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Rogers iPhone information: activation, data plans, sign-up process, etc.

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#1 ·
Here you go:

Rogers and Apple today announced that the iPhone 3G will be available in Canada on July 11. iPhone 3G combines three products into one small, lightweight device: a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and it puts the Internet in your pocket with the best e-mail, web browsing, search and maps applications ever on a mobile phone.

The new version of the iPhone harnesses the power of Rogers's broad and powerful 3G mobile broadband network, which offers 3G mobile phones download speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps.

Key Device Features:

Operates on Wi-Fi, EDGE, and 3G networks
New enterprise e-mail capability with support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
New iPhone software development kit (SDK) to support new innovative applications

New Activation Process and Return Policy:
The iPhone 3G will be activated at point of sale when the device is purchased, in store. The Fido grace period will change from 15 days to 30 days and will require the device to be returned to place of purchase before service is cancelled. The 30-day Rogers grace period will remain unchanged with the exception of no limits being imposed for voice or data usage.

Pricing and Plans
Device Pricing:
$199 8GB and $299 16GB for new activations and qualified upgrades with existing 2 or 3-year agreements.


Data Plans and Pricing:
The iPhone 3G will be activated on existing Rogers and Fido voice rate plans, but new data plans have been created for the 3G device.

All iPhone 3G customers are required to have one of the new data plans and qualifying voice plan.
Customers intending to use the iPhone 3G for access to corporate e-mail, business applications, or access to corporate intranet are required to activate with Enterprise Data Plan for iPhone.
SUP service discounts for both voice and data plans will apply to iPhone 3G.
RAC service discounts for voice and data will apply to iPhone 3G, when on a qualifying data plan.
Ambassadors will not get a discount on device purchase for iPhone 3G.
Data Pricing will be as follows:

Consumer Data Plan (must be added to qualified voice plan):
$30 - Unlimited Data (E-mail/Web), includes Visual Voicemail when subscribed to any voicemail service.

Enterprise Data Plan (must be added to qualified voice plan):
$45 – Unlimited Data with personal and corporate e-mail, web, includes Visual Voicemail when subscribed to any voicemail service.

Upgrade Eligibility and Qualified Upgrade Pricing

Upgrade eligibility will be determined based on standard upgrade eligibility rules. Customers must be upgrade eligible to receive the qualified upgrade pricing. However, not all customers will be qualified upgrades. Rogers has not determined the price of the 3G device for non-qualified upgrades.

All customers will be required to sign a 3-year agreement. There will not be a "no commitment" price or a 2-year agreement for the iPhone 3G.

Activation Process
The new 3G device will be activated in store in Rogers, Fido and Apple stores.
Customers must accept Rogers and Apple terms of service, sign a 3-year agreement, and select the data plan for the iPhone 3G before leaving the store. A short tether process to unbrick the 3G device will be performed in all Rogers and Fido stores (tether cords will be provided). Apple stores will also perform this tether process, however in the event that a customer's device is not tethered in the Apple store, their device will be inoperable until they get home and tether through iTunes. Prepaid will not be allowed on the iPhone 3G device.

RAC tools, including TOE and Salescentral have been modified to allow agents to enter customer's information, select rate plans and data plans, device price (if applicable) and output a document that will allow store reps to quickly access the customer's information and save time for data entry in the activation process.

Compensation
Because the 3G device will only be activated in store, compensation for the 3G device will be BAU. RAC reps will receive compensation for upgrades and new activations with a 3-year agreement.

Purchase Limit
The device purchase limit will be three (3) per customer for iPhone 3G in Rogers and Fido stores.

Direct Fulfillment

The DFU tool will be available at launch at RAC for iPhone 3Gs. Customers will be required to pay for the device when the order is placed and the phone will be shipped to the store in the customer's name for pickup.

Return Policy
The return policy for Fido iPhone 3G is changing from 15 days to 30 days for both Apple and Fido stores. The 30-day Rogers grace period will remain unchanged with the exception of no limits being imposed for voice or data usage.


To cancel service within the first 30 days, the customer must return their equipment to the place of purchase (no exceptions).
If the customer cancels service after 30 days, they will be charged the ECF and DECF. The customer is not required to return the device to cancel after 30 days.

Merchandising/Marketing


3G demos will be pulled from stock when they arrive following launch process for display devices.
Video loop content will be pushed to stores when it is available.
The following merchandising elements will be in stores for launch:

Rate brochure and display rate card
22 x 28 poster
Window banner

Training

Device training, including features and functionality, will be available via Library and Fidoversity by 6/30.
Training for all representatives will begin no later than 7/1.
Launch preparedness training, including last minute details, will be conducted the week of launch (if needed) by team leaders.
Communications/Library
All iPhone-related communications, inclusive of training announcements, will be posted to Library. Search on keyword "iPhone 3G" to locate.

Launch Plans
Support logistics for launch day will be available:

Letters will be sent to all landlords under VP/GM signature for advance notice of store hours, crowds expected, possible parking issues, etc.
Security will be provided for locations requesting armed police or unarmed, uniformed guards.
Manager checklists will be provided to support managers to set expectations and help them be prepared to complete all required actions.
Documents will be posted on TGP to let managers know when to expect delivery of launch support materials.
Job descriptions for key launch day functions will be provided for: Back Office Manager, Crowd Manager, Greeter, Product Demonstrator, and Security Support.
 
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#10 ·
As has been said elsewhere, nothing is completely official until Rogers/fido releases it.

ehMax, what constitutes consumer vs. corporate plans would probably be the connection to corporate email. I'm on a corporate plan but likely could get the consumer data plan since I don't need the additional access. We'll see though.
 
#21 ·
Then buy a iPhone 1.0 on eBay. The prices should be falling.

I have a hacked iPhone 1.0 and didn't have a data plan for the first month. You *really* need a data plan. You can't use any of the cool features of the iPhone 2.0 (even the GPS will be useless because the maps will require a data connection).
 
#13 ·
$30 !! This is actually an amazing deal. Who would of figured that we would have data rates that are *equal* to the US? This is clearly not the Canadian way...

I would recommend using Voice over IP (Fring, SIP, etc) as much as possible to cut back on your voice minutes.

Athabasca
 
#25 ·
This is GREAT news. Leave it to Apple to help Canadians get better data plans. I can't forget to thank Rogers too.
July 11th can't come soon enough.
 
#27 ·
$30 is a really good deal for unlimited data - i just wish the data plan was optional. I understand that some of you are saying that to use all of the iPhone's capabilities you need the data plan - and I don't disagree, but I just wish it was up to the consumer to decide if they want data or not. For those on a tight budget, having to have the data plan in addition to a voice plan along with the SAF and taxes still adds up quite a bit. Preferably, I would like just a voice plan and then use wifi when available, but I guess that won't be an option... I haven't seen any replies about what the cheapest voice plan is - anyone?
 
#30 ·
Yay!

I am "NEW NEIGHBOR" today as well.

Seems like this where the party is......and now with these new data plans it is a party.

I am still waiting for the "official" release from Rogers, but this is something Rogers had to do.

Apple wanted to make the phone affordable, Steve Jobs said it at WWDC. And this device would have been tough to afford without a new data plan from Rogers.

So if this leaked info does prove to be true, then Rogers is trying to change......I emphasize "trying."
 
#41 ·
Yay for the awesome data rates! Seriously, I'm shocked.

But is anyone else being a little "cup half empty" and kinda more pissed at Rogers right now?

The fact that they can offer $30 unlimited email and net, on something as usage heavy as the iPhone, subsidize the phone by $200 (or so) and STILL make money pisses me off. It means they could've offered this a long time ago, heck they could've made a $40 or $50 unlimited plan and swam in money. A company being a company I guess.
 
#43 ·
For new customers, do we have to pay the $199+tax when we activate the phone, or will the cost of the phone be billed to us? In other words, do we have to fork over the cost of the phone upfront?
 
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