List of Canadian mobile phone companies
Encyclopedia
| Operator | Technology | Frequency | Ownership | Uses Network | Notes |
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| 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless in April 2004 7-Eleven became the first retailer to launch proprietary prepaid wireless service program called 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless. 7-Eleven expanded its proprietary prepaid wireless program to Canada, Singapore and Malaysia. In The U.S. the service operates on... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
Ztar Mobile | Rogers | Uses Rogers' network Available at 7-Eleven Stores |
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| Airtel | iDEN Iden For other uses of the word, see Iden The Iden was an English automobile manufactured from 1904 until 1907. Designed by George Iden, formerly of Daimler, they were four-cylinder 10/17 hp and 25/35 hp shaft-driven cars; each came with "Idens's frictionless radial gearbox".... |
Airtel | Own | http://www.airtelwireless.ca/ | |
| Bell Mobility Bell Mobility Bell Mobility is a CDMA and HSPA+ based wireless network and the division of Bell Canada which sells wireless services in Canada... |
CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... /LTE 3GPP Long Term Evolution 3GPP Long Term Evolution, usually referred to as LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using new modulation techniques... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... on 850 and 1900/LTE 3GPP Long Term Evolution 3GPP Long Term Evolution, usually referred to as LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using new modulation techniques... on 1700 |
Bell Canada Enterprises | Own | Launched HSPA+ High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... network on November 4, 2009. Retains CDMA network |
| Brightroam Brightroam Brightroam is a deep discount international roaming mobile provider owned by iRoam Mobile Solutions a subsidiary of Sea Change Corporation. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and provides global cellular communications to corporations and individuals at reduced costs associated with... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
iRoam | Rogers | Brightroam.com | |
| Chatr Chatr Chatr is a Canadian wireless service provider targeting price-conscious customers It is the third wireless service network owned by Rogers Communications, after Rogers Wireless and Fido Solutions. The provider launched their network in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and now Montreal ... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... /HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications, cable television, home phone and internet with additional telecommunications and mass media assets... |
Rogers | A brand owned by Rogers | |
| Cityfone | GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications, cable television, home phone and internet with additional telecommunications and mass media assets... |
Rogers | Uses Rogers' network http://www.cityfone.net/ |
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| CityWest CityWest CityWest, formerly known as CityTel, is a city-owned corporation that provides wireline and cellular telephone and internet services in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. CityWest also purchased Monarch Cablesystems' assets, which were split between the former CityTel and Shaw Communications.It has... |
CDMA | CityWest & Northwestel | Bell | Uses Bell's network. | |
| Clearnet Clearnet Clearnet may refer to:*Clearnet Communications, a mobile telecommunications company that mergered with Telus in 2000*Clearnet, a MVNO launched by Telus in 2011*ClearNET, the UK NHS clearing system... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
HSPA on 850 and 1900 | Telus TELUS Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver... |
Telus | A brand owned by Telus |
| DCI Wireless | GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
DCI Telecom | Rogers | Uses Rogers' network http://www.dcitelecom.com/wireless.php |
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| Dryden Mobility | GSM | DMTS Dryden Municipal Telephone Service Dryden Municipal Telephone System is a municipally owned telephone company in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. Offering local residential & business land line service within Dryden, long distance service to Dryden and surrounding area, and mobile phone services.... |
Own/Rogers | http://www.dmts.biz/ | |
| Fido Fido Solutions Fido Solutions is a Canadian cellular telephone service provider currently owned by Rogers Communications. It was formerly owned by Microcell Telecommunications. Fido does, however, remain a separate entity from Rogers... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... /HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... on 850 and 1900/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... on 850 and 1900 |
Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications, cable television, home phone and internet with additional telecommunications and mass media assets... |
Own/Rogers | http://www.fido.ca/ |
| good2go Mobile Canada | GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
Ztar Mobile | Rogers | Uses Rogers' network Available at Quickie Convenience Stores, Avondale Food Stores and Shell gas stations |
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| ICE Wireless ICE Wireless ICE Wireless is a cellular network operator in northern Canada and the only alternative to Bell Canada north of the 60th parallel. ICE Wireless was the first GSM carrier in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, in the extreme north of Canada. They currently provide coverage in Inuvik, Yellowknife,... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
New North Networks | Own/Rogers | http://www.icewireless.ca/ | |
| KMTS Mobility | CDMA | KMTS | Bell | Uses Bell's network. | |
| Koodo Mobile Koodo Mobile Koodo Mobile is a mobile brand in Canada started by Telus in 2008. Koodo differs from its parent Telus by not requiring a fixed term contract. Koodo offers all its services on a month by month basis. Koodo uses the concept of a Tab which allows customers to build credit towards new phones... |
CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
HSPA on 850 and 1900 | Telus TELUS Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver... |
Telus | A brand owned by Telus http://koodomobile.com/ |
| KORE Wireless | GSM/CDMA | KORE Telematics | Rogers | http://www.koretelematics.com | |
| Lynx Mobility | CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
OmniGlobe Networks | Own | http://www.lynxmobility.com | |
| Mike Mike (cellular network) Mike is a Canadian mobile phone and push-to-talk network, launched in 1996 using the proprietary iDEN platform from Motorola. The network was initially launched by Clearnet in the Windsor to Québec corridor, while its roll-out in western Canada followed in 1997... |
iDEN Iden For other uses of the word, see Iden The Iden was an English automobile manufactured from 1904 until 1907. Designed by George Iden, formerly of Daimler, they were four-cylinder 10/17 hp and 25/35 hp shaft-driven cars; each came with "Idens's frictionless radial gearbox".... |
Telus TELUS Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver... |
Own | A brand owned by Telus | |
| Mobilicity Mobilicity Mobilicity is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "mobility" and "simplicity".-History:... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... on 1700 |
DAVE Wireless | Own | Available in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver |
| MTS Mobility | CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
MTS Manitoba Telecom Services Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. , or MTS , formerly Manitoba Telephone System, is the primary telecommunications carrier in the Canadian province of Manitoba and the fourth largest telecommunications provider in Canada with 7000 employees... |
Own | HSPA network will launch March 31, 2011 http://www.mts.ca/. |
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| NorthernTel Mobility | CDMA | Bell Aliant | Bell | Uses Bell's network. | |
| Northwestel Northwestel Northwestel Inc. is the incumbent local exchange carrier and long distance carrier in Northern Canada. The company name is a portmanteau, sometimes spelled NorthwesTel, for Northwest Telecommunications.-Modern corporate history:... |
CDMA | Bell Mobility Bell Mobility Bell Mobility is a CDMA and HSPA+ based wireless network and the division of Bell Canada which sells wireless services in Canada... |
Bell | Uses Bell's network. | |
| President's Choice PC Mobile | CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
Loblaws Loblaws Loblaws is a supermarket chain with over 70 stores in Canada, headquartered in Brampton, with stores across Ontario and Quebec. Loblaws is a division of Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's largest food distributor... |
Bell | Uses Bell's network. | |
| Petro-Canada Mobility Petro-Canada Mobility Petro-Canada Mobility is a Canadian Mobile Virtual Network Operator created in late 2006 by gasoline firm Petro-Canada as a competitor to other store based MVNOs like PC Mobile. Petro-Canada Mobility operates on the GSM network of Rogers Wireless.... |
GSM | Ztar Mobile | Rogers | Uses Rogers' network Available at Petro-Canada gas stations |
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| Primus Canada Primus Canada Primus Canada is a Canadian telecommunications company. Primus operates as a CLEC — buying services at wholesale rates and reselling them to consumers... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
Primus Primus Telecom Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated is an integrated facilities-based telecommunications services provider offering international and domestic voice, voice-over-Internet protocol , Internet, wireless, data and hosting services to business and residential retail customers and other... |
Rogers | Uses Rogers' network http://www.primustel.ca/en/residential/cellular/wirelessService.htm |
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| Public Mobile Public Mobile Public Mobile is a Canadian mobile phone company, operating in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Montreal. It is one of several new cellphone providers which launched in 2010 in Canada. Public Mobile operates a CDMA network, and has partnered with Bell Mobility and Telus Mobility to provide... |
CDMA | Public Mobile Inc | Own Roaming on Telus TELUS Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver... |
Available in Toronto and Montreal, Mobile broadband provided by Sungard network solutions. | |
| Roam Mobility | GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
World Roam Mobility | Rogers | RoamMobility.com | |
| Rogers Wireless Rogers Wireless Rogers Wireless is a wireless telecommunications provider offering mobile phone and data services throughout Canada using Global System for Mobile Communications and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System technology. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications... |
GSM/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... /LTE 3GPP Long Term Evolution 3GPP Long Term Evolution, usually referred to as LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using new modulation techniques... |
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... on 850 and 1900/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... on 850 and 1900/LTE 3GPP Long Term Evolution 3GPP Long Term Evolution, usually referred to as LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using new modulation techniques... on 1700 |
Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications, cable television, home phone and internet with additional telecommunications and mass media assets... |
Own | http://www.rogers.com |
| SaskTel Mobility | CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
SaskTel SaskTel Saskatchewan Telecommunications is a provincial Crown Corporation operating under the authority of the Saskatchewan Telecommunications Act. It is the only remaining Crown Corporation in the Canadian telecommunications industry.... |
Own | HSPA network launched August 16, 2010. http://www.sasktel.com/ |
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| SearsConnect Wireless SearsConnect SearsConnect Wireless is a Canadian cellular service provider that uses the GSM network for coverage. Like MoreMobility and SimplyConnect SearsConnect service can either be charged monthly where the customer pays full price for the phone, or under contract in exchange for a free or discounted phone... |
GSM | SearsConnect.ca/Cityfone | Rogers | Uses Rogers' network http://www.searsconnect.ca/ |
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| Shaw Wireless | HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
Shaw Shaw Communications Shaw Communications is Canada's largest telecommunications company that provides telephone, Canada's fastest Internet and television services as well as broadcasting and soon Wifi. Shaw is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta... |
Own | Originally intended to build HSPA using AWS spectrum in Western Canada. Cancelled as of September 2011 http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/09/01/shaw-wireless.html | |
| SimplyConnect | GSM | Scotiabank Scotiabank The Bank of Nova Scotia , commonly known as Scotiabank , is the third largest bank in Canada by deposits and market capitalization. It serves some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world and offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial,... /Cityfone |
Rogers | Uses Rogers' network SimplyConnect.ca |
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| Sogetel Mobilité Sogetel Sogetel is a private Canadian telecommunications company founded in 1892.Sogetel is an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier that serves multiple areas in Quebec.- Services offered :* Local telephony* Toll* Cellular phone... |
CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
Sogetel Inc Sogetel Sogetel is a private Canadian telecommunications company founded in 1892.Sogetel is an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier that serves multiple areas in Quebec.- Services offered :* Local telephony* Toll* Cellular phone... |
OWN / Roam on Bell and Telus |
Own some tower site in Mauricie Mauricie Mauricie is a traditional and current administrative region of Quebec. La Mauricie National Park is contained within the region, making it a prime tourist location. The region has a land area of 35,855.22 km² and a 2006 census population of 258,928 residents... , Centre-du-Québec Centre-du-Québec Centre-du-Québec is a region of Quebec, Canada. The main centres are Drummondville, Victoriaville and Bécancour. It has a land area of 6,928.78 km² and a 2006 census population of 224,200 inhabitants.-Description:... and Beauce Beauce Beauce is a natural region in northern France, located between the Seine and Loire rivers. It now comprises the Eure-et-Loir département and parts of Loiret, Essonne and Loir-et-Cher. The region shared the history of the province of Orléanais and the county of Chartres, which is its only major... in Québec. Sogetel.com |
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| Solo Mobile Solo Mobile Solo Mobile is a mobile brand in Canada started by Bell Mobility in 2000. Solo is considered a discount wireless brand, offering low price monthly plans with some unlimited options in certain cities... |
CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
Bell Mobility Bell Mobility Bell Mobility is a CDMA and HSPA+ based wireless network and the division of Bell Canada which sells wireless services in Canada... |
Bell | A brand owned by Bell | |
| Talk & Earn | GSM | Bank of Montreal Bank of Montreal The Bank of Montreal , , or BMO Financial Group, is the fourth largest bank in Canada by deposits. The Bank of Montreal was founded on June 23, 1817 by John Richardson and eight merchants in a rented house in Montreal, Quebec. On May 19, 1817 the Articles of Association were adopted, making it... /Cityfone |
Rogers | Uses Rogers' network Talk&Earn.ca |
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| Talk & Save wireless | GSM | Royal Bank of Canada Royal Bank of Canada The Royal Bank of Canada or RBC Financial Group is the largest financial institution in Canada, as measured by deposits, revenues, and market capitalization. The bank serves seventeen million clients and has 80,100 employees worldwide. The company corporate headquarters are located in Toronto,... /Cityfone |
Rogers | Uses Rogers' network Talk&Save.ca |
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| TBayTel Thunder Bay Telephone Thunder Bay Telephone is a municipally owned telecommunications company operating in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, and the surrounding area. The company uses the marketing name TBayTel in advertisements and official communications.... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... on 850 and 1900 |
Thunder Bay Telephone Thunder Bay Telephone Thunder Bay Telephone is a municipally owned telecommunications company operating in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, and the surrounding area. The company uses the marketing name TBayTel in advertisements and official communications.... |
Own | http://www.tbaytel.net/ |
| Télébec Mobilité Télébec Mobilité Télébec Mobilité is the division of Télébec which sells wireless services in several areas of Quebec, Canada, including the James Bay territory area, the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, parts of central and southern Québec and parts of the Outaouais region.Created in 1996 Télébec Mobilité is closely... |
CDMA | Bell Aliant | Bell | Uses Bell's network. | |
| Telus Mobility Telus Mobility Telus Mobility is a division of Telus Communications which sells wireless services in Canada on its numerous networks. They currently have three different networks based on three different technologies: CDMA and HSPA+ on its mainstream networks, plus iDEN via its Mike division... |
CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... on 850 and 1900 |
Telus TELUS Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver... |
Own | Launched HSPA+ High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... network on November 5th 2009. Retains CDMA network |
| uWho Wireless | GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM , is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks... |
uWho | Rogers | Uses Rogers' network http://mobile.uwho.net/ |
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| Vidéotron Vidéotron Vidéotron GP is a Canadian integrated telecommunications company active in cable television, interactive multimedia development, video on demand, cable telephony, wireless communication and Internet access services. Currently, the company primarily serves Quebec, as well as the francophone... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... on 1700 |
Quebecor Media | Rogers for 2G / Own for HSPA 3.75G | Used to be MVNO with the Rogers network. Videotron launched its own HSPA+ network in Quebec on September 9, 2010 |
| Virgin Mobile Canada Virgin Mobile Canada Virgin Mobile Canada is a cellular telephone company that was launched on March 1, 2005 as a joint venture between Virgin Group and Bell Canada. Since May 7, 2009, it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Mobility. - Pre-launch :... |
CDMA/HSPA High Speed Packet Access High Speed Packet Access is an amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access and High Speed Uplink Packet Access , that extends and improves the performance of existing WCDMA protocols... |
Bell Mobility Bell Mobility Bell Mobility is a CDMA and HSPA+ based wireless network and the division of Bell Canada which sells wireless services in Canada... |
Bell | A brand fully acquired by Bell on May 7, 2009. Virgin Mobile Canada website | |
| WestNet Wireless | CDMA | Traya Net | Own | http://www.westnet.ca/ | |
| Wind Mobile Wind Mobile Wind Mobile is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider operated by Globalive Communications Corporation. The company initially launched mobile data and voice services in Toronto on December 16, 2009 and two days later in Calgary... |
AWS | AWS on 1700 | Globalive Globalive Globalive Communications Corporation is a Canadian telecommunications provider based in Toronto. Originally founded in 1998 by offering services over pre-established telephone networks, it is best known for its "Yak" and "LooneyCall" long-distance plans.... and Orascom Orascom Telecom Holding Orascom Telecom Holding S.A.E. is a leading international telecommunications company operating GSM networks in the Middle East, Africa, Canada and Asia. It started its operations in Egypt by launching the first egyptian mobile operator in 1998, .... |
Own | WIND launched networks in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton, but have since expanded to numerous new markets and are still quickly growing. |
External links
- Canadian mobile phone cellular tower infrastructure, on a map
- A comparison of Canadian pay-as-you-go cell phone plans
- GSM Coverage Maps | Canada
- http://www.itworldcanada.com/a/Daily-News/e9eabfa8-84b5-4163-bd49-4687b711773d.html
- http://technology.canoe.ca/2009/03/16/8772431-cp.html
- http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/iphone-news/bell-and-telus-building-gsm-iphone-time/ (telus & bell entre gsm)
- http://www.itworldcanada.com/blogs/nw-watch/2009/09/23/primus-inks-cellular-deal-with-rogers/51464/ Primus MVNO uses Rogers' network
- http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1646131-BMO-Mastercard-cell-phone-plans-hmmm Talk and Earn uses Rogers' network
- http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1652445-Want-to-break-away-from-the-Big-3-Here-are-your-options
- http://corpo.videotron.com/site/press-room/press-release/440
- http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf09007.html
- http://www-ssl.tbaytel.net/residential/mobility/support/glossary.shtml