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

sedawk · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:13 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Adrian.
	I just don´t want data !! What is the cheapest Roger´s voice plan? Anyone know...or does FIDO have better deals?

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).

Joker Eh · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:14 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by HowEver
	Ask them nicely. Seriously.

Don't tease me. Should I ask rep at rogers store or rep on phone?

sedawk · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:22 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Joker Eh
	They said that adding that on top of what they already pay is too much as a student. After taxes and other charges the total is close to $100. So the better comment to make is offer or question what is in their voice plan to be paying that much, not call their comment stupid.

Saying $30 is too much for an unlimited data plan is a dumb comment. **DUMB**. Look at the comments - $30 is an amazing deal! Don't really care if the voice plan is $4, $40, or $400 dollars.

As for whining that it is "too much for a student" -- well, guess what. Finish school, get a job and then buy the phone you can afford. The iPhone is luxury, not a right.

cowasaki · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:24 PM

Just a quick question. The iPhone will have GPS but will you be able to geocache with it, meaning will you be able to type in longitude and latitude and follow those points to find a waypoint? Or will it be just like google maps, find by address?

KMPhotos · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:26 PM

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.

AlmacEng · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:32 PM

Is anyone aware of a network coverage map which indicates the 3G/EDGE boundaries? Also..does anyone here think that 3G will have enough balls for good quality VOIP applications like Fring or SIP (if the Iphone 2.0 ever becomes jailbroken).

Athabasca

SonicBlue82 · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM

$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?

Gene Rayburn · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by AlmacEng
	Is anyone aware of a network coverage map which indicates the 3G/EDGE boundaries? Also..does anyone here think that 3G will have enough balls for good quality VOIP applications like Fring or SIP (if the Iphone 2.0 ever becomes jailbroken). Athabasca

These are the Rogers/Fido 3G coverage areas:

3G Coverage - 3G Network Zones | Fido

The Shadow · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:41 PM

Wow, I must admit...an excellent data plan rate. I was paying $25.00 for 4MB data/month on a Treo with Bell. Now I'm thinking about the iPhone too.

smyler67 · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:42 PM

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."

Jun 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#27
SonicBlue82 Full Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Banff, Alberta Posts: 182	$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? __________________ 1>> MacBook Pro 2.16 GHz/100GB HD @ 7200rpm/2GB RAM 2>> Mac Mini 1.42 GHz G4/100 GB @ 5400rpm/1GB RAM/Bluetooth/AirPort/Combo Drive

Jun 18th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#30
smyler67 New Neighbour Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21	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." __________________ Smyler 67 16 GB Black Iphone Mac Book Pro 2.16 Intel Core Duo 2Gb Ram Mac G5 Dual 2.0 4Gb Ram

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Jun 18th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#24
cowasaki Full Citizen Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 223	Just a quick question. The iPhone will have GPS but will you be able to geocache with it, meaning will you be able to type in longitude and latitude and follow those points to find a waypoint? Or will it be just like google maps, find by address?

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KMPhotos Full Citizen Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 363	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.

Jun 18th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#26
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Jun 18th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#29
The Shadow Full Citizen Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 155	Wow, I must admit...an excellent data plan rate. I was paying $25.00 for 4MB data/month on a Treo with Bell. Now I'm thinking about the iPhone too.