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Thumbs Up, Phones Down

During this upcoming holiday season we are reminded to be careful on the roads, this starts with putting our 100% focus on what’s in front of us. TELUS and KELCOM have partnered with the WISE program to remind our customers and local communities of the danger of distracted driving. Did you know that drivers engaged in text messaging on a cellular phone are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash or near crash event compared with non-distracted drivers? There is one person injured in a distracted driving accident every 30 mins in Canada. These numbers are staggering and should be taken seriously. We’ve all done it; sending text messages, changing music, sending Snapchats while in the car. I know what you’re going to say, “I only do it at stop lights”. Well here’s some legal facts about distracted driving in Ontario that you might be surprised by: It doesn’t matter if you’re on a highway or stopped at a red light - distracted driving could cost you. Texting, Changi...
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The Best App Controlled Toys For the Holidays

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KELCOM and TELUS have been working hard to bring you the latest and greatest in smart accessories over the last year. Now, we are in the toy business! No we didn't hire elves or even open a toy shop. TELUS has partnered with some great technology companies to bring these app inspired gadgets: WowWee MiP $109.99 WowWee MiP is your new robotic friend. MiP can dance, fetch and battle. This robot is perfect for children or the "young at heart" shopper. How Does It Work? Drive MiP yourself or draw a path using the downloadable application on your smartphone or tablet. You can also record videos with MiP's onboard camera, fetch a canned drinkl, play your favourite music or challenge other MiP to a battle (Rock'em Sock'em style) Sphero SPRK $149.99 Sphero SPRK is a smart, programmable toy that is easy to use. This toy is perfect for young people who enjoy creating or building. How Does It Work? Combine SPRK's moves, like spinning, rollin...
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TELUS Is Keeping The Beat in August

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You heard it right. TELUS and Kelcom are keeping the beat in August. What exactly does that mean? Well, we decided to discount some of our hottest music and audio solutions so you can get good quality sound to pair with your smartphone. In celebration of this occasion I have created a top 5 list of must have Music accessories: JBL Flip 2 $129 The award winning sound of the JBL Flip 2 is breathtaking. A small compact speaker that blows your ear drums with crisp highs and thunderous low tones. This speaker is also capable of taking conference calls so you can hear your conversation loud and clear. Braven BRV-1 $139 Braven takes wireless speakers to the next level with this rugged and waterproof speaker. Not only does this speaker produce great tones with no distortion, it also can be fully submerged underwater. This is a great speaker to have on the patio or on the boat during the summer time. Beats Audio PowerBeats $197 One of the biggest problem fo...
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TELUS Makes It Easy to Roam with US EASY ROAM

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Since the introduction of the Rogers "Roam Like Home" package and competitive carriers such as WIND, more and more customers are seeking a plan that covers them when they are travelling in the US. For residents in border towns this is almost a requirement to fit into our life style. We have been waiting a long time for TELUS to come to bat with something and now they have. US Easy Roam is a $7/day feature that gets added to your monthly bill when you are travelling in the US. This feature takes your current rate plan and makes it borderless. For example if you have 1GB of data in your plan, you will be able to use the data in the US without getting dinged for roaming charges. TELUS customers can add the Easy Roam feature by text or through their TELUS My Account online. This is not a feature that is automatically incorporated to every plan. Once you have the Easy Roam feature added, you can Roam Free. The $7/day fee is only charged when you use your phone in the US, so n...
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Leave the Phone Alone!

Distracted driving is becoming one of the leading causes of death. Drivers engaged in text messaging on a cellular phone are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash or near crash event compared with non-distracted drivers. (Source: Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 2010) The RCMP has partnered with TELUS and other great organizations to create the "Leave the Phone Alone" campaign to spread awareness of the dangers of Distracted Driving. Join me and other Canadians by taking the pledge to stop Distracted Driving https://leavethephonealone.ca/pledge-form.php #TELUSWISE #LeaveThePhoneAlone
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July Is Mobile Photography Month!

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I remember not too long ago the idea of a camera phone was a revelation, yet the quality of the picture was always lacking. Now we have replaced our digital cameras and sometimes even SLR professional cameras for our cell phones. The convenience of having one device that pretty much does it all is something that we have come accustomed to. With every new device that is launched, another Megapixel is added. The quality of smartphone cameras is beautiful. It's about time we see some great accessories that enhance that quality. For the month of July Telus and Kelcom will be discounting all Mobile Photography accessories. Here are some of my favourite picks: PureGear Selfie Stick (MSRP $34.99) This great addition to the Selfie stick lineup is light weight and compact, so it's easy to store for travel. It features a built-in battery and shutter button so you can snap a selfie from any distance. The PureGear Selfie Stick is compatible with both iOS and Android devices runni...
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How To Tell If Your Smartphone Is Virus Infected

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I often have customers come in to the store with the fear that their smartphone has been compromised by malicious software. Although viruses are more common on desktop computers, they still can exist on our mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. How Do You Know If You Are Infected? One good way to tell if you are the victim of a mobile virus is an unusual increase in mobile data usage. If you are a moderate data user and one month you get a bill for massive overages, this could be potential virus behaviour. A mobile virus has the ability to rapidly drain your phone's battery, delete personal data or even take control of certain features of the device. Depending on which virus it is, it could potentially send unwanted text messages, make long distance phone calls or take unauthorized videos and pictures using your camera! How Do You Stop It? Best case scenario, do a factory wipe. There are plenty of applications that claim they will remove viruses, adware and ot...
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