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If you plan on traveling this summer and want to save on your wireless bill by using text messaging, Rogers/Fido have just launched a new US/International text message promotion. When you go traveling outside of Canada, roaming can be expensive and using another carrier network for voice, data, and messages adds up quickly. In recent...

Well, it was a good run. In April 2010, Fido announced that their $35 activation fee (which is an insane fee customers pay to just start service with Fido) was waived "until further notice". It would now seem that this is the notice that the $35 activation fee is back, but is still being waived...

Canadians are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the iPhone 4, but we're going to have to wait until the second launch in "late July". The issue with the iPhone 4 in Canada can be complicated due to the fact that most iPhone users have signed onto 3 year contracts with either Rogers, Telus or Bell....

Effective June 2010, Rogers/Fido will no longer be honoring requests to block data on prepaid (pay as you go) and postpaid (contracts) customer accounts. Existing customers that already have data blocks are not affected until they take the block off. The new Data Block Policy states that Rogers/Fido will no longer offer Data Blocking services...

Effective June 2010, the Saskatchewan Government 911 Fee that Fido customers pay will be increasing to $0.62 per month from the previously charged $0.38 per month. The change will affect all Fido prepaid (Pay as you Go) customers and all Fido postpaid (contracts) customers that are being charged the system access fee/911 fee on previously...

When the iPhone 3G first arrived in Canada, Rogers had some really questionable iPhone voice/data plans. People were not happy and with your support iPhoneinCanada.ca was able to help bring a voice and push Rogers to change their data plans. They eventually succumbed to media pressure and introduced their 6GB/$30 data plan. It's amazing how...

This week, Rogers has launched a new application called "Rogers Radio". The app brings all of the radio stations under the Rogers Media umbrella to the iPhone for free. Rogers Radio by RCI Rogers Radio brings every Canadian radio station operated by Rogers Communications to your iPhone. Since the iPhone does not have a built-in...

This week, Rogers and Fido have revised their US and International Text Messaging Travel packs. These packages are targeted toward travelers that may send a lot of text messages while using their iPhone outside of Canada and want to avoid paying excessive per message roaming fees. These add-ons, like Caller Display and Voicemail, can be...

Effective May 19, 2010, Fido has released the CityFido plans for Winnipeg residents. The two CityFido plans include 2,000 or 4,000 local anytime minutes and unlimited local and international text messages. The plans are geared toward home phone replacements and the minutes are only valid within a certain geographical zone (seen below). Details about the...

It seems that AT&T has provided some insight on when the next iPhone, affectionately called the iPhone HD, may be released. This week, AT&T, the exclusive wireless carrier of the iPhone in the USA, has began to roll back upgrade eligibility dates for current owners of the iPhone 3GS. What this means is that if...

Just like how Rogers is increasing their 911 fee from $0.50 to $0.75, Fido is now doing the same. Navigating over to the 911 fee area of the Fido website , visitors will notice that effective April 12, 2010 Fido will be increasing their monthly charged $0.50 911 fee to $0.75 per month. Do note...

Last month, the Fido activation fee waiver promotion expired on March 31, 2010. Effective April 2 2010, Fido is waiving their $35 activation fee for new activations (new customers) and are continuing to waive the $35 activation fee "until further notice". This promotion could very well be permanent for Fido. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer...