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this is how I get the iPhone discounted every year....good idea?

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jesusplay

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I have 2lines on a family plan. I alternate the upgrade every year, but I only use one of the lines.

so I end up paying 10 dollars extra a month making my part of the bill only 99-100 dollars a month.

my current phones update is for 5/12 my other lines upgrade is 5/11:D
 
i upgrade to the newest iPhone every year on the same account for the new customer pricing ($159). gotta love rogers and how they care for their customers.

oh did i mention, i only pay $50/month

so in the end i make money.

- upgrade for $159
- sell old iPhone for $300
 
jesusplay said:
I have 2lines on a family plan. I alternate the upgrade every year, but I only use one of the lines.

so I end up paying 10 dollars extra a month making my part of the bill only 99-100 dollars a month.

my current phones update is for 5/12 my other lines upgrade is 5/11:D
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You'd be better off just selling the phone every year and putting that money towards and early upgrade or a regular upgrade depending on what you're carrier does. 10 bucks per month is 120 per year you're throwing away not to mention the extra you're paying for your family style minute plan. It could be closer to 200 per year and that's a phone right there.
 
eternlgladiator said:
You'd be better off just selling the phone every year and putting that money towards and early upgrade or a regular upgrade depending on what you're carrier does. 10 bucks per month is 120 per year you're throwing away not to mention the extra you're paying for your family style minute plan. It could be closer to 200 per year and that's a phone right there.
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I'm going to start doing this. I was doing the same thing as the OP because I wound up with an extra line (long story), but paying that extra $ per month is just ridiculous.
 
eternlgladiator said:
You'd be better off just selling the phone every year and putting that money towards and early upgrade or a regular upgrade depending on what you're carrier does. 10 bucks per month is 120 per year you're throwing away not to mention the extra you're paying for your family style minute plan. It could be closer to 200 per year and that's a phone right there.
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Agreed, the OP's plan doesn't seem to be financially sound.
 
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With the most basic plan you pay 9.99 a month for voice and $15 for data. All that multiplied by 24 months plus $200 iPhone = $800
 
Please explain to me how you get the iPhone discounted? I thought the iPhone was the only phone that didn't get discounted...
 
acfusion29 said:
i upgrade to the newest iPhone every year on the same account for the new customer pricing ($159). gotta love rogers and how they care for their customers.

oh did i mention, i only pay $50/month

so in the end i make money.

- upgrade for $159
- sell old iPhone for $300
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I call FOUL! Rogers does NOT allow upgrade on the same account - or LINE for every year. You haven't been able to do this (without wining to retentions) for over 3yrs. Policy is upgrade every 2yrs that was implemented November 2010.

Now UNLESS you've bundled your TV/Home Phone/Cable & On Demand services/Internet with the cellular service … how are you able to do this?

PS: Account = BAN or Billing Account Number which can include more than 1 phone line or multiple services as mentioned in the previous paragraph.
 
antman2295 said:
Please explain to me how you get the iPhone discounted? I thought the iPhone was the only phone that didn't get discounted...
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Renewing your contract for 2/3yrs allows it to be discounted; pretty much worldwide.

IN Canada I only know of Telus allowing to upgrade every 6mths further lengthening your contract by the time you upgrade again (so your 3yrs starts over again).

my previous post I still call foul but if that poster has details I'll be willing to test and be very grateful.
 
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Dont you have to pay for data too?
 
tophat1 said:
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Dont you have to pay for data too?
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That is what I thought too. I think the $10 is just to share minutes. iphone requires data too.
 
Prom1 said:
I call FOUL! Rogers does NOT allow upgrade on the same account - or LINE for every year. You haven't been able to do this (without wining to retentions) for over 3yrs. Policy is upgrade every 2yrs that was implemented November 2010.

Now UNLESS you've bundled your TV/Home Phone/Cable & On Demand services/Internet with the cellular service … how are you able to do this?

PS: Account = BAN or Billing Account Number which can include more than 1 phone line or multiple services as mentioned in the previous paragraph.
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you sound like one of those people who thinks they know everything about everything using internal Rogers terms (BAN) or maybe you just read HoFo too much (prob not or you would've been aware of how i was able to do this)? i worked (long time ago) for rogers, and NO this does NOT have to do with my account and getting pricing. you just need to know what Rogers is offering you.

but anyways, they dont allow upgrades on regular phones or other smart phones but clearly you haven't read Rogers policy last summer

i bought a 3G in 2008 and in 2009 they said "customers who purchased a 3G between july - september are eligilbe for promotional pricing" (or something along those lines)

then last year...

Did you activate or upgrade the original Rogers iPhone 3G in 2008 and then upgrade again to the Rogers iPhone 3GS between June 19 and September 15, 2009?

You’re also eligible for at least $480 off the no-term device price. You can pick up an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $159/$269 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.
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here's proof straight from Rogers blog.

http://redboard.rogers.com/2010/iphone-4-launches-tomorrow-on-rogers/

fortunately for me, i fell under the criteria 2 years in a row. dont be jealous and learn your stuff before speaking or you'll come off as ignorant.
 
Last year they were letting people upgrade at no penalty after only a year.
No, it is not a good deal imo.
 
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