http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Bell Canada's HTC Touch launch and unlimited internet for $7 is a go http://www.engadgetmobile.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgetmobile.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
JAmerican]]>Nov 15th 2007 9:57AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/What I'm most impressed with is the entry price for average Joe web surfer. $7 is going to really alter the Canadian wireless data landscape, with typical costs being in the hundred(s) for just 100 megs, there will be some celebrating by the data crazy.]]>Nov 15th 2007 10:03AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
No wonder we are still having cheap and outdated phones in Canada because everyone wants "free" phone. :(]]>Nov 15th 2007 12:39PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Nov 15th 2007 10:11AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/(2)With unlimited Mobile Browser service; unlimited in core network and high speed mobile coverage areas. 100 min. in other digital coverage areas; 25cents/ additional minute.]]>Nov 15th 2007 10:15AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Nov 15th 2007 10:22AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Nov 15th 2007 12:41PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Nov 15th 2007 11:20AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
The cost for me to leave would be 340$ (17 months left on the contract) but in those 17 months I would save close to 800$ switching, which is a no-brainer... However I always liked the Service I got from Telus, so I am giving them a chance (at least a week).]]>Nov 15th 2007 1:48PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512228

A "main post" there a week ago with ongoing rumor discussion around that time...]]>Nov 15th 2007 2:39PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/09/bell-to-launch-htc-touch-include-unlimited-data-for-7/
and
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1270029&page=1
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started nov 3rd]]>Nov 16th 2007 8:13PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Nov 17th 2007 3:32PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
I think the Canadian Cell providers are criminals.]]>Nov 18th 2007 9:08PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Nov 18th 2007 9:22PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
On the other side, Telus is still denying very forcefully that this is not real, they offered me (and I took it until I am 100% sure and switch to Bell) a new 15$ dataplan for 7Mb (normally it is 2Mb) and they reduced my other services by 11$ total. However after reading many forums I am sure they are lying to me, but getting good answer from Bell is very challenging.]]>Nov 19th 2007 1:54PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
The HTC Touch is compatible with the unlimited mobile browser Bell Mobility has to offer. Unit is not deemed as a PDA but just a regular cellphone. (so yes, no additional data chrgs and yes for $7 you get unlimited email/internet) The cost for the unlimited mobile browser is $7 a month, tethering is not included with this. (additional charges will apply) The touch will have the push service for your emails (similar to the HTC 6800 but you save a bundle with the data chrgs) it runs on 1XEV as well (faster than rogers dial up, to date Rogers only has 2 devices that can run on their hi-speed) runs on windows mobile 6, has the cool touch flo feature similar how you can slide the screen with an iphone or itouch. Telus and rogers do offer the touch as well, but be ready to fork out additional chrgs for data.. for now, it seems like this one is to stay and you can even benefit from the fun bundles as well]]>Nov 20th 2007 2:23PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Nov 25th 2007 10:36PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
Its unlimited internet (full access) with no restriction and as long as you have a contract or else it can go away anytime.

You are able to get good plans, but you need to how to deal with the retention department.

For 3 year contract I got $44.99 all inclusive (No System Access Fees):
- Unlimited Local Incoming and Outgoing in my area
- Unlimited Canadian and US Long Distance Minutes
- Unlimited Internet, Text Messaging and Picture Messaging
- Enhanced Voice Mail and Caller ID
- Free Roaming in Canada and $0.99/m in U.S.
- Free Bell Turtle Case
- Free Bell Car Charger

Yes, I got the HTC Touch from Bell and its amazing... addicted, and downside:
- You get brain cancer, lol!!!
- Battery life sucks, unless turn off "always on" internet connection!
- WiFi is disable, but you get super-high access anyways!

Feel free to drop me a line: charles.huang@utoronto.ca]]>Dec 3rd 2007 6:51AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Dec 5th 2007 8:43AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Dec 5th 2007 4:03PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.bce.ca/en/news/releases/bm/2007/11/16/74533.html

I couldn't help but get one as this is such a good deal! And the browser works on EV-DO. First city fido..now this!]]>Dec 25th 2007 3:39AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
Don't get the HTC Touch from Bell thinking you will have unlimited download for 7$.

You can only browse cheap bell mobility pages.

They will charge you up to 1000$/day if you navigate to Google and Hotmail pages with your cell phone.

Many have been scam and are in the process of having full refund.


Scam alerte

Ne prenez pas le HTC Touch pensant que vous aurez le transfère illimité pour 7$.

Vous pouvez seulement naviguer de pauvres pages Bell mobilité.

Bell vous facturera jusqu’à 1000$/jour si vous faite de la navigation Google et Hotmail avec votre cellulaire.

Plusieurs ont été arnaqués et sont maintenant en procédure de remboursement total.
]]>Dec 28th 2007 12:13PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/Mathieu, please don't give people wrong information.
The $7 dollar unlimited plan is exactly that, UNLIMITED, you can go on any site, listen to radio and TV streams however long you want as I confirmed this with Bell Mobility customer service as well as data support.
The only thing you CAN'T do (which is an available feature but not part of the $7/month plan) is use your phone as a modem.
In addition should there be any page that was chargeable you would receive a warning like down-loadable music or ring tones.
Why only $7/month when BlackBerry plans with the same services are going for $100/month for 1gig? Well because in 2008 phone pricing and data plans will drastically decrease due to the fact that more competitors will be allowed to compete in Canada reducing the current rate plans.]]>Dec 28th 2007 3:56PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/15/bell-canadas-htc-launch-and-unlimited-internet-for-7-is-a-go/
Adel Bazerghi, Bell Mobility’s vice-president of products, said the carrier decided to offer an unlimited plan with the Touch so that customers wouldn’t need to worry about exceeding their monthly data allowances – a scenario he said would take away from their “enjoyment” of the device.

While Bell’s $7 unlimited plan runs the risk of upsetting its subscribers who use competing devices such as the BlackBerry, which don’t come with unlimited data options, Bazerghi stressed that the lack of a full keyboard means the HTC Touch will hold little appeal for email-crazed business-types.

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