Mobilicity introduces unlimited 3.5G network in Toronto

Mobilicity is Canada's newest player in the mobile carrier space and outlined its aggressive plains in its recent launch. Canadian Reviewer has video of the event which discusses the carrier, handset models and the coverage plan for the GTA.

The company also revealed that it will have hundreds of points of distribution across the Greater Toronto Area. “We want to ensure that everyone in Toronto is able to take advantage of the Mobilicity unlimited 3.5G network, so it was important to us to have Mobilicity dealers in every neighbourhood in this city,” said Dobbin.

 

Canadian-industry first: $20 unlimited long-distance to China or India

Mobilicity, whose name stems from the words ‘mobile’ and ‘simplicity’, also introduced a wireless long-distance first with $20 unlimited monthly add-on bundles to East Asia (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Vietnam) and South Asia (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh).  Customers will benefit from direct dialing and excellent call quality.

 

“We’re bringing down the cost of mobile overseas calling in a big way and making it easy to call faraway friends and family from anywhere in the city,” added Dobbin. “No one can put a price on talking to loved ones halfway around the world, but Mobilicity’s $20 East Asia and South Asia long-distance bundles sure make the process a lot more convenient and affordable.”

 

Unbeatable value: $169.99 Nokia 5230 with free Bluetooth headset

The company showcased its lineup of six brand-name handsets, including the HTC Snap and BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphones. Mobilicity’s feature phone, the Nokia 5230 (featuring a brilliant 3.2” touch widescreen) is priced at an industry-leading $169.99 and comes with a free Nokia Bluetooth Headset, valued at $30. A $99.99 data stick was also featured for consumers looking for unlimited mobile internet access.

 

With Mobilicity, consumers don’t have to compromise quality service, features or coverage in order to save money. The company is working with best-in-class wireless partners; Ericsson built and is maintaining Mobilicity’s 3.5G state-of-the-art unlimited wireless network, while Amdocs, the leading customer experience systems provider, designed its billing, ordering, customer care and operational support systems.

 

“Mobilicity is the new wireless entrant with the unlimited 3.5G network that Canadians have been waiting for,” added Bitove.

 

No more hidden charges

Mobilicity’s pay-in-advance, unlimited service model ensures customers can use their phones as much as they want within their city coverage area without the worry of incurring extra charges.

 

For customers travelling outside the Mobilicity unlimited network coverage area in Canada and the U.S., low per-minute-rate roaming will be available on a pay-per-use basis, as will other extra features, such as international calling, downloads and 411 directory assistance.  Customers must first add funds into a dedicated, personal pay-per-use depository called My Wallet.

 

In describing the company’s unique service delivery platform, Dobbin said, “Forget everything you know about wireless companies. We’ve created a fair and uncomplicated model where all customers pay the same rates – regardless of whether they’re able to pass a credit check.”

 

Mobilicity’s Corporate Stores, Exclusive and Authorized Dealers, and online store will be open for business tomorrow. The company will roll-out its service in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa later this year.

Comments

[ZIBUL]

I have this phone as well but i am not facing the similar problems...lolz people have forogotten thier days when other companies used to rip them off big time....atleast this company is reliable...i love the service from MOBILICITY..their customer service is awesome..not like waiting forever in the que and then hang up...

And INTERNET is unlimited!!!!!! not like you use youtube for a vdo and pay over $50.00 for few gigs.

Bottom Line Other Companies Suck.....MOBOLICITY ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Asif]

I'm a current mobilicity costumer. What I would really like mobilicity to do is focus less on having more mobilicity store locations and focus MORE and I stress please FOCUS MORE on improving your network reception. I work near Yonge subway station. I do not get a network for phone reception or network reception on the ground level, where I work or in the washroom at my workplace; I do however get 2 out of 4 signals if I am outside my work building. I was with fido before; but now its impossible for me to keep in touch with ANY of my friends or relatives when I'm at work. I live near sherbourne and dundas, and even at my house I get 2 out of 4 signals for fone. When I get signals you do have great internet speed; but please improve your network reception.

Dissappointed mobilicity costumer.

[LT]

Any time you have new company in the market, don't rush!!. Remember Roots Airline??
They need to install lot network towers in and around major cities. It takes time -long time.
Check back w/ these guys in 3 years.

[Rhyan]

Awesome coverage..Amazing price..It's incredible in Ottawa so far..from the downtown core to Nepean..streaming HD content uninterrupted and had a conversation on the way back...no problems at all so far..safe for the fact that some spots in my basement don't work..but that is to be expected with any and most service providers.

I can sleep at night knowing I won't be having $136 phone bills from Rogers anymore..

I willing paid the $400!!! to leave my stupid contract...I realized I will save almost $100 a month...for 36 months.. = $ 3600

Staying with Rogers will cost you on average about $2000-3000 more if you are a moderate/casual data and phone user...and use it during 'daytime' minutes frequently..

Daytime charges are arbitrary times...it's as bogus as time of use with hydro..

We Canadians are pushovers.

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