TELUS launching Nokia Lumia 800 on March 9th?

The guys at MobileSyrup are reporting the Telus might launch the long waiting Nokia Lumia 800 on March 9th.

They note that Telus employees have started training on Windows Phone 7.5, but more specifically have been invited to various launch parties across Canada. Also that are rumors that the anticipated device is currently pegged for a release during week of March 5th, possibly on the 9th.

The Nokia Lumia 800 will be the second Nokia Windows Phone smartphone launched in Canada, since Rogers has the Nokia Lumia 710. 

More info at MobileSyrup

Telus offering first generation handsets for free (1year contract)

Telus is having a 72 hour sale, and are offering their first generation Windows Phone handsets, the LG Optimus 7 and the HTC Surround, for free on a one year plan.

More information at Telus Via WMPU

TELUS announced Windows Phone 8107 update for LG Optimus 7 and HTC 7 Surround

TELUS has announced on their support page that they now have the 8107 (7.10.8107) update available for the HTC 7 Surround and LG Optimus 7.

The update can be accessed by connecting your phone to your desktop via USB and using desktop Zune to check for updates in settings.

Source Telus; Via WMPU 

Nokia Lumis 800 heading to Telus and Nokia Lumia 710 going to Rogers

In a late night press release Nokia Canada revealed where the next two Windows Phone devices will end up. 


Rogers will be getting the Lumia 710, TELUS will release the Lumia 800. Specifically regarding the Rogers release, this will exclusively be available in black and hit stores as part of their “Smartphone Lite” category this February for $49.99 on a 3-year plan. No word on the no-term price.Specs have this entry level device coming with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, 3.7-inch display (resolution of 800 x 480), 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 5 MP camera that captures 720p video HD videos with auto focus, LED flash, 512MB program memory and 8GB internal user memory. The LUmia 710 also comes with access to the Windows Marketplace and Nokia Drive.