Rogers Blows It.

RunTheWorldOnMac · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:48 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by mrhud
	What if I have a BBerry on Rogers with Voice and Data. Could I not just get the iPhone and then switch out the SIM Cards?

I called and asked them as I have a BB; was told I would have to buy the iPhone at full price (whatever that will be). The other thing to note is that BB data and iPhone data are 2 different things and are not interchangeable. You could switch your SIM but you will only be able to use "phone" features. No email or internet.

The plan costs are similar in cost to what I pay now. I pay $85 for 4MB, 500 minutes and unlimited after 6pm and weekends with 1000 long distance minutes. My bill will stay pretty much the same but will get WAY MORE data!

I still want to know what they will charge for the phone without a contract...I also want to know how this will work.

dona83 · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:50 AM

My Telus cell phone bill....

$25 - 150 weekday minutes, unlimited 6pm evenings & weekends.
$15 - unlimited e-mail and IM
$15 - unlimited data (note: excluding tethering, streaming (no YouTube), and VoIP (no Skype) so really I only use 80MB because of those restrictions)
$15 - unlimited text messaging, voicemail, call display

Price including SAF, E-911, taxes = $87.02

Rogers....
$60 - 150 minutes, unlimited evenings and weekends, 400MB of data I can use ANY WAY I want, voicemail.
$20 - virtually unlimited text messaging, call display, early evenings.

Price including SAF, E-911, taxes = $98.22

My cell phone bills have always averaged $120 a month so this is really no shocker to me. Those of you used to paying $40/mo for the absolute cheapest plan because you really don't use your cell phone that much... yea I would understand why you're shocked by all this. Just get an iPod Touch...

iPhone 3G for me!!!

GrapeApe · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:51 AM

My lack of faith in Rogers has been rewarded.

Way to prove all the haters right Ted.

Zer0tails · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:52 AM

disappointing.

I thought Steve Jobs made sure all carriers would make available a unlimited data plan as a requirement.

Is all hope lost? Or is it possible FIDO will come out with an unlimited data plan?

jeepguy · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:53 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by JumboJones
	iPhones will probably only be sold with a 3 year contract, remember this also doesn't elude to how much they're charging you for the phone as well. Get ready to bend over.

better bring this with you

machael · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:55 AM

ugh, now i don't think i'll even bother.
i was banking on the shady rumour from before. dang.

dona83 · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:57 AM

To those of you don't like it: Have fun with your prepaid phones and get an iPod Touch.

smyler67 · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Man!

With these rates...seriously took a little wind out of my sails....was hoping for unlimted data, guess I am not surprised. It is Rogers.

Still gonna get the phone, just disappointed I have to watch my data usage. That sucks!

Guess it could be worse.....

Wonder if someone will create an App for the iphone that allow you to measure your usage and warn you if you have reached your limit?

ericlewis91 · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:59 AM

anyway i can just upgrade my current phone

and pay the data charge for 400mb..and keep the current voice?

jeepguy · Jun 27th, 2008, 10:03 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Zer0tails
	disappointing. I thought Steve Jobs made sure all carriers would make available a unlimited data plan as a requirement. Is all hope lost? Or is it possible FIDO will come out with an unlimited data plan?

Fido plan is there too, and it mirrors Rogers. Apple has no say Rogers is the only game in town, unless Apple releases a CDMA phone, it's basically Roger or Rogers(Fido).

	Quote:
	Morpheus: They are the gatekeepers, they are guarding all the doors and holding all the keys

GSM anyways

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#22
dona83 Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mission BC Posts: 5,244	My Telus cell phone bill.... $25 - 150 weekday minutes, unlimited 6pm evenings & weekends. $15 - unlimited e-mail and IM $15 - unlimited data (note: excluding tethering, streaming (no YouTube), and VoIP (no Skype) so really I only use 80MB because of those restrictions) $15 - unlimited text messaging, voicemail, call display Price including SAF, E-911, taxes = $87.02 Rogers.... $60 - 150 minutes, unlimited evenings and weekends, 400MB of data I can use ANY WAY I want, voicemail. $20 - virtually unlimited text messaging, call display, early evenings. Price including SAF, E-911, taxes = $98.22 My cell phone bills have always averaged $120 a month so this is really no shocker to me. Those of you used to paying $40/mo for the absolute cheapest plan because you really don't use your cell phone that much... yea I would understand why you're shocked by all this. Just get an iPod Touch... iPhone 3G for me!!! __________________ eMac G4 1.25Ghz (six years young) - Dell Vostro V13 Intel SU7300 - iPhone 3GS 16 GB Black Fido "There are only two great tragedies in life, one is to lose your heart's desire, the other is to gain it." -George Bernard Shaw.

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#26
machael Full Citizen Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington Posts: 278	ugh, now i don't think i'll even bother. i was banking on the shady rumour from before. dang. __________________ the minus times.

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#27
dona83 Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mission BC Posts: 5,244	To those of you don't like it: Have fun with your prepaid phones and get an iPod Touch. __________________ eMac G4 1.25Ghz (six years young) - Dell Vostro V13 Intel SU7300 - iPhone 3GS 16 GB Black Fido "There are only two great tragedies in life, one is to lose your heart's desire, the other is to gain it." -George Bernard Shaw.

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#28
smyler67 New Neighbour Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21	Awwwww....shoot! Man! With these rates...seriously took a little wind out of my sails....was hoping for unlimted data, guess I am not surprised. It is Rogers. Still gonna get the phone, just disappointed I have to watch my data usage. That sucks! Guess it could be worse..... Wonder if someone will create an App for the iphone that allow you to measure your usage and warn you if you have reached your limit? __________________ 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 27th, 2008, 09:51 AM	#23
GrapeApe Full Citizen Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 158	My lack of faith in Rogers has been rewarded. Way to prove all the haters right Ted.

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#24
Zer0tails Full Citizen Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 249	disappointing. I thought Steve Jobs made sure all carriers would make available a unlimited data plan as a requirement. Is all hope lost? Or is it possible FIDO will come out with an unlimited data plan?

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#29
ericlewis91 Full Citizen Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 365	anyway i can just upgrade my current phone and pay the data charge for 400mb..and keep the current voice?

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