Rogers Blows It.

Jimosai · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:18 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by slicecom
	On the plus side, those who are still going to buy one on launch day probably won't have to worry about line ups!

All these complainers might just be engaging in a preemptive psychological strike in order to sow discent and keep others from lining up.

The next question is are quantities going to be reasonable.

twolf3232 · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

I didn't notice the Hotspot access before. That pretty much seals the deal for me. And if I can get caller ID a la carte (I hate having to pay extra for that in 2008), then you'll find me at the Fido booth in Bayshore on July 11. Does anyone know how difficult it is to change plans with Fido/Rogers, if you find your current one isn't cutting it? How about hardware upgrades?

I'm kind of getting excited about this now. Last year I said "I don't need an iPhone anyways, so I don't mind it not being in Canada." As the year went on and I interacted with a friend's Touch and my RAZR became unsatisfactory, I wanted one more and more. When Steve announced that they'd be available here, I thought that I'd wait for the plans. While the plan isn't my dream of a plan (unlimited data, CALLER ID INCLUDED!), it will do.

dona83 · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by allanyong
	[deleted personal attack]

me no speak Engurishi.

dona83 · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:31 PM

I thought all Hotspots had roaming access. Yah I think Starbucks has Bell but I was able to log on with my Rogers phone number which was awesome because everyone else was charging $6.95 an hour and Rogers was charging 15 cents a minute. If I only needed to use the internet for 10 minutes, paying $1.50 sure beats paying $6.95. But if Hotspot access is unlimited including roaming, then that'll be beyond awesome.

If anything, Starbucks might be compelled to switch to Rogers HotSpot, just like they switched from T-Mobile to AT&T hotspots down in the US.

We hardly have any Second Cups here... and a lot of Second Cups are being bought out by Blenz who offers free WiFi access to all anyway. Darn.

lol.

jawknee · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:31 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by dona83
	me no speak Engurishi.

Wow. Are you frigging serious?

dona83 · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:42 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by jawknee
	Wow. Are you frigging serious?

He started it by saying I failed at Statistics. I got 60% in that class thank you very much.

dani190 · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:51 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by NBiBooker
	With those prices, I will not be getting an iPhone. Look's like it's an iPod Touch for me.

agreed, its quite a shame that they will not allow us to get only voice that is really really stupid of them.

RunTheWorldOnMac · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:56 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by dona83
	me no speak Engurishi.

As racist as that sounds, I had to wipe the tears from my eyes to say that was friggin' hilarious!

i-rui · Jun 27th, 2008, 01:09 PM

that guy with his iphone petition doesn't look too silly now....

JKD · Jun 27th, 2008, 01:10 PM

The biggest let down is (beyond that we are getting fleeced again), is that we will not be able to actually enjoy the beauty of the device.

It is a stunning piece of work but to constantly have to worry about using it to its potential due to a service monopoly is just a shame. It is supposed to be for the rest of us, not for the few who can afford it.

That is my polite adult view.

F*#KNG A$$ WIPES would be my regular response.

Jun 27th, 2008, 12:31 PM	#84
dona83 Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mission BC Posts: 5,242	I thought all Hotspots had roaming access. Yah I think Starbucks has Bell but I was able to log on with my Rogers phone number which was awesome because everyone else was charging $6.95 an hour and Rogers was charging 15 cents a minute. If I only needed to use the internet for 10 minutes, paying $1.50 sure beats paying $6.95. But if Hotspot access is unlimited including roaming, then that'll be beyond awesome. If anything, Starbucks might be compelled to switch to Rogers HotSpot, just like they switched from T-Mobile to AT&T hotspots down in the US. We hardly have any Second Cups here... and a lot of Second Cups are being bought out by Blenz who offers free WiFi access to all anyway. Darn. lol. __________________ 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, 01:10 PM	#90
JKD Full Citizen Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 42	Pity The biggest let down is (beyond that we are getting fleeced again), is that we will not be able to actually enjoy the beauty of the device. It is a stunning piece of work but to constantly have to worry about using it to its potential due to a service monopoly is just a shame. It is supposed to be for the rest of us, not for the few who can afford it. That is my polite adult view. F*#KNG A$$ WIPES would be my regular response.

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Jun 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#82
twolf3232 Full Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gatineau. QC Posts: 144	I didn't notice the Hotspot access before. That pretty much seals the deal for me. And if I can get caller ID a la carte (I hate having to pay extra for that in 2008), then you'll find me at the Fido booth in Bayshore on July 11. Does anyone know how difficult it is to change plans with Fido/Rogers, if you find your current one isn't cutting it? How about hardware upgrades? I'm kind of getting excited about this now. Last year I said "I don't need an iPhone anyways, so I don't mind it not being in Canada." As the year went on and I interacted with a friend's Touch and my RAZR became unsatisfactory, I wanted one more and more. When Steve announced that they'd be available here, I thought that I'd wait for the plans. While the plan isn't my dream of a plan (unlimited data, CALLER ID INCLUDED!), it will do.

Jun 27th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#89
i-rui Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,617	that guy with his iphone petition doesn't look too silly now....