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Mike helps get the job done for Honda Indy Toronto

Posted by Peter.Hartl Jun 9, 2010

Mother nature hasn't been cooperating over the past few days, but that hasn't delayed one of the first major milestones of the Honda Indy Toronto track build. The spectator stands in the action-filled pit area have been installed. Mike is proud to be a sponsor of the track build - tough work supported by a tough phone!

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If you are an Ontario based business, you also have the opportunity to win seats in those stands for the 2010 Honda Indy Toronto or a Mike business package valued at approximately $25,000. For more information and to enter, please visit: www.builtbymikechallenge.com.

More updates as the track continues to be built! See you at the Honda Indy Toronto!

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Ontario business? Mike is sponsoring the 2010 Honda Indy Toronto!

Posted by Peter.Hartl Jun 1, 2010

Mike is a proud sponsor of the 2010 Honda Indy Toronto track build! To celebrate, Ontario businesses have a chance to win a pair of Gold Grandstand tickets to the Honda Indy and/or a free trial of Mike handsets for their team.

Take the Built By Mike Trivia Challenge

Beginning the week of May 31st until July 9th 2010, Mike will be posting a new trivia question to www.builtbymikechallenge.com each week. Simply fill out your information and the correct response for a chance to win tickets (valued at approximately $400).

Not a Mike customer but still live in Ontario? You also have the chance to win a free 3-month trial of the latest Mike handsets for your business, including nationwide calling and Direct Connect® (valued at approximately $25,000). Visit www.builtbymikechallenge.com for more details.

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Review: James Falconer puts TELUS’ Motorola Brute i680 to the test

Posted by community May 3, 2010

Left out in the rain. Put through a day of drywall taping and sanding. Dropped repeatedly in a game of catch.

We recently sent Into Mobile’s James Falconer a Motorola Mike Brute i680 and told him to test its mettle. Following a series of highly scientific impromptu experiments, James posted an in-depth review on the device and shared his thoughts on just how tough the Brute really is.

Highlights from his review:

Definitely rugged, can withstand almost anything you throw at it - blowing rain, dust, vibration, extreme temperatures, salt, fog, humidity, extreme sunlight, etc.
Rubberized molding on shell gives a secure and almost soft feel in the hand, giving you extra confidence and grip to ensure you don’t drop it
Strong ‘flip’ hinge helps keep dirt and debris out from the screen and keypad inside

Solid build quality and fit-and-finish

James’ verdict:

“The TELUS Motorola Brute i680 does what it is built to do. It’s rugged, takes a beating, and works as a rough-and-tumble phone for on-the-job needs. If you’re in construction, or need a device with phone functionality, a smattering of basic apps, and a ruggedized shell that can take a hit… the Motorola Brute is an ideal addition to toss on the passenger seat of your truck.”

Think James is bluffing about the Brute’s ruggedness? Questions about this phone or TELUS Mike in general? Leave us a comment below. For more information about the Motorola Brute i680 and the latest from TELUS Mike, check out www.NoOrdinaryPhone.com.

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What is Mike®? Tough talk for businesses on the go

Posted by Paula.Cusati Apr 21, 2010

When choosing a wireless solution for your business, how and where your team works are important considerations. Mike is a great option if you have a team that is mobile and may work in tough terrain but still needs to connect and communicate instantly. Here’s why:

1. Connect directly to save time and money

Your team could be spread out across the country or roughing it in the field. Regardless of where they’re working, they still need quick access to each other to ask questions, confirm delivery times or coordinate projects. On the Mike network, they can connect instantly at the touch of a button, with no long distance or roaming charges.

2. Call a group simultaneously

If you run a construction company or courier business, productivity increases if you can reach your whole team at once. For example, if you have an emergency package pick up, your dispatcher can call all drivers at once using Mike Group Call, see who’s closest to the customer location and reassign the pick up for faster service.

3. Military Spec-Certified

If you’re working outside, Mother Nature doesn’t worry if your phone can survive the elements. But with a rugged, military-spec certified rugged Mike handset, you won’t have to worry either. Mike handsets are built tough to withstand whatever Mother Nature or your work site can throw at you – blowing rain, shock, vibration, dust, extreme temperatures, low pressure and humidity.

4. Connect outside of network coverage

If your team is in a remote location or in a building where coverage is spotty or non-existent (i.e. a basement), Mike offers a Talk Around™ feature that provides direct two-way radio contact within a three-kilometer range between two or more handsets.

Do you work with Mike now and have experiences that you want to share? Or are you considering Mike for your business and have more questions? Join the conversation in by creating a profile, logging in and adding a comment below.

Mike, Direct Connect, Push To Talk, Push To View, Talk Around, and the Mike logo are trademarks used under license from the TELUS Corporation.©

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Tough day? Share it for a chance to win!

Posted by Paula.Cusati Apr 14, 2010

To celebrate the launch of the Motorola BRUTE i680™, we’re giving away a phone a week until April 25, 2010. All you have to do is visit www.noordinaryphone.com to tell us what a tough day looks like for you!

Check out the video below for contest details:

Ian over at www.mobilesyrup.com recently had the chance to test out the device. Take a look at his video (below) to see how the phone stands up to tough working conditions encountered by contractors and construction workers.

Do you work with Mike now and have experiences that you want to share? Or are you considering Mike for your business and have more questions? Please join in by creating a profile or logging in and adding a comment below. Join the conversation; we would love to hear from you!

Contest rules at www.noordinaryphone.com

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