Telus and Rogers Also Confirm They Don't Use Carrier IQ

Posted by Knowlton Thomas on 2011-12-01 10:30:00 AM

Slowly but (somewhat) surely, Canadian consumers are being put at ease over the insane Carrier IQ madness.

Two of Canada's biggest wireless operators, Telus and Rogers, have both confirmed that they do not install Carrier IQ on any of the devices they sell. Rogers tweeted, "happy to confirm that we have investigated and Carrier IQ is NOT on any of our devices."

RIM, a Canadian smartphone manufacturer, has also affirmed it does not authorize Carrier IQ on its BlackBerrys. 

Company:
Telus Corp.
Website:
http://www.telus.com
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Technology is a key enabler for TELUS and our customers, providing advantage and differentiation in the marketplace. By managing the life cycle of current technologies and the timely introduction of new technologies we deliver superior service value to our customers and long-term growth oriented investment performance to our shareholders. For investors, TELUS is succeeding in managing technology and capital... more

Company:
Rogers Communications
Website:
http://www.rogers.com
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We are a diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are engaged in wireless voice and data communications services through Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider and the operator of the country's only national Global System for Mobile Communications ("GSM") based network. Through Cable we are one of Canada's largest providers of cable television services as well as high-speed Internet access... more


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Knowlton Thomas

Knowlton Thomas

Knowlton is the Associate Editor of Techvibes. A Vancouver-based writer and author, Knowlton has been published in national publications and has also appeared on television and radio. He has written two ebooks and more are in the works. Previously, he was an editor for New Westminster weekly The Other Press and served on its board of directors. When not working, Knowlton enjoys playing... more



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