Telus Confirms the Galaxy S III Is Coming to Its Network
Archive note. This story reflects what was known when it was first covered. Prices, availability and carrier offers are historical. For the current picture, start with the topic guides.
What was announced
The Galaxy S III had been unveiled about a week earlier, after many fake leaks and rumours. The Canadian announcement was short on detail. Telus described the phone as a new concept in mobile usability, built around natural, gesture-based communication and sharing.
The North American version
The author noted that North America would get the dual-core LTE version of the phone in place of the quad-core model sold elsewhere. That choice could please some buyers and put others off. The author also expected other Canadian carriers to follow Telus.
What the carriers said
- A Telus vice-president of mobility solutions called Telus “Canada’s Galaxy Headquarters” and pointed to flexible rate plans, data notifications and a new trade-in program for upgrading more often.
- A Samsung Canada vice-president described the work with Telus as part of bringing the phone to Canadians.
What was still unknown
No price, no exact date and no final spec sheet came with the announcement. The remainder of the release was standard company background about Telus and Samsung Electronics Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Which network would carry it?
The Telus 4G LTE network.
When would it arrive?
In time for summer, with details to follow.
Was it the quad-core model?
No. According to the post, North America would receive the dual-core LTE version.