So now what happens to those of us who have a hacked Iphone and want to turn it legit? Do we have to buy a new iphone or can we stick an new simcard into it and just activate it as normal?
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Rogers to Bring iPhone to Canada
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I'm not too worried about it. If anything they'll just do what they did with iTV and call it the
phone.
I heard the announcement this morning on Canada AM (national morning news for our neighbours to the south and across the pond). In regards to the announcement the Co-Anchor said something like 'I bet it won't be out till October', to which the tech-reporter said 'sooner'...
I hope that means a WWDC release, but who knows if the tech-reporter knows anything or is just speculating... lets face it there has been LOTS of speculation as to the iPhone release date.
I hope that means a WWDC release, but who knows if the tech-reporter knows anything or is just speculating... lets face it there has been LOTS of speculation as to the iPhone release date.
Everybody dance now.
In True Rogers fashion, they announce that the iPhone will finally be making its much-overdue appearance in Canadian stores. Whoop-de-****. I'd be excited if it weren't for the feact that it's being carried on Rogers' inferior network and supported by Rogers' FAR inferior infrastructure. Rogers has THE highest rates in Canada, THE worst customer service, um, anywhere, and THE WORST network infrastructure. Couple with the fact that they are easily hands-down the most expensive carrier in the country, and you're still stuck with a device that only the way-upper-middle class can afford while the rest of us go into hock over it. And of course, in true Apple fashion, the device will still cost 15% more than it does in the states, regardless of the dollar value.
But hey, the iPhone's coming!! Everyone do a little dance!!! We're lemmings!! We're Sheeple and we'll dance to anything!!
If, by some strange and highly unlikely twist of common sense, the iPhone comes to FIDO, or Rogers unveils a Fido-Like plan (in which one can get a $25 basic phone plan and $10/month UNLIMITED INTERNET), then this will become exciting news. As it stands, it is woefully obvious that Rogers couldn't give less of a **** about its customers, while Fido is constantly reworking its plans to offer lower costs and higher connectivity. The irony here is that both providers are owned by Rogers. I get that different brands offer different things to different people. I don't get why Rogers feels the need to stick it up its customer base's collective ass when it comes to cost vs. service.
What I'll likely do is stay with Rogers until the iPhone is released, pay the balance of my contract, and take my iPhone on over to Fido.
In True Rogers fashion, they announce that the iPhone will finally be making its much-overdue appearance in Canadian stores. Whoop-de-****. I'd be excited if it weren't for the feact that it's being carried on Rogers' inferior network and supported by Rogers' FAR inferior infrastructure. Rogers has THE highest rates in Canada, THE worst customer service, um, anywhere, and THE WORST network infrastructure. Couple with the fact that they are easily hands-down the most expensive carrier in the country, and you're still stuck with a device that only the way-upper-middle class can afford while the rest of us go into hock over it. And of course, in true Apple fashion, the device will still cost 15% more than it does in the states, regardless of the dollar value.
But hey, the iPhone's coming!! Everyone do a little dance!!! We're lemmings!! We're Sheeple and we'll dance to anything!!
If, by some strange and highly unlikely twist of common sense, the iPhone comes to FIDO, or Rogers unveils a Fido-Like plan (in which one can get a $25 basic phone plan and $10/month UNLIMITED INTERNET), then this will become exciting news. As it stands, it is woefully obvious that Rogers couldn't give less of a **** about its customers, while Fido is constantly reworking its plans to offer lower costs and higher connectivity. The irony here is that both providers are owned by Rogers. I get that different brands offer different things to different people. I don't get why Rogers feels the need to stick it up its customer base's collective ass when it comes to cost vs. service.
What I'll likely do is stay with Rogers until the iPhone is released, pay the balance of my contract, and take my iPhone on over to Fido.
You're right! Now that we can't complain about having no iPhone, we should find new things to complain about! I like where you're going with this.
I don't know. You shouldn't have unlocked it in the first place imo. Just should have wait. You do know when you unlocked the thing your warranty went byebye? They can't help you with the phone anymore. If you really want official support yes you have to sell and re-buy it (now officially). I'm from The Netherlands (Europe), and while I can hardly wait, I'm just waiting because I'm sure it's coming out this year. So why buy and EDGE version first, unlock, lose warranty, to get an official version in my country later on.
I agree with him as well, but I'm just thankful we'll actually be able to legally have the thing without warranty voidage or brickage!
wow... i'm sorry mom. I didn't mean to be bad. Please scold me for I'm a bad person. snif snif.
Yeah, the one-time cost of the hardware far outweights being assrammed on a monthly basis by a company with weak infrastructure, poor service, and inexplicable high costs. Yeah, I like where YOU'RE going with this.
Who cares what it costs going forward...I have an iPhone. People are gonna think I'm so cool.
I just got off the phone with Rogers to see when my contract expires. It's July 2010. To get out of it will cost me $400. I immediately asked, "Whern did that change?!? When I originally signed up, contract breaking cost $10 per remaining month or $200, whichever was more." The guys response was: "Around October or something like that." I then asked if they would honour my $200 dealbreaker. his response: "You could probably argue that." I then asked if I qualified for hardware upgrade. To my shock and awe, I was told "Yes". To my UTTER LACK of surprise, I was then told that I would have to sign ANOTHER 3-YEAR CONTRACT when I upgraded.
Is an iPhone worth all this ********e? I'm inclined to think no.
When will T-Mobile/USA be getting the iPhone??!!
Well, certainly no sooner than July 2012. And probably not even then.
Great news, it's about time! My guess is that Rogers is holding off until the 3G Phone is available. Who knows, otherwise maybe they would have launched the iPhone here even sooner... waiting for the 3G iPhone (along with the SDK) is a smart move though.
Let's hope we see this baby in June!
Let's hope we see this baby in June!
You do realize that Rogers owns Fido right? Here' some details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogers_Communications
Stella said:
Believe me, when you're paying the price of a new iPhone every year only for your data rate plans, you know it's luxury
If I wanted an iPhone to look cool, I would have got one when it came out in the States. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians already have one. It's no longer to cool new thing to have. I agree Rogers sucks, but b*tching about it on a Mac forum wont fix it.
Ya man, I'm well aware, as I've already stated. But different brand structure = different programs, rates, etc. To put it succinctly, regardless of who owns them: Rogers bad. Fido less bad.
If it weren't for roaming charges, I'd just get an AT&T or Vodafone and not have to worry about any of this garbage.
This is good news. But, like the others, I am holding on to a "wait and see" mode until we see what the data plans look like.
I'm currently with Fido and paying $20 a month (plus the silly $7 network fee) for basic phone service, 200 minutes a month, no voice mail or caller ID or any frills. I could see myself paying a bit more for the privilege of having the mobile internet, but my cell phone is NOT my life (like many people, apparently) so I can't justify paying a whole lot more.
Also, having owned an iPod Touch since December, and fully aware of how much babying I have to do to keep it pristine looking, as opposed to my scratched and scuffed phone, I wonder just how convenient (or not) it's going to be to switch. I currently keep my phone in my front pocket with my keys. Probably can't do that with an iPhone...
If Fido gets it, I will probably buy one (I have "Fido Dollars" as credits ready to put toward the purchase). If Rogers gets it, I will think about switching providers, but will need some convincing.
I'm currently with Fido and paying $20 a month (plus the silly $7 network fee) for basic phone service, 200 minutes a month, no voice mail or caller ID or any frills. I could see myself paying a bit more for the privilege of having the mobile internet, but my cell phone is NOT my life (like many people, apparently) so I can't justify paying a whole lot more.
Also, having owned an iPod Touch since December, and fully aware of how much babying I have to do to keep it pristine looking, as opposed to my scratched and scuffed phone, I wonder just how convenient (or not) it's going to be to switch. I currently keep my phone in my front pocket with my keys. Probably can't do that with an iPhone...
If Fido gets it, I will probably buy one (I have "Fido Dollars" as credits ready to put toward the purchase). If Rogers gets it, I will think about switching providers, but will need some convincing.
I'm stoked because at least we have some more information. The iPhone is confirmed to come to Canada in 2008. Yes, we all figured it would come eventually, but at least now we have something a bit more concrete.
As for the plans, I'm not too worried about the data rates. In agreeing to a deal, Apple would have a say in that regard and they want wireless data to be as accessible as possible. I'm betting we'll get something like 500megs or 1gig for the same price as what the Americans pay for unlimited data.
I do hope Rogers offers it on Fido. I'm with them, and I love my per second billing...
As for the plans, I'm not too worried about the data rates. In agreeing to a deal, Apple would have a say in that regard and they want wireless data to be as accessible as possible. I'm betting we'll get something like 500megs or 1gig for the same price as what the Americans pay for unlimited data.
I do hope Rogers offers it on Fido. I'm with them, and I love my per second billing...