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Rogers brings back the $30/6 GB plan… offers iPhone 4 HUG for $159/$269 on 3-year
Rogers announced their iPhone 4 price plans and rates. Highlights are that they have returned the $30/6GB plan, iPad sharing plans, Family Share Plans and discounted Hardware Upgrades… depending on where you sit in your contract could score you the 16GB iPhone 4 for $159 or a 32GB iPhone 4 for $269.
In addition, no term pricing is now confirmed to be
New 32GB iPhone 4 $749
New 16GB iPhone 4 $649
Update: Customers were complaining when using the Hardware Upgrade tool on Rogers.com that it gave them incorrect info, thus confusing people. They have issued an update on RedBoard: “Updated July 29, 3:13 pm: We are experiencing technical difficulties with our HUP eligibility tool and it may be giving incorrect results. We’re aware of it and are working on it. While we do, the tool may be temporarily unavailable. Thanks for your patience.”
Straight from the Rogers RedBoard, here are the details:
Return of special smartphone $30/6 GB plan
Effective July 30, and as a limited time promotional offer for smartphone customers who activate on a three-year contract, Rogers is offering 6GB of data for $30. This data plan can be added to any in-market voice plan before September 30, 2010.
*New* smartphone and iPad sharing plans
You’ve told us you love our in-market iPad plans and the ease of activation on Rogers – but some of you have asked for device sharing and we’ve listened. Starting July 30, and for a limited time until Sept. 30, customers on a 6 GB plan will be able to share data between iPhones and iPads for an extra $20 (plus Government Regulatory Recovery Fee).
Any news for new iPhone 4 customers?
New customers can purchase a 16GB iPhone 4 for $159 or a 32GB iPhone 4 for $269, each with a new three-year voice and data plan on Canada’s proven and reliable network.
Did you activate or upgrade your Rogers iPhone on a term contract between January 1, 2009 and June 7, 2010?
Then you’re eligible for at least $250 off the no-term device price. That’s an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $399/$499 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.
Did you activate or upgrade your Rogers iPhone on a term contract on or before December 31, 2008?
Thank you for your business. You’re eligible for at least $480 off the no-term device price. You can pick up an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $159/$269 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.
Did you activate or upgrade the original iPhone 3G in 2008 and then upgrade again between June 19 and September 15, 2009?
You’re also eligible for at least $480 off the no-term device price. You can pick up an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $159/$269 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.
Via: Rogers RedBoard
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Really? Than why did Rogers’ new online calculator say that I was eligible for the hardware upgrade at $649? Sounds like their online calculator obviously doesn’t work…
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Ack, $20 for iPad data sharing. Oh well, I guess it’s better than what they have now.
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Just tried their calculator too and it spit out $649 for the 16GB. Strange since my contract start date was July 2008. However, I am on a $17.50/m EPP plan so perhaps that’s why. Anybody else on an EPP getting full price HUP replies?
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@mcdonalds72 To get correct information on the eligibility checker, make sure you enter your postal code using upper case letters.
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It’s about time they posted something… 17 hours before the launch
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when is telus gonna announce the same deal?
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Great success!!
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Wow, $20 to use the SAME DATA. Stop giving these i****s money.
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RE iPad sharing: This is a complete rip-off. Jailbreak and run MyWi instead.
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Let’s go Telus, you can do it !!!
If there was real competition i would say
Let’s go Telus, you can beat that!
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I don’t think the rogers online calculator is working, I punched in 2 numbers and it says I have to pay $649 for both of them.
The recent upgrade of rogers web site is really a disaster, many functions were broken plus it is dreadfully slow – must be running on Windoze.
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@Ryan
You’d hope Telus would announce a BETTER plan, not the same thing. You know, “competition” and all that…
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Wasn’t it only 10 dollars per month extra to share to the Ipad through Bell?
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Is the iPhone locked to Rogers though? If so, and you travel enough, you may pay off the price difference (between the Rogers price and the outright purchase from Apple directly) by buying local SIMs on the road. Roaming rates are /crazy/!
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I signed up for my Rogers plan in early 2008 but the upgrade pricing says $649!!!! WTH???
When I checked my contract it says that my contract ends in 2012…I presume that they extended my contract in late 2009 when I switched from a regular smart phone plan to blackberry plan cause my previous moto smart phone busted. Not impressed!
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Eligibility tool isn’t working, don’t bother.
For $650 you can buy the 4 unlocked from Apple, no contract required so DON’T buy it from Rogers unless you qualify for a discount and want to renew for another 3 years.
Don’t pay the ripoff iPad fee, jailbreak your device and run MyWi.
“Rogers Keith” deletes comments pointing out these things, don’t give them page views!
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So when they say “on a new 3 year term” for exisiting customers eligible for an upgrade, do they mean that you’ll be add 3 more years to the contract or just extending the contract to a maximum of 3 years (ie, 2 years left in contract, get iphone, now 3 years left on contract)?
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Im supposed to be eligible for $399-$499 pricing but mine also suggests $649 and up pricing. I tried lowercase and uppercase. Oh well maybe its defective this tool…
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Howard: Yes, you’ll have to renew your contract for another 3 years. (One more year than most of the rest of the world, from one of the most profitable carriers in the world, thanks Rogers!)
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Oh boy! I checked and I can “upgrade” at non contract price. Guess I’ll wait for my contract to expire and get a new phone then. Nov 2011 isn’t that far away……..
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To RogersKeith: Did that. I entered in both my cell number AND my postal code in caps. Still spit out $649 for the upgrade.
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Calculator definatly not working … UpperCase or not … This as to be the worst product launch ever …
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You’d figure with the amount of money Rogers is making, they could invest a bit and get a proper online calculator that works! Sheesh.
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I did, no issue.
Bought the iPhone 3G prior to Dec 2008
$159/$269 on a new 3-year + F$ = $0
Thanks Fido !!!
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funny $749 for the problematic IPHONE and $500 for HTC Desire……HTC will win the market in one year!
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HTC NO CONTRACT AND BE FREE!
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IT DOSENT WORK AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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“Did you activate or upgrade your Rogers iPhone on a term contract between January 1, 2009 and June 7, 2010?
Then you’re eligible for at least $250 off the no-term device price. That’s an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $399/$499 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.”
You want me to pay $499 for a phone AND sign a new 3-year contract. You must be kidding. Rogers is likely getting the phones for that price. I am not getting a subsidized phone, I am paying an extortion fee on my bill.
“Did you activate or upgrade the original iPhone 3G in 2008 and then upgrade again between June 19 and September 15, 2009?
You’re also eligible for at least $480 off the no-term device price. You can pick up an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $159/$269 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.”
Why should these people get an even better discount? They upgraded both times. They should be paying the same $399/$499.
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That data sharing plan is crazy! Why should you pay to use the same data accross 2 devices. And especially at a rate where for just $10 more you can get 6gb on both!
I’m sorry but anyone who pays $20 for data sharing is a fool.
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WHAT ABOUT ALL THE IPHONE ANTENNA ISSUES!! Those have not been resolved yet. Consumer Reports announced it could not recommend the iPhone 4 due to reception problems.
see links:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/iphone-4-problems-what-users-complain-about-the-most/
http://www.geeksugar.com/iPhone-4-Problems-9115266
http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band
http://mashable.com/2010/06/23/iphone-yellow-screen-tint/
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Why can’t they offer the same deal for Rogers 3G customers as last year for new Rogers iPhone 3GS adopters:
Rogers Amended iPhone 3GS Upgrade Policy
Existing iPhone 3G Rogers customers:
Option #1
Existing Rogers iPhone 3G customers with a minimum tenure of 6 months since the launch of the iPhone 3GS on June 19, 2009 will be able to upgrade to an iPhone 3GS with a $250 discount towards the no-term price. You will be required to add 1 year onto your existing contract and have an attached data plan.
16GB iPhone 3GS in Black or White – $449 ($699 outright)
32GB iPhone 3GS in Black or White – $549 ($799 outright)
All administration fees will be waived for the customers who are taking advantage of this offer.
Option #2
Existing Rogers iPhone 3G customers who activated or upgraded from July 11, 2008 to September 30, 2008 and have consistently spent on average of $100 or more each month (before taxes) will be able to take advantage of the promotional pricing. You will be required to add 1 year onto your existing contract and have an attached data plan.
16GB iPhone 3GS in Black or White – $199 ($699 outright)
32GB iPhone 3GS in Black or White – $299 ($799 outright)
All administration fees will be waived for the customers who are taking advantage of this offer.
Existing non-iPhone 3G Rogers customers:
Your pricing will vary from promotional pricing to near-outright pricing.
16GB iPhone 3GS in Black or White – $199 to $499 (outright $699)
32GB iPhone 3GS in Black or White – $299 to $599 (outright $799)
For exact pricing, see your local Rogers dealer or contact 1-888-ROGERS1.
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@Bob-o – these are people who have shown themselves to be early adopters. People that are willing to sign a new contract if it means they’ll get a new device. In theory, most of these people probably end up paying off their subsidy within the first year of their contract any way, so Rogers is happy to lock them in for another 3 years.
@LAOO – typing in all caps doesn’t make you sound smarter, FYI. And MOST of the people buying a new iPhone will likely be going the contract route, so $159 or $269. And the iPhone 4 kinda beats the crap outta the Desire, which is 6 month old technology. The only real competitor from the Android side of things in Canada is the Galaxy S. Some might argue the X10 as well, but I personally disagree (I really don’t like the Sony UI).
And yes – data sharing for iPad is ridiculous. Rogers has shown that they really don’t want to encourage this at ALL, by setting the rates to those values. Just shell out the extra 10 bucks and get double your value.
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Bell is offering data sharing to Ipad for 10 dollars with the same plan as Rogers
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Please, for the sake of humanity, DO NOT GET THE IPAD SHARING PLAN. It is a complete rip off to PAY MORE MONEY FOR THE SAME DATA YOU ALREADY PAID FOR!!! Please understand this!!!
You have a $30 Data plan and you pay $20 more dollars to USE THE SAME DATA?!?!? Paying for this just confirms for Rogers that we are i****s.
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where can i find the calculator?
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@Jerome: the calculator has been taken down, since it was apparently broken.
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Why dont Rogers offer cheaper plans to people who have paide for their phone outright?
If you have paid for your phone then there is no subsidy that you have to repay through your contract.
Contracts should be abolished. If providers want to lock people and provide handsets, then providers should offer payback schemes for 1, 2 and 3 year periods for handsets. the monthly payback price should be added to your plan cost.
Also, government should regulate clarity in pricing plans from telcos. The total cost of your plan should be advertised along with the cost of the subsidised phone.
Your $270 iphone will actually cost you, if you want voicemail and caller id, approximately $2600 over a three year period(36*$65+$270).
If you buy your iphone outright it costs you $800 and you can pick the level of service you want. Assuming the $2600 you pay above, over a three year period (2600-800)/36 = $50 per month. I am sure you can get a pretty decent plan for that. Plus you could negotiate with Rogers at any time and tell them you will go to someone else to get an even better deal!!!!
Cmon MobileSyrup if the telcos arent gonna do it then you should! When you provide subsided costs for phones how about presenting the actual costs as well!
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all I can say is love this one…a person thinks like me
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@KV I sir, will have to agree with you…it should be done that way..
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@KV, are you f*****g kidding, if you dont want a contract, dont get one, stop complaining. Not everyone can afford a 770 phone out right, so it subsidized. its notlike they are forceing you to get one. stop f*****g complaining
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RJAY,
dude go on a plan. get locked in for 3 years. did you realise your iphone costs more than $2000?
my point was more about educating people about how we as consumers are getting ripped off.
thats fine buddy. people like you are the reason the canadian market is the way it is. i want my shiny toy and i am willing to get sucked it to unreasonable overpriced contracts to have it.
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Explain this to me: Why would I pay 500$ for a cellphone and then 50$ a month for my plan when I can get it for 160$ and still pay my 50$ a month? It doesn’t cost you any more or any less if you buy off or on contract- it all works out in the end if you actually PLAN ON USING YOUR PHONE!
I dunno about you people- but I don’t go changing up my cellphone every year. Nor do I buy a new laptop, TV, or any other electronic every year. 3 years is a long contract, but I am actually planning on using my phone for 3 years. If it dies, THEN I buy a new one. Pick your carrier wisely, stay loyal, and they’ll give you discounts. I agree our contracts are to long- but I don’t have any desire to switch providers since I chose Rogers since they met my needs the best.
I will be buying the iPhone 4 as soon as I can!
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FYI in case anyone wants to HUP to a 8GB 3GS, its $100 but you get a 50 bill credit so $50 w/3 year re-commitment.
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If you get an unlocked phone, does anyone know of a Canadian mobile carrier that offers better rates & shorter/no term if you bring your own phone?
By the way, Kevin O’Leary said, I believe, that he has a US-based phone because the roaming rates in Canada + no roaming charges in the US makes it cheaper to base it there! Of course he may spend more time in the States than I do…
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@Ryan Waddell: Get real. The HTC Desire is typically ranked about the iphone 4, and comes out of the box with a working antenna and no Steve Jobs arrogance. The pricing on it with Telus ($79.99, 3 year) is only going to help further the gap between iPhone and Android. Stop bashing Android and just enjoy your iPhone 4 this weekend.
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@ A. Smith,
Two things:
1) Why do you feel the need to stay loyal to any company which exists to sell YOU a service?
2) Did you read the contract you signed with your telco provider? There is no wording in that contract which protects your interests as a customer.
For example, once locked into a contract the provider has the right to change their prices without any notice. The telco can also change service details without notice. They can offer any promotional pricing plans they want to get you to sign up and then change them afterward if they become too costly for Rogers. i.e. How long do you expect them to offer 6Gb plans for $30, when they have recently charging $25 for 500Mb?
Ultimately, if you want to sign up for a three year contract go ahead. However, now you know that that the overall difference in cost between locking yourself into a three year contract and having financial freedom is about $15 a month for the iphone4 and less for cheaper phones such as the HTC Desire.
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Hi, Miranda from Rogers here. I noticed many of you are getting incorrect results from the eligibility tool.
Just wanted to let you know that we are experiencing technical difficulties with our HUP eligibility tool and it may not be giving correct results for everyone. We’re aware of it and are working on it. While we do, the tool may be temporarily unavailable. Thanks for your patience.
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If I call in to upgrade my current plan to this 6GB one will they renew just the data plan on a 3 year contract or will they renew the data + voice for 3 years??
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TELUS has this as well now. As of today.
For people who want to get their data at 3G speeds EVERYWHERE and not just in Halifax.
Buy a 3G phone and like to live on the “Edge” you are wasting your $$.
Telus has 3G+ everywhere. Go to NFLD with you Rogers phone in a snow storm I dare you.
LOL!
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I just called rogers about the phone and told them I want to buy the phone outright and they told me I would be charged 80+bux a month for the data. I then proceeded to ask the woman that if I go tot he retentions dept they could give me the 30 dollar 6 gb. Of course she could not respond to that.
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