May 17, 2024

A fire in Chilliwack has cut cell phone and internet service for many.

Cell phone and internet customers in Chilliwack are reporting trouble with their service.  Telus spokesperson Shawn Hall says a major fibre optic cable has been damaged.   "But it looks like a fairly significant structure fire has burned through some Telus cable taking some wireless service and some internet service out it is not … [Read more...]

Try these cost-saving phone tips when traveling internationally

If you travel internationally frequently, save one of your old mobile phones or buy a cheap one on the Internet Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Microsoft enables Android and iOS users to experience Windows Phone 7… via the web

Still tempted by the fruit of another? If you're looking Microsoft's way, but aren't quite ready to toss your adoration for iOS or Android aside, the coders in Redmond are giving you an alternative to quitting cold turkey. By visiting http://aka.ms/wpdemo on one's iOS or Android browser, you'll be immediately tunneled into a emulation of Windows … [Read more...]

WaveGuide Code Camp: Windows Phone 7.5

Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 experts will be delivering a full-day briefing and workshop for developers that want to learn how to develop applications and games for Windows Phone 7.5, whether that means building new creations or porting over existing apps and games from other platforms. In the morning, Microsoft will be provide a deep dive into how … [Read more...]

Ask Engadget: what’s the best dual-SIM phone on the market?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Damian, who just ain't satisfied with only one SIM in his handset. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "I've … [Read more...]

Windows Phone 7.5 – A New Mobile Platform and a New Opportunity

Wavefront Presents a WaveGuide Seminar Windows Phone 7.5 SUMMARY Windows Phone 7.5 (formerly codenamed “Mango”) is Microsoft’s newest mobile platform and has been garnering attention as being a fresh and innovative platform for smartphone consumers. With the imminent arrival of Windows Phone 7.5 to consumers, now is the time for you as a mobile … [Read more...]

Smokers wanting to take advantage of government smoking cessation program tie up phone lines trying to register

Smokers looking to drop the habit are over-running BC government phone lines as they try and register for free help to quit.  Als who didn't want his name used says he spent the first day of the program calling and calling but couldn't get through.. "It is very frustrating since I heard the announcement that this was going to happen I … [Read more...]

Buy a cheap cellphone or unlock an old one to save on phone calls abroad

If you travel abroad frequently, you know that a simple text or phone call can be pricey. Save on your next foreign trip by buying or unlocking a cheap cellphone with international compatibility. Once you arrive, buy a local SIM card on a pay-as-you-go plan and insert it into your phone for affordable telephone service. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]

AT&T users in New York City suffering partial phone outage (update: restored)

We've been inundated with a flood of tips from Big Applers this morning, and we just confirmed ourselves -- a large sect of AT&T users in New York City aren't receiving calls. Even the ones who aren't just holding it wrong. It seems as if outgoing calls operate just fine, but folks trying to dial in are greeted with eternal ringing. As in, it … [Read more...]

Graynor, Miller Plan Phone Sex Comedy

Ari Graynor ("Fringe," "Conviction") and Lauren Miller will play the leads in the raunchy indie comedy "For a Good Time, Call…" at Principal Entertainment says Risky Biz Blog. Graynor and Miller will play women who start a phone sex line. Miller wrote the script with Katie Naylon. Short-film and commercials director Jamie Travis will make his … [Read more...]