Rogers

Rogers Updates Cancellation Policy for Data-Only Accounts

It was a little quiet there for a while, but Rogers is BACK on the road to [insert word] their customers! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Effective October 5 2009, Rogers Wireless customers, both new and existing, that have Data-Only accounts will be subject to an ECF (Early Cancellation...

Rogers Updates Buyers Preference/Remorse Policy for iPhone 3G/3GS

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...

BREAKING: iPhone Price Plans for Telus, Bell, Rogers and Fido

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...

AT&T Service Is Crazy Bad; 30% dropped calls in NYC

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...

Rogers Reverts Back To Old Hardware Upgrade Policy

Well, you heard it here first! On September 18, we reported that Rogers may be reverting back to its previous hardware upgrade policy beginning October 2009 and BAM, dead on! Effective October 1 2009, Rogers will be reverting its current Hardware Upgrade Policy back to what it was before the changes on August 21 2009....

Apple Online Store Closed! New Products Coming?

Hey everyone, just a quick post. I just noticed the Apple Online Store is closed with a message that says: "We are updating the store for you and will be back shortly." Normally Apple doesn't shut down the online store unless some product refreshes are coming. Also, Apple normally releases new products or refreshes on...

Rogers Eliminates System Access Fee–Uh, Sort Of

We have some fantastic news folks! Some of you maybe have already heard about this, but for those who haven't, we have some more incredible news from our friends at Rogers. Okay, it's not incredible news, I lied. Let's get down to the nitty gritty. Maybe this post could be known as the big #17?...

Rogers/Fido SMS Says: Update to OS 3.1

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...

Rogers/Fido May Revert Back To Old Hardware Upgrade Policy

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...

Rogers Launches 21Mbps HSPA+ Network

At the end of July 2009, we reported that Rogers Wireless (and Fido) will be launching a large 21Mbps HSPA+ network upgrade. Beginning September 14 2009, that network upgrade is now live in the following Canadian cities: Vancouver Calgary Toronto Ottawa Montreal Throughout the 2010 year, Rogers has plans to expand the new network upgrade...