Bell Canada to charge $10 tariff for HSPA+ access?
We’re not sure if we should blame U.S. wireless carrier Sprint for coming up with this idea, or Bell Canada for running with it. BGR has just obtained a memo that indicates Bell customers will have to...
View ArticleBell Mobility launching HSPA+ Novatel U547 November 23rd; 42Mbps, $10 premium
Last month, we told you about Bell Mobility’s plans to charge a $10 premium for access to the highest speeds on its HSPA+ network. This month, it looks like that report is becoming a reality. BGR has...
View ArticleMore information on Sprint’s new $10 premium data fee
BGR has obtained a memo being sent around to third-party Sprint retailers that sheds a bit more light on the company’s recently announced $10 Premium Data fee. The fee will be applied on all lines...
View ArticleLast.fm to nix free streaming to mobile, other devices
CBS-owned Last.fm announced on Monday that it will soon discontinue its free ad-supported streaming music service for cell phones and home entertainment devices. Last.fm is a custom Internet radio...
View ArticleSony’s Music Unlimited service now available for Android
Sony’s Music Unlimited service powered by Qriocity is now available for Android smartphones. The service originally made its debut in Europe back in December 2010 and launched in the United States...
View ArticleSpotify now available in the U.S. [video]
Spotify, the trendy music on demand service that has garnered tremendous media attention in Europe, has finally launched in the U.S. as rumored last week. Spotify announced earlier this month that it...
View ArticleVerizon to pull striking worker's health benefits on August 31st
After disagreements over new contracts, 45,000 Verizon workers, or roughly 25% of the company’s workforce, went on strike on August 7th. The Communications Workers of America and the International...
View ArticleBBM Music now available in the U.S., Canada and Australia
Research In Motion announced on Wednesday that its BBM Music service will launch Wednesday in the United States, Canada and Australia. To begin, users can opt to sign up for a BBM Music Premium...
View ArticleSpotify surpasses 3 million paid subscribers
Spotify said Thursday that it now serves more than 3 million active paid subscribers per month, up from the 2.5 million subscribers it was serving in November. More than 20% of its active users pay...
View ArticleRare discount gets you $20 off a Spotify Premium subscription
Spotify and Netflix are two things that don’t often go on sale. But thanks to a little Christmas spirit, and a lot of fear of Apple Music stealing its subscribers, Spotify is having a serious sale on...
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