Rogers to charge for tethering

jawknee · Mar 3rd, 2010, 07:39 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Adrian.
	How about this retentions plan: $22 = 500MB, 10,000 TXTs, Visual Voicemail, Caller ID and WhoCalled It was a nasty call.

you are kind of my hero. do you work freelance on these types of calls.

groovetube · Mar 3rd, 2010, 08:28 PM

rogers to charge me for using what I already pay for?

Thieving scumbags.

viper_2_4@hotmail.com · Mar 4th, 2010, 04:11 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by dolawren
	Two words of relief... Throne Speech The monopoly that the big 3 carriers have in Canada is soon to be no more.

It's already over, Wind offers free tethering on their unlimited data plans...

Rogers doesn't care (and won't for a while)...

jimbotelecom · Mar 4th, 2010, 04:32 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by viper_2_4@hotmail.com
	It's already over, Wind offers free tethering on their unlimited data plans... Rogers doesn't care (and won't for a while)...

The problem is Wind doesn't support the iphone.

mejag · Mar 4th, 2010, 05:48 PM

I called rogers today, and the iPhone specialist I spoke with has not been informed of any changes regarding tethering charges... Same as before, you need to have a Gig or more of data to enable tethering, but no additional charges if you tether.

That being said, I have called Rogers before and gotten three different answers from three different people (on the same topic). So if anyone has confirmed information on these charges, please post

Amiga2000HD · Mar 4th, 2010, 07:03 PM

I think I recall reading over on the itnerd.com blog that Rogers extended the free tethering until May. I don't think we'll hear anything official until closer to May if Rogers has any changes in mind but with the budget speech promising increased competition in telecommunications, Rogers might want to reconsider any measures like a tethering fee that might **** off customers more than they are already.

Dr_AL · Mar 4th, 2010, 11:14 PM

I remember the same thing for tethering being extended till may. All I can say my only saving grace is that if Robbers changes the terms on anything I'm month to month so I can change my services as I please. Granted I don't have much leverage when it comes to calls with the retention department.

I don't use tethering much at all but because of the possibility to tether I got the 1Gig data plan eventhough I don't use anywhere near that.

mguertin · Mar 5th, 2010, 08:16 AM

If things are not changing until May they might change their tune by then due to the iPad 3G coming out and Apple possibly negotiating with them for deals for month-to-month data plans like they did with AT&T in the US.

Again though if they make a drastic change with the tethering availability/options I'll be speaking with retentions or cancelling services -- I've been a long time customer and over the years they've lost more and more of my business due to stuff like this .. cellular is all they have left from me.

jimbotelecom · Mar 5th, 2010, 08:22 AM

I too hope they change their tune; I use up almost all of my 6G because of tethering. If anyone is good with twitter it's worth creating a campaign to cause them anxiety.

jawknee · Mar 5th, 2010, 08:29 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by jimbotelecom
	The problem is Wind doesn't support the iphone.

I wonder what the chances of a new iPhone with support for AWS 3G this June/July. That would be pretty sweet...

Mar 3rd, 2010, 08:28 PM	#22
groovetube Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,234	rogers to charge me for using what I already pay for? Thieving scumbags. __________________ It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it.

Mar 5th, 2010, 08:16 AM	#28
mguertin Honourable Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 4,935	If things are not changing until May they might change their tune by then due to the iPad 3G coming out and Apple possibly negotiating with them for deals for month-to-month data plans like they did with AT&T in the US. Again though if they make a drastic change with the tethering availability/options I'll be speaking with retentions or cancelling services -- I've been a long time customer and over the years they've lost more and more of my business due to stuff like this .. cellular is all they have left from me. __________________ Toronto Pug Rescue Group www.pugalug.com Online Music Collaboration: www.musicianscollaboration.com

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Mar 4th, 2010, 05:48 PM	#25
mejag Full Citizen Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 95	I called rogers today, and the iPhone specialist I spoke with has not been informed of any changes regarding tethering charges... Same as before, you need to have a Gig or more of data to enable tethering, but no additional charges if you tether. That being said, I have called Rogers before and gotten three different answers from three different people (on the same topic). So if anyone has confirmed information on these charges, please post

Mar 4th, 2010, 07:03 PM	#26
Amiga2000HD Full Citizen Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 329	I think I recall reading over on the itnerd.com blog that Rogers extended the free tethering until May. I don't think we'll hear anything official until closer to May if Rogers has any changes in mind but with the budget speech promising increased competition in telecommunications, Rogers might want to reconsider any measures like a tethering fee that might **** off customers more than they are already.

Mar 4th, 2010, 11:14 PM	#27
Dr_AL Full Citizen Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gatineau Posts: 89	I remember the same thing for tethering being extended till may. All I can say my only saving grace is that if Robbers changes the terms on anything I'm month to month so I can change my services as I please. Granted I don't have much leverage when it comes to calls with the retention department. I don't use tethering much at all but because of the possibility to tether I got the 1Gig data plan eventhough I don't use anywhere near that.

Mar 5th, 2010, 08:22 AM	#29
jimbotelecom Full Citizen Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 364	I too hope they change their tune; I use up almost all of my 6G because of tethering. If anyone is good with twitter it's worth creating a campaign to cause them anxiety.