Comments on: Rogers Crushes My iPhone Dreams

By: gusf

gusf — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:34:42 +0000

@Tanya I know you feel my pain, I was thinking of doing exactly what you did, but my funds just can’t cover that cost…yet.

@Buzz yeah I’m surprised they don’t want me to pay more right now even if it is a “subsadized” phone

@Raul Yeah I do, but my niece works for them and I was being “supportive”

@John either way I’ll have to pay upfront for the phone and I might as well wait for the the possible “no contract” style pricing. I’ll start saving my money now

By: John Biehler

John Biehler — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:51:34 +0000

I’ve heard from a source ‘inside’ that there will be a price for existing customers to get it…the rumoured date of that announcement is July 24th. Expect it to be $200-300 above the price for the phone…essentially it’s the no contract price except it comes with a contract. AT&T is offering theirs for $499/$599 (8/16gb) but they will still be locked to AT&T.

Not sure if even that will be worth it for most people. You’d be better off picking up a 1st gen iPhone and adding the $30/6gb data plan to it. Firmware updates are forthcoming so you’ll eventually have access to the App store. My wife is currently using mine because she’s not eligible until March 09. At least this way she’s got the locked in data plan pricing. Only thing she’s missing is visual voicemail.

By: Raul

Raul — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:50:41 +0000

I also regret having signed with Rogers

By: bz

bz — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:48:21 +0000

the part i dont get is they have customers who are willing to DOUBLE their current monthly plans to get an iPhone… LET THEM!

By: Tanya (aka NetChick)

Tanya (aka NetChick) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:46:30 +0000

Aw, darlin’, I feel your pain. You know I do. I’m glad I jumped ship and went to Fido. I’m still trying to figure out a way to avoid the cancellation. I’ll keep you posted on my efforts.