Rogers Announces 6GB for $30 iPhone 3G Data Plan!

By Gary Ng on July 9th, 2008 171

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Breaking news this morning folks! Looks like Rogers has caved to consumer pressure (just after I posted about no unlimited data) and today they have announced a brand new data plan for a limited time. iPhone users who sign up between July 11th to the end of August will be able to get a 6GB for $30 data plan!

Now, if you compare this to the $30 for 300MB data plan they have now, and the original $60 for 400MB voice/data plan, it’s definitely a step in the right direction.

Rogers iPhone 3G Launch Day Festivities Plus 8:00am Opening at Rogers Plus

This is straight from the horse’s mouth: Starting at 8:00 am July 11, Canadians will be able to purchase the new iPhone 3G at special launch day events to be held at six Rogers Plus stores across the country.

These are the Rogers Plus locations you need to start lining up at if you want your hands on the iPhone 3G FIRST! Too bad there aren’t more Rogers Plus locations! You’re hooped if you aren’t in one of the following six cities…

The following Rogers Plus stores in these cities will open their doors at 8:00 a.m. (all times local) on Friday, July 11 for advance purchases of the Apple iPhone 3G:
Toronto: 112-10 Dundas Street East
Montreal: 1015 rue St. Catherine Ouest
Ottawa: 690 Bank Street
Halifax: Unit 265, 7001 Mumford Road
Calgary: 5244 Falsbridge Gate, NE
Vancouver: 2097 West Broadway

Rogers Plus locations will also some special events for customers waiting in line, such as FREE breakfast (yay) and a chance to win prizes. Here is a summary of what you need to know if you’re planning on buying iPhone 3G from Rogers.

For Fido customers, the same activities are happening at 8:00am, but only at the flagship store in Montreal.

Where Can I buy the iPhone 3G?
- Retail locations: Rogers Plus, Rogers Video, Rogers Wireless, WirelessWave, TBooth and Wireless etc
- Online via the Rogers website
- Limit of 2 iPhones per person

What Are my Options with Voice Plans?
- choose from Rogers’ existing voice and smartphone data plans and additional features
OR
- choose from Rogers iPhone 3G bundled plans
- existing customers can keep their current voice plan–just select a separate data plan
- Upgrading? Check your upgrade availability (HUP: Hardware Upgrade Package) and then choose a plan

Click here to read the Rogers press release.

Well, is it possible to say Canadian consumers have a mini victory here, or not? If you compare it to the other Rogers data plans for the price, it’s a steal. However, it’s still not unlimited but it’s a pretty good start. It looks like big media coverage and the RuinediPhone.com petition hoopla might have made a difference.

Bait and Switch Possibility?

Although Rogers has bowed to consumer pressure, one might consider they had this plan in the bag all along? How did Rogers go from $30 for 300MB to $30 for 6GB? That’s a massive leap forward. Could it be that we have fallen for the classic “bait and switch”? This is just a thought. Either way, this is great news for Canadian iPhone 3G users! Liz Hamilton had some new words for Canadians:

“We listened to our customers, everybody from those who are very tech savvy to those who just knew they wanted this device and were really enthusiastic and didn’t know how they were going to use the data but knew it was a data device,”

iPhoneinCanada.ca and RuinediPhone.com on Global National

In case you missed it, Global National had a segment on the price of new text messages and the iPhone hoopla. Enjoy (excuse the poor quality, recorded with a digicam):

Has this new plan changed your mind about buying an iPhone 3G?

Read: CBC

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luke

This is a start.

I’m going to mull it over, and decide before August…
Visual Voicemail better be included.
luke

This is a start.

I’m going to mull it over, and decide before August…
Visual Voicemail better be included.
luke

This is a start.

I’m going to mull it over, and decide before August…
Visual Voicemail better be included.
luke

This is a start.

I’m going to mull it over, and decide before August…
Visual Voicemail better be included.
Alex H

“Get real people. Thinking we’ve ‘won’ only to receive $30 a month for capped bandwidth is sad.”

Apparently AT&T have a “soft” cap of 5GB per month. If you go over it too often they can revoke your data access.

I don’t know what you can do to exceed 6GB of data per month of a wireless device anyway…
genny

i’ve never heard of it (for fido), but by any chance does fido have my5 as well?
genny

i’ve never heard of it (for fido), but by any chance does fido have my5 as well?
genny

i’ve never heard of it (for fido), but by any chance does fido have my5 as well?
genny

i’ve never heard of it (for fido), but by any chance does fido have my5 as well?
genny

i’ve never heard of it (for fido), but by any chance does fido have my5 as well?
Tommy

@Evan – Thanks for the information…

Does someone knows if the Visual Voicemail includes the standard voicemail, or if we have to take normal voicemail (±7$ – used with any cellphone) and ADD the Visual voicemail option (8$ – works only with the iPhone)? I think that if I pay 8$ for visual voicemail, it includes the basic voicemail feature (so I would be able to remove this option from my actual voice plan), but with Rogers, I would not be surprised if they ask people to take both options…

Thanks.
http://tiinacious.blogspot.com T

After you posted their contact info, I emailed them all and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one. They’ve been seeing a lot of pressure they eventually *tried* to make it look like they’re doing something reasonable. It’s decent, for sure, but doesn’t apply for existing iPhone holders.

That’s ok though, I have a decent plan as it is, things are starting to be grandfathered, so I’m just gonna stick with what I have not use any data. Until I see something reasonable along the lines of “add this good chunk of data to your plan for this small amount of money” I won’t be using their network for data—wifi only.
http://tiinacious.blogspot.com/ T

hey gary, a little off topic, do you think when you know the answer you can post something like a sort of “how to upgrade to software 2.0 for dummies (on an unlocked iPhone)”? i want the 2.0, it looks great, but i’m at 1.1.3 and have never upgraded so i haven’t the slightest clue how… so that would rock.
http://tiinacious.blogspot.com/ T

hey gary, a little off topic, do you think when you know the answer you can post something like a sort of “how to upgrade to software 2.0 for dummies (on an unlocked iPhone)”? i want the 2.0, it looks great, but i’m at 1.1.3 and have never upgraded so i haven’t the slightest clue how… so that would rock.
http://tiinacious.blogspot.com/ T

hey gary, a little off topic, do you think when you know the answer you can post something like a sort of “how to upgrade to software 2.0 for dummies (on an unlocked iPhone)”? i want the 2.0, it looks great, but i’m at 1.1.3 and have never upgraded so i haven’t the slightest clue how… so that would rock.
http://tiinacious.blogspot.com T

hey gary, a little off topic, do you think when you know the answer you can post something like a sort of “how to upgrade to software 2.0 for dummies (on an unlocked iPhone)”? i want the 2.0, it looks great, but i’m at 1.1.3 and have never upgraded so i haven’t the slightest clue how… so that would rock.
http://www.optimuscrime.com/ optimus

Yep, I’m definitely buying one now. I’m delighted.
http://www.optimuscrime.com/ optimus

Yep, I’m definitely buying one now. I’m delighted.
http://www.optimuscrime.com optimus

Yep, I’m definitely buying one now. I’m delighted.
O

Questions: Does this mean all the iPhone voice/data pacakages now come with 6GB? So if chose the $60, which currently has only 400mb, will now have 6GB for the same price?
O

Questions: Does this mean all the iPhone voice/data pacakages now come with 6GB? So if chose the $60, which currently has only 400mb, will now have 6GB for the same price?
O

Questions: Does this mean all the iPhone voice/data pacakages now come with 6GB? So if chose the $60, which currently has only 400mb, will now have 6GB for the same price?
O

Questions: Does this mean all the iPhone voice/data pacakages now come with 6GB? So if chose the $60, which currently has only 400mb, will now have 6GB for the same price?
Tuna

WTF!!! I’m in the military on operation right now! I don’t get back till Oct. somtime. Does this mean I get screwed for this so called “sweet deal” robbers is putting on? (6GB for $30, still capped btw,and still low daytime min). Nice, thanx again rogers for screwing over those that serve!!!!
Tuna

WTF!!! I’m in the military on operation right now! I don’t get back till Oct. somtime. Does this mean I get screwed for this so called “sweet deal” robbers is putting on? (6GB for $30, still capped btw,and still low daytime min). Nice, thanx again rogers for screwing over those that serve!!!!
Tuna

WTF!!! I’m in the military on operation right now! I don’t get back till Oct. somtime. Does this mean I get screwed for this so called “sweet deal” robbers is putting on? (6GB for $30, still capped btw,and still low daytime min). Nice, thanx again rogers for screwing over those that serve!!!!
Tuna

WTF!!! I’m in the military on operation right now! I don’t get back till Oct. somtime. Does this mean I get screwed for this so called “sweet deal” robbers is putting on? (6GB for $30, still capped btw,and still low daytime min). Nice, thanx again rogers for screwing over those that serve!!!!
Jason

Now, the only question I have: Will there be a “take home” (no contract) price? like AT&T is apparently doing in the States, and if so, will I still be able to get the 6 GB for $30 deal? Either way, I might actually buy though, might take me a while, but hopefully before the end of August, even if I have to get a contract.
Jason

Now, the only question I have: Will there be a “take home” (no contract) price? like AT&T is apparently doing in the States, and if so, will I still be able to get the 6 GB for $30 deal? Either way, I might actually buy though, might take me a while, but hopefully before the end of August, even if I have to get a contract.
Jason

Now, the only question I have: Will there be a “take home” (no contract) price? like AT&T is apparently doing in the States, and if so, will I still be able to get the 6 GB for $30 deal? Either way, I might actually buy though, might take me a while, but hopefully before the end of August, even if I have to get a contract.
Rob

I talked to two different rogers customer service reps…and they both told me I would be fine.

But my question is…being on a family plan, that with my number is less than $30 a month, will I be able to add the 6GB for $30 plan?

One rep said it wouldnt be a problem, but another one who sounded less sure of herself said that I couldnt. And then told me I could howeve upgrade to an iPhone “value” plan, and then later opt out of the family plan, keep my number, change to a cheaper voice plan and add the data plan…which just sounded complicated.

So…if my family plan < $30 a month plan isnt valid for this promotion…what I guess I am asking is, is this a promotion to ANYONE who buys an iPhone from July 11th to July 31st? or only existing Rogers customers?

Ps…anyone know when the next shipment is coming to canada after the 11th? will it be before the 31st? both Roger’s reps told me that every 2nd call is people asking about the iPhone. I plan to go early…but not before the suns up.
Rob

I talked to two different rogers customer service reps…and they both told me I would be fine.

But my question is…being on a family plan, that with my number is less than $30 a month, will I be able to add the 6GB for $30 plan?

One rep said it wouldnt be a problem, but another one who sounded less sure of herself said that I couldnt. And then told me I could howeve upgrade to an iPhone “value” plan, and then later opt out of the family plan, keep my number, change to a cheaper voice plan and add the data plan…which just sounded complicated.

So…if my family plan < $30 a month plan isnt valid for this promotion…what I guess I am asking is, is this a promotion to ANYONE who buys an iPhone from July 11th to July 31st? or only existing Rogers customers?

Ps…anyone know when the next shipment is coming to canada after the 11th? will it be before the 31st? both Roger’s reps told me that every 2nd call is people asking about the iPhone. I plan to go early…but not before the suns up.
Aaron

To echo Tuna’s comment, does anyone have any thoughts on whether this 6GB/$30 offer will be extended beyond August? Is this the sort of thing that they’ll keep “extending”, or will new purchasers really be expected to pay $30 for 300MB, or thereabouts? Reason I ask, I’m waiting for my current Bell contract to expire before switching.
Aaron

To echo Tuna’s comment, does anyone have any thoughts on whether this 6GB/$30 offer will be extended beyond August? Is this the sort of thing that they’ll keep “extending”, or will new purchasers really be expected to pay $30 for 300MB, or thereabouts? Reason I ask, I’m waiting for my current Bell contract to expire before switching.
Aaron

To echo Tuna’s comment, does anyone have any thoughts on whether this 6GB/$30 offer will be extended beyond August? Is this the sort of thing that they’ll keep “extending”, or will new purchasers really be expected to pay $30 for 300MB, or thereabouts? Reason I ask, I’m waiting for my current Bell contract to expire before switching.
Aaron

To echo Tuna’s comment, does anyone have any thoughts on whether this 6GB/$30 offer will be extended beyond August? Is this the sort of thing that they’ll keep “extending”, or will new purchasers really be expected to pay $30 for 300MB, or thereabouts? Reason I ask, I’m waiting for my current Bell contract to expire before switching.
Asd

Someone needs to lookup the definition of “bait and switch”.
Asd

Someone needs to lookup the definition of “bait and switch”.
Asd

Someone needs to lookup the definition of “bait and switch”.
Asd

Someone needs to lookup the definition of “bait and switch”.
Van

Fido has the 30$ for 6GB as well. It is not posted on their website same as Rogers for it is a new package if you subscribe now till Aug. It’s not bad definitely imagine how much you get charged when you do online on you phone nowadays?And yes it is for 3yrs and the price won’t go up you are in contract . Its been more than 10yrs I have been using a celphone so why not for a 3yr contract right?
Van

Fido has the 30$ for 6GB as well. It is not posted on their website same as Rogers for it is a new package if you subscribe now till Aug. It’s not bad definitely imagine how much you get charged when you do online on you phone nowadays?And yes it is for 3yrs and the price won’t go up you are in contract . Its been more than 10yrs I have been using a celphone so why not for a 3yr contract right?
Van

Fido has the 30$ for 6GB as well. It is not posted on their website same as Rogers for it is a new package if you subscribe now till Aug. It’s not bad definitely imagine how much you get charged when you do online on you phone nowadays?And yes it is for 3yrs and the price won’t go up you are in contract . Its been more than 10yrs I have been using a celphone so why not for a 3yr contract right?
bhupi

Hi Friends, Regarding Visual voice mail, rogers have plan for $15 that gives you call display, visual voice mail and 2500 txt msg, i think that is a kick ass price. Regardign contract, i think you have been using GSM for years then why not contract and a discounted price for phone, u can change ur voice plan as many time u can in those three years and every year u r eligible for hardware upgrade. If rogers make mistake bill, call them they will go anywhere to help u out. i called Bell and they were not able to waive my moving charge of $55 even i threatned to cance and with rogers u dont pay for after sale service adn still complain. U cannot match prices with US, US has large number of customer base and in canada how many people we are may be 30-40 million.
bhupi

Hi Friends, Regarding Visual voice mail, rogers have plan for $15 that gives you call display, visual voice mail and 2500 txt msg, i think that is a kick ass price. Regardign contract, i think you have been using GSM for years then why not contract and a discounted price for phone, u can change ur voice plan as many time u can in those three years and every year u r eligible for hardware upgrade. If rogers make mistake bill, call them they will go anywhere to help u out. i called Bell and they were not able to waive my moving charge of $55 even i threatned to cance and with rogers u dont pay for after sale service adn still complain. U cannot match prices with US, US has large number of customer base and in canada how many people we are may be 30-40 million.
bhupi

Hi Friends, Regarding Visual voice mail, rogers have plan for $15 that gives you call display, visual voice mail and 2500 txt msg, i think that is a kick ass price. Regardign contract, i think you have been using GSM for years then why not contract and a discounted price for phone, u can change ur voice plan as many time u can in those three years and every year u r eligible for hardware upgrade. If rogers make mistake bill, call them they will go anywhere to help u out. i called Bell and they were not able to waive my moving charge of $55 even i threatned to cance and with rogers u dont pay for after sale service adn still complain. U cannot match prices with US, US has large number of customer base and in canada how many people we are may be 30-40 million.
bhupi

Hi Friends, Regarding Visual voice mail, rogers have plan for $15 that gives you call display, visual voice mail and 2500 txt msg, i think that is a kick ass price. Regardign contract, i think you have been using GSM for years then why not contract and a discounted price for phone, u can change ur voice plan as many time u can in those three years and every year u r eligible for hardware upgrade. If rogers make mistake bill, call them they will go anywhere to help u out. i called Bell and they were not able to waive my moving charge of $55 even i threatned to cance and with rogers u dont pay for after sale service adn still complain. U cannot match prices with US, US has large number of customer base and in canada how many people we are may be 30-40 million.
Arch

Hi,
I bought myself an iPhone today! yay! I am new to Rogers.. so am not used to their aweful straegies of drawin money out of me yet. I am already payin 100 bucks for my voice+data plan which includes 250 mins +unlimited evenin n weekend calls (startin 9) + a smart plan bundle for 15 bucks + the ever-so-famous 30 bucks data plan. I am tryin to ensure that i dont pay a buck over ths… So i need some help here..
1. How does the maps work? On 3G? or wifi? I am turnin off my 3G n usin wifi al i can to ensure i dont get fucked..
2. wat abt the weather, mail, safari, stocks,etc? do they run on 3G as well? do they automatically switch to wifi wen they see a reliable network? is there any place i can change these settings?
3. r voicemail mins taken off my regular mins?
4. wat ab the itunes n app store?
5. my family lives away frm me and r within canada but LD.. is there a plan that lets me get free ld incomin?

help me out guys!
Arch

Hi,
I bought myself an iPhone today! yay! I am new to Rogers.. so am not used to their aweful straegies of drawin money out of me yet. I am already payin 100 bucks for my voice+data plan which includes 250 mins +unlimited evenin n weekend calls (startin 9) + a smart plan bundle for 15 bucks + the ever-so-famous 30 bucks data plan. I am tryin to ensure that i dont pay a buck over ths… So i need some help here..
1. How does the maps work? On 3G? or wifi? I am turnin off my 3G n usin wifi al i can to ensure i dont get fucked..
2. wat abt the weather, mail, safari, stocks,etc? do they run on 3G as well? do they automatically switch to wifi wen they see a reliable network? is there any place i can change these settings?
3. r voicemail mins taken off my regular mins?
4. wat ab the itunes n app store?
5. my family lives away frm me and r within canada but LD.. is there a plan that lets me get free ld incomin?

help me out guys!
Arch

Hi,
I bought myself an iPhone today! yay! I am new to Rogers.. so am not used to their aweful straegies of drawin money out of me yet. I am already payin 100 bucks for my voice+data plan which includes 250 mins +unlimited evenin n weekend calls (startin 9) + a smart plan bundle for 15 bucks + the ever-so-famous 30 bucks data plan. I am tryin to ensure that i dont pay a buck over ths… So i need some help here..
1. How does the maps work? On 3G? or wifi? I am turnin off my 3G n usin wifi al i can to ensure i dont get fucked..
2. wat abt the weather, mail, safari, stocks,etc? do they run on 3G as well? do they automatically switch to wifi wen they see a reliable network? is there any place i can change these settings?
3. r voicemail mins taken off my regular mins?
4. wat ab the itunes n app store?
5. my family lives away frm me and r within canada but LD.. is there a plan that lets me get free ld incomin?

help me out guys!

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