i guess Bell isn't going to be a partner...
https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2004/13/c4716.html
Bell Canada Announces Roll Out of Canada's Fastest Wireless Network
New wireless data network will change the way Canadians communicate
MONTREAL, Dec. 13 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell Canada today announced it plans to
roll out the fastest and most advanced wireless data network in Canada. Bell's
next generation EVDO (Evolution, Data Optimized) network will deliver wireless
data services up to six times faster than the fastest wireless network
available in Canada today, allowing customers to download data on their mobile
devices at speeds close to those of their high-speed home connections. With
speeds of up to 2.4 mbps, customers will be able to use data-rich content and
run applications such as e-mail, video messaging, gaming, video conferencing,
telematics and streaming entertainment. Technical trials of the Bell EVDO
network have begun in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the new network will
roll out throughout 2005 and 2006 in major urban centres across Canada.
"Customers want a simple way to be connected, entertained and informed no
matter where they are," said Michael Neuman, President of Bell Mobility and
Bell Distribution Inc. "Bell's EVDO network will offer Canada's fastest
wireless experience and deliver leading-edge innovation to the market. It will
revolutionize the way Canadians use their mobile devices."
Wireless data is a rapidly increasing part of wireless growth and
accounts for more than half of Bell's 2004 Wireless Average Revenue per User
(ARPU) growth. EVDO provides the platform for the next major growth phase in
wireless services, allowing for new consumer video, data-rich applications and
enhanced enterprise productivity solutions. With extensive partnerships in
place, Bell is uniquely positioned to build the EVDO network to support data
applications as well as to develop content-rich services.
"Wireless data presents the same tremendous growth potential today that
wireless voice did almost 20 years ago," continued Mr. Neuman. "EVDO puts CDMA
ahead of other technologies in Canada. Its roll-out will mesh seamlessly onto
our existing 1X network and will allow for a simple migration of our
customers, ensuring Bell's continued success in the wireless market."
Bell's EVDO technology will be on display at BCE Inc.'s Business Review
Conference for 2005 for financial analysts on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at
The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, in Toronto. For more information on the
conference, please visit www.bce.ca .
About Bell Canada
Bell Canada, Canada's national leader in communications, provides
connectivity to residential and business customers through wired and wireless
voice and data communications, local and long distance phone services, high
speed and wireless Internet access, IP-broadband services, e-business
solutions and satellite television services. Bell Canada is wholly owned by
Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. For more information please visit www.bell.ca .
For further information: please contact: Nessa Prendergast, Bell Media
Relations, 1-888-482-0809 or (416) 581-3311, nessa.prendergast@bell.ca
BELL CANADA