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HTC Scorpion to reach Bell and Verizon networks

adina — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:06:34 +0000

The HTC Scorpion or Scorpio is believed to be the next major flagship handset of HTC on Verizon’s network. The Android phone is supposed to reach both Verizon and Bell Canada but the moment is no yet specified. It is expected to be one of the fastest handsets as it will be equipped with a 1.5GHz Snapdragon and will run Android 2.2. Its design would possibly resemble that of the Evo 4G.

Because of its possible appearance in Bell’s network, the phone is supposed to have either separate GSM and CDMA versions or a dual-mode model able to work on 3G bands available in North America for either network. Bell has significantly switched away from CDMA, like its competitor Telus, and is not supposed to engage an advanced phone for that portion of its network that is in decline.

Other HTC devices, based on Windows Phone 7, are known as already having carriers. The Spark, for example, is also addressed to Verizon and Bell. The Mondrian, which is equipped with a 1.3GHz Snapdragon, is meant to be a multi-carrier device and would work on both Telus and Rogers in Canada, but no US carrier has mentioned it. The Schubert is coming exclusively to Telus, while the Gold is only for Sprint.

HSPA + 3G Network and iPhone Heading to Bell These Days

adina — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:48:37 +0000

It’s now confirmed that Bell will launch the HSPA+ 3G network just a day before Telus launches an equivalent one. According to recent leaks, the network will support 21Mbps speed and will come with numerous modems and phones that should be ready on the same day. Roaming will be available immediately on AT&T in the United States as well as in many other countries.

The iPhone 3G and 3GS are promised to be ready for Bell’s network the same day, as some sources revealed. Telus also plans to launch the two iPhone models a day later. Other information will be available closer to the release date, rate data being the last to be revealed, a usual scenario when it comes to the iPhone’s launches.

Bell will launch soon some other high-end devices that have already been announced, such as the RIM’s BlackBerry Bold 9700, the MiFi 2372 mobile router and the Novatel U998 USB modem for HSPA+ service.

Bell Announces iPhone and BlackBerry Bold 9700 Prices

adina — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:55:30 +0000

Some sources say that the Canadian carrier company Bell unveiled its launch plans and prices for the Samsung Omnia 2, the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS and the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, a Boy Genius Report claims.

The first of them, the Samsung’s Omnia 2, will be available at a price of $350 with a three-year service contract.

The same source reveals that the 8GB iPhone 3GS will cost $700 or $200 with an agreement, while the 16GB iPhone 3GS will be sold for $800 off-contract or for $300 with a contract. At the same time, the iPhone 3G can be purchased for $600 without a contract or for $150 with a three-year contract. All iPhone models can be found on the shelves on November 4th.

As for the RIM’s BlackBerry Bold 9700, the price will be $250 on-contract, while the price for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is supposed to drop to $150.

Confirmation of this information is still expected from the carrier company.