sadly. 65 dollars for 1gb of data is an ass-R-ing rip-off. Especially when our neighbors to the south can get an entire phone plan with unlimited data included for less. Rogers can drink my post-asparagus piss if they think I'm going to shell out more than my phone plan for that crap.
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iPhone in Canada in 2 Weeks?
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I've said it before and I'll say here.
I won't buy an iPhone until it's $150 or less with a contract.
I won't buy an iPhone until it's $150 or less with a contract.
I know I know, but before October 1st, 500MB data plan was 210$. It is still an improvement in their rates. Finger crossed for something even more interesting in the beginning of 2008.
Personally, I believe this rumour was true. I don't pretend to know how they were going to do it, but I think Rogers has something up their sleeves, and can honestly see a store like Holt Renfrew carrying the phone at least initially.
People need to read the posts though, is not 799, that's with a case. It's 599.
I just paid close to that for my unlocked one.
But as others have said, Rogers needs to dramatically drop the data prices before it will take off. I think this is why it's taking so long. I bet Apple are trying to force them and Rogers won't budge.
Buy one from the states, unlock it and use it on wi-fi. It's a truly fantastic device. That'll only cost you your $30 a month for voice. Give Rogers the big bird!
Cheers.
People need to read the posts though, is not 799, that's with a case. It's 599.
I just paid close to that for my unlocked one.
But as others have said, Rogers needs to dramatically drop the data prices before it will take off. I think this is why it's taking so long. I bet Apple are trying to force them and Rogers won't budge.
Buy one from the states, unlock it and use it on wi-fi. It's a truly fantastic device. That'll only cost you your $30 a month for voice. Give Rogers the big bird!
Cheers.
Better question is how many Canadians have enough iPhone lust that they'd pay $799 for it, sign a 3yr deal and pay the current data rates. All of Rogers/Fido's so called high-end phones are sold like that.
Very interesting. I reckon I might get that... But sheesh, my current costs are... <goes to calculate>
$20 for 200 minutes
$10 for My 5 Faves
$10 for 10MB
$10 for Caller ID + 125 TXT messages
$6.95 for "System Access Fee"
$.50 for 911
$65.5 Total (incl. %14 taxes)
It's already quite high. I think I'll stay where I am for now... and maybe wait for Rogers to officially support it here. Maybe not.
There's actually a lawsuit against rogers and bell mobility currently for them still charging access fees. They did this at the beginning to set up communications but now they are more than done and still charging us. Expect that you will maybe receive a credit for your money lost.
Sounds bogus to me. Why would Rogers give up all that extra store traffic and the halo that the iPhone could generate for them. On a similar note, I also can't believe that Rogers and Apple Canada will willingly give up the Christmas season and wait until January. I still expect something before then.
Canada, where is our iPhone and downloadable TV shows?? Why do those service stop a the border? 
I'd buy an Apple TV and maybe even an iPhone, if you would only get your act together.
Scribbles
Canada, where is our iPhone and downloadable TV shows?? Why do those service stop a the border? I'd buy an Apple TV and maybe even an iPhone, if you would only get your act together.Scribbles
Wait... y'all don't get charged $6.95 a month on every cell phone carrier network on top of the fees and monthly plans?
*rummages for pitchfork*
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1) You haven't been to Canada lately - $ 799 sounds probably right. When I lived there, it cost me $ 800 to buy a Moto Q, while the same model was less than $ 300 in the US. Canadian mobile phone companies are ripping off their customers in a major way.
Some examples are the Canadian "unlimited" blackberry or mobile data plans that are capped at 25 Mb, and then can cost $ 0.02 per additional kb, and plan termination fees that can cost $ 850. Not to mention various taxes that can add up to $ 18 per billing cycle. My current monthly iphone bill is about $ 80 to 100 in the US, while for comparable use I would be charged between $ 800 and $ 950 each month in Canada.
I suspect Rogers (or FIDO) will have issues with unlimited data packages and visual VM.
2) Holt would surprise me, Roger is the likely bet.
3) Agree.
4) One thought is that RIM may give incentives to Rogers to delay the approval process for competitive reasons.
Holt who?
as many have said already, a $799 iPhone in canada is the dumbest thing conceivable... $CND is worth more than $USD... and Rogers eats fat ones...
as many have said already, a $799 iPhone in canada is the dumbest thing conceivable... $CND is worth more than $USD... and Rogers eats fat ones...
What the H-E-double-hockey-sticks are you talking about. Canada sucks for data rates, but please quote something reasonable.
I have an unlocked iPhone I am using on Rogers. I have just swtiched to a $80/500MB per month plan. This is more than enough to keep me happy when I'm not in reach of Wifi (at EDGE speed, at least).
I called BS when I first read this rumour and now Digital Journal has quashed it:
"An update for all DJ readers.
We have received word from Mario Manza, Executive Director of VIP Services at Holt Renfrew, that they will not be carrying the iPhone for now. He said he confirmed this information with the buyers this morning and apologized for any misinformation on behalf of the company.
It sure is a weird scenario: Yesterday we placed cold calls to their accessories department and they were telling everyone the iPhone would be there in two weeks. They were even going so far as taking down phone numbers of people who called, informing them they will call back when it arrives in two weeks. They even quoted the exact price of $799.
Yesterday we also received a panic-sounding call from Holt Renfrew's PR team saying this deal was not confirmed "yet" -- "yet" being the operative word.
If you call today, however, the same employees are now saying they are no longer getting the iPhone anytime soon. Digital Journal's insiders are now saying the same thing.
As we mentioned, and as most people agreed, Holt Renfrew sounded like a very unlikely place for the iPhone to be launched in Canada. But the retailer does carry expensive Nokia, D&G and Prada phones, and they have carried iPods in the past.
So rumour is quashed, for now (according to Mario Manza). Holt Renfrew insiders still say Rogers will have it in January but they say it's not clear why a potential Holt Renfrew deal fell through. We'll see if we can get more information on that.
We'll keep you posted if we learn anything new."
http://www.digitaljournal.com/artic...der_Says_iPhone_Coming_to_Canada_in_Two_Weeks
"An update for all DJ readers.
We have received word from Mario Manza, Executive Director of VIP Services at Holt Renfrew, that they will not be carrying the iPhone for now. He said he confirmed this information with the buyers this morning and apologized for any misinformation on behalf of the company.
It sure is a weird scenario: Yesterday we placed cold calls to their accessories department and they were telling everyone the iPhone would be there in two weeks. They were even going so far as taking down phone numbers of people who called, informing them they will call back when it arrives in two weeks. They even quoted the exact price of $799.
Yesterday we also received a panic-sounding call from Holt Renfrew's PR team saying this deal was not confirmed "yet" -- "yet" being the operative word.
If you call today, however, the same employees are now saying they are no longer getting the iPhone anytime soon. Digital Journal's insiders are now saying the same thing.
As we mentioned, and as most people agreed, Holt Renfrew sounded like a very unlikely place for the iPhone to be launched in Canada. But the retailer does carry expensive Nokia, D&G and Prada phones, and they have carried iPods in the past.
So rumour is quashed, for now (according to Mario Manza). Holt Renfrew insiders still say Rogers will have it in January but they say it's not clear why a potential Holt Renfrew deal fell through. We'll see if we can get more information on that.
We'll keep you posted if we learn anything new."
http://www.digitaljournal.com/artic...der_Says_iPhone_Coming_to_Canada_in_Two_Weeks
Why pay 80$ for 500 MB when you can pay 65$ for 1GB
http://www.shoprogers.com/Business/Wireless/Services/dataemailplans.asp
Go to the bottom of the page, and ignore the "PC card" bit. I just put this on my account for my iPhone.
Hi,
I went at Rogers last Friday and I asked for 1 GB data plan. I got told, after the rep phone his tech, that it wouldn't work since I had a voice plan. In other words, this option could not be matched with a voice plan and the best he could do was to give me a 500MB plan...
This is ********
This is simply ********. I can't believe anyone could believe such a story actually made it to MacRumors!
This is simply ********. I can't believe anyone could believe such a story actually made it to MacRumors!