Tag: Rogers

  • Google, Canadian wireless auction

    It seems that in the US, Google is getting ready to get into the wireless biz, If it happens, it’s going to blur the lines between technology and communication companies, something that in the States was prevented in the ’50s by a consent degree and likely was enacted in a similar manner in Canada. But…

  • A step in the right direction

    Well, it seems that Rogers has taken a step in the right direction by introducing an unlimited email data plan for the Blackberry Pearl: Q. What are the differences between Personal E-mail on BlackBerry and other existing BlackBerry E-mail Plans? A. Personal E-mail on BlackBerry provides subscribers with access to personal e-mail (BlackBerry Internet Service…

  • Cracked Calendar

    So, I got my new/refurbed Pearl via UPS yesterday and today has been the exercise in frustration that is moving data between my two devices. The first problem – I’ve got third party apps that I needed to bring over to the new device – I’ve already paid for them, so why should I pay…

  • Pearl Cratered

    Well, even after updating my Pearl’s OS, the trackball issue is still there and worse than ever. Thankfully Rogers is swapping it out by the end of the week.

  • iPhone stumbling block

    Well it seems that iPhone is problematic in Canada for two reasons. First, another company has the copyright on the name and second, there is no deal with Rogers yet. Apple doesn’t even have the domain. It seems that everyone who bet on “iname” is laughing now, but it begs the question of reviewing the…