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Dear ‘Big 3’ Carriers: Please Clarify iPhone 4 Upgrade Details?
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....
Rogers/Fido Begin New Data Block Policy
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...
Rogers, Bell, Telus & Fido Confirm Launch of iPhone 4 in July
Looks like Rogers has broken their silence on the status of the iPhone 4's arrival in Canada. We know Rogers was the first to launch the iPhone 3G in Canada, will they be the first of the "Big 3" to launch the iPhone 4? As of now, Canada is only one of a handful of...
Rogers, Bell, and Telus iPhone Data vs iPad Data Plans: What Gives?
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...
Rogers Radio For iPhone
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...
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...
iPad Now Available for Pre-Order in Canada, Rogers Data Plans Revealed
You can now pre-order both the Wi-Fi and the 3G version of the iPad in Canada at Apple.ca The order page also reveals the data plans and prices from Rogers. 250 MB is $15.00, 5 GB is $35.00, and you can add the iPad to your existing data plan for an additional $20.00 a month....
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:...