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Rogers/Fido Revise US & International Text Message Packages

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...

Rogers Updates My Account iPhone App With Services Tab

This week, Rogers has updated their free "My Account" iPhone application to include a new Services tab. The "My Account" app allows Rogers customers to view the amount of minutes, data and messages that they have used so far in the month, the amount of remaining usage for the month and how many minutes/data/messages their...

Rogers/Telus No Activation Fee Until May 31

Effective May 12 2010, Rogers/Telus have extended their activation fee waiver promotion and are continuing to waive the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. The promotion is expiring on May 31, 2010. Eligibility & Restrictions Rogers The offer is applicable to new 3-year term activations on the...

AT&T Rolls Back iPhone Upgrade Eligibility; Rogers/Fido Next?

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...

Rogers Separates Call Display & Name Display Features, Charges Two Prices

With the launch of the new "Extreme" text messaging from Rogers, the Canadian wireless carrier has also made changes to its existing Caller Display and Name Display features. Please note that the changes detailed below do not affect existing Rogers customers that are already subscribed to Caller Display and Name Display. The changes only affect...

Rogers Releases Two New My10 Student Plans; Extends 6PM Early Evenings Promotion

This week, Rogers launched two new student plans and extended their existing $25 student plan offer. The wireless carrier also extended their 6PM early evenings promotion with no identified end date. The 6PM promotion originally expired on May 3, 2010. Rogers Student Plans (2010) BC/Alberta/Quebec/Ontario Regions $25 Student Plan (extended until August 3, 2010) Minutes:...

Rogers Launches “Extreme” Text Messaging

What started as a plan a few months ago as "Enhanced Text Messaging", Rogers has now officially released "Extreme" Text Messaging for new and existing customers. Extreme Text Messaging delivers numerous text messaging enhancements to Rogers customers. Features such as blockers, signatures, and distribution lists are just some of the available options. With the launch,...

Rogers Expands HSPA+ Network To Regina, Saskatoon & Winnipeg

Today Rogers reported that it has officially expanded its 21Mbps HSPA+ network to customers in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Regina. Rogers was the first wireless carrier in North America to launch a 21Mbps network back on September 14, 2009. This is great news for existing customers that have Rogers devices that can take advantage of those...

Rogers No Activation Fee Until May 3 2010

Effective April 15 2010, Rogers has extended their activation fee waiver promotion and are continuing to waive the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to new 3-year term activations on the following rate plans: Mega Value Plans (All “choice of...

Rogers Launches 6PM Early Evenings Promo For April 2010

Until May 3, 2010, Rogers has launched their free 6PM early evening add-on for all new activations and existing customers. The 6PM early evenings calling bonus is available on the following 3-year term in-market plans: Value Plans for phones Value Plans for Smartphones iPhone plans Couples & Family Share Plans All business plans EPP plans...

Rogers Releases Navigator App For iPhone

So Rogers had a slight delay with the release of this app, but the Rogers Navigator is finally available! The Rogers Navigator is an iPhone application that turns your iPhone 3G/3GS into a GPS navigation device. The app is powered by TeleNav and further features voice-guided turn-by-turn directions on the road, and re-routes users automatically...