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Rogers to Introduce Cheaper Data Plans in Canada?

The National Post claims that Rogers Communications will be instituting changes to their mobile phone plans in the next two weeks in preparation for the iPhone launch. Rogers has traditionally charged significantly more for data plans than mobile carriers in the U.S.

"There's a recognition on the part of Rogers that the world has changed," Mr. Mohamed said. "We'll be changing our prices to reflect that."

Today, an unconfirmed data sheet was posted to ehMac.ca (via Electronista) claiming to be leaked plans from Rogers. If the specs are to be believed, Rogers is planning on introducing data plans comparable to AT&T data plan pricing.

Specifically, Rogers is rumored to be offering $30 unlimited data plans for consumers, and $45 unlimited data plans for enterprise. Customers, however, will have to sign 3-year agreements. The remainder of details are very similar to leaked AT&T records. We should note that this data has been unverified and could simply represent a hoax, and there are some doubts in the original discussion thread.

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48 months ago
it's the least they can do, as Canadians will be locked into a 3 year contract for the iPhone, while Americans with AT&T only have 2 years to fulfill...

and whatever... Rogers still sucks...

[edit] $30 data plan + voice plan + the controversial "system access fee" + tax = $100ish/month (or higher)... too keep it simple lets say $100/month...

3 years = 36 months
36 * 100 = $3600 (+200 for the iPhone)...

Total = $3800...

hummm... *weighs my options*... i could have an iPhone... OR i could buy a top of the line iMac or Mac Pro, PLUS an iPod Touch for less than an iPhone... REALLY HARD DECISION. :rolleyes:
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48 months ago
Now, I hope even Vodafone follows the suit and makes announcement for some cheaper mobile data plans....
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48 months ago
I personally like Rogers, I find the service good and I never have any issues. That is great news!!!
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48 months ago
Rogers is trying to pull one on us here. Don't get me wrong, $30 is unbelievable for a data plan from them, but most people will think $30 is amazing and cheap, and not look at the 3 year contract.

Rogers is being Rogers, as usual, it's never going to change.
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48 months ago


and whatever... Rogers still sucks...


i agree
as much as i really really want an iPhone, i'm not sure i'll get it if i can't get an unlimited data plan, otherwise it's just not worth it!
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48 months ago
Sticking it to the man! or not as the case my be.
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48 months ago
Humpf. :mad: ATT makes it 30$ and it's expensive. Rogers makes it 30$ and it's cheap. :rolleyes:
Lets see how it goes along with the voice plans + sms.
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48 months ago
Canadian Identity on the Front Page!!!
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48 months ago
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48 months ago
Somehow I hope Fido gets cheaper rates. I know it doesn't really make sense, since Rogers bought Fido years ago. However, I liked Fido because they were different, and I always planned on using Fido again when I moved back to Canada. :o
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