Wireless startups to claim less Canadian subscriptions than originally expected, report reveals

Posted by Knowlton Thomas on 2011-09-20 12:19:00 PM

In April, Convergence released a report that forecast wireless startups (Wind, Public, and Mobilicity) to capture 16% of the Canadian subscriber market by the end of 2014.

This month, Convergence lowered its estimate to just 12%, down substantially from 5.4 million subs to 4 million. This is a fairly dramatic shift for that period of time, though Convergence failed to offer a clear reason for the shift in numbers.

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association says there are over 24 million wireless subscriptions in Canada now, a number that will exceed 32 million by the end of 2014. By then, smartphones wil account for two-thirds of new subscriptions.

Company:
Wind Mobile
Website:
http://www.windmobile.ca
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Simply put, we want to create the most unforgettably positive customer experience in Canada. How? By speaking with you, not at or over you. By making every site you visit, every store you set foot in and every call you have with us into a meaningful conversation to help build something better - together. We'll make it as easy as possible to be a customer. You'll have more control over your mobile experience than... more

Company:
Mobilicity
Website:
http://www.mobilicity.ca
Location:
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

We believe that Canadians deserve an alternative wireless experience that delivers better value, more freedom and most of all choice. Simply a better wireless experience No Term Contracts Unlike other providers that lock you into a term contract, Mobilicity has no term contracts or cancelation fees. We are so certain that you’ll love us and want to stay that we don’t have to force you – the choice is yours to make... more

Company:
Public Mobile
Website:
http://www.publicmobile.ca
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Formed in 2008, Public Mobile provides unlimited talk and text services to value conscious customers in Ontario and Quebec. There are no contracts, no credit checks and no surprises. Public Mobile launched its network service in May 2010 in Toronto and in June 2010 in Montreal. Public Mobile is building its network from Windsor to Quebec City. The company purchased its spectrum licence for $52M in July 2008.... 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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