Clearnet Communications was a Canadian cellular telephone service provider from 1984 to 2000, when it was acquired by Telus Mobility.
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10 Facts About Clearnet Communications
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Clearnet Communications operated a CDMA-based PCS network and an iDEN-based cellular network called Mike.
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Clearnet Communications Inc was launched by The Lenbrook Group in the early 1980s as a national provider of Specialized Mobile Radio, two-way radio systems commonly used by taxicab and package delivery services.
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In 1994, Clearnet Communications acquired the assets of Motorola's SMR network giving Clearnet Communications the critical mass of radio spectrum to accomplish a conversion to a digital system.
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At the point of sale, Clearnet Communications had acquired the largest block of available wireless spectrum of any wireless player in Canada and served approximately 700,000 Canadian users.
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The Clearnet Communications brand was initially taken over by Telus branding but was re-introduced in 2011 as a fighter brand in certain markets.
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Clearnet Communications did not sell any phones compatible with its landline service.
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Clearnet Communications operated as a business name used by Telus Mobility.
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Clearnet Communications offered two plans, one with unlimited mobile calling within the user's province and one with unlimited mobile talk and text nationwide.
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The Clearnet Communications website stated that data options would be available in the future.
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