Articles tagged with: Virgin Mobile and Bell

Bell Canada Buys Out Virgin Mobile MVNO

Bell Canada is buying out the 50% stake in Virgin Mobile Canada for CA$142 million (US$121 million), and entering into a long-term licensing agreement with the Virgin Group to retain the brandname rights.   more

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Bell Canada Buys Electronics Retailer

Bell Canada has agreed to acquire the national consumer electronics retailer, The Source - which is owned by bankrupt US retailer, Circuit City. In addition to its lineup of consumer electronics products, The Source plans to carry the full array of Bell consumer services at its more than 750 stores across Canada by January 2010. The retailer may also agree to carry products from the MVNO, Virgin Mobile - subject to agreements.  more

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LG to Recall Mobile Phone Sold in Canada

LG Electronics Canada has issued a recall notice for one of its mobile phones after the handset was found to no longer comply with Canadian radio-emissions standards. The LG 150 is the only mobile phone manufactured by LG that is affected by the recall.  more

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No sign of wireless downturn in North America yet

Independent Analyst Comment - Steven Hartley, Senior Analyst at Ovum

North America was the first region to be affected by the current economic crisis and, to date, has been the hardest hit. Although the full effects of the downturn are yet to be felt, the wireless operatorsÃ' results in the third quarter reflect how mobile services have become indispensable and two-year contracts are protecting the sector in the region. Mobile telecom remains on track to grow in the region in 2009.  more

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