iPhone 3GS available at Apple Stores--Canada

HowEver · Jun 18th, 2009, 11:15 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by MrNeoStylez
	I negotiated Retentions plans the day i bought my iphone 3g. so as long as i get to keep those. i am HAPPY. if i dont then im happy with my 3G.. not going to pay MORE per month to have a new phone with a few new doodads.. though the new doodads make me happy.. its going to be like this every year from now on isnt it.. sigh

Retentions plans can only be renewed through... retentions. They're the best people to talk with, anyways, and can and do override every other department.

HowEver · Jun 18th, 2009, 11:16 AM

From a Rogers/fido employee:

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	Last minute info is coming in: 1. iPhone will not be available w/o Contract at Fido / Rogers Retail stores at launch. You must go to the Apple Store. 2. iPhone will not be sold for "Retail" at time of launch. 3. Fido / Rogers Retail will only sell the device w/ Contract at launch. 4. There will be no early renewal offer at launch (aka, no discounts other than Fido Dollars for Fido customers) 5. Apple Stores will be opening at 8am. Some Fido / Rogers stores will open at 8am as well...contact your local store for details.

MrNeoStylez · Jun 18th, 2009, 11:19 AM

SHEMM · Jun 18th, 2009, 02:12 PM

If we purchase from the Apple Store, are you able to get a contract there?
or would we have to buy it from the store, then go to rogers and get a contract?

HowEver · Jun 18th, 2009, 04:46 PM

This email is being sent by Apple's "personal shopper".... to those with appointments.

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	Hi ****, In anticipation to your Personal Shopping appointment tomorrow morning for the iPhone, I'd just like to email you to clarify a few important things. Every customer interested in purchasing an iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS must meet the following criteria - be 18 years old or older, or have a parent/guardian to co-sign for a new Rogers Wireless or Fido account - have two valid pieces of Canadian I.D. (one must be photo identification and cannot be a health card) - have a credit card or pre-paid credit card for a potential security deposit and for payment of the iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS - if you are a current Rogers/Fido customer, be eligible for the Hardware Upgrade Program (12 months into your term if you have a standard mobile phone, or 24 months into your term if you have a smartphone - this includes the iPhone 3G released last year) Purchase of an iPhone requires subscription to a new 3-year term from Rogers Wireless voice and data plan or new 3-year Fido Agreement with Data Option, sold separately to qualified customers; early cancellation fees apply. For non-qualified customers, including existing Rogers or Fido customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone3G, the pricing without a new agreement is $599(8GB), $699(16GB), or $799(32GB). Please feel free to contact myself or any other members of the Apple Store iPhone Team by phone or email if you have any questions or require clarification on any of the above points. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

MrNeoStylez · Jun 18th, 2009, 05:01 PM

doubles87 · Jun 18th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Oh i like that news, signing contracts at the apple store now.

But heres some NEW news on Rogers pricing mainly but some also good news for Fido.

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	There has been a lot of excitement around the new iPhone 3G S and we wanted to recognize the early adopters who helped make the iPhone the hottest-selling handset in Canadian wireless history. We will be discounting the price of the iPhone 3G S by between $250 and $500 to provide savings to many of our iPhone customers. What this means is that eligible iPhone owners can acquire the iPhone 16GB 3G S for as low as $199 or the 32GB for as low as $299 until July 31, 2009. For Fido customers, we’re offering the Fido Rewards iPhone 3G S promotion. This enables iPhone customers to redeem FidoDollars towards a new iPhone 3G S with an additional $100 top-up from Fido. For customers who don’t qualify for these extra savings, we are pleased to offer Rogers Wireless customers the iPhone at our cost on rogers.com. This cost - $580 for the iPhone 3G, $680 for the iPhone 3G S 16GB and $780 for the iPhone 3G S 32GB – represents the price we pay for the device plus a nominal fee for the SIM card. Customers can access these devices at retail locations for just $19 more for the three devices. We’re also happy to announce that Rogers and Fido are extending the 6GB/$30 data promotion until July 31. This offer is valid for customers on a new or existing iPhone plan or customers buying an Android-powered HTC Magic or HTC Dream. Five ways to save 1) For Rogers Wireless customers who bought an iPhone 3G between July 11 and Sept. 30, 2008, and with an average monthly spend of at least $100, Rogers will provide $500 off the cost of an iPhone 3G S. This special offer expires July 31, 2009 and comes with the addition of a one-year term to the customer’s existing service agreement. · 16GB 3GS $199 · 32GB 3GS $299 2) For Rogers Wireless customers who bought an iPhone between July 11 and Dec. 31, 2008, but aren’t eligible for the above offer, Rogers will provide $250 dollars off the purchase of an iPhone 3G S. This special offer expires July 31, 2009 and comes with the addition of a one-year term to the customer’s existing service agreement. · 16GB 3GS $449 · 32GB 3GS $549 3) All Rogers Wireless customers can upgrade to the iPhone 3GS at our cost at Rogers.com, or for a suggested retail price of just $19 more than our cost through our retail channels. · 8GB 3G $580/$599 · 16GB 3GS $680/$699 · 32GB 3GS $780/$799 4) Fido customers can take advantage of the Fido Rewards iPhone 3G S promotion: · Use FidoDollars towards the purchase of a new iPhone 3G S · Fido will top up the FidoDollars amount by $100 · This promotion does not include an extension or renewal of their service agreement. 5) New and existing iPhone customers can take advantage of a limited-time promotion of 6GB of data for $30, now extended until July 31. Other Rogers and Fido data plans will remain the same, including the only national standalone data plan at $25 per month for 500 MB. We know that this is the right plan for most Canadians – 93 per cent of current iPhone customers on a data plan use less than 500 MB of data per month.

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Adrian. · Jun 18th, 2009, 09:46 PM

That is ridiculous. I don't really care, my phone was replaced in January. But still. $550 for a stupid phone for someone you've already nailed to the wall and can come back to beat every month!

satchmo · Jun 18th, 2009, 11:27 PM

So now that you can buy an iPhone from Apple directly, does that mean they'll finally offer AppleCare?!!!

It's frickin ridiculous that Apple Canada hasn't offered any sort of extended warranty since the iPhone arrived here last year.

HowEver · Jun 25th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Has anyone bought an iPhone 3GS "outright" at an Apple store: that is, connected to your Rogers account but for the full price?

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Jun 18th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#28
Adrian. Honourable Citizen Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,030	That is ridiculous. I don't really care, my phone was replaced in January. But still. $550 for a stupid phone for someone you've already nailed to the wall and can come back to beat every month!

Jun 18th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#29
satchmo Honourable Citizen Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,263	So now that you can buy an iPhone from Apple directly, does that mean they'll finally offer AppleCare?!!! It's frickin ridiculous that Apple Canada hasn't offered any sort of extended warranty since the iPhone arrived here last year.