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#SmokedbyWindowsPhone hits the streets of Toronto

May 20, 2012 | By Surur

Microsoft took Smoked by Windows Phone to the streets of Toronto, and were caught on video by MobileSyrup, who also took their turn at trying to win $100.

Like 99% of challengers MobileSyrup’s Corey had to leave without his $100, losing the challenge in front of an audience of countless BlackBerry users, iPhone clutchers and Android fans.

MobileSyrup notes that those who know of the Windows Phone brand were very few in number – hopefully such demoes will increase the penetration of the OS in the region.

Nokia Lumia 710 coming to WIND Mobile tomorrow, priced to sell

May 2, 2012 | By Surur

The long wait is coming to an end soon, with Canada’s WIND Mobile unleashing the Nokia Lumia 710 tomorrow, offering the handset for free on 3 year WINDtab with WIND40 monthly plan (surely still a bad deal) or $99 on the WINDtab with the WIND25 monthly plan or finally $259 outright, which seems a low price to pay for freedom from being locked in for an eternity.

See the deal at at WIND here.

Via MobileSyrup.com

Thanks Ian for the tip.

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“Lumia 710 is proving to be a customer favourite” in Canada

March 28, 2012 | By Surur

MobileSyrup has completed a small survey of retailers in Canada, quizzing them about the sales performance of Nokia’s Lumia handsets, and came away with pretty positive news for Nokia and Windows Phone.

They write:

After speaking with several Rogers dealers, commenting under anonymity, most of them are surprised by the swift sales of the Lumia 710. One dealer said, “I sold quite a few and it’s a great Windows based phone. We sell quite a lot because in the Corporate market, [where] this handset is $0 on a voice only or voice/data plan for most companies we deal with. [The phone comes with a] free 1hr Nokia Technical Support session where the Nokia agent will answer any questions for the Lumia.” Another dealer said, “[It's a] very good unit, we sold a bunch,” likely because the phone is so cheap. Only one dealer said that he hadn’t sold many, but those customers were very happy with them.

TELUS’ Brent Johnston, VP of Mobility Solutions, said “We are very pleased with the sales performance thus far, with Lumia sales meeting our expectations.”

Reade Barber, Senior Director Data Product Management at Rogers commented: “Rogers is proud to have the widest selection of choice for our customers. The Lumia 710 is proving to be a customer favourite and has been a great addition to our Smartphone Lite lineup. We’re also very excited to be the exclusive carrier of the Lumia 900, Canada’s first Windows Phone LTE smartphone.”

MobileSyrup concludes:

A year from now, while nothing is certain, it wouldn’t be too outrageous to see the Lumia series consistently high on the sales charts in Canada, especially if the core message is communicated consistently: simple, powerful, beautiful.

Canadian WIND Mobile getting the Nokia Lumia 710 soon

March 28, 2012 | By Surur

From a standing start of no Windows Phones at all, the Canadian carrier WIND Mobile is ramping up pretty fast.

After getting the HTC Radar on the 21st February Mobile Syrup reports that the company will soon get the Nokia Lumia 710 either in the late March or early April.

Mobile Syrup also reports that the Nokia Lumia 900 LTE may also show up in Canada on the Rogers network on the 10th April, and expect the handset to have a price in line with AT&T’s, ie $99 on a 3 year contract (bad) or $450 without any commitment, which is pretty good indeed, especially for a LTE handset.

Read more about that at MobileSyrup here.

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Videotron launching the HTC Radar on the 7th March

March 1, 2012 | By Surur

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Soon there will be no reason for a Canadian not to buy a Windows Phone, as another carrier gets ready to launch the HTC Radar 4G.

On this occasion it is Videotron, who is joining WIND Mobile and SaskTel in carrying the Windows Phone 7.5 handset.

The device will become available on the 7th of March and will be $99 on contract.

Telus to launch Lumia 800 in Canada on March 2

February 27, 2012 | By Liwen Guo

Telus has confirmed that it is launching the Nokia Lumia 800 on March 2nd. You’ll be able to choose between black, cyan and magenta versions, though no prices are given yet. With the Lumia 900 slated to be released on Rogers sometime in Q2, Canadians will soon be able to choose between two great Nokia Windows Phones.

Source: Telus, via and image credit: MobileSyrup

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HTC Radar 4G coming to WIND Mobile on the 21st February

February 17, 2012 | By Surur

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The Windows Phone invasion continues in Canada, with WIND Mobile making the availability date of the HTC Radar 4G official.

The handset will available on the 21st February for $99 on the WINDtab+ plan or $399 commitment free. Interestingly SaskTel, who is selling the same handset, will be offering the Radar for $369 contract free, and have it available today.

Read more about the handset at WIND here.

Via MobileSyrup.com

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Telus Nokia Lumia 800 coming 9th March?

February 17, 2012 | By Surur

telus800 MobileSyrup is reporting that things seems to be heating up in Canada in anticipation of the arrival of the Nokia Lumia 800 on Telus.

They note employees have started training on Windows Phone 7.5 and various launch parties are being organized for the week starting the 5th March.

The handset will join a wave of second generation Windows Phones, including the Nokia Lumia 710 and HTC Radar 4G hitting Canadian carriers.

HTC Radar 4G on SaskTel Canada’s first Second Generation Windows Phone

February 16, 2012 | By Surur

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Canadians who have been waiting for a second generation Windows Phone to jump into the game can now pick up the HTC Radar 4G for only $49.99 on a 3 year contract, or $369.99 commitment free.

The handset is of course HSDPA+ compatible and has a front-facing camera, only available on second generation handsets.

If the Radar is not to your linking, the Nokia Lumia 710 is also expected to arrive on Canadian shores shortly, as is the Nokia Lumia 800 on Telus.

HTC Radar 4G only to cost $369.99 off contract at SaskTel

February 13, 2012 | By Surur

After a long hiatus Canadian users can finally expect a flood of Windows Phone 7 handsets.

In the country of 3 year contracts buying a handset contract-free is really important.

SaskTel, who will be getting the HTC Radar 4G soon, has released the price plans that accompany the handset.

The handset is $49.99 with a 3 year voice and data contract, but if in fact you think you may want to change your handset before this, you can scoop up the device for only $369.99 Canadian dollars.

Read more about Windows Phone in Canada here.

Via MobileSyrup.com

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WIND Mobile announces the HTC Radar as coming soon

February 8, 2012 | By Surur

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WIND Mobile has just announced that they will be getting the HTC Radar 4G on their network. The AWS network has opened a page where users can register to be notified of the release date of the handset, which is their first Windows Phone 7.5 device.

Videotron, another Canadian carrier, had earlier also announced the availability of the handset, which at the time suggested strongly that the HTC Radar would also be coming to WIND. No pricing was announced yet.

It is believed that they will also get another Windows Phone handset in the future, possibly the Nokia Lumia 710.

Register your interest at WIND here.

Thanks Ian for the tip.

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HTC Radar 4G coming soon to SaskTel

February 3, 2012 | By Surur

It never rains and then it pours. After a 12 month hiatus of new Windows Phones coming to Canada, it seems a flood will be arriving soon on Canadian carriers.

SaskTel has just posted a coming soon page for the HTC Radar 4G, aiming it at users who want to “master social networking”

Their blurb reads:

Master social networking with an intuitive phone that has your life front and centre. The HTC Radar 4G uses Windows Phone 7.5 OS to make staying connected to everything a fun and easy process

Windows Phone "Threads" easily enables you to switch between Facebook™ chat, text, and Windows Live Messenger. Take advantage of a 5.0 megapixel camera with LED Flash to capture great pictures, even in minimal lighting. The HTC Radar 4G is a premium phone to stay connected to everything you need.

That’s a pretty nice write-up for the mid-range device.

The handset will also support tethering on the network. Read more details at SaskTel here.

Via MobileSyrup.com

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$250 Rogers Canada Nokia Lumia 710 is pentaband and works on WIND and Mobilicity also

February 1, 2012 | By Surur

Pentaband handsets was part of the promise of a Nokia Windows Phone 7 handset. Unfortunately the Nokia Lumia 800 did not deliver, but it seems the super cheap Nokia Lumia 710 is a true Nokia handset, and supports all 5 common HSDPA frequencies, including the 1700 MHz AWS from T-Mobile and also small Canadian carriers WIND and Mobilicity.

The above video shows pretty simply how to get an unlocked Lumia 710 on WIND using a simple SIM cutter – finding the mysterious unlocking website will be left as an exercise for the reader.

WIND does not currently offer any Windows Phones or the iPhone, and this development will provide a great alternative to the limited range of Android handsets on the network.

If Nokia continues to produce high quality cheap Windows Phones they may even do a little bit to undermine the lock carriers have on us due to contracts, which would be great all by itself.

Video by BallerOtaku, thanks Mark for the tip.

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