Rogers and Fido have made changes to their websites today to lower the cost of shipping a new smartphone to your front door.
Previously priced at $25, the websites now state this cost is $9, and is also waived if you choose to have phones shipped to stores for in-store pick up. That’s a reduction of $16 or 64% off.
Now, this change doesn’t come out of the blue. The CRTC has been going after Big 3 telecoms over junk fees, and in its latest letter addressed to Rogers, the Commission questioned the telecom’s $40 device fee and $25 shipping fee.
It wasn’t just Rogers that the CRTC has been targeting lately. Both Telus and Bell also received stern letters warning about new device and SIM card fees.
If you buy an iPhone from Apple, shipping to your door is free. Rogers used to offer free shipping, but two years ago it started charging $25 for shipping that started with the iPhone 16. Both Telus and Bell still offer free shipping for devices (but Telus charges $25 for Apple Watch).
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There’s absolutely no reason to charge a shipping fee when buying a $1000+ phone when Best Buy, Walmart etc will ship for free if orders are $40+ or something. It just make no sense at all.
Then buy it from Best Buy or Walmart
No, when a corrupt Canadian government over the last 30 years has only allowed Rogers, Bell, and Telus to dominate telecommunications in Canada without any competition by way of federal legislation, then the CRTC must kick these 3 companies in the balls so hard, it makes their eyes water. And don’t waste my time mentioning the other 30 sub tier cell companies in Canada. They are all directly owned by the big 3.
IAm With You All The Way.
Let the market decide, scrap crtc
The market ie. consumers are too stupid!
Guess what munchkins and kiddies? Lots of Rogers stores are on the chopping block. But, I really love the way Robelus lies and the CRTC lets them! More to come, of course for your pleasure!!
This is all to support Canada post so we can bale them out when their union undoubtedly strikes over Christmas again, don’t worry.
Amazingly, Apple, Samsung, Google, and even OnePlus offer free shipping. Apple and Samsung even offer monthly payments so you’re not tied to a contract.