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I had the chance to test out Rogers Toronto area LTE network last Friday. I've been bugging Rogers for a while to let me test their Toronto LTE network before it officially launches. I finally convinced them to let me try it with a few conditions... a) it took place in one of their red Rogers vans and b) I couldn't take the service with me after the drive.

Anyways, there are many problems with my test which actually caused me to ponder whether I should write anything at all. First off, Rogers could have taken me on a route that is flattering to Rogers. I only got to run the test for about 45 mins. Their LTE network is not public yet so I basically have the entire network to myself but at the same time it may not be ready yet. There could be some last minute network tuning that needs to be done. The test was run around 1pm when networks are probably not that loaded since everyone's at work.
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HowardForums presents: Are we there yet? A discussion on the future of wireless at CWTS.

WHAT: I will be moderating a round table discussion on the future of wireless from the perspectives of carrier, network, handset and end users.

WHO: Our round table will feature these distinguished guests:

Dave Dobbin, Chief Executive Officer, Mobilicity

Dave Keegstra, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson Canada

John Kennedy, Director of Mobile, LG Canada

WHERE: the Canadian Wireless Trade Show at the Toronto Congress Centre (near Pearson International Airport).

WHEN: Thursday, September 15th, 3 – 4 pm.
The first 30-45 minutes will consist of questions posed by myself. I will serve as moderator.
The final 15+ minutes will be allocated to audience questions.

Upon wrapping up the discussion, we invite panelists and audience members back to the HowardForums booth for light refreshments and to mingle/network. After the show ends at 6pm join me for and other forum members for dinner.

WHY: The 2011 Canadian Wireless Trade Show which runs from Sept 15-16 is the ideal venue for the discussion. Come and connect with over 100 Exhibitors including RIM, Samsung and the HowardForums booth. We’ll be giving away free HowardForums TShirts plus a bonus gift if you’re wearing your HoFo T shirt (both while supplies last).

HOW: In order to attend the show you must register here. Registration is free. Don't forget to specify that you heard about the show here at HowardForums.com.

See you there!
Howard Chui
Found HowardForums.com
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Here's a wrap up of Rogers LTE launch in Ottawa. I have some videos related to the launch after this.

LTE is available now in Ottawa. Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto to follow this fall. In 2012 25 of Canada's largest cities will have LTE. ...