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

The Doug · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:31 AM

This thread is referenced this morning on MacDailyNews along with a mention of ehMac, and a thank-you to cptnkirk.

Mississauga · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:40 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by The Doug
	This thread is referenced this morning on MacDailyNews along with a mention of ehMac...

Yikes! The swelled heads around here can hardly make it through a doorway as it is. Now they'll need a wheelbarrow for the monster craniums!

HowEver · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:41 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by The Doug
	This thread is referenced this morning on MacDailyNews along with a mention of ehMac, and a thank-you to cptnkirk.

This thread was also cited here on this news site:

Electronista | iPhone Canada plans to match AT&T?
(Edit: they seem to have deleted the reference to ehMac that I saw there last night. Perhaps having confirmed the rumour from several sources?)

And on that rumours site about macs. Now that article sites Electronista above and confirms the 'source' is ehMac. So I wasn't just seeing things last night.

	Quote:
	Today, an unconfirmed data sheet was posted to ehMac.ca (via Electronista) claiming to be leaked plans from Rogers. If the specs are to be believed, Rogers is planning on introducing data plans comparable to AT&T data plan pricing.

btw they link Electronista, to show the source is ehMac; the way it reads above you might get the idea it was the other way around; but looking at the brief article shows the correct chain.

JVRudnick · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:58 AM

Um...this 'valid' voice plan...might that include us Pay-as-you-Go Rogers customers too? ie would that be an account that I can just add the data plan too?

Jim

satchmo · Jun 19th, 2008, 10:03 AM

Anyone know if this rumoured plan is similar to what Rogers charges for Blackberry devices?

One would think they would keep it somewhat the same so as to not **** off current Blackberry plan holders.

MacCheech · Jun 19th, 2008, 10:27 AM

Nobody seems to care about the 3 years agreement contract. I personally find it difficult to sign up for 3 years, so much could happend in that time frame. 2 years is quite enough. If Rogers or Fido maintains a good service, people will gladly renew their contracts. I never had a 3 years with Bell (thank God).

NBiBooker · Jun 19th, 2008, 10:39 AM

The National Post is quoting ehMac for its story and says the total iPhone bill will be $90 bucks, but I didn't get that from the information so far. With a cheap voice plan, plus service fees, plus data plan and plus tax, it could be as low as $75, or am I wrong here?

slicecom · Jun 19th, 2008, 10:55 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by NBiBooker
	The National Post is quoting ehMac for its story and says the total iPhone bill will be $90 bucks, but I didn't get that from the information so far. With a cheap voice plan, plus service fees, plus data plan and plus tax, it could be as low as $75, or am I wrong here?

No, you're not wrong. The average cellphone user in Canada pays $60 per month, so they're just saying the $30 for iPhone data added onto the average users plan will be $90 per month.

satchmo · Jun 19th, 2008, 10:59 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by NBiBooker
	The National Post is quoting ehMac for its story and says the total iPhone bill will be $90 bucks, but I didn't get that from the information so far. With a cheap voice plan, plus service fees, plus data plan and plus tax, it could be as low as $75, or am I wrong here?

As per my earlier posting...I see it as low as $60.

But who knows...maybe Rogers needs to add an Apple Capitulation Fee.

Ravindra Mohabeer · Jun 19th, 2008, 11:03 AM

anybody know if they are taking pre-orders from existing customers?

I'd call and ask myself but I don't have the patience for talking to a Fido CSR today and having to try and explain why I don't want a different/'better' device today instead of waiting.

Jun 19th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#106
MacCheech New Neighbour Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Duration of contract agreement Nobody seems to care about the 3 years agreement contract. I personally find it difficult to sign up for 3 years, so much could happend in that time frame. 2 years is quite enough. If Rogers or Fido maintains a good service, people will gladly renew their contracts. I never had a 3 years with Bell (thank God).

Jun 19th, 2008, 10:39 AM	#107
NBiBooker Honourable Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 1,474	The National Post is quoting ehMac for its story and says the total iPhone bill will be $90 bucks, but I didn't get that from the information so far. With a cheap voice plan, plus service fees, plus data plan and plus tax, it could be as low as $75, or am I wrong here? __________________ My gear: White MacBook 1.83, 2 Gigs of Ram, Combo Drive, OS 10.5, iPod Video 30 Gig, Canon Digital Rebel XT. iPhone 3G 8 Gig.

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The Doug Nosce Te Ipsum Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dulcis Domus Posts: 7,137	This thread is referenced this morning on MacDailyNews along with a mention of ehMac, and a thank-you to cptnkirk.

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satchmo Honourable Citizen Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,263	Anyone know if this rumoured plan is similar to what Rogers charges for Blackberry devices? One would think they would keep it somewhat the same so as to not **** off current Blackberry plan holders.

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Ravindra Mohabeer Full Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: THE island Posts: 254	anybody know if they are taking pre-orders from existing customers? I'd call and ask myself but I don't have the patience for talking to a Fido CSR today and having to try and explain why I don't want a different/'better' device today instead of waiting.