Slowly but surely the Canadian wireless carriers are getting their iPhone 4 information pages up to date.
This week, Virgin Mobile is the next wireless carrier to post their iPhone 4 information page. Oddly enough, the page still indicates “coming soon” but that will probably change real quick.
There is also a “Register Now” link where users can sign up and receive up to date information on the iPhone 4.
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Fill out your deets below and we’ll let you know when iPhone 4 is up for grabs.
As we know, Bell was the first Canadian wireless carrier to publicly post that they would be carrying the iPhone 4 on July 30, 2010. This was followed by Rogers and Fido, except that Rogers/Fido posted their announcements internally and not publicly.
Soon after, Telus updated their iPhone 4 information page with the July 30 launch date.
So if you are currently a Virgin Mobile subscriber or plan on subscribing with Virgin Mobile when you get your iPhone 4, check this out.
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I wonder if carriers will include the 6-pack antenna band-aid package that Chantelle so eloquently wrote about 2 posts ago:))!!!! I want the black and white ones!!
uh, virgin mobile has had that page up for weeks now….
I just got off the phone with a very knowledgable Rogers CSR. Apparently they all had an update meeting earlier today regarding the iphone 4 launch.
There is no pricing update on it yet. However the good news is that all current smartphone users from Rogers will be eligible to upgrade to iphone 4 starting July 30th as long as you got your current smartphone prior to June 7th 2010. The price will be the exact same as what everyone else will be paying for it so no penalties to existing ubscribers. Usually the earliest you can upgrade your smart phone is every 2 years.
You will be able to place upgrade orders online, in store or via CSR agent.
At this time they dont have any updates on possible new promotional voice and data plans.
Goodluck guys!
really?? that sounds WAY TO GOOD TO BE TRUE…
as long as you've had your smartphone for more than 2 months you can upgrade? are you sure he didn't say june 7th 2009 or ever 2008?
hmmm.. I think I may just still buy the one from Apple and sell my 3GS. This way, at least the phone is inlocked without jailbreaking…
Just checked online at Rogers regarding upgrading my phone. Right next to your phone in the hardware section, you can click UPGRADE TO IPHONE or UPGRADE MY PHONE. Prior to today, when I clicked on the IPHONE link, it would bring up the 3G and 3GS. Now it doesn't do anything at all. Things are happening behind the scenes.
Wow. I really hope that upgrade news is true. That will be the deciding factor, for me getting an iPhone 4 at launch or not.
June 7, 2010? You can gloat if you are right, but that can't be correct.
What plan to get? Hey Ex I know this might be a hassle, but with so many carries coming out perhaps we could do a comparison chart of the different carries and what they are offering. I just went to bell and am on the phone the Virgin right now as well, both are offering great student, my 10 plans, but its hard to get an idea of the different plans with 5 or 6 GB data. Just an idea?
Yeah, I noticed that, too! Exciting!
Great that what Rogers did last year for the 3GS
Yeah, this page has been up for awhile! They need to change it. I hope they will do pre-orders because I need a new phone badly and can't wait too long
EX or GARY!!..I just had a nightmare on the phone with Apple store in montreal…they told me that there will be NO Factory Unlocked models in the Apple Store…only locked to carriers!!!…..My dream of driving from Boston for this thing is falling apart in front of my eyes!! :(((
I think the only unlocked ones are available online through the Apple Store. That is how it is worded anyways.
It says “#
It works with the carrier of your choice.
Buy your iPhone from the Apple Online Store and choose your own GSM carrier. You can change carriers at any time.”
Looks like you may need a Canadian friend.
This would make sense in that the iPhone 4 was announced on June 8th. I am doubtful too, but, veeeeery interesting if true.
Remember – the iPhone 4 was announced on June 8th, 2010 – so basically they're setting the cutoff to anyone who didn't know there was going to be another iPhone this year. This would be SPECTACULAR Customer Service on Rogers part – which is why I'm even more doubtful of it being correct. Hopeful, but Doubtful.
Haha, WHAT? A free bumper case isn't enough for you 😉 Kidding, Kidding (seriously the Band-Aids are much cuter than the Bumpers anyways) 😀
Thats what I thought. It says “buy from apple online” on the apple site for the factory unlocked. Apple must be doing a pre order or order launch day for the unlocked version.
When Rogers/Fido/Telus, etc officially announces thier iPhone Plans (as they can very likely change upon the launch of the new iPhone 4), rest assured all of your options will be covered here at iPhoneinCanada.ca 🙂
like glaciers melting
they have unlocked 3gs in store, why not 4?
i have $400 in apple giftcards, they better let me buy one in store.
they do? so the girl was lying to me i guess
Can you not use giftcards online? That's dumb!
Wasn't it on Monday June 7th that the iPhone 4 was announced? >_>
^.^ oops. Yup. Still – My Point Stands. 😉
that would be quite amazing, considering the upgrade policy that currently stands with rogers. I would much rather spend $300 for a version locked to rogers, than 800 for a unlocked version.
Still waiting on an official announcement from Rogers so I can start to try to work my charm on CSRs and get my upgrade date changed. When I call they still just tell me that there's no official word on it. We're getting close to it being only a week away and we don't have enough details yet in my opinion.
I just got my iPhone early this year, in January, so I'm guessing there's no way Rogers will let me upgrade, eh? I'd even restart my plan at square one if they let me, but I guess that's not possible? Is my only option to buy a unlocked phone from Apple, and sell my 3GS? How much can I get for this thing? (16GB, Black) Thanks!
maybe 350 for it
they are cadillac fairview cards.
Im actually a rogers sales rep (in toronto) and we just had the launch date confirmed by a higher-up today. The guy who said the June 7 upgrade thing is providing you with false info. the 2 year smartphone policy still stands, at least for our stores. Maybe if you call in you can work something out, but dont count on it.
Yah, $350 sounds about right. I have my 32GB 3GS on eBay right now, along with my wife's 16GB 3G. I looked around and 32GB 3GS have been selling for around $400-$450. I am hopeful to get around $350 for mine. That will at least cover near half the cost of an unlocked one. Be roughly what I would pay for a locked one from Rogers. Timing is good too as auction ends on July 31. Now I really need to get the phone on launch day, or else will be stuck with a Motorola Razr!! YIKES LOL
So.. Rogers is launching the iPhone 4 on July 30th? Do you know if Fido works the same with Rogers?
don't bother. all of these big carriers talk to each other and set all of the same prices in order to gauge canadians as much as possible
That would make sense… So all the iPhone at the Apple Store are automatically lock when you insert the sime card….
And yeah , i didnt see that either… but it's clearly written on the site: When you purchase your iPhone from the Apple Online Store, you’ll get it commitment-free…. They didnt say at the Apple retail stores.
I hope they will start to do some pre-orders online…
yeah, fido is the same deal, since rogers owns fido. and yes, July 30th. It hasnt been publicly announced yet though, just to us sales representatives so we know what to expect. The announcement would come soon, I would think.
My calculated guess of prices for the iphone 4 in Canada are as follows:
On a new 3 yr contract the prices should be as follows:
16GB $ 199
32GB $ 299
My guess is based on comparing the price of the 8GB 3GS in US with the same phone in Canada. The price for that is the same $ 99. Therefore based on that the price for the iphone 4 should also be identical to US prices.
Waiting eagerly for July 30th.
Hi Kert,
If my information about the upgrade offer to iphone 4 is correct then you should be able to upgrade to iphone 4 as well. the only thing is your 3 yr contract would have to start all over again and i think you said you r ok with that.
Goodluck!
Mindfield1: can you please elaborate on that? Did rogers let you renew your contract early to get you the newer 3GS last year before you were actually eligible for upgrade? Did the retention people do that for you or was that an offer to everyone.
Please share all details such as price, terms and offer.
Thanks!
any idea how much will be the iphone 4 at apple store ?
very likely the same as the US prices.
theused: yes that is what the CSR said to me and I asked her again b/c if its 2009 then i wont qualify either. if its June 7th, 2009 then id be out of luck too b/c i got mine on June 11th, 2009. But she sounded like she had taken good notes in the meeting. BTW my source was not the first line Sales agent but my call was forwarded to Customer Relations (Retentions?) and that what they told me.
The June 7th date has some credibility since that the date when Stev Jobs released the launch of iphone 4 in a press conference.
ChantelleJoy: Actually its spectacular service from Apple. Apple wants to sell more of these than ever before b/c if they sell fewer than they expected then that will snowball for their future releases also. They want to get the fear of Antennagate out of peoples mind and thats how they can do it. For the cellphone companies its also good because they will then be able to retain their customers for 3 more years starting July 30th. Since carrier competition is getting tougher with new entrants in Canada a 3 yr contarct is that much more important to the more expensive carriers like Rogers, Bell and Telus. Its a win-win for both the carriers and apple this way.
Apple prefers to have long lineups and product sold out and people waiting for the next batch for weeks than to have product available readily on the shelf. Its all about branding and the cool factor.
I hope that my earlier info is actually accurate and i can get the iphone 4 right away. The Antennagate problem is really not of much concern to me since I planned to get a bumper and screen protector anyway. Now ill be getting the case/bumper free thanks to Apple. Besides the devise will still be under a 1 yr warranty and so if i am still concerned about the signal issue then I can always go to a store and switch to another iphone 4 thats corrected the problem hopefully by then. Otherwise a 30 day moneyback guarantee is always there for you if you absolutely dont like it.
Goodluck guys!
If you buy an iPhone 4 at full price (700 or 800) you can use your current iPhone contract without adding another 3 years to it right? This is for Fido.
yes. Although I dont think you will be able to buy it outright from fido, because rogers doenst let people do that. But yeah, buying out a phone for full price and then popping the sim in does not renew your contract.
It sucks that we are a little over a week away from launch and no pricing yet! I “registered” at Bell for updates and did not get an email about the release date, so how can I be sure they will email any info on pricing prior to release. What is the point of registering for info if they don't send any?
I wonder what upgrade costs will be from a 3g to the i4?
First thing. If you're gonna buy iPhone 4 outright, you might as well buy it from Apple Store and get a factory/officially unlocked iPhone 4.
Second thing. You will need to get a microSIM and transfer your current account to it, so it's not as simple as plopping your old sim card in the new phone. Question is, will Rogers/Fido transfer your account to microSIM without fuss…