Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Arrives on Mobilicity
Android choices on Mobilicity
With the Xperia X10 added, customers had two Android options on the network. The other was the Nexus One, which was sold out. The carrier had only recently started operating in Vancouver, so its phone line-up was still small.
Why the frequency band matters
Mobilicity does not use the same frequency band as Rogers. To get 3G service, you need an AWS-compatible handset. AWS is also the band used by Wind Mobile and by T-Mobile in the United States. If a phone does not support AWS, it may not connect to 3G on this network, so check compatibility before moving a phone over.
The plan price that stood out
- The author highlighted a monthly fee of $10 for unlimited data.
- The author said that with a phone such as the Nexus S, cancelling a Rogers contract would be very tempting.
- The price is historical and may not match what the carrier offered later.
Status today
The Xperia X10 is long obsolete and no longer supported. Mobilicity plans and phones from that time no longer apply.
Frequently asked questions
What was Mobilicity?
An affordable Canadian wireless carrier that had recently begun operating in Vancouver.
Why did the phone need AWS support?
Mobilicity uses AWS spectrum for 3G, unlike Rogers.
Which other Android phone did it offer?
The Nexus One, though it was out of stock.