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June 29th, 2008

Attention Rogers Mobile: You blew it with the iPhone data plans and you know it

Since Rogers Mobile announced their iPhone pricing this week, the reaction to their plans has been less that enthusiastic (to say the least).
RuinediPhone.com has started an online petition to Rogers to change their rate plans and an open letter to Steve Jobs on what is certainly a slap in the face.

Did I sign it?  You […]

By Tris Hussey -- 5 comments

April 9th, 2008

Buying a Telus EVDO card–lessons for retail customer service

I blogged about my new Telus EVDO card this morning, I’ve been using it all day and been very much enjoying it.  Okay I think I’ve found a conflict with my built-in SD card reader and the PCMCIA slot, but that might be an Acer thing and I’m not too worried right now.  However, what […]

By Tris Hussey -- 3 comments

April 9th, 2008

Buying a Telus EVDO Rev A mobile broadband card–first experiences

One of the challenges of a mobile worker is connectivity when you’re not at home.  Sure at home I have a higher-than-average cable internet connection, but when I go on the road, even to a friend’s house that’s a different story.  Looking for WiFi can be a pain, even when it’s offered by a cafe […]

By Tris Hussey -- 8 comments