caller id rip off

[steveblue]

I canceled my caller id package because I can't believe how much I am suppose to pay rogers for it ~$120 yr x 3 family phones) ? When I did, I lost caller id but I also lost the ability to log the number of what calls came through and to call them back. I was under the impression that caller id is a service (from wikipedia) "that transmits a caller's number to the called party's telephone equipment during the ringing signal, or when the call is being set up but before the call is answered." Which means to me before I pick up - but after I pick up - if I do - that I should get the number on my smart phone and it should be logged by the software on it. I note with rogers I have lost all account of an incoming number, even when I pick up. Is this really how it should work or are we getting ripped off by Canadian telcos.

[urbnlgcy]

I think you're looking at it too hard. The signal to reveal the caller ID is transmitted -when- you have the caller ID feature. The rip-off, if anything, isn't in that you're already getting caller ID, it's that the margin on the feature is absurd. You're talking in the thousands of percents of margin.

[captain planet]

It's my understanding that in most countries, charging for caller ID is unheard of and is as$umed to be a part of the phone working normally.

We're getting screwed just like we get screwed by being forced to accept 3-year contracts on phones that were released a year ago in the rest of the world. Canada is the world's dumping ground for phones and phone contracts :(.

p.s. how's that for a depressing first post?

edit: lol wtf they censor the word as$ume on this forum? gg swear filter