Bell and CBC deliver Olympics to mobile phones

By John ⋅ February 1, 2008 ⋅

If you have service with Bell and love watching the Olympics. This is great news for you. Bell announced an agreement with CBC/Radio-Canada to deliver CBC/Radio-Canada coverage of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games to Bell your mobile phone, digital satellite television and Internet.

This service will be available to Bell customers across Canada in forms ranging from video streaming on mobile phones to full High Definition television feeds of specific sports during the 2008 Summer Games.

Scott Moore and Executive Director at CBC Sports said “This agreement represents an opportunity for Canadians to receive exclusive CBC/Radio-Canada Olympic Games coverage at home, at work or on the go.” In addition, Loring Phinney, Bell Vice President for Corporate & Olympic Marketing said “Bell knows that Canadians love the Olympic Games and we are eager to ensure our customers have the best access possible to Beijing this summer.”

http://mobilesyrup.com/2008/02/01/bell-and-cbc-deliver-olympics-to-mobile-phones/

6141 High Definition (HD) satellite receiver available

The new 6141 HD digital satellite receiver delivers seamless surfing between standard and hi-def channels, an enhanced electronic programming guide (EPG) with options to view up to nine channels, and three hours of scheduling per page plus state-of-art HDMI interface for superior audio/video connection. Additional features of the 6141 HD receiver include access to interactive television (iTV), Caller ID on your TV that displays the names and phone number of people of incoming calls, and USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity for future applications and hardware. For more information on High Definition television in Canada, and ExpressVu digital television products and services, please visit bell.ca/tv

Bell Mobiltiy goes live with White HTC Touch

Bell Mobility picks up white HTC Touch
The HTC Touch can be considered an enigmatic device in Canada. See, data rates used to be unfathomable. There were all sorts of stories going around about outlandish bills from Rogers Wireless for what most Americans would consider a temperate use of mobile data. But Bell changed the paradigm up north when they introduced the HTC Touch with a $7 monthly data plan. Now they’re prettying up the device, offering it in a bright, bright white.
Isn’t it purty? I dig the sleek model, though I’m a bit disappointed that it won’t have any GPS hardware. South of the Canadian border, Verizon will be carrying a GPS function on the Touch, which should be available sometime in February.
It’s basically the same device as the regular, gray Touch, offering the Windows Mobile platfrom, Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera…
It’ll cost you just $99.95, but that’s with a three-year agreement. if you’re not so good with commitment, you can get it for two years, one year, or contract-free, though the price will increase with each level. The no contract Touch is $399.99.

Check out these new products at Bell

Jabra BT620S Bluetooth stereo headset

Price:
$149.95 Easily switch from music to talk! Enjoy unmatched freedom and convenience with this wireless headset, compatible with all your Bluetooth® devices.

Jabra A320S Bluetooth USB adapter
Price:
$39.95 Wirelessly play music stored on your computer through stereo Bluetooth® headsets – up to 100 m away! Jabra A125S Bluetooth iPod adapter
Price:
$69.95 Listen to your iPod tunes through a Bluetooth® stereo headset for a totally wireless listening experience.

Bell's Interactive TV

Bell ExpressVu Extends Lead in Interactive TV Programming Offering Canada's First Interactive Games and Trivia Services

TORONTO,April 12 2002 --Bell ExpressVu, Canada's leader in digital home entertainment, today launched two new interactive TV services (iTV), extending its lead in interactive programming. In addition to Bell ExpressVu's existing Interactive Weather service, customers with a model 3100 or a Personal Video Recorder (PVR) set-top box can now enjoy a variety of exciting games and trivia challenges.
"Bell ExpressVu is excited to offer two more exclusive entertainment choices to our customers," said Stuart Morris, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Bell ExpressVu. "We are changing the way they watch TV and providing the ultimate TV experience. Our Personal Video Recorder allows you to watch what you want when you want and now with our new iTV services you become an active participant instead of just a spectator," said Mr. Morris.
Bell ExpressVu and Visiware, a European based, leading interactive TV company that manages interactive TV game services worldwide, have teamed up to provide Bell ExpressVu customers with Canada's first interactive game-oriented TV services, Ludi TV. Ludi TV offers over 40 game titles for the family. Bell ExpressVu launches the service with Carrot Mania, a fun game designed for kids, Golf, Strike an advanced bowling game, 3 Pointer for the true basketball fan and Solitaire. Ludi TV is available for only $4.99 per month for 5 games with titles rotating every two weeks. Customers can enjoy a free test-drive.

Bell ExpressVu also introduced i Trivia, the new trivia service, designed by Bell ExpressVu, displays trivia questions provided by NTN Interactive Network Inc., the familiar and popular trivia service found in many restaurants and sports bars across Canada. NTN Interactive Network Inc. is the exclusive licensee of NTN Communications, Inc. (AMEX:NTN) a leading producer and programmer of interactive television, on-line and Internet entertainment. For only $1.99 per month, trivia fans can practice their trivia skills with a wide selection of questions in 6 categories ranging from entertainment to sports to Canadian trivia. Bell ExpressVu customers can find the new services on the on-screen Program Guide by selecting channel 276 for Ludi TV and channel for 277 for i Trivia.
"Bell ExpressVu is the leader in digital TV and offers its customers the latest in digital home entertainment; it's a natural progression for ExpressVu to introduce the first in many new and exclusive iTV services." Said Jason Anderson, Marketing Manager for iTV at Bell ExpressVu.
With more than 1,000,000 subscribers, Bell ExpressVu is Canada's leader in digital home entertainment and broadcasts more than 275 video digital channels to an 18-inch dish - the smallest in Canada. Bell ExpressVu was launched in September 1997 and since then has become the largest and fastest- growing direct-to-home broadcast company in Canada. Bell ExpressVu is a limited partnership, wholly owned by BCE Inc.

Bell brings the Personal Video Recorder to more Canadians

First Canadian provider to include PVR in all service bundles

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 21 2008 -- Bell Canada today announced theinclusion of its Personal Video Recorder (PVR) - the country's most advanced -in all of its new Bell Better Home(TM) service bundles. Consumers can nowenjoy home phone, Internet and digital television from Bell, including a PVR,for one affordable monthly price. Bell is the first provider in Canada to include a PVR in all its servicebundles, including its lowest priced packages. "PVRs have become one of the most sought-after devices for the home andBell is making it easier than ever for Canadians to enjoy their uniquebenefits," said Kevin Crull, President, Bell Residential Services. "In everyone of our Bell Better Home service bundles, we offer consumers the best PVRsin Canada with the largest recording capacity and exclusive features to takecomplete control of their TV viewing experience." PVRs have quickly become the preferred device by consumers to record andmanage their favourite TV programming. Bell offers a selection of PVRs thatboast a sleek design and a host of advanced features, unmatched by any otherprovider in Canada. << - Up to 200 hours of recording capacity, including the ability to record HD programming - One-button recording directly from the 9-day on-screen programming guide - Pause and replay live TV and stop a show for up to 60 minutes - Skip through commercials with an exclusive 30-second skip-forward button >> Bell Better Home service bundles are available to both new and existingBell customers, starting at just $79.95 per month for home phone, Internet,and digital TV, always including a PVR. For more information about the BellBetter Home, please visit www.bell.ca/betterhome or call310-HOME. About Bell Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers withsolutions to all their communications needs, including telephone services,wireless communications, high-speed Internet, digital television and voiceover IP. Bell also offers integrated information and communications technology(ICT) services to businesses and governments, and is the Virtual ChiefInformation Officer (VCIO) to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bell isproud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive CommunicationsPartner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell iswholly owned by BCE Inc. For information on Bell's products and services,please visit http://www.bell.ca/. For corporate information on BCE, pleasevisithttp://www.bce.ca/.For further information: For media inquiries, please contact: JasonLaszlo, Bell Media Relations, (416) 353-4135, 1-888-482-0809,jason.laszlo@bell.ca

Bell Mobility adds the Motorola ROKR Z6m

If you live in Canada and were looking for a decent more than a decent music-enabled phone, you’ll be glad to know Bell Mobility is now offering Motorola’s music-optimized ROKR Z6m handset. Aside from the music-playback, Moto’s slider device also packs a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth support (A2DP), and also the standard microSD memory card slot. Pair this baby with some cool wireless headsets like lets say also Motorola’s ROKR S9 and you have a perfect combination for your daily workout.

Check it out at: http://www.intomobile.com/2007/11/10/bell-mobility-adds-the-motorola-rokr-z6m.html

Blackberry Pearl Offered in Red by Bell Mobility

Friday January 25, 2008 12:51 PM CST - By: Michael Kwan
I'm pretty sure that this isn't a (PRODUCT) RED device, but that hasn't stopped Bell Mobility from dressing up the BlackBerry Pearl in a new red casing. Just in time for Valentine's Day -- it's probably cheaper than a dozen roses on February 14th -- the red BlackBerry Pearl boasts the same feature set as its not so red counterparts.What this means is that you still get to navigate through the propriety BlackBerry menu system using that cool illuminated trackball thing. You still get to fire off emails and text messages using the integrated SureType keyboard. And you still get to snap spur of the moment photos with the 2.0 megapixel camera. Oh, and and it's got integrated GPS too.No word on price, but I'd imagine that Bell won't be adding a red premium to this particular handset. I could be wrong through.

Take a peek at this styling phone at this link: http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/340/C14419/

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