capture
Large, 3.2" touchscreen with virtual QWERTY keypad
3G+ HSPA 850/1900; GSM 850/900/1800/1900

You can find the full TELUS Samsung Galaxy Apollo Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS launching BlackBerry Torch 9800 September 24th

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:27:16 PST

TELUS today announced it will be releasing the BlackBerry Torch 9800 on September 24th. The BlackBerry Torch will be the first to offer the new operating system, BlackBerry OS 6.0, featuring a redesigned interface, expanded messaging capabilities, enhanced multimedia experience and universal search feature. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 will pack 8 GB of media storage out-of-the-box (4GB onboard + 4GB memory card, expandable up to 32 GB, included), a 5.0 MP camera with multiple functions and video recording, built-in Wi-Fi (b/g/n) connectivity and GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging.

TELUS BlackBerry Torch 9800 Features:

Wi-Fi & A-GPS
Facebook® application
Push email and BlackBerry Messenger
5.0 MP camera with flash and video capture
Full size touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry® friendly Facebook®, Twitter® and YouTube™ apps
BlackBerry® 6 device software for intuitive navigation and Universal Search
UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

You can find the full TELUS BlackBerry Torch 9800 Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Expands 3G+ Coverage in Saskatchewan

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:15:05 PST

The TELUS 3G+ network in Saskatchewan has arrived. Experience high-speed voice and data services, with download speeds of up to 21 Mbps. Customers can also upgrade their device to the latest, top of the line smartphones, including the Motorola Charm or Backflip, BlackBerry Curve 3G, HTC Desire or the highly coveted Apple iPhone 4. Coverage is not yet complete, but plans to provide full coverage to the Southern part of Saskatchewan are expected to be completed by the winter of 2011.

To go along with the launch of the new network, TELUS is offering two Saskatchewan Promotional Plans: Voice Saskatchewan 30 and Voice & Data Saskatchewan 50. Both plans include:

150 daytime minutes (with up to 200 bonus minutes)
Unlimited 6pm evenings and weekends
Unlimited nationwide family calling
Nationwide 5 Favourite Numbers
Your choice of either double daytime minutes, an additional 5 Favourite Numbers or unlimited text messaging
The Voice & Data 50 plan includes 1GB of data (tethering included)

Local number availability has also been expanded to include:

Saskatoon
Regina
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
North Battleford
Prince Albert
Lloydminster
Yorkton
Weyburn
Estevan

To view the latest TELUS Phones & Smartphones, please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Motorola Charm Now Available from TELUS

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:04:38 PST

TELUS has added the Motorola Charm with MOTOBLUR to its smartphone lineup. Sync your accounts and stay up-to-date with your social circle. The Motorola Charm features the updated MOTOBLUR 1.5, with the addition of Social Status and Quick Contact funtions.

TELUS Motorola Charm Pricing

$ 29.99 on a 3-year contract
$149.99 on a 2-year contract
$199.99 on a 1-year contract
$249.99 on a monthly contract

TELUS Motorola Charm Features

Enjoy the Android experience when you log in with your single Google account and sync apps like Gmail, Google Talk, Google Maps, YouTube, and more right to your phone.
Access tens of thousands of free and paid apps available from the continuously growing Android Market™.
Stay up-to-date with MOTOBLUR™ and updates from Facebook, Twitter and more.
Personalize your mobile experience with 7 customizable home screens and resizable widgets.
Easily fits into your pocket with its slim and unique square shape.
Keep in touch with the always on MOTOBLUR widgets: Messages, Happenings and new to MOTOBLUR 1.5, Social Status and Quick Contact.

TELUS Motorola Charm Specifications

HSPA 850/1900/2100
2.8” HVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
3.0 MP camera
Physical full QWERTY keyboard
microSD slot expandable to 32GB
MOTOBLUR 1.5

You can find the full TELUS Motorola Charm Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

New TELUS TV Commercial features a Dolphin and the HTC Desire

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:32:45 PST

With the addition of the HTC Desire, TELUS has begun showing a TV Commercial featuring the Android powered smartphone. The commercial prominently features a dolphin surrounded by mathematical equations with The Answer by Josh Schroeder playing in the background. We also catch a glimpse of two other devices that appear to be the coming soon Motorola Charm and the just released BlackBerry Curve 3G.

You can find the full Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads for the Smartphones in this commercial here:

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

BlackBerry Curve 3G now available from TELUS

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:25:00 PST

TELUS had added the BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300) smartphone to its HSPA 3G+ network. This newest iteration BlackBerry Curve iteration is upgradeable to BlackBerry OS 6.0 this fall and comes pre-loaded wtih Twitter and Facebook apps.

TELUS BlackBerry Curve 3G Pricing:

$79.99 on a 3 year contract
$229.99 on a 2 year contract
$279.99 on a 1 -year contract
$329.99 with no contract

TELUS BlackBerry Curve 3G Features:

TELUS HSPA/3G+ Network Compatible
Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth
BlackBerry® Messenger
2.44" TFT LCD with 320 x 240 pixel resolution
Media Player with dedicated media keys on the top of the device
2 megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom and Video capture
BlackBerry OS 5.0 (upgradeable)
BlackBerry App World
Expandable microSD memory up to 32 GB

You can find the full TELUS BlackBerry Curve 3G Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

LG Cookie Plus Now Availabe at TELUS

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:52:42 PST

TELUS has added the LG Cookie Plus touchscreen phone to their 3G+ mobile phone lineup.

LG Cookie Plus Pricing:

$ 29.99 on a 3-year contract
$ 79.99 on a 2-year contract
$129.99 on a 1-year contract
$179.99 with no contract

LG Cookie Plus Features:

A simple and affordable touchscreen device for those on the go, featuring HTML browsing and an easy to use, intuitive user interface.
Stay in touch with the 6 contacts that you communicate with the most using LiveSquare™. Make socializing fun by assigning them an avatar.
Create your own unique experience with 3 panels of home screens and 13
preloaded widgets.
Microsoft Exchange support (email only)

LG Cookie Plus Specifications:

HSPA 850/1900Mhz feature phone
Quad-Band GSM
3” Touch screen display (240 x 400)
Virtual QWERTY keyboard
3MP camera with video capture
LG Widgets
Email, SMS, MMS and IM capable
MP3 player
Expandable microSD slot up to 16GB
Bluetooth for wireless accessories

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

HTC Desire Now Available from TELUS

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:33:10 PST

TELUS has added the much anticipated HTC Desire Android powered smartphone to their line-up.

HTC Desire Pricing:

$79.99 on a 3 year contract
$349.99 on a 2 year contract
$399.99 on a 1 year contract
$449.99 no contract or prepaid

HTC Desire Features:

Android 2.1 with HTC Sense
3.7" touchscreen with 480 X 800 WVGA
5 megapixel color camera with Face detection, Auto focus, flash, Geotagging and Widescreen photo capture
Bluetooth, Wi-fi, GPS
Media Player
Full HTML Web Browser

You can find the full TELUS HTC Desire Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Apple iPhone 4 Now Available from TELUS

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:35:24 PST

The Apple iPhone 4 is now available in Canada from TELUS. TELUS is offering the latest iPhone for $159 on a 3 year contract for the 1 GB version while the larger 32 GB iPhone is available for $269. TELUS actually dropped the price of the iPhone to compete with Bell, Rogers, Fido & Virgin Mobile as they previously had plans to offer it at $199 and $299.

Apple iPhone 4 16GB Pricing

$159 on a 3 year contract
$649 no contract

Apple iPhone 4 32GB Pricing

$269 on a 3 year contract
$749 no contract

TELUS hasn't announced upgrade pricing like Rogers so expect upgrade pricing to vary customer to customer.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

INQ Chat 3G Now Available from TELUS & Koodo Mobile

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:46:54 PST

The entry level INQ Chat 3G is now available from both TELUS & Koodo Mobile. Earlier this month we heard that this 3G+/HSPA compatible smartphone would be coming soon to TELUS & Koodo. We've got full pricing along with features & specifications for the phone listed below.

TELUS Pricing

$0 - 2 or 3 year contract
$129.99 - 1 year contract
$179.99 - no contract

Koodo Mobile Pricing

Koodo Mobile is offering the INQ Chat 3G for $200 on their tab system.

INQ Chat 3G Features:

3G+/HSPA Network Compatible
One inbox for all your texts, Facebook messages, Tweets and emails
Tabbed internet browsing
QWERTY keyboard
3.2 megapixel camera with video capture
MP3 player
Speakerphone
Bluetooth technology for stereo and hands-free accessories
SIM card included and HSPA compatible

For full INQ Chat 3G Features, Specifications, Downloads and Images please visit one of the following pages:

Posted in: Koodo Mobile, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Apple iPhone 4 July 30th Launch Details

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:33:39 PST

TELUS will be adding the much anticipated Apple iPhone 4 on July 30th starting at $199. Interesting notes regarding the launch:

TELUS Stores will only have 10 to 15 combined units available per store.
As expected the White iPhone 4 will not be available at launch.
Apple will also be selling the iPhone 4 unlocked at all Apple stores for full retail price.

Apple iPhone 4 16 GB Black Pricing:

$199 on a 3 year contract
$649 no contract

Apple iPhone 4 32 GB Black Pricing:

$299 on a 3 year contract
$749 no contract

You can find a screenshot of their pricing below.

TELUS Apple iPhone 4 Marketing Material

iPhone 4 is the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone was introduced. It makes video calling a reality with a front-facing camera. Plus, it also includes a 5 megapixel camera that takes photos and records HD video. Its Retina display is the highest resolution ever on a phone and it makes text, images, and video look fantastic. And with iOS 4, you can easily switch between apps with multitasking, and organize hundreds of apps into folders.

Apple iPhone 4 new features:

FaceTime video calling

Make a video call from one iPhone 4 to another anywhere there's a Wi-Fi network
It's as easy as making a regular voice call, no setup required
Switch to the rear camera with a tap to show live video to others

Retina display

The highest resolution display ever built into a phone
Four times as many pixels as iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4 features 960 by 640 resolution
Pixel density (326 pixels per inch), makes text, images, and video look sharper, smoother, and more realistic

All-new design

The world's thinnest smartphone
Glass and stainless-steel enclosure
More durable and scratch-resistant due to chemically strengthened glass on the front and back that's 30 times harder than plastic

We've got full Apple iPhone 4 Features, Specifications, Downloads and Images on Tphones.ca here:

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Mike Motorola i1 Android Smartphone Coming this Fall

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:24:32 PST

Mike will be adding their first Android Powered Smartphone this fall with the Motorola i1. You can pre-register for the Motorola i1 on the TELUS Mike web site by clicking here. No pricing has been announced by Mike at this time.

Motorola i1 Features:

Mike Direct Connect® and Group Call
Android 1.5 OS
3.1" HVGA touch screen display
Push email that automatically syncs with business and personal email and calendar accounts
Full Mil Spec certified for blowing rain, dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure, salt fog, humidity and solar radiation
5 megapixel camera with flash and video capabilities
Full SMS text capability with message threading
Access to thousands of apps from the Android Marker™

We'll have full Motorola i1 features, specifications, downloads and images over the coming weeks.

Posted in: MiKe Cell Phones

INQ Chat 3G also Coming Soon to Koodo Mobile

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:40:31 PST

Koodo Mobile will also be adding the INQ Chat 3G in the near future. The INQ Chat 3G features Facebook, Windows Live, Skype, Twitter applications and integration.

The INQ Chat 3G should be the third HSPA compatible phone released by Koodo Mobile after the Nokia 3710 and Samsung Elevate. We don't have pricing or a launch date at this time but expect to know more in the near future.

Koodo INQ Chat 3G Features:

Koodo HSPA Network Compatible
Facebook, Windows Live, Skype, Twitter applications and integration
2.2" QVGA display with 320 x 240 resolution
3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture
QWERTY Keypad
Expandable microSD memory up to 8GB
Media Player, GPS & Bluetooth

For full Koodo Mobile INQ Chat 3G features, specifications, downloads and images please click here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS INQ Chat 3G Coming Soon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:27:30 PST

The UK based INQ Chat 3G Smartphone will be coming later this summer to TELUS. The INQ Chat 3G takes aim at overpriced QWERTY keyboard touting smartphones giving the user access to all of their social media in one low cost device.

TELUS INQ Chat 3G Features:

3G+ Network Compatible
Facebook, Windows Live, Skype, Twitter applications and integration
2.2" QVGA display with 320 x 240 resolution
3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture
QWERTY Keyboard
Expandable microSD memory up to 8GB
Media Player, GPS & Bluetooth

For full TELUS INQ Chat 3G features, specifications, downloads and images please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile Samsung Elevate Coming Soon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:56:22 PST

Koodo Mobile will be adding their second HSPA cell phone with the Samsung Elevate later this summer. TELUS released the Samsung Elevate late last month at $49.99 on a 3 year contract. Expect the Samsung Elevate to start at about $175 on the Koodo tab when launched.

Koodo Mobile currently has one other HSPA phone with the Nokia 3710.

Samsung Elevate Features

HSPA 850/1900
Vertical slide-up QWERTY keyboard
Access email, IM, Facebook® and Twitter® through browser
1.3 megapixel camera with video capture capabilities
2.6" (240 x 320) QVGA display
Media player
Expandable microSD memory slot up to 32GB
Bluetooth, Speakerphone
Text, Picture & Multimedia Messaging

For full Koodo Mobile Samsung Elevate features, specifications, downloads and more please click here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS Nokia E72 Now Available

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:54:09 PST

TELUS has decided to introduced the Nokia E72 a few days earlier than we previously reported. The Nokia E72 is the successor to the Nokia E71 and features a faster processor, better camera and new OS. We've got full pricing, features, specifications and launch flyers listed below.

Pricing:

$99.99 on a 3 year contract
$249.99 on a 2 year contract
$299.99 on a 1 year contract
$349.99 no contract

Key Features:

Get HTML emails in real time through Mail for Exchange as well as your Hotmail, Gmail, and other personal accounts.
View and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents using the preloaded Quick Office application.
Get turn-by-turn voice instructions and detailed city guides as part of your free lifetime navigation license.
Enter the Ovi storefront and browse through thousands of applications, games, wallpapers, and themes
Use your device to access essential work documents and other files stored on your computer – all through Ovi Files

Specifications:

3G HSPA 850/1900 + Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Nokia Series 60 3rd Edition OS
2.36” (320 x 240) QVGA display
Intuitive Optical Navi Key
5MP Carl Zeiss autofocus camera with LED flash and video capture
QWERTY keyboard for easy message composure
One-touch keys for Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email
Dual home screen modes for business and personal preferences
Secondary VGA camera for video calling
Integrated A-GPS
Media Player with expandable microSD slot up to 16GB
Bluetooth, FM radio capable, Speakerphone
HTML web browser

For full TELUS Nokia E72 Features, Specifications, Downloads and Accessories please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS HTC Desire Android Smartphone Coming Soon

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:34:25 PST

The HTC Desire with Android 2.1 & HTC Sense will be coming soon to TELUS. We don't yet know when this smartphone will be available but we're hoping for later this summer.

TELUS currently offers three other Android Smartphoneswith the Motorola Milestone, Motorola Backflip and HTC Hero.

HTC Desire Features

Android 2.1 with HTC Sense
3.7" touchscreen with 480 X 800 WVGA
5 megapixel color camera with Face detection, Auto focus, flash, Geotagging and Widescreen photo capture
Wi-fi (802.11 b/g), GPS, Bluetooth
Android Apps & Marketplace

For full TELUS HTC Desire Featurs, Specifications, Images and Downloads please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Samsung Elevate Now Available

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:30:14 PST

TELUS is now offering the Samsung Elevate slide-up full QWERTY keyboard 3G+ cell phone. We've got full pricing and phone features listed below.

Samsung Elevate Pricing

$49.99 - 3 year term
$99.99 - 2 year term
$149.99 - 1 year term
$199.99 - No term

Samsung Elevate Features

Slide-up Full QWERTY Keyword for quick messaging
No flipping or rotating between open and closed text and browsing modes
Access email, IM, Facebook® and Twitter® through browser
2.6" (240 x 320) QVGA touchscreen
1.3 megapixel camera
Music Player and Bluetooth
Expandable microSD memory up to 32GB
3G+ HSPA 850/1900

For full TELUS Samsung Elevate features, specifications, downloads and images please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile adds the HSPA Compatible Nokia 3710

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:14:21 PST

Koodo Mobile officially launched their new HSPA network today with the Nokia 3710. The Nokia 3710, a basic gsm based flip phone, was launched by TELUS on June 3rd of this month. Koodo Mobile is currently offering the phone starting at $175 on their tab system.

Nokia 3710 Features

SIM card included and HSPA compatible
Music Player
Compact and easy to open flip with large numeric keys
Integrated A-GPS with Nokia Maps application
3.2 megapixel camera with an LED flash and picture editing capabilities
Call, message or volume key activated secondary display
Bluetooth
Expandable microSD Memory

For full Koodo Mobile Nolia 3710 features, specifications, downloads and images please click here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS Nokia E72 Smartphone coming July 11th

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:16:34 PST

Nokia has announced that the Nokia E72 Smartphone will be coming to TELUS on July 11th. The Nokia E72 improves upon the Nokia E71 with a faster processor, better camera and new Symbian OS.

Nokia E72 Features

5 megapixel camera
Processor speed bumped up to 600 MHz from 369 MHz
3G+ with 2 Mbps HSUPA
Symbian 3rd. Edition OS
128 MB of RAM
240 x 320 QVGA display
Full QWERTY Keyboard
Media Player
GPS
Wi-Fi
3G+

You can view the full Nokia E72 features, specifications, downloads and images here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Nokia 3710 with A-GPS Nokia Maps Now Available

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:05:04 PST

TELUS has added the Nokia 3710 flip phone with Nokia Maps A-GPS Application.

Nokia 3710 Prices

3 yr contract - $49.99
2 yr contract - $79.99
1 yr contract - $129.99
no contract - $179.99

Nokia 3710 Features

3G+ Cell Phone
Music Player
Compact and easy to open flip with large numeric keys
Integrated A-GPS with Nokia Maps application
3.2 megapixel camera with an LED flash and picture editing capabilities
Call, message or volume key activated secondary display
Bluetooth
Expandable Memory

For full Nolia 3710 features, specifications, downloads and images please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Pushes Android Smartphones in new Advertising

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:43:00 PST

TELUS has begun pushing their exclusive Android Smartphones in new advertising. Smartphones include the HTC Hero, Motorola Milestone and newly released Motorola Backflip with MOTOBLUR. You can see the full page advertisement below.

Compare TELUS Android, BlackBerry & iPhone Smartphones on Tphones.ca.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Koodo Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8530 Now Available

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:37:53 PST

Koodo Mobile has added their first BlackBerry Smartphone with the BlackBerry Curve 8530. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 starts at $300 on their tab and can be reduced to $150.

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Features

QWERTY keyboard
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Facebook & Twitter Apps
2.0 megapixel camera with video capture
BlackBerry Media Player with dedicated media keys
Expandable microSD memory up to 32 GB

You can find full BlackBerry Curve 8530 Features, Specifications, Downloads and Image on Tphones.ca by clicking here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS BlackBerry Pearl 9100 in Pink Now Available

Fri, 28 May 2010 16:47:48 PST

TELUS has added the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 in Pink to their BlackBerry Smartphone line-up. in April we announced that the new 3G Pearl would be coming soon. Rogers released the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 earlier this month.

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Pricing

$29.99 on a 3 year term
$249.99 on a 2 year term
$299.99 on a 1 year term
$349.99 no term

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Features

Suretype Keyboard with Optical Trackpad
624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30 hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset
3.2 megapixel camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry(R) Maps, as well as photo geotagging
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) (first BlackBerry smartphone to support 'n')
Expandable microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards, with a 2 GB card included

For full BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Features, Specifications, Downloads, Images and Accessories please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Motorola Backflip with MOTOBLUR Now Available

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:27:18 PST

TELUS has added the previously announced Motorola Backflip with MOTOBLUR to their 3G+ Smartphone line-up. The Motorola Backflip is the first MOTOBLUR Smartphone to launch in Canada with the Motorola DEXT & Motorola Quench to follow from Bell & Rogers.

TELUS is releasing the Motorola Backflip starting at:

$99.99 - 3 year contract with minimum $50 voice & data plan
$249.99 - 3 year contract
$299.99 - 2 year contract
$349.99 - 1 year contract
$399.99 - no contract

MOTOBLUR Features:

MOTOBLUR on the Backflip syncs multiple social networks streaming your posts, tweets, feeds and contacts, all together in real time
Sync your contacts between social networks, phonebook, and personal and work emails
Contacts are automatically updated with their latest status updates and profile pics • Clients who lose their phones won’t lose their data as MOTOBLUR automatically backs-up all your contacts, log-in information, email and social networking messages and can be restored easily on a new handset
Capture pics and videos with Backflip’s 5MP camera and upload them instantly to all your favourite social networking sites at once

Other Backflip Features:

Backflip’s built-in BACKTRACK navigation panel works without having to touch the screen or obstruct your view
Reverse-hinged full QWERTY keyboard creates extra room, which means extra comfort, more accuracy and happier thumbs
Backflip’s unique reverse flip design enables table top alarm clock and media mode • Use built-in widgets and access thousands of free applications from the continuously growing Android MarketTM
Create up to 5 home-screens for widgets and news feeds
Integrated Google applications: YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk

Specifications:

UMTS/HSPA 850/1900Mhz
3.1-in. HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) touchscreen
5 megapixel auto focus camera with video capture
Android 1.5
Physical and virtual keyboards
MS exchange support
Wi-Fi® capable (802.11 b,g)
3.5mm headset jack
microSD slot expandable to 32GB
Battery life 6 hrs continuous usage, 315 hrs standby
Size: 53.0 x 108.0 x 15.3 mm
Weight: 133 grams

You can compare the Motorola Backflip to other TELUS BlackBerry, iPhone & Smartphones via the Tphones.ca web site.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS BlackBerry Pearl 3G Coming Soon

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:08:25 PST

Today TELUS announced they will be launching the BlackBerry Pearl 3G in early May. The Pearl 3G will be available in Black & Pink (exclusive to TELUS) and will start at just $29.99 on a 3 year contract.

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G will feature:

20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard with SureType(R) software that completes words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate
624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a comfortable keyboard for fast typing
Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30 hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset
3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry(R) Maps, as well as photo geotagging
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) (first BlackBerry smartphone to support 'n')
microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards, with a 2 GB card included

You can compare the BlackBerry Pearl 3G to other TELUS Smartphones via our web site.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

LG Breeze™ Now Available from TELUS

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 16:54:19 PST

TELUS has added LG Breeze™ to their 3G+ cell phone line-up. The LG Breeze is currently available at the following price points:

$49.99 on a 3 year plan
$129.99 on a 2 year plan
$179.99 on a 1 year plan
$229.99 with no contract

The TELUS LG Breeze features:

2.8" Touch screen - 252K Colours TFT, 240 x 400 pixels
Text, IM, email, and send MMS with the QWERTY keyboard
Stay connected with LG LiveSquare avatar alerts on the touchscreen
Customize your home screen with Twitter® and Facebook® widgets
3.0 megapixel camera
MP3 player
Expandable memory - up to 16 GB

For full LG Breeze Features, Specifications, Images and Downloads please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile El Tabador Commercials

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:28:26 PST

Koodo Mobile has just released a whole bunch of El Tabador commercials. The commercials center around their new advertising of the 4" mexican wrestler out to tackle the Canadian wireless market.

El Tabador's Destiny

No Commitments

The Man Behind the Mask

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS Biggest Fastest Mobile Network Advertising

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:23:10 PST

If you picked up a copy of the Metro News this morning you may have noticed city specific TELUS Advertising. We've included screenshots of the ad for Toronto & Vancouver below that feature the TELUS Hippo we featured earlier this month.

Both Vancouver & Toronto advertisements feature the Motorola Milestone, BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Huawei E182E Mobile Internet Key. The Toronto ad also features the HTC Hero Android Smartphone.

Toronto

Vancouver

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Koodo Mobile adds the LG Banter

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:06:54 PST

Today Koodo Mobile added the LG Banter to their cell phone line-up. The LG Banter starts at just $125 on the Koodo Mobile tab. It was released by TELUS in February of this year.

The Koodo Mobile LG Banter features:

Exchangeable face plates included (grey, blue, purple)
Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard
1.3 Megapixel camera
MP3 player with built-in microSD slot (expandable up to 16GB)
Bluetooth® technology for stereo and hands-free accessories

You can find full LG Banter features, specifications, images and downloads by clicking here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

New Koodo Mobile Advertising Campaign

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:25:40 PST

Koodo Mobile has just launched a new advertising campagin centered upon a "Lucha Libre" inspired character. They've experiment with a number of different advertising campaigns since their inception in March 2009.

Expect to see similar Wrestling inspired Koodo Mobile ads in subway stations, bus stops and billboards across Canada.

Tab In for Phone Freedom

Throw that Pesky Contract Over the Ropes

Web Site Banner Advertising

You can also find a full list of Koodo Mobile cell phones on our web site to browse and compare.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

New TELUS TV Commercial "Splish Splash"

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:45:06 PST

With the addition of the Motorola Milestone, TELUS has begun showing a TV Commercial featuring the Android powered Smartphone. The commercial prominently features a hippo happily swimming within the Milestone.

The song used in the commercial is titled "Splish Splash" by Mina Mazzini orginally by Bobby Darin. You can see the full TV commercial below.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Coming Soon: Motorola Backflip with MOTOBLUR

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:33:09 PST

TELUS has announced that they will soon be releasing the Motorola Backflip with MOTOBLUR Android Smartphone later this year. Yesterday Motorola announced that they would be bringing the Backflip, DEXT & QUENCH to Canada early this year. We don't have price points or a firm release date at this time but will update as we know more.

Motorola Backflip Features:

Touchscreen and QWERTY Keyboard
Wi-fi, Bluetooth, GPS
2GB microSD memory expandable to 32GB
Reverse Flip Design with BACKTRACK navigation just behind the screen
Android 1.5 OS
5 megapixel camera with 4X Digital Zoom, LED Flash and Automatic Focus
Video Capture at 24fps
Full HTML Browser
Android Media Player

MOTOBLUR

MOTOBLUR lets you stream your emails and social networks into one feed. And with a secure server as a backup, you'll never really lose it.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Follow TELUS on Twitter for your chance to Win a Motorola Milestone™

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:51:51 PST

TELUS is currently running a great contest involving Twitter that gives you a chance to win 1 of 3 Motorola Milestone™'s with a Free Car Mount.

Entering the TELUS Contest is Simple. Re-tweet one of their daily messages posted from @TELUS (http://twitter.com/telus) from March 1-5 and March 8-12, 2010 and you will be entered to win one of three grand prize awards of a TELUS Motorola Milestone™.

You can find the full contest details here: http://about.telus.com/twittercontest/.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Get a Free Car Mount when you buy the TELUS Motorola Milestone™

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:33:06 PST

TELUS & Motorola are running a great promotion whereby you can get a free car mount when you buy the Motorola Milestone.

Until March 31, 2010, get a free car mount when you buy the TELUS Motorola Milestone™. Once you have purchased and received your Motorola Milestone™, go to www.motorolagift.ca to have your free car mount sent to you.

Gift with Purchase is valid only on the purchase of a Motorola MILESTONE™ (Model # 81130CHEPA) phone purchased from TELUS between February 16, 2010 and March 31, 2010. GIFT WITH PURCHASE ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE April 12, 2010, 12 a.m. ET.

For full Motorola Milestone Features, Specifications, Downloads and Accessories please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

LG Banter™ Now Available from TELUS

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:49:20 PST

The LG Banter™ is now available from TELUS for just $0 on a 3 year contract. It is also available at the following price points:

$99.99 on a 2 year contract
$149.99 on a 1 year contract
$199.99 for no contract

LG Banter™ Features

Text, IM, email, and MMS quickly with the Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
1.3 megapixel camera to Capture and share photos
MP3 player with expandable microSD (up to 16GB)
Bluetooth
3 included faceplates in Baby Blue, Titanium, and Lavender

You can find the full LG Banter™ features, specifications, downloads, images and more by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Motorola Milestone Now Available

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:54:16 PST

The Motorola Milestone is now available from TELUS mobility. It is currently the only Android 2.0 phone available on the Canadian marketplace and is much anticipate. It features a 3.7" multi-touch screen, full web browser, 5 megapixel camera and much more.

The Motorola Milestone currently available at the following price points:

$199.99 on a 3 year contract
$499.99 on a 2 year contract
$549.99 on a 1 year contract
$599.99 on no contract

Motorola Milestone Features

Android 2.0 platform
3.7" Multi-touch screen with slide-out QWERTY keyboard
5 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom, dual LED flash, Image stabilization, advanced image editing
Video Capture DVD quality up to 30 fps; D1 (720x480) resolution
Personalize 3 home screens with apps and widgets
On-device Google Search™ to retrieve apps, contacts, songs, and more
Music & Media Player
Wi-fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, aGPS

We've got full Motorola Milestone features, specifications, images and more here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Coming Soon: LG Banter (LG265T)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:49:49 PST

The LG Web Site has revealed that the LG Banter will be coming soon to TELUS. The LG Banter (LG265T) features:

Slide-out 4 line QWERTY keyboard
1.3 megapixel camera
Music Player
Bluetooth
Expandable microSD memory up to 16GB
2.2 "" TFT 262K Colour LCD with 240 x 320 pixel resolution
CDMA 1X RTT Technology

We'll try to have full details up so you can compare it to the other slide-out QWERTY keypad phones from TELUS early next week.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

HTC Hero getting Android 2.1 for mid-March!

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:43:09 PST

Engadget is reporting that the HTC Hero will be getting the Android 2.1 update in mid-March. TELUS has not confirmed a release date for the update but we hope to hear something soon. The HTC Hero will also add a new Friend Stream widget that aggregates user updates across services. The Google Nexus One & Moto Droid have both recently been updated to Android 2.1. The Moto CLIQ is also expected to be updated to Android 2.1.

The Android 2.1 OS features:

Live Wallpapers
Additional Home Screens
Updated Home Screen Navigation
New App Launcher
Voice Typing For All Text Fields
New Widgets
3D Photo Gallery

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS now offers over-the-air DRM-free music

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:07:38 PST

Canadians now have the freedom to play back music purchased from the TELUS Music shop on any of their digital music capable devices. Price per song ranges from $0.69, $0.99 or $1.29 which is inline with iTunes store prices that only allow you to play songs on iPod devices.

DRM-Free allows you to play music purchased from TELUS on the media player of your choice. It also allows you to transfer these music files to many other consumer electronics devices in your Future Friendly® Home.

Existing TELUS phones that support DRM-Free Downloading include:

HTC Hero™
BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700
Nokia E71
BlackBerry® Storm2™
BlackBerry® Tour™
BlackBerry® Storm™
BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8230
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8130
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530
Samsung R500™
Samsung Slyde™ m540

You can find out more at telusmobility.com/music.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

MiKe adds the Motorola Brute™ i680 Mil Spec Certified Flip Phone

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:09:49 PST

MiKe has added the Motorola Brute™ i680 to their cell phone line-up. The Brute™ i680 is Mil Spec certified and has Mike Direct Connect enabled with enhanced PTT capabilities. It is currently available for $229.99 on a 3 year contract and $429.99 without contract.

The Motorola Brute™ i680 features:

Mil Spec certified with easy grip rubberized molding
Mike Direct Connect enabled
Enhanced PTT capabilities, including Push To Talk call to a Voice Call, and Call Completion
Bluetooth
GPS
2.0 megapixel camera
Music Player
IM-style texting

You can find the full Motorola Brute™ i680 features, specifications, downloads, accessories and other images by clicking here.

Posted in: MiKe Cell Phones

TELUS Motorola Milestone Available February 18th

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:51:48 PST

Best Buy Canada has just launched their new web site and with it they've leaked the Motorola Milestone release date of February 18th. You can see a screenshot of Best Buy's pre-order deal below:

We think that the Motorola Milestone will be a big hit on the TELUS network. It will be the only Android 2.0 Phone in Canada until Rogers releases the Sony Ericsson X10. The Motrola Droid (CDMA equivalent of the Milestone) has been getting great reviews on the Verizon network so far.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Motorola Milestone Coming Soon to TELUS

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:02:08 PST

TELUS has added a "Notify me at launch" banner to the TELUSmobility.com web site for the Motorola Milestone. The Milestone, GSM version of the Motorola Droid, is rumoured to be landing on TELUS in early 2010. We'd guess that we'll be seeing it in the first half of February 2010.

The Motorola Milestone features:

Android 2.0 platform
3.7" Multi-touch screen with slide-out QWERTY keyboard
3G+ Device for TELUS's new Network
5 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom, dual LED flash, Image stabilization, advanced image editing
Video Capture DVD quality up to 30 fps; D1 (720x480) resolution
Wi-fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, aGPS
Music & Media Player

We've got full Motorola Milestone features & specifications up for you to view here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the BlackBerry Curve™ 8530

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:28:52 PST

Today TELUS added the 3G+/HSPA BlackBerry Curve™ 8530 to their smartphone line-up. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is currently on special at just $49.99 on a 3 year contract. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 features:

Available in Silver & Red
QWERTY keyboard and innovative new trackpad
HTML browser using 3G or WiFi networks
BlackBerry Media Player with external easy access keys
MicroSD slot expandable to 32GB
Bluetooth, Wi-fi, GPS
High-resolution 320 x 240 pixel colour display

For full BlackBerry Curve 8530 features, specifications, downloads and accessories please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TPhones.ca January 2010 Mailbag - Part 1

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:13:24 PST

At TPhones.ca we receive a lot of questions and comments through our web site from people wanting to know more about TELUS products & services. We've assembled some of the best questions and our answers for the first half of January 2010 below in Part 1 of our January mailbag:

When will you be adding Motorola Droid phone to your service?
From Annette on January 2, 2010

Hi Annette,

Thank you for contacting TPhones.ca. There are rumours that TELUS will be adding the Droid in February of 2010.

You can try contacting TELUS directly for a possible exact date but I don't think they'll reveal it just yet.

I would like to buy your Motorola Rival A455 prepaid, but I don't know if I can buy it without having to pay contracts. Are there prepaid minute cards that I can buy instead? If there are, how much will they cost?
From Freia on January 3, 2010

Hi Freia,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. You can find TELUS prepaid information here:

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/BC/prepaid/index.shtml

OR you can contact TELUS directly for assistance.

Toll Free: 1-866-558-2273
Web Site: http://www.telusmobility.com/about/contact_us_home.html

hi there. i was wondering if the iphone was available through telus yet in calgary.
From Kristen on January 5, 2010

Hi Kristen,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. Yes, the iPhone 3GS & 3G should be available at your local TELUS Calgary Store location. You can find a list of Calgary TELUS Stores by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TPhones.ca December 2009 Mailbag - Part 2

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:06:54 PST

At Tphones.ca we receive a lot of questions and comments through our web site from people wanting to know more about TELUS products & services. We've assembled some of the best questions and our answers for December 2009 below in Part 2 of our December mailbag:

when will you be getting the blackberry curve/javelin/8900?
From Kevin on December 20, 2009

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. I'm sorry but I don't think that TELUS will be bringing the BlackBerry Javelin to their network because it is not HSPA capable. TELUS's new network is only good for new HPSA phones.

apple ip phone 3gs 16 gb how much a month or minut (or monthly fee,minut to use?) on a 3 year term
From Marjatta on December 22, 2009

Hi Marjatta,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. You can find a Compare iPhone Rate Plans tool on our sister site (CompareCellular.com) here:

http://www.comparecellular.com/compare-iphone-plans/

Please note that the rate plans listed on the above site omit Atlantic Canada where pricing differs.

Do you have a store in Calgary? Would you have the LG Voyager on Telus network?
From Bashir on December 28, 2009

Hi Bashir,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. We are just a web site listing TELUS cell phone information. You can find TELUS stores in Calgary here:

http://www.tphones.ca/find-a-telus-dealer/alberta/city.asp?CityID=407

Alternatively you can contact TELUS here:

Toll Free: 1-866-558-2273
Web SIte: http://www.telusmobility.com/about/contact_us_home.html

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TPhones.ca December 2009 Mailbag - Part 1

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:01:48 PST

At Tphones.ca we receive a lot of questions and comments through our web site from people wanting to know more about TELUS products & services. We've assembled some of the best questions and our answers for December 2009 below in Part 1 of our December mailbag:

If I have a motorolla Q cell phone. Can I transfer my talk to me plan onto it on a month to month basis?
From Ting on December 2, 2009

Hi Ting,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. I'm sorry but I'm not 100% sure I understand what you want to do. Here is what I assume you are looking to do:

1. You currently have a TELUS cell phone and TELUS My Talk plan

2. You have gotten your hands on the Motorola Q and want it to replace your current phone while staying on the same plan.

If the above is True then all you need to do is phone TELUS and ask to switch your old phone to your new phone. They should be able to do this for you at no cost.

You will need to re-enter all of your phone information.

With your invoice for December you advertise a free 2010 Telus calendar. I can not locate your web site to order the calendar.
From Ellis on December 4, 2009

Hi Ellis,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. You can find TELUS promotion information here:

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/BC/promotions/index.shtml

I am thinking about buying my dad a blackberry for xmas as he dropped his phone in the toilet today :( he has about a year and a half left on his plan with telus, and i was wondering how that effects the price of a new blackberry. Or do I have to buy the phone at full price as if it were with no contract?
From Marissa on December 11, 2009

Hi Marissa,

Thank you for contacting Tphones.ca. You will probably be given the option of:

A) Buying a new BlackBerry (if you so choose) @ the No Contract Price
B) Buying a new BlackBerry and extending his contract another year (I don't think you can exceed 3 years)

What I would probably recommend instead is to check Craigslist in your area or eBay for TELUS BlackBerry phones. Often times you'll find people are moving on to new iterations and therefore selling their old phones at reasonable prices.

Once you acquire one of these phones he would just need to phone in to TELUS and ask that he switch over to the new phone.

You can contact TELUS directly through one of the following methods:

Toll Free: 1-866-558-2273
Web Site: http://www.telusmobility.com/about/contact_us_home.html

We'll have Part 2 of our December 2009 TPhones.ca Mailbag soon.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG Madison GB255G

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:21:49 PST

Today TELUS added their first basic 3G+/HSPA cell phone with the LG Madison GB255G. The LG Madison is currently available for $49.99 on a 3 year contract. It features:

3G+ support with HSPA 850/1900 Mhz
1.3 megapixel camera
Bluetooth for hands-free devices
MP3 Player with expandable microSD memory slot up to 4GB
Text, Picture and Video Messaging

You can find full pricing, features, specifications and downloads for the LG Madison GB255G by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS to launch BlackBerry Curve 8530 on Friday January 15th

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:12:22 PST

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 will be coming to the TELUS 3G+ network on Friday January 15th. It is expected to be priced similar to Bell but we don't have confirmation at this time. It's currently available from Bell at the following price points:

$49.95 on a 3 year contract
$249.95 on a 2 year contract
$349.95 on a 1 year contract
$399.95 on no contract

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 features:

3G+ TELUS Network Support
Wi-fi, GPS Navigation & Bluetooth
2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom & video capture
QWERTY Keyboard with Trackpad for easy navigation
Media Player with Dedicated media keys
3.2" (320x480) clear high resolution display
256 internal flash memory with expandable memory up to 32 GB via microSD

We hope to have full BlackBerry Curve 8530 Features, Specifications & Downloads up by the end of the week.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the Samsung Advance™ A885

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:41:00 PST

Today TELUS added yet another 3G+/HSPA smartphone with the Samsung Advance™ A885. The Samsung Advance is currently on special at just $49.99 on a 3 year contract. It features:

3" high resolution touchscreen with an easy to use and intuitive UI
2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, built in GPS and expandable memory up to 16GB
Customize your phone with widgets for the weather, memos and more
Upload your favourite pictures to sites like Facebook® with the Share Pix application

You can find full pricing, features, specifications and downloads for the Samsung Advance by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the exclusive LG IQ™

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:23:08 PST

Today TELUS added another HSPA smartphone with the exclusive LG IQ™ (GW 825). The LG IQ™is available at the following price points:

$99.99 on a 3 year contract (for a limited time)
$299.99 on a 2 year contract
$349.99 on a 1 year contract
$399.99 on no contract

Features

Windows Mobile 6.5 Operating System
Connect with email quickly and easily on the QWERTY keyboard and Microsoft Exchange
Enjoy HTML browsing at high speeds on the 3.2” touchscreen with Internet Explorer 7 featuring a zoom slider
Music player, GPS, Wi-fi and Games
5 megapixel camera

For full LG IQ™features and specifications please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Follow @TELUS on Twitter to enter their hippopotamus for Christmas Contest

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:04:37 PST

TELUS is running an exclusive to twitter contest with the ability to win one of seven daily prizes of a stuffed TELUS hippopotamus toy.

Canadians can enter the contest by:

Follow @TELUS on Twitter (http://twitter.com/telus)
Watch for daily hippo tweets from @TELUS
Re-tweet the daily @TELUS hippo tweet

You can read the full contest rules here and you can find the fulll contest details here.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

TELUS releases the Huawei E182E Mobile Internet Key

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:55:36 PST

TELUS has added another Mobile Internet Key in the Huawei E182E. The Huawei E182E features:

Blazing fast download speeds up to 21.1Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.7 Mbps
Includes a microSD external memory slot of up to 32GBs for large file transfers and storage capabilities
Supports HSPA+ 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz WCDMA and Quad Band EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

For full Huawei E182E features and specifications please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

New TELUS "Hippo For Christmas" Commercial

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:49:41 PST

With the launch of TELUS's new 3G+/HSPA network you may have noticed a number of new web ads and even TV ads. Their latest TV ads feature the 1953 song "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas" performed by 10 year old Gayla Peevey, written by John Coctoasten.

The commercial briefly features a number of new 3G+ phones that include:

You can find the full commercial below compliments of TELUS's youtube channel.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Samsung Advance coming soon from TELUS

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:36:46 PST

Samsung Canada has let slip that the Samsung Advance™ (SGH-A885) will be coming to TELUS soon. Features, specifications and images of the new cell phone have been featured all over the Samsung Canada web site here. The Samsung Advance™ features

3.0" Touchscreen Display with 240 x 400 color TFT screen
Preloaded social networking applications like Facebook, MySpace and more
2.0 megapixel camera with video capture
MP3 Player
Bluetooth
GPS Navigation System
Expandable microSD™ slot (up to 16 GB)

We'll have more on the TELUS Samsung Advance as soon as we get a release date from TELUS.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Rogers can no longer claim 'most reliable network'

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:29:19 PST

On November 24th the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted TELUS a temporary injuction against Rogers regarding their "Most Reliable Network" claims.

TELUS and Bell launched their new HSPA network on November 4th that they claim negated Rogers claims of having both the fastest and most reliable network. When TELUS's request that Rogers drop the claims was rebuked TELUS took Rogers to competition court. In court Rogers acknoweldged that the new TELUS & Bell network removed the speed advantage that Rogers had held for so many years and agreed to take down all claims.

As of November 30th Rogers and all of it's affiliated have pulled all claims of having the Fastest & Most Reliable Network. Rogers has now switched to being "Canada's Reliable Wireless Network".

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS sues Rogers over Fastest Network Claims

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:29:53 PST

TELUS has launched legal action against Rogers over their claims that they operate "Canada's fastest network". TELUS launched their new HSPA+ network (with the help of Bell) on November 5th. They now feel that Rogers claims are now false and are therefore seeking an end to their advertising and damages.

Rogers launched their "Canada's fastest network" advertising campaign in 2007. TELUS feels that these claims are now inaccurate since the launch of their new network.

TELUS is seeking a declaration from Rogers that its advertisements breached Canada's Competition Act, in addition to injunction from distributing the ads, damages and compensation.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the BlackBerry Storm2™ 9550

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:16 PST

Today TELUS released the TELUS releases the BlackBerry Storm2™ 9550 at a 3 year contract price of $199.99. The TELUS releases the BlackBerry Storm2™ is the follow-up to the Storm, BlackBerry's first touchscreen device which saw mixed reviews.

The new BlackBerry Storm2 operates on TELUS's CDMA network but is also capable of GSM for world travel.

TELUS BlackBerry Storm2™ 9550

Facebook®, BlackBerry® Messenger, and email
High resolution 3.25" clickable touchscreen with virtual QWERTY keyboard
3.2 megapixel camera
Wi-fi & Bluetooth

For full BlackBerry Storm2™ 9550 features & specifications please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Palm Pre & Pixi coming to TELUS in Early 2010

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:12:50 PST

TELUS will be bringing the Palm Pre and Palm Pixi to their Smartphone line-up in January 2010. Bell has held the exclusive rights to the Palm Pre since July of this year but these rights are set to expire at the end of 2009.

The Palm Pre is currently only available for CDMA networks but is rumoured to be coming in a GSM verision soon which TELUS would launch with.

Palm Pre

3.1-inch touch screen
Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Built-in GPS
3 megapixel camera
Wi-Fi connectivity

Palm Pixi

2.63-inch multi-touch screen
Built-in GPS
QWERTY Keyboard
2 megapixel camera
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Integrated IM, SMS, and MMS

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Launching Motorola Milestone (Droid) in Early 2010

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:35:34 PST

TELUS announced today that they will be adding the Android based Motorola Milestone (Droid) to it's smartphone line-up in early 2010.

The Motorola Milestone features:

GSM/HSPA version of the Motorola Droid launched on Verizon last week
World’s first Android 2.0 Smartphone
3.7" touchscreen display with 480 x 854 pixels
full QWERTY keyboard
Wi-Fi
A-GPS
digital compass
stereo speakers
3.5mm headset jack
5 megapixel autofocus camera and D1 video recording

The Motorola Droid is currently getting very favorable reviews with it's Verizon Wireless launch in the US. Their Stealth commercial is also being well received which we've embedded below.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile Adds Colour to Cell Phone Line-up

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:16:14 PST

Koodo Mobile has added a little colour to their cell phone line-up with the introduction of the Red Samsung Intensity and Pink Samsung Slyde. Both cell phones feature slide out QWERTY keyboards for easy texting.

Samsung Slyde - Pink

Samsung Intensity - Red

To view and compare the full Koodo Mobile cell phone line-up please click here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS Launches New HSPA/3G+ Network, Apple iPhone and Phones

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:48:38 PST

Today TELUS launched their much anticipated HSPA/3G+ Network with the introduction of the Apple iPhone 3GS & 3G, BlackBerry Bold™ 9700, HTC Hero™, Nokia E71, LG New Chocolate and a new Mobile Internet Stick. They also revamped their rate plans eliminating the system access fee. You can find

New TELUS 3G+ Phones & Devices

Apple iPhone 3GS	Apple iPhone 3G	BlackBerry Bold 9700	Nokia E71
HTC Hero™	LG New Chocolate™	Sierra Wireless USB 306 Modem

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile adds the LG Masterpiece™

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:03:29 PST

Koodo Mobile has added the LG Masterpiece™to their cell phone line-up. The LG Masterpiece features:

Slim design, only 10.4 mm thick
1.3 megapixel digital camera
Bluetooth

You can see the full LG Masterpiece™features & specifications by clicking here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS iPhone Rate Plans Leaked

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:18:54 PST

A number of web sites have leaked possible details regarding the TELUS iPhone Rate Plans. Four individual plans have been detailed as follows:

$50/month

36 month contract/renewal
100 + 50 Minutes
Unlimited Evenings/Weekends @ 9PM
Visual Voicemail
500MB Data + Tethering
No GRR Fee, No SAF, No 911 Fee
Then Choose From: 1000 Messages or My5 Local or Double Daytime (200+50)

$65/month

36 month contract/renewal
200 + 50 Minutes
Unlimited Evenings/Weekends @ 9PM
Visual Voicemail
1GB Data + Tethering
No GRR Fee, No SAF, No 911 Fee
Then Choose From: Unlimited Messages or My5 Long Distance or Double Daytime (400+50)

$80/month

36 month contract/renewal
350 + 50 Minutes
Unlimited Evenings/Weekends @ 9PM
Visual Voicemail
2GB Data + Tethering
No GRR Fee, No SAF, No 911 Fee
Then Choose From: Unlimited Messages or My5 Long Distance or Double Daytime (700+50)

$100/month

36 month contract/renewal
450 + 50 Minutes
Unlimited Evenings/Weekends @ 9PM
Visual Voicemail
3GB Data + Tethering
No GRR Fee, No SAF, No 911 Fee
Then Choose From: Unlimited Messages or My5 Long Distance or Double Daytime (900+50)

Notes:

GRR = Government Regulatory Fee
SAF = Service Access Fee

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG Versa™ 9600

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:12:46 PST

Today TELUS released the LG Versa™ 9600 at a 3 year contract price of $79.99. The LG Versa is a CDMA phone that is not capable of taking advantage of TELUS's new HSPA network. The LG Versa™ 9600 features:

3" high-resolution touchscreen with 3 customizable home screens
Easily navigate with the intuitive 3D S-Class UI from LGHTML browser for access to social networking sites
2.0 megapixel camera with auto focus, flash and video capture
Bluetooth® technology for stereo and hands-free accessories

For full LG Versa features & specifications please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS launching the Apple iPhone with new Network on November 5th

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:14 PST

TELUS has announced that they will be released the Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS on November 5th to coincide with the launch of their new HSDPA/3G+ network. We've posted full features & specifications for the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS that can be accessed below.

Apple iPhone 3GS - 16GB

$199.99 on a 3 year contract
Up to 2X faster than the iPhone 3G
3 megapixel camera, built-in autofocus and tap-to-focus feature
Video Camera
Internet, phone, iPod and more
Click here for full features & specifications

Apple iPhone 3GS - 32GB

$299.99 on a 3 year contract
Up to 2X faster than the iPhone 3G
3 megapixel camera, built-in autofocus and tap-to-focus feature
Video Camera
Internet, phone, iPod and more
Click here for full features & specifications
Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Koodo Mobile releases the Samsung Intensity™ U450 and Motorola VE440

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:56:35 PST

Koodo Mobile has added the Samsung Intensity™ U450 and Motorola VE440 cell phones to their line-up. The cell phones feature:

Samsung Intensity U450

Retail Price of $200
Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
1.3 megapixel camera with night shot
MP3 player
Expandable microSD™ memory slot up to 16GB

You can view the full Samsung Intensity features & specifications by clicking here.

Motorola VE440

Retail Price of $125
1.3 megapixel camera
MP3 player with microSD™ slot (expandable up to 8GB) & dedicated one touch music keys
Bluetooth® technology for stereo and hands-free accessories

You can view the full Motorola VE440 features & specifications by clicking here.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS chosen as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2010 and BC's Top Employers for 2009

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:53:16 PST

TELUS has been chosen as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2010 and BC's Top Employers for 2009 by Maclean's Magazine, The Globe and Mail and Eluta.ca.

Some of the reasons for the selection include:

manages a formal teleworking program that's great for employees and good for the environment
helps employees prepare for retirement with money-purchase pension plan
provides parental leave top-up payments to new mothers (to 100% for 6 weeks), in addition to emergency daycare services once they return to work
helps employees become owners through a share purchase plan that's available to all employees
supports a variety of alternative work options, including flexible hours, reduced summer hours and a 35-hour work week, with full pay

You can find the full list of the Top 100 Employers by clicking here.

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TELUS releases the Samsung Intensity™ U450

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:32:38 PST

Today TELUS released the Samsung Intensity™ U450 for $29.99 on a 3 year contract. The Samsung Intensity™ U450 features:

QWERTY keyboard
1.3MP camera with night shot
MP3 player
Expandable microSD™ memory slot up to 16GB

For full Samsung Intensity™ U450 features and specifications please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS Coming to TELUS Next Month

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:28:51 PST

TELUS has just announced that they will be bringing the Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS to their smartphone line-up. Pricing has not been announced but it is expected to match Rogers & Fido.

Click here to read the official TELUS press release.

We'll have full iPhone information up in the next week for full comparisons.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Latest TELUS Animal Advertising

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:29:47 PST

You may have noticed a new round of TELUS animal ads featuring what looks to be a baby goat. Ads found in the latest Metro News paper can be found below.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

TELUS releases the LG KEYBO 2™

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:25:00 PST

Today TELUS released the LG KEYBO 2™ for $99.99 on a 3 year contract. The KEYBO 2 includes:

QWERTY for efficient text, and instant messaging
Expandable MicroSD™ slot up to 8GB
Play your favourite tunes in the background
Dual display for quick and easy menu access
3.0 megapixel camera with flash and video capture
Available in Black and Pink

For more LG KEYBO 2 information please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG Masterpiece and Motorola Rival A455

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 13:55:06 PST

Today TELUS released two new cell phones to their lineup with the LG Masterpiece and Motorola Rival A455.

LG Masterpiece

Available for $49.99 on a 3 year contract. The Masterpiece features:

Slim design, only 10.4 mm thick
1.3 megapixel digital camera
Bluetooth

For more LG Masterpiece information please click here.

Motorola Rival A455

Available for $99.99 on a 3 year contract. The Rival features:

Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
2.2" screen with touch dial-pad
One-touch access to instant messaging and email applications
Available in Tin Silver and Purple

For more Motorola Rival A455 information please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the HTC Touch Pro2™ & HTC Snap™

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:39:08 PST

Today TELUS released two new smartphones to their lineup with the HTC Touch Pro2™ & HTC Snap™. Both have QWERTY keyboards for easy typing with the Touch Pro2 having a larger slide out keyboard.

HTC Touch Pro2™

Available for $399.99 on a 3 year contract. The Touch Pro2 features:

Type Email and IM messages easily with the slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
Wi-Fi® capable with one-touch access to the web from a dedicated short-cut button.
Enjoy browsing the web on the high resolution 3.6” touchscreen with adjustable tilt.

For more HTC Touch Pro2 information please click here.

HTC Snap™

Available for $299.99 on a 3 year contract. The Snap features:

QWERTY keyboard and the enhanced Windows Mobile OS
HTML browser that supports file downloading and streaming audio / video
2.0 megapixel camera with flash and video capture

For more HTC Snap information please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the BlackBerry Tour™ 9630

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:17:55 PST

Today TELUS released the much anticipated BlackBerry Tour™ 9630 starting at $229.99 on a 3 year contract. The BlackBerry Tour™ is seen as a direct competitor to the existing Rogers BlackBerry Bold. The Tour features:

    * Reliable email from BlackBerry®
    * BlackBerry® App World™
    * 16GB expandable microSD slot
    * 3.2MP camera with geo-tagging, auto focus, flash, image stabilization and full-screen preview

For more TELUS BlackBerry Tour™ 9630 information, including specifications, images and downloads, please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the Samsung M220™

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:24:44 PST

Today TELUS released the Samsung M220™ for just $29.99 on a 3 year contract. The M220 features:

Bluetooth technology for wireless accessories
Speakerphone
Voice activated dialing using speech recognition

For more TELUS Samsung M220™ information, including specifications, images and downloads, please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS BlackBerry Tour launches July 15th

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:54:03 PST

Information has been leaked by a RileyFreeman on HowardForums.com regarding the launch date of the BlackBerry Tour. It's set to launch July 15th at $249.99 on a 3 yr promo price contract.

Screenshots obtained from HowardForums.com can be seen below:

You can read more on HowardForums.com by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

RIM introduces the BlackBerry Tour

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:46:04 PST

RIM has posted a video on YouTube introducing the BlackBerry Tour. This newest BlackBerry smartphone will be carrier by both TELUS and Bell in Canada.

New 3G World Phone Keeps You Connected on High-Speed CDMA Networks in North America and UMTS/HSPA Networks Abroad.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS BlackBerry Curve Metro News Advertising

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:22:19 PST

TELUS ran a full page ad in today's Toronto Metro News pushing their BlackBerry Curve. The ad states that the Curve is available for just $49.99 on a 3 yr contract. Unfortunately their web site does not match their print advertising.

TELUSmobility.com BlackBerry Curve 8330 Price

Metro News Advertisement

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New TELUS Commercial

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:51:30 PST

TELUS's latest commercial once again features those loveable meerkats. The ad is for their "Uptime" advertising campaign that can be seen throughout Canada.

The song is called "Ahead of My Time" by The Teddybears.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

TELUS releases the Samsung R540™

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:07:35 PST

Today TELUS released the Samsung R540™ for just $49.99 on a 3 year contract. The R540 features:

1.3 megapixel digital camera with zoom as well as adjustable resolution, brightness, shot quality, white balance controls and video capture
Exterior touch sensitive music keys
Expanded microSD capacity up to 8 GB

For more TELUS Samsung R540™ information, including specifications, images and downloads, please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG 5500™

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:12:44 PST

Today TELUS released the LG 5500™ for just $29.99 on a 3 year contract. This entry level phone features:

0.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom
Bluetooth technology
Text Messaging
Voice dial and commands
500-entry phone book
Games

For more TELUS LG 5500™ information, including specifications, images and downloads, please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Palm Treo Pro now available from TELUS

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:33:40 PST

Today TELUS released the Palm Treo Pro for $149.99 on a 3 year contract (provided you activate a combination of voice, e-mail & data plans totaling $20 or more). The Treo Pro features:

High-resolution LCD touchscreen (320x320 pixel; TFT)
QWERTY keyboard
Built-in GPS (standalone and assisted)
Wi-Fi
Windows Mobile 6.1® Professional

For more TELUS Palm Treo Prop information please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the Samsung OMNIA™

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:45:57 PST

Today TELUS released the Samsung OMNIA™ for just $129.99 on a 3 year contract (provided you activate a combination of voice, e-mail & data plans totaling $40 or more). The OMNIA features:

5.0MP digital camera with flash, face detection, image stabilizer and video
8GB of internal memory with an expandable microSD slot
3.2” WQVGA TFT LCD 240 x 400 high resolution touchscreen

For more TELUS Samsung OMNIA™ information, including specifications, images and downloads, please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

New TELUS Commercial

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:27:04 PST

TELUS has just launched a new commercial for their latest Smartphones titled "The Pieces Fit". The commercial includes the new BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Flip, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Curve and HTC Touch Pro.

The song is called “Got Me” by Stars & Crosses.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Enter to Win a BlackBerry Storm

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:27:34 PST

TELUS is currently running a contest with the chance to win One BlackBerry Storm smartphone and lift tickets to Whistler Blackcomb, Mont Tremblant, or Blue Mountain, and gear including Burton, Dakine, Billabong and Oakley. Enter today for your chance to win!

Contest runs March 1, 2008 12:00 a.m. EST to May 6th, 2009 12:00 a.m. EST.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Best Buy Mobile reveals BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Flip Pricing

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:06:04 PST

Best Buy Mobile has once again revealed more information about the TELUS BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Flip phone before TELUS mobility. It will be avaible for $99 on a 3 year contract provided you sign up for a minimum $45 Voice and Data plan. Full pricing of the phone is as follows:

3 yr contract (minimum of $45 voice and data plan) - $99.99
3 yr contract (Voice only): $199.99
2 yr contract - $249.99
no contract - $449.99

For a full breakdown of the BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Flip's pricing, specifications and features click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Flip Coming Soon

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:04:12 PST

Best Buy Mobile added the BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Flip phone to their web site late last night. TELUS hasn't announced the new phone just yet but rumours around the Internet are pointing at a late February or early March release date. No pricing has been announced but expect it to be priced in line with the Rogers BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip currenlty available for $29.99 on a 3 year contract.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Flip features:

2 megapixel camera phone with video capture
built in GPS and BlackBerry maps
Internal and external colour LCD screens
SureType keyboard that makes messaging a breeze

For more information please click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS BlackBerry Storm Metro News Advertising

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:24:14 PST

TELUS ran a full page ad in today's Metro News pushing their BlackBerry Storm. The Storm is now available from TELUS for $249.99 on a 3 yr contract.

For more BlackBerry Storm information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

TELUS BlackBerry Storm Pricing Revealed

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:36:13 PST

TELUS's BlackBerry Storm picro-site has revealed a launch price of $249.99 on a 3 yr contract with email & data plans totalling $45 or more. The offer ends on December 25, 2008 which leads you to believe that the Storm should be available before then. With Bell already having had announced December 15th TELUS will most likely launch shortly thereafter.

Screenshots of the BlackBerry Storm micro-site with pricing can be found below:

To visit the TELUS BlackBerry Storm micro-site click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Metro News Advertising

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:22:38 PST

TELUS continues to heavily promote their smartphone lineup with a new ad in today's Metro News. The ad focuses on the 3G BlackBerry Curve available for only $49.99 on a 3 yr contract.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

TELUS releases the ZTE TXTster

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:17:15 PST

The ZTE TXTster is now available from TELUS for just $29.99 on a 3 year contract. The TXTster features:

a refined Fastap™ keypad with eZiType™ word prediction
MP3 Player with expandable microSD memory slot
1.3 megapixel camera with flash and video capture
Bluetooth wireless technology for stereo and hands-free accessories

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG Chocolate Gig

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:47:14 PST

The LG Chocolate Gig is now available from TELUS for $99.99 on a 3 year contract. The Gig features:

1 GB of internal music memory, 3.5mm headphone jack and a spinning scroll wheel
2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom, night mode, and video capture. There are also settings for resolution, brightness, white balance, and colour effects.

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the Samsung Slyde m540

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:21:21 PST

The Samsung Slyde m540 is now available from TELUS for just $0 on a 3 year contract. The Slyde like the recently released LG Voyager focuses on three specific areas being:

touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard for easy text, IM, picture and video, and personal email messaging
TELUS mobile music® player, stereo speakers, and 8GB expandable microSD™ slot to store thousands of songs
2.0 megapixel camera with video capture

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG Voyager™

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:04:14 PST

The LG Voyager™ is now available from TELUS at $179.99 on a 3 year contract. The Voyager focuses on three specific areas being:

touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard for easy text, IM, picture and video, and personal email messaging
TELUS mobile music® player, stereo speakers, and 8GB expandable microSD™ slot to store thousands of songs
2.0 megapixel camera with video capture, autofocus and full-screen video

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG Dare™

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:31 PST

The LG Dare™ is now available from TELUS at $99.99 on a 3 year contract. The Dare focuses heavily on Music with TELUS mobile music and a microSD™ slot expandable up to 8GB to store thousands of songs. It also includes a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, video capture, autofocus and facial recognition and store hundreds of snaps on the included 1GB memory card.

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

BlackBerry Storm Coming Soon

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:46:20 PST

TELUS has launched a new web site devoted to promoting the fact that the BlackBerry Storm is coming soon. No date or pricing have been officially announced but rumours are of a 4th quarter release.

Find out more at their coming soon web site by clicking here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the Motorola RAZR VE20

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:47:43 PST

The Motorola RAZR ve20 is now available from TELUS at $99.99 on a 3 year contract. The VE20 packs powerful multimedia features into redefined RAZR style. Quick access to TELUS mobile music, TELUS mobile radio, TELUS mobile TV, Instant Messaging, and TELUS Quick Find makes the function of the VE20 as impressive as its style.

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

HTC Touch Pro coming soon to TELUS

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:58:04 PST

Recent Best Buy Mobile advertising has leaked the fact that the HTC Touch Pro is coming TELUS. There are rumours suggesting it will be available for $299.99 on a 3 yr contract, $549.99 on a 2 yr contract, $599.99 on a 1 yr contract and $649.99 for no contract.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the HTC Touch Dual

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:17:51 PST

The HTC Touch Dual is now available from TELUS at $99.99 on a 3 year contract. Making plans are easy with the slide-out numeric keypad for one-hand text and instant messaging. Know when to go out and when to stay in with live real-time online weather updates. Snap memories with the 2.0 megapixal camera with autofocus and stay entertained with Windows media player 10.

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS releases the LG KEYBO

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:52:03 PST

LG previously leaked the fact that the LG KEYBO was coming to TELUS on their "Canadian Texting Championships" web site and today it's now here. The LG KEYBO is available in the US through Verizon as the LG env2.

The LG KEYBO is available at $49.99 on a 3 year contract. It is designed to be the uiltimate messaging phone with a flip QWERY keyboard for easy text, email and instant messaging. It's 2.0 megapixel camera is perfect for quick pictures and messaging. It also comes with a 1 GB microsd card and is expandable to 8 GB.

For more information click here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Smartphones on Sale

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 17:41:11 PST

TELUS has dropped the prices on their BlackBerry Curve & BlackBerry Pearl smartphones this week. The Curve can be had for $149.99 and the Pearl for $0 both on 3 year contracts. The one stipulation is that you must sign up for $45 worth of rate plans.

They are currently running an ad in the Metro News detailing the sale which you can see below.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

LG Keybo Coming Soon to TELUS

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:50:20 PST

The LG Canadian Text Championship Web Site has let slip that the LG Keybo is coming soon to a retailer near you. TELUS hasn't announced the phone as of yet but the web site clearly shows a TELUS branded LG Keybo.

The LG Keybo features:

Full QWERTY Keypad with separate number keys
2 Megapixel Camera with Video
Music Player
Fast Media Downloads

More information can be found at: http://ca.lge.com/texting/index.html

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

MiKe Motorola i877 Now Available in Red

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:30:01 PST

TELUS has added a red Motorola i877 to their MiKe cell phone line. The phone is now available in both red and black for $149.99 on a 3 year contract.

The Motorola i877 features:

1.3 Mega pixel digital camera with video record and spotlight
Bluetooth
Play MP3, AAC, and WMA music and podcast files with built in audio player
Photo caller ID
Micro SD removable memory slot

Posted in: MiKe Cell Phones

Samsung SPH-A523 Coming Soon

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:53:20 PST

TELUS will be launching the Samsung SPH-A523 later this year.

slender to the touch

Slim and Sleek- the a523 is a handset that will get you noticed. Talk hands-free and wirelessly with a Bluetooth® enabled earpiece. Experience super fast downloaded and transfer rates right in the palm of your hand! Stay on the right path when you’re on the go with GPS directions and maps. With a 2 megapixel camera pictures taken from your cell phone have never had such great quality.

Specifications:

Band: Dual Band 850/1900. EVDO
Display: 240 x 320 QVGA
Dimensions: 104.9 x 49.5 x 12.7 mm
Talk Time: up to 4 hours

Features:

high speed data transfer
built-in MP3 player
Bluetooth technology
2.0 megapixel camera

More information can be found on the Samsung Web Site here.

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Haircut Commercial

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:57:47 PST

Latest TELUS commercial focusing on a bad haircut and how to respond using your smartphone.

Song: Acceptable in the 80's
Artist: Calvin Harris

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

Turn your mobile phone into a tree

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:44:30 PST

TELUS has started a phone recycling program whereby you can bring your cell phone to any TELUS store and a tree will be planted on behalf of TreeCanada. A copy of their advertisment can be found below.

A number of Canadian companies have started similar recylcing programs including BestBuy and FutureShop. They are encouraging to bring your electronics in and they'll recycle them. There are however limitations to their program as they will only accept Cell Phones, Batteries, CD & MP3 Players, Portable DVD Players, Ink cartridges and CDs.

You can find out more at telusmobility.com/recylcing/.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

LG Venus Advertising

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:06:27 PST

New LG Venus Advertising by TELUS with the words "I dare you to rock out on air guitar".

Posted in: TELUS Advertising

TELUS Launches the LG Venus

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:03:56 PST

TELUS has launched the LG Venus, their latest cell phone. It is currently available until May 2, 2008 for $99.99 IF you sign up for a $15 per month SPARK bundle and keep it for at least 3 months.

The LG Venus features:

MP3 player with expandable 8GB microSDTM slot
2.0 megapixel camera with video capture
High-resolution upper screen and lower touchscreen

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Most Smartphones in Canada

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:07:31 PST

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

TELUS Launches the BlackBerry Curve 8830 and Motorola Q 9c

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:01:50 PST

Today TELUS added two new smartphones to their lineup with the BlackBerry Curve 8830 and Motorola Q 9c. Initial pricing for both smartphones is as follows:

BlackBerry Curve 8830 - $249.99 on a 3 Year Plan

Motorola Q9c - $149.99 on a 3 Year Plan

Posted in: TELUS Cell Phones, Smartphones

Retro Koodo Mobile Advertiising

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:34:24 PST

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, Koodo Mobile

Koodo Mobile takes over Metro & 24 Hours Daily Newspapers

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:18:11 PST

Pictures of Metro & 24 Hours newspapers this morning:

Cover

Inside Page

Outside Page

Posted in: TELUS Advertising, Koodo Mobile

TELUS Launches Koodo Mobile

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:07:05 PST

Yesterday TELUS launched Koodo Mobile, a new wireless brand into Canada's wireless market. They are currently offering 3 different cell phones with a build your own rate plan approach. It can only be assumed that this is TELUS's way of competing with the likes of Virgin Mobile, Solo Mobile and Fido.

Posted in: Koodo Mobile

TELUS Smartphones TV Commercial

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:52:29 PST

The latest TELUS Smartphones Commercial for their "Ultimate say it alls" advertising campaign.

Posted in: TELUS Advertising