Mobilicity upgrade to 21Mbps HSPA+ goes live with throttled service to match
Sometimes the leaks are uncannily accurate. As we'd seen just days ago, Mobilicity has flicked on its 21Mbps HSPA+ network, giving customers of the alternative Canadian carrier up to three times the speed of before if they're using new $80 Huawei E366 modem or a compatible smartphone. Unfortunately, the other part of the rumor is also true: there's now a curb on that unlimited data. Cross the (admittedly high) 6GB mark and those speeds may be throttled without springing for the 20GB that comes with either a $20 Premium Data Add-On for phones or a data-only $50 Premium Mobile Data Internet Plan. Despite the suddenly lowered ceiling, the higher performance is a welcome kick in the cellular pants for those who want a Galaxy S III without turning to one of the big three providers.
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Mobilicity supercharges its unlimited network with 4G speeds of up to 21Mbps & 20GB premium data offerings
Canada's smart mobile carrier delivers smartest 4G value around
Toronto, ON – October 30, 2012 – Mobilicity today upgraded its unlimited network and started offering 4G speeds of up to 21Mbps. The unlimited carrier's network 4G upgrade has resulted in the introduction of two new Premium Data offerings for heavy data users looking for the ultimate in 4G data speeds and affordability.
"Mobilicity has the most affordable 4G data service in Canada, said Mobilicity President and Chief Operating Officer Stewart Lyons. "Now, Canadians can enjoy premium data simply by adding it onto to any regular Mobilicity rate plan for only $20 a month – less than a dollar a day."
Mobilicity's new Premium Data Add-On provides 20GB of data at Mobilicity's fastest speeds each month. On a daily basis, for example, the add-on will give customers fast and affordable access to 60 minutes of streaming video, 90 minutes of streaming music, 60 app, game or music downloads, 50 video or photo uploads, 80 webpage views AND 125 emails per day – all at the carrier's fastest 4G network speeds.
Mobilicity today also launched a Premium Mobile Data Internet Plan and the Huawei E366 Premium Data Stick to provide data stick customers with 20GB of data at Mobilicity's fastest speeds each month.
Designed for use with the Huawei E366 Premium Data Stick, Mobilicity's Premium Mobile Data Internet Plan, for example, can enable fast and affordable access to 1,400 web pages and 1,400 emails a week, plus the ability to download 850 songs, 300 apps and games and 24 hours of streaming video a month – all at Mobilicity's fastest 4G speeds.
Pricing and availability
Mobilicity's Premium Data Add-On can now be added onto any Mobilicity regular rate plan for only $20/month. Mobilicity's Premium Mobile Data Internet Plan is available for only $50/month and the Huawei E366 Premium Data Stick is priced at only $79.99. Mobilicity's Basic Mobile Data Internet Plan is now available for $35/month – $5 less than the company's former $40/month data stick plan. The new premium plans and data stick are available at Mobilicity stores across Canada.
