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Jessica: Hi. I'm a live TELUS product specialist. Is there anything that I can help you with?Jessica: Just type your question below.You: I'm looking into getting an iphone or android or blackberry. right now looking into clear choice voice+date $50 p/m/ plan.Jessica: Thank you for considering TELUS.Jessica: Are you looking to add another phone or replace your existing one?You: new phone - right now i just have an old mts PAYG fone - it doesn't do web any moreJessica: I'd be happy to assist you with a phone and plan selection.Jessica: Before we continue, a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit card is required to process your order online.Jessica: Do you have one ready to get your order processed and delivered as soon as possible?You: yepJessica: Great!Jessica: Let's continue then.Jessica: We have blackberry plans for $45 for the blackberry and Voice and data plans for the IPhone for $50.You: ok - dp you have iphones availabale in manitoba?Jessica: Yes, we do. The Iphone 3G is available but the IPhone 4 is on backorder and may take longer to ship.You: i can't see iPhones on your web site hereJessica: Please click on the "Phones and Devices" Tab.Jessica: Clcik on the Iphone option next to the smart phones.You: Not there at http://www.telusmobility.com/en/MB/phones/index.shtmlJessica: Let me check for a moment.Jessica: Oh, I apologize but Manitoba's site is undergoing construction. We are still planning to add the IPhone category to your site. I recommend that you check again next week.Jessica: Is there anything else I can help you with today?You: no - but thanks 4 your help - have a nice evening - bye!Jessica: Thank you for visiting TELUS. It has been a pleasure assisting you.Jessica: Please feel free to chat with us again.Jessica: Have a great evening!

It turns out that on March 31st 2011 MTS are about to launch their spiffy new HSPA+ wireless network which will support all sorts of spiffy new devices. Meanwhile prices seem to be dropping on older CDMA-only stock items, like the Motorola Milestone A854 Android 2.1 which dropped from $175 to $80 in the last week. I don't know which other vendors use the MTS network, but I heard Virgin and Koodoo. Not sure about Telus. Either way, it's time for me to stick with my vintage 2003 Nokia 2275, which is so old it's no longer supported by MTS's "Mobile Web", but at least their PAYG plan includes Voicemail and Call Display.