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==Network coverage== |
==Network coverage== |
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Mobilicity launched with service in the [[Toronto]] area. They have announced plans to launch service in [[Ottawa]], [[Calgary]], [[Edmonton]], and [[Vancouver]] later in 2010. There are no plans to launch in Montreal because Mobilicity does not have spectrum in Quebec. |
Mobilicity launched with service in the [[Toronto]] area. They have announced plans to launch service in [[Ottawa]], [[Calgary]], [[Edmonton]], and [[Vancouver]] later in 2010. There are no plans to launch in Montreal because Mobilicity does not have spectrum in Quebec.<ref>[http://wirelesscanada.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-mobile-operators.html] Wireless Canada 2010</ref> |
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==Technology== |
==Technology== |
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Mobilicity uses the [[UMTS frequency bands|UMTS IV frequency band]], also known as [[Advanced Wireless Services|AWS]], to provide [[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]] (with [[High Speed Packet Access|HSPA]]) service.<ref>[http://mobilicity.ca/support/the-basics/i-have-a-phone-already-can-i-use-it-on-the-mobilicity-network/ I have a phone already; can I use it on the Mobilicity network?] 2010-05-15</ref> Using this band, user equipment transmits at 1710–1755 |
Mobilicity uses the [[UMTS frequency bands|UMTS IV frequency band]], also known as [[Advanced Wireless Services|AWS]], to provide [[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]] (with [[High Speed Packet Access|HSPA]]) service.<ref>[http://mobilicity.ca/support/the-basics/i-have-a-phone-already-can-i-use-it-on-the-mobilicity-network/ I have a phone already; can I use it on the Mobilicity network?] 2010-05-15</ref> Using this band, user equipment transmits at 1710–1755 MHz, and receives at 2110–2155 MHz. This is the same frequency as [[Wind Mobile]] in [[Canada]] and [[T-Mobile USA]]. Like WIND, they do not have a [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]] network. |
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Unlike Wind, Mobilicity was able to arrange a tower sharing agreement with one of the incumbent carriers.{{ |
Unlike Wind, Mobilicity was able to arrange a tower sharing agreement with one of the incumbent carriers.{{Citation needed|reason=With which carrier?|date=August 2010}} |
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==Plans== |
==Plans== |
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Revision as of 12:02, 5 August 2010
| File:Mobilicity logo.jpg | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wireless Services |
| Founded | Vaughan, Ontario (2009) |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Products | HSPA |
| Revenue |  unknown CAD (2010) |
| unknown CAD (2010) | |
| Total assets | unknown at this point CAD |
| Website | www.mobilicity.ca |
Mobilicity (formerly Data & Audio Visual Enterprises Wireless or DAVE Wireless) is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider. Its name combines the words "mobility" and "simplicity".[1]
History
Mobilicity began offering service to the public on May 15, 2010. At the time of launch only the Toronto area was covered.
Network coverage
Mobilicity launched with service in the Toronto area. They have announced plans to launch service in Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver later in 2010. There are no plans to launch in Montreal because Mobilicity does not have spectrum in Quebec.[2]
Technology
Mobilicity uses the UMTS IV frequency band, also known as AWS, to provide UMTS (with HSPA) service.[3] Using this band, user equipment transmits at 1710–1755 MHz, and receives at 2110–2155 MHz. This is the same frequency as Wind Mobile in Canada and T-Mobile USA. Like WIND, they do not have a GSM network.
Unlike Wind, Mobilicity was able to arrange a tower sharing agreement with one of the incumbent carriers.[citation needed]
Plans
The following table shows the plans Mobilicity currently offers as of August 2010[update].
| Price | Text | Mobilicity to Mobilicity Talk | Caller ID | Local Talk | Voicemail | Canadian Long Distance | U.S. Long Distance | Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, 3 Way Calling | Global Text | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| $25 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No ($8 add on) | No | No | No ($5 add on) | No | No |
| $35 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| $45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| $55 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| $65 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pay-Per-Use is available for locations not covered by unlimited plans.
There are unlimited long distance plans for $20 such as the East Asia plan which allows unlimited calls to China, Vietnam, and more.
There is also unlimited mobile internet access for $40 a month.
Handsets and devices
Mobilicity network is compatible with the same handsets and devices as Wind Mobile's network, and UMTS handsets and devices offered by T-Mobile USA.
The handsets that are currently offered for sale by Mobilicity can be viewed on their website.[4]
Roaming in North America
Mobilicity provides roaming within Canada on the Rogers GSM network. They have not yet announced their plans for U.S. in International roaming, but a potential roaming partner in the United States is T-Mobile USA, which operates a compatible network.
References
- ^ Mobilicity is Canada’s newest wireless carrier WhatsYourTech.ca 2010-02-08
- ^ [1] Wireless Canada 2010
- ^ I have a phone already; can I use it on the Mobilicity network? 2010-05-15
- ^ http://mobilicity.ca/products/
External links
- Mobilicity
- Mobilicity launches handsets and plans for Toronto WhatsYourTech.ca