Fido

Just a few days ago I finally had the time to update my iPhone 3GS to 3.1.2 firmware via PwnageTool 3.1.4. Why didn't I just click 'Update' within iTunes? Well, that's because I want my modem firmware to remain fully unlockable. By restoring with a custom 3.1.2 firmware via PwnageTool, I can still unlock my...

After announcing the launch of the new HSPA+ network from Bell and Telus and the rumored launch of the iPhone in November, Bell and Telus have now officially confirmed that the iPhone 3G/3GS will be available in November 2009. Bell and Telus, through a joint collaboration, have completed their HSPA+ network earlier than scheduled and...

Below you find the latest Fido plans for iPhone 3G/3GS for October 2009. Please note that these plans will be reflective of Fido and there are five sections below detailing individual regions (prices vary between regions): 1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION 2.) MIDWEST REGION 3.) ONTARIO REGION 4.) QUEBEC REGION 5.) ATLANTIC REGION Note: The plans and...

Hell has frozen over! If an article at the Globe & Mail is to be believed (and how can you not believe it?!), the iPhone is coming to Telus and Bell as early as November 2009! It would seem that in November Telus and Bell will have their GSM network up and running that they...

Bell, followed soon by Telus, will be launching their HSPA+ network in November. The new network is announced well ahead of schedule and is part of a collaboration with Telus. The new Bell network will have speeds up of to 21Mbps, rivaling current HSPA+ provider Rogers Wireless. On the launch of the network in November,...

Effective October 28 2009, Rogers Wireless stores/employees will be required to re-sell any iPhone 3G/3GS devices that are returned by customers under Buyers Preference or Buyers Remorse (click here to learn about these policies). The New iPhone BRBP Policy The current policy for Rogers Wireless employees is to accept returned iPhones and send them back...

When Telus and Bell announced they would be debuting a shared HSPA+ network, everyone assumed the iPhone would be coming. Shortly afterwards, Telus and Bell confirmed they would be selling the iPhone. Exclusive Early Bird iPhone Price Plans for Telus and Bell (plus new Rogers/Fido plans) Our anonymous tipsters have provided some early leaks of...

I wasn't going to bother saying anything but everytime I look at this article from Gizmodo, I am simply astonished. 30% Dropped Calls is Normal? On Tuesday, Gizmodo described how one of their readers was having dropped call problems with his iPhone 3G (this rings echoes of our network speed post). After contacting AT&T and...

Usually we get the occasional Roger/Fido spam in our email inboxes, but it's not uncommon to get a text message too. The latest Rogers/Fido text that Canadian iPhone users have been receiving from coast to coast involves updating to OS 3.1. Should I Update My iPhone to OS 3.1? Now this may seem repetitive, but...

The question of the day is: What is Enhanced 911 Phase Two? Background Information As many of you are aware, Rogers customers pay a monthly System Access Fee of $6.95 and Fido customers do not and that really begs the question of why Rogers customers have to, but that's for another day. But there is...

At the end of July 2009, we reported about the expiration and the immediate extension of the Rogers/Fido $30 6GB Data Plan for iPhone 3G/3GS. This Data Plan began on June 9 2009 and was to expire on July 31 2009. On that day, the data plan was extended to September 15 2009. $30 6GB...

I think everyone remembers on August 21 2009 when Rogers/Fido yet again amended their hardware upgrade policies. If not, you can read all about it here. Well, earlier last week I spoke with a little birdie and here is the highlight of that conversation. Check it out: "There have been many concerns regarding the recent changes...