[Merged] Hot deal for Rogers Wireless Customers

[st7860]

wtf is wrong with you...are you brain damaged?

what you say is what you are

[bubble.tea]

Guys Guys., I've learned that there'll always be BOTs online.

Just add to your ignore list ;)

[st7860]

anytime when calling Rogers Retentions at 1-888-936-7283(not *611) and asking them to renew your term for 3 years(from the DATE you call, not ON TOP OF what you have), you are entitled to ask for unlimited local calls and text messages for 3 months. They may not offer it to you, but you can ask for it.

[Ryan]

Stop spamming this thread st7860 or you'll be banned.

[akz]

thankyou for taking such quick action Ryan :)

[bubble.tea]

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[RonyPal]

I always enjoy ryans fast reponses, best mod ever! theres a reason hes at the top of the foodchain!

[trolldealhunter]

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*sigh*...what a ***** :P :cheesygri

[jjboy]

I actually got a reply from the online CSR. HE told me to give him my account number so that he can look up the CSR who cut me off. He also told me that I can take this incident to the escalation department. :lol: :lol:

I am not a mean person, but after getting my call cut off as well as getting treated like dirt made me want to get the CSR in as much crap as I can.

[akz]

I actually got a reply from the online CSR. HE told me to give him my account number so that he can look up the CSR who cut me off. He also told me that I can take this incident to the escalation department. :lol: :lol:

I am not a mean person, but after getting my call cut off as well as getting treated like dirt made me want to get the CSR in as much crap as I can.


heh they all say that.. the escalation department is just a empty computer that takes complaints and stores them in a room all by itself haha unmanned lol.

I once got a cold shoulder and was treated like dirt by this old BestBuy sales because I wanted to PM an item I wrote a letter to the headoffice, and headoffice sent the manager of the store to call me and appologize, I told her I did not want her to appologize and it was not she who wronged me I told her I want a verbal appology from the exact sales who wronged me otherwise I would refuse to ever shop at BB again.. (this was at markham location BB) She said the worker wont be in and would be in tomorrow so I told her id come in to collect my appology tomrorow and thats exactly what I got the next day.

Get a sorry its well worth it :P

[HowEver]

I gave a very subtle hint as to how you get the plan though....very very subtle :)

It also helps to actually work where you say you work, and to be prepared to fax or bring in proof.

For others, the basic 200-minute business plan which is available widely may very well be enough, especially to start out on, i.e., before you qualify for the retention deals in this thread.

[simms]

It also helps to actually work where you say you work, and to be prepared to fax or bring in proof.

For others, the basic 200-minute business plan which is available widely may very well be enough, especially to start out on, i.e., before you qualify for the retention deals in this thread.

And here I though the 200 minute business plan was the rentention deal. Or are you talking about the bonuses that could come with retentions, eg: 50 extra daytime, 100min LD, 3 mos R2R or unlimited calls?

What are the retention deals?

[HowEver]

They're different things. The business plan may not be $20 like the retention plan, and as you wrote may not include those bonuses.

Corporate deals rule since they get you tiered reductions in the cost the handsets, and possibly waived administrative fees, and with some plans per second billing, voicemail, caller id, etc., and for less per month.

Retention deals have been posted literally a 1000 times in this thread. They rule too since anyone can get them.

And here I though the 200 minute business plan was the rentention deal. Or are you talking about the bonuses that could come with retentions, eg: 50 extra daytime, 100min LD, 3 mos R2R or unlimited calls?

What are the retention deals?

[DealDemon]

I have a corp plan
$20/month with 50 daytime minutes and unlimited weeknight (start at 6pm) and weekend
no caller id.
I am no longer working at the same company
can i still call in and get a better deal?

[WorldIRC]

The Rogers 1183 Plan is the EPP plan that HowEver is talking about. 200minutes, evenings and weekends at 6, Per Minute Billing, and Caller ID, $25 / month.

Anyone can simply call into Rogers, tell them they work for the company but pay their own bill...YMMV with required ID depending on the rep. But that is the easiest, non retention yet decent plan to be had.

[RonyPal]

heh they all say that.. the escalation department is just a empty computer that takes complaints and stores them in a room all by itself haha unmanned lol.

that is incorrect

[extremehub]

Someone told me that there is a $25 corp plan for people who work for the government, which has hardware upgrade every 6 months ! Is anyone on this plan ?

I wish I can get this plan !

[Mad.Whack]

Someone told me that there is a $25 corp plan for people who work for the government, which has hardware upgrade every 6 months ! Is anyone on this plan ?

I wish I can get this plan !

You can't

[simms]

Retention deals have been posted literally a 1000 times in this thread. They rule too since anyone can get them.

Clarifying what a retention deal is... is it actually getting a

1) better plan with more options (CID, VM, etc), like the one listed in the first post
2) going for upgrades (100 more daytime added to your plan)

Basically, is a retention plan a different plan that would be better than the standard $20/mth 200 day WE/WN 6pm CID VM plan, or just the same plan with bonuses?

[bubble.tea]

Someone told me that there is a $25 corp plan for people who work for the government, which has hardware upgrade every 6 months ! Is anyone on this plan ?

I wish I can get this plan !
hehe., unless I'm misaken., "that somebody" was smoking a little Quack-caddilluu!

Govt corp accounts got the shaft-Oh they can definately prehup at 6 months- but they get SMACKED with a $180 prehup penalty ;)

[express.items]

The Rogers 1183 Plan is the EPP plan that HowEver is talking about. 200minutes, evenings and weekends at 6, Per Minute Billing, and Caller ID, $25 / month.

Anyone can simply call into Rogers, tell them they work for the company but pay their own bill...YMMV with required ID depending on the rep. But that is the easiest, non retention yet decent plan to be had.

The EPP I've been quoted with is the same as mentioned above except no CID.

$20/mth
200 daytime (per-minute)
evenings/weekends @ 8pm
1000 rogers-to-rogers

+$5 for evenings from 6pm

[WorldIRC]

I believe they give you an option but I could be mistaken...I really don't remember.

A retention plan is ANY plan that is not a regular plan or corporate plan offered by Rogers...any addition, bending, modification of a plan is done as "retention".

[bubble.tea]

..........A retention plan is ANY plan that is not a regular plan or corporate plan offered by Rogers........
I think this is a great definition that simms was looking for hehe. Sorry simmie., it was evading me till now ;)

ronypal....care to offer your own def'n?

[simms]

I think this is a great definition that simms was looking for hehe. Sorry simmie., it was evading me till now ;)

ronypal....care to offer your own def'n?

Hmm is mine partially retention then? I actually pay 18+5 for that plan, 200day, VM, CID, WK/WE 6pm, exact billing, CA/US LD.

I think most others pay 20+5 for it...

Yes, that definition really helps b.tea. ;) Cleared out my PMs too.

[WorldIRC]

Simms, I would need to know your plan number. There are some $18 Corporate Plans that offer a lot. Alternatively, I would need to see the first page of your Rogers bill....I can see if you're corporate from there.

However, judging from what you posted, your plan number is:

11752YEW6
or
11753YEW6

Depending on which contract you are on. The plan I am getting is identical...$18+5.

[simms]

Simms, I would need to know your plan number. There are some $18 Corporate Plans that offer a lot. Alternatively, I would need to see the first page of your Rogers bill....I can see if you're corporate from there.

However, judging from what you posted, your plan number is:

11752YEW6
or
11753YEW6

Depending on which contract you are on. The plan I am getting is identical...$18+5.

Thanks. I believe I am on 1175, and I know I'm corporate because I know my MSD.

Therefore, I'm not on retentions just yet. ;)

[WorldIRC]

HEH Everyone can know their MSD...its on the first page of your bill :) You have a plan that most people would kill for :) The $25 retention plan is by the minute ;)

[akz]

Just spoke to a lady at retentions... and requested for a copy of the notes on my account and apparently she said theres no way of doing this.. and after a few minutes on hold she told me that I have to mail for a formal request for the notes.

The addresss that she gave me to send letter of request to was:

Executive Office
333 Bloor St East.
Toronto, Ontario
M4W, 1G9

can any of you guys RonyPal/WorldIRC confirm this is the proceedure? or she jus running me in circles?

[bubble.tea]

T...........Therefore, I'm not on retentions just yet. ;)


you answered your OWN QUESTION.

IT'S A CORPORATE PLAN you're on ;)


The question I have is how come you guys who WORK for Rogers are in here asking about retentions??? Shouldn't you KNOW it all? Well Rony I guess you say you're in a different dept? World? your location? Why do you know so much...and yet know nothing about the few things YOu've periodically popped in to ask about. ex: Corp pricing to US LD. Far as I know., the only one EVER to have such a thing is the countryFido., with 800 or is it 850 included mins to the US.

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[RonyPal]

In regards to retention, to my best knowledge retentions plans are offered on the strict basis to retain cxs who are in fact on the verge of quitting or are "churn cxs" who basiclaly go back and forth, they are obviously supposed to be the best plans out there as rogers wants to retain these customers and retention plans are in effect putting their best food forward. of course there are levels of retention plans some which beat corporate plans and some which lie close to CP, so it depends...

In regards to asking questions, i havent asked a question abotu any retention plan lol, i have friends to ask if i have questions, and i dont seeing as how i'm with bell on corporate plan ;)

in regards to the procedure for getting the notes on the account, she is not giving you a run around as you cannot attain the notes to my knowledge by simply asking a csr, it is a formal procedure.

[WorldIRC]

Just spoke to a lady at retentions... and requested for a copy of the notes on my account and apparently she said theres no way of doing this.. and after a few minutes on hold she told me that I have to mail for a formal request for the notes.

The addresss that she gave me to send letter of request to was:

Executive Office
333 Bloor St East.
Toronto, Ontario
M4W, 1G9

can any of you guys RonyPal/WorldIRC confirm this is the proceedure? or she jus running me in circles?

Yes this is correct procedure. CSR cannot print that information off. It needs to be formally obtained and recorded in your account.

[Pyro]

that is incorrect
yeahh ..theres also a 2 guys in there playing pingpong

[rfdmember]

what's the best free phone from rogers right now applying for a retention plan?

[ShaTR]

heh they all say that.. the escalation department is just a empty computer that takes complaints and stores them in a room all by itself haha unmanned lol.

I once got a cold shoulder and was treated like dirt by this old BestBuy sales because I wanted to PM an item I wrote a letter to the headoffice, and headoffice sent the manager of the store to call me and appologize, I told her I did not want her to appologize and it was not she who wronged me I told her I want a verbal appology from the exact sales who wronged me otherwise I would refuse to ever shop at BB again.. (this was at markham location BB) She said the worker wont be in and would be in tomorrow so I told her id come in to collect my appology tomrorow and thats exactly what I got the next day.

Get a sorry its well worth it :P

lol. you went back to the store just. bro, you have waaaay too much time on your hands. :lol:

[bubble.tea]

what's the best free phone from rogers right now applying for a retention plan?
W810 :D

[RonyPal]

yeahh ..theres also a 2 guys in there playing pingpong

that is incorrect

[ShaTR]

Clarifying what a retention deal is... is it actually getting a

1) better plan with more options (CID, VM, etc), like the one listed in the first post
2) going for upgrades (100 more daytime added to your plan)

Basically, is a retention plan a different plan that would be better than the standard $20/mth 200 day WE/WN 6pm CID VM plan, or just the same plan with bonuses?

there is a standard plan that cost 20 bucks for 200 daytime and evenings and weekends free at 6 + free CID and VM???? WOW, news to me! seems like a better plan than retentions.

[WorldIRC]

there is a standard plan that cost 20 bucks for 200 daytime and evenings and weekends free at 6 + free CID and VM???? WOW, news to me! seems like a better plan than retentions.

It's a corporate plan, not a standard plan. Not "anyone" can get it.

[ShaTR]

It's a corporate plan, not a standard plan. Not "anyone" can get it.

I know :rolleyes:

[Vickel]

1. Yes you can definately ask for that.
2. Yup you can definately indicate to them how preferable, and happy you would be to get one or more of those wish0list type items you've mentioned added to your account.
3. hup....no idea man., all I can think of is are your 3 lines under one Billing Account Number (BAN)? If so hupping will SUCK ASS as only the first phone will earn the tier discount, then phone #2 & #3 will be treated as having $0 revenue and hence be at the lowest tier.

Please reply on status of 3phones on 3 bans or 1 ban

hey,
its 3 phones on the same billing account
should I split them up?
call retentions or *611 to get it done?

[bubble.tea]

hey,
its 3 phones on the same billing account
should I split them up?
call retentions or *611 to get it done?
not knowing your useage statistics., and your expectation from Rogers., I can only speculate.

For the purposes of HUP separate lines/ban is ideal. If you can get R2R added to all (forget if you have it or not) lines., then there's no problem.

Holla.

[Vickel]

not knowing your useage statistics., and your expectation from Rogers., I can only speculate.

For the purposes of HUP separate lines/ban is ideal. If you can get R2R added to all (forget if you have it or not) lines., then there's no problem.

Holla.

i dont not have R2R on any of the lines.
usage wise none of the phones exceed their minutes.
i guess i will just ask them if i can get R2R on all 3 lines

[bubble.tea]

i dont not have R2R on any of the lines.
usage wise none of the phones exceed their minutes.
i guess i will just ask them if i can get R2R on all 3 lines
ok., so no overages., nothing extreme., just 3 humble cellphone accounts.

Yeah truly if you're not a corp hup-then go for the split.

Don't "just ask them". Firmly request it. Currently hup policy has changed and we feel blah blah blah., I need to have our best plan duplicated onto the other two, with R2R added yadda yadda., While we're on the subject., I'd like a W810 for free :D lolz.

[express.items]

im guessing if i signup now on an EPP and call in 6mths I could get a retention plan but probably not a HUP? What if I signed a EPP now and didn't get a phone (just transfer from PAYG-to-monthly without phone deal) could I get a HUP when asking for retention (cuz I'd probably get a "retention" deal on the HUP)?

[bubble.tea]

im guessing if i signup now on an EPP and call in 6mths I could get a retention plan but probably not a HUP?

What if I signed a EPP now and didn't get a phone (just transfer from PAYG-to-monthly without phone deal) could I get a HUP when asking for retention (cuz I'd probably get a "retention" deal on the HUP)?
first Q; wrong. Hup avail WHENEVER., lol., well okay maybe not whenever., but certainly after 6 months WITHIN reason..Just justify it's merit.
second Q, Yes also possible., in fact UNLESS your EPP is a pos with no corphup discounts., you'd WANT to hup with retentions to decrease the costs.


HERE'S A CRAZY QUESTION:

Has anyone with an msd corp hup account., received a hup with significant (or not so much) discount from Retentions called, into corp hup after the fact, and had them apply the discount?

I don't see ANY issue with this happening., but alas I never was in such a predicament. But would love to be to find out.

When I hear of wankers (if you're reading' this sorry ;)) being on chatNsend & local airtime bonus for NEARLY TWO YEARS....I'm reminded that with a little negotiation flair., anything is possible.

[express.items]

first Q; wrong. Hup avail WHENEVER., lol., well okay maybe not whenever., but certainly after 6 months WITHIN reason..Just justify it's merit.
second Q, Yes also possible., in fact UNLESS your EPP is a pos with no corphup discounts., you'd WANT to hup with retentions to decrease the costs.


HERE'S A CRAZY QUESTION:

Has anyone with an msd corp hup account., received a hup with significant (or not so much) discount from Retentions called, into corp hup after the fact, and had them apply the discount?

I don't see ANY issue with this happening., but alas I never was in such a predicament. But would love to be to find out.

When I hear of wankers (if you're reading' this sorry ;)) being on chatNsend & local airtime bonus for NEARLY TWO YEARS....I'm reminded that with a little negotiation flair., anything is possible.

Well I'm considering switching to a monthly plan, and if I do, I will call retentions in 6mths. I however, do not need 2 phones (one now, and a new one in 6mths), it'd be nice but I'm not rich, unfortunately. But if I could get a good deal on both phones, maybe sell one, then I'll grab a phone deal on activation/switch-over hehe. Maybe I should wait for Back-to-school/Christmas specials, if I'm not in a rush to get a monthly plan.

[simms]

first Q; wrong. Hup avail WHENEVER., lol., well okay maybe not whenever., but certainly after 6 months WITHIN reason..Just justify it's merit.
second Q, Yes also possible., in fact UNLESS your EPP is a pos with no corphup discounts., you'd WANT to hup with retentions to decrease the costs.


HERE'S A CRAZY QUESTION:

Has anyone with an msd corp hup account., received a hup with significant (or not so much) discount from Retentions called, into corp hup after the fact, and had them apply the discount?

I don't see ANY issue with this happening., but alas I never was in such a predicament. But would love to be to find out.

When I hear of wankers (if you're reading' this sorry ;)) being on chatNsend & local airtime bonus for NEARLY TWO YEARS....I'm reminded that with a little negotiation flair., anything is possible.

Now why you gotta be like that btea? ;)

After I find out from my dealer what my new corp plans are, I'll let you know ASAP.

[thnh_jade]

Hi!

I have 2 phones (one for myself and one for my sis) with corp. plan for Rogers employees (past employment).

First phone I have a retention plan for $25 which includes:
-250 minutes
-Call display
-Rogers to Rogers
- 100 cdn long distance
- free w/e @ 6pm

Second phone, is on the 1171 corporate plan.

I have been with Rogers since 2002 and have since then performed about 4 hardware upgrades on teh first phone on the retention plan.

The second phone was bought in May (pink razr) and my previous 2nd phone was then canceled. My sister has lost the bloody razr and myself have recently (yesterday) lost another razr (black). I am debating to cancel the second line...what should I do? I know I will be hit with a $200 fee but is there anyway I can receive a free phone (possibly a razr or the w600i)? They offered the w600i at a promo rate of 129.99 but then u gotta add 35 admin fee taxes, etc...and my bill will look gi-normous.

So my question in sum goes:
1. On the first phone/plan, how do I get free voicemail? Do I just call in and ask for it?
2. How do I get a free phone to replace my sisters, she is currently using a bulky Nokia (old school).
3. How does one get chat and send for 2 years?

Thanks :D

[thnh_jade]

I will be going to the States for about 2 weeks but I was wondering if there are any add-ons that can reduce the roaming costs in the states?

[simms]

Hi!

So my question in sum goes:
1. On the first phone/plan, how do I get free voicemail? Do I just call in and ask for it?
2. How do I get a free phone to replace my sisters, she is currently using a bulky Nokia (old school).
3. How does one get chat and send for 2 years?

Thanks :D

1) Call in and ask. You probably won't get it though seeing as it was part of a corp plan that normally isn't offered anymore.
2) You probably can't. You'll pay for Pre-HUP fees.
3) See 1.

[bubble.tea]

Now why you gotta be like that btea? ;)

After I find out from my dealer what my new corp plans are, I'll let you know ASAP.
sorry :(., I wasn't implying you were "one of those wankers". Apologies outright :lol:.

I know someone else who's been on chatnsend+unlim local for that long....have you ALSO been on it??? WOW.

[simms]

sorry :(., I wasn't implying you were "one of those wankers". Apologies outright :lol:.

I know someone else who's been on chatnsend+unlim local for that long....have you ALSO been on it??? WOW.

nono.. I don't have it.

BTW, YGPM...

[bubble.tea]

nono.. I don't have it.

BTW, YGPM...
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/liam_fifa.gif The balls in your court ;)

[simms]

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I don't even know what that means!!! :lol:

I'll talk to you about it later tonight, we've got to stop spamming this page.

[st7860]

HOT DEAL - when buying a phone from rogers.com online, pretend to 'abandon' your shopping cart by navigating away from the page then it'll pop up a window offering you a $50 future shop gift certificate if you complete your order.

[ItemFinder]

HOT DEAL - when buying a phone from rogers.com online, pretend to 'abandon' your shopping cart by navigating away from the page then it'll pop up a window offering you a $50 future shop gift certificate if you complete your order.
I don't see this. Perhaps it's only on a 2 or 3 year commitment.

[st7860]

I don't see this. Perhaps it's only on a 2 or 3 year commitment.

try putting the word 'future' in as a coupon

[Spazmogen]

I will be going to the States for about 2 weeks but I was wondering if there are any add-ons that can reduce the roaming costs in the states?

If your phone is unlocked, just buy a prepaid Tmobile or Cingular card off of ebay and use that.

Otherwise, call CS and ask about US Roaming packages.

[Mad.Whack]

HOT DEAL - when buying a phone from rogers.com online, pretend to 'abandon' your shopping cart by navigating away from the page then it'll pop up a window offering you a $50 future shop gift certificate if you complete your order.

You mean the promotion offer that is clearly visible on the front page of rogers wireless???

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[jyc327]

Hey guys,

I've just got off the phone with the CxR peeps @ Relations.

Today I've got myself a lil pot of GOLD...just a lil one.

So yep, the retention place is:

$20 /mth
200 mins
Unlimited Even/WE after 8pm
Call Disp + 30 txt msg for $3 on top

BONUS, Very nice guy, he only only waived my 35 admin fee, he also got me a $5 credit to my account for the next 2 yrs (duration of my contract)

Too bad I couldn't get a nice phone. Oh well the V551 will do for now, before I sale it. As I already have W800i

Happy calling ppl,
Jacky

[WorldIRC]

Hey guys,

I've just got off the phone with the CxR peeps @ Relations.


That's kind of redundant :)

CxR = Customer Relations
CxS = Customer Service

:P

[express.items]

Hey guys,

I've just got off the phone with the CxR peeps @ Relations.

Today I've got myself a lil pot of GOLD...just a lil one.

So yep, the retention place is:

$20 /mth
200 mins
Unlimited Even/WE after 8pm
Call Disp + 30 txt msg for $3 on top

BONUS, Very nice guy, he only only waived my 35 admin fee, he also got me a $5 credit to my account for the next 2 yrs (duration of my contract)

Too bad I couldn't get a nice phone. Oh well the V551 will do for now, before I sale it. As I already have W800i

Happy calling ppl,
Jacky

im starting to hate my EPP lol... anyone know if this can be done with Telus (threaten to cancel, and resign a better deal with a HUP)? My friend's Telus phone is having battery issues and she's got like 2 years left of contract.

I'm thinking of signing an EPP for 3-years get a free v551 and call in 6mths to get a retention plan and a HUP... if I don't get a phone now would that HUP be cheaper?

[bubble.tea]

............ anyone know if this can be done with Telus ........?
:D , you HAVE NOOOOOOOOOOOO IDEA ;)

In fact, it is possible with nearly ALL PROVIDERS.

I got myself., using <35words, $255 IN CREDITS applied to my tv Satellite account, and $5/mo to my Internet account for the remainder of my contract :D.

[st7860]

im starting to hate my EPP lol... anyone know if this can be done with Telus (threaten to cancel, and resign a better deal with a HUP)? My friend's Telus phone is having battery issues and she's got like 2 years left of contract.
?

DO NOT CALL *611 or 611 from your cell phone.
Telus Mobility Retentions,
1-877-279-3100
416-279-3100
client.loyalty@telus.com

[felix]

My first 3 months unlimited local calling is over now. I'm on the phone with them (1-888-ROGERS1) and the promo they offered was $37 for 250 weekday minutes, free evenings and weekends starting at 6pm, 1000 Rogers 2 Rogers. However they tried to add that and said the offer expired now. So the best they can do for me is 150 weekday minutes for the same price. >:(

Unless I start a new contract effective tomorrow (which means waiting another 6 months before calling retentions?), then I get 50 bonus weekday minutes from here : http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/plans/phoneplandetail.asp?shopperID=EF9UFB1VQVLK8NKXEPX0 7L0C3A6U3AC8&plancode=EON&prov=ON&ProvinceCd=ON&CityCd=Toronto&RegionCd=502&flow=GSM

So yeah i need at least 150-200 weekday minutes ... isn't there a better plan out there?

[bubble.tea]

My first 3 months unlimited local calling is over now. I'm on the phone with them (1-888-ROGERS1) and the promo they offered was $37 for 250 weekday minutes, free evenings and weekends starting at 6pm, 1000 Rogers 2 Rogers. However they tried to add that and said the offer expired now. So the best they can do for me is 150 weekday minutes for the same price. >:(

Unless I start a new contract effective tomorrow (which means waiting another 6 months before calling retentions?), then I get 50 bonus weekday minutes from here : http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/plans/phoneplandetail.asp?shopperID=EF9UFB1VQVLK8NKXEPX0 7L0C3A6U3AC8&plancode=EON&prov=ON&ProvinceCd=ON&CityCd=Toronto&RegionCd=502&flow=GSM

So yeah i need at least 150-200 weekday minutes ... isn't there a better plan out there?

to answer your question "isn't there a better plan..."-->"yes, there is"....The basic retention plan. Nuff said.

So lemme get this straight., you called CxS., were offered a plan>upon
accepting it., they told you "sorry not avail."? Smooth., real Smooth. Why werent' you speaking with CxR...the whole point for this thread?

Felix., I'm lost. Have you called CxR yet? I'm really lost. Have you already renegotiated your contract? (dare I say 3 months ago?as your C&S has expired) Why do you need to change your plan if you JUST agreed to it in the contract? Circumstances change etc etc, fill in kindly.

Please, I want to help., but I can't read your mind. I need DETAILS.

What's your plan NOW., what do you want improved? That I can work with. I'm sorry but I'm not telepathic >:(.

[WorldIRC]

He said "my first 3 months"...could this possible mean he's only been a Cx for 3 months -- not even eligible for the retention yet.

[bubble.tea]

He said "my first 3 months"...could this possible mean he's only been a Cx for 3 months -- not even eligible for the retention yet.
**** man., do you sleep? :D but seriously., yes hence asking for clarification., can't do much when I'm not a Betazoid like Deanna Troy. OH ****....does that comment typecast me as a Trekkie now :confused:

[felix]

What's your plan NOW., what do you want improved? That I can work with. I'm sorry but I'm not telepathic >:(.
Yes if you recall from my earlier posts I was on the first 3 months unlimited local calling, this is a new cell phone line opened 3 months ago. Currently i'm on the lowest plan (50 weekday minutes for $20/month) but since it was unlimited for the first three months, I was advised to take the lowest plan, then upgrade later after the free months (just like the TD Bank promo, take the higher free cheques plan during first few months free, then downgrade later).

So I'm wondering is 150 weekday minutes for $37/month really the best plan right now for those of us still on the first 6 months? I'll probably be doing 150-200 weekday minutes now so the previous 250 min. plan would have been better. I asked and they said there's no higher plan for me right now. :(

I also added the 'Every Call Pack' (http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/compare-value-packs.asp?shopperID=2B3GQ4BTSEM89HK4BN71UGUADC1587 G2) for $10 which includes Call Display, Name Display, Who Called, and Voice Mail. I don't need the voice mail but figured I need the rest of those features anyway.

[express.items]

DO NOT CALL *611 or 611 from your cell phone.
Telus Mobility Retentions,
1-877-279-3100
416-279-3100
client.loyalty@telus.com

Why is calling 611 so bad?

[bubble.tea]

...........I asked and they said there's no higher plan for me right now. :(
..............

I'm sorry Felix., no I did not remember., but thanks for refreshing my memory.

You're first crucial mistake was speaking to CxS. Speak to Relations. Your answer to your concerns is the basic Retention plan. Ask for it outright and politely. It'll meet all your needs. With 250 you'll get away with a bit more minutes JUST ENOUGH to brain-wash you into needing more minutes by years end. I guarantee you. It's a mystery cellular providers have on us.

We start off with a small plan., then as we get more and more enthralled by it, we want to upgrade. Look at you already with the "anytime option" hehe.


express.items. That user seems to be a troll. I wouldn't pay any heed to what comes spewing out. Ryan has already given a blatant public verbal warning-to the trolls benefit of the doubt., Hopefully Ryan's ***** slapping was enough to motivate some proper behaving . Otherwise the troll will no doubt find him/herself banned-till then...

psssssssst (set to ignore ;))

[simms]

btea, maybe you can clarify.

I've seen at least twice in this thread now not to call *611...why's that?

[bubble.tea]

btea, maybe you can clarify.

I've seen at least twice in this thread now not to call *611...why's that?
see;
1. last part of my post above you for one reason.
2. consider, about 100 posts ago a pm of mine was unappreciatedly disclosed by the troll, where I invited to substantiate this "advice". Though there was nothing damaging disclosed-simply the principle of publically quoting a PM, leaves me convinced that this troll needs to be banned. Needless to say the troll did not reply nor take me up on my offer. Had the troll done so, and convinced me I would've joined in his quest, supporting it myself., till then my personal experience of handling (number undisclosed) successful accounts speaks for itself.
oh and last...but really the BIGGEST reason 3. "at least twice"??? Surely a thread with +5G posts...you know that for advice to be worth more than the lint in your belly button, should be repeated at least a thousand times over.;)


EDIT:
TDH. I was speaking mainly about Stop spamming this thread st7860 or you'll be banned., just cuz you have troll in your name, doesn't mean you're the only one;)

[st7860]

btea, maybe you can clarify.

I've seen at least twice in this thread now not to call *611...why's that?

calling *611 could result in an negative comment placed on your account by a customer service rep. however the retentions staff are specially trained to deal with 'different' customers.

[st7860]

My first 3 months unlimited local calling is over now. I'm on the phone with them (1-888-ROGERS1) and the promo they offered was $37 for 250 weekday minutes, free evenings and weekends starting at 6pm, 1000 Rogers 2 Rogers. However they tried to add that and said the offer expired now. So the best they can do for me is 150 weekday minutes for the same price. >:(

Unless I start a new contract effective tomorrow (which means waiting another 6 months before calling retentions?), then I get 50 bonus weekday minutes from here : http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/plans/phoneplandetail.asp?shopperID=EF9UFB1VQVLK8NKXEPX0 7L0C3A6U3AC8&plancode=EON&prov=ON&ProvinceCd=ON&CityCd=Toronto&RegionCd=502&flow=GSM

So yeah i need at least 150-200 weekday minutes ... isn't there a better plan out there?

to reply to your question "isn't there a better plan.."-->"not possible"...Since you specified "unless i get a new contract tomorrow". It is a benefit if you call them back and state that you will re sign for either 2 to 3 years, which gives you access to more plans. The same thing applies with TELUS MOBILITY or FIDO. a lot of the nice stuff is only available with a long term plan.

[trolldealhunter]

see;
1. last part of my post above you for one reason.
2. consider, about 100 posts ago a pm of mine was unappreciatedly disclosed by the troll, where I invited to substantiate this "advice". Though there was nothing damaging disclosed-simply the principle of publically quoting a PM, leaves me convinced that this troll needs to be banned. Needless to say the troll did not reply nor take me up on my offer. Had the troll done so, and convinced me I would've joined in his quest, supporting it myself., till then my personal experience of handling (number undisclosed) successful accounts speaks for itself.
oh and last...but really the BIGGEST reason 3. "at least twice"??? Surely a thread with +5G posts...you know that for advice to be worth more than the lint in your belly button, should be repeated at least a thousand times over.;)


you guys should pay no attention to this guy, he seems to be spewing out crap...Ryan already have him a warning since he invited me to a physical altercation via PM...he was the one who received the warning, i have not...

[simms]

you guys should pay no attention to this guy, he seems to be spewing out crap...Ryan already have him a warning since he invited me to a physical altercation via PM...he was the one who received the warning, i have not...

He's still been more helpful in terms of his advice... more so than you anyways...

Keep this thread on topic.. private discussions are meant for PM.

[trolldealhunter]

He's still been more helpful in terms of his advice... more so than you anyways...

Keep this thread on topic.. private discussions are meant for PM.

i never said he wasent, but his harrassing nature of posts (flames), seem to me excessive and un-needed, no more crap in this post, since i have him blocked :P :P

[Newfie]

I tried doing a search for this but couldn't find it.

Can I subscribe to a Rogers voice and data plan and then later drop out and just keep the voice plan?

I've had a Rogers CSR say yes, but just looking for some verification from the 'real world'.

Thanks,
Craig

[bubble.tea]

I tried doing a search for this but couldn't find it.

Can I subscribe to a Rogers voice and data plan and then later drop out and just keep the voice plan?

I've had a Rogers CSR say yes, but just looking for some verification from the 'real world'.

Thanks,
Craig
don't see why not. In fact Rogers would prefer it. You'd be paying (if ever incur) a heck of a lot more on per useage rates than on a data plan ;). which device you using?

:) P.s. How'd you like them Newfie Fries? (Had some last month and I'm in love :)) :)

[Newfie]

Actually, I'm at the end of my cell contract with Bell and I want to get a Treo 650, but without the long-term investment of a data plan.

Bell has the Treo for $99, but they want a data committment.

As for Newfie fries ;-), what are they? I've been away from the rock for almost 30 years and since then, they've brought in a lot of 'new stuff' like the kissing the Cod ceremony ... ;-)

[nutsackninja]

Any retentions deals on data plans?

Data is WAY to expensive, I want to msn on my phone but don't want to add a $100 for a 100 meg dataplan and a 1 meg won't even cover the treos data poll. :evil:

[bubble.tea]

Any retentions deals on data plans?

Data is WAY to expensive, I want to msn on my phone but don't want to add a $100 for a 100 meg dataplan and a 1 meg won't even cover the treos data poll. :evil:
Great news. Rogers is introducing something along the lines of what FIDO has for MSN. ~$8/month or so for unlimited...well 2500 sent/received MSN chat events. Should be publicaly available as I viewed it online last week. There's a dedicated thread about it on hofo.
Newfie Fries: Fries., bread-stuffing as in Turkey (moreso just breaded) and gravy :) hehe., like the Newfie version of poutine lol.

[simms]

When I call retentions I'm going to ask for a 5/mth credit, 100 free SMS, and 1-2MB data...

I don't know how that would swing, but here's to hoping!

I haven't heard that retentions have ever offered data plans, and my dealer tells me that Rogers won't give data plans out to rententions.

[Newfie]

Actually, I just want the phone, not the data plan.

I can synch outlook to the phone and just want the ability to call, via software, from my synched contacts.

Also, that newfie fries sounds pretty yummy! Just need a bit of Screech to wash it down ... ;-)

[bubble.tea]

Actually, I just want the phone, not the data plan.

I can synch outlook to the phone and just want the ability to call, via software, from my synched contacts.

Also, that newfie fries sounds pretty yummy! Just need a bit of Screech to wash it down ... ;-)
lol...what's screech.

Simms., good luck. Negotiation is key. I'm not the greatest., but from chattin' with some people it's the most important factor...well that and getting a rogue employee, just keen to throw any plan and credit under the sun. TrollDealHunter I'm sure your rep Jeff comes to mind as you read this also ;). Wonder if he's fired yet. (Dammit, he still didn't call me :D ) (probably a good thing-wouldn't want to jeapordize my wicked account).

[ElectricEclipse]

Howdy everyone, my sister 2 year contract w/ rogers ended a month ago and she is now with bell. I called rogers saying i want to reactivate the account for myself and they gave me the following plan
250min daytime
CID
ev/wk from 8
For $20/month
and the w600i for 120$.
Only thing is that I would like to have a different phone number than her, and the lady said i must keep the number to get this plan, can i change the number later if so how much does it cost?

[bubble.tea]

....Only thing is that I would like to have a different phone number than her, and the lady said i must keep the number to get this plan, can i change the number later if so how much does it cost?

you see people., a seemingly noob (ElectricEclipse 2posts in this thread)., just called and BAM., got a pretty decent plan. Well Done :). I know it seems daunting to some., but truthfully, it's childs play....well that and pure random luck (daft!).

ElectricEclipse., without having worked from Rogers to know the inside stuff., I'd think what you were told was BALONEY. You should be able to change the number ANYTIME! Unless truly there is a failsafe whereby number-change will impact the plan (highly unlikely ;)), you're good to go.

2 ways
online (only 10 numbers at a time, any area code in Canada) $10
telelphone (a LOT MORE NUMBERS., don't annoy the reps though., be humble in your requests "I'd like number 696-9690 lol". (any area code). $25.

PSSSSSSSSST., here's a secret., Call-say that you tried to do it online., it didn't work., and if they'd do it for you at the same price. I got mine done for free :)

[nutsackninja]

Great news. Rogers is introducing something along the lines of what FIDO has for MSN. ~$8/month or so for unlimited...well 2500 sent/received MSN chat events. Should be publicaly available as I viewed it online last week. There's a dedicated thread about it on hofo.
Newfie Fries: Fries., bread-stuffing as in Turkey (moreso just breaded) and gravy :) hehe., like the Newfie version of poutine lol.

Ah not very many phones are "officially" supported (not even my treo 650 or my bros SMT5600)

Does anyone know if it will work with the treo or smt5600 (unofficially)?

One uses palm o/s (so probably not) but why no support for windows mobile 2003?

[bubble.tea]

Ah not very many phones are "officially" supported ...........

It's a new service., give the Network Techs time to link up all their phones on it :)

Guys, think I'm on thread overload :cheesygri . Takin' a few hours break. :D


peace.

[ElectricEclipse]

you see people., a seemingly noob (ElectricEclipse 2posts in this thread)., just called and BAM., got a pretty decent plan. Well Done :). I know it seems daunting to some., but truthfully, it's childs play....well that and pure random luck (daft!).
PSSSSSSSSST., here's a secret., Call-say that you tried to do it online., it didn't work., and if they'd do it for you at the same price. I got mine done for free :)
Thanks for the inside information, btw I called on skype and pretented to be a new costumer wanted to get a plan, and i mention the plan that was posted in the original topic and said that my friend got that plan the other day and the guy said "I've been working here for 1 year and I've never heard of that plan in my life. In fact I don't even get a plan like that". And the guy seemed pretty sincere about it.

[bubble.tea]

...........the guy said "I've been working here for 1 year and I've never heard of that plan in my life. In fact I don't even get a plan like that". And the guy seemed pretty sincere about it.


wow., I nearly burst out laughing when I read this. I also nearly fell of my pos computer desk chair that my parents seriously need to replace.

Just another PROOF., of how RAMPANTLY UNCONTROLLED quality control is with these telephone reps. I think that is SERIOUSLY oneof the exceptions to when I would just DIE to show this rep you were speaking to this thread, and let him GAWK at how oblivious he has been to his job. Either he truly is a dufis, or was lying (whether they are now moreso being told to outright deny the existence of this plan-MAY VERY WELL BE one of those changes RonyPal had indicated a few posts ago ;)). But outright lying to deny a retention plan? Hehe., CALL THEIR bluff...hehe...

In any case., when you get such a rep., this SHOULDBE YOUR REACTION.

"Oh I see, well thank you for your time, I'm not ready to cancel just yet., so please give me a few more days to consider, and I'll follow-up next week".

hang up., and call back whenever (few days, next week is best). Though I've read people call back 2...THREE times in one sitting....pretty sure those days are long gone...but who knows.

[HowEver]

A $3 data plan is all that's required for occasional MSN on a smartphone, as for a TREO, I have no idea. But you certainly don't need a $100 plan for IMing.

Any retentions deals on data plans?

Data is WAY to expensive, I want to msn on my phone but don't want to add a $100 for a 100 meg dataplan and a 1 meg won't even cover the treos data poll. :evil:

[wai_yan]

Is this deal still on?
so wat do we say when I are on the phone? tat we want to cancel it and expect them to mention about the retention plan?

[clamchowder]

Wow! I've gone through some of the posts and it makes me wonder if I can get better.....?

I have 3 phones - on family plan

Calgary -

150 Shared weekday/evening minutes
2500 Between Us Local calling circle
Campus Rogers-to-Rogers
500 R2R long distance

+ $15 for CID (3 lines)
+ $ 7 for Essential Pack (for one line)

$55 + 15 + 7 = $77 + SAF + 911 = ~$105 per month

I've been with Rogers since Sept '05. Can I get better?

Though, we don't usually go over our minutes (since we are concious about our minutes). I was hoping to get free CID, VM and some more minutes etc....is it possible?

[express.items]

DO NOT CALL *611 or 611 from your cell phone.
Telus Mobility Retentions,
1-877-279-3100
416-279-3100
client.loyalty@telus.com


Where did you get this contact information? I'm trying to find more information on Telus Retentions online.

[Mad.Whack]

There are retention "family plans", however I don't recall the exact details and they aren't too impressive. I recomend you call the retention line and tell them you aren't satisfied with your current family plan. If that doesn't get you anywhere you should probably split the lines (each line will have a plan). If you do split them, make sure each phone has Rogers 2 Rogers.

Wow! I've gone through some of the posts and it makes me wonder if I can get better.....?

I have 3 phones - on family plan

Calgary -

150 Shared weekday/evening minutes
2500 Between Us Local calling circle
Campus Rogers-to-Rogers
500 R2R long distance

+ $15 for CID (3 lines)
+ $ 7 for Essential Pack (for one line)

$55 + 15 + 7 = $77 + SAF + 911 = ~$105 per month

I've been with Rogers since Sept '05. Can I get better?

Though, we don't usually go over our minutes (since we are concious about our minutes). I was hoping to get free CID, VM and some more minutes etc....is it possible?

[WorldIRC]

Where did you get this contact information? I'm trying to find more information on Telus Retentions online.
Does it matter where?

[express.items]

Does it matter where?

I figured wherever he got the info from there would be info regarding the plans offered and such :)

[WorldIRC]

^Tru dat.. I guess we'll find out...

[RonyPal]

calling *611 could result in an negative comment placed on your account by a customer service rep. however the retentions staff are specially trained to deal with 'different' customers.

No it will not, please stop relaying incorrect information. Again calling retensions directly will imply that the cx is aware of retentions and is calling for the specific intentions of threatning to cancel in order to gain a retention plan, whereas being transffered though looks to be more "innocent"

[st7860]

Where did you get this contact information? I'm trying to find more information on Telus Retentions online.

go to altavista.com and plug in client.loyalty@telus.com then it'll bring you there

[RonyPal]

Just another PROOF., of how RAMPANTLY UNCONTROLLED quality control is with these telephone reps. I think that is SERIOUSLY oneof the exceptions to when I would just DIE to show this rep you were speaking to this thread, and let him GAWK at how oblivious he has been to his job. Either he truly is a dufis, or was lying (whether they are now moreso being told to outright deny the existence of this plan-MAY VERY WELL BE one of those changes RonyPal had indicated a few posts ago ;)). But outright lying to deny a retention plan? Hehe., CALL THEIR bluff...hehe...

In any case., when you get such a rep., this SHOULDBE YOUR REACTION.

"Oh I see, well thank you for your time, I'm not ready to cancel just yet., so please give me a few more days to consider, and I'll follow-up next week".

hang up., and call back whenever (few days, next week is best). Though I've read people call back 2...THREE times in one sitting....pretty sure those days are long gone...but who knows.

Again, pelase keep in mind retentions IS a seperate department for a reason, I will also deny any existence of retention plan when a cx calls into general cx for the simply knowledge that i cannot offer it, so why talk about it, and if I do talk about it, then it would simply encourage more cxs to call in and get on retentions plan, which is not the desired result. He has done nothing wrong by denying the existence of the plan.

[express.items]

go to altavista.com and plug in client.loyalty@telus.com then it'll bring you there

as per google "Your search - client.loyalty@telus.com - did not match any documents." but googling the 1-877 number led me to the same page.. can it be that altavista > google?

[st7860]

as per google "Your search - client.loyalty@telus.com - did not match any documents." but googling the 1-877 number led me to the same page.. can it be that altavista > google?

overall, google has 'more' results usually, but sometimes , such as in this case, altavista's results are more valid

[akz]

No it will not, please stop relaying incorrect information. Again calling retensions directly will imply that the cx is aware of retentions and is calling for the specific intentions of threatning to cancel in order to gain a retention plan, whereas being transffered though looks to be more "innocent"

they can tell if uve been transfered or u dialed directly? I usually jus dial the retentions number to get to other departments faster so I dont have to deal with that voice crap hehe I always say .. ohh they transfered me to the wrong department could you transfer me to so and so? lol they always go ohh my appologies and transfer me ... I dont think they can tell..

[express.items]

they can tell if uve been transfered or u dialed directly? I usually jus dial the retentions number to get to other departments faster so I dont have to deal with that voice crap hehe I always say .. ohh they transfered me to the wrong department could you transfer me to so and so? lol they always go ohh my appologies and transfer me ... I dont think they can tell..

if it goes to a regular phone it might how on the CID that it's a landline or whatever vs. showing a transfer from somewhere else.

[RonyPal]

they can tell if uve been transfered or u dialed directly? I usually jus dial the retentions number to get to other departments faster so I dont have to deal with that voice crap hehe I always say .. ohh they transfered me to the wrong department could you transfer me to so and so? lol they always go ohh my appologies and transfer me ... I dont think they can tell..


incorrect. simply becuase we say my sincere apologies and transfer you does not mean we dont know where its comign from. Again, if you call retentions directly and ask to be transffered to another department, it's all godo that doesnt raise the eyebrows, it's when you call retentions specifically FOR retentions, that is what raises the bells and alarms.

[bubble.tea]

..............150 Shared weekday/evening minutes
2500 Between Us Local calling circle
Campus Rogers-to-Rogers
500 R2R long distance

+ $15 for CID (3 lines)
+ $ 7 for Essential Pack (for one line)

$55 + 15 + 7 = $77 + SAF + 911 = ~$105 per month
.............
WOW., a little greedy aren't we? 3 lines and you're clearing 100 all in!!! That's outrageous.

Before you go asking for free handouts. Are you doing any overages? Do you NEED a bigger plan? Or are you satisfied, and are just "in the spirit of" penny-pinching?

I would say definately $5/line ($15 total) credit / month is in order...but do you deserve it....ahhh that will be your homework young grasshoppa :D

AKZ., oh they know ;)

......... it's when you call retentions specifically FOR retentions, that is what raises the bells and alarms.
Though I agree...fact of the matter is., MOST...nearly 95% of posters here all said they called directly. We may be seeing a radical success rate change now with your indicated change of policy in the near future with direct call-ins Vs. funneled call-ins. (who knows).

[clamchowder]

WOW., a little greedy aren't we? 3 lines and you're clearing 100 all in!!! That's outrageous.

Before you go asking for free handouts. Are you doing any overages? Do you NEED a bigger plan? Or are you satisfied, and are just "in the spirit of" penny-pinching?

I would say definately $5/line ($15 total) credit / month is in order...but do you deserve it....ahhh that will be your homework young grasshoppa :D

AKZ., oh they know ;)

We aren't doing any overages b/c everytime I call or answer the phone, I feel like I'm counting my seconds, haha....We've gone over a couple of times so we try to keep it under instead of paying the overage fee.

I don't NEED it per se, but if I had more minutes I'll sure use it.

After reading all the other ppl's plans, I feel like getting in on it. lol.

Thanks for the reply.

[bubble.tea]

.........After reading all the other ppl's plans, I feel like getting in on it. lol........Thanks for the reply.
Don't we all.

Sure try for it.

standard retention plan.

I think I need to start saving custom replies., and whenever someone asks the same-ish question I can just cut-V like what mahjongmaniac does with his pms lmao.

but seriously., there's pros and cons to family vs. single multiple accounts. Hup impact if not a corp hup line is the first and foremost., 2500 calling circle. (which can be adjusted by R2R and the 1000LD (you've got 500 free so that's tight)).

I say if no corp hup for you., then consider splitting them up ONLY IF you can keep all the great items you have.
split to std. ret. plan.

[express.items]

So.. I've decided to sign a 2 or 3-year get a phone and call retentions in 6months. Now, I like the "online exclusive" deals ($100 FS gift card) but it seems I can't sign up for an EPP online, what should I do? Also, if I HUP when I call retentions (in 6mths) would I get a better deal on the phone if I don't get a phone (now) at time of activation?

[WorldIRC]

^Corporate plans must be done over the phone or at a dealer.

[express.items]

^Corporate plans must be done over the phone or at a dealer.

So that means I can't take advantage of the free online bonuses? :( was looking forward to getting a free BT headset and a $100 gift card... could I ask for the headset instore? (don't care much for the gift card, though it'd be nice)

[bubble.tea]

So.. I've decided to sign a 2 or 3-year get a phone and call retentions in 6months. Now, I like the "online exclusive" deals ($100 FS gift card) but it seems I can't sign up for an EPP online, what should I do? Also, if I HUP when I call retentions (in 6mths) would I get a better deal on the phone if I don't get a phone (now) at time of activation?
hehe., last reply of the night. I'm exhausted...Yes vacation is a killer :D.

case 1: sign online with the smallest plan->3yr., get 6months unlim (if possible). Sometime in that period., go to a dealer., and get your company code added. If you are unhappy after then and want to cancel., go retentions route.

Tricky part is...have to compare options.

standard plan ( no corp hup disc )A
add comp code (corp hup disc?) B
A you're ok
B Might want to go with Dealer activation and forego $100 FutureShop., as discounts (depending on company) can be $200!!!!!

standard plan A
company plan better than? B
A ok
B Might be better off might not, have to find out somehow (from a co-worker) what it is.

Retention:
standard plan A
corp plan (added at plan creation date or sometime thereafter) B
A standard retention plan results (random and alladat factored in)
B You may be able to piggy back a retention plan on your comp. plan WHICH IN MOST CASES., will result in a *special retention plan.

Have fun., it's 2am, and I wonder if what I just spit out was coherent.

Cheers.

[express.items]

hehe., last reply of the night. I'm exhausted...Yes vacation is a killer :D.

case 1: sign online with the smallest plan->3yr., get 6months unlim (if possible). Sometime in that period., go to a dealer., and get your company code added. If you are unhappy after then and want to cancel., go retentions route.

Tricky part is...have to compare options.

standard plan ( no corp hup disc )A
add comp code (corp hup disc?) B
A you're ok
B Might want to go with Dealer activation and forego $100 FutureShop., as discounts (depending on company) can be $200!!!!!

standard plan A
company plan better than? B
A ok
B Might be better off might not, have to find out somehow (from a co-worker) what it is.

Retention:
standard plan A
corp plan (added at plan creation date or sometime thereafter) B
A standard retention plan results (random and alladat factored in)
B You may be able to piggy back a retention plan on your comp. plan WHICH IN MOST CASES., will result in a *special retention plan.

Have fun., it's 2am, and I wonder if what I just spit out was coherent.

Cheers.

Well I assume I could call *611 after activation and get setup on a corp plan. The EPP I get is better than a standard plan, but the retentions plan is still better than my EPP.

If I get a new activation now and DO NOT get a phone (if that is even possible) and get a HUP later (when I call retentions in 6mths) will I get a better deal from retentions? or should I just get a phone now and see what HUP deal I get from retentions.

EDIT:
Maybe someone can enlighten me of what HUP discounts or EPP plans are available to me. I work for the City of Toronto - Parks, Forestry and Recreation, lifeguarding on a part-time basis.

AFAIK, I'm entitled to this EPP.

$20/mth
200 daytime (per-minute)
unlim eve/wkend @8pm
1000 R2R

CID is an extra $5
+SAF+911

Maybe there is a better EPP that Rogers didn't tell me about?

I do like the Motorola SLVR L7 but at $209 (on 3-year) it's too much. I've seen the v551 for $0 instore where it is $39.99 online :confused: I'm looking to spend upto $50 on a phone (with bluetooth and camera).

Should I get a phone now or should I wait until I call retentions? If I'm not gonna get a better HUP deal in 6 months I might as well get a phone now and see what HUP I can get when I call :D

[bubble.tea]

Well I assume I could call *611 after activation and get setup on a corp plan. The EPP I get is better than a standard plan, but the retentions plan is still better than my EPP.

If I get a new activation now and DO NOT get a phone (if that is even possible) and get a HUP later (when I call retentions in 6mths) will I get a better deal from retentions? or should I just get a phone now and see what HUP deal I get from retentions.
ok seriously last post.

Like I said above., hupping is dependent on your msd code if any. Good discount hup only when you can get the corp hup discount. If no corphup, then buy a phone now., and If you are dissatisfied and want to quit and go thru cxR they'll definately give a good pricing (or not...again results are hit or miss).

To answer your Q. Yes it's possible to get a new contract and forego the phone, but why? You're going on a 3yr? so you'd get prime rebated pricing.

GO TO SLEEP MAN., plenty of time to figure this out tomorrow.

[express.items]

ok seriously last post.
To answer your Q. Yes it's possible to get a new contract and forego the phone, but why? You're going on a 3yr? so you'd get prime rebated pricing.


Makes sense, but I am going to call retentions in 6 months cuz I already know their plans are better than my EPP. I'm guessing even if I get a phone now (vs. not getting a phone) when I call retentions in 6 months and ask for a HUP I will get the same corp deal regardless of the fact that I got a new phone now.

[HowEver]

If I get a new activation now and DO NOT get a phone (if that is even possible) and get a HUP later (when I call retentions in 6mths) will I get a better deal from retentions? or should I just get a phone now and see what HUP deal I get from retentions.



You're better off calling retentions, now, assuming you've been a customer for a while.

You may not be able to get a new activation without stopping your current phone for a few months (unless you don't mind changing your phone number, or rather being provided with a new one). Obviously not an option for most.

If you ever get a new activation, for godsake take the phone that comes with it. Sell it if you must. The discounts on new activation phones are what gets people hooked on one provider, so it's usually when they are the best--although some deals in this thread make you wonder. Still, get a phone whenever it's discounted. What's the point of signing up and letting Rogers keep the thing they use most to get you to agree to stay?

[simms]

You're better off calling retentions, now, assuming you've been a customer for a while.

You may not be able to get a new activation without stopping your current phone for a few months (unless you don't mind changing your phone number, or rather being provided with a new one). Obviously not an option for most.

If you ever get a new activation, for godsake take the phone that comes with it. Sell it if you must. The discounts on new activation phones are what gets people hooked on one provider, so it's usually when they are the best--although some deals in this thread make you wonder. Still, get a phone whenever it's discounted. What's the point of signing up and letting Rogers keep the thing they use most to get you to agree to stay?

I think it's because he's like me and just got a new phone ... maybe he doesn't want one right now with the 3G phones about to be released, and he would use that HUP benefit a bit later?

At least that's what I'm delibrating... don't need a new phone but I would like to call retentions and get adjustments.

[kooley]

my gf has just under 2 years left on her contract, will rogers do anything for her in terms of one of the retentions plan? if she threatens to cancel will that help?? I enewed mine a few months ago (thanks rfd) but i was going to try and help her??


any help would be great.

[WorldIRC]

Corp Plan is now active! W00t!

[HappyDaze]

Comments On the plan I got please:

250+25mins/month
Call ID
Unlim Eve/Weekends @ 8pm
$20

W810i - $299 after rebate.
Activation fee waived.
I didn't haggle too much, but I'm happy to finally retire my T720i.

[Dano76]

Comments On the plan I got please:

250+25mins/month
Call ID
Unlim Eve/Weekends @ 8pm
$20

W810i - $299 after rebate.
Activation fee waived.
I didn't haggle too much, but I'm happy to finally retire my T720i.

I think you got a pretty much standard retention plan. Considering that new activations can get the same price on the phone, you may have been able to get the phone at a better price.

[HowEver]

New activations, retentions, re-signing a contract: there's no other time when a wireless provider will give you huge discounts on new phones.

If you want to decline that discount... why are you here? It's not hard to sell a phone for what its worth above what you paid.


I think it's because he's like me and just got a new phone ... maybe he doesn't want one right now with the 3G phones about to be released, and he would use that HUP benefit a bit later?

At least that's what I'm delibrating... don't need a new phone but I would like to call retentions and get adjustments.

[bubble.tea]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/liam_fifa.gif

what the hell does "woot" mean?http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gif

I was never one for lingo anyway.

Ya Huuuuurd!

[simms]

New activations, retentions, re-signing a contract: there's no other time when a wireless provider will give you huge discounts on new phones.

If you want to decline that discount... why are you here? It's not hard to sell a phone for what its worth above what you paid.

Yep, I know. I'm about to do some big changes... only thing is, again, when 3G phones come out, I'll have to upgrade then...

What's the best phone to buy right now these days? Markways has W810 for 450, 2-3 year w/ retentions might be 299.. so it's 150 profit.

The w600 probably won't make such a big margin... and I doubt any nokia/motos will make that much profit either.

LOL the L7 is going for $250 on markways, $209 on 3 yr with rogers... I guess that answers my question.

[express.items]

You're better off calling retentions, now, assuming you've been a customer for a while.

You may not be able to get a new activation without stopping your current phone for a few months (unless you don't mind changing your phone number, or rather being provided with a new one). Obviously not an option for most.

If you ever get a new activation, for godsake take the phone that comes with it. Sell it if you must. The discounts on new activation phones are what gets people hooked on one provider, so it's usually when they are the best--although some deals in this thread make you wonder. Still, get a phone whenever it's discounted. What's the point of signing up and letting Rogers keep the thing they use most to get you to agree to stay?

It seems I've been experience battery charge issues with my POS Siemens M55 (might just be me though it seemed to hold charge longer before lol) so I've decided I'm probably gonna get the v551 and see what I can get later when I call retentions because I don't want to pay $200 for a L7 even though I prefer that over the v551.

I would call retentions now but I'm on PAYG... I'm looking to switch from PAYG to monthly (as that means I don't have to pay activation fee). I'm guessing I can still get a phone deal even though it's not a "new activation" I mean I would still be required to sign a contract.

In the works of it all I will probably end up calling *611 ask to go monthly, see if I can get a phone and such... mention that I would do the online exclusive promotion but I can't get an EPP online and online won't let me switch from PAYG. See what they say, if they don't give me what I want (phone deal + online exclusive deal) I'll say I would like to remove my autosaver topup for PAYG as I will be signing a contract with Bell who will give me a phone deal and such, then maybe they'll give me some stuff hehe.

[Vaxine]

Called rogers today for better deal as my contract ( 2 years) was going to expire. This is what i told them - I am a meber of this ***** organisation and they have a offer for me from Bell for $ 18 and since I have bell residential line they would give me further discount. This is what Rogers gave me:
$20 per month-No SAF
250 daytime mins
100 long distance minutes
Evening weekend free starting from 6pm
Free caller Id
3months unlimited free.
I think this is pretty cool.
The key is to be nice and pretend you are getting carried over with the other deal and Rogers has been nice but the other deal seems cheaper.
Be polite and respect them and feel free to negotiate.
Hope this helps someone looking to renew contract for 2 years.

[akz]

Called rogers today for better deal as my contract ( 2 years) was going to expire. This is what i told them - I am a meber of this ***** organisation and they have a offer for me from Bell for $ 18 and since I have bell residential line they would give me further discount. This is what Rogers gave me:
$20 per month-No SAF
250 daytime mins
100 long distance minutes
Evening weekend free starting from 6pm
Free caller Id
3months unlimited free.
I think this is pretty cool.
The key is to be nice and pretend you are getting carried over with the other deal and Rogers has been nice but the other deal seems cheaper.
Be polite and respect them and feel free to negotiate.
Hope this helps someone looking to renew contract for 2 years.


u sure No SAF? ..

[Vaxine]

yes 100% confident. I think it also helped that I called them right before this guy was leaving.Catch them when they are in a hurry I guess.

[akz]

yes 100% confident. I think it also helped that I called them right before this guy was leaving.Catch them when they are in a hurry I guess.


im going to wait for someone to clarify this .. did u add ur company code to it? prolly cuz of ur msd code.. but still hrmm no saf is almost unheard of... id be watching my bill

[Vaxine]

Yes I told him my company MSD code if that did make a difference. I am pretty sure he said no SAF but as you said I should watch my bill just in case.

[ElectricEclipse]

yes 100% confident. I think it also helped that I called them right before this guy was leaving.Catch them when they are in a hurry I guess.
I'm jsut curious what time they called, and I wonder if most shifts end the same time at rogers cxr.

[bubble.tea]

Yes I told him my company MSD code if that did make a difference. I am pretty sue he said no SAF but as you said I should watch my bill just in case.
First time I ever hear that a person OUTSIDE corp hup KNOWS what to do with an msd. Nice. :D

[Intricated]

I called CxR early Friday evening to see if I could get my entire family (4 of us with existing Rogers Wireless accounts) on a common retention plan. I was already on a retention plan I signed for 3-years a month ago, but the rest of the household were on lesser plans and due to overages, were paying between $40 to $60 a month.

Talked to Corrine, who checked out each of the 3 other accounts to confirm I was authorized to speak on their behalf. Explained to her that I was interested in seeing what Rogers can do to ensure my family remains satisfied Rogers customers before I consider other wireless options.

So here's what she offered:250 daytime minutes
Unlimited Weekends and Early Weeknights
CID
100 LD minutes
1000 R2R minutes (I didn't have this on my original plan, so it will be added)
$25 + SAF/911/taxes = $37.32/month each accountTwo of the accounts were also eligible for a HUP, so I'll probably get one of the free phones, although there still is the $35 admin fee. I think everyone needs to commit to 3-years (I have to "renew" my commitment), but I'm calling in Monday evening to confirm everything before authorizing the changes. Plus, I want to see if I could squeeze in VM for at least my account. :)

[simms]

Did anyone try HUPing on rententions? What was the price listed for your phone (on 2-3 year renewal)?

I know the W810 is 268 on a new 3 year, but on a retentions 3 year I'm guessing 299 or 349... does anyone know for sure?

[WorldIRC]

HUP doesn't change...except for Corp..its based on spending. Retentions plans are lower priced, so you'll simply have a lower spending Tier for hup.

[trolldealhunter]

I called CxR early Friday evening to see if I could get my entire family (4 of us with existing Rogers Wireless accounts) on a common retention plan. I was already on a retention plan I signed for 3-years a month ago, but the rest of the household were on lesser plans and due to overages, were paying between $40 to $60 a month.

Talked to Corrine, who checked out each of the 3 other accounts to confirm I was authorized to speak on their behalf. Explained to her that I was interested in seeing what Rogers can do to ensure my family remains satisfied Rogers customers before I consider other wireless options.

So here's what she offered:Two of the accounts were also eligible for a HUP, so I'll probably get one of the free phones, although there still is the $35 admin fee. I think everyone needs to commit to 3-years (I have to "renew" my commitment), but I'm calling in Monday evening to confirm everything before authorizing the changes. Plus, I want to see if I could squeeze in VM for at least my account. :)


hey man, same situation for us! 4 phones, were on some sort of a retetnion, about 50 in overages, so i called and got exactly what you have except free VM for one year, as well as some unlimited calling. I also got 3 razors for 99 EACH (plus 1 admin waived), as well as a razr for 50 and the admin waived on that also. Pretty happy with this plan!

[Intricated]

hey man, same situation for us! 4 phones, were on some sort of a retetnion, about 50 in overages, so i called and got exactly what you have except free VM for one year, as well as some unlimited calling. I also got 3 razors for 99 EACH (plus 1 admin waived), as well as a razr for 50 and the admin waived on that also. Pretty happy with this plan!Cool, glad to hear! Did all 4 phones have to commit to 3-year contracts for you?

[trolldealhunter]

Cool, glad to hear! Did all 4 phones have to commit to 3-year contracts for you?


yes..but i think it was worth it

[Intricated]

yes..but i think it was worth itI think so too, especially if I can get VM for all of them for a year (or just me for the 3 years). Thanks dude!

[trolldealhunter]

I think so too, especially if I can get VM for all of them for a year (or just me for the 3 years). Thanks dude!


np bud, i had a good CxR he told me that after 1yr is up, i should call them back and ask for them to add VM on for another year (not renewing contract again). And keep doing that till contract is over. once its over we can renew all 4 for a WICKED contract :D

[bubble.tea]

.....got a good CxR .....
:rolleyes:
can't resist commenting...

Firstly, you didn't need to regurgitate your plan details ad nauseum...yet again. You already did many posts ago.

Secondly, a good cxr is one thing., Jeff(as you told me on MSN) is a :Drogue:D cxr.

Back to Retentions; Got my friend an extra $5/mo recurring credit +$50 one time because Rogers did a small boo boo on his account.

500daytime early eves CID/VM/1000LD/SAF included
$50 :), man If only I needed this plan :)

P>S> I've been chatting with FIDO the last few days., and this is one of their "good plans".

2yr contract
250+(current bonus promo) 50mins daytime
eves/wk-ends 7p.m. (5p.m. for $5 extra)
UNLIM INCOMING
for $45...not the greatest isn't it, yeah that's what I told the rep., and he chuckled and acknowledged ( I was discussing the CityFido at the time ).

[ShaTR]

P>S> I've been chatting with FIDO the last few days., and this is one of their "good plans".

2yr contract
250+(current bonus promo) 50mins daytime
eves/wk-ends 7p.m. (5p.m. for $5 extra)
UNLIM INCOMING
for $45...not the greatest isn't it, yeah that's what I told the rep., and he chuckled and acknowledged ( I was discussing the CityFido at the time ).

seems like a decent plan none the less. for some people, unlimited incoming is a big deal. if it comes with CID and VM, its not bad at all.

btw, fido is usually always per second billing ;)

[bubble.tea]

.....btw, fido is usually always per second billing ;)
nice!

doubt cdi/vm was included..but hey., can't winnem all :D

[ShaTR]

nice!

doubt cdi/vm was included..but hey., can't winnem all :D

yeah, but you can probably get them to include at least CID. VM if your lucky.

i would go with an unlimited incoming, but since i got the rogers2rogers, i don't need it. almost everyone who calls me is with rogers :) only 2 or 3 of my friends aren't, and the 250 daytime will cover that easily.



anyhoo, looking at how the cost of a plan is comming down so rapidly, i wonder what kinda deal retentions will have in 3 yrs :?: can't wait for the day when its 20 bucks unlimited :D

[trolldealhunter]

:rolleyes:
can't resist commenting...

Firstly, you didn't need to regurgitate your plan details ad nauseum...yet again. You already did many posts ago.

Secondly, a good cxr is one thing., Jeff(as you told me on MSN) is a :Drogue:D cxr.

Back to Retentions; Got my friend an extra $5/mo recurring credit +$50 one time because Rogers did a small boo boo on his account.

500daytime early eves CID/VM/1000LD/SAF included
$50 :), man If only I needed this plan :)

P>S> I've been chatting with FIDO the last few days., and this is one of their "good plans".

2yr contract
250+(current bonus promo) 50mins daytime
eves/wk-ends 7p.m. (5p.m. for $5 extra)
UNLIM INCOMING
for $45...not the greatest isn't it, yeah that's what I told the rep., and he chuckled and acknowledged ( I was discussing the CityFido at the time ).


i thought ya blocked me ;), friends then!! lets get together for a lemon party!!! :D












jkJK

[ShaTR]

:lol: yoo guys are frikkin hilarious :lol:

you know u love each other!

btw, wuts a lemon party :confused:

[simms]

:lol: yoo guys are frikkin hilarious :lol:

you know u love each other!

btw, wuts a lemon party :confused:

google is your friend

When is the w810i going to be out on Retentions.. I can't wait much longer.. haha..

[st7860]

:lol: yoo guys are frikkin hilarious :lol:

you know u love each other!

btw, wuts a lemon party :confused:

from
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lemon+party
1. A nice little orgy involving three older, overweight men with flacid penises.
2. The most pleasureable thing you will ever see!

[Ch28]

btw, wuts a lemon party :confused:

Google it...it's friggen hilarious :lol:

[ShaTR]

wow, that... is... disgusting!

[Ch28]

wow, that... is... disgusting!

:twisted:

[ShaTR]

yeah, i don't think imma good that, thx!

[bubble.tea]

...........i thought you blocked.....

either in pm., or somewhere in this post., I told you., having two children of my own I've quickly learned that "ignoring" or "blocking" as you say-is not the way to deal with them.

........... flacid.....
did you copy and paste that? It's incorrectly spelled. (Yes Having taken Botany, I know how it's spelled properly ;))

[WorldIRC]

either in pm., or somewhere in this post., I told you., having two children of my own I've quickly learned that "ignoring" or "blocking" as you say-is not the way to deal with them.

Shouldn't you be with your children today ;)

[bubble.tea]

Shouldn't you be with your children today ;)
ouch... well does holding my son in my lap as I type count :D

[rfdrfd]

Shouldn't you be with your children today ;)

Since its Father's Day, he can do whatever the he** he wants :)

eg. a day off from being a Father ?

[bubble.tea]

Since its Father's Day, he can do whatever the he** he wants :)

eg. a day off from being a Father ?
lmao..... awesome.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gif

[WorldIRC]

Ahh you're kid is gonna know how to negotiate before he gets old.

[trolldealhunter]

Ahh you're kid is gonna know how to negotiate before he gets old.


lol, i bet he will be able to convince the stooples csr to do a 150% pricematch :D

[bubble.tea]

lol, i bet he will be able to convince the stooples csr to do a 150% pricematch :D
Ahh you're kid is gonna know how to negotiate before he gets old.

lmao...awww you guys are too kind. I'm humbled. :D

WorldIRC. You made a crucial mistake. My son will learn to pm before learning to speak http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gif

meh., since this is a thread about cellphones (in part)., just a little thanks for all the fun times guysNgals.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/post%20your%20pics/march2april132.jpg

[ElectricEclipse]

I'm sure you got a hell of a deal on your son's cell phone plan :lol:

[bubble.tea]

I'm sure you got a hell of a deal on your son's cell phone plan :lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gif

all I had to say was gaga goo goo., and they threw in UNLIMITED DROOLING for life!

[ShaTR]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gif

all I had to say was gaga goo goo., and they threw in UNLIMITED DROOLING for life!

LOL

cute kid! :)

[express.items]

cute kid bubble.tea kinda like the one in your avatar... i gave in cuz Rogers was being stupid and quoted me with $37+ corp plans and couldn't tell me what phone deals I get and said I should check instore

So I just went to TheSource and got a L7 on a NOME 1183 ? (from what I remember the sales person telling Rogers on the phone). It was cheaper than getting it from Rogers Video cuz I got $100 ($50 gift card + $50 accessory credit...so got a BT headset) off the phone already priced at $209.99 on a 3-year and I have a $50 MIR that I got from my last visit to Wonderland.

My first three months of service are free (apparently some sort of corp promo) and activation was waived. Gonna be calling them in 7-8mths to see if I can get a retention plan that's better and maybe a HUP while at it.

[WorldIRC]

1183 is the basic EPP Corporate Plan. Still better then all the standard Rogers plans.

[express.items]

1183 is the basic EPP Corporate Plan. Still better then all the standard Rogers plans.

yea early evenings is an extra $5.. but apparently my first year it's free (same price as without early evenings)... so i got that cuz I'm planning on getting a retention plan by the end of my first year

[WorldIRC]

The advantage to the retention is you will still ahve your MSD on your account (HUP Benefits)

[express.items]

The advantage to the retention is you will still ahve your MSD on your account (HUP Benefits)

nice.. what's MSD stand for?

[st7860]

Multiple Subscriber Discount.

Bonus points if you know what MMP is.

[HBP]

I know this has probably been answered a million and one times in this thread. But is it possible to try and switch to one of these plans if you already have an existing contract.

They won't respond to the "Yeah, I've been looking around and I'm looking for a retention plan" because they know they've got you on lock.

How would you go about getting a wicked plan like this if you are already on contract?

[mark_in_2k]

I know this has probably been answered a million and one times in this thread. But is it possible to try and switch to one of these plans if you already have an existing contract.

They won't respond to the "Yeah, I've been looking around and I'm looking for a retention plan" because they know they've got you on lock.

How would you go about getting a wicked plan like this if you are already on contract?You can call retentions and tell them that Bell have offered you a great plan...blah blah...even if you have to say that you're willing to cancel your contract and pay the penalty to leave early, they will listen to what you say.

I've done this way before my contract was due to expire. I started simply by asking what's the maximum I would be paying if I was to cancel my contract. She asked me why I wanted to cancel, I told her about a great Bell deal, etc and she offered me a great plan and started me on another 3 yr term from that date. Was really simple, and I've done it a few times since then.

[trolldealhunter]

You can call retentions and tell them that Bell have offered you a great plan...blah blah...even if you have to say that you're willing to cancel your contract and pay the penalty to leave early, they will listen to what you say.

I've done this way before my contract was due to expire. I started simply by asking what's the maximum I would be paying if I was to cancel my contract. She asked me why I wanted to cancel, I told her about a great Bell deal, etc and she offered me a great plan and started me on another 3 yr term from that date. Was really simple, and I've done it a few times since then.

well said, problem is that they have you forever technically if you do it everyfew years...i think ill keep this one for 3years. By then im sure their will be more GSM competition besides just fido+rogers!

[Dab09]

Hey Everyone,

I have been reading through these threads for a few hours and maybe the best way to approach the situation is to just ask the RFD community.

What I Currently have:
Rogers Plan (month to month - No contract)

Corporate Business Plan - $18.00
200 Wkday/Unltd Wkend
Unltd Evenings
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Additional Services
Detailed Billing
Exact Pricing
Cdn Corporate Long Distance (10Cents/min)
Canada to US Long Distance
Network Features *
Enhanced Voicemail

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Charges**
Unltd Evenings - $5.00 - Monthly
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly
System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly

Now, I want to add 2-3 more phones the the plan I have as well as Rogers2Rogers. The phones aren't a huge deal beacuse i wont for a cell phone company. I would prefer to stay off a long term contract but it doesnt really matter.

Any advice or input is appreciated.

Thanks,

David

[EL820]

^^ You have a typical Gov't employee plan. You should be able to add upto 5 lines under your account number, depending on your credit history. Just call in and speak with a CS, or visit a local Rogers dealer.

You'll probably be required to sign 2 or 3 yrs term. with each line.

[Dab09]

^^ You have a typical Gov't employee plan. You should be able to add upto 5 lines under your account number, depending on your credit history. Just call in and speak with a CS, or visit a local Rogers dealer.

You'll probably be required to sign 2 or 3 yrs term. with each line.


What about adding Rogers2 Rogers

[EL820]

^^ You'll need to to discuss that with a Rogers CS rep.

To my understanding these corp plans are negotiated between Rogers & your company rep, and can't be changed. However, it's not written on stone. Just use your charm/negotiation skills. lol

Good luck.

[simms]

Hey Everyone,

I have been reading through these threads for a few hours and maybe the best way to approach the situation is to just ask the RFD community.

What I Currently have:
Rogers Plan (month to month - No contract)

Corporate Business Plan - $18.00
200 Wkday/Unltd Wkend
Unltd Evenings
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Additional Services
Detailed Billing
Exact Pricing
Cdn Corporate Long Distance (10Cents/min)
Canada to US Long Distance
Network Features *
Enhanced Voicemail

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Charges**
Unltd Evenings - $5.00 - Monthly
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly
System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly

Now, I want to add 2-3 more phones the the plan I have as well as Rogers2Rogers. The phones aren't a huge deal beacuse i wont for a cell phone company. I would prefer to stay off a long term contract but it doesnt really matter.

Any advice or input is appreciated.

Thanks,

David

I've got this plan too. You'd have to call Retentions and ask, you're in a good spot because 1) you're not under contract and 2) you could get a HUP if you sign on a 3 year.

[Rdub]

Hi,

Sorry to post another almost certainly repetitious question, but this thread is almost 350 pages long, and finding the exact information i need is proving a little daunting.

I signed up with rogers on a three year contract almost exactly 6 months ago. I'm getting (I think) 100 weekday and 1000 evening/weekend minutes (after 8 of course) with unlmited incoming for $25 per month plus $9 for voicemail and some number of text messages + SAF/911/ect.

Is it too early in my plan to call and try and get a retention plan? I'm more than comfortable bluffing and saying i'd pay the buy out.

Whats the best tactic to get them to offer me the retion plan?

Lastly, my father has a crappy bell plan on an expired contract, would the offer of bringing him over to rogers, on a single contract or as part of a family plan be any additional leverage?

Anyway, sorry if my question is one that has been repeated ad nauseum, but hopefully someone has the patience to help.

[ShaTR]

i know this is VERY off topic, but why don't you guyz change your options to show 40 posts per page. for me, this is only page 130 ;)

[WorldIRC]

i know this is VERY off topic, but why don't you guyz change your options to show 40 posts per page. for me, this is only page 130 ;)

Yes, ONLY 130 :)

[st7860]

Hi,

Sorry to post another almost certainly repetitious question, but this thread is almost 350 pages long, and finding the exact information i need is proving a little daunting.

I signed up with rogers on a three year contract almost exactly 6 months ago. I'm getting (I think) 100 weekday and 1000 evening/weekend minutes (after 8 of course) with unlmited incoming for $25 per month plus $9 for voicemail and some number of text messages + SAF/911/ect.

Is it too early in my plan to call and try and get a retention plan? I'm more than comfortable bluffing and saying i'd pay the buy out.

Whats the best tactic to get them to offer me the retion plan?

Lastly, my father has a crappy bell plan on an expired contract, would the offer of bringing him over to rogers, on a single contract or as part of a family plan be any additional leverage?

Anyway, sorry if my question is one that has been repeated ad nauseum, but hopefully someone has the patience to help.


1. Do NOT call 611
2. call 1-888-936-7283
3. you have been a customer for 6 months, so you can simply ask them for $25/mo, 250 day, unlimited weekends at 6, unlimited weekends, plus free call display. you usually do not have to negotiate for this plan, however if you are good at it, you can ask for further goodies like free voicemail or free long distance.

[ShaTR]

well, compared too

...but this thread is almost 350 pages long...

its much easier to navigate, and much faster to read

[Haz]

I figured everything you needed to know about getting these retention plans are pretty well summarized by Derek in the first post.

[bubble.tea]

well, compared too



its much easier to navigate, and much faster to read
Just thank your lucky stars RFD has enabled /search WITHIN a thread/. There are forums out there like HOFO., which though I've recommended it-have not yet enabled it...and I'll tell ya., with a thread with over 500 posts...let alone 5000., having that feature SURE SPEEDS THINGS UP :)

ne1 need a Rogers Plan? :lol:

[akz]

Just thank your lucky stars RFD has enabled /search WITHIN a thread/. There are forums out there like HOFO., which though I've recommended it-have not yet enabled it...and I'll tell ya., with a thread with over 500 posts...let alone 5000., having that feature SURE SPEEDS THINGS UP :)

ne1 need a Rogers Plan? :lol:

ROFL I love how those guys over there with high posts at hofo always say SEARCH THIS SEARCH THAT.. when the mods over there love combining everything into ONE HUGE SUPER THREAD... pisses me off how u cant search within a thread..

[simms]

1. Do NOT call 611
2. call 1-888-936-7283
3. you have been a customer for 6 months, so you can simply ask them for $25/mo, 250 day, unlimited weekends at 6, unlimited weekends, plus free call display. you usually do not have to negotiate for this plan, however if you are good at it, you can ask for further goodies like free voicemail or free long distance.

Are you just trying to give bad advice?
Call 611 and don't call retentions directly. They see where you're calling from, and if they know you called in directly to cancel, they know you've been fishing around..

[WorldIRC]

ROFL I love how those guys over there with high posts at hofo always say SEARCH THIS SEARCH THAT.. when the mods over there love combining everything into ONE HUGE SUPER THREAD... pisses me off how u cant search within a thread..

Hofo is about 50 times larger then RFD will ever be. Having a search feature enabled on a site like that takes an immense amount of resources, of which Howard obviously can't afford, or is willing to commit to yet. The search was down for the longest time completely until the upgrade to the current server was made.

[Yo-Q]

Good morning..

so I go this plan. 3 yr term 6 months unlimited

50/1000 eve weekend $20
ESS value pack $10
navigate mobile internet 7$
SAF/911 6.96/50
------------------------------------------------
44.45
nav mob int credit 7$
_____________________

37.45
taxes = 43.07


I think the 6 months is running out like now
I been cut off 2 times in 3 days because they didnt see my payment on friday. Saturday my phone is turned back on..
Monday night phone cut off again (temp suspension)

they got my outstanding payment so what is the problem here?

Please don't say something like just pay your freakin bill on time!
I do have my highspeed and cell together and my 12 month credit on my internet i guess expired cause I am paying 50 a month now for highspeed express when i use to pay 43 in total.

Do I have a shot of saving some money? Like with the cell phone this is really frustrating when they cut the phone off even after I just paid the outstanding amount. I feel like cancelling my phone. I feel this way also because I see how so many people are getting good deals, retention and EPP etc do i have a case here? to get a cheaper plan(s) or some kinda of savings?

thanks please be gentle on me.

[WorldIRC]

^EPP is only by eligibility.....

[5abSingh]

for anyone using google sms, what's the per use charge if i don't have a txt plan?

[trolldealhunter]

for anyone using google sms, what's the per use charge if i don't have a txt plan?


i believe its 5cents/kb

[st7860]

Good morning..



I think the 6 months is running out like now
I been cut off 2 times in 3 days because they didnt see my payment on friday. Saturday my phone is turned back on..
Monday night phone cut off again (temp suspension)

they got my outstanding payment so what is the problem here?
.

Then you should pay your ROGERS bill with your Credit Card. Unlike with Telus or Bell, when you pay a Rogers bill with a credit card, its reflected in your account status in nearly real-time.

In plain English that means if you have been cut off or are close to being cut off, a credit card payment to rogers has an effect almost immediately.

[Yo-Q]

ya I had bad experince with CC so that isnt an option. But I called in and Im unlimited till september actually so I guess I will wait to then before looking for a deal or something. Im back up and running now. just gotta keep the payments up tp date they dont mess around no more hah.

[bubble.tea]

for anyone using google sms, what's the per use charge if i don't have a txt plan?
sent sms is 15cents per event.

..........just gotta keep the payments up tp date they dont mess around no more hah.
Why would...and or SHOULD they mess around. They're a business-not a charity. ;)

[IceMan77]

I was told if I have a company code on my account and I want to get a retentions plan they will have to remove the company code. Is that true?

[bubble.tea]

I was told if I have a company code on my account and I want to get a retentions plan they will have to remove the company code. Is that true?
short answer., YES.

Quite Fortunate answer., No http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/lol.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gif

How did mine remain., God just keeps a watchful eye over me :)...sometimes. :lol:

[IceMan77]

short answer., YES.

Quite Fortunate answer., No http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/lol.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gif

How did mine remain., God just keeps a watchful eye over me :)...sometimes. :lol:

So i'm pretty much going to shoot myself in the foot by taking a retentions plan?

Wanna let me in on how i can keep my company code?

[bubble.tea]

So i'm pretty much going to shoot myself in the foot by taking a retentions plan?

Wanna let me in on how i can keep my company code?
Honestly, I just lucked out. You can emphasize that you will ONLY stay with Rogers if you don't loose your corporate identity.

[simms]

Honestly, I just lucked out. You can emphasize that you will ONLY stay with Rogers if you don't loose your corporate identity.

Yet another thing I learn before I make my call...

Glad to hear it earlier before it was too late, eh?

[IceMan77]

Just made the call and they still can't do it without taking my corp code off.

Any of you had any luck getting the SE w810 from retentions? The lady said it's not available on retentions. For some reason, I don't believe her.

[bubble.tea]

.......... For some reason, I don't believe her.
For my own reason., the HANDFUL of people who've claimed they DID get it from retentions...I'm doubting their truth also haha. Of course as always-WHO KNOWS with cxR. It's a mystery they truly only have one name, and not fifty.

[Haz]

Just made the call and they still can't do it without taking my corp code off.

Any of you had any luck getting the SE w810 from retentions? The lady said it's not available on retentions. For some reason, I don't believe her.I've called them before and was told that they have it. I read somewhere (likely HoFo) that if they are out of stock, it won't show up on their system as at all.

[nic0921]

hi,

today i got a really good retentions deal (i've been with rogers for over 5 years)...it included a free phone (option b/w motorola v551 and nokia 6101) and the $35 shipping fee waived. Since I couldn't make up my mind (I didn't know a thing about either phone!), he told me he'd leave a note in my file that I'm eligible for this offer. He also suggested that I look up models I want and call back to see what the cost would be. I'm really happy about this because I just purchased a pink razr in December, and although i'm happy with its looks, it has been on the fritz as of late... can someone suggest what phone i should ask for? Oh, he also offered me a new razr and BT headset for $49...

also, i was wondering if it's possible to add rogers2rogers to my deal? I was told it would cost $5 to add it...but has anyone got it for free? or know how to get it for free? :D :D ...if not, it's ok, i guess i'm pushing my luck!

thanks so much :)

[bubble.tea]

.................. I just purchased a pink razr in December, and although i'm happy with its looks, it has been on the fritz as of late.................
what did you do to it?!?!?!? 6 months and you're crashing it?

[HappyDaze]

My W810i arrived at my parents house today! 1 question: I don't know what paper work it comes with, but would I be able to send out for both the $50 MIR and the free FM transmitter?

[trolldealhunter]

My W810i arrived at my parents house today! 1 question: I don't know what paper work it comes with, but would I be able to send out for both the $50 MIR and the free FM transmitter?


i think its too late for the MIR..but the FM transmitter?!?

[bubble.tea]

........ would I be able to send out for both the $50 MIR and the free FM transmitter?
where there's a will-there's a way ;)

JUST DO IT!

[HappyDaze]

i think its too late for the MIR..but the FM transmitter?!?

Too late????? I was told by the CSR that it wouldn't be a problem. Oh well, I'm sure I could complain about it if it becomes a hassle.

[trolldealhunter]

Too late????? I was told by the CSR that it wouldn't be a problem. Oh well, I'm sure I could complain about it if it becomes a hassle.


ya me too, my problem is that i got a V3...supposidly excluded from the MIR..:(

[Intricated]

also, i was wondering if it's possible to add rogers2rogers to my deal? I was told it would cost $5 to add it...but has anyone got it for free? or know how to get it for free? :D :D ...if not, it's ok, i guess i'm pushing my luck!The first rep I talked to about getting my entire family on retention plans said she would give me R2R for free for all the plans (well she said "with the plan", but I repeated the whole plan including R2R for $25, which she confirmed), but I called back the next business day to confirm the account changes and the second rep said there was no mention in any of my family's files about it being included.

The guy even looked at the average minutes used in the past 3 months for all 4 of the accounts, and the 250 daytime and unlimited weekends and early weeknights is more than enough for my family's needs, so I didn't push any further for R2R.

Another poster earlier in my same situation was able to get R2R for all 4 accounts. So looks like it's possible, and as with many things regarding the Customer Relations Department, it depends on the rep.

[trolldealhunter]

The first rep I talked to about getting my entire family on retention plans said she would give me R2R for free for all the plans (well she said "with the plan", but I repeated the whole plan including R2R for $25, which she confirmed), but I called back the next business day to confirm the account changes and the second rep said there was no mention in any of my family's files about it being included.

The guy even looked at the average minutes used in the past 3 months for all 4 of the accounts, and the 250 daytime and unlimited weekends and early weeknights is more than enough for my family's needs, so I didn't push any further for R2R.

Another poster earlier in my same situation was able to get R2R for all 4 accounts. So looks like it's possible, and as with many things regarding the Customer Relations Department, it depends on the rep.



i was able to get it on all 4 lines..but i had to renew contract for 3yrs...i have called CxR back and everytime i mention this deal they have no clue for the most part and are shocked to read the notes on the account !!!

[keithse]

I received my W810i today thru UPS, it doesn't come with MIR form and I don't see the $50 MIR deducted from the invoice. Did your package come with MIR?
For the FM transmitter, I'm lucky to pick up a coupon from the local retailer, so it shouldn't be a problem as long as you send the required info such as proof of purchase, S/N and IMEI number found on the box.

My W810i arrived at my parents house today! 1 question: I don't know what paper work it comes with, but would I be able to send out for both the $50 MIR and the free FM transmitter?

[ElectricEclipse]

Anyone know when the w900i is gonna be available at rogers?

[IceMan77]

I received my W810i today thru UPS, it doesn't come with MIR form and I don't see the $50 MIR deducted from the invoice. Did your package come with MIR?
For the FM transmitter, I'm lucky to pick up a coupon from the local retailer, so it shouldn't be a problem as long as you send the required info such as proof of purchase, S/N and IMEI number found on the box.

You got the w810 through retentions?

[WorldIRC]

It won't be released...no 8 fiddy.

[trolldealhunter]

Is this FM transmitter MIR good for only the W810? or any new activation?

[Shearer]

Where can I find the FM transmitter MIR?

[espeed]

in your experience guys,

does negotiating produce any results when you still have 1 year of contract left (my case)?

Cuz I tried today and couldn't even get some free text messages added in, even though I've been with Rogers for years

Thanks

[Mad.Whack]

in your experience guys,

does negotiating produce any results when you still have 1 year of contract left (my case)?

Cuz I tried today and couldn't even get some free text messages added in, even though I've been with Rogers for years

Thanks
free text messaging is relatively hard to get. I don't think all CSR can do it or they might not know how to.

But 1 year left in a contract is nothing, I've negotiated with 2.5 years left.

[trolldealhunter]

free text messaging is relatively hard to get. I don't think all CSR can do it or they might not know how to.

But 1 year left in a contract is nothing, I've negotiated with 2.5 years left.


Negotiating is one thing, renewing your contract is another...

[keithse]

yes, renewed my contract for 3 years and got HUP through customer relation on last friday, and received it this morning through UPS.

You got the w810 through retentions?

[keithse]

I picked up one coupon for the FM transmitter from a rogers retailer near my office.
It's located at Lesile and north of Hwy 7

Where can I find the FM transmitter MIR?

[rfdmember]

how much is the w810i when u sign a retention plan?
how about the razr/headset? someone said $49?
is the free 6101 deal still alive, can anyone confirm?

[MrDisco]

i need help. i'm a newb when it comes to cell phones. i want that new w8 something or other phone from rogers. where's the best place to buy one on a 3yr contract with a corp. plan?

[keithse]

I got the W810 for $150 through rogers customer relation.
My tier allows me to get a W810 as HUP for $325 - $50 MIR, but the customer relation person further apply $125 credit towards my next bill to bring it down to $150.

how much is the w810i when u sign a retention plan?
how about the razr/headset? someone said $49?
is the free 6101 deal still alive, can anyone confirm?

[keithse]

you can look at your rogers online account to get an idea how much you are supposed to pay at different hardware upgrade. And then call in customer relation and ask if they can further give you any discount.
I actually called customer relation the 2nd time in order to get the discount. The first time I called the customer relation, he offered me the same as what I saw from my online account.

i need help. i'm a newb when it comes to cell phones. i want that new w8 something or other phone from rogers. where's the best place to buy one on a 3yr contract with a corp. plan?

[MrDisco]

you can look at your rogers online account to get an idea how much you are supposed to pay at different hardware upgrade. And then call in customer relation and ask if they can further give you any discount.
I actually called customer relation the 2nd time in order to get the discount. The first time I called the customer relation, he offered me the same as what I saw from my online account.

no no..i'm a brand new customer so it wouldn't be a hardware upgrade. i was just wondering if there was any pricing difference between rogers online (or retail store) and a place like pac mall. same with corp. plans - does it matter where i go?

ultimately i just want the best deal on a w810i and a $20/month package.
(how is this phone anyway?)

[tchai]

free text messaging is relatively hard to get. I don't think all CSR can do it or they might not know how to.

But 1 year left in a contract is nothing, I've negotiated with 2.5 years left.


Me too.... Got a new contract even with 2.5 years left on it !
I did it in Dec 2005

[akz]

Me too.... Got a new contract even with 2.5 years left on it !
I did it in Dec 2005


LOL ive negotiated with just 1 month of having a new contract rofl its funny as longas they keep you its all good to them dosnt matter :)

[bubble.tea]

I'm looking to take over 2 contracts, because we are in need of....you guessed it 2 new lines. Instead of just creating two new lines, I found 2 people who are desperately trying to get rid of their accounts, so I figured I'd do them a favour by taking them over...yes I'm that nice of a guy :).

Presently have 3 lines all std retention with a nice twist of course (I mean this is bubbles we're talkin' bout ;)).

Called in-today and have a pending agreement to photocopy the best of the 3 currently, onto the 2 new ones we're taking over., plus 1 or 2 goodies thrown in-to ALL 5 lines+ a renewal., no discussion of hardware as currently no need.

What I am however keen on getting is Unlimited Incoming. Has anyone received this for a great price. I got a counter suggestion of $50 for 250 + unlim incoming. Basically seems like UI is a $20 add-on-Not what I wanted. I asked to get is at 50%., but no go. Gonna sleep on it and try again...Doesn't rogers have a UI offer to counter Fido's at $25 or $30???

[keithse]

From my previous experience, I will open a new line through rogers authorized dealer such as chinese stores in pac mall. I currently have 4 wireless accounts, all opened through those places. I have no idea about the corp plan. As for retention plan, usually you are not entitled to it in new activation, however the dealer usually will offer the first 6 months unlimited local calling, so they will put you in the cheapest $20 monthly plan anyway. After 6 months, I will call the customer relation to change to retention plan.
As for the W810i, I just receive it today, so haven't spent too much time on it yet. But it's all good from the many reviews found in Hofo.

no no..i'm a brand new customer so it wouldn't be a hardware upgrade. i was just wondering if there was any pricing difference between rogers online (or retail store) and a place like pac mall. same with corp. plans - does it matter where i go?

ultimately i just want the best deal on a w810i and a $20/month package.
(how is this phone anyway?)

[ShaTR]

I'm looking to take over 2 contracts, because we are in need of....you guessed it 2 new lines. Instead of just creating two new lines, I found 2 people who are desperately trying to get rid of their accounts, so I figured I'd do them a favour by taking them over...yes I'm that nice of a guy :).

Presently have 3 lines all std retention with a nice twist of course (I mean this is bubbles we're talkin' bout ;)).

Called in-today and have a pending agreement to photocopy the best of the 3 currently, onto the 2 new ones we're taking over., plus 1 or 2 goodies thrown in-to ALL 5 lines+ a renewal., no discussion of hardware as currently no need.

What I am however keen on getting is Unlimited Incoming. Has anyone received this for a great price. I got a counter suggestion of $50 for 250 + unlim incoming. Basically seems like UI is a $20 add-on-Not what I wanted. I asked to get is at 50%., but no go. Gonna sleep on it and try again...Doesn't rogers have a UI offer to counter Fido's at $25 or $30???

If they don't, why not just go with fido's. it may only be 100/150 min, but at least its billed per second.

[HowEver]

no discussion of hardware as currently no need.


This is silly. If you have to extend these contracts to take them over then get the new hardware discounts that come to you as your payoff for the contract extension.

It's you choice: Rogers loses $$$ by discounting new phones for you, which you can sell, or you lose the $$$ you would have made selling these phones. Alternatively, see these as backup phones just in case one or more of your 5 phones gets lost, stolen or stops working.

You'll thank me later...

[bubble.tea]

I've got a corp disc., which translates into ***** i'M THE jUGGERNAUT ;)

There's a problem with PacMall. I'M IN OTTAWA.

those of you with the W810., I'd encourage you to test the BT right away. I've had one of my friends pick it up., and notice that BT is weak...to the point that holding in the opposite hand gets crackly., to the extreme.

Thankfully it's under 5mins., so he returned it and got a good one.

I'm sure it's just a fluke., but you never wanna screw around., I don't agree with 30mins., being enough time to truly aggressively and thoroughy test all features of a phone :( 60mins would be more reasonable., but oh well-guess 30 is better than NO minutes hehe.

[ShaTR]

hey, i was just reading the fido website, and that fido2fido thing got me thinking, what is included in rogers2roges?????

is it just phone calls, or does it include text and canadian LD as well??? because if its the text and candian LD, thats HYPE!!!

anyone know??

[bubble.tea]

hey, i was just reading the fido website, and that fido2fido thing got me thinking, what is included in rogers2roges?????

is it just phone calls, or does it include text and canadian LD as well??? because if its the text and candian LD, thats HYPE!!!

anyone know??
:D Keep dreaming dude.

officially R2R is 1000/2500 LOCAL MOBILE minutes.

R2R LD is campus calling.

free texting., is only on family plans...and SOME at that.

Okay I found out 25/30 unlim incoming IS an INSTORE special., but CxS SHOULD have it??? guess i'll have to ask again.

[ShaTR]

:D Keep dreaming dude.

officially R2R is 1000/2500 LOCAL MOBILE minutes.

R2R LD is campus calling.

free texting., is only on family plans...and SOME at that.

Okay I found out 25/30 unlim incoming IS an INSTORE special., but CxS SHOULD have it??? guess i'll have to ask again.

crushed my deams again, eh bubbles :lol:

ah well, maybe next year it'll be a bit better. so how can i get my hands on campus calling. and does campus calling local and LD only work with others who have it, or is it free to anyone with rogers????

[bubble.tea]

crushed my deams again, eh bubbles :lol:....

I've chatted with you in pm before., but I can't help but throw in a nice cynical comment your way. In Arabic Sha-Tir or ShaTr means "smart"...so I'm always chucklin' to myself when you come up with these dreams of yours ;) Ironic that one who is called Sha-Tir., doesn't know :lol:.

Campus Calling., though not guaranteeably., SEEMS to make it's annual appearance during September University season.

Not sure if you have to CALL ONLY others with campus calling or not..my guess is yes., HENCE the campus to campus name.

[ShaTR]

Yeah, that makes since. Ah phooey! :mad:

The nick is actually shatter. As in broken glass, and has nothing to do with its Arabic translation. My name is actually Shahid, an Arabic name. My initials are STR. By now, I’m sure you get it.



Btw, my personal outlook on it is that it takes a truly smart man to ask questions. How else can one acquire knowledge?

Point is, being smart has is not the same thing as being knowledgeable. ;) And you, my friend, are very knowledgeable on this subject, so i may as well be smart about it, and ask you :)

[HBP]

OK, the plan I just got was $25

250 daytime, evenings + weekends after 6, caller id included...

she said it was absolutely impossible to get this plan for $20 unless you make it after 8... is that true?

i also got 3 months everything free, but i guess that comes standard...

was there anything else i should have enquired about?

[skanji]

OK, the plan I just got was $25

250 daytime, evenings + weekends after 6, caller id included...

she said it was absolutely impossible to get this plan for $20 unless you make it after 8... is that true?

i also got 3 months everything free, but i guess that comes standard...

was there anything else i should have inquired about?

dude, are you happy with your deal? does it fit your needs? are you ok with the price?

[bubble.tea]

Yeah, that makes since. Ah phooey! :mad:
....Btw, my personal outlook on it is that it takes a truly smart man to ask questions. How else can one acquire knowledge?
...Point is, being smart has is not the same thing as being knowledgeable. ;) And you, my friend, are very knowledgeable on this subject, so i may as well
be smart about it, and ask you :)

Of course., WELL SAID., and couldn't agree more :)



........ is that true?........i also got 3 months everything free, ........was there anything else i should have inquired about?
1)short answer "yes"
2)are you sure it's "everything"?
3)there's always something else to 'enquire' about.

[tchai]

Here is what I got offered in my 1st call for the new Sony Ericsson W810i MP3 phone w/ 512MB

Phone
------
Sony Ericsson W810i
$249.99

Plan
----
$25 + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
Unl. Wknights starting at 6pm
Unl. Wkends
250 min/month
1000 min. Long Dist. in Canada
Call Display
6 months Unl. local calling

I know ppl have gotten the phone for only $150.
Do you think I should haggle for more stuff and price down to $150?

I currently have the NEC Corp. Plan

I am not an employee of NEC but I got it because Retentions used it to match Telus's 1 year FREE offer last year.

Suggestions?

[bubble.tea]

.....Suggestions?
yah., take your winnings., SHUTUP., and RUN!!!! :lol:

[tchai]

So, you think I got a good deal already? Not fight for something more? Maybe $150 Sony Ericsson W810i

BTW, I have 1.5 years left of a 3 years plan


yah., take your winnings., SHUTUP., and RUN!!!! :lol:


Phone
------
Sony Ericsson W810i
$249.99

Plan
----
$25 + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
Unl. Wknights starting at 6pm
Unl. Wkends
250 min/month
1000 min. Long Dist. in Canada
Call Display
6 months Unl. local calling

[TheFuteballer]

thats a great deal, i also say take it and run :lol:

[Haz]

So, you think I got a good deal already? Not fight for something more? Maybe $150 Sony Ericsson W810iI think you got a good deal. I was offered $250 & no admin fee for the W810i on corp HUP the end of May was told I still had 6 month before I'm elgible (meaning $10 charge per month). Called back June 10th and was told the price of the phone went up by $50 and I would have to pay the admin fee! :mad:
BTW, I have 1.5 years left of a 3 years planThen you're lucky. They told me it's 24 months between HUPs for us corp clients now.

[tchai]

Really? 24 months HUP for corp. clients?
Let me verify that I am not getting a HUP service charge on it ($35?)


My bro just got a new cell phone for $0 and $0 admin last month being on corp. plan
He has the 12 month HUP with PriceWaterHouseCoopers

Think he got a sweet phone

Motorola V635i ($159.95 for new activations on shoprogers.com)
Integrated 1.23 Megapixel Digital Camera
Video Capture/Playback/Download
MP3 Player
Downloadable MP3's, ring tunes & real tunes




I think you got a good deal. I was offered $250 & no admin fee for the W810i on corp HUP the end of May was told I still had 6 month before I'm elgible (meaning $10 charge per month). Called back June 10th and was told the price of the phone went up by $50 and I would have to pay the admin fee! :mad:
Then you're lucky. They told me it's 24 months between HUPs for us corp clients now.

[bubble.tea]

fight for a better plan
do you hear how you sound? Rogers is BUSINESS. Why would they THROW more money at you un-justifiably.

In business..NEGOTIATION is key, train your mind to think of dealing with Retentions as a negotiation. You are not fighting. Fighting is for BUMS in alleys. What you are doing is presenting yourself as a loyal and firm advocate of Rogers, only wishing to be rewarded for it. It's a mental and how-you-come-across type thing ;)

$25 vs $20 to skanji.., of course everyone prefers to save $60 over the year :rolleyes:, but how many people would be bothered to call in to cxR and play this dance?

You who got the w810 are very fortunate., seemingly it comes and goes with availability., your price is disgusting.

You with the v635 (brothers hup)., yes good price., my friend was OFFERED (yes he didn't even ask for it) received a 50% credit towards that very phone hehe., I thought that was stellar (ronypal., another nice word for you ;)).

[ShaTR]

yah., take your winnings., SHUTUP., and RUN!!!! :lol:

...around in a circle till you get tired, and collapse on the floor.... :idea: breaking the very phone you just acquired :lol:

sry, that was blatant post whoring

[bubble.tea]

...around in a circle till you get tired, and colaps on the floor.... :idea: breaking the very phone you just aquired :lol:

sry, that was blatant post whoring
lol ;)

You're banned for 1 minute-for that display of un-ShaTr-like behaviour lol.

[ShaTR]

lol ;)

You're banned for 1 minute-for that display of un-ShaTr-like behaviour lol.

aw crud :mad:. it was the bad spelling, wasn't it :lol:

[simms]

Finally called Retentions..

Got offered this for 20/mth+SAF+911+taxes...

250 daytime
WN/WE 8pm
100 LD
CD
VM

R2R (but I wouldn't use this anyways)

They would trade me VM for 125 SMS...

[trolldealhunter]

Finally called Retentions..

Got offered this for 20/mth+SAF+911+taxes...

250 daytime
WN/WE 8pm
100 LD
CD
VM

R2R (but I wouldn't use this anyways)

They would trade me VM for 125 SMS...

good deal, i opted to pay 5 more to get Wn/We at 6pm :P

[ShaTR]

Finally called Retentions..

Got offered this for 20/mth+SAF+911+taxes...

250 daytime
WN/WE 8pm
100 LD
CD
VM

R2R (but I wouldn't use this anyways)

They would trade me VM for 125 SMS...

thats the sickest yet IMO. voicemail and 100LD AND rogers2rogers. wow, what did you do to get this man!!??

i got the r2r, but no voicemail or LD. i figured with rogesr2rogers, i don't need early evenings cuz most of my friends are on rogers phones. and if their not, no chattin from 6-8. DENIED :D

[simms]

thats the sickest yet IMO. voicemail and 100LD AND rogers2rogers. wow, what did you do to get this man!!??

i got the r2r, but no voicemail or LD. i figured with rogesr2rogers, i don't need early evenings cuz most of my friends are on rogers phones. and if their not, no chattin from 6-8. DENIED :D

Really? I actually think it's OK, not great.

I'd rather have a hybrid between corp/retention:
I DO NOT HAVE THIS PLAN, this is my dream..
20/mth
250day
WE/WN 6pm
100LD*
125 SMS*
CD
e-VM

R2R would be nice, but not necessary..
But basically the ones in * are the ones I'm asking for.. it's not much.

[tchai]

Wow... that's sweet. I tried my best to convince the CxR to give me VoiceMail but I failed. I think my plan is ok. But I just need the W810i down to CAD$150

Here is what I got compared to yours

$25/month=================$20/month
----------=================----------
250day=====================250day
WE/WN 6pm===============WE/WN 6pm
N/A=======================125 SMS
Call Display================Call Display
N/A=========================R2R
1000 Long Dist.=============100 Long Dist.


Guess u beat me flat out.
:lol:

Does the other party need to have R2R in order for your R2R to work?




Really? I actually think it's OK, not great.

I'd rather have a hybrid between corp/retention:

20/mth
250day
WE/WN 6pm
100LD*
125 SMS*
CD
e-VM

R2R would be nice, but not necessary..
But basically the ones in * are the ones I'm asking for.. it's not much.

[trolldealhunter]

Wow... that's sweet. I tried my best to convince the CxR to give me VoiceMail but I failed. I think my plan is ok. But I just need the W810i down to CAD$150

Here is what I got compared to yours

$25/month=================$20/month
----------=================----------
250day=====================250day
WE/WN 6pm===============WE/WN 6pm
N/A=======================125 SMS
Call Display================Call Display
N/A=========================R2R
1000 Long Dist.=============100 Long Dist.


Guess u beat me flat out.
:lol:

Does the other party need to have R2R in order for your R2R to work?


this is what i got

25/mo

250dytime
eve/we 6pm
CID/VM for 1 yr - can call to get free after 1 yr
unlim 3mo
R2R

[ShaTR]

yeah, i got a crappy one then.

just 20 250min
CID
evn @ 8
rogers2rogers
free 3 months

everyones starting to make my plan seem like crap. and ive been with rogers for 10 yrs, and have 5 phones on my acct :mad:

i wonder if calling back and asking for 100LD or VM will work.

[simms]

Wow... that's sweet. I tried my best to convince the CxR to give me VoiceMail but I failed. I think my plan is ok. But I just need the W810i down to CAD$150

Guess u beat me flat out.
:lol:

Does the other party need to have R2R in order for your R2R to work?

Nono, that was my ideal plan... I wish I had that.

I called them back! HAHAHA I'm SOLD!

17/mth
250 daytime
EW 8pm (+5 for 6pm)
VM
CID
125 SMS
100 LD
and 3 months unlim call, txt, video, messaging.

Beautiful.

Only problem is that now if I renew for 3yrs, I have to pay a PreHUP fee of $70...

So is it possible to get this plan NOW, then wait 7 months, then ask them to upgrade my phone? But if I sign this contract for 3 years... doesn't the counter reset - or does it only count from the last time I HUPped?

[HamsterGirl35]

I was never able to negotiate for the R2R......they insisted that I have to pay for $5.00 for R2R....... :(

this is what i got

25/mo

250dytime
eve/we 6pm
CID/VM for 1 yr - can call to get free after 1 yr
unlim 3mo
R2R

[ShaTR]

i suppose i can say my plan is for $18/mo because of rogers VIP discounts.. is that why some of you guyz are saying $18???

[chiumanji]

strange i tried that 188 number it it doesnt work. guess i'll have ot call from my cell

[trolldealhunter]

i suppose i can say my plan is for $18/mo because of rogers VIP discounts.. is that why some of you guyz are saying $18???


VIP discounts? explain please!

[ShaTR]

bundled rogers services get 10% or 15% discount. works wen you put ur internet, cable, and phones on a single bill. or just 2 of them works too.

[WorldIRC]

My Corp plan is actually $18...no VIP discounts.

[WorldIRC]

I may call into retentions tomorrow. I don't think I have enough daytime minutes...I feel like I'm gonna go over.

[simms]

Mine is $17. I don't qualify for VIP discounts b/c I only use Rogers for cellular.

If I was a VIP customer I would put it in my post... this is my retention deal as it stands.

[trolldealhunter]

so i can call in and ask for VIP status, i have rogers home phone+cellular!


edit: i called and only got a 5% rebate :( >:( >:(

[trolldealhunter]

k guys i sent the rebate away for 50 off NEW activations for monthly plans...what is the defn of a new activation, do exisiting phones that have been added a new contract count?

[ShaTR]

i guess your only bundleing 2 of your products or something.

-i get internet high speed extreme 6mbps PM'd with 3web for 35 - 15% VIP = 31.25

-and 2 bucks off per phone (they only knock off the plan, not the features) so thats another 10 bucks a month.

-and 15% off my cable bill.

btw, thats why those $50 plans are so good. the'll knowck off 5 bucks on VIP so its only costing you 45 a month. and that includes SAF+911, so its actually a 37.50 plan for 500/700+ min, CID, early evenings, and wutever else you can get them to throw in.

[trolldealhunter]

i guess your only bundleing 2 of your products or something.

-i get internet high speed extreme 6mbps PM'd with 3web for 35 - 15% VIP = 31.25

-and 2 bucks off per phone (they only knock off the plan, not the features) so thats another 10 bucks a month.

-and 15% off my cable bill.

btw, thats why those $50 plans are so good. the'll knowck off 5 bucks on VIP so its only costing you 45 a month. and that includes SAF+911, so its actually a 37.50 plan for 500/700+ min, CID, early evenings, and wutever else you can get them to throw in.


with shaw i pay 47 taxes in a month for digital cable, cable on 3 other TV's as well as high speed internet :D, its good 2 b a studenT!

[espeed]

free text messaging is relatively hard to get. I don't think all CSR can do it or they might not know how to.

But 1 year left in a contract is nothing, I've negotiated with 2.5 years left.

so wait...when you guys negotiate don't you need your plan to almost be ending though? Cuz if you still had a year left like me, it would be really hard to negotiate, cuz the CSR's know you still are bound to their contract for another year still. So that leaves you with no bargaining chips for still another year...

I am thinking that you guys who are having success negotiating better plans on this thread, are nearing the end of your contracts? Correct me if I'm wrong...

[WorldIRC]

Rogers has 3 year contracts...if you only have 1 year left, and you are willing to guarantee them another additional 2 years of business, they will help ya out.

[HowEver]

According to st7860 earlier in this thread, you need only be with Rogers a few months to negotiate one of these deals.

Rogers has month-to-month, one year, two year and three year plans. Some people have received less than 3 year retention deals.

[bubble.tea]

......what is the defn of a new activation, do exisiting phones that have been added a new contract count?
would you define that as a "new activation"? :rolleyes:

[simms]

would you define that as a "new activation"? :rolleyes:
:D cheers

[trolldealhunter]

would you define that as a "new activation"? :rolleyes:


Why would i direct a question to myself?? :confused:

[simms]

I called about the plan I have and the PreHUP stuff...

17/mth
250 daytime
EW 8pm (+5 for 6pm)
VM
CID
125 SMS
100 LD
and 3 months unlim call, txt, video, messaging.

And basically if I renew now, that doesn't change the date of my next HUP. So I could call retentions anytime without worrying that my HUP date would change!

[WorldIRC]

^HUP dates never have anything to do with contract renewal dates.

[bubble.tea]

I called about the plan I have and the PreHUP stuff...

17/mth
250 daytime
EW 8pm (+5 for 6pm)
VM
CID
125 SMS
100 LD
and 3 months unlim call, txt, video, messaging.

And basically if I renew now, that doesn't change the date of my next HUP. So I could call retentions anytime without worrying that my HUP date would change!
Simmy., is this a new line? do you have 3??? How come keep listing it like we don't know already you are servicing Ted Rogers? :D

[simms]

Simmy., is this a new line? do you have 3??? How come keep listing it like we don't know already you are servicing Ted Rogers? :D

Hahaha actually I might wanna think about replicating this one eh?
I only called twice! :D

[pmdoit]

Hi, guys

what i got for 3 (was in a familly plan before)

Each line:
$20($25-$5credit)+$6,95+$0,50
250 daytime
e-we from 6pm
vm
cid
100 ld
r2r
3 months unlim call, txt, video, messaging
1 Razr v3+bluetooth $49
2 Razr v3+bluetooth $99

Good deal?

[espeed]

Me too.... Got a new contract even with 2.5 years left on it !
I did it in Dec 2005

so do you have to extend your present contract to 3 years or something?

Does the new contract have to go in units of years?

And lastly, is it worth it to extend at this time, because I hear that there will be new phones and new technology that may make the current generation of cellphones obsolete?

[kew]

well, i just rogers twice using *611, but i got worse deals that the one i have right now. currently i have a family plan 100 shared and weekends free with caller id on one of them for 68$ total, sucks, cause of the minutes. i tried to get a better deal, but instead it went to 80$. i was offered 100 minutes on each phone with weekends free starting from 9pm on friday till 8am on monday. and caller id on one of the phones, cause the other one doesnt have a display no need. it ended up being 80$, and that was crazy high. i told them about the other plan 250mins, for 20$, but he said that one expired in may so he cant offer me that one anymore. any luck from others?

[Vickel]

dont call *611
call the 1-800 number retentions direct line

[pmdoit]

well, i just rogers twice using *611, but i got worse deals that the one i have right now. currently i have a family plan 100 shared and weekends free with caller id on one of them for 68$ total, sucks, cause of the minutes. i tried to get a better deal, but instead it went to 80$. i was offered 100 minutes on each phone with weekends free starting from 9pm on friday till 8am on monday. and caller id on one of the phones, cause the other one doesnt have a display no need. it ended up being 80$, and that was crazy high. i told them about the other plan 250mins, for 20$, but he said that one expired in may so he cant offer me that one anymore. any luck from others?
BS just got my deal few minutes ago
btw my familly plan was 500 shared, cid for each,e-we from 6pm,umlimited between us for $85

[file888]

So all you guys get these good plans after using their service for at least 6 months?

[kew]

thanks everyone, clears it up all now, but cant call today, i'll call tomorrow, gotta finish grad speech

[BrgnHunter]

deleted.

[ElectricEclipse]

thanks everyone, clears it up all now, but cant call today, i'll call tomorrow, gotta finish grad speech
I belive rogers rentions line is closed on a sunday, cause a few sundays ago i called in and no1 picked up after like 30min waiting lol. Called on the Monday and I got some1 in 5min.

[style.js]

i have the following plan with rogers:

500 anytime minutes
unlimited eve & w/e after 8pm
cid
basic vm
cdn ld at $0.07 per min
us ld at $0.10 per min

i don't have txt msg or r2r, but what i have is more than enough for my usage.

all for $20/mth - $5 mthly credit - 15% disc - another 10% disc = $11.47 + saf + 911

total bill including taxes comes to $21.76 without over usage.

Whatz??!!!!
Are you sure about this plan?
:confused:

[the watcher]

Whatz??!!!!
Are you sure about this plan?
:confused:

me want also :confused:

[simms]

dont call *611
call the 1-800 number retentions direct line

They know where you're calling from. The number isn't released to the public, even for CALL BACKS. If they know you call directly in, they're less likely to give you a retention package that's worth it.

To get my plan, I called *611 both times. Use some common sense - why would you even call direct? If they think you're really going to cancel, they WILL give you more benefits.

i have the following plan with rogers:

500 anytime minutes
unlimited eve & w/e after 8pm
cid
basic vm
cdn ld at $0.07 per min
us ld at $0.10 per min

i don't have txt msg or r2r, but what i have is more than enough for my usage.

all for $20/mth - $5 mthly credit - 15% disc - another 10% disc = $11.47 + saf + 911

total bill including taxes comes to $21.76 without over usage.

I'm calling shens, in 500 pages of posts I've never seen a 500 anytime below $30. On top of that you're factoring in VIP discounts and some other 10% discount??

Highly unlikely.

[st7860]

dont call *611
call the 1-800 number retentions direct line

i wholeheartedly agree. When you want a retention/good cell phone plan, call these numbers directly.
Rogers: 1-888-936-7283
Telus Mobility:1-888-936-7283
Fido: 1-888-259-3436


from Rogers, as shown below, I have the $25/mo 250 daytime + unlimited evenings at 6pm, and unlimited weekends. I am not a corporate customer nor do I work for any corporate employers with employee plans such as Canada Post, Mcdonalds, etc. I simply called 1-888-936-7283 and , having had a rogers phone for the mandatory 6 months, got the plan as shown. You don't need to say you want to cancel nor make any threats. however, you WILL have to extend your contract to a total of 3 years from the date you call(not 3 years + what you have)

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/628/rogers3iy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Calling *611 or 611 is an absolute no no unless you're only asking for ordinary plan changes. Any rogers person you speak to has the ability to add legitimate comments on your account. If you do not navigate the voice menus successfully, you could very well end up speaking to an average joe CSR who is not specially trained nor has the authority to grant you the plans you want. only the staff at the retentions number have the authority to grant you plans above a normal consumer. However, of course, if you work for a big company that has an employee plan, the regular CSRs at *611 can add it for you upon proof of employment

[simms]

Calling *611 or 611 is an absolute no no unless you're only asking for ordinary plan changes.
False. I called *611 directly and I have a better plan than you do..


If you do not navigate the voice menus successfully, you could very well end up speaking to an average joe CSR who is not specially trained nor has the authority to grant you the plans you want.

Uh, sure, if you're stupid, you could end up signing up for 500 channels of HDTV, but I'm pretty sure people at RFD aren't that dumb.

However, of course, if you work for a big company that has an employee plan, the regular CSRs at *611 can add it for you upon proof of employment

Also false. I didn't have to prove anything when I called in. They asked for my name, number, postal code and birthday.

So how about you try *611 for once and actually see how it works? You're banking on calling the 1888 number based on the fact people are too dumb to say "Wireless" "Cancel my plan" "Yes" "Cancel cellular service" and then their phone number.

Maybe it's because I was on Corp and now I have more than Corp, but you haven't proven why calling the 1800 is better other than saying "people are stupid and will say the wrong things".

Whereas if you actually have the intention of calling to cancel, you can surely bet they KNOW where you're calling from and will adjust their plans accordingly.

Maybe there's a reason why I have a better plan than you do because I've called *611 instead. Either way, I'm happy with my plan so to anyone reading this post, it's really your own choice.

Both will get you to the same place. One is banking on the fact that you're too stupid to ask to cancel. The other shows genuine desire to cancel, and therefore better plans. Give me ONE advantage of calling the line directly.

But why ask me? At then end of the day, I don't know you, you don't know me - so if you don't get as much as other RFD'ers do by calling the 1800, as long as you're happy, they have another customer.

[st7860]

I have no idea about corporate plans since i don't work for a designated company such as Mcdonalds, Canada Post, Loblaws, etc. But any joe that can show a legit pay stub can get a corporate plan by calling *611 anyway.

I did not have to say I want to cancel, nor did I have to negotiate. I just called Customer relations at 1-888-936-7283. Calling *611 and saying you want to cancel is like playing russian roullette, sometimes you get lucky, other times, boom , whoops, then what if you get a dum dum csr that says "ok no problem, you'll be cancelled at your next monthly cycle"

In the old days of 2001, with Fido you could call Customer Service and make funny threats to get free phones whenever you felt like it, but with Rogers you don't have to do that anymore. You just call and ask for either the $25 250 daytime + evenings weekends or(not available sometimes) the $50 for 700 daytime + evenings weekends.

[simms]

I did not have to say I want to cancel, nor did I have to negotiate. I just called Customer relations at 1-888-936-7283. Calling *611 and saying you want to cancel is like playing russian roullette, sometimes you get lucky, other times, boom , whoops, then what if you get a dum dum csr that says "ok no problem, you'll be cancelled at your next monthly cycle"


Then no offense, but you don't know how to bargain or ask for a deal.
I'm not going to post what I said to the rep, but they've been trained to try to get you to sign on for another 3 years regardless.

To what you posted, I would say "Wait a second, I'm just not happy with the service that I've been getting from Rogers. Is there anything you could do to accomodate my needs?"

You can bet your retention plan that they will try to spend 2 minutes adding on R2R or campus calling or whatever you ask for than try to explain to their supervisor why they lost ANOTHER potential income stream.

You and I both want the RFD'ers best interest in mind. At the end of the day it's up to them to call in and ask for what they want.

[BrgnHunter]

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[simms]

so you haven't seen the plan...and that makes it non existent? what makes you such an expert?

you can call it whatever you want...bottom line, i have the above plan and that's how much i'm being billed for.

oh, the 15% discount is not vip discount...it's bundle. the 10% is just an added bonus :D ...my other line only gets the $5 mthly credit and the 15%.

I didn't say it was non-existent, I just called shennigans on it. It's just hard to believe, that's all.

Nice, never knew Rogers gave away % discounts either.

[BrgnHunter]

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[raskal]

first you said
the 10% is just an added bonus :D

now you state

the 10% is just a bonus that was left on erroneously.


inquiring RFDers want to know... which is it?

[Vaxine]

Ok I have posted this before but I will post this again. Sometime ago like 2 weeks I called Rogers *611 and then got transferred to Retention. My contract expires very soon . This is what I got ... Also I called just before they close ... Toronto time they close at 9 pm on weekdays so I called like 8.50 pm if that did make a difference. I also offered my company MSDS code.
This is what I got....
$20-NO SAF-I confirmed this....
250 daytime minutes.
100 LD minutes
evenings and weekends from 6-8am
Free Caller ID
The new Sony W.... forgot the numbers (orange one ) for $129 .
Seemed a good deal .
Hopefully this helps someone. :lol:

[WorldIRC]

Still crap, but its an improvement now that it includes $USD...new Canada / US calling plans for Rogers:

I wonder if that 33% discount for essentials counts on these.

Long Distance Saver 35
$6
35 mins
17c/min in bucket
30c/min extra

Long Distance Super Saver* (to be Renamed Long Distance Saver 100)
$12
100 mins
12c/min in bucket
25c/min extra

Long Distance Saver 200
$20
200 mins
10c/min in bucket
10c/min extra

[nkwu]

I am already using a comparable plan to the$25 dollar one posted in the original post.

I was just wondering if I could call and try and get these some extra features.

I am interested in campus calling, how much is this regularly. I think I'm using an employee plan that's not in my name(not 100% sure), if I were to qualify for campus callling, I would need the plan in my name right? If I wante dto change the account to my name is it possible? If so , I wouldn't get employee pricing, correct?

Thanks.

[bubble.tea]

the plan is $20........

Well I've conferred., and it seems this bloody plan WAS in existence at one point. DAM YOU. :twisted:

People thinking about getting it: IT WAS ABUSED-AS A RESULT IT RECEIVED MASSIVE AUDITING PENETRATION. IT DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE. EVEN IF IT REMOTELY DOES., YOU BETTER BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE HIGHEST SCRUTINY IN GETTING IT-i.e. ONLY your corporate Telecom Rep (officially) can put you on it: Verify you belong to the respective corporation., verify you are entitled to it., for starters.

BrgnHunter-Enjoy your plan., I'm sure it's the envy of many :)

[simms]

I am already using a comparable plan to the$25 dollar one posted in the original post.

I was just wondering if I could call and try and get these some extra features.

I am interested in campus calling, how much is this regularly. I think I'm using an employee plan that's not in my name(not 100% sure), if I were to qualify for campus callling, I would need the plan in my name right? If I wante dto change the account to my name is it possible? If so , I wouldn't get employee pricing, correct?

Thanks.

I don't think it's possible to get campus2campus and corp. I think the two are exclusive... either you're a student or you're with a corporation. You might be a summer intern and a uni student, but Rogers might figure it out and remove one or the other.

[bubble.tea]

I don't think it's possible to get campus2campus and corp. I think the two are exclusive... either you're a student or you're with a corporation. You might be a summer intern and a uni student, but Rogers might figure it out and remove one or the other.
Can't have 2 msd codes. One or the other.

*suggest "Mutually Exclusive"?

[biggunstwo]

can anyone comment on how this deal compares to the ones you guys are getting with rogers... is it good?

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4169/page16kr.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=page16kr.jpg)

[WorldIRC]

Those are Bell Corporate Plans

[simms]

Can't have 2 msd codes. One or the other.

*suggest "Mutually Exclusive"?

Thank you, missed that in my post. ;)

[simms]

can anyone comment on how this deal compares to the ones you guys are getting with rogers... is it good?

Oh, that's not bad either, my company gets that too. The mobile browser is only at 100KB though. and I think the SAF is 7.95, not 6.95. And they also charge an activation fee of $35.

Also I don't know about the legalities of posting that corp plan here... I would remove it in case.

[st7860]

can anyone comment on how this deal compares to the ones you guys are getting with rogers... is it good?

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4169/page16kr.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=page16kr.jpg)

wow. the stellar communications group plan that you posted even has a $15 add a phone option

[tchai]

so do you have to extend your present contract to 3 years or something?

Does the new contract have to go in units of years?

And lastly, is it worth it to extend at this time, because I hear that there will be new phones and new technology that may make the current generation of cellphones obsolete?


Yes I had to renew my contract for 3 years. I didn't have to extend it. My contract went back to 0 and counting 3 years. Not balance contract + 3 year term.

Well, its worth while to renew for 3 years as you can call back 6 months to 1 year and extend your contract another 3 years + get a new phone cheap (or $0)

[WorldIRC]

Just called into retentions.

I will get the following plan:

250 DAYTIME + 25 DAYTIME CORPORATE
Evenings and Weekends at 8
Caller ID
100LD Minutes

$20 / month.

Then I pay $5 for Voicemail
$10 for 2500 SMS

[MrSquirrel]

Just called into retentions.

I will get the following plan:

250 DAYTIME + 25 DAYTIME CORPORATE
Evenings and Weekends at 8
Caller ID
100LD Minutes

$20 / month.

Then I pay $5 for Voicemail
$10 for 2500 SMS

thats UNLIMTED wknd/evn right?

will this work if im on pay go since december?

[ShaTR]

called into retentions again because they messed up my aunt's plan which was supposed to have rogers2rogers calling on it. they couldn't put it back on, but offered me this. its not that great, but good for a light user.

100 anytime min
1000 evenings and weekends @ 6PM
rogers2rogers calling
CID
$25 with NO SAF or 911 fee

considdering its early evenings and weekends and rogesr2rogers for basicaly $17.50 + SAF + 911, its not a bad plan. perhaps not for everyone, but definatly good if you mostly call rogesr phones and mostly call during evenings/weekends. just thought id share

[WorldIRC]

thats UNLIMTED wknd/evn right?

will this work if im on pay go since december?

Of course.

[the watcher]

rogers messed up my account, i got my deal through retention 6 months ago including 6 months unlimited. i called last week and they said my unlimted for some reason ended on the 1st of june and not on the 23rd of june like its suppose to so they will extend my unlimited to 1st of july as a bonus. i agreed.
i call back today to confirm and lady says my unlimited doesn't end on july 1st but starts on july 1st for 3 months lol
so i'm getting a total of 9 months unlimited :lol:

[GSD]

Hey Everyone,

I have been reading through these threads for a few hours and maybe the best way to approach the situation is to just ask the RFD community.

What I Currently have:
Rogers Plan (month to month - No contract)

Corporate Business Plan - $18.00
200 Wkday/Unltd Wkend
Unltd Evenings
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Additional Services
Detailed Billing
Exact Pricing
Cdn Corporate Long Distance (10Cents/min)
Canada to US Long Distance
Network Features *
Enhanced Voicemail

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Charges**
Unltd Evenings - $5.00 - Monthly
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly
System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly

Now, I want to add 2-3 more phones the the plan I have as well as Rogers2Rogers. The phones aren't a huge deal beacuse i wont for a cell phone company. I would prefer to stay off a long term contract but it doesnt really matter.

Any advice or input is appreciated.

Thanks,

David

I have this plan also on a month to month basis. I have been offered 1 yr w/o SAF if I renew for 1yr. Or the Emergency plan for $12.45 inc 40 mins.

If I want a hardware upgrade I have to commit 2yrs and get 1yr w/o SAF. I also have to contact Corporate Services for the upgrade.

Any opinions or thoughts?

Thx

[tchai]

Thats exactly what I am getting now
But Rogers CSR says that its not a Corporate plan
But an EMPLOYEE PLAN !


Just called into retentions.

I will get the following plan:

250 DAYTIME + 25 DAYTIME CORPORATE
Evenings and Weekends at 8
Caller ID
100LD Minutes

$20 / month.

Then I pay $5 for Voicemail
$10 for 2500 SMS

[ElectricEclipse]

Hey guys and gals finally getting my phone. It will be under my dads name because he previously had a 2-year contract with Rogers for my sisters who recently went with bell. This way I can get a better plan. When he called the other day, hey told them he'll take the previous plan they offered a few weeks ago which was:

250min
ev/wk from 8pm
CID

The rep brought up his account and said that he is no longer a Roger’s wireless customer because his last bill for the account was over 60days ago. He asked to speak to the manager, and basically tried to get the same plan again that they offered. The funny thing is that the manager said something along the lines of "Why do you want to come back with Rogers when 2 months ago you said that Rogers isn't sufficing your needs and that you're going to go with bell". This is true my sister new cell phone is with Bell and my dad told him this phone is for himself and that the old contract was for my sister and now she's with bell cause they had the phone they wanted. The manage said "ok", and gave worked him the same plan but with a bonus. He'll start me off on a $27/mth contract for the first month then switch me over to the same plan for $20, because I need to be an existing wireless customer to get it for $20. Originally they were giving me $130 for the w600i, but since I wasn't an existing customer on the system he could only give it for $160. So he waved the first month so it would be completely free so the phone will basically come to $130. He also waived the activation fee and since I'll be a new Rogers’s wireless customer I get the first 3 months free. :)

[tchai]

Nice nice
I know mgrs can do way more then the regular CSRs

Hey guys and gals finally getting my phone. It will be under my dads name because he previously had a 2-year contract with Rogers for my sisters who recently went with bell. This way I can get a better plan. When he called the other day, hey told them he'll take the previous plan they offered a few weeks ago which was:

250min
ev/wk from 8pm
CID

The rep brought up his account and said that he is no longer a Roger’s wireless customer because his last bill for the account was over 60days ago. He asked to speak to the manager, and basically tried to get the same plan again that they offered. The funny thing is that the manager said something along the lines of "Why do you want to come back with Rogers when 2 months ago you said that Rogers isn't sufficing your needs and that you're going to go with bell". This is true my sister new cell phone is with Bell and my dad told him this phone is for himself and that the old contract was for my sister and now she's with bell cause they had the phone they wanted. The manage said "ok", and gave worked him the same plan but with a bonus. He'll start me off on a $27/mth contract for the first month then switch me over to the same plan for $20, because I need to be an existing wireless customer to get it for $20. Originally they were giving me $130 for the w600i, but since I wasn't an existing customer on the system he could only give it for $160. So he waved the first month so it would be completely free so the phone will basically come to $130. He also waived the activation fee and since I'll be a new Rogers’s wireless customer I get the first 3 months free. :)

[Kurosaki-Ichigo]

I am currently in a $20 family plan (There are 2 people currently in the plan and the 6 months of unlimted is ending soon).

I am student and have only been with rogers for 6 months. I am just wondering what kind of plan could I possible get? It seems most people are getting the $25 - 250 min, we/wn 6pm, 1000 minutes LD, CID. I suppose I could go with that plan, but I am basically looking for any extras (such as r2r and campus 2 campus )

My father on the other hand has been with rogers for roughly 3 years. He is eligible for the corporate plan. I am just wondering what plans would he have access to and any other discounts/extras through his corporate plan. Also, is there any chance to possibly waive off the SAF fee? I've read about some people getting away with it so I'd thought that I should at least try for my father.

After reading some advice, some people have suggested making offers from other companies such as fido. I am just wondering if anyone had any decent plans from fido and etc that I could use as a reference when making my call to retentions.

I'm also wondering if I do succesfully get decent renention plan, does my 3 year contract that I originally signed up for basically gets reset?

Well, I'm going to call for both phones, so hopefully I can snatch some extras as well.

THANKS for all the help.

[paaji]

any recommendations on Flip phone within $150 range. I checked the rogers.com those are only one available through retentions as well or ???
thanks

[warthunder2k]

Just wanted to mention that to have the plan mentionned on forst page (200min, unlimited week ends and days after 8pm, free caller id & free phone w/ 2 yrs contract) you dont have to be a customer of Rogers, I'm not a customer, called in, mentionned the plan and they offered it to me.

[bubble.tea]

Just wanted to mention that to have the plan mentionned on forst page (200min, unlimited week ends and days after 8pm, free caller id & free phone w/ 2 yrs contract) you dont have to be a customer of Rogers, I'm not a customer, called in, mentionned the plan and they offered it to me.
Firstly the plan in IP is 250daytime., not 200. Secondly., being the first daring soul to make such a claim., I doubt you'll find no one will give you any more credibility, TILL you prove your claim...how can you prove it....well

I guess ONLY way is to pm me with your number, and I can act as your representative to this community. Any claims by yourself will LACK the important key piece of information is WHEN you created this line...which as you claim was when you called the cxR number and did a "first".

[warthunder2k]

Firstly the plan in IP is 250daytime., not 200. Secondly., being the first daring soul to make such a claim., I doubt you'll find no one will give you any more credibility, TILL you prove your claim...how can you prove it....well

I guess ONLY way is to pm me with your number, and I can act as your representative to this community. Any claims by yourself will LACK the important key piece of information is WHEN you created this line...which as you claim was when you called the cxR number and did a "first".

Wow no need to think you are the all important passport to credibility. If you read what I wrote, I was talking about the plan on the first page, not the first post. This one:

''Originally Posted by rn
I can't take full credit for this awesome deal - I got the original info from De-sisive in the Request a deal forum..
Anyhow if you're a rogers customer, call Rogers Customer Relations (1-888-936-7283)
The plan is as follows
$25
200min day
unlimited we/wn 6pm
free call display
1 year contract
$25 V300 phone (refurbised) (there is an admin fee for changing phones that 32.50 - they agreed to cut it in half to 17.25)''


I only asked about the 20$/month plan

200min, unlimited week ends and days after 8pm, free caller id & free phone w/ 2 yrs contract, 3 months unlimited calls & SMS.

It used to be that you needed to be a customer of roger first, but it seems that not anymore. It may vary according to CRS though as she mentionned that the cant offer this to everyone.

[bubble.tea]

Wow no need to think you are the all important passport to credibility. If you read what I wrote, I was talking about the plan on the first page, not the first post. This one:
............

Well though certainly not by any means the "passport"...but I'm told I come quite close to it ;).

Lol...why would you not specify the Retention plan vs the plain one were vaguely (till your follow-up) referring to.

So let me get this clear. You called Customer Retentions (the number listed in IP) and they created for you a new NON-RETENTIONS account?

Okay this is weird. There's no such quote by RN on page 1. Where did you quote it from?

[warthunder2k]

Yes I called the Customer Retentions number (number given in post 1) and it worked for me. Also the post you are reffering to is post number 4, and is mentionned various times after that in pages 2 and 3. Why would I make this up? I have no advange in making this up.

[bubble.tea]

My initial reaction was assuming you got a retention deal. Now that you clarified it WASN'T. I can buy it.

Ultimately Retentions is in effect a plain Rogers Department., so yeah sure WHY wouldn't they be able to activate a new plan.

What I'm puzzled is WHY you did it through them., rather through regular service/online/dealer. From your deal., it doesn't seem to be any much of a special deal you got...hence my continued bewilderment. You got a REFURBISHED V300. I mean GEEZ. Yuck. :lol:

[ShaTR]

I'm not surprised this plan is going public now. seems every company is offering something similar. bell and telus are consistantly after my business, and their plans are a little better than the rogers offer. the only thing that makes hte rogers for me is rogers2rogers. if bell or telus has bell/telus2rogers, i would be sold :lol:

[atforum]

is there any way prepaid members upgrading to monthly plans get such deals without contract (or with 1 year contract)?? :confused:

and does univ have corporate deals with them?? I am not sure if my school has one. Is there any way to find it and get some hot deals

[bubble.tea]

............ if bell or telus has bell/telus2rogers, i would be sold :lol:
they do :confused: at least I know Bell has M2M for SURE. I can't see how Telus wouldn't have it as well.

[warthunder2k]

My initial reaction was assuming you got a retention deal. Now that you clarified it WASN'T. I can buy it.

Ultimately Retentions is in effect a plain Rogers Department., so yeah sure WHY wouldn't they be able to activate a new plan.

What I'm puzzled is WHY you did it through them., rather through regular service/online/dealer. From your deal., it doesn't seem to be any much of a special deal you got...hence my continued bewilderment. You got a REFURBISHED V300. I mean GEEZ. Yuck. :lol:

The saga continues... I called to check the best deal they could get me, I did not order anything. And would you quit it with your im-better-than-you, it's quite annoying.

[bubble.tea]

...I called to check the best deal they could get me, I did not order anything. ....
?? This has got to be one of the greatest noob posts ever in here. Are you reporting back what plan they offered? Are you reporting back what you were looking for? What exactly is your intention?

Quite an inconsequential post imo. Sorry but when you make posts like this, when Many others contribute slightly (if not a LOT) more...(lil' ol') myself included, kinda makes it hard to know what you're doing in here. Are you asking for help? or just post-whoring it up?

I could retract all my posts...and say I'm beneath you (would that make you feel better?), somehow though anyone who I've helped both on the scenes and BEHIND may attest to the opposite :) (just the truth). Sowwie.

Remember..this is a retentions thread. You are the one who came in posting about a NON-RETENTION plan. It just threw me off. Like entering a thread about cars., and telling us about your motorbike. You almost had me when you said you called into Retentions..but even THEN you didn't follow through with a plan offer...lol just left it hanging :D

[warthunder2k]

Enough... you are an idiot who somehow thinks he is better because he has posted more than the others on an internet forum. I think my post had a very valid point, for people who do not yet have a contract and want to be with rogers well this is a better deal than you are offered through the ''regular'' deal. And I think everyone but you understood that, thus it says something about you, and not very positive at that.

[st7860]

Enough... you are an idiot who somehow thinks he is better because he has posted more than the others on an internet forum. I think my post had a very valid point, for people who do not yet have a contract and want to be with rogers well this is a better deal than you are offered through the ''regular'' deal. And I think everyone but you understood that, thus it says something about you, and not very positive at that.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=high+five


rogers retentions 1-888-936-7283
telus mobility retentions 1-877-279-3100
or 416-279-3100 client.loyalty@telus.com
fido retentions 1-888-259-3436

[warthunder2k]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=high+five

Glad to think I'm not the only one that thinks that way! Will stop highjacking the thread now, back to the rogers deal.

[bubble.tea]

:rolleyes:., should've figured you were related to this troll you've managed to awaken from under the bridge. Review back about 100 posts...you'll see a very public & clear verbal cautioning given to him about spamming this thread. Seems you are heading for the same end by head mods yourself.

Stop spamming this thread st7860 or you'll be banned. ~post 5008.


When you're done being a pissy-doesn't-know-your place noob, and decide to show some respect for seniors around here, come back and try being a little more intellectually sounding. No wonder you got a refurbished V300. :D

[st7860]

Glad to think I'm not the only one that thinks that way! Will stop highjacking the thread now, back to the rogers deal.

a V300 phone has a lot more power than some of the current phones, most notably, it has the ability to store MP3 ringtones. only a noob would diss the V300

[bubble.tea]

a V300 phone has a lot more power than some of the current phones, most notably, it has the ability to store MP3 ringtones. only a noob would diss the V300
oh you wanna debate the V300. Okay let's.

The V300 was my first Cellphone. Acquired Feb 2004. In the Cellular Industry, that is like seven generations ago. It's LIGHTNING YEARS OLD.

Yes the V300 was among the first in line of the VXXX series of Motorola, and the foundation for a long line of superb and outstanding releases thereafter.

I studied the V300, modded it it quite thoroughly, flash/flexed it, applied various V600 (triplets) and v3 Flexes to it, even UNLOCKED myself TWO of them (using nothing more than straight software online and no special hardware) to send overseas where they are working sufficiently-even now.

In this thread where people have bragged about receiving the V3 + BT headset for $50., Getting the V300 for $25 (and a refurb) at that doesn't sound like much of a hot deal worth mentioning. a V551..meh maybe., More likely a V361 which has advanced MUCH beautifully over the introductory model of the V300.

The V300 IS an amazing phone...but by todays standards what it has-FAILS to receive even a meritorious mention as a "great" phone when ALL other Motorolas (to mention but a few) have far exceeded it's performance in EVERYWAY. ;)

[st7860]

oh you wanna debate the V300. Okay let's.

The V300 was my first Cellphone. Acquired Feb 2004. In the Cellular Industry, that is like seven generations ago. It's LIGHTNING YEARS OLD.

Yes the V300 was among the first in line of the VXXX series of Motorola, and the foundation for a long line of superb and outstanding releases thereafter.

I studied the V300, modded it it quite thoroughly, flash/flexed it, applied various V600 (triplets) and v3 Flexes to it, even UNLOCKED myself TWO of them (using nothing more than straight software online and no special hardware) to send overseas where they are working sufficiently-even now.

In this thread where people have bragged about receiving the V3 + BT headset for $50., Getting the V300 for $25 (and a refurb) at that doesn't sound like much of a hot deal worth mentioning. a V551..meh maybe., More likely a V361 which has advanced MUCH beautifully over the introductory model of the V300.

The V300 IS an amazing phone...but by todays standards what it has-FAILS to receive even a meritorious mention as a "great" phone when ALL other Motorolas (to mention but a few) have far exceeded it's performance in EVERYWAY. ;)

I am referring to BOTTOM OF THE BARREL phones. the V3 is getting close to an 'everywhere' phone but its not quite that cheap yet. a Refurbrished V300 is suitable as a bottom of the barrel phone. Just last year I bought a brand new Nokia 3220, also a bottom of the barrel phone and it CAN'T use Realtrax nor MP3 ringtones. It was only this spring that bottom of the barrel phoens started to have MP3 ability.

[bubble.tea]

Well...okay if you specify "bottom of the barrel". I'll meet you half way on that one then. But still., mp3 ringtone compatibility pales imho to other features; faster UI, slimmer design (v551/v361), NEWER technology, AND MAINLY BLUETOOTH (which the v300 as you know missed the boat on). There are other bottom line phones nowadays with all those features, so meh...as a last resort for dirt cheap..ok the v300 is BETTER than nothing., but still there's a way to go.

Funny you should be such a firm advocate on it actually. Yesterday when I went into Rogers Video to pick up my flagship model I noticed the rep had a near PRISTINE V300 sitting on his PC. I was so embarassed to see it there. As if this poor rep doesn't have the sense to maximize his discounts (do they get any?) and get a high end phone to demo than that antique. Seeing it made me think I was back in early '04 when it first came out. Man was I feeling sorry for the poor kid.

[kmchow]

Everyone has their own different cellphone needs and expectataions. Even though the V300 doesn't have all the "basic" features that even a V361 has these days, I think the deal is still a good one b/c he paid just $25 for a phone on a 1 year contract. At the end of one year, he's a free man. Most customers don't like being locked in for 3 years. Sadly, I am locked in for 3 years. :(

[bubble.tea]

........... I think the deal is still a good one b/c he paid just $25 for a phone on a 1 year contract. At the end of one year, he's a free man. Most customers don't like being locked in for 3 years. Sadly, I am locked in for 3 years. :(
True-I can respect that-for some contracts are the Devil incarnate :cheesygri. At the same time...who're we kidding. Who else are we going to go with?

Frankly, even if a rep reaches out and ***** slaps me-I wouldn't leave Rogers. My account with them is..shall we say TRUMP>? :D

p.s. I'm in for 3 also ;)

[ShaTR]

they do :confused: at least I know Bell has M2M for SURE. I can't see how Telus wouldn't have it as well.

i dunno if they do or not, but i think you missed the joke. i call 97% rogers phones, so i would want bell2rogers or telus2rogers calling :lol:


btw, v300 is an excellent phone. was a 3rd phone, and got it when it came out 3 yrs ago or something. but its now just an avg shmo phone. retentions will usually give you a VERY CHEAP free v551 if not free when signing a contract, so the v300... no point. no bluetooth really holds it back. if it had bluetooth, diff story. i probably woulda kept it if it did, as i drive stick, and a headset VERY convenient.

anyways, still a very nice phone. easy to hack and seem edit, nice screen and camera, good feel and flip, durable and solid, not as many quirky problems like the newer ones (or so ive noticed from my razrs and slvr), and looks quite nice too. :) (still have it as my backup)

[bubble.tea]

i dunno if they do or not, but i think you missed the joke. i call 97% rogers phones, so i would want bell2rogers or telus2rogers calling :lol:............

Lol..yes I did miss that one :cheesygri.

RepRetention: Morning, Sir, how may I provide you with sexcellent service today?
ShatR: yes, I would like "Rogers2Bell2Telus unlimited" added to my plan for free...on second thought please give me countryFido on my Rogers plan and I'll bear your unborn child :lol:

dammit., why won't you people let me thrash that V300 in peace :D

[ShaTR]

Lol..yes I did miss that one :cheesygri.

:lol:

dammit., why won't you people let me thrash that V300 in peace :D

cuz i had one. its like an old car. i used to have one, so i still love it.

but agreed, it aint much compared to current standards. its a 3yr old phone!

[bubble.tea]

cuz i had one. its like an old car. i used to have one, so i still love it.....

Well so did I...but it just doesn't compare with my S710, V635, L7, and most recently newly added to the family W810i :D

Though (as previously mentioned) I unlocked and sent 2 V300's back home, I couldn't stand the shame, and recently sent them a wicked BNIB V551 (I bought for $120) unlocked/added with our national language pack, which my grandparents are enjoying...doubt it they'll even remotely test the BT on it though....I did just in case mind you :lol:

[ShaTR]

Well so did I...but it just doesn't compare with my S710, V635, L7, and most recently newly added to the family W810i :D

Though (as previously mentioned) I unlocked and sent 2 V300's back home, I couldn't stand the shame, and recently sent them a wicked BNIB V551 (I bought for $120) unlocked/added with our national language pack, which my grandparents are enjoying...doubt it they'll even remotely test the BT on it though....I did just in case mind you :lol:

of course not.

i liked my w600i very much, but for me, phone is a tool, not a toy, so i went with the L7 and gave the w600i to my bro.

i REALLY hope sony makes a phone thats as small as the razr or slvr. the software and interface are much better on the sony's. i just hate big bulky stuff in my pockets, and not too fond of the swivel designed models either. i don't even wear a wallet, i keep a money clip, and a slim case for my smokes, so the slvr is great for me. only prob is i keep checking my pocket to see if i remembered to take it out of my car :lol:

Oh, and the reception on moto's tends to be much better than SE's. the w600i would cut off in my basement, and my bro's old T-somthing wouldn't even work in the basement. both had 850 band. No motorola ive ever had does that, not even my OLD v60 with 1900 band.

OH, thats another thing, the v300 with an extendable metal antenna from ebay would get full bar in my basement for reception :D that was wikid! i never had reception problems with that phone!

[bubble.tea]

You guys'll kill me now :lol:. All this talk about the V300 reminded me of my good fortune (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308090) when I bought mine about two years ago. :D

[EL820]

Well so did I...but it just doesn't compare with my S710, V635, L7, and most recently newly added to the family W810i :D


How much did you get the w810i for?

[WorldIRC]

I've now officially left Rogers...well my account is still active till I can sell it. I am on Telus Mike now getting 50% reimbursed for my plan which is cheaper then I could ever get on Rogers ;)

Anywho..
My 3 year:

250 daytime
Evenings / Weekends at 8
Caller ID
100LD in Canada
$20 / month

is now up for grabs for who ever wants it.

[grilw]

Hey guys

Hate to interrupt your nostalgic moment here :P , but I have a small question .

My 6 months of unlimited service have JUST ended yesterday , and I am wondering if there is anything I can do , any argument I can use to ask them to give me 6 more months of unlimited service .

I remember somebody in this thread , many many pages ago saying that they succeeded in doing what I'm trying to do , but lets face it , I am not going to read 100 pages of posts .

Thanks for NE help ! :)

BTW , don't overrate the V635 , mine just came back from repair for the second time :P This time the people over at Motorla have had enough and they just gave me a brand new machine , so far so good .

I wish I haven't bought a Motorola , SE is soooooo much better .

[Pyro]

Glad to think I'm not the only one that thinks that way! Will stop highjacking the thread now, back to the rogers deal.
You definetely are not the only who think that way

@ griwl
i think getting another 6 months unlim involved renewing your contract again since its a promo given to new renewels

[warthunder2k]

You definetely are not the only who think that way

@ griwl
i think getting another 6 months unlim involved renewing your contract again since its a promo given to new renewels

Thank you

[bubble.tea]

Hey guys

Hate to interrupt your nostalgic moment here :P

...........but lets face it , I am not going to read 100 pages of posts .
....BTW , don't overrate the V635 , mine just came back from repair ...............

1. What's wrong with nostalgia :lol:
2. what's wrong with 100 pages of verbal diaorrhea?
I've heard rumours of the renewal MID-CONTRACT becoming slightly impossible now...but I doubt that fully. Has Rogers FINALLY clued in on what MANY people have been doing for the past several years? fyi, I've been on fos for only 5 months of the past 3 years. (first 3months, and recently renewed). Definately not an abuser like many otherse here-by any means.
3. Sorry to hear about your v635. Mine has been a beastmaster. Never skipped a heartbeat.
How much did you get the w810i for?
4. Let's just say I think I'll have the Scarlet Letter on my hide if I tell you guys how much.
WorldIRC...wow Telus won you over eh? Congrats., details on that plan of yours. hup available., tenure, when last hup done, when contract ending...you know...the USUAL sort of specifics required :D

[WorldIRC]

Telus did not win me over....the company willing to pay 50% of my bill did ;)

I'm on the Mike Work Canada 50 plan...400anytime minutes to Canada or TO the USA w/ Caller ID and Voicemail for $50 - 50% (my cut).

[bubble.tea]

Telus did not win me over....the company willing to pay 50% of my bill did.....
you mean your employer?

[WorldIRC]

Yup....

[rad456]

For those of you in Edmonton, the Rogers local calling area extends west out to Edson, South to Wetaskawin or Ponoka, an east at least to Camrose.

53 minute call to Edson cost 53 cents with Pay as You go Evenings and weekends. No LD!

[bubble.tea]

Yup....
what kinda lame employer you have that they don't pay for ALL of your bill?

[WorldIRC]

They do...but I wanted a larger plan...so I have to pay the difference...which happens to be half.

[tjuzer]

what kinda lame employer you have that they don't pay for ALL of your bill?

Very nice.

[mrken]

What corporate plan can one employed by the Ministry of Transportation expect?

[TheFuteballer]

You would have to check with your employer for that

[bubble.tea]

They do...but I wanted a larger plan...so I have to pay the difference...which happens to be half.
ahhh., that's nice., shoulda guessed you wouldn't have been satisfied with the base EPP plan lol.

[bubble.tea]

What corporate plan can one employed by the Ministry of Transportation expect?
not a very accomodating one.

[amasri]

Just called retentions.

i had 3 phones on family plan with 600 Min. to share and was paying $110 plus (SAF+tax+call ID)

I got the following plan for each phone

250 mins daytime
Free Weekends and Evenings From 6 PM
FREE CALL ID
100 mins (Canadian Long Distance)
Unlimited Local Rogers 2 Rogers
6 Months Unlimited Local Calling/Text/Video Messaging (YES 6 Months)
Activation Fee waived ($35)

For $20 + SAF + TAX for each phone


PHONES
i got 3 phones :

Nokia 6103 $29.99
Motorola V361 $99.99
SE w600 $129.99

1) did i get a good deal ?
2) i did not get the mp3 value pack with my v361 ? why ? is there a way to get it ? (the free memo. card + phone ear + usb cable)
3) your input on the three phones ?

Thank you

[trolldealhunter]

Just called retentions.

i had 3 phones on family plan with 600 Min. to share and was paying $110 plus (SAF+tax+call ID)

I got the following plan for each phone

250 mins daytime
Free Weekends and Evenings From 6 PM
FREE CALL ID
100 mins (Canadian Long Distance)
Unlimited Local Rogers 2 Rogers
6 Months Unlimited Local Calling/Text/Video Messaging (YES 6 Months)
Activation Fee waived ($35)

For $20 + SAF + TAX for each phone


PHONES
i got 3 phones :

Nokia 6103 $29.99
Motorola V361 $99.99
SE w600 $129.99

1) did i get a good deal ?
2) i did not get the mp3 value pack with my v361 ? why ? is there a way to get it ? (the free memo. card + phone ear + usb cable)
3) your input on the three phones ?

Thank you


good deal, but you may need to cough up another 5 per line for Voicemail!!, i got the same as you except 25 a month and VM incl.

[kmchow]

True-I can respect that-for some contracts are the Devil incarnate :cheesygri. At the same time...who're we kidding. Who else are we going to go with?

Frankly, even if a rep reaches out and ***** slaps me-I wouldn't leave Rogers. My account with them is..shall we say TRUMP>? :D

p.s. I'm in for 3 also ;)
But isn't the latest news is that by late 2007, you can now take your ph# (ph# portability) with you if you leave Rogers? So you can jump to Fido to stay with GSM and jump/back forth between Rogers/Fido? But technically, we'll still be with Rogers! :cheesygri

So the guy with the one year contract for a V300 for $25 is perfectly timed to jump! I think ph# portability is good for consumers. Surely that will even the playing field out with Rogers HUP.

In another 1.5 years, if Rogers won't give me a good ph# for cheap/free, I'm going to be jumping to Fido as a new customer! I had to sign in Nov05 for a 3yr contract to get my free ph#!

[bubble.tea]

Just called retentions.

i had 3 phones on family plan with 600 Min. to share and was paying $110 plus (SAF+tax+call ID)
..........
1) did i get a good deal ?
2) i did not get the mp3 value pack with my v361 ? why ? is there a way to get it ? (the free memo. card + phone ear + usb cable)
3) your input on the three phones ?

Thank you
1. I should think so. :) Enjoy your new not-so-much-anymore VIP special pricing.
2.no idea. the phones I deal with (V635/W600/W810i) comes with it standard.
3.Meh., do you want my opinion of those phones (plain and simple)., or do you want to tell me WHO is going to be using them, and what type of cellphone user are they-and how they will enjoy those phones?

So you've now separated your family plan into 3 separate accounts? Or are they all secondary and tertiary lines on a primary line?

Reason I ask is that IF you did the LATTER, I would STRONGLY recommend you to call and have them split them all up IMMEDIATELY. (Unless your plan has a company code and as such is entitled to corp.hup), the new hup eligibility method is horrible for family plans.

But isn't the latest news is that by late 2007, you can now take your ph# (ph# portability) with you if you leave Rogers? So you can jump to Fido to stay with GSM and jump/back forth between Rogers/Fido? But technically, we'll still be with Rogers! :cheesygri

So the guy with the one year contract for a V300 for $25 is perfectly timed to jump! I think ph# portability is good for consumers. Surely that will even the playing field out with Rogers HUP.
.........
Like I said, if you ever think there'll be comfort with another provider., yes the guy with the 1yr is better off. Me...I've got comfort knowing, that even with my 3yr WORST CASE SCENARIO., I can find a BUM to take over my plan if I should find a better offer elsewhere :D

[cactus]

This is what I got tonight.


$25/month

250 mins daytime
Weekends and evenings from 8PM
CID
Voicemail
100 mins LD
6 Months Unlimited Calling
Activation Fee waived

Told me that R2R is no longer available (as of recently)? I told them my friend just got it recently...and she says it is now no longer available, she tried to find it on her computer but nothing is there? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Also, insisted that $20 is wkends and evenings from 8pm, not 6pm...and that $25 is for 6pm.....voicemail is another $5.....so instead I just traded early evenings for voicemail.

can someone confirm that the above is true?

Also, told me that I can get my phone at Best Buy or The Source (fastest way) or I can call back and get my phone (at which time they would renew my contract again from the day of)...... Best Buy doesn't even carry Rogers?

Phone interested is SE W600 for $129.99


Just called retentions.

i had 3 phones on family plan with 600 Min. to share and was paying $110 plus (SAF+tax+call ID)

I got the following plan for each phone

250 mins daytime
Free Weekends and Evenings From 6 PM
FREE CALL ID
100 mins (Canadian Long Distance)
Unlimited Local Rogers 2 Rogers
6 Months Unlimited Local Calling/Text/Video Messaging (YES 6 Months)
Activation Fee waived ($35)

For $20 + SAF + TAX for each phone


PHONES
i got 3 phones :

Nokia 6103 $29.99
Motorola V361 $99.99
SE w600 $129.99

1) did i get a good deal ?
2) i did not get the mp3 value pack with my v361 ? why ? is there a way to get it ? (the free memo. card + phone ear + usb cable)
3) your input on the three phones ?

Thank you

[kingstonkel]

I've been with Rogers over 7 years and am still getting billed by the second.They won't give me a new phone unless I give up my old plan.Any chance of renewing and keeping by the second billing? Thanks

[bubble.tea]

......They won't give me a new phone ........

who's "they"., and have you tried...and with whom? And were you pissy with the rep?

[HowEver]

Since you probably had a corporate plan, talk to your corporate rep about what current plans there are. It's possible you don't have to give up your current plan.

But if it wasn't a corporate deal, yes, you'll have to either give up your old per-second plan and take a current one, or stay on the old plan and not get a new phone at a discount from Rogers.

There may be retention deals good enough to make you think about giving up your old plan, for a new phone, that's up to you. I'm betting that you don't get a lot of daytime (M-F, 8-6) minutes with this old plan, though, i.e., not a lot of anytime minutes.

If you really don't want to have an in-market plan, just buy a phone from the BST forum here or on hofo, or eBay.

Is there anything other than psb that makes you want to keep the old plan?

I've been with Rogers over 7 years and am still getting billed by the second.They won't give me a new phone unless I give up my old plan.Any chance of renewing and keeping by the second billing? Thanks

[FreeGoods]

I've been with Rogers over 7 years and am still getting billed by the second.They won't give me a new phone unless I give up my old plan.Any chance of renewing and keeping by the second billing? Thanks

Instead of giving up your contract, just buy an unlocked phone on eBay. I recently purchased a brand new Sony Ericsson W810i for $250 on eBay. On Rogers HUP it costs $300.

[newfbc]

Instead of giving up your contract, just buy an unlocked phone on eBay. I recently purchased a brand new Sony Ericsson W810i for $250 on eBay. On Rogers HUP it costs $300.

Sounds like a good deal.. show us a link. :)

Ron.

[ShaTR]

I'm callin BS on the 250 W810i on ebay.

[mrken]

Instead of giving up your contract, just buy an unlocked phone on eBay. I recently purchased a brand new Sony Ericsson W810i for $250 on eBay. On Rogers HUP it costs $300.
Lowest that I see on eBay.ca (assuming you had it shipped to Canada) is $265 US: http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-SONY-W800i-W810i-UNLOCKED-GREAT-GRADUATION-GIFT_W0QQitemZ9742920261QQihZ008QQcategoryZ64355QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ShaTR]

Lowest that I see on eBay.ca (assuming you had it shipped to Canada) is $265 US: http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-SONY-W800i-W810i-UNLOCKED-GREAT-GRADUATION-GIFT_W0QQitemZ9742920261QQihZ008QQcategoryZ64355QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and thats only a w800i. the w810 goes for miniumum 350 or so on ebay.

[nkwu]

I don't think it's possible to get campus2campus and corp. I think the two are exclusive... either you're a student or you're with a corporation. You might be a summer intern and a uni student, but Rogers might figure it out and remove one or the other.

Thanks.

I'm not sure what I should do next year. In general, employee plans are better than student plans, right.?

[simms]

Thanks.

I'm not sure what I should do next year. In general, employee plans are better than student plans, right.?

Generally speaking, yes, EPP is better than student plans due to less fees and lower prices when you HUP. eg: Tier A will give you $100 off the regular list price for upgrades that students would pay for... also admin fees might be waived, as well as some Tiers may have 12 month upgrade cycles.

[ramaslamma]

can i get this retention. I am currently with bell and in the process of switching.

[bubble.tea]

can i get this retention. I am currently with bell.......
only way I see this happening, is if you TAKEOVER a plan from someone else that has a bit of tenure on it., then call in and supafly it.

however., why not throw the ball in Bells court, and get THEIR retention dept to give you a decent plan. If I was originally brainwashed to be with Bell., I'd stick..especially with their new Knock Knock phone @ $199., and their unlimited WAP for $5.

[HowEver]

can i get this retention. I am currently with bell and in the process of switching.

By definition, no.

[xxplicit]

Can I get any good plans with retention? I am currently on Rogers Pay-as-you-go since December 2005. My brother can get me a corporate plan, but is there any way I can get a corporate plan and keep my current phone number?
So my questions are:
1. Can I get any good regular plans since I have been with Pay-as-you-go since December 2005, and keep my current number?
2. Can I get a corporate plan and keep my current phone number?
Either way, I would like to keep my number.

[st7860]

Can I get any good plans with retention? I am currently on Rogers Pay-as-you-go since December 2005. My brother can get me a corporate plan, is there any way I can get a corporate plan and keep my current phone number (pay-as-you-go)?
So my questions are:
1. Can I get any good regular plans since I have been with Pay-as-you-go since December 2005, and keep my current number?
2. Can I get a corporate plan and keep my current phone number?
Either way, I would like to keep my number.


1. Call Rogers Retentions at 1-888-936-7283.
2. in general, be willing to sign a 3 year contract
3. you will need to show a pay stub or similar proof to get a corporate plan. or if as you say your brother can get you one, then he will need to take over legal ownership of your number.

[xxplicit]

1. Call Rogers Retentions at 1-888-936-7283.
2. in general, be willing to sign a 3 year contract
3. you will need to show a pay stub or similar proof to get a corporate plan. or if as you say your brother can get you one, then he will need to take over legal ownership of your number.

So it is possible to keep my number AND switch to a corporate plan? The corporate plans I can get are the ones at http://www.rbc.rogerspromo.com/index.php and it says
"For existing customer
I agree that I will not cancel any existing Cellular lines in order to take advantage of any Promotional Offer within a 90 period ( before or after ) signature of this agreement. I realize that by doing so, this agreement will not be considered to be a new activation and I will be charged full retail value for the purchase of this new phone."
Would this apply for Pay-as-you-go?
I know the best thing to do is to call them, but I would like some knowledge before I call.

[st7860]

So it is possible to keep my number AND switch to a corporate plan? The corporate plans I can get are the ones at http://www.rbc.rogerspromo.com/index.php and it says
"For existing customer
I agree that I will not cancel any existing Cellular lines in order to take advantage of any Promotional Offer within a 90 period ( before or after ) signature of this agreement. I realize that by doing so, this agreement will not be considered to be a new activation and I will be charged full retail value for the purchase of this new phone."
Would this apply for Pay-as-you-go?
I know the best thing to do is to call them, but I would like some knowledge before I call.

i mean if you come into a situation with corporate employment, you can usually get a corporate code added to your EXISTING account.

[xxplicit]

Oh shoot, I should have mentioned earlier, I wanted to get a phone with the plan as well. Will this "corporate code" include the phone and the plan?

[mushroomcheese]

Question: Is it ideal to just call and say "My friend got this and this in a plan for $__, could I get the same thing" or be interested in cancelling? Because if you take the cancel option, would you say like "Oh I might change my mind if I could get this and this in a plan" or whatever?

[akz]

Question: Is it ideal to just call and say "My friend got this and this in a plan for $__, could I get the same thing" or be interested in cancelling? Because if you take the cancel option, would you say like "Oh I might change my mind if I could get this and this in a plan" or whatever?

lol dont say the my friend go this and that.. ur not ur friend ur u.. if u say cancel they will cancel u lol

[tarek]

has anyone got one of the $20 plans without signing a 3yr contract?

[vancitydude]

I finally found a dealer that would sign me up for the Government Employee Plan with Rogers, but it seems they've changed it as of July 1st! Just my luck. They dropped voicemail from the plan. Does anyone know any other corp plans that kinda match the old government employee plan in the same price range? Any help would be appreciated.

[atforum]

any good deals for students outthere?? Studentphones have good deals but from past threads found out that their service is too bad. So any alternative place for good deals??

[WorldIRC]

I finally found a dealer that would sign me up for the Government Employee Plan with Rogers, but it seems they've changed it as of July 1st! Just my luck. They dropped voicemail from the plan. Does anyone know any other corp plans that kinda match the old government employee plan in the same price range? Any help would be appreciated.

Every employer has a different set of plans they are eligible for. If you were told that you were only eligible for plans w/o Voicemail included...then thats all you can get...legitametely.

[s2k]

What if any good deals exists for adding a second phone to an existign plan? Lookign for cheapest possible way to add another phone. Don't use many minutes on either, just want to add another phone with lowest activation, service fees, etc.

[bubble.tea]

..........Don't use many minutes on either, ............
:confused: why get a cellphone then?

[trolldealhunter]

:confused: why get a cellphone then?


C0z h3z a thuG!

[paradigm]

Not sure if anyone's still interested but this is what I got from retentions at the end of my 2 year family plan...

250 mins
Unlimited weeknights/weekends (8pm)
Free voicemail & caller id
6 months unlimited local calling
Rogers 2 Rogers

$20/month + SAF etc

Also got a Razr + bluetooth headset for $79 and $35 admin fee waived.

[bubble.tea]

..... this is what I got from retentions at the end of my 2 year family plan...............
WOW...Now here's an individual who deserves a round of applause. Waiting till the END OF HIS CONTRACT, before calling retentions. You all should learn a thing or two from him!

I always get blown away when I see people with join dates more than 2 years and <20posts. Must be a stalker. They are the types of like to stand by and watch and things happen, rather get involved :D :lol:

[ShaTR]

i waited till then end of mine too ;)

well, actually, on my family plan, only 1 number was under contract till august of this year, the other 4 were off contract.

[mayhan]

WOW...Now here's an individual who deserves a round of applause. Waiting till the END OF HIS CONTRACT, before calling retentions. You all should learn a thing or two from him!

I always get blown away when I see people with join dates more than 2 years and <20posts. Must be a stalker. They are the types of like to stand by and watch and things happen, rather get involved :D :lol:

I think this genius post was supposed to mean - Thanks paradigm for the update we really appreciate posts that are actually related to deals

I realize my post is hypocritical but I figure one snotty post deserves another

[BaRTiMuS]

I got 2xRazr and 2xbluetooth +admin fee waived for two phone lines in addition to the standard monthly plan we are talking about here.

And I was only about 8 months into my 3 year contract on one phone and 1 year into my contract on the second phone. All they did was bump it back to 3 years and I got new phones. :P

So im not sure why you guys are waiting till the end of the contract.. maybe i just got lucky.

[bubble.tea]

I think this genius post ......
aww., shucks..me a genius :lol:
Aug '04 and 13posts...nice :D

just teasin' pal., no offence ;)

[HowEver]

He *is* a genius.

That's his own picture in the avatar.

He's just ahead of his time, is all.

[jay_bionic]

I got 2xRazr and 2xbluetooth +admin fee waived for two phone lines in addition to the standard monthly plan we are talking about here.

And I was only about 8 months into my 3 year contract on one phone and 1 year into my contract on the second phone. All they did was bump it back to 3 years and I got new phones. :P

So im not sure why you guys are waiting till the end of the contract.. maybe i just got lucky.
How much did you get the phones for?

[Khryn]

Not sure if anyone's still interested but this is what I got from retentions at the end of my 2 year family plan...

250 mins
Unlimited weeknights/weekends (8pm)
Free voicemail & caller id
6 months unlimited local calling
Rogers 2 Rogers

$20/month + SAF etc

Also got a Razr + bluetooth headset for $79 and $35 admin fee waived.

I called them yesterday, got a worse plan though, the same as above except no free voicemail, no 6months and it was $25 not $20. Going to try again today and see how it goes :)

[Khryn]

Well just called back and got a better plan than the first try, here is what I did and what I got:

My 2yr family plan contract just expired, I have other bundled Rogers services.

Called main rogers # 1-888-ROGERS1. Selected option for 'More than 1 service' and then 'Account Change' option. Got put through to a CSR and told them "I was speaking to someone in a different department yesterday, I think the person said retentions, and they were offereing me a new wireless plan since mine was expired and I was thinking about switching, could you put me back through to them please?" CSR said no problem and transferred me.

I then told Retentions my contract was up, and that my work plan with Bell was much better and before I switched, wanted to double-check that Rogers didn't have the same plan. Read out what I wanted, and got the following:

$20/month
250 Daytime minutes
Unlimited Eve/Weekends starting at 6pm
100 LD minutes
6 Months unlimited local callings.
I also get 15% off for having bundled services so its $17 mnt.

I had them add in voicemail for $5 on each line since they could not throw that in.
Whined like hell, but could not get Rogers to Rogers thrown in, she put me on hold a couple times and came back saying they "discontinued" that service. The plan was decent so let it go. Will call back again in a week or two and whine some more for Rogers2Rogers and see if I can get it.

ALso got a new phone for both lines, a Motorola SLVR L6 and Nokia 6603 both free, she also waived the $35 admin fee.

[BaRTiMuS]

How much did you get the phones for?

The price they were at the time $99 each, my fiancee is using one and i sold the other one for $150 on Hofo and the Bluetooth headset for $40 on Hofo. so i guess you can say i got one phone and bluetooth headset for $10.. plus 30 in taxes i guess.

[bubble.tea]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/liam_fifa.gif
He *is* a genius.

That's his own picture in the avatar.

He's just ahead of his time, is all.
Good one., I seriously burst out laughin when I read this., startled my poor son in the living room.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/boxing.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/BubbleTea_blueflame.gif

[Safari]

Is there any way to get the system access fee waived? That's such a ripoff and money grab. It's 1/3 of the $20 plan!

[trolldealhunter]

Is there any way to get the system access fee waived? That's such a ripoff and money grab. It's 1/3 of the $20 plan!


it has been discussed at Nausiam(sp?), refer to previous pages, cheers!

[bubble.tea]

ad nauseam (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=ad%20nauseam)


You are knocked out of this round of spelling bee :)

[trolldealhunter]

ad nauseam (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=ad%20nauseam)


You are knocked out of this round of spelling bee :)


BAHH hum BUG!

[ShaTR]

YAY, got 100LD min on all 5 of my phones :D

called in for a billing credit for my uncles account (screwed up hardware upgrades) and they had me on the phone for 1 hr trying to sort it out. Wasn't really their fault though, as there were some issues from the get-go with regards to address and failed delivary's, since billing address is in the mall (they own shops at First Canadian Place and The Exchange Tower downtown)

it got sorted, and i politely asked if the guy could add it on my account, since i would now have a little use for it (as my parents often go to Kitchner or Owen Sound). I didn't ask before because i didn't think id have any use for it.

Anyways, i guess he felt bad for having me on the line for so long, so he popped it on all 5 phones. SWEET!!!

so to sum up, all 5 phones have

$20.00

250 daytime min
Evenings/weekends @ 8
100LD min
Rogers2rogers calling
CID

and i don't feel so bad for having the worst plan anymore. VM would have been clutch, but i guess ill try for that next time around. maybe in 6 months or so when bell/telus calls me AGAIN trying to switch me over :lol:

[vancitydude]

Every employer has a different set of plans they are eligible for. If you were told that you were only eligible for plans w/o Voicemail included...then thats all you can get...legitametely.


Who said anything about being eligible for the plan? heh

I know a dealer that would sign me up for any corp plan as long as I know which one! The problem is they changed the government employees plan on July 1st so now I have to find another comparable plan... anyone know of such a corp plan?

[jozero]

Hello,

I did try to go through a lot of the posts here but it just left me confused.

I use texting heavily, and rarely use my phone for voice. Currently on Fido but they only have 1000 messages for $10 a month plan which I regularily go over, and I see Rogers has $10 for 2500 messages.

What is the lowest priced plan I can get as a NEW roger's customer with :
- voice mail / caller id
- some minutes (say 100 to 200 anytime minutes) a month
- texting plan
- would prefer a deal on the Motorola L7.

thanks.

[akz]

sigh just posted some stuff on hofo and it got deleted blah... cant get any useful information from there much anymore everyones too much up their own a$$ to reply..

neways... I want to know for a Corporate/EPP MSD code does ANY registered canadian business automatically qualify for a certain corporate plan or corporate features.. or does it actually have to be one of those BIG BIG companys for it to qualify?

Ie: say I work for a small firm but its not that big only 1 store, is there a corporate plan for that company? Or a MSD Code for rogers to add for like extra 25 mins or persecond billing?

just curious and wondering thanks for all replies in advance guys.

[bubble.tea]

sigh just posted some stuff on hofo and it got deleted blah... ................ add for like extra 25 mins or persecond billing?

just curious ...........
1. haven't you learned your lesson yet. Just be thankful you didn't get banned like me in past for seemingly innocent posts.
Each playground has it's own set of rules...just abide by them and you'll be okay ;)

2. No idea., BUT., Just ask. GO TO A DEALER and tell them your company and ask. Better yet, GO TO YOUR TELECOM rep (if you have one)., or to your HR dept and ask them. Worst case., maybe your company is part of a larger workers union? or such? with an umbrella corp code you may be eligible for.
3. Aren't we all "just curious" :D

Lastly., what's this...the great akz., nickle&diming for 25mins extra??? You're seriously kidding me right? :lol:

[akz]

1. haven't you learned your lesson yet. Just be thankful you didn't get banned like me in past for seemingly innocent posts.
Each playground has it's own set of rules...just abide by them and you'll be okay ;)

2. No idea., BUT., Just ask. GO TO A DEALER and tell them your company and ask. Better yet, GO TO YOUR TELECOM rep (if you have one)., or to your HR dept and ask them. Worst case., maybe your company is part of a larger workers union? or such? with an umbrella corp code you may be eligible for.
3. Aren't we all "just curious" :D

Lastly., what's this...the great akz., nickle&diming for 25mins extra??? You're seriously kidding me right? :lol:


lol mods @ hofo jus to power hungry and ______ lol.. (not gonna type it) anyways well im not really interested in the extra 25 mins lol more really interested in the persecond billing heh..

neways theres no HR dept and im pretty sure that theres no workers union im saying like those small business'

[bubble.tea]

lol mods @ hofo jus to power hungry and ______ .....
well., I wouldn't agree with that comment dude/dudette?:D. Not like they get paid for their work. They volunteer their own personal time. Anyway., how ironic that I who have been in past occasionally blasted by them am here defending their actions. *sigh., oh well.

As for your job situation., guess you need to change jobs then. :lol:

We have a couple janitorial positions at my workplace...you would definately get exact pricing if you joined. :cheesygri

[Ch28]

sigh just posted some stuff on hofo and it got deleted blah... cant get any useful information from there much anymore everyones too much up their own a$$ to reply..

neways... I want to know for a Corporate/EPP MSD code does ANY registered canadian business automatically qualify for a certain corporate plan or corporate features.. or does it actually have to be one of those BIG BIG companys for it to qualify?

Ie: say I work for a small firm but its not that big only 1 store, is there a corporate plan for that company? Or a MSD Code for rogers to add for like extra 25 mins or persecond billing?

just curious and wondering thanks for all replies in advance guys.


That's why I don't even bother to go on there anymore...the whole forum is full of *******s that have this elitist attitude and think they're god's gift to the world.

[WorldIRC]

That's why I don't even bother to go on there anymore...the whole forum is full of *******s that have this elitist attitude and think they're god's gift to the world.

Have you guys ever ventured outside the Rogers forum? Do you guys even realize how large Hofo is and HOW many subforums there are. I walk into the Cingular section and I'm the outsider there. I maybe recognize 3 or 4 of the users there...there are users there with thousands of posts that I've never even heard of....and I'm one of the more senior members at 9000 posts.

[HowEver]

Not only that, but there are parts of rfd outside of "Hot Deals." Check if you don't believe me. It's true.

...

[bubble.tea]

Not only that, but there are parts of rfd outside of "Hot Deals." Check if you don't believe me. It's true.

...
*gasp! Fu Reou? :D

[st7860]

That's why I don't even bother to go on there anymore...the whole forum is full of *******s that have this elitist attitude and think they're god's gift to the world.

I wholeheartedly agree. Thats why I nicknamed him MOFO.

[bectang]

I've been talking to rogers quite a bit over the last little while and they have been throwing me around quite a bit.

My questions for you experts out there...

1) Now that my acct has a corporate code, is it true that I must get a HUP from one department and get the details of my plan down with another? They keep doing this to me! I called retentions and they would only talk about plan features then transfer me over to HUP dept for phones!

2) Has anyone got BT headsets with the Nokia 6103 from Rogers? How much was it?

3) I've searched through this thread but I can no longer locate the new HUP tier system facts. Can someone kindly refer me to where I can get some info on the hardware rebate per tier?

4) What exactly is Rogers to Rogers? Only between rogers users locally or nationwide? like Vancouver to Toronto for example?

5) While kind of companies have the 25 bonus minutes? Any names that can be shared?

I would appreciate any help! Thank you.

[idesign]

My 2 year contract ended in Feb 2006.currently i have $20/month
150 daytime .Unlimited Eve (8:00pm-8:00am)& Unlimited Weekend.What retention plan i can get.let me know.THx

[st7860]

My 2 year contract ended in Feb 2006.currently i have $20/month
150 daytime .Unlimited Eve (8:00pm-8:00am)& Unlimited Weekend.What retention plan i can get.let me know.THx


1. call Rogers at 1-888-936-7283, 9 to 5 monday to Friday
2. be willing to resign for 3 years
3. ask for "$25/mo 250 daytime, unlimited evenings & weekends at 6pm, free call display, and either some free longdistance or free voicemail"
4. ask them what phones they can offer you. its likely you'll get a discount AND not have to pay the $35 new phone fee. EVEN IF YOU DON'T want a phone, buy whatever anyway, and keep it as a backup or sell it. you will NOT get extra money if you don't buy a phone
5. ask for 3 months unlimited local calls, text, and picture messages.

- you can save $5/mo by cutting back your evening hours

[jajola]

Sorry to hijack this thread like probably a million others have (didn't want to spend the rest of my life reading every page) but I was wondering what you guys think I can get out of this...

I signed a two year contract a little over a year ago and have 50 wkday minutes/unlimited evenings and weekends with 100 bonus minutes for $20/month (****** I know). I don't need anything major but I'd like to get Call Display, Voicemail, maybe extended weekends and evenings...not sure what I can stretch it to.

And also, I'd like to try and get a phone upgrade. I want something thin like the Razor but is there anything out there that even compares? I'm not a big fan of Motorola but I'll suck it up if that's all there is...

Thanks for your help guys, clearly I'm not too familiar with this stuff.

[dasaylay]

Sorry to hijack this thread like probably a million others have (didn't want to spend the rest of my life reading every page) but I was wondering what you guys think I can get out of this...

I signed a two year contract a little over a year ago and have 50 wkday minutes/unlimited evenings and weekends with 100 bonus minutes for $20/month (****** I know).

And also, I'd like to try and get a phone upgrade. I want something thin like the Razor but is there anything out there that even compares? I'm not a big fan of Motorola but I'll suck it up if that's all there is...

Thanks for your help guys, clearly I'm not too familiar with this stuff.

Ask what phone you could be able to get. Personally, I'd stay FAR AWAY from Motorola's as their quality of stuff isn't that great. I dropped my V220 from 4ft off the ground and the screen doesn't power on, I'm using my dad's V300 and the buttons don't even work on the side (voice record/volume control). You should be able to pull off a Sony Ericsson W600i if you're willing to spend the money. Otherwise for a basic phone the P207 might suit you.

[ShaTR]

yeah, if you abuse phones, moto's may not be for you. however, im on my 3rd moto, + my dads benz phone is a moto + my dads second phone, moms phone, and sisters phone, plus my bro's old phone all moto's (razrs and rokr on the last one), and they all still work perfectly.


if your not a clutz, a moto will be fine for you. i like the razr and slvr cuz they are small and thin. I HATE phones that you can feel in your pocket. the SLVR and my old v60 are amazing cuz you never feel it in your pocket. its always discreet and out of the way.

if you need a phone that can take sum bumps, the w600i is a great phone. my bro is currently using it, and he's very happy with it. the interface/OS is amazing, and it looks nice too. a bit bulky for my likeing (why i handed it down in favour of the SLVR), but still not overly big. great camera too (1.3mp), much better than the moto's. You can pull it off for 130 and no activation fee ($35) without much problem.

hope this helps your decision a bit.

[jajola]

Thanks guys...

Anybody have any opinions on what I can expect to upgrade my plan to ?

[ShaTR]

Thanks guys...

Anybody have any opinions on what I can expect to upgrade my plan to ?

Expect a standart retentions plan, but definatly shoot for no charge early weekends, Voicemail, rogers2rogers, 100min LD, etc etc.

[minilarkie]

i signed a 3 yrs contract with rogers retention line, and got W810i for 187 + tax - 50 dollars rebate.

[Haz]

i signed a 3 yrs contract with rogers retention line, and got W810i for 187 + tax - 50 dollars rebate.Hot! I'm still waiting for my 24 months HUP cycle to come along. Hoping I can get a similar deal.

[cactus]

w810i is only 187 now? mm....w600 is 130....really tempted..

anybody successfully got r2r lately? they told me it's been discontinued and not an option in the computer anymore?


i signed a 3 yrs contract with rogers retention line, and got W810i for 187 + tax - 50 dollars rebate.

[bubble.tea]

Um....shot in the dark here., but anybody willing to hook me up with a page from their bill stating the W810 on 187? I could sure use that to put in a price protection claim thru my CC. :D

[sunflower8]

do u guys know if rogers can add minutes to my account for just this month?

i called customer service already but i waited freaken 30mins and i gave up.

i should try calling retentions too i want some long distance and some R2R callin if they give me it.

right now i have a corporate plan $23
200mins
free evenings after 6pm
free weekends
call display
voicemail

do u think i can get something better?

[simms]

do u guys know if rogers can add minutes to my account for just this month?

i called customer service already but i waited freaken 30mins and i gave up.

i should try calling retentions too i want some long distance and some R2R callin if they give me it.

right now i have a corporate plan $23
200mins
free evenings after 6pm
free weekends
call display
voicemail

do u think i can get something better?

*sigh*

go call and ask

I got
$17/month+SAF+911+tax
250 daytime
WE/WN 8pm
Caller ID
Enhanced VM
125 SMS
100 LD

We can't help you, only Rententions can.. so how about calling them?

[crowdpuller]

is this a corporate plan or a retentions plan?

[bubble.tea]

It is a give-this-whiner-this-plan-to-shut-him-up plan :D. ;) simms

It's corp+retentions+I'm a whiny little ***** plan.

[simms]

It is a give-this-whiner-this-plan-to-shut-him-up plan :D. ;) simms

It's corp+retentions+I'm a whiny little ***** plan.

BT you know I just put it on to piss people off. ;)

[bubble.tea]

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Man you're bad...so bad. But seriously though., your plan is probably the cheapest 2 plans I've seen. You and that other guy cb_cb.

oh and have you noticed that a my archnemesis troll has been banned?http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/hello.gif

OMG...I just glanced at the users lookin' at this thread now., and saw one named...are you ready for it 'safepants'. LMAO..now THAT'S a funny name ;)

[safepants]

i signed a 3 yrs contract with rogers retention line, and got W810i for 187 + tax - 50 dollars rebate.

im switching from bell to rogers on a new 3 year term. I was going to do a family plan with my girlfriend who is also signing up for a new 3 year term too so the prices might be cheaper because its 2 of us.

I cancelled my bell but have to wait till my billing cycle is over before i go to rogers.

There was a deal at the SourceCC at the end of june for 100 off any phone on 3 year term. So i called and told the rogers guy this and the rep said i could get the w810 for 99 or the w600 for 49. i want the w810 and my girl wants w600.
I'm assuming its 149.99 -50$ rebate tho but he didn't mention this.

My bell is up july 26th and i have the Rogers rep calling me back to sign up on wednesday. I'll post back when i get the call.


bubble.tea: sweet name isn't it

[bubble.tea]

........ the rep said i could get the w810 for 99 or the w600 for 49. i want the w810 and my girl wants w600.
.............
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Okay, now that's just not funny.

Family Plans: Good for., getting the unlimited promo SMS' and such between users, Good only if you have R2R, and between couples plan members useage., Good only if you get the 500LD BONUS added TO EACH LINE., and if you get in on the BONUS double minutes in your shared bucket.

*NOW., the bad. SUCK for HUP., as your family/couple plan has 1 Billing Account Number (BAN), as such, each time you HUP., the first phone will be discounted, and thereafter-each subsequent phone will have the revenue reset to 0-rendering your discounts nil.

other than that., I guess it's okay.

*Of course, if it's a corporate couple/family (something tells you this is impossible) then HUP evals are differently conducted.

[royal]

hey guys just wondering if i could get some of these retention plans as a new customer??

i am looking for:
$20 monthly
200 daytime
WE/WN 8pm
Caller ID

Just wondering or I am thinking to sign up and then after 6 month go call em.. but i would like to just start of wit this.

Thanks.

[bubble.tea]

Loyalty plans are available as described in post #1.

"current clients who've sold their souls already".

[m00j]

Loyalty plans are available as described in post #1.

"current clients who've sold their sole already".

soul dont ya mean :P

[bubble.tea]

ouch., I absolutelitidly meant soul ;)

[m00j]

ouch., I absolutelitidly meant soul ;)


i wish rogers would by my Sole..it smells! :razz:

[mjdavila]

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Man you're bad...so bad. But seriously though., your plan is probably the cheapest 2 plans I've seen. You and that other guy cb_cb.

oh and have you noticed that a my archnemesis troll has been banned?http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/hello.gif

OMG...I just glanced at the users lookin' at this thread now., and saw one named...are you ready for it 'safepants'. LMAO..now THAT'S a funny name ;)

Mine's pretty good too:

275 daytime minutes
Early Evenings @ 6pm / Weekends
Call Display
Voicemail
75 Txt Message Plan
100 Long Distance Minutes
6 Months Unlimited Local Calling
6 Months Unlimited Txt Messaging

20$/month + SAF + 911 + tax

[HamsterGirl35]

Wow, you definitely got a good plan.....

I just added R2R feature to my phone and the CSP told me that from now on, whenver I call a Rogers Cell or receive from a Rogers cell Phone #, I won't have to worry about the minutes being added to my regular 250 min day time plan, IS THAT TRUE?

I thought in order to benefit from R2R is that BOTH Rogers Wireless Parties should have R2R features.....? ...... :confused:

Mine's pretty good too:

275 daytime minutes
Early Evenings @ 6pm / Weekends
Call Display
Voicemail
75 Txt Message Plan
100 Long Distance Minutes
6 Months Unlimited Local Calling
6 Months Unlimited Txt Messaging

20$/month + SAF + 911 + tax

[ShaTR]

Wow, you definitely got a good plan.....

I just added R2R feature to my phone and the CSP told me that from now on, whenver I call a Rogers Cell or receive from a Rogers cell Phone #, I won't have to worry about the minutes being added to my regular 250 min day time plan, IS THAT TRUE?

I thought in order to benefit from R2R is that BOTH Rogers Wireless Parties should have R2R features.....? ...... :confused:

if you call/get called by someone without rogers2rogers, they can tagged for min for it, but you don't

man, i dunno how you guyz are getting some of these plans. I seems too good to be true, so which means i don't belive it, or you have a corperate MSD.

dam, i gotta get myself one of those just for the voicemail. save myself $60/yr. ah, maybe ill just wait a few months and bug them for some free VM :lol:

[bubble.tea]

R2R is LOCAL MINUTES ONLY.

Unless you get Campus Calling.

the +25mins on the 275 quoted is a result of a company code.

[ShaTR]

R2R is LOCAL MINUTES ONLY.


Ah yes, i failed to mention that. assumed non-the-less no doubt.

[simms]

Mine's pretty good too:

275 daytime minutes
Early Evenings @ 6pm / Weekends
Call Display
Voicemail
75 Txt Message Plan
100 Long Distance Minutes
6 Months Unlimited Local Calling
6 Months Unlimited Txt Messaging

20$/month + SAF + 911 + tax

Yep, that's not bad either. +25 minutes for your Corp code and you got till 6pm.

I could get 6pm as well, but 23/month... I don't use enough minutes between 6-8 to make it worth $5 (I analysed it.. )

My VM is also Enhanced which is $3 more per month than regular VM, and I get 50 more SMS. So it's basically a trade, $3 more for 25 more daytime minutes and early evenings with regular VM, or 50 more SMS and enhanced VM (which is $3 more as it is).

[Diamond_Ace]

I tried cancelling my Rogers and now I have the following plan:

200 Anytime
100 Cdn LD
Call Display
Free Evenings @ 8pm and Weekends

$20/month

[jajola]

Just called Rogers and got pretty much exactly what I asked for, which was :

250 daytime minutes
Early Evenings @ 6pm / Weekends
Call Display
Voicemail
100 Long Distance Minutes
6 Months Unlimited Local Calling

$20/month + SAF + 911 + tax

Also able to upgrade my phone which was free with my plan (Samsung x426) to a Razr for $79 which includes a bluetooth headset.

[Khryn]

I got my retention plan just last week and picked up everything I wanted, except Rogers to Rogers, the rep said it was "discontinued". This was the 2nd rep I had talked to and the best deal so far so I took it, however I still want to get R2R on my plan.
Anyone have any ideas on how I should go about trying to get it added? Is it actually a pay feature you can add? If so I can perhaps call back saying the rep blatently lied about it being discontinued..

[nic0921]

I got my retention plan just last week and picked up everything I wanted, except Rogers to Rogers, the rep said it was "discontinued". This was the 2nd rep I had talked to and the best deal so far so I took it, however I still want to get R2R on my plan.
Anyone have any ideas on how I should go about trying to get it added? Is it actually a pay feature you can add? If so I can perhaps call back saying the rep blatently lied about it being discontinued..

maybe the rep felt you already have too many credits? what is your plan?

[cactus]

One rep told me the same thing, the other one told me if I add $5 for the early evenings (6pm) then I would get the R2R for free? I guess it doesn't really make a whole lot of differece to them if you are already getting it free after 6pm... Anyways, I did not add it because I'm getting 6 months unlimited right now, so why pay extra for something I already have....maybe I'll talk to them again in 6 months. If you are getting 6 months free also, you should consider the same thing.

my plan again, for your comparison

$20+$5 (for VM)

250+25 mins
100LD
unlimited evenings and wkend (8pm - 7am)
Call display
6 months unlimited calling
voicemail

I wanted R2R too...but oh well.



I got my retention plan just last week and picked up everything I wanted, except Rogers to Rogers, the rep said it was "discontinued". This was the 2nd rep I had talked to and the best deal so far so I took it, however I still want to get R2R on my plan.
Anyone have any ideas on how I should go about trying to get it added? Is it actually a pay feature you can add? If so I can perhaps call back saying the rep blatently lied about it being discontinued..

[Khryn]

maybe the rep felt you already have too many credits? what is your plan?

$20+SAF+911
250 Daytime
Eve & weekends starting at 6pm
100 Long Distance minutes
6 Months ulimited local calling.
plus my 15% bundle discount which brings it down to $17/mnth

I opted to pay the extra $5 a month for voicemail since they wouldn't include it.

[cactus]

So we basically have the same plan except you got early evenings (which they wouldn't give me unless I pay another $5)

Did you get the bonus 25 mins? They didn't tell me I had it until I called to ask exactly what was included on my account...and it is also showing online for me too.


$20+SAF+911
250 Daytime
Eve & weekends starting at 6pm
100 Long Distance minutes
6 Months ulimited local calling.
plus my 15% bundle discount which brings it down to $17/mnth

I opted to pay the extra $5 a month for voicemail since they wouldn't include it.

[nic0921]

$20+SAF+911
250 Daytime
Eve & weekends starting at 6pm
100 Long Distance minutes
6 Months ulimited local calling.
plus my 15% bundle discount which brings it down to $17/mnth

I opted to pay the extra $5 a month for voicemail since they wouldn't include it.


that's a pretty good deal, but call in and ask for it...i called regular customer service and got it added!

[nic0921]

Did you get the bonus 25 mins? They didn't tell me I had it until I called to ask exactly what was included on my account...and it is also showing online for me too.


i have the bonus 25 minutes, but i believe ppl automatically get this from their corporate code...

[tchai]

I tried cancelling my Rogers and now I have the following plan:

200 Anytime
100 Cdn LD
Call Display
Free Evenings @ 8pm and Weekends

$20/month

I have the same thing

But its a pain the ass trying to get the $25 plan with extra voicemail and 6pm weeknights calling.
Wonder why this is the case.

[bubble.tea]

But its a pain the ass ...............Wonder why this is the case.
Because not every representative is as willy nilly with giving out bonuses & recurring credits., that's why. (I wonder why THAT is).

[Mad.Whack]

I have the same thing

But its a pain the ass trying to get the $25 plan with extra voicemail and 6pm weeknights calling.
Wonder why this is the case.

Its not that hard... I'll give you a hint, do it in steps.

[poorwingman]

$20+SAF+911
250 Daytime
Eve & weekends starting at 6pm
100 Long Distance minutes
6 Months ulimited local calling.
plus my 15% bundle discount which brings it down to $17/mnth

I opted to pay the extra $5 a month for voicemail since they wouldn't include it.

what about call display?

is there a plan code for this?

[Khryn]

what about call display?

is there a plan code for this?

Yes there is Call Display, sorry should have mentioned that, it is basically the standard retention plan, with the Eve & weekends starting at 6pm instead of 8pm.

No plan code that I know of, I just told them what I want and that I was being offered something almost the same from my work plan.

[m00j]

what about call display?

is there a plan code for this?

try to ask for my plan

25/mo+SAF+911 Fee
100 Daytime mins
Evenings and weekends after 8pm
Call Display

Paid an extra 5/mo for voicemail, as well as another 10 a month to add another 150 mins!

I just signed the contract TODAY for 3 yrs, bubble.tea, how do ya think i did ??

PS: they also gave me an awesome deal, 129.99 for the Motorola L6!!! (i am a new activation, no free BT headset, but they gave me a free leather case + screen protector + car charger!!! wooot!)

[Khryn]

So we basically have the same plan except you got early evenings (which they wouldn't give me unless I pay another $5)

Did you get the bonus 25 mins? They didn't tell me I had it until I called to ask exactly what was included on my account...and it is also showing online for me too.

Ya same plan more or less, I am not sure about the extra 25 mins thing, will have to call and see. Thanks!


PS: they also gave me an awesome deal, 129.99 for the Motorola L6!!! (i am a new activation, no free BT headset, but they gave me a free leather case + screen protector + car charger!!! wooot!)

I don't want to bring you down or anything, but I got that phone (the L6) last week as well, along with a Nokia 6103, both for free when I signed for a retention plan. Additionally that phone shold only be $90 with any new 3yr plan activation.

[simms]

try to ask for my plan

25/mo+SAF+911 Fee
100 Daytime mins
Evenings and weekends after 8pm
Call Display

Paid an extra 5/mo for voicemail, as well as another 10 a month to add another 150 mins!


I don't want to bring you down either, but I got 150 more minutes, CID, VM, 125 SMS, and 100 minutes of LD for $8/less per month.

It was OK, but if you're happy, we're happy. Seems like a lot though (40+SAF etc) for 250 min? I though you could get 700 minutes for $50ish...

[nic0921]

I don't want to bring you down either, but I got 150 more minutes, CID, VM, 125 SMS, and 100 minutes of LD for $8/less per month.

It was OK, but if you're happy, we're happy. Seems like a lot though (40+SAF etc) for 250 min? I though you could get 700 minutes for $50ish...


from his post, i gather he is a new customer...that's why...

[cactus]

I don't have a corp code....didnt' even ask for it, just gave it to me, and didn't even tell me.....are they giving everyone the 25mins now or what?

i have the bonus 25 minutes, but i believe ppl automatically get this from their corporate code...

[jajola]

from his post, i gather he is a new customer...that's why...

Still though, when I first signed up I had 150 anytime minutes, unlim w/e, free call display and voicemail for 6 months, free local calls for 3 months...and I'm sure a lot of other people started off with even better plans then this for $20/month.

[nic0921]

I don't have a corp code....didnt' even ask for it, just gave it to me, and didn't even tell me.....are they giving everyone the 25mins now or what?

that's really good! they also didn't tell me i had the bonus 25, but when i asked about it, they told me it came from my corporate code...

i don't think everyone is getting the bonus 25 though, but i'm not sure...

[nic0921]

Still though, when I first signed up I had 150 anytime minutes, unlim w/e, free call display and voicemail for 6 months, free local calls for 3 months...and I'm sure a lot of other people started off with even better plans then this for $20/month.


did you get this by calling retentions as a NEW customer?

[ShaTR]

try to ask for my plan

25/mo+SAF+911 Fee
100 Daytime mins
Evenings and weekends after 8pm
Call Display

Paid an extra 5/mo for voicemail, as well as another 10 a month to add another 150 mins!

I just signed the contract TODAY for 3 yrs, bubble.tea, how do ya think i did ??

PS: they also gave me an awesome deal, 129.99 for the Motorola L6!!! (i am a new activation, no free BT headset, but they gave me a free leather case + screen protector + car charger!!! wooot!)

you got pwned! but what do you expect when you don't wanna read....

[jajola]

did you get this by calling retentions as a NEW customer?

Nope...I guess you could say it's a Corp. deal though cause I did get an extra 100 minutes because of where I worked...sorry forgot to mention that before :)

[akz]

try to ask for my plan

25/mo+SAF+911 Fee
100 Daytime mins
Evenings and weekends after 8pm
Call Display

Paid an extra 5/mo for voicemail, as well as another 10 a month to add another 150 mins!

I just signed the contract TODAY for 3 yrs, bubble.tea, how do ya think i did ??

PS: they also gave me an awesome deal, 129.99 for the Motorola L6!!! (i am a new activation, no free BT headset, but they gave me a free leather case + screen protector + car charger!!! wooot!)

ROFL exactly what ShaTR said... this is what you get when you dont read lol
if u actually read something u wouldnt have gotten that and tried to boast about it lol my plan is way better in comparisson lol.. next time read the first post..

[ShaTR]

ROFL exactly what the person above said... this is what you get when you dont read lol

honestly eh. he signs the contract, then comes to the forum to have everyone laugh at him about his crappy plan.

not only that, but he paid 10 extra for 100 min, and 5 for VM, so he's paying 40 for 250 daytime, evenings weekends @ 8, VM, CID, and got taken on an L6 for 130. LOL oh man, too funny!

i doubt he's even reading these posts :lol:

anyways, buddy, if your reading this, this is the plan you should have got

100+(50 for 3yr signing) daytime
1000 early evenings and weekends
CID + maybe VM
Rogers2Rogers
100 Canadian LD

all for 25 with no SAF or 911fee.

that would have been a respectable plan and excellent for the light - average user. Offered to my uncle last week. Hell, if they had offered that to me, id have taken it. rogers2rogers is the majority min during daytime, and since im at work, i hardly use my cell in the day anyways..... hmm, i kinda just made myself want to switch to that plan :lol: i wonder if i can get it.

Anyways, i suggest you call back and ask for more. much MUCH more!

[bubble.tea]

man you guys are REALLY MEAN., poking fun at the noob.

Poor sap.

[st7860]

not only that, but he paid 10 extra for 100 min, and 5 for VM, so he's paying 40 for 250 daytime, evenings weekends @ 8, VM, CID, and got taken on an L6 for 130. LOL oh man, too funny!
more!

bet he didn't get his $35 activation fee waived either

[ShaTR]

man you guys are REALLY MEAN., poking fun at the noob.

Poor sap.

yes... this is true

so bubble, he asked your opinion personally. i think you should give it to him! :lol:

[bubble.tea]

ouch., you're right. I was holding my tongue, because I didn't know how to break it to him/her.

I couldn't decide if it was a legitimate post or just a farce. Rogers never "adds on" an extra bulk minutes, so I was dumb-founded.

Buddy, you got burned. Good thing about Loyalty, you can call back again till your blue in the face...that's what they tell me anyhoo.

[nic0921]

does anyone know if there is a max amount of credits an account can have?

[amsirron23]

I was told it wasn't possible to waive the system/911 fees? If it is possible how do I get around them?

[shad0w*]

I'm looking to sign a 3-year contract and get the Sony Ericsson for $299. But I've heard people getting them cheaper, cheap as $199. What to know more.

[bubble.tea]

does anyone know if there is a max amount of credits an account can have?
well my guess would be if the credits render your monthly bill in the NEGATIVE...then that would be the maximum. lolz .

[nic0921]

well my guess would be if the credits render your monthly bill in the NEGATIVE...then that would be the maximum. lolz .

lol...

ok, what's the max amount you've heard of...one rep told me $15...

[jayisthebest88]

that guy is lying...No way he could think that is a hot deal, especially considering the normal price of an L6 is freaking 89.99.....

[mushroomcheese]

ok just clarifying a couple of things:

even though I have months left on my current contract, I can still request for a new plan right?

so the ideal method is to say you wanna cancel (but really don't) and then request a certain plan?

someone here mentioned it is best to do it in "steps" to get the most, what exactly did they mean?

i also am interested in doing the HUP and getting the W810i, how would I go about getting this phone for cheaper? (would it be possible to "renew" a 3 year contract, cancelling my current one and starting a new 3 year one or something?)

[akz]

lol...

ok, what's the max amount you've heard of...one rep told me $15...

I have $25 worth of credits on my account heh I think thats the maximum.. unless u can get a totally free plan in which case heh ...

ok just clarifying a couple of things:

even though I have months left on my current contract, I can still request for a new plan right?

so the ideal method is to say you wanna cancel (but really don't) and then request a certain plan?

someone here mentioned it is best to do it in "steps" to get the most, what exactly did they mean?

i also am interested in doing the HUP and getting the W810i, how would I go about getting this phone for cheaper? (would it be possible to "renew" a 3 year contract, cancelling my current one and starting a new 3 year one or something?)

#1 - Yes you can always request to change to a new plan on a 2yr or 3yr contract renewal
#2 - calling to cancel WAS an ideal method.. but you should jus say Bell/Telus offered you this and that and you were just wondering if they could match it.. but yes calling to cancel was the ideal method depending on what rep u get some might just say OK lets cancel you and call your bluff..
#3 - Yes you can do it in steps like I did try but try to get the most/best offer out of the times that you call (becareful of calling one too many times..)
#4 - when you switch ur plan (most likely to a retention plan) you have an option of asking for a HUP (my method I just say that bell also offered me a phone) and most of the time the retention HUP price comes with discounts and most likely they WILL wave the $35 activation fee. Usually you re-sign on a 3yr to get the best possible price + discount

[nic0921]

I have $25 worth of credits on my account heh I think thats the maximum.. unless u can get a totally free plan in which case heh ...





what's your plan?

[dealers]

honestly eh. he signs the contract, then comes to the forum to have everyone laugh at him about his crappy plan.

not only that, but he paid 10 extra for 100 min, and 5 for VM, so he's paying 40 for 250 daytime, evenings weekends @ 8, VM, CID, and got taken on an L6 for 130. LOL oh man, too funny!

i doubt he's even reading these posts :lol:

anyways, buddy, if your reading this, this is the plan you should have got

100+(50 for 3yr signing) daytime
1000 early evenings and weekends
CID + maybe VM
Rogers2Rogers
100 Canadian LD

all for 25 with no SAF or 911fee.

that would have been a respectable plan and excellent for the light - average user. Offered to my uncle last week. Hell, if they had offered that to me, id have taken it. rogers2rogers is the majority min during daytime, and since im at work, i hardly use my cell in the day anyways..... hmm, i kinda just made myself want to switch to that plan :lol: i wonder if i can get it.

Anyways, i suggest you call back and ask for more. much MUCH more!

What's the number for this rate plan? Love it so much........

[royal]

Went into TelePhone Booth got this:

**BY THE WAY THIS IS WHAT I GOT FOR NEW ACTIVATION** (under my moms Company plan)

$20 +sys fee+911+tax = $31.30 Anytime
Evening and weekends (8pm-9am) for one year free ( 6pm-9am)
1 Month free (150txt messages, CID, VM)
1000 Roger to Roger

I got the Nokia 6103 for $10.

My question is, wheather i can negotiate Caller Id as i really need it. Also i got charged activation fees, and they always dropped it but this time they werent.

Thanks .. for all the help.

[m00j]

Guys did i really get ****ed over or what, i just called them about the plan, they said they cant do anything because the contract has already been "added to my account".... :mad: :mad: :mad: i DID read the forum and thought it was u guy shelping me and shi7...i think ill sell the L6 and cancel my plan.

[ShaTR]

Guys did i really get ****ed over or what, i just called them about the plan, they said they cant do anything because the contract has already been "added to my account".... :mad: :mad: :mad: i DID read the forum and thought it was u guy shelping me and shi7...i think ill sell the L6 and cancel my plan.

just send back the L6 to rogers, and cancel contract. i don't think you can cancel without paying the 200 fee.

call back tomorrow and tell them some story about your parents/girlfriend/relative etc got a so-and-so plan and you want the same one. if that don't work, call back again a few days later and do the same. keep on doing it till you get what you want. they'll give eventually :)


What's the number for this rate plan? Love it so much........

i have no idea man. i didn't think to ask. they just offered it because my aunt was supposed to get rogers2rogers as was intitially agreed on (and on the notes on the account), but they said it was "no longer available" on that plan, so they offered me that instead, as an alternative to getting rogers2rogers. didn't take it though. they said i can call back in a few months (unlimited for 3 months anyways) and ask for it to be added on then.

[m00j]

just send back the L6 to rogers, and cancel contract. i don't think you can cancel without paying the 200 fee.

call back tomorrow and tell them some story about your parents/girlfriend/relative etc got a so-and-so plan and you want the same one. if that don't work, call back again a few days later and do the same. keep on doing it till you get what you want. they'll give eventually :)




i have no idea man. i didn't think to ask. they just offered it because my aunt was supposed to get rogers2rogers as was intitially agreed on (and on the notes on the account), but they said it was "no longer available" on that plan, so they offered me that instead, as an alternative to getting rogers2rogers. didn't take it though. they said i can call back in a few months (unlimited for 3 months anyways) and ask for it to be added on then.

cool, thanx shat ur a cool guy :D, bubble pwned me!

[mrken]

Guys did i really get ****ed over or what, i just called them about the plan, they said they cant do anything because the contract has already been "added to my account".... :mad: :mad: :mad: i DID read the forum and thought it was u guy shelping me and shi7...i think ill sell the L6 and cancel my plan.
If the activation was less than 15 days ago and you have used less than 30 minutes on your new phone, you can return everything and cancel your contract without paying a penalty. Then they may offer you a better deal. :D

[m00j]

If the activation was less than 15 days ago and you have used less than 30 minutes on your new phone, you can return everything and cancel your contract without paying a penalty. Then they may offer you a better deal. :D


cheers!!!!

I just got this plan:

25/mo +SAF+911
250 min ANYTIME
Eve/week at 6PM
Free R2R
CID and VM for 1 YR
UNLIM calling for 3 MOS
V3 RAZR FOR 99/fee waived

better at all?

[ShaTR]

cool, thanx shat ur a cool guy :D, bubble pwned me!

:( now i feel bad cuz i talked smack about how you got pwned :lol:

ps. very nice plan :)

[mrken]

cheers!!!!

I just got this plan:

25/mo +SAF+911
250 min ANYTIME
Eve/week at 6PM
Free R2R
CID and VM for 1 YR
UNLIM calling for 3 MOS
V3 RAZR FOR 99/fee waived

better at all?
When did you get the plan changed? Through retentions? At 10 PM?

What happened to the Motorola L6? Do you need to return it?

Just curious. :)

[bubble.tea]

whoa., mooj., indeed a MUCH better plan.

I too am quite boggled as to how you sorted this all out at this time...kind of lends the whole mooj exposure to some 13yr old kid, who just came in to brag., then when told what he got., revised his story with an upgraded plan version to drop story fashion.

Easing your doubts, You indeed got yourself MUCH sorted out. I would like you to tell us verbatim your circumstances, new customer/old who gave you plan A (the mooj-gets-raped-plan), and when. Then who you spoke to and what you said to get Plan B (mooj-takes-the-leash-and-*****-slaps-Rogers-into-submission) and when/how/whom.

Enjoy your sick plan you punk! :D

[m00j]

whoa., mooj., indeed a MUCH better plan.

I too am quite boggled as to how you sorted this all out at this time...kind of lends the whole mooj exposure to some 13yr old kid, who just came in to brag., then when told what he got., revised his story with an upgraded plan version to drop story fashion.

Easing your doubts, You indeed got yourself MUCH sorted out. I would like you to tell us verbatim your circumstances, new customer/old who gave you plan A (the mooj-gets-raped-plan), and when. Then who you spoke to and what you said to get Plan B (mooj-takes-the-leash-and-*****-slaps-Rogers-into-submission) and when/how/whom.

Enjoy your sick plan you punk! :D


thx bud, ya i did this all before retentions was closed, i guess the later u call the better ppl you get? I got some guy jeff/george something like that, seemed to want me to end my call quick (prbly going home?! haha). As for the L6, they said to refuse delivery when it gets here!!!

cheers guys!

[bubble.tea]

thx bud, ya i did this all before retentions was closed, i guess the later u call the better ppl you get? I got some guy jeff/george something like that, seemed to want me to end my call quick (prbly going home?! haha). As for the L6, they said to refuse delivery when it gets here!!!

cheers guys!
Awesome., you are SO fortunate. So you're a new customer (sorry never cleared that question up yet).

[jayisthebest88]

thx bud, ya i did this all before retentions was closed, i guess the later u call the better ppl you get? I got some guy jeff/george something like that, seemed to want me to end my call quick (prbly going home?! haha). As for the L6, they said to refuse delivery when it gets here!!!

cheers guys!congratulations on the better plan...The only bad part is you got the played out razr...I would have gotten the L6 instead, or even went for an L7 or one of the SE phones....

[m00j]

congratulations on the better plan...The only bad part is you got the played out razr...I would have gotten the L6 instead, or even went for an L7 or one of the SE phones....

thinking of selling the razr (200?) and getting an l6 on EBAY unlcoked for >160?

[nic0921]

m00j, are u a new customer???

[m00j]

m00j, are u a new customer???


i have one new line, as well as several existing, there were some variations in the contract i received (varietly price phones as well as assorted free call times etc!)

[nic0921]

i have one new line, as well as several existing, there were some variations in the contract i received (varietly price phones as well as assorted free call times etc!)

ok, then first plan was decent since it was for a new line...but good job on securing a retention plan for a new line! hehehe....

although, if this didn't pan out, perhaps you could've negotiated a retention plan for your old lines and then open a new account, and then duplicate the retention plan to the new line...i'm not sure if this would work, but i did it!

yay for avoiding these steps! :D ...but this post makes me think you did negotiate all the line at once...

oh well, nice plan!

[bubble.tea]

i have one new line, as well as several existing, there were some variations in the contract i received (varietly price phones as well as assorted free call times etc!)
okay mr. diplomatic answer.

So you were calling loyalty, as a CURRENT customer., wanting to create new lines or what? :lol:

[akz]

what's your plan?

my plan is the basic retentions plan composed of the following credits that sum up $25

$5 credit - call display
$5 credit - 6pm early start
$5 credit - unlimited R2R (not 1000)
$5 credit - voicemail
$5 credit - 1000 anytime canadian ld minutes
--------
$25 credit + basic retentions plan

and for some reason no matter how many times I hup on my account I can still do a hup over the phone I can still do a hup via the website (rogers.com) with no pre-hup fees I always use this to my advantage to hup every now and then.. heh

edit: btw BBTea my ChatNSend is off heh .. imma see if I can go for the full 2 yrs haha

[bubble.tea]

.........
and for some reason ...........I can still do a hup...... with no pre-hup fee.............
edit: btw BBTea my ChatNSend is off heh .. imma see if I can go for the full 2 yrs haha
Well that' does it. I'm having my friend audit your account :lol: ouch., I know I know., you're friend will audit mine too and remove my pathetic $5 credit (bleh!., pales in comparison to yours)., and we'll both be screwed...okay let's call it a truce then :lol:.

no more chatNsend? SHOCKING!@!! How long will that last :D

p.s. In fact your plan is really only a 10-15 dollar credited plan, as the majority of people have early eves., cid, vm included BY DEFAULT. You just somehow never got any of those things added for free., but somehow trumped us all by over crediting your account., dare I say, insider assistance?

[nic0921]

and for some reason no matter how many times I hup on my account I can still do a hup over the phone I can still do a hup via the website (rogers.com) with no pre-hup fees I always use this to my advantage to hup every now and then.. heh



when you hup, do they tell you the prehup charge and just never charge it? OR does your account just let you hup whenever?

p.s. nice plan :D

[simms]

Yep, EVM and CID are included in mine, I've got a $15 credit on my account.

$5 CID
$10 EVM I think.. it sums to $15.

but these ones..
$5 credit - 6pm early start
$5 credit - unlimited R2R (not 1000)
$5 credit - 1000 anytime canadian ld minutes

They're as elusive as the gas rebates on lifestyles! :D

[akz]

p.s. In fact your plan is really only a 10-15 dollar credited plan, as the majority of people have early eves., cid, vm included BY DEFAULT. You just somehow never got any of those things added for free., but somehow trumped us all by over crediting your account., dare I say, insider assistance?

Hey hey hey .... shows up as credits on my bill :P so they qualify as credits lol my bill shows I saved $25 this month on the right hand side lol btw they arent added for free.. they just give u a credit hence the $5 Digital Call Display Credit which appears on all retention plans.. its a credit not offered in the plan for free.. you should know better by now bbtea there is nothing in this world that is free :P jus credits

and no they dont hand out 6pm start time that easily as pointed out by simms :P Usually they add it for 6 months or so

when you hup, do they tell you the prehup charge and just never charge it? OR does your account just let you hup whenever?

p.s. nice plan :D

well usually when I do a hup they try to charge me a prehup but I tell them how come im not being charged on the website etc and usually I call retentions for a hup so I never pay for activation fee/shipping fee or prehup charges..

[bubble.tea]

akz., so it's clear now HOW you avoid the fees., it's a retention hup you're perpetually doing., among other smooth "use-the-force" negotiation tactics. Man you're really a shameless Scammer eh?

I wonder if someone who DOES get prehup fees online., calls and claims they DON'T., if it would fly? Mind you this is only applicable to corphups., which the trend nowadays is for pushing those accounts (even from Loyalty) to corphup.

[akz]

akz., so it's clear now HOW you avoid the fees., it's a retention hup you're perpetually doing., among other smooth "use-the-force" negotiation tactics. Man you're really a shameless Scammer eh?

I wonder if someone who DOES get prehup fees online., calls and claims they DON'T., if it would fly? Mind you this is only applicable to corphups., which the trend nowadays is for pushing those accounts (even from Loyalty) to corphup.

dosnt work they actually look at ur rogers.com account to verify as they do to me each time...

[cypher]

Just a few quick questions for someone considering a NEW cell plan with Rogers...

1) Can I take my home Bell number and switch it to Rogers Mobility?

2) A lot of plans that people negotiate seem to include two free features (ie Voice Mail and Caller ID). If you are planning on a 3 year term, are these features usually free for the entire term or more often a shorter period like 1 year?

3) I was reviing m00j's deal and I was wondering what are the normal charges for Activation and 911? Also, what is the 911 charge for?

4) I currently only subscribe to the Rogers HD tv service. If I also switch my High Speed internet from Bell to Rogers, am I better served by looking at a Rogers bundle for the 3 services (Cell, TV, Internet) or trying to negotiate each service seperately?

Thanks in advance

[m00j]

Just a few quick questions for someone considering a NEW cell plan with Rogers...

1) Can I take my home Bell number and switch it to Rogers Mobility?

2) A lot of plans seem to include two free features (ie Voice Mail and Caller ID). If you are planning on a 3 year term, are these features usually free for the entire term or more often a shorter period like 1 year?

3) I was reviing m00j's deal and I was wondering what are the normal charges for Activation and 911? Also, what is the 911 charge for?

4) I currently only subscribe to the Rogers HD tv service. If I also switch my High Speed internet from Bell to Rogers, am I better served by looking at a Rogers bundle for the 3 services (Cell, TV, Internet) or trying to negotiate each service seperately?

Thanks in advance

the standard for the activation is 35$, if you mean the SAF its 6.95, the 911 fee is 1.95 i believe, basically its to cover the costs of 911 calls that are made (fake and real, they pay for the 911 support service), i think its just that through a land line you could get charged if you made a 911 call (fake one i guess), but you couldent get charged via CELL, so they introduced a manditory fee!

I think i rly got lucky by getting my plan, i had a good rep who would cancel my old contract and hook me up, i had 3 old phones and 1 new line :P

[safepants]

ordered my phone today, i got shafted on my plan right now but im going to switch it to a family plan next month anyways.

i got the sony ericsson w810i for 99.99 on a 3 year term.
Rep said it was 299.99 regular price, 150 rogers credit, and 50 sony ericsson credit. = 99.99

my plan isn't the best tho.
100 daytime :(
1000 evenings weekends 9pm :(
1000 rogers 2 rogers
CID, VM, 125 txt
----------------
39.95 total with SAF 911 and Tax, - 10% bundle = $36/mth

[bubble.tea]

........
i got the sony ericsson w810i for 99.99 on a 3 year term.
Rep said it was 299.99 regular price, 150 rogers credit, and 50 sony ericsson credit. = 99.99
.................
Ummm...details please?

150 rogers credit for what? ("loyalty" credit?) how did you SCORE that much of a discount on a BRAND NEW FLAGSHIP phone??? Very suspicious. It's BAFFLING, how much difference there is between one rep and the other. (are you a corporate account holder perchance?).

and 50 SE credit for what? (is that the MIR?)

[safepants]

I was originally going to buy a new 3 year contract with the w810 from the SourceCC at the end of june. They sold the phone for 249 and had a promotion where you buy a new 3 year contract you get 100 gift card for the store which could be used towards the same purchase. So the price was 149 after that. The next day i phone 1888rogers1 and spoke to someone there and stated that i wanted to start a new family plan for 2 phones on 3 year contract.

I asked if they could match the price of 149 from the source for my w810 and then give me one free since they had the buy one (select) mp3 phone get one free. The w810 was obviously an mp3 phone and better than all the phones on that promotion so i asked if i could get a second for free.
He said not for free but could do 2 of the w810 for 99 each.
He was also going to offer me the w600 for 49 too.

So i could have done 1 w600 for 49, or one w810 for 99. hmm tough choice ;)
my girlfriend wanted the w600 so i asked if i got my w810 for 99 could he do the w600 for free since that phone was on that buy one get one promotion anyways. That is how he gave me the 49 price for that.

I gave bell my 30 days notice and this guy was going to call me back today to set up the contract and send the phone out. I didn't get his call but he left a message to call back. I called and tried to speak with him but no one knew where he could be reached. hmmmmm

So i spoke to a guy in sales today and said how i was told i could get the w810 for 99 from this other guy i spoke with but he told me its the flagship phone and its 299.99 for it on 3 year contract heh.

He transfered me to some other place so i could reach this first guy i was originally going to talk to.. they couldn't find them so i told the same story to the lady that answered that i wanted the w810 for 99, she put me on hold and comes back on and says sure.

i set up my contract with her, and check a couple times that the phone was 99 for sure. She told me that the regular price was 299.99 and she was giving me a 150 credit through her/rogers, and there was a 50 manufacturer rebate from SE, bringing the final price down to 99 for me :D

it should be ariving wednesday (i hope this is true and its in stock)
ill post back when i get it.

edit: the 50 is the MIR. i asked about the fm transmitter too if she had coupons to send, but said its done through dealers or whatever, i downloaded that pdf of it and ill try to mail that in too.

I am not on a corp plan. nor do i work for rogers.
I had a contract with bell and told rogers i was switching.
Im not sure if it was cheap because i said i was going to get 2 phones. but i signed up for 1 today at 99.99
Ummm...details please?

150 rogers credit for what? ("loyalty" credit?) how did you SCORE that much of a discount on a BRAND NEW FLAGSHIP phone??? Very suspicious. It's BAFFLING, how much difference there is between one rep and the other. (are you a corporate account holder perchance?).

and 50 SE credit for what? (is that the MIR?)

P.S. people PLEASE VISIT WWW.NACELLPHONEFORUMS.COM (http://WWW.NACELLPHONEFORUMS.COM) let's continue our RFD wireless interests over there., it's a fresh forum, you can make it what you want....well within reason anyway.

[nic0921]

should i take the SE W810i for $99 OR wait til the SE k790 comes out? I know it's not even certain that it will be a rogers phone....but based on its specs, is it much better than the W810...and thus worth the wait?

thanks!

[bubble.tea]

I was originally going to buy a new 3 year contract with the w810 from the SourceCC at the end of june. They sold the phone for 249 and had a promotion where you buy a new 3 year contract you get 100 gift card for the store which could be used towards the same purchase. So the price was 149 after that. The next day i phone 1888rogers1 and spoke to someone there and stated that i wanted to start a new family plan for 2 phones on 3 year contract.

I asked if they could match the price of 149 from the source for my w810 and then give me one free .......

WOW..just WOW.

COME TO our new forum please :)

[royal]

To let people know what i got as for a new activation (moms corp plan)
I got all this at The Telephone Booth

1. W810i $249.99 - $99.99 (THE SROUCE PM) = $149.99
2. $20 Monthly Plan:
- 200 anytimw mintues
- Evening and weekends from 6pm (only for a year ..after from 8)
- Caller Id
- Rogers - Rogers

I think i got a good deal, thanks OP, after reading your article i was succesful enough to convince each person i deal with to gimme the deal i wanted.

THANKS for all your help guys.

***GOT ONE QUESTION: Are there any family plan deals??

[crowdpuller]

well if you have rogers to rogers free calling... why would you need family calling? the only bummer on this plan is LD

Non corp accounts can get the $5 - 1000 LD ... but then some people dont need long distance. Comes in handy if you are roaming a lot.. it works as your roaming minutes as well!

[bubble.tea]

...Non corp accounts can get the $5 - 1000 LD ... ....!
so can corp.

[nic0921]

are they still offering 1000 LD minutes for $5?

[xxplicit]

1. W810i $249.99 - $99.99 (THE SROUCE PM) = $149.99

What was The Source PM? Was it the same thing that safepants was talking about with the -$100 from 3 year contracts at the SourceCC? My sister wants this phone, but she recently used her HUP for her Razr on December, 2005. Do you think she will still be able to get this deal for a HUP even though she just did one like ~7 months ago? (I am not knowledgable on the new tiers system)
If yes, how long will you still get to PM from the source? I don't see the details on the -$100 anywhere (I'll keep looking).
Do you still think it is possible to also get in a better plan for my sister? She used her HUP and didn't get a better plan for herself. Her current plan is something like $35/month for 150day/unlimited early evenings and weekends with Essential Value Pack and SMS Bundle Pack. She got it awhile ago, and I did not realize how bad her plan is until I found out about redflagdeals :) .
So what I'm saying is,
1. Can she get the $149.99 deal on the w810i even though she got a HUP in December 2005?
2. Can she also get a better plan for a cheaper price?

[royal]

What was The Source PM? Was it the same thing that safepants was talking about with the -$100 from 3 year contracts at the SourceCC? My sister wants this phone, but she recently used her HUP for her Razr on December, 2005. Do you think she will still be able to get this deal for a HUP even though she just did one like ~7 months ago? (I am not knowledgable on the new tiers system)
If yes, how long will you still get to PM from the source? I don't see the details on the -$100 anywhere (I'll keep looking).
Do you still think it is possible to also get in a better plan for my sister? She used her HUP and didn't get a better plan for herself. Her current plan is something like $35/month for 150day/unlimited early evenings and weekends with Essential Value Pack and SMS Bundle Pack. She got it awhile ago, and I did not realize how bad her plan is until I found out about redflagdeals :) .
So what I'm saying is,
1. Can she get the $149.99 deal on the w810i even though she got a HUP in December 2005?
2. Can she also get a better plan for a cheaper price?

Okay the -$100 is becasue the source had some promo in the month of june where they give you $50 credit and $50 giftcard which is $100.. so i asked the manager if he could do it and he was aamazingly helpful and gave me the deal. But he still charged me $250 but instead he gave me $100 credit on my bill os therefore i got the phone for $149.99 - "TECHNICALLY"

To answer your questions:
1. I doubt rogers will take her 7 month old rogers, as they only do exchange wiht 15mins or less
2. Read the very first post and follow step by step and i bet you could get an amazing plan for $35 a month.


well if you have rogers to rogers free calling... why would you need family calling? the only bummer on this plan is LD

Non corp accounts can get the $5 - 1000 LD ... but then some people dont need long distance. Comes in handy if you are roaming a lot.. it works as your roaming minutes as well!

I am asking if rogers has any deals on family plan because my mom and my brother are on a family plan and my dad also wants to leave his account and join on.. so if i have 3 people on one plan.. i was wondering if anyone from RFD could help me out.

And the long distance.. i bet i can get that if i did a bit of arguing with rogers. And for others satisfaction i was being offered 100 LD but i asked them to gimme CID instead... I could have still gotten the 100 LD but i was in a rush.

[ShaTR]

I am asking if rogers has any deals on family plan because my mom and my brother are on a family plan and my dad also wants to leave his account and join on.. so if i have 3 people on one plan.. i was wondering if anyone from RFD could help me out.

And the long distance.. i bet i can get that if i did a bit of arguing with rogers. And for others satisfaction i was being offered 100 LD but i asked them to gimme CID instead... I could have still gotten the 100 LD but i was in a rush.

i asked when i called in initially, and they said they didn't. If they did, i would like that much better, as my brother and I use quite a bit more min than my mom,, dad and little sister. even still, none of us go over the 250 daytime with rogers2rogers and free evenings and weekends anyways, so id really just be looking for the savings.

[royal]

i asked when i called in initially, and they said they didn't. If they did, i would like that much better, as my brother and I use quite a bit more min than my mom,, dad and little sister. even still, none of us go over the 250 daytime with rogers2rogers and free evenings and weekends anyways, so id really just be looking for the savings.

LOL SAME.. I really dont need extra mins as all of us some how stay under the max mins.. but i am just trying to save some money.

[minilarkie]

i got my w810i 140 dollars hehe. when i sign 3 yrs. with the deal on the first page

[Whitewind]

how did u guys get $5 - 1000 LD min? promotion? can u use LD min as reg daytime min? if so, can i just cancel all my daytime min and get that 1000 min thing?

[WorldIRC]

^No. If you have 1000LD min but only 200LD daytime...if you use more then your 200daytime min, you WILL pay airtime overage ....1000LD min simply means you will not pay LD charges on the first 1000min of LD you use...airtime and other stuff is still deducted as always.

[bubble.tea]

^ahh the beauty of double billing.

did you drop your retention plan yet?

p.s. people check out www.nacellphoneforums.com, let's have fun over there for wireless subjects., and of course Rogers topics :)

[s2k]

Is there anyway to reduce the System Access Fee or is $6.95 pretty much the norm?

[m00j]

^ahh the beauty of double billing.

did you drop your retention plan yet?

p.s. people check out www.nacellphoneforums.com, let's have fun over there for wireless subjects., and of course Rogers topics :)

man, stop advertising your site! unless u wanna make me a mod there!!! :D

[bubble.tea]

man, stop advertising your site! unless u wanna make me a mod there!!! :D
Well firstly, it's not my site.

I was approached to mod there...and curiously being a virgin start-up site, we are STILL looking for mods. Have a gander., and pm the administrator 'Danny'. Choose your forums, and the sky is the limit :)

Lastly, I've request on RFD to create a cellie forum., but it never took off., so I think for those who blindly "hate" hofo., this new forum may be a place they may be interested to go to.

[tchai]

HEre is what I got when I said my phone was broken and wouldn't charge properly.
I am 1.5 years into a 3 year contract

SE W810i for [($449+14% tax) - $50 MIR - $150 credit] = $311.86
$25/month (new 3 yr contract starting now) + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
250 daytime minutes
Unl. calling wknights after 6pm
Unl. weekend calling
Call Display
Voicemail
3 months unl. local calling

I could add 1000 min. long dist. for $5

Wondering if the deal is decent enough to take it


I know a lot of ppl got way better deals with R2R, $150 for the SE W810i


Please advice.

[bubble.tea]

HEre .....I know a lot of ppl got way better deals with R2R, $150 for the SE W810i.............Please advice.

Let's not kid ourselves...I believe the count is ~3 people who've posted so far sub 200 ranges...I'm sure there's MORE...and by the day it will continue to increase...but as of now...it's not "a lot" or people ;)

You DO REALIZE., the 810 is Roger's flagship phone right? You want them to hand it to you with a booklet of $20 Tim Hortin's dollars also?

[st7860]

Ok men, women, trannies, here's your weekly set of guides:

1. be a rogers customer for at least 6 months
2. call 1-888-936-7283
3. ask to renew your contract for 3 years.
4. ask for 250 daytime, unlimited evenings at 6pm, and unlimited weekends.
5. ask for free call display.
6. note: if you have less than a year left on your Rogers Contract, you are probably eligible for neat stuff like a new phone for less than retail price, and a waiver for the $35 shipping charge on a new phone

For those of you stuck with Telus or Fido, here are the equivalent Retentions Departments.

Telus Mobility: 1-877-279-3100
client.loyalty@telus.com

Fido 1-888-259-3436

[bubble.tea]

Ok men, women, trannies, ........
Geez st7860...without your buddy trolldealhunter (permabanned YAY!) You sure let a looooooong while before returning to SPAM this thread.
-a personal favourite?

I must admit seeing you up to your regular antics put a cynical smile on my face.

[m00j]

Geez st7860...without your buddy trolldealhunter (permabanned YAY!) You sure let a looooooong while before returning to SPAM this thread.
-a personal favourite?

I must admit seeing you up to your regular antics put a cynical smile on my face.


what as wrong with the troll, he helped me when i pmed him?

[bubble.tea]

what as wrong with the troll, he helped me when i pmed him?
doesn't matter., he's long gone. God I love perma-ban.

[bubble.tea]

............ patent pending................
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/laugh.gif You know what's funny., I like to use that expression myself ;). It's funny how great minds think alike...yet more often than not...think in COMPLETELY different ways ;)

I wasn't "mad"...WE...as in ~five of us posting during that rampage, were getting frustrated with your SPAM...which YOU yourself also got a nice public verbal warning from a mod ;) Lest we forget your transgression

[crowdpuller]

ididnt know corp plans could get $5 - 1000 ld I was told no and was asked to switch to a retention plan. Could it be a type of corporate plan?

[CJ TXB]

Right now the plan I am on is:

For 2 phones.

250 Anytime minutes.
Unlimited even/weekends after 6pm
1000 R2R
Call display/ID
Enhanced Vmail
Some text messages (not sure how many as I never use it)

We pay $93 total after taxes and both SAF.

[tchai]

Right now the plan I am on is:

For 2 phones.

250 Anytime minutes.
Unlimited even/weekends after 6pm
1000 R2R
Call display/ID
Enhanced Vmail
Some text messages (not sure how many as I never use it)

We pay $93 total after taxes and both SAF.

Price per phone
($93/1.14 - $6.95 - $6.95 - $0.50 - $0.50)/2 ~= $33
Not bad I guess

I got the following
250 min. + 25 Anytime minutes
Unlimited wknights/wkends after 6pm
Call display/ID
Regular Vmail
3 months of unlimited calling (for renewing a 3 yr contract)

* I was 1.5 years into my 3 years contract
* I am pissed off as I was initally offered 6 months unlimited calling in June '06 but I was told the offer is not valid in July anymore.
* I was offered $449 - $50MIR - $150 credit = $249 for the SE W810i phone
* I was also offered 1000 Long Dist. minutes for $5

[CJ TXB]

Price per phone
($93/1.14 - $6.95 - $6.95 - $0.50 - $0.50)/2 ~= $33
Not bad I guess

I got the following
250 min. + 25 Anytime minutes
Unlimited wknights/wkends after 6pm
Call display/ID
Regular Vmail
3 months of unlimited calling (for renewing a 3 yr contract)

* I was 1.5 years into my 3 years contract
* I am pissed off as I was initally offered 6 months unlimited calling in June '06 but I was told the offer is not valid in July anymore.
* I was offered $449 - $50MIR - $150 credit = $249 for the SE W810i phone
* I was also offered 1000 Long Dist. minutes for $5


The nice thing for us though is that for our first year we had unlimited calling. So we were spoiled for a year and now on the second year we've had to slow it down a little bit.

[shad0w*]

Anyone know when those promotional rogers plan come out, cause I'm looking to sign a 3 year contract with rogers for the w810. Anyone know if theres going to be a price drop off the $299?

[herakles]

Anyone know when those promotional rogers plan come out, cause I'm looking to sign a 3 year contract with rogers for the w810. Anyone know if theres going to be a price drop off the $299?

i know the source had a sale last week for the w810i:

3 year contract 249.99 + $50 airtime card

not sure if it's still on though.

[knight]

Hi everybody ,

Currently I have the $25 plan of unlimitled local incoming and 100 day minutes from FIDO and after 7 and weekends 1000 minutes , I am ok with it but I wanted to switch to rogers becuase they have nicer phones . I am only looking at NOKIA phones

Got some questions

1. I just finished my 2 year comittment with Fido , is there a bonus or something I can get from switching to Rogers ?

2. Any similar plans (to the ones i already got ) how can i get a good plan can i just go to the rogers/fido in the mall?
3) i am looking at the nokia 6680 (rogers) and the Fido 6670 what is a better deal ? what is a better company ? i am willing to go on 2 year contract max no 3 year

could anyone direct me to a deal or a plan that is similar or better than mine?
any some advice on which company to go with ( Fido i can keep my current plan i guess want to switch if rogers has a good plan i can switch to)
Any Advice is appreciated

Thanks

[kmchow]

1. I just finished my 2 year comittment with Fido , is there a bonus or something I can get from switching to Rogers ?
I don't have the latest info, but back 1.5 years ago when I switched from Telus to Rogers, they had me give my old Telus phone/last monthly bill from Telus to the Rogers dealer. Periodically, a rogers rep came to pick up the box of phones and I got a $20 bill credit 4-6 months later. It took them a ridiculously long time to give me my credit.

any some advice on which company to go with ( Fido i can keep my current plan i guess want to switch if rogers has a good plan i can switch to) Any Advice is appreciated

Since you're switching you should also contact Fido to see what kind of retention deal and phone deal they could give you.

[safepants]

UPS truck arrived this afternoon with my Sony Ericsson w810 which i got for $99.99 on a 3yr term :D

[Gellar]

Just got a SLVR L7 (from someone off rfd! thanks!) and signed up on Rogers Corp plan.

I'll say this first, it blows.

it consists of:

for $20
200 day time mins
unlimited evenings/weekends at 8pm

or for $25

200 day time mins
unlimited evenings/weekends at SIX pm

and they forced me to sign a 2 year contract, which totally sux more. But in good fashion and in the spirit of RFD, I called them the very next day (today actually) and said "Im not happy, I want to cancel unless you can fix this"

So now I have:

for $25
225 day time mins
unlimited evenings and weekends at 6pm
free call display
free voicemail
1000 r2r
and 3 months unlimited calling

I kept the 2 year contract. They would have reduced it to 1 year, but I wanted my free voicemail. A 3 year contract would have yielded more daytime mins.
How am I going to get those mins. you ask? Call in a few months, and tell them I want them. Thats all it takes! Maybe I'll say I want text messaging too. muahah :evil:

If you have questions for me, just pm

edit: didnt enter new plan in correctly :)

[hackex]

UPS truck arrived this afternoon with my Sony Ericsson w810 which i got for $99.99 on a 3yr term :D

can u give details on how u were able to get the 810 at such an awesome price?

[safepants]

can u give details on how u were able to get the 810 at such an awesome price?
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111887&page=370&pp=15

[eJay]

You have the same fido plan as I do and I'm also thinking switching to rogers since my fido signal is terribly bad after I moved.

Would appreciate if anybody can provide more information!

Hi everybody ,

Currently I have the $25 plan of unlimitled local incoming and 100 day minutes from FIDO and after 7 and weekends 1000 minutes , I am ok with it but I wanted to switch to rogers becuase they have nicer phones . I am only looking at NOKIA phones

Got some questions

1. I just finished my 2 year comittment with Fido , is there a bonus or something I can get from switching to Rogers ?

2. Any similar plans (to the ones i already got ) how can i get a good plan can i just go to the rogers/fido in the mall?
3) i am looking at the nokia 6680 (rogers) and the Fido 6670 what is a better deal ? what is a better company ? i am willing to go on 2 year contract max no 3 year

could anyone direct me to a deal or a plan that is similar or better than mine?
any some advice on which company to go with ( Fido i can keep my current plan i guess want to switch if rogers has a good plan i can switch to)
Any Advice is appreciated

Thanks

[ShaTR]

You have the same fido plan as I do and I'm also thinking switching to rogers since my fido signal is terribly bad after I moved.

Would appreciate if anybody can provide more information!

its the same signal, so it'll be just as bad with rogers.

[st7860]

You have the same fido plan as I do and I'm also thinking switching to rogers since my fido signal is terribly bad after I moved.

Would appreciate if anybody can provide more information!

Rogers and Fido have completely the same set of towers as of around 2 years ago. Call 1-888-259-3436(Fido) for more information.

use of your fido in 'some' rogers areas will incur an extra fee, but the phone should have exactly the same coverage as a rogers phone would.

[eJay]

darn! that's what I hate to hear but I guess I'll have to accept that. Do I have to go to Bell or Telus?
Will try my friend's rogers/bell cell in my area to see the signal.
Thanks dude for the info.

Rogers and Fido have completely the same set of towers as of around 2 years ago. Call 1-888-259-3436(Fido) for more information.

use of your fido in 'some' rogers areas will incur an extra fee, but the phone should have exactly the same coverage as a rogers phone would.

[HowEver]

Rogers phones that add the 850 Mhz band (fido only uses 1900) infinitely surpass fido-only coverage. It's a whole different world now. They may use the same towers, but 850 penetration is literally twice as effective as 1900. When Rogers started using 850--and I started using a dual band phone--I could get signals in the middle of buildlings and in underground parking garages where previously I had no bars at all. Times have changed.

[st7860]

darn! that's what I hate to hear but I guess I'll have to accept that. Do I have to go to Bell or Telus?
Will try my friend's rogers/bell cell in my area to see the signal.
Thanks dude for the info.

like the other guy said, get a newer phone with '850'. TWO WATTS OF POWER OH MY GOD (vs the 1 watt of your phone now)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_system_for_mobile_communications
"The transmission power in the handset is limited to a maximum of 2 watts in GSM850/900"

On the other hand, if you want to try Telus as you have mentioned, contact them as follows and see if they can offer you anything.
1-877-279-3100
client.loyalty@telus.com

[tt_boy]

like the other guy said, get a newer phone with '850'. TWO WATTS OF POWER OH MY GOD (vs the 1 watt of your phone now)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_system_for_mobile_communications
"The transmission power in the handset is limited to a maximum of 2 watts in GSM850/900"

On the other hand, if you want to try Telus as you have mentioned, contact them as follows and see if they can offer you anything.
1-877-279-3100
client.loyalty@telus.com

2W of radiation beside your brain? OH MY GOD

[leilah]

i've just done 6 months of a 3yr plan and have the following for $25 + system access and 911:

250 daytime
1000 R2R
unlimited after 6
call display

I've noticed that some people have got some free long distance or free voicemail etc. How do I call Rogers and get them to add either of these on? They know I won't cancel because I have time left on my contract. Anyone tried something like this?

[tchai]

i've just done 6 months of a 3yr plan and have the following for $25 + system access and 911:

250 daytime
1000 R2R
unlimited after 6
call display

I've noticed that some people have got some free long distance or free voicemail etc. How do I call Rogers and get them to add either of these on? They know I won't cancel because I have time left on my contract. Anyone tried something like this?

For FREE voicemail, ask for

Loyalty Voicemal Credit
That's what I got from them just yesterday


$25/month
250min Daytime min + 25 Anytime min.
Call Display
Voice Mail
Unl. wknight at 6pm
Unl. wkends
3 months Unl. calling

* NEW 3 yr contract
* Was offered 1000 long dist. for $5

Note: I was 1.5 years into my 3 year contract

BTW, I got the SE W810i for $449-$50 MIR-$150credit = $249
I really want that $99 deal for the W810i !!!

[tchai]

Found out a little trick regarding getting $5 monthly credit

Add any Wireless Essentials with Voicemail
Then bargain for FREE voicemail.

Instead of giving you the usual "Loyalty Voicemail Credit" (worth $5 off), they give you a $5 off monthly credit

I found this the hard way when I just renewed for a 3 yr term

[tchai]

My friend just showed me his bill. He is on this $55/month plan. But he has the following credits. Can someone comment on the "Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off" ???

1. Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off
2. Monthly Credit ($15 off)

I told him to call Retentions and he got the following for extra money

1. WhoCalled, Txt Messaging, Voice Mail $12
2. 1000 long dist. $5


Here are the details of his plan
$55/month - $15 month credit (from above) = $40/month
300 Daytim min + 50 Anytime min.
Call Display
Unl. wknight calling from 6pm
Unl. wkend calling

[ShaTR]

My friend just showed me his bill. He is on this $55/month plan. But he has the following credits. Can someone comment on the "Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off" ???

1. Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off
2. Monthly Credit ($15 off)

I told him to call Retentions and he got the following for extra money

1. WhoCalled, Txt Messaging, Voice Mail $12
2. 1000 long dist. $5


Here are the details of his plan
$55/month - $15 month credit (from above) = $40/month
300 Daytim min + 50 Anytime min.
Call Display
Unl. wknight calling from 6pm
Unl. wkend calling

well, 40 for a 300 min plan is aight, but hardly special. the bundles he got are called "wireless essentials value packs". he has the second "music pack". but since he already has Call display, doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of the value pack. unless he still gets the caller ID credit or something.

Here's what my uncle and aunt are on


$50 - no SAF or 911 fee, so basically a $42.50 plan
500 weekday
free evenings @ 6
free weekends
Caller ID

so you may wanna call in retentions and get that plan. you'll still be able to pay for 1000 LD min, and you'll probably have some luck with free voicemail or something. either way, it should be a lot better.

if the min aren't needed, i say go with one of the 20/$25 250 min plans.

**edit** oh daym, he has 20% off!! thats wikid. is it on the whole bill, or just the initial plan charges??? im guessing plan charges, cuz the VIP discount is the same way. thats like 32 bucks for a 350 min plan. thats aight still!

[expergo]

i just called for this and the lady said i have to have my line active for 5 years. is that true:?


For FREE voicemail, ask for

Loyalty Voicemal Credit
That's what I got from them just yesterday


$25/month
250min Daytime min + 25 Anytime min.
Call Display
Voice Mail
Unl. wknight at 6pm
Unl. wkends
3 months Unl. calling

* NEW 3 yr contract
* Was offered 1000 long dist. for $5

Note: I was 1.5 years into my 3 year contract

BTW, I got the SE W810i for $449-$50 MIR-$150credit = $249
I really want that $99 deal for the W810i !!!

[ShaTR]

i just called for this and the lady said i have to have my line active for 5 years. is that true:?


what, to get a retentinons plan. psh, no. just call back monday and talk to someone else.

[sullione]

why ?

[Gellar]

They dont KNOW you'll continue on your contract, dont make assumptions like that.

Tell them that you wont be happy unless you get free voicemail, and you'll have it. You already signed 3 years, you should have more day time mins too!

just push, but nicely, and you'll have it
i've just done 6 months of a 3yr plan and have the following for $25 + system access and 911:

250 daytime
1000 R2R
unlimited after 6
call display

I've noticed that some people have got some free long distance or free voicemail etc. How do I call Rogers and get them to add either of these on? They know I won't cancel because I have time left on my contract. Anyone tried something like this?

[ShaTR]

why ?


why what??? you gotta be more specific man. if you don't take time to ask the questions, nobody will take the time to answer them.

[expergo]

what, to get a retentinons plan. psh, no. just call back monday and talk to someone else.

oops...i meant i called for the loyalty voicemail credit

[hwoarang]

oops...i meant i called for the loyalty voicemail credit

there's such a thing these days now? wow

[akz]

oops...i meant i called for the loyalty voicemail credit


haha obviously this person didnt bother reading the thread at all.. there is no such thing as the loyalty voicemail credit lol no wonder you got denied.. read the thread instead of skimming through it next time..

[RichieTheHammer]

haha obviously this person didnt bother reading the thread at all.. there is no such thing as the loyalty voicemail credit lol no wonder you got denied.. read the thread instead of skimming through it next time..

Read 373 pages?
I think more people will "lol" over that than the other guys comment.
It'd be great if some one who has read the whole thing could summarize and start a new thread. (makes sense... no?)

The Hammer

[ShaTR]

:D oops...i meant i called for the loyalty voicemail credit


yes, and.....???

dude, u got ADD or something?

personally, i dunno if there's a loyalty voicemail credit. but i know you can get a VM credit on your bill. my caller ID is billed then credited every month, so why can't voicemail. if they call it a "loyalty" credit, so be it.

and i find, if you want something from them, just have some leverage and ask nicely. if it doesn't work, call back again next week and ask again. if you can sweet talk, do it. if you can negotiate something, go for it.

[raskal]

I've been following this thread forever, and I'm finally ready to do something about my situation :)

Telus in BC has the following plan available;

Talk & Spark 40;
200min UE (starts at 9pm), UW, Unlim Telus2Telus, Unlim Email, Unlim Chat and IM, Unlim Web, CI, Basic VM

for $20 + SAF + 911

I know what I could ask of Rogers to beat this plan (UE from 6pm), but the only other advantage to the above plan I see is the ability to download pictures taken by the phone without a Bluetooth capable computer.

What do you all think?

BTW, Telus has a few free phones as well that would probably be good enough for me and my family (I'm getting 3 of these plans with 3 new phones)

TIA!

[m00j]

I've been following this thread forever, and I'm finally ready to do something about my situation :)

Telus in BC has the following plan available;

Talk & Spark 40;
200min UE (starts at 9pm), UW, Unlim Telus2Telus, Unlim Email, Unlim Chat and IM, Unlim Web, CI, Basic VM

for $20 + SAF + 911

I know what I could ask of Rogers to beat this plan (UE from 6pm), but the only other advantage to the above plan I see is the ability to download pictures taken by the phone without a Bluetooth capable computer.

What do you all think?

BTW, Telus has a few free phones as well that would probably be good enough for me and my family (I'm getting 3 of these plans with 3 new phones)

TIA!

WOW thats a good plan, best one posted here for sure, if rogers doesent PM (i dont think they will), go with telus?

[raskal]

I've asked local friends and coverage wise it seems 50/50 whether Rogers is better or worse than Telus so it's either/or for me.

Don't know about phone quality though

[bubble.tea]

I've never heard of Rogers offering free wap (to any extent) posted here. Whether someone has it...probably..but it hasn't been posted here I think.

Maybe the closest thing was the BestBuy employee plan (that doesn't exist anymore 'grandfathered' only).

Good luck though., Reps are hit or miss.

[Gellar]

Id have to say quality on my LG 5450 was better with telus than what Im getting with rogers on the L7.

Id say its quite small though. Its partly because I dont seem to be able to get the volume as high on the L7, which may due to the phone, as I have heard complaints of that.

I'll have to do some more testing with it
I've asked local friends and coverage wise it seems 50/50 whether Rogers is better or worse than Telus so it's either/or for me.

Don't know about phone quality though

[expergo]

:D


yes, and.....???

dude, u got ADD or something?

personally, i dunno if there's a loyalty voicemail credit. but i know you can get a VM credit on your bill. my caller ID is billed then credited every month, so why can't voicemail. if they call it a "loyalty" credit, so be it.

and i find, if you want something from them, just have some leverage and ask nicely. if it doesn't work, call back again next week and ask again. if you can sweet talk, do it. if you can negotiate something, go for it.


hahaaa....i read this thread once in awhile. :p i got my plan originally when this thread was started! so dont think i haven't read it. just don't keep up. hahah. anyways...the csr was like..you get it free after 5 years. ?? hahaha.. but i asked for a package and they will give me 125txt+vm for $5. i duno fi that's good.

[ShaTR]

hahaaa....i read this thread once in awhile. :p i got my plan originally when this thread was started! so dont think i haven't read it. just don't keep up. hahah. anyways...the csr was like..you get it free after 5 years. ?? hahaha.. but i asked for a package and they will give me 125txt+vm for $5. i duno fi that's good.

yeah, thats pretty nice. i would take that. they have yet to offer me anything good with voicemail, so i held off on it. if they can do something like that for me, i might get VM back. but since i always pickup, or people leave texts... i'd rather just save the money

[akz]

Read 373 pages?
I think more people will "lol" over that than the other guys comment.
It'd be great if some one who has read the whole thing could summarize and start a new thread. (makes sense... no?)

The Hammer

Everything has been summarized of what you can get basically out of retentions and how in the OP .. if u bothered you would know as well.. the rest of the 3xx pages are just people talking about what else they can get or what their plan is.. but all plans are based out of the basic retentions plan + credits. But everything is nicely summarized in the first post of this thread.

[tchai]

haha obviously this person didnt bother reading the thread at all.. there is no such thing as the loyalty voicemail credit lol no wonder you got denied.. read the thread instead of skimming through it next time..

For those ppl who need leverage for "loyalty voicemail discount"
Here is something you can fax to your Rogers CSR

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/7486/rogersev5.th.jpg (http://img347.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rogersev5.jpg)

[Haz]

For those ppl who need leverage for "loyalty voicemail discount"
Here is something you can fax to your Rogers CSR

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/7486/rogersev5.th.jpg (http://img347.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rogersev5.jpg)
Thanks! Never heard of it but I'm do for renewal soon!

[tchai]

Nope. I only had my line for 1.5 years as I was 1.5 yrs into a 3 years contract

But I have been a Rogers customer since 6 years ago for cable and hi-speed internet. Not sure if you were referring to "Rogers customer" or "Rogers Wireless Customer" for more than 5 years.

i just called for this and the lady said i have to have my line active for 5 years. is that true:?

[rvs007]

For those ppl who need leverage for "loyalty voicemail discount"
Here is something you can fax to your Rogers CSR

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/7486/rogersev5.th.jpg (http://img347.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rogersev5.jpg)

Tchai,

Do you need to renew on a 2 or 3-year term to have the loyalty voicemail discount applied? Or can I simply call them up and ask for it to be applied to the rest of my term (I'm probably 1 1/2 years into my 3 year term, but I'm not really interested in extending right now).

[raskal]

I just called and the rep said that Rogers does not have a "Rogers 2 Rogers" type plan.

Clearly from reading this thread I know thats not true, so I guess I should try again. How long do I wait before trying to get a different rep?

I'm really after a long distance option is all.

[st7860]

I just called and the rep said that Rogers does not have a "Rogers 2 Rogers" type plan.

Clearly from reading this thread I know thats not true, so I guess I should try again. How long do I wait before trying to get a different rep?

I'm really after a long distance option is all.

call this Rogers number directly and ask for Rogers to Rogers and/or any of the other various bonuses mentioned in this thread: 1-888-936-7283

[akz]

For those ppl who need leverage for "loyalty voicemail discount"
Here is something you can fax to your Rogers CSR

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/7486/rogersev5.th.jpg (http://img347.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rogersev5.jpg)


I think the loyalty vm discount is different from whats discussed throughout this thread cuz the credit is just a normal $5 credit maybe to qualify for the loyalty credit u have to be a rogers customer for a certain amount of years? *shrugs* my VM credit is just a $5 plan credit which should be what others are getting the same throughout the thread but htis is the first time ive head of this loyalty vm credit heh ;) you learn somehin every day i guess heh

[tchai]

Tchai,

Do you need to renew on a 2 or 3-year term to have the loyalty voicemail discount applied? Or can I simply call them up and ask for it to be applied to the rest of my term (I'm probably 1 1/2 years into my 3 year term, but I'm not really interested in extending right now).

I had to extend my contract for a new 3 year term when I first called.
I noticed the "Loyalty voicemail discount" immediately

So I called to cancel the "price plan change" which would happen in August 2006. But the "Loyalty voicemail discount" remained on my account :cheesygri

[tchai]

Just going to ask this specifically.

Anyone know how to get that "Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off" ???

I have a friend who has it. Anyone else have it? How did you get it?
My friend got it many years ago and he said he called up CSR and they just gave it to him for being a Rogers Wireless cust. for 7 years.

My friend just showed me his bill. He is on this $55/month plan. But he has the following credits. Can someone comment on the "Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off" ???

1. Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off
2. Monthly Credit ($15 off)

I told him to call Retentions and he got the following for extra money

1. WhoCalled, Txt Messaging, Voice Mail $12
2. 1000 long dist. $5


Here are the details of his plan
$55/month - $15 month credit (from above) = $40/month
300 Daytim min + 50 Anytime min.
Call Display
Unl. wknight calling from 6pm
Unl. wkend calling

[rayesyn]

GOT THE PLAN last night, the one posted by the OP with a slight modification. instead of the $20 you can ask for $18 and depending on the customer service rep, you'll be able to get ti. I got it for $23/month ($18 + $5 for evenings starting at 6pm).

sweet deal, thanks for the tips OP.

[tchai]

GOT THE PLAN last night, the one posted by the OP with a slight modification. instead of the $20 you can ask for $18 and depending on the customer service rep, you'll be able to get ti. I got it for $23/month ($18 + $5 for evenings starting at 6pm).

sweet deal, thanks for the tips OP.

Any monthly credits on your plan?

[akz]

thought the $18 was only to corp? or msd code? (not sure bout that)

[bubble.tea]

I think the loyalty vm discount is different from whats discussed throughout this thread cuz the credit is just a normal $5 credit maybe to qualify for the loyalty credit u have to be a rogers customer for a certain amount of years? *shrugs* .........you learn somehin every day i guess heh
uh-oh.

akz...another credit to seek now?

[bubs]

I've been following this thread forever, and I'm finally ready to do something about my situation :)

Telus in BC has the following plan available;

Talk & Spark 40;
200min UE (starts at 9pm), UW, Unlim Telus2Telus, Unlim Email, Unlim Chat and IM, Unlim Web, CI, Basic VM

for $20 + SAF + 911

I know what I could ask of Rogers to beat this plan (UE from 6pm), but the only other advantage to the above plan I see is the ability to download pictures taken by the phone without a Bluetooth capable computer.

What do you all think?

BTW, Telus has a few free phones as well that would probably be good enough for me and my family (I'm getting 3 of these plans with 3 new phones)

TIA!

I hope you read the fine print that says the $20 is only for the first three months. I have been a Telus customer for close to 8 years and they don't give you much even through retentions.

[raskal]

I hope you read the fine print that says the $20 is only for the first three months. Oh Crap... is that what those **'s are for !!!

I never saw that!!!

"bubs" you just saved me :-0

The deal I have so far is

$20
250 min, UW, UE (from 8pm), CI, 100 LD, 1000 R2R

Now I need to chose some phones;

They offered the Motorola V360 for $49 (which you can buy on their website for $39.99) as one option.

Can anyone suggest the best sub-$100 phone?

[GMMTC]

ignore

[BiGGiEx3]

Thanks so much guys, especially the OP!

This is what I got today:

250mins daytime
evenings and week-ends from 6p.m.
Caller ID + Voicemail
100mins (Canadian Long Distance)
1000 Rogers 2 Rogers
3 months unlimited local calling
$25/month

free RAZR+BT... I already have 3 RAZRs, but I guess I can give one away as a gift.

Before this upgrade, I had the previous retention plan of:

200mins daytime
evenings and weekends from 6pm
Caller ID
for $25/month - so this is definitely a nice bump up for me.

Again, thanks much!

[bubble.tea]

.........I already have 3 RAZRs, but I guess I can give one away as a gift.
........
Again, thanks much!
Yup., you sure can., pm for my address. I like *gifts. :D

ignore
Ignore what? :D

[Gavin Smith]

Is it worth leaving telus (pay as you go plan) to and sign up to rogers. Onlye to try cancelling 6month later for a retention deal...I wonder?

[st7860]

Is it worth leaving telus (pay as you go plan) to and sign up to rogers. Onlye to try cancelling 6month later for a retention deal...I wonder?

If you're a guy that has a job in the day time, the telus pay as you go plan is almost the same as the rogers plan anyway, no need to switch


Telus: $30/mo, unlimited after 6pm, unlimited weekends + tax. NO licence
Rogers: $25/mo, unlimited after 6pm, unlimited weekends + tax + $6.95/mo licence.

[bubble.tea]

Is it worth leaving telus (pay as you go plan) to and sign up to rogers. Onlye to try cancelling 6month later for a retention deal...I wonder?
What gain is there in signing up with a duplicate account only to continue mid-stride in a coversation?

i'm constantly baffled when people do this. You DO REALIZE, mods see every IP a user has ever logged in from. AND can do a search by an IP to see WHICH DIFFERENT USERS have logged in therefrom as well. :confused:

[simms]

I could've sworn I posted this not too long ago but I can't find it.

21/month
275 daytime
WN/WE 6pm
100 LD
CID
VM
UNLIMITED SMS IN AND OUT (for a full 3 years... duration of contract)
3 months UL calling/SMS (not that that really matters!)

And what I want to know is how many people have a CONTRACT plan under $20/month (excluding Rogers 15% bonuses, etc).

[st7860]

for the noobs out there, most consumer internet dialup or broadband products use a DYNAMIC IP address system, which means:

in plain english: you could end up having your neighbours ip sometimes, it all comes out of the same pool.

[simms]

i'm constantly baffled when people do this. You DO REALIZE, mods see every IP a user has ever logged in from. AND can do a search by an IP to see WHICH DIFFERENT USERS have logged in therefrom as well. :confused:

I dunno. Maybe they think mods are lazy... or maybe it IS a new user. ;)

[bubble.tea]

I dunno. Maybe they think mods are lazy... or maybe it IS a new user. ;)
yeah, I guess that's a definite possibility...it just seems weird. It's like you're having a serious conversation with someone in the coffee shop, and somebody walks in off the street pulls up a chair, and instantly knows what you're talking about, and throws into the topic...lol hehe...If the person was sitting around overhearing you...that's something else..(lol...)but the join date is TODAY! :?:

[st7860]

lots of people sit idle without registering then suddenly jump in to post something.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lurk
lurk 48 up, 6 down

On a messageboard or anything similar, to browse the board very often, but without ever posting anything.

That guy is always lurking, but he never posts.

[simms]

Yea, stupid lurkers...

I probably shouldn't say that though, my GF lurks on RFD all the time! :D

Love ya babe! :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri

[st7860]

Yea, stupid lurkers...

I probably shouldn't say that though, my GF lurks on RFD all the time! :D

Love ya babe! :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri

exactly, thats a lot better than making a Conspiracy Theory(tm) to explain new postings. Lots of people lurk and pop out, especially around Boxing Day Week, but at other times too.

[bubble.tea]

Yea, stupid lurkers.............. my GF lurks on RFD all the time! :D .....Love ya babe! :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri
lurking is a weird phenomena.

Humbly, it's tantamount to evesdropping on anybodies conversation....I think it's really weird. As evidenced, I can't just sit idle and not participate (as the majority of forum users nowadays).

But yeah simms, you're right., Love ya too babe :cheesygri :lol:

[bubs]

People are always complaining when someone comes into a thread and posts without reading the thread. Now we have started to complain about people who come into a thread and are actually up to date on the conversation.

:confused:

[kajan23]

I believe my father has one of these retention plans he picked up from a friend. I don't know how good it is... but basically..

Unlimited evenings starting from 6pm - 8am the next morning
Unlimited Weekends
Call display and call waiting

There is however no anytime minutes... he use to get 25 minutes because he paid by CC but now its off.

He pays $15 for the plan.. with everything like system access fee taxes and such it comes out to $26 total. That's all he's been paying for a couple years now.

[bubble.tea]

People are always complaining when someone comes into a thread and posts without reading the thread. Now we have started to complain about people who come into a thread and are actually up to date on the conversation.

:confused:
LMAO....so true....BUBS....YOU definately got me on that one.

I'm guilty as sin! :D (don't you find it shocking though?...maybe that's what caught me so off guard about it. He actually knew what was going on, and just joined mid-stride (as I put it). lol...hehe OUCH. :cheesygri

[Gavin Smith]

Yeah ok....

Welcome to the forum Gavin...

Yeah thanks pal...nice to be here.

:|

[bubble.tea]

Yeah ok....

Welcome to the forum Gavin...

Yeah thanks pal...nice to be here.

:|
lol....;)

[rvs007]

Just going to ask this specifically.

Anyone know how to get that "Rogers Ambassidor Plan 20% off" ???

I have a friend who has it. Anyone else have it? How did you get it?
My friend got it many years ago and he said he called up CSR and they just gave it to him for being a Rogers Wireless cust. for 7 years.

I have this Rogers Ambassador 20% discount on my line. From what I can remember, my friend who works at Rogers was able to get friends and family this 20% discount. All we had to do was give him our cellular number for him to sign us up. When the promotion rolled out, I don't think there was a limit to how many he can sign up. But then Rogers changed it to one number per year or something like that. AFAIK this discount is now grandfathered and is not available anymore. But a Rogers employee should confirm this because I don't work for Rogers.

[We'reGonnaWin]

hye everyone, i was looking at this howardforums thread http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=922998

and figured out that i'm probably a tier 3.

i was looking to upgrade my old LG flip phone and the Rogers rep said something like the Samsung P207 would cost $150 to upgrade at my current level, with a $50 rebate and admin fee already waived. is this pretty lowball on their part? the phone is supposedly $50 as a new customer

[akz]

uh-oh.

akz...another credit to seek now?

lol you know damn well that I already have a VM credit + all the credits that I will ever need lol dun need no crappy 5 year wait loyalty credit lol

[bubble.tea]

lol you know damn well that I already have a VM credit + all the credits that I will ever need lol dun need no crappy 5 year wait loyalty credit lol
wow...the ever-thirsty Akz finally 'satisfied' with his credits?

ALERT the NEWS!!!

[raskal]

wow...the ever-thirsty Akz finally 'satisfied' with his credits?

ALERT the NEWS!!!

I think I'm starting to understand how people manage to get thousands of posts in a relatively short amount of time...

[bubble.tea]

I think I'm starting to understand how people manage to get thousands of posts in a relatively short amount of time...
what by getting credits? :rolleyes:

[raskal]

what by getting credits? :rolleyes:
that and posting to the thread but not actually contributing to it in any meaningful way :)

[m00j]

that and posting to the thread but not actually contributing to it in any meaningful way :)

cough, bubble.tea, cough

[st7860]

cough, bubble.tea, cough

Agreement, Sure, Correct, Exactly, You're Right, Bingo, Hit the Nail.

[AirBosh]

I have this Rogers Ambassador 20% discount on my line. From what I can remember, my friend who works at Rogers was able to get friends and family this 20% discount. All we had to do was give him our cellular number for him to sign us up. When the promotion rolled out, I don't think there was a limit to how many he can sign up. But then Rogers changed it to one number per year or something like that. AFAIK this discount is now grandfathered and is not available anymore. But a Rogers employee should confirm this because I don't work for Rogers.

I'm on the Ambassador plan too that I got from a friend who works at rogers.

Just wondering what plan are you on and how much you are payin monthly?

[m00j]

Agreement, Sure, Correct, Exactly, You're Right, Bingo, Hit the Nail.


i bet not even 5 of his posts were usefull! :cheesygri

[rvs007]

I'm on the Ambassador plan too that I got from a friend who works at rogers.

Just wondering what plan are you on and how much you are payin monthly?

I'm on the retention plan:

$20 for 250WD/Unltd WN/WE + 25 bonus minutes + free CID + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911

I think the ambassador discount applies only to the airtime monthly charge (in my case, on the $20) so it ends up being $4/month off.

[raskal]

i bet not even 5 of his posts were usefull! :cheesygri

and yours are???

90% of the posts in this thread are crap (like my recent ones), it's called post count padding... I just picked on BT cause he brags about hitting 4,000 in his sig. He's no better, no worse than the rest of us.

enough about this,.... lets get back on topic.


I accepted a deal from retentions for a $99 Razr,... they didn't sound like they were going to give me anything more in the 3 calls I tried. I like the package I got, so I'm just left paying a little more than the phone than I wanted to, but hey it's only a one time payment!

Overall, I'm happy and I owe it all to this thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[st7860]

i bet not even 5 of his posts were usefull! :cheesygri

certainly. But I think you mis-counted by 4 posts. lol.

[m00j]

and yours are???

90% of the posts in this thread are crap (like my recent ones), it's called post count padding... I just picked on BT cause he brags about hitting 4,000 in his sig. He's no better, no worse than the rest of us.

enough about this,.... lets get back on topic.


I accepted a deal from retentions for a $99 Razr,... they didn't sound like they were going to give me anything more in the 3 calls I tried. I like the package I got, so I'm just left paying a little more than the phone than I wanted to, but hey it's only a one time payment!

Overall, I'm happy and I owe it all to this thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i also got the razr for 99, not bad since i only upgraded my phone 8 mos ago, if i hadent upgraded then i am sure i would have gotten for free..!

[raskal]

i also got the razr for 99, not bad since i only upgraded my phone 8 mos ago, if i hadent upgraded then i am sure i would have gotten for free..!

I was coming off a family plan.

BTW, people... it's been said before,... but worth repeating.

FAMILY PLANS SUCK

the HUP is terrible. Get single line plans and R2R on them!

[m00j]

I was coming off a family plan.

BTW, people... it's been said before,... but worth repeating.

FAMILY PLANS SUCK

the HUP is terrible. Get single line plans and R2R on them!


totally agreed, on my fam plan i was going over abt 10-20 per line constantly, those days sucked >:(

[bubble.tea]

....FAMILY PLANS SUCK the HUP is terrible.

While I entirely agree with this from the hup aspect in a 'general sense'. However, WHEN you DO get the great promotions on them, they are unbeatable.

For Example:

1-Unlimited messaging between plan members
2-bonus 500LD per line (free)
3-double pooled

When you do get these, I'd say go for it, THEN after the better part of a year, work loyalty to split them up to separate BANS, but KEEP the promotions. THAT would be the ideal route.

[st7860]

I was coming off a family plan.

BTW, people... it's been said before,... but worth repeating.

FAMILY PLANS SUCK

the HUP is terrible. Get single line plans and R2R on them!

TOTAL AGREEMENT. Family plans were created for companies to get more revenue, not to provide a good deal. at $5/mo, as you suggested, Rogers To Rogers is a great alternative.

[m00j]

While I entirely agree with this from the hup aspect in a 'general sense'. However, WHEN you DO get the great promotions on them, they are unbeatable.

For Example:

1-Unlimited messaging between plan members
2-bonus 500LD per line (free)
3-double pooled

When you do get these, I'd say go for it, THEN after the better part of a year, work loyalty to split them up to separate BANS, but KEEP the promotions. THAT would be the ideal route.

dude, take that quote out of your sig, its just dis-tastefull!

[st7860]

dude, take that quote out of your sig, its just dis-tastefull!

I agree. Furthermore, I officially declare that Bubble.tea is a British Cigarette.

[bubble.tea]

dude, take that quote out of your sig
Is this one better?
cool, thanx shat ur a cool guy :D, bubble pwned me!

[m00j]

Is this one better?


lol, why not. Atleast its not a personal attack... ;)

[bubble.tea]

lol, why not. Atleast its not a personal attack... ;)
Oh ye, of Selective memory....excercising a little double standards are we?

What pray-tell do you call this (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3621294&postcount=5647)?

[m00j]

Oh ye, of Selective memory....excercising a little double standards are we?

What pray-tell do you call this?
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3621294&postcount=5647

that, my friend, was called for! Atleast i am not advertising it!

[Mad.Whack]

Ok you bickering mommies, you two, amongst a few others is the reason I (and probably many more people) have stopped following this thread. How about making relevant posts and simply PM each other your pointless issues. Sorry if I'm pointing out the obvious.

----------- ON TOPIC -------------
Whats the EARLIEST someone has hupped and still got the pre-hup fees waived? Earliest for me was ~8-9 months after a hup.
-----------------------------------

[bubble.tea]

............
----------- ON TOPIC -------------
Whats the EARLIEST someone has hupped and still got the pre-hup fees waived? Earliest for me was ~8-9 months after a hup.
-----------------------------------
:( sorry.

I'm assuming we're talkin' corporate accounts, as non-corp do not have pre-hup fees anymore.

My follow-up Q is then, are you on a 12month cycle or 23 month? So you're saying either you got 4 months or 16months!!! waived?

-patiently awaiting your response.

[st7860]

Ok you bickering mommies, you two, amongst a few others is the reason I (and probably many more people) have stopped following this thread. How about making relevant posts and simply PM each other your pointless issues. Sorry if I'm pointing out the obvious.



He has whats called "INTGTLWIS" otherwise known was "I need to get the last word in syndrome"

[azndra]

u know u guyz should cut this thread out its been how many post? soon b 60k.....worst then when the up coming ps2 threads back in the days..

[ShaTR]

Is this one better?


cool, thanx shat ur a cool guy , bubble pwned me!

i must say, i really am :D

funny thing is, 10 posts before he said that, i had said to him;

you got pwned! but what do you expect when you don't wanna read....

post 5490 (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3572790&postcount=5490)

haha, i'm such an a**hole :lol:

[MOBB]

I just called in today, Im on an 1183 EPP plan wich is 200 daytime min, unlimted eve/weekends after 6pm! for 25$ a month im 6 months in to my 3 year contract!

Heres what they offered me upon renewal, 30$ Unlimted Incoming Calling, Ulimited evening weekends after 6pm,100 Candaian long distance minutes!

[hwoarang]

any news/updates on the 'loyalty voicemail discount'?

[Khryn]

An update to the deal I got previously
$20 +saf+911
250mins
Eve & Week @ 6pm
Caller ID
100 Long Distance
6 Months unlimited.
+$5 for voicemail.

Decided to call and add on a data essential to my plan and decided to complain saying my account did not get the Rogers to Rogers they had promised me, (which they didn't, they said at the time that R2R was no longer available which was obviusly false). The CSR said she couldn't add it for me and would need to forward me to the Retentions department.
Talked to retentions and whined that I was told it was included and it was essential for me, no way I would have taken the plan without it.
Retentions rep put me on hold for 3 minutes, came back and said no problem.

She added Rogers to Rogers to both my line and my wifes line, $5 each, and then applied a monthly $5 credit for each.

Yay! Never hurts to try, and it paid off this time.

[akz]

----------- ON TOPIC -------------
Whats the EARLIEST someone has hupped and still got the pre-hup fees waived? Earliest for me was ~8-9 months after a hup.
-----------------------------------

for me earliest was 2 months :) (everything waved)

[ShaTR]

An update to the deal I got previously
$20 +saf+911
250mins
Eve & Week @ 6pm
Caller ID
100 Long Distance
6 Months unlimited.
+$5 for voicemail.

Decided to call and add on a data essential to my plan and decided to complain saying my account did not get the Rogers to Rogers they had promised me, (which they didn't, they said at the time that R2R was no longer available which was obviusly false). The CSR said she couldn't add it for me and would need to forward me to the Retentions department.
Talked to retentions and whined that I was told it was included and it was essential for me, no way I would have taken the plan without it.
Retentions rep put me on hold for 3 minutes, came back and said no problem.

She added Rogers to Rogers to both my line and my wifes line, $5 each, and then applied a monthly $5 credit for each.

Yay! Never hurts to try, and it paid off this time.

yah, mine got taken off too, so i called in today, and the guy just kept telling me that i could only get it if i had hte 25 doller plan. i was so mad, i think i got a bad note on my account.

i had R2R on the $20 plan, i got the 100LD after, and the R2R disappeared. now they don't wanna give it back to me unless i go with the $25 plan. WTF. i hate these guys. they are either dumb, or they just don't want to co-operate. It obvoiosly is an option for my plan, otherwise, it wouldn't have been on before. and you would't have it also. it was promised to me, and now they lie and take it off. :mad:

[st7860]

just go with the $25 one then, that'll change your EW from 8pm to 6pm

[ShaTR]

just go with the $25 one then, that'll change your EW from 8pm to 6pm

dont' wanna spend it if i dont have to. i was promised the 20 with free r2r, now they are re-negging. i have 5 phones, thats 300/yr. not that i can't afford it, but its hte principal. they promised it to me, and then they renegged. not very profesional imo.

[bubble.tea]

dont' wanna spend it if i dont have to. i was promised the 20 with free r2r, now they are re-negging. i have 5 phones, thats 300/yr. not that i can't afford it, but its hte principal. they promised it to me, and then they renegged. not very profesional imo.
Wait...am I reading this right? You got a plan offered to you...and now you find it isn't so?

[ShaTR]

Wait...am I reading this right? You got a plan offered to you...and now you find it isn't so?

yeah. this is how it went

got the plan in may.

agreed on $20 for 250 8pm eveings rogers2rogers

gave me the $25 w/ 6pm evenings

had them switch it to what was agreed upon - lost rogers to rogers

called back and had them put it back on

called back about 100 canadian Long distance min, added it, rogers2rogers disappeared

called back to ask to put it back, they said its not available for this plan


talk about deceptions. he kept telling me that i agreed to the 25 in the first place, and that the 20 wont give me rogers2rogers as an option. but i obviously had it on before, so i dont know wut he's talking about. it just doesn't make sence. but he wouldn't put it back on for me. so im just gonna call every day and complain till i get it back.

[bubble.tea]

dang...ALL THAT and ONLY SINCE MAY?????


geeez..."somebodies got a couple *'s on his account" :D

[rohit_enigma]

Here was my previous plan:

250 mins
Unlimited Nights after 8 and Weekends
Caller ID
for 20 bucks

Lately I've been on a quest to get evenings starting at 6 for no extra charge.. I still haven't got it but I've got other things added along the way... so here's how my new plan looks:

250 mins
Unlimited Nights after 8 and Weekends
Caller ID
Unlimited Rogers to Rogers Calling (not 1000 mins)
Voicemail
for 20 bucks

Let's see if I succeed in my quest for early weeknights... lol

[ShaTR]

Here was my previous plan:

250 mins
Unlimited Nights after 8 and Weekends
Caller ID
for 20 bucks

Lately I've been on a quest to get evenings starting at 6 for no extra charge.. I still haven't got it but I've got other things added along the way... so here's how my new plan looks:

250 mins
Unlimited Nights after 8 and Weekends
Caller ID
Unlimited Rogers to Rogers Calling (not 1000 mins)
Voicemail
for 20 bucks

Let's see if I succeed in my quest for early weeknights... lol

can you please tell me the # of that plan. i would be forever greatfull. thanks.

[bubble.tea]

shatr that won't help. (I think).

All these plans have a standard code I believe (could be wrong).

What you need to do is ask this guy to go to VIEW SOURCE CODE on his browser in the WIRELESS ESSENTIALS page. Then search at the bottom of the page (or at the top I forget)....you'll see the code of the plan hehe....it's pretty nifty actually. :D

[rohit_enigma]

The code comes up as 1171... which I believe is the standard code.

[simms]

I was told that I could get R2R on my plan as long as I was over $20... seeing as I am only at 17 right now even with the $12 communicate plan, I should add on Internet, but even then with 33% off I'll still need some more.

I'll call them and confirm I only need $20 for R2R.. not that I need it, but hey, why not add to my arsenal of a plan.

[Haggis]

I got the standard retention plan last month.
$25
250 mins, 6pm eve/ unl wknd
100 LD
R/R
Call display
I also have "3 months chat n send".

I searched on rogers website to no avail, can someone please tell me what this chat n send includes?
I would guess it's free local calls and texts but I would like to confirm.

Thanks in advance for any information anybody can give me.

Cheers :cheesygri

[bubble.tea]

I was told that I could get R2R on my plan as long as I was over $20... seeing as I am only at 17 right now even with the $12 communicate plan, I should add on Internet, but even then with 33% off I'll still need some more.

I'll call them and confirm I only need $20 for R2R.. not that I need it, but hey, why not add to my arsenal of a plan.
Cue midnight sarcasm,

I've had it with your bragging and this plan of yours. Die already :lol: (can you detect my envy?)



Haggis,

chatnsend includes UNLIMITED: LOCAL AIRTIME+TXT/MMS/VID messaging.

[rfdmember]

did any of you receive a free phone along with the new plan? what phone did u receive?

[rohit_enigma]

Holy mother of beep... how did u manage that deal?

I was told that I could get R2R on my plan as long as I was over $20... seeing as I am only at 17 right now even with the $12 communicate plan, I should add on Internet, but even then with 33% off I'll still need some more.

I'll call them and confirm I only need $20 for R2R.. not that I need it, but hey, why not add to my arsenal of a plan.

[clamchowder]

What time does the retentions office close on a weekday btw? :)

[Mad.Whack]

What time does the retentions office close on a weekday btw? :)

fairly late on the east coast, I think its 9 or 10.

[simms]

Holy mother of beep... how did u manage that deal?

Got lucky? :)

[mojof1]

holy crap

i called in yesterday and it didn't go very well
the rep didn't seem very friendly

i gave it all my best, saying i've been loyal customer and my entire family is with rogers, and mentioned the PM one of the RFDer got with thesourcecc for the SEW810i, and all I got was $249.99 after the $50MIR and $50 "good will credit"

i'm planning to call again today and hopefully talk to a nicer rep... anyone got any advice? thanks.

[mojof1]

fairly late on the east coast, I think its 9 or 10.


isn't retention M-F 9-5pm eastern time?

[bubble.tea]

Got lucky? :)
well I'm glad you came clean with that one. I would've blown a gasket if you attributed it to any sort of skill :D.

EDIT:
.......... mentioned the PM one of the RFDer got with thesourcecc for the SEW810i, and all I got was $249.99 after the $50MIR and $50 "good will credit".......anyone got any advice? thanks.
*SHAKES HEAD IN DISBELIEF. You're kiddin right? TELL US you didn't just say that verbatim to the rep?

[Whitewind]

is there any requirement for corporate plan? or is it just a name for a plan which is cheaper?

[tigger03]

is there any requirement for corporate plan? or is it just a name for a plan which is cheaper?

yes, you usually have to work at the company you claim to work at. I know Bell doesn't check, but I think Rogers does (don't quote me on that).

Yes, it's usually a better rate/plan

[bubble.tea]

oh they check.

Corporate Telecom Representatives usually provide a list of corporately reimbursed accounts for cross-reference Rogers side. This definately happens.

I DON'T think they do the same for Employee Paid Plans (EPP) ones, as really...who cares. Though no list is provided, Rogers may provide on occasion the Employee IDs for verification.

[ustaad]

isn't retention M-F 9-5pm eastern time?

Last time i checked it was M-F 9 to 9 est?? SS till 5

[st7860]

Last time i checked it was M-F 9 to 9 est?? SS till 5

Rogers Retentions 1-888-936-7283 is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 LOCAL time. it is stacked across the country.

[mojof1]

well I'm glad you came clean with that one. I would've blown a gasket if you attributed it to any sort of skill :D.

EDIT:

*SHAKES HEAD IN DISBELIEF. You're kiddin right? TELL US you didn't just say that verbatim to the rep?


I didn't say another person got it.. i said i know thesourcecc has a deal

[st7860]

I didn't say another person got it.. i said i know thesourcecc has a deal through RFD

I called yesterday and said someone on redflagdeals.com got R2R, i got it added onto my basic $25 250 plan, of which only had Call Display before, but not R2R

[bubble.tea]

I didn't say another person got it.. i said i know thesourcecc has a deal
oh...okay, MUCH better :) Careful next time, you'll end up giving us a heart-attack hehe.

Word to the wise. The best results have occured with suave negotiators, who are firm, educated, and resistant to any efforts to the opposite. OF course this only applies to 30% of the chance. The remaining 70% is pure luck.

[keithse]

this is awesome, do u have to renew your contract? got any hardware upgrade?

An update to the deal I got previously
$20 +saf+911
250mins
Eve & Week @ 6pm
Caller ID
100 Long Distance
6 Months unlimited.
+$5 for voicemail.

Decided to call and add on a data essential to my plan and decided to complain saying my account did not get the Rogers to Rogers they had promised me, (which they didn't, they said at the time that R2R was no longer available which was obviusly false). The CSR said she couldn't add it for me and would need to forward me to the Retentions department.
Talked to retentions and whined that I was told it was included and it was essential for me, no way I would have taken the plan without it.
Retentions rep put me on hold for 3 minutes, came back and said no problem.

She added Rogers to Rogers to both my line and my wifes line, $5 each, and then applied a monthly $5 credit for each.

Yay! Never hurts to try, and it paid off this time.

[nic0921]

i think the base plan needs to be $25 or greater....so if you get monthly credits on your plan it doesn't matter if it becomes less than $25...just as long as the cost of the plan is $25??? that's what i THINK.

edit: re: R2R

[simms]

well I'm glad you came clean with that one. I would've blown a gasket if you attributed it to any sort of skill :D.

EDIT:

*SHAKES HEAD IN DISBELIEF. You're kiddin right? TELL US you didn't just say that verbatim to the rep?

Nah, I just said that because I knew you'd be in here busting my balls. Although it was partially skill, and knowledge.

Going to call about adding services today. :D

[nic0921]

did a google search, this may be of interest re: 1171 & R2R..but take note that it is an old thread!

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=489554

[bubble.tea]

Nah, I just said that because I knew you'd be in here busting my balls. Although it was partially skill, and knowledge.

Going to call about adding services today. :D
lmao., consider them busted!

and um...about calling in today...."tell me it aint' so!" hehe

[simms]

lmao., consider them busted!

and um...about calling in today...."tell me it aint' so!" hehe

Relax. I just called to downgrade my enhanced VM to VM. :)

[bubble.tea]

Relax. I just called to downgrade my enhanced VM to VM. :)
lmao...you didn't find you needed 25 messages saved, and VM paging?

Frankly I'm shocked you didn't manage to get a $5 credit applied recurringly to KEEP the EVM.

[simms]

lmao...you didn't find you needed 25 messages saved, and VM paging?

Frankly I'm shocked you didn't manage to get a $5 credit applied recurringly to KEEP the EVM.

I'm only paying $15 now for my plan. I think if I got another credit Rogers would end up paying me... :D The difference between EVM and VM is just $2, and I didn't even call retentions, just through the regular line.

I know of two better plans, cb_cb's is also $15 but I believe he has 1MB internet included, and someone on Telus who has unlimited data for $15 along with their plan.

Trust me, I'm working on it. ;)

[bubble.tea]

........The difference between EVM and VM is just $2.........
of course I know that...wait isn't it $3?

Anyway point being, I would've expected you to get a rep to say, "well I can't credit you only $2., so I'll just throw in another $5 credit". THAT'S what I was expecting you to come scurrying back to tell us :).

[simms]

http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/compare-value-packs.asp

Communicate Pack is $10 for VM, $12 for EVM.

Of course... becuase I'm just that good? I thought it was all luck, right? :D

[Haz]

Since no one over at the "other" forum would give me an answer (before they nuked the thread) I'll post my question here.

I'm currently on the $25/200/Early E&W/CID plan. I have 2 employers that I can use to get a corp plan. The one that Rogers has on file is an accounting firm of about 25 employees and 6 partners. My other job is with Westfair Foods/Loblaw. Would I get more perks if I was to change my listed employer as Westfair?

On a side note, according to this (http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=965437), the W810i will be $200 w/ a 1GB card in a few weeks.

[Haggis]

did any of you receive a free phone along with the new plan? what phone did u receive?



I didn't get a free phone. I got the W810i for $199, very happy with it, lots of features :D

Thanks for the info bubble.tea, appreciate it :cheesygri

[simms]

Since no one over at the "other" forum would give me an answer (before they nuked the thread) I'll post my question here.

I'm currently on the $25/200/Early E&W/CID plan. I have 2 employers that I can use to get a corp plan. The one that Rogers has on file is an accounting firm of about 25 employees and 6 partners. My other job is with Westfair Foods/Loblaw. Would I get more perks if I was to change my listed employer as Westfair?

You would have to check which Tier each company is based upon. Only way to do that is if you have a friend who's a dealer to check...

I don't think you can call CorpHUP to check, otherwise they might catch on you might not be working at one company anymore...

[akz]

i think the base plan needs to be $25 or greater....so if you get monthly credits on your plan it doesn't matter if it becomes less than $25...just as long as the cost of the plan is $25??? that's what i THINK.

edit: re: R2R

yupp you are correct, the base plan price must be higher than $25 for R2R to be added to the plan from my memory if I remember correctly. As for it not being able to add to any retentions plan the $20/$25 it was something back then when R2R was first introduced they have since changed that rule..

[bubble.tea]

........Only way to do that is if you have a friend who's a dealer to check...
............
Um...you could JUST ASK any dealer., rep. It's not like it's "guarded" information. If you are entitled to the EPP, you can ask about it, in fact I wonder what they'd say if you WEREN'T an employee.

[Snoopygis]

On a side note, according to this (http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=965437), the W810i will be $200 w/ a 1GB card in a few weeks.


Treatz does it again :)

[Khryn]

this is awesome, do u have to renew your contract? got any hardware upgrade?

No didn't change the contract, since I had just renagotiated it last month, it was a 3yr contract, got two free phones a Nokia 6103 and a LSVR L6.

[FreeGoods]

On a side note, according to this (http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=965437), the W810i will be $200 w/ a 1GB card in a few weeks.

I'm glad I waited for that price drop. Thanks for the heads up! :D

[fuc847]

Can someone tell me if I OVER-paying for this plan? and if i should threaten/PM to get a better rate?

$50 - 300 Anytime /w 150 Bonus airtime, 1000 Wknight/wkend, Call display included, first incoming minute free.

also this is my mom's:

$20

150 Anytim. tahts all. but she has ATT discount of 5% and monthly plan credit for $15

call display NOT incl'd

[crowdpuller]

Can someone tell me if I OVER-paying for this plan? and if i should threaten/PM to get a better rate?

$50 - 300 Anytime /w 150 Bonus airtime, 1000 Wknight/wkend, Call display included, first incoming minute free.

also this is my mom's:

$20

150 Anytim. tahts all. but she has ATT discount of 5% and monthly plan credit for $15

call display NOT incl'd


Depends if you use those 450 minutes or not!

if you do and want more..

$50 get you unlimited evenings and weekend starting 8, cid, 700 mins included!

[ShaTR]

Can someone tell me if I OVER-paying for this plan? and if i should threaten/PM to get a better rate?

$50 - 300 Anytime /w 150 Bonus airtime, 1000 Wknight/wkend, Call display included, first incoming minute free.

also this is my mom's:

$20

150 Anytim. tahts all. but she has ATT discount of 5% and monthly plan credit for $15

call display NOT incl'd


first one sounds like a grandfathered plan. personally, i like it because of first incoming min free. that shaves off a lot of min in the long run. i look at my bill, and 75% of my calls are 1:00

second one sounds CHEAP. so she's paying $4 for her plan :-0??? $20 - 5% - $15 = $4. im assuming you mean 20 after discounts or something :confused:


please be more specific and break down the plan charges and discounts. we can't help if we don't know what your dealing with



anyways, the 2 plans you can get go as follows:

$20 + 6.95 + 0.50 = 27.45
250 daytimg
eveings and weekends (+ $5.00 for 6pm)
Caller ID
maybe extras (100 long distance, VM, text, etc)

$50 (no SAF or 911)
500 daytime
evenings and weekends @ 6pm
caller ID
maybe extras

there are a few more plans floating around, but those 2 are very common.

[marcopolo85]

Anyone know if there are any retention plans for fido or any good plans similar to the one posted in this thread for that matter? I dont want to have to switch to rogers but i will if i have to. I want that plan. :twisted:

[st7860]

Anyone know if there are any retention plans for fido or any good plans similar to the one posted in this thread for that matter? I dont want to have to switch to rogers but i will if i have to. I want that plan. :twisted:

this is the number for Fido Retentions - 1-888-259-3436 - open 9am to 5pm YOUR LOCAL TIME.

[crowdpuller]

first one sounds like a grandfathered plan. personally, i like it because of first incoming min free. that shaves off a lot of min in the long run. i look at my bill, and 75% of my calls are 1:00

second one sounds CHEAP. so she's paying $4 for her plan :-0??? $20 - 5% - $15 = $4. im assuming you mean 20 after discounts or something :confused:


please be more specific and break down the plan charges and discounts. we can't help if we don't know what your dealing with



anyways, the 2 plans you can get go as follows:

$20 + 6.95 + 0.50 = 27.45
250 daytimg
eveings and weekends (+ $5.00 for 6pm)
Caller ID
maybe extras (100 long distance, VM, text, etc)

$50 (no SAF or 911)
500 daytime
evenings and weekends @ 6pm
caller ID
maybe extras

there are a few more plans floating around, but those 2 are very common.

isnt for 500 plan you have to renew?

[mook32]

Ok, before I call Rogers I just wanted to check a few things. My contract expired months ago, I like not having a contract. But I would like to improve my package, and save some money. Would I have to sign another contract if I got a better package...? Or just if I wanted a new phone at a cheap price?
If I have to sign a contract to save myself 5-10$ a month or something I might think twice about it.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks

[clamchowder]

Ok, before I call Rogers I just wanted to check a few things. My contract expired months ago, I like not having a contract. But I would like to improve my package, and save some money. Would I have to sign another contract if I got a better package...? Or just if I wanted a new phone at a cheap price?
If I have to sign a contract to save myself 5-10$ a month or something I might think twice about it.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks

I believe if you agree on any plan they offer you, you are obligated to sign a contract (term may vary).

I got the standard "i wanna cancel my phone" plan and I had to renew it for 3 years, which acutally only increased it by another 11 months since I am less than a year.

[st7860]

Ok, before I call Rogers I just wanted to check a few things. My contract expired months ago, I like not having a contract. But I would like to improve my package, and save some money. Would I have to sign another contract if I got a better package...? Or just if I wanted a new phone at a cheap price?
If I have to sign a contract to save myself 5-10$ a month or something I might think twice about it.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks

You'll have to renew for 2 or 3 years to get any substantial discounts or deals.

1. Call Rogers at 1-888-936-7283
2. give them your cell phone number
3. ask them to renew your contract for 3 years
4. ask them(you pick either a) $25/mo for 250 daytime, unlimited evenings at 6pm, unlimited weeknds, or $50/mo for 500 daytime, unlimited evenings at 6pm, unlimited weekends
5. you are entitled to free call display. Depending on how long you have been a customer, you'll further get either free voicemail or free rogers to rogers, or some long distance minutes
6. if you choose to buy a new phone, you can get the $35 phone change fee waived, and possibly the new customer price on a phone, or even a rebate off of the new customer price
7. the $7/mo licence fee applies regardless
8. you are entitled to ask for unlimited local calls for 3 months upon renewal.

[ShaTR]

look at it like this.

Early cancellation fee = 20/month remaining on contract to a maximum of $200.

a W810i will cost you 200

you can sell it right away for 400 (call it 350 for argument sake)

so even if you do have to cancel early, it'll cost you 50 bucks.

you'll probably save the $50 in the first few months of being on the new plan.

basically, at the end of the first few months, your ahead by a few bucks, and the longer you stay on that plan, the further ahead you are.

go ahead and sign a contract and get a good HUP :)

[bubble.tea]

.....the 400 first incoming minutes feature is not available on rogers.com ......

Never get tired of spamming and trolling do you? W H A T A C H I L D.

Please Visit Rogers.com Website (http://tinyurl.com/lpvxw) for adding this to your plan, or in fact just call them to do it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/cellular/400firstincoming.png

Can someone tell me if I OVER-paying for this plan? and if i should threaten/PM to get a better rate?

$50 - 300 Anytime /w 150 Bonus airtime, 1000 Wknight/wkend, Call display included, first incoming minute free.

also this is my mom's:
$20
150 Anytim. tahts all. but she has ATT discount of 5% and monthly plan credit for $15
call display NOT incl'd
Your plan is actually pretty good. Please clarify what I've put in bold. Also clarify Yo Mommas plan. What's her total price? lastly, as stated already, what're your useage statistics like? My philosophy is that someone with ZERO overages deserves no credits...but if so...it helps in the efforts. If anything you should get free VM & maybe 100LD thrown in. Is it early eves or late?

$50 get you unlimited evenings and weekend starting 8, cid, 700 mins included!
Is this plan still around? I noticed it was pulled from my online profile list of selectable plans.

[ShaTR]

BILLIONAIRE!!!!!!!!!



aw crap, it doesn't work. you liar!! :lol:

[bubble.tea]

BILLIONAIRE!!!!!!!!!
aw crap, it doesn't work. you liar!! :lol:
lmao...what's the billionaire part about?

Well I dunno., I went to the page, and it was there. Whether they've actually removed it beyond the page is beyond me. Just frikkin' claim it when you want to add it. You can add that to your sob story, about being offered "items", then having them renegging on the offer :D. OUCH! ;)

did you try adding it through the text instructions detailed in the screenpic?

[sammi0910]

Hi, can you please tell me how can you get the $20 for 250WD? I called 5 times already, but they said they only have $25 for 200WD..how many yrs did u renew?

I told the rep my frd got the $20 deal for 250WD..then she asked me to put a 3 ways with my frd, because she never heard about that plan and want to see how it works on her account.


I'm on the retention plan:

$20 for 250WD/Unltd WN/WE + 25 bonus minutes + free CID + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911

I think the ambassador discount applies only to the airtime monthly charge (in my case, on the $20) so it ends up being $4/month off.

[st7860]

Hi, can you please tell me how can you get the $20 for 250WD? I called 5 times already, but they said they only have $25 for 200WD..how many yrs did u renew?

I told the rep my frd got the $20 deal for 250WD..then she asked me to put a 3 ways with my frd, because she never heard about that plan and want to see how it works on her account.

Did you call the retention department at 1-888-936-7283 or just call any customer service rep to ask for it? It helps if you request renewing for 3 years instead of 2 years, otherwise you'll lose 2 hours on the evenings, OR you MIGHT be able to get $20 for 250 + 8pm to 8am evenings + weekends with only a 2 year renewal.

[amasri]

Hello,

i have 3 phones with rogers but i need to add another one so i called and got the following plane with SE W600i for $129.00 (3 year contract)

250 Weekdays min
unlm weekend/evening from 6 pm
100 LD min
Free Rogers to Rogers
Free call Display for 3 years
Free Voice Mail for 6 Months
Unlm calling / Text for 6 Months

FOR

$20 + SAF + 911 + TAX

is this a good deal ??

[elmokiddo]

Hey, thats a pretty good deal but I think you could get Voicemail for free the whole 3 years.

(Also, if you want 1000 LD minutes you should be able to get it for $5 more, otherwise stick with the 100)

[sammi0910]

i called 1-888-936-7283, then they transfered me to the customer relations department, i called there for few times and 1 time i got the same CSR.lol
well..diff. CSRs offer diff. plans...so bad!


Did you call the retention department at 1-888-936-7283 or just call any customer service rep to ask for it? It helps if you request renewing for 3 years instead of 2 years, otherwise you'll lose 2 hours on the evenings, OR you MIGHT be able to get $20 for 250 + 8pm to 8am evenings + weekends with only a 2 year renewal.

[raskal]

$20 + SAF + 911 + TAX

is this a good deal ??

same deal I got..... but like has been said before... do YOU like it? If so, then it's a good deal :cheesygri

[ShaTR]

lmao...what's the billionaire part about?


you are what you say

so i said billionaire

[bubble.tea]

so i said billionaire
ahhh, okay. I find the troll's friend posts a lot of cowardly things, and mysteriously they get deleted. :D

You're close though...in your guess :lol:

[fuc847]

about my moms plan, looking at her bill, actualy i dont really get it. its like this:

150 anytime plan $20
autoroadside service $5 <-- i want to cancel this
call display $5
911 0.50
First incoming minute fee $8 <-- want to cancel this too
SAF $7
ATT discount 5% -0.25
Monthly plan credit -15
Net charges $30.20
total + tax = 34.12

[simms]

1. "W H A T A C H I L D." <-- TAKES 1 TO KNOW ONE


ROFL what are we, in grade 2? Grow up...

[simms]

make me

:D :rolleyes:
I think recess is almost over, man.

[st7860]

I'm with Rogers - $15/month: 275 daytime, WE/WN 8pm, Caller ID, Voicemail, 125 SMS, 100min LD..

How did you get this plan? through customer service or a dealer?

[tchai]

How did you get this plan? through customer service or a dealer?

Me too, please let me know


I was just B.S.-ed about how great of a deal that I could get a SE W810i for $250 after MIR and credits with 3 year renewal. (I am 1.5 yrs into a 3yr contract and have about CAD$550 spendings on Rogers Wireless on 2 cell phones)

Here is my plan now


$20 + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
275 min/month
Call Display
Voicemail
Unl. wknight calling after 8pm
Unl. wkend calling





I could change my plan to the following but I didn't take the bait.


$25 + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
275 min/month
Call Display
Voicemail
Unl. wknight calling after 6pm
Unl. wkend calling
Unl. calling for 1st 3months of a new 3yr contract
1000 long dist. in Canada for $5

[bubble.tea]

......... have about CAD$550 spendings on Rogers Wireless on 2 cell phones)
.........
monthly? (WOW!)

to the guy with momma's plan.

I see now., yes your plan is upwards of 44, THEN the discounts, and credits., to make it ~$34. Makes sense.

You say "wanna cancel it"., SO CANCEL IT...hehe what's the hold up :confused:

[simms]

You know what's a shame, my cousin is paying $250/month to txt/call her BF in Bermuda on Fido.. I wonder what she can do about it.

[simms]

Me too, please let me know


I was just B.S.-ed about how great of a deal that I could get a SE W810i for $250 after MIR and credits with 3 year renewal. (I am 1.5 yrs into a 3yr contract and have about CAD$550 spendings on Rogers Wireless on 2 cell phones)

Here is my plan now


$20 + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
275 min/month
Call Display
Voicemail
Unl. wknight calling after 8pm
Unl. wkend calling





I could change my plan to the following but I didn't take the bait.


$25 + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
275 min/month
Call Display
Voicemail
Unl. wknight calling after 6pm
Unl. wkend calling
Unl. calling for 1st 3months of a new 3yr contract
1000 long dist. in Canada for $5

Those are typical deals.. you could probably get 100LD thrown in. Everyone would get the 1st 3 months included... and even since 2002 it's been 20/mth for WN/WE 8pm and WN/WE 6pm for $25...

Personally I like the 21/month better than the one in my sig, I think it's because of the ULTD TXT...
275/6pm/CID/VM/100LD/UNLIMITED TXT IN OUT
for 3 years...

[st7860]

You know what's a shame, my cousin is paying $250/month to txt/call her BF in Bermuda on Fido.. I wonder what she can do about it.

Why does she need to call him from her Fido? She can use a phone card and/or SKYPE can send SMS also.

[GSD]

Simms I see no details your Rogers plan in the URL you have with your signature i.e "I'm with Rogers - $15/month: 275 daytime, WE/WN 8pm, Caller ID, Voicemail, 125 SMS, 100min LD"

[st7860]

Simms I see no details your Rogers plan in the URL you have with your signature i.e "I'm with Rogers - $15/month: 275 daytime, WE/WN 8pm, Caller ID, Voicemail, 125 SMS, 100min LD"

"SIMMS: I called in a few days ago to change from the $12 communicate pack to the $10 one. I have a $15 credit on my account, and I called into the rep. The rep never mentioned it would be taken away.

From this I believe the credits will stay.. but up to a certain point. Otherwise if I got rid of my communicate package alltogether, I would pay 20-15 = $5/month on Rogers.... even I don't feel right paying that little "

[bubble.tea]

You know what's a shame, my cousin is paying $250/month to txt/call her BF in Bermuda on Fido.. I wonder what she can do about it.
Dude., that is INSANITY. I used to call my fiance in ______ using calling cards. $5 bought us 90minutes. It was AWESOME.

Simms...I'm shocked you haven't slapped her any sense...250/month? really? For how many months? Has she/you investigated what LARGER/international plans there are available? SURELY there is something.

[simms]

Well, I just foudn out about this this weekend. She wants to use her cell, no Skype. Skype doesn't work for Bermuda as it's not in N. America.

Calling cards might work... I wonder why she hasn't used that. I bleive it's mostly txting charges though... from what I saw on Fido's site they don't have a package. Even with Rogers teh Int'l TXT is only like $7 for 50 msgs or something..

http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/internltext-messaging.asp

Can't leave Fido either because she wants to keep her number..

[st7860]

Well, I just foudn out about this this weekend. She wants to use her cell, no Skype. Skype doesn't work for Bermuda as it's not in N. America.

Calling cards might work... I wonder why she hasn't used that. I bleive it's mostly txting charges though... from what I saw on Fido's site they don't have a package. Even with Rogers teh Int'l TXT is only like $7 for 50 msgs or something..

http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/internltext-messaging.asp

Can't leave Fido either because she wants to keep her number..

She could downgrade her fido plan to the $10/mo emergency plan that includes unlimited call forwarding then get a Rogers Wireless Plan!

And of course Bermuda is not included in the FREE Skype promotion but Skype's PAID calling rates are still far less than Fidos' direct dialed rates.

[simms]

I also heard Telus has unlimited IntlTXT for $15.
http://www.telusmobility.com/on/wweb/messaging_two_way.shtml
This includes Bermuda?

So basically she would pay $10/month for Fido for ULTD FWD then a plan for Telus with IntlTXT?

[st7860]

I also heard Telus has unlimited IntlTXT for $15.
http://www.telusmobility.com/on/wweb/messaging_two_way.shtml
This includes Bermuda?

So basically she would pay $10/month for Fido for ULTD FWD then a plan for Telus with IntlTXT?

Yes.

http://www.telusmobility.com/clientcare/pcs_west/faqs/international_text_messaging_countries.shtml#ber bermuda is on the list

[tchai]

Those are typical deals.. you could probably get 100LD thrown in. Everyone would get the 1st 3 months included... and even since 2002 it's been 20/mth for WN/WE 8pm and WN/WE 6pm for $25...

Personally I like the 21/month better than the one in my sig, I think it's because of the ULTD TXT...
275/6pm/CID/VM/100LD/UNLIMITED TXT IN OUT
for 3 years...


Man, the plan u have on your sig is crazy
That's like $30 with a monthly $15 credit or something similar

Cause its easy to get $25 for 6pm wknights.
So the Txt is $5 more? But how do u get Unl. txt msging (in+out) ??? I don't see it in the Wireless essentials

[simms]

Man, the plan u have on your sig is crazy
That's like $30 with a monthly $15 credit or something similar

Cause its easy to get $25 for 6pm wknights.
So the Txt is $5 more? But how do u get Unl. txt msging (in+out) ??? I don't see it in the Wireless essentials

I will answer the questions not directed to my plan:
Unl. txt is $10 on Rogers.. but I can't find the link.. hmm.

The other plan I got was this one:
21/month
275 daytime
WN/WE 6pm
CID/VM
100LD
UNLIMITED TXT IN OUT
for 3 years...

None of my plans were $25.. the typical $25 was from someone else that I was commenting on.

[tigger03]

do unlocked phones work with Rogers pay as you go? My bro has pay as u go, but wants a nice phone. Just want to know if they are compatible.

[st7860]

do unlocked phones work with Rogers pay as you go? My bro has pay as u go, but wants a nice phone. Just want to know if they are compatible.

Yes, unlocked GSM850 or GSM1900 phones will work on Fido, Rogers, Cityfone, etc.

[tigger03]

Simms I see no details your Rogers plan in the URL you have with your signature i.e "I'm with Rogers - $15/month: 275 daytime, WE/WN 8pm, Caller ID, Voicemail, 125 SMS, 100min LD"

I agree :|

[tigger03]

Yes, unlocked GSM850 or GSM1900 phones will work on Fido, Rogers, Cityfone, etc.

thx .. back I go to the BST forum :)

[Chongkee]

Thanks to all,

I was 6 months into my contract then I renewed for 3 years some days ago.

$25
250 mins
Unlimited W/E 6pm
CD
Detailed Billing
Rogers Network Services

+

$5
VM

-

$5
Credit for 1 year

+

Free
100 LD

Of course like many, I want more. Although I have spoken to a rep about it he didn't give anything to me. I wanted an SMS plan or Name Display or even just Rogers to Rogers.

What do you guys think?

Thanks.

[jay_bionic]

Does anyone have any feedback on the Sony W300? Is it a good phone or so so?

[hsedin]

Thanks to all,

I was 6 months into my contract then I renewed for 3 years some days ago.
...

Of course like many, I want more. Although I have spoken to a rep about it he didn't give anything to me. I wanted an SMS plan or Name Display or even just Rogers to Rogers.

What do you guys think?

Thanks.

I think you would be able to call back retentions and get rogers to rogers added on for the term.. i was able to do that for 2 contracts similar to the above that I had renewed earlier this year when R2R wasn't "allowed" to be added to this plan.

VM $credit for 1yr.. if you had been a long term customer (>5yrs) I think you might be able to call back to stretch it to the lenght of the term. i guess it depends on the csr

hope this helps and good luck

[MOBB]

I think you would be able to call back retentions and get rogers to rogers added on for the term.. i was able to do that for 2 contracts similar to the above that I had renewed earlier this year when R2R wasn't "allowed" to be added to this plan.

VM $credit for 1yr.. if you had been a long term customer (>5yrs) I think you might be able to call back to stretch it to the lenght of the term. i guess it depends on the csr

hope this helps and good luck

Im in the same boat I just called in after 7 months of a new activation , to renew they gave me unlimited incoming calls, unlimited eve/wkdns from 6pm and 100 day minutes with 100 LD CAN minutes,for 30$ plus all the extras! Thing Is really need to get Caller ID on this plan is there anything I could do to make them include Caller ID??

[mizermalice]

Hey do any of these offers exist for new activations?

[mizermalice]

and does anyone know if we can have more than 1 phone/plan registered under one credit card? my brother already has an existing corporate plan under my dad's name, i'm trying to get myself the same deal (but I don't have any hookups to Rogers), under my dad's name/creditcard as well.

[pulsar]

Even though Rogers owns Fido now (I currently am using Fido) I called Roger's to see if I could get a retention plan as Fido does not have any local telephone numbers to serve me where I live. I told them I could get a corp plan with Bell for 300 min, unlimited weeknight and weekends after 6pm, Voicemail and call display and 200 long distance minutes for $34 tax and SAF included.

The lady at Rogers said they could only offer new activation plans only. And yes I did call their cancellation department even though I didn't have a Rogers wireless plan. I figured it was worth the shot but the lady said they couldn't match the offer and that I'd have to get FIDO to match it.

Looks like Rogers could have had my business if they wanted to but I guess I'm going with Bell.

If anyone else had success I'd like to know too.

[bubble.tea]

Even though Rogers owns Fido now (I currently am using Fido) I called Roger's to see if I could get a retention plan as Fido does not have any local telephone numbers to serve me where I live. I told them I could get a corp plan with Bell for 300 min, unlimited weeknight and weekends after 6pm, Voicemail and call display and 200 long distance minutes for $34 tax and SAF included.

The lady at Rogers said they could only offer new activation plans only. And yes I did call their cancellation department even though I didn't have a Rogers wireless plan. I figured it was worth the shot but the lady said they couldn't match the offer and that I'd have to get FIDO to match it.

Looks like Rogers could have had my business if they wanted to but I guess I'm going with Bell.

If anyone else had success I'd like to know too.

why not get a Fido Retention plan?

[pulsar]

why not get a Fido Retention plan?
because Fido does not offer a local number where I live now that I moved.

[bubble.tea]

oops., I brain-farted.

Then here's your solution. Find a plan that someone wants to offload., take it off their hands (free transfer of ownership)., then customize it to your wantings. :)

Cheers.

[morpheiz]

So I jumped the gun and renewed for 3 years.

Same thing as everybody, I couldn't get it for $20.

$25
250 WD, UL WN/EV after 6pm
Caller ID
Voicemail (she wouldn't give me a discount on a phone since I asked for this)

I didn't ask for 100 LD :/

[HowEver]

You kind of *did* get the $20 plan.

It's basically $20 for the 8pm clock, add $5 for unlimited after 6 p.m. Very nice.

Now call back for the discount on the phone. Don't mention anything about your first call, or give reasons why you shouldn't get it. Everybody gets the phone discount. UNLESS you're already getting it and what you mean is you aren't getting a *further* discount.

So I jumped the gun and renewed for 3 years.

Same thing as everybody, I couldn't get it for $20.

$25
250 WD, UL WN/EV after 6pm
Caller ID
Voicemail (she wouldn't give me a discount on a phone since I asked for this)

I didn't ask for 100 LD :/

[mizermalice]

so for all of you getting the retention plan, do you have to go through this whole process that's being posted? the CsX and CsR crap? do you have to pretend to be canceling your phone?

and why is rogers afraid of people canceling their service? if you're on contract for 3 years, and you want to cancel your contract before the 3 years, are they not legally entitled to bill you for the total sum of the 3 years. ??? :confused:

[akz]

so for all of you getting the retention plan, do you have to go through this whole process that's being posted? the CsX and CsR crap? do you have to pretend to be canceling your phone?

and why is rogers afraid of people canceling their service? if you're on contract for 3 years, and you want to cancel your contract before the 3 years, are they not legally entitled to bill you for the total sum of the 3 years. ??? :confused:

answers:
#1 - yes you do have to go through the whole process that is posted .. however there are other ways also jus think ...
#2 - rogers is afraid of people canceling their service because usually when people go over their cellphone bill its already around $100+ anyways.. and the maximum penalty for getting out of the 3 year or whatever contract is $200. If you are going over and u spend almost $100/month and you see a better plan elsewhere why not shell out the extra $100 and get a better plan at a better provider?
#3 - no they are not the maximum penalty is $200 for rogers. Telus etc on the other hand have no limit and can bill u for the full duration of the contract term.

[WorldIRC]

Cancellation is $20x remaning months up to $200.

Retention plan (basic one) is $25 month. On 3 years thats, $900 before SAF and Taxes, overages, and other options.

They make more money putting you on the retention on a 3 year then you cancelling.

[mizermalice]

akz, worldIRC, i love you guys :D

I think im gonna buy a $20+saf+911 megaplan now. First 3 months is unlimited local, so do you think i could get the retention plan right after the 3 months ^^?

and does anyone have any opinions of the sony ericcsson w300i, and motorola v361 (black one)? I think I'm gonna get one of those two.

oh yeah, is it true that phones come cheaper if you buy it at a rogers store as opposed to buying it online? everytime I drop by one of those rogers stores, their phone prices seem lower than if you would buy it online, but then you dont get all those freebies from buying it online, then again a lot of those freebies look useless, except maybe the futureshop gift card. anyonw know ^^?

[HowEver]

I guess.

Unless you factor in that for a retention plan, they are also providing a service. Which isn't free to provide.

Other than that...

Cancellation is $20x remaning months up to $200.

Retention plan (basic one) is $25 month. On 3 years thats, $900 before SAF and Taxes, overages, and other options.

They make more money putting you on the retention on a 3 year then you cancelling.

[WorldIRC]

Rogers has 5.5million wireless subscribers...out of 5.5million, its a very small percentage of people on Retention. They are still making money...

[simms]

akz, worldIRC, i love you guys :D

I think im gonna buy a $20+saf+911 megaplan now. First 3 months is unlimited local, so do you think i could get the retention plan right after the 3 months ^^?

and does anyone have any opinions of the sony ericcsson w300i, and motorola v361 (black one)? I think I'm gonna get one of those two.

oh yeah, is it true that phones come cheaper if you buy it at a rogers store as opposed to buying it online? everytime I drop by one of those rogers stores, their phone prices seem lower than if you would buy it online, but then you dont get all those freebies from buying it online, then again a lot of those freebies look useless, except maybe the futureshop gift card. anyonw know ^^?

You don't love me, but I'll help you anyways. Get the SE W-anything, be it the W810 or the W600 both on Rogers. Any review you read gives huge ratings for these two phones for usage, reception, and quality.

Some phones can be cheaper in-store, but the main reason is so that you can actually pick up the phone you just ordered. Plus you might get discounts from FS, and 20% off which I believe you can use.

[knight]

Thanks OP and everyone else in this thread
I was 1.5 years in my 2 year conract (corporate), have been with rogers for 3.5 years

this is what i got for $25 a month +6.95 +0.5 on 3 year renewal

250 min daytime
unlimited weekends and nights after 6 pm
unlimited rogers to rogers
caller id
voice mail
6 month unlimited local calling
3 months unlimited picture ,txt and video msging

$35 admin fee waived , free shipping of new phone

$100 discount on NOKIA 6682 , and it already has $50 MIR
so (349 *1.14 ) - 100 -50

I asked for a bluetooth headset and they said they don't have access to accessories( i am not sure i believe them)

Like the OP said be polite and tell them what you want.

So what do you guys/girls think ?

[rdp]

Thanks OP and everyone else in this thread
I was 1.5 years in my 2 year conract (corporate), have been with rogers for 3.5 years

this is what i got for $25 a month +6.95 +0.5 on 3 year renewal

250 min daytime
unlimited weekends and nights after 6 pm
unlimited rogers to rogers
caller id
voice mail
6 month unlimited local calling
3 months unlimited picture ,txt and video msging

$35 admin fee waived , free shipping of new phone

$100 discount on NOKIA 6682 , and it already has $50 MIR
so (349 *1.14 ) - 100 -50

I asked for a bluetooth headset and they said they don't have access to accessories( i am not sure i believe them)

Like the OP said be polite and tell them what you want.

So what do you guys/girls think ?

i got the same deal. it is a solid one.

but isn't $199 after MIR the regular price for the nokia 6682 with a three-year term?
http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/products/phones/products_details.asp?shopperID=B74K1G4SCE8C9GQ9K4V PD6JCW508BJT1&PRODUCTID=6682R&summary=1

[Gellar]

your plan isnt bad, but honestly, the unlimited r2r isnt that useful unless all your friends and/or girl are on rogers, even if they were, wouldnt matter that much.

and honestly, a 3 year renewal is pretty brutal, you should have said two max
Thanks OP and everyone else in this thread
I was 1.5 years in my 2 year conract (corporate), have been with rogers for 3.5 years

this is what i got for $25 a month +6.95 +0.5 on 3 year renewal

250 min daytime
unlimited weekends and nights after 6 pm
unlimited rogers to rogers
caller id
voice mail
6 month unlimited local calling
3 months unlimited picture ,txt and video msging

$35 admin fee waived , free shipping of new phone

$100 discount on NOKIA 6682 , and it already has $50 MIR
so (349 *1.14 ) - 100 -50

I asked for a bluetooth headset and they said they don't have access to accessories( i am not sure i believe them)

Like the OP said be polite and tell them what you want.

So what do you guys/girls think ?
Let me tell you something, calling to cancel within the first 30 days it the best time because they cant charge you a cancellation fee within that time. So you can still get what you want, however, after you agree to something they WILL charge you if you decide to cancel, so make sure you get what you want. if they ask "did i satisfy your problem" or whatever it is at the end, and you didnt get what you want, say no, and they'll give it to you

also, unless the freebies are things like a bluetooth headset (assuming you want it) or something else, you could buy the phone off someone on rfd :)
akz, worldIRC, i love you guys :D

I think im gonna buy a $20+saf+911 megaplan now. First 3 months is unlimited local, so do you think i could get the retention plan right after the 3 months ^^?

and does anyone have any opinions of the sony ericcsson w300i, and motorola v361 (black one)? I think I'm gonna get one of those two.

oh yeah, is it true that phones come cheaper if you buy it at a rogers store as opposed to buying it online? everytime I drop by one of those rogers stores, their phone prices seem lower than if you would buy it online, but then you dont get all those freebies from buying it online, then again a lot of those freebies look useless, except maybe the futureshop gift card. anyonw know ^^?

[st7860]

and honestly, a 3 year renewal is pretty brutal, you should have said two max

Rogers to Rogers is a very useful feature, and also, did you realise that with Rogers the cancellation fee is the same whether or not you have a 2 or 3 year contract?

[Gellar]

Rogers to Rogers is a very useful feature, and also, did you realise that with Rogers the cancellation fee is the same whether or not you have a 2 or 3 year contract?
the usefulness of r2r is relative, so to say it is or isnt is irrelevant on the whole. we'd have to take that one on a case by case basis :) for me, it aint, for you, it could be the best thing in the world

and yes i know 200 is the max fee, but do you really want to be locked in for 3 years? im scared of commitment

[bectang]

Has anyone looked into the Samsung D807 phone? I was told that it is not available for HUP. Has anyone got it successfully?

I was offered the same $25 plans for 250 minutes if I renewed for another 3 years. They would not budge in giving me 275. How could I get the extra 25 minutes? Help anyone?

[Mad.Whack]

Has anyone looked into the Samsung D807 phone? I was told that it is not available for HUP. Has anyone got it successfully?

I was offered the same $25 plans for 250 minutes if I renewed for another 3 years. They would not budge in giving me 275. How could I get the extra 25 minutes? Help anyone?

Its a corporate code that gives the automatic +25min. If you don't have a corporate account I doubt you'll be able to get 275min.

[tchai]

Its a corporate code that gives the automatic +25min. If you don't have a corporate account I doubt you'll be able to get 275min.

MadWhack is right
The extra 25 Anytime minutes are for Corporate plans or Employee Plans
Apparently they are different.
Corporate plans entitles you to get $100 off a new phone and you get to do a HUP ever 12 months.

Employee Plans are not entitled to for the $100off and 12month HUP. But they still get the +25 Anytime minutes :D

I know this because I am on the NEC Employee Plan which is not a Corporate Plan. My brother is with the PriceWaterHouseCoopers Corporate Plan.

[simms]

MadWhack is right
The extra 25 Anytime minutes are for Corporate plans or Employee Plans
Apparently they are different.
Corporate plans entitles you to get $100 off a new phone and you get to do a HUP ever 12 months.

Employee Plans are not entitled to for the $100off and 12month HUP. But they still get the +25 Anytime minutes :D

I know this because I am on the NEC Employee Plan which is not a Corporate Plan. My brother is with the PriceWaterHouseCoopers Corporate Plan.

Never knew there was a dif. between Corp and Emp plans. I don't even know what I'm on... I have +25 anytime and $100 off, but my HUP is 23 months...

[bubble.tea]

Never knew there was a dif. between Corp and Emp plans. I don't even know what I'm on... I have +25 anytime and $100 off, but my HUP is 23 months...
you're kidding right?

EPP, Employee paid plan

Corporately reimbursed plans <------where it's at.
;)

[simms]

you're kidding right?

EPP, Employee paid plan

Corporately reimbursed plans <------where it's at.
;)

I know the dif between EPP and Corp, BUT, here's what he said
Corporate plans entitles you to get $100 off a new phone and you get to do a HUP ever 12 months.

Now I'm EPP, but I get the $100 off. I think it's just with the different Tiers...
ah, whatever.

[bubble.tea]

...........
ah, whatever.
best thing you said all day :D

[doodling]

hmm... didnt think about my wireless plan til i read this thread. i think it's time i ask advise from the pros :) i just called rogers, who informed me that my 3yr plan actually EXPIRED back in october 05. right now i am on a month-to-month corporate business plan (details below for those interested... i dont work for a corp the dealer signed up for me)

the plan is cheap and sufficient for my uses, but the 4 yr old sony ericsson T68i is dying on me and i need a new phone.

anyone have experience with harware upgrades on a CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN? rogers cs tells me i have to call the business center because it's a different system (hardware, policy etc). i am reluctant to call because, well, for starters i have no idea what corp the dealer signed me up with! does the business center ask for "employment" details? should i let go of this month-to-month n sign up with a new plan for free new phone, or stick with this plan n purchase a phone myself?

$18 corporate business plan
$.50 911
$6.95 saf
200 w/d and w/n
unltd w/e
enhanced voicemail
call display
network features incl: Group Calling, Busy Transfer, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, No Answer Forwarding and Transfer Calls.
exact pricing

bill totals $26 after taxes and bundles 15% discount.

[the watcher]

that looks like a canada post corporate plan

hmm... didnt think about my wireless plan til i read this thread. i think it's time i ask advise from the pros :) i just called rogers, who informed me that my 3yr plan actually EXPIRED back in october 05. right now i am on a month-to-month corporate business plan (details below for those interested... i dont work for a corp the dealer signed up for me)

the plan is cheap and sufficient for my uses, but the 4 yr old sony ericsson T68i is dying on me and i need a new phone.

anyone have experience with harware upgrades on a CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN? rogers cs tells me i have to call the business center because it's a different system (hardware, policy etc). i am reluctant to call because, well, for starters i have no idea what corp the dealer signed me up with! does the business center ask for "employment" details? should i let go of this month-to-month n sign up with a new plan for free new phone, or stick with this plan n purchase a phone myself?

$18 corporate business plan
$.50 911
$6.95 saf
200 w/d and w/n
unltd w/e
enhanced voicemail
call display
network features incl: Group Calling, Busy Transfer, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, No Answer Forwarding and Transfer Calls.
exact pricing

bill totals $26 after taxes and bundles 15% discount.

[poorwingman]

anyone have experience with harware upgrades on a CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN? rogers cs tells me i have to call the business center because it's a different system (hardware, policy etc). i am reluctant to call because, well, for starters i have no idea what corp the dealer signed me up with! does the business center ask for "employment" details? should i let go of this month-to-month n sign up with a new plan for free new phone, or stick with this plan n purchase a phone myself?




when i switched to my corp plan, they asked me for my employee ID #, company address, and a contact phone number there.

you should just get an unlocked phone. your monthly plan is great. if you let go of your plan for a cheap phone, you'll lose any savings on the phone on your monthly bill and you'll be tied into a contract.

[simms]

The plan looks good, reminds me of my old one. You could bump up the daytime to 250-275, and right now that WN/WE looks to be at 8pm. Considering your tenure you could probably push your plan. .. for a few dollars more you could pull in a lot of extras like R2R or WN/WE 6pm.

But if that plan suits you, no need to pay more. Just call Corp HUP (the number should be on the first page) and tell them you want to upgrade your phone. You should get 50-200 off the price of a phone considering you're not on contract and depending on your tier.

[poorwingman]

what does exact pricing mean?

[simms]

what does exact pricing mean?

For me, it means anything over a minute is billed by the second.

akz, I see you lurking! ;)

[akz]

For me, it means anything over a minute is billed by the second.

akz, I see you lurking! ;)


lol I just woke up... gonna head to the gym lates

[doodling]

when i switched to my corp plan, they asked me for my employee ID #, company address, and a contact phone number there.


The plan looks good, reminds me of my old one. You could bump up the daytime to 250-275, and right now that WN/WE looks to be at 8pm. Considering your tenure you could probably push your plan. .. for a few dollars more you could pull in a lot of extras like R2R or WN/WE 6pm.

But if that plan suits you, no need to pay more. Just call Corp HUP (the number should be on the first page) and tell them you want to upgrade your phone. You should get 50-200 off the price of a phone considering you're not on contract and depending on your tier.
Aug 1st, 2006 03:17 PM

that's a great idea, simms... but how do i go about asking for extras when (as poorwingman says) i'd need employment details that i dont have?

[doodling]

The plan looks good, reminds me of my old one. You could bump up the daytime to 250-275, and right now that WN/WE looks to be at 8pm. Considering your tenure you could probably push your plan. .. for a few dollars more you could pull in a lot of extras like R2R or WN/WE 6pm.


oh, and the bad part about my plan is 200 min includes both weekday AND evening :(

[simms]

oh, and the bad part about my plan is 200 min includes both weekday AND evening :(

when i switched to my corp plan, they asked me for my employee ID #, company address, and a contact phone number there.

He switched TO a plan. Of course when you switch TO one, you'll need it. But if you're already Corp, then you're in the clear.

[the watcher]

oh, and the bad part about my plan is 200 min includes both weekday AND evening :(

let me know what they end up giving you as extras. i am on the same plan

[sammi0910]

Anyone know what new phones rogers offer for 2 yrs renewal?
I know they offer P2077 only, any other phones????

[doodling]

let me know what they end up giving you as extras. i am on the same plan

i dont think i will call them, to be honest im nervous about losing the plan. i will prolly just buy an unlocked phone.

if anyone has experience in getting extras on a corp plan without actually being a corp employ, please share your experiences! :)

Anyone know what new phones rogers offer for 2 yrs renewal?
I know they offer P2077 only, any other phones????

what's P2077 exactly? my bf just got a new phone on 2 yrs renewal, nokia 6101, $0

[carms]

On the similar subject.. I just called them a couple day ago.. and I found that they got this plan... seem pretty good to me..

$20 per month
200 anytime
Unlimited Everning and Weekend
Free Caller ID

yep.. i know a couple of my friends who have this plan... but u should atleast wait till your contract's up and then call them..
it's not hard at all to get this plan.. so give rogers a call if ur contract's over..
i think it's 250 anytime now, though im not sure. im gonna give them a call too in a couple of months when my contract's done! :)

p.s. yes, evening starts at 6..

[simms]

Calling CorpHup doesn't change your plan or contract at all...

[the watcher]

i dont think i will call them, to be honest im nervous about losing the plan. i will prolly just buy an unlocked phone.

if anyone has experience in getting extras on a corp plan without actually being a corp employ, please share your experiences! :)



what's P2077 exactly? my bf just got a new phone on 2 yrs renewal, nokia 6101, $0

you can't loose it if you're already on it. a few months ago i got a 5$ credit on my monthly plan with that plan

[poorwingman]

when i switched to my corp plan, they asked me for my employee ID #, company address, and a contact phone number there.

He switched TO a plan. Of course when you switch TO one, you'll need it. But if you're already Corp, then you're in the clear.


i don't know if they were being extra nosy but... they asked me to verify the rest of my details too.. name/address/credit card/ contact info. if they have good controls, they should ask people for their employement info everytime they make changes to their plan since people can change their place of employment. but who knows what they actually do.

during the course of renewing.. i asked if they could record the convo so we could go over and agree upon the major points of the plan (since i don't trust rogers and i figure that they'll screw up my first couple of billings.) and the csr told me that all phone convos are recorded. can anyone verify this?

[WorldIRC]

Just called in for my buddy.

On 3 year renewal, got him a $99 RAZR w/ $35 waived...

250daytime
Evenings and Weekends at 6
VoiceMail
Caller ID
$2 for 30SMS
$25

He's happy.

[simms]

Just called in for my buddy.

On 3 year renewal, got him a $99 RAZR w/ $35 waived...

250daytime
Evenings and Weekends at 6
VoiceMail
Caller ID
$2 for 30SMS

He's happy.

For $0, what a deal!

[WorldIRC]

For $0, what a deal!
Fixed ;)

[Gellar]

i don't know if they were being extra nosy but... they asked me to verify the rest of my details too.. name/address/credit card/ contact info. if they have good controls, they should ask people for their employement info everytime they make changes to their plan since people can change their place of employment. but who knows what they actually do.

during the course of renewing.. i asked if they could record the convo so we could go over and agree upon the major points of the plan (since i don't trust rogers and i figure that they'll screw up my first couple of billings.) and the csr told me that all phone convos are recorded. can anyone verify this?
call centers always record the convos so that incase the csr screws up, they can pin 'em on it.

i dont think they should verify all your employment every time though, cuz after the first time they dont care if you dont work there anymore. Its not like they're actively checking. and they cant change your contract without your permission

[WorldIRC]

^If someone lied to get a false Corporate Plan, thats fraud. That's illegal in contract law and the contract would hold no legal ground. Not only would they probably sue you, but they would probably press charges....well, they COULD. Don't go there with Rogers.

You agree that everything you put down on your Rogers Application Form / Verbally over the phone is true.

[Gellar]

^If someone lied to get a false Corporate Plan, thats forgery. That's illegal in contract law and the contract would hold no legal ground. Not only would they probably sue you, but they would probably press charges....well, they COULD. Don't go there with Rogers.
did someone on here say they lied?

[WorldIRC]

did someone on here say they lied?

Why else would you bring that up? If one has a corp plan, and they are no longer eligible..well..you know what I'm going to say. There's people on corp plans that shouldn't be and thats how Rogers approaches the problem.

[Gellar]

Why else would you bring that up? If one has a corp plan, and they are no longer eligible..well..you know what I'm going to say. There's people on corp plans that shouldn't be and thats how Rogers approaches the problem.
well i got a corp plan with telus working for best buy, i dont anymore, and they wont take me off it. Ive called many times since I left best buy and they never even cared to ask

i got a corp plan with rogers too, but they're not gonna take it away from me anytime soon. If they want me off, they can cancel my phone

[rayesyn]

I called ROGERS today and they're giving me smack about the corporate plan going for $20 and there is NO voicemail/caller-id but instead they've got UNLIMITED ROGERS 2 ROGERS calling.

can someone confirm whether the good old days of the caller-id/voicemail are done?

[Gellar]

I called ROGERS today and they're giving me smack about the corporate plan going for $20 and there is NO voicemail/caller-id but instead they've got UNLIMITED ROGERS 2 ROGERS calling.

can someone confirm whether the good old days of the caller-id/voicemail are done?
your plan only has unlimited evenings starting at 8pm too :) for 25 its at 6pm

I had the same problem. Just say you're cancelling cuz it sucks, but you'll stay for vm and cd. I got them free on the 2nd day of my contract lol

[MOBB]

I just got off the Phone with Rogers, They are giving me
100 day min.
100 LD min
unlimited eve/wkds 6pm start

[mizermalice]

Gellar are you serious?
How does the 30day return policy work?
If you cancel within the first 30 days of your contract, do they take back the phone? Tho there's no cancelation fee, you still havent been in your contract for more than a month, do they still try to keep you w/ the retention plan?

I called a rogers customer rep today, asked them a bit about their plans. Tho some friends of mine only ordered a corporate plan through affiliation from their university (McGill and UofT) weeks ago, the stupid lady told me that "student promotions" were over and there was no such thing.

But it'd seem a bit unreasonable that they'd throw their retention plan at you when you've only had your phone for 2 days... no?

[Gellar]

Gellar are you serious?
How does the 30day return policy work?
If you cancel within the first 30 days of your contract, do they take back the phone? Tho there's no cancelation fee, you still havent been in your contract for more than a month, do they still try to keep you w/ the retention plan?

I called a rogers customer rep today, asked them a bit about their plans. Tho some friends of mine only ordered a corporate plan through affiliation from their university (McGill and UofT) weeks ago, the stupid lady told me that "student promotions" were over and there was no such thing.

But it'd seem a bit unreasonable that they'd throw their retention plan at you when you've only had your phone for 2 days... no?
haha im totally serious.

They didnt really give me the retention plan you see in the first plan as much as I just had them add things.

Part of the reason is the no cancellation fee in first 30 days. You would have to return your phone. With no cancellation fee in the first 30 days, its almost as if you're not on a contract, so they'll still try to retain you because after you agree to the new terms, the 30 day grace period disappears and you will have to pay a cancellation fee. Hope that helps.

p.s. it wasnt a full 2 days either, more like 30 hours :)

[mizermalice]

lol Gellar, so what'd you have them add? small features or big changes to your plan like unlimited evenings/weekends?

do you think they'd give up the retention plan to someone still within the 30day return policy? cause honestly, i think any of the retention plans are already good enough for me to keep (for 3 years)

[rayesyn]

thanks mate. however i've just got out of my 3 months unlimited and now i want the good stuff. they'll give me that "breach of contract" crap.

your plan only has unlimited evenings starting at 8pm too :) for 25 its at 6pm

I had the same problem. Just say you're cancelling cuz it sucks, but you'll stay for vm and cd. I got them free on the 2nd day of my contract lol

[doodling]

Why else would you bring that up? If one has a corp plan, and they are no longer eligible..well..you know what I'm going to say. There's people on corp plans that shouldn't be and thats how Rogers approaches the problem.

lie?

if one has a corp plan, and one has NEVER been eligible nor asked for it... well... one is not lying.

there's people on corp plans that shouldnt be, sure. there's also charges on bills that shouldnt be charged. if all were standard and fair, there'd be no need for this thread!

rogers has NEVER asked whether one works at the corp or still works there. they've had many chances, including when one called to ask, "can you tell me what plan i am on?" if they actually cared, they had plenty of chances to take one off a plan.

of course, one isnt gonna call up rogers and say "hey i shouldnt be on the corp plan"

and of course, rogers isnt gonna call up corp plan customers and grill them about their employment status. one can easily say "screw you, im going with telus".

[Gellar]

lol Gellar, so what'd you have them add? small features or big changes to your plan like unlimited evenings/weekends?

do you think they'd give up the retention plan to someone still within the 30day return policy? cause honestly, i think any of the retention plans are already good enough for me to keep (for 3 years)
search for my posts in this thread, one of them lists my plan
thanks mate. however i've just got out of my 3 months unlimited and now i want the good stuff. they'll give me that "breach of contract" crap.
lol breach of contract stuff? nahhh, just do what everyone else does

"telus offered me a better plan, im going with them, ill pay the 200 now"

"oh no, we can match that for you sir"

"oh yea? i had no idea [insert sarcasm] please do!"

[philip_gpr]

The Hot Deal:

The basic, and most popular one is;

250mins daytime +25bonus (gets automatically added if you have a certain company code)
evenings and week-ends from 6p.m.
Caller ID + Voicemail
100mins (Canadian Long Distance)
$20 (or $25 depending on Rep) + SystemAccess Fee + Taxes + whatever else you want.


I have tried twice now to get VM included for the life of a 3 year contract - in both cases the CSR said the longest they could include free VM was 1 year. Is this true?

Has anyone been able to get free VM for the life of the contract?

[BiGGiEx3]

Mine is free for life.

[Acuratl]

The Hot Deal:

The basic, and most popular one is;

250mins daytime +25bonus (gets automatically added if you have a certain company code)
evenings and week-ends from 6p.m.
Caller ID + Voicemail
100mins (Canadian Long Distance)
$20 (or $25 depending on Rep) + SystemAccess Fee + Taxes + whatever else you want.


I have tried twice now to get VM included for the life of a 3 year contract - in both cases the CSR said the longest they could include free VM was 1 year. Is this true?

Has anyone been able to get free VM for the life of the contract?

most i could get was 1 yr for CID and VM, i will call again after 1 year is up and ask them to add it up for another year..

[myapple]

I got CD for life (of contract) and VM for 1 year. I probably could have rec'v "life", but I didn't feel like calling many times and possibily getting blacklisted like some people. I'll call back after my year is done.

[simms]

Of course plenty of people have recieved free VM and CID.

There are probably notes on your account that you really want VM/CID, and so they won't offer it to you for free.

My plan is below...

[MOBB]

I called in a couple of weeks ago i had an EPP for 6 months and called to re sing my contract. They gave me:

100 Day min
100 CAN LD MIN
Unlimited eve/wknds 6.pm
unlimited Incoming calling
$30

I really need caller ID but the rep kept saying "NO" is there anyway I can get CID in the contract. Im still waiting for this plan to start at my next billing cycle so can I call a different CSR and try to Haggle CID?

[s2kdarren]

i just got 100 canadian min and 5 dollars off my plan

[simms]

i just got 100 canadian min and 5 dollars off my plan

That's great, but if you were paying $50 for 100 daytime.. then maybe not so much. If you're going to post a plan, at least post the whole thing...

[MOBB]

I called in a couple of weeks ago i had an EPP for 6 months and called to re sing my contract. They gave me:

100 Day min
100 CAN LD MIN
Unlimited eve/wknds 6.pm
unlimited Incoming calling
$30

I really need caller ID but the rep kept saying "NO" is there anyway I can get CID in the contract. Im still waiting for this plan to start at my next billing cycle so can I call a different CSR and try to Haggle CID?

anyone???

[bubble.tea]

anyone???
dude., depending on how MANY times you've already called in to ask for this (assuming you've spoken with Loyalty), you're probably the winner of a nice note on your account about that issue...and you MAY just never get it. Of course, you MAY just have bad luck in "how" you're going about asking for it.

Sorry to say, there's nothing much more to retention plans than luck.

80%, anybody who asks for a retention plan will get
$20 250daytime
CID OR VM
100LD

another 10%
may get BOTH cid and VM
and early eves "tossed" in.

The remaining 10% will get more credits, plus get the "extra mile" loyalty credits on hups...all these to the whim of the rep.

There's no science about it.

Take Simms. probably hands down he has the cheapest basic plan there is., but he admits, he's just been piss lucky. :D

[s2kdarren]

That's great, but if you were paying $50 for 100 daytime.. then maybe not so much. If you're going to post a plan, at least post the whole thing...

now paying 75 dollars for 750 min daily mins
free after 6
voicemail and caller id
50 txt msg a month
100 can long distance

i think thats my plan now.. i have to re look at it

[dealzuser]

I'm 1.5 years into my 2 year retention plan. The only other thing I would ask for is free basic VM, for which I'm paying $5. (The CSR told me that I had it, but didn't write it down. I called back many times ask why the screw up, but gave up at the end.) Or Rogers 2 Rogers would be fantastic. :) Don't care about the 3-6 months unlimited, since I rarely exceed my plan. I got a good plan - 1st phone has $20 / month with evening starting at 6pm, 250 min daytime, CID, 100 min Can LD. 2nd phone is $10 / month and shares the minutes of the 1st phone.

I'm thinking of re-up'ing for 3 years this time to get good hardware. Can anyone suggest phones and for how much? Some people got the RAZR for free, and some paid $100 for it. I wouldn't mind either that or a v551, or other basic quad band, bluetooth capable GSM phone. (Camera, music are secondary.) Any suggestions are welcome also.

Another question is whether I should wait till the end of my contract before renewing to get biggest bang for buck. I hear that starting 1Q2007, number portability between carriers is possible, so that's why they're trying to sign people up for 3 years...

Thanks in advance

[sammi0910]

what's P2077 exactly? my bf just got a new phone on 2 yrs renewal, nokia 6101, $0[/QUOTE]


Samsung P2077..lots of rogers dealers having promotion right now, so i just wondering another phones they offer for 2 yrs renewal.

[simms]

dude., depending on how MANY times you've already called in to ask for this (assuming you've spoken with Loyalty), you're probably the winner of a nice note on your account about that issue...and you MAY just never get it. Of course, you MAY just have bad luck in "how" you're going about asking for it.

Sorry to say, there's nothing much more to retention plans than luck.

80%, anybody who asks for a retention plan will get
$20 250daytime
CID OR VM
100LD

another 10%
may get BOTH cid and VM
and early eves "tossed" in.

The remaining 10% will get more credits, plus get the "extra mile" loyalty credits on hups...all these to the whim of the rep.

There's no science about it.

Take Simms. probably hands down he has the cheapest basic plan there is., but he admits, he's just been piss lucky. :D

Yea, it was pretty much luck. Then again when I called in a second time for a friend, that plan was pretty decent too.

What's funny is that my plan is comparable to the "another 10%" for BOTH CID and VM and early eves "tossed" in...

So I wonder what the "extra mile" would be :)

[bubble.tea]

.........
So I wonder what the "extra mile" would be :)
things like $75 'Loyalty Credit' on hups...that sorta stuff.

[mojof1]

80%, anybody who asks for a retention plan will get
$20 250daytime
CID OR VM
100LD

$20 for that???

crap!! i called retention yesterday because i'm near the end of my term...

my new plan is

$25, 250 daytime, evening 8pm and weekend unlimited, caller ID...
I couldn't get the R2R unless i pay another $5 :mad:

[simms]

80%, anybody who asks for a retention plan will get
$20 250daytime
CID OR VM
100LD

$20 for that???

crap!! i called retention yesterday because i'm near the end of my term...

my new plan is

$25, 250 daytime, evening 8pm and weekend unlimited, caller ID...
I couldn't get the R2R unless i pay another $5 :mad:

For $25 you should be able to get evenings at 6pm, CID, VM, and maybe 100 LD as a fairly above average plan. If you get 6pm, CID or VM for $25, that would be standard.

Also depending R2R could be had for $25... was this a corp plan or just a regular one before you called?

[mojof1]

For $25 you should be able to get evenings at 6pm, CID, VM, and maybe 100 LD as a fairly above average plan. If you get 6pm, CID or VM for $25, that would be standard.

Also depending R2R could be had for $25... was this a corp plan or just a regular one before you called?


This is just a retention plan...

I have a corp plan from my friend... which was $23, 200min, eve/wkn, CID

so i thought my new plan is already better so i didn't even bother trying to get the corp plan... coz i heard that they actually check if you're an employee for that

[simms]

This is just a retention plan...

I have a corp plan from my friend... which was $23, 200min, eve/wkn, CID

so i thought my new plan is already better so i didn't even bother trying to get the corp plan... coz i heard that they actually check if you're an employee for that

So was this a corp plan that you changed to retentions? The deal depends on whether you were a corp customer before you called into retentions.


I wanted to make a point about my sig, but the other thread got locked:


The point is to contribute to the site and learn more. We all know the drill when it comes to retentions, how I got it was a mix of luck, skill, and knowing what I wanted.

Now I can't help with luck, but if you contribute to the site we answer questions daily that you may have, so hopefully you can pick up skill and knowing what you want.

bubble tea, akz, Ronypal, and I, just off the top of my head, are just some of the many skilled people there that demonstrate what we know and how we get results.

[carms]

i caved in from waiting until my contract's over.. n gave rogers a call.
$20+saf+911
250 anytime
unlim weekday+weekend (start at 8pm)
free caller id

oh.. this is a 3 yr renewal.. for the 2 yr they offered me 200 anytime, but i thought.. might as well be 3 since i'd still need a cellie anywayy~

i guess most ppl are getting the same plan?

[MOBB]

dude., depending on how MANY times you've already called in to ask for this (assuming you've spoken with Loyalty), you're probably the winner of a nice note on your account about that issue...and you MAY just never get it. Of course, you MAY just have bad luck in "how" you're going about asking for it.

Sorry to say, there's nothing much more to retention plans than luck.

80%, anybody who asks for a retention plan will get
$20 250daytime
CID OR VM
100LD

another 10%
may get BOTH cid and VM
and early eves "tossed" in.

The remaining 10% will get more credits, plus get the "extra mile" loyalty credits on hups...all these to the whim of the rep.

There's no science about it.

Take Simms. probably hands down he has the cheapest basic plan there is., but he admits, he's just been piss lucky. :D

I've only called in once. I understand that all these people are getting 200-275 daytime min. But why i'am I being offered 100 day 100LD unlimited incoming calling with unlmited evenings and weekends from 6pm for 30$, is this some kind of special 'retention" deal since I didnt ask for this plan!But I took it anywyas to me its the closest thing to unlimited incoming and outgoing!

[bubble.tea]

I've only called in once. I understand that all these people are getting 200-275 daytime min. But why i'am I being offered 100 day 100LD unlimited incoming calling with unlmited evenings and weekends from 6pm for 30$, is this some kind of special 'retention" deal since I didnt ask for this plan!But I took it anywyas to me its the closest thing to unlimited incoming and outgoing!
bingo., (or luck of the draw).

[simms]

I've only called in once. I understand that all these people are getting 200-275 daytime min. But why i'am I being offered 100 day 100LD unlimited incoming calling with unlmited evenings and weekends from 6pm for 30$, is this some kind of special 'retention" deal since I didnt ask for this plan!But I took it anywyas to me its the closest thing to unlimited incoming and outgoing!

That's not bad at all. ULincoming can only be had on a $25 plan, and then +5 for 6pm weeknights.. and the 100LD as a bonus.

Granted you didn't get CID or VM, but that's not too bad either.

[eltonkk]

Hey all, any suggestion on what I could do?

First of, here's my plan.
$50
700 Weekday
Unlimited Eve/Wknds
Early Weekend
$5 Call Display
$8 Enhanced Voicemail
$6.95 SAF
$0.50 911

I got Rogers Wireless VIP 10%
Better Choice Bundles 15%

Total of $64.58 Tax In per month
(Qualified for the HUP since May 2006)

I'm quite comfortable with the plan, but should I call retention department at 1-888-936-7283 to get a better plan?

I have other stuff with Rogers, HS Extreme, HDTV, Home Phone...bringing my total monthly bill to $245 per month. Been with rogers for 5, 6 years now. Can I call retention to get loyalty credit to get a better hardware upgrade price?

Looking at w810i @ 199.99 online...can I get it under $100?

[WorldIRC]

Hey all, any suggestion on what I could do?

First of, here's my plan.
$50
700 Weekday
Unlimited Eve/Wknds
Early Weekend
$5 Call Display
$8 Enhanced Voicemail
$6.95 SAF
$0.50 911

I got Rogers Wireless VIP 10%
Better Choice Bundles 15%

Total of $64.58 Tax In per month
(Qualified for the HUP since May 2006)

I'm quite comfortable with the plan, but should I call retention department at 1-888-936-7283 to get a better plan?

I have other stuff with Rogers, HS Extreme, HDTV, Home Phone...bringing my total monthly bill to $245 per month. Been with rogers for 5, 6 years now. Can I call retention to get loyalty credit to get a better hardware upgrade price?

Looking at w810i @ 199.99 online...can I get it under $100?

Retentions may give you Caller ID for free or something.
You'd have to ask about the w810 though.

[Scuba Steve]

Called and said my Long Distance bills were to high! Asked if they could do anything.

275 minutes
1000 long distance\5$
Voicemail\5$
Call display
Unlimited eve and weekends after 6

Total all in was 42.95!

I think this is a great deal, I lost my SMS Deal and My Rogers to Rogers which I almost never get to use anyways.

[simms]

Called and said my Long Distance bills were to high! Asked if they could do anything.

275 minutes
1000 long distance\5$
Voicemail\5$
Call display
Unlimited eve and weekends after 6

Total all in was 42.95!

I think this is a great deal, I lost my SMS Deal and My Rogers to Rogers which I almost never get to use anyways.

If you're happy, then congrats! Rogers has another happy customer. With 275 minutes, you were a Corporate customer weren't you? If you use a lot of LD, that plan is pretty decent.

[Scuba Steve]

Well Yeah I use a lot of Long Distance. It will end up saving roughly $60 or $70 a month!

[Gellar]

Im just curious how some of you guys got the text messaging thrown in. Im probably going to wait until im 6 months into my contract to call 'em for it, but Im hoping it doesnt require Ive been with them for a long time.

[bubble.tea]

Im just curious how some of you guys got the text messaging thrown in. Im probably going to wait until im 6 months into my contract to call 'em for it, but Im hoping it doesnt require Ive been with them for a long time.
well other than "luck"., if you're getting CID and Enhanced VM., the total is $12. IT's a formality to change your two separate items on your account to the $12 EVERY CALL (I believe) package that includes 125sms' thrown in.

Other than that it's all a matter of serendipity <<<---MAN, I LOVE that word.

[Gellar]

well other than "luck"., if you're getting CID and Enhanced VM., the total is $12. IT's a formality to change your two separate items on your account to the $12 EVERY CALL (I believe) package that includes 125sms' thrown in.

Other than that it's all a matter of serendipity <<<---MAN, I LOVE that word.
ouuuu then I shouldnt have much trouble huh. I do have CID and basic VM for free, Im sure they can splurge to make me happy eh? :)

looks like you're talking about one of their communicate packs btw

http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wireless/services/voice/compare-value-packs.asp?shopperID=1R2P8VUUAX7V8HUNKV4818L9AVAL9H FD

[bubble.tea]

ouuuu then I shouldnt have much trouble huh. I do have CID and basic VM for free, Im sure they can splurge to make me happy eh? :)
p.s. you can do that yourself online., or call into REGULAR customer service.

Of course if you're thirsty for more than that., yes, call loyalty, and 'profess' your loyalty.

[Gellar]

p.s. you can do that yourself online., or call into REGULAR customer service.

Of course if you're thirsty for more than that., yes, call loyalty, and 'profess' your loyalty.
lol of course im thirsty for more. if i had my way they'd take away the SAF, give me early evenings free, more day time mins, and unlimited text msging.

but i guess 125 txt will have to do for now

i havent even received my first bill yet haha

[bubble.tea]

lol of course im thirsty for more. .

nice ;)

btw., feel free to have a look see over on nacp (siggy), for when you want to ask a crap load of more questions and such.

[Scuba Steve]

That is where I found out about the $1000 LD for $5 that is great

[Moe_Mentum]

Well I am very satisfied with what I got from rogers today. I called in about an hour ago and got this.

Free Motorola V360 (Is there any other phones I should considering getting? I can still return it if I change my mind)

250 Anytime
100 min Canada Long Distance
Free Call Display
Free Call Forwarding, Waiting
Free After 6:00pm -8:00am
(Not sure if they included Free Weekends though)
Call are billed per minute though
6 months unlimitted local calling

$20+6.95+0.50= $31.50 approx with taxes

[bubble.tea]

.....
(Not sure if they included Free Weekends though)........
doubtful they didn't.

[Moebiwankenobi]

I do this all the time (as in every 1.5 years or so).

Currently, I got this for a 3 year renewal:

500 Day

Unlimited Eve & Wknds

Caller ID
SAF
911

PLUS a second phone to share the minutes

$70 plus tax.

I added a Data plan for my blackberry on it for $40 and got a 7290 for $50 after rebate. Not too bad. I find that being EXTRA nice, conversing it up with the reps and really make them want to help you, goes a long way.

[Gellar]

lol so is everybodys strategy pretty much either:

(1) tell them you're cancelling and see where it takees you

or

(2) tell them another carrier offered you something and have them match it

Ive done (1) and its gotten me things, but I need to get more ...MORE! muhahahahaha

(disregard evil laugh)

[simms]

lol so is everybodys strategy pretty much either:

(1) tell them you're cancelling and see where it takees you

or

(2) tell them another carrier offered you something and have them match it

Ive done (1) and its gotten me things, but I need to get more ...MORE! muhahahahaha

(disregard evil laugh)

Try to push it, but not too hard. You never know what the reps will do.

Ya aim for my level, I'm aiming higher... :D What's your plan anyways, Gellar? (I probably saw it, but lost it in the slew of posts..)

[keunganator]

iv called but the most i could get is

$25
250 weekday minutes per month
Free after 6pm –8am
Free Weekends
Call display
Rogers to Rogers

on a 3 year term too,

but i didnt sign anything, still seeing if i could get VM or 125-Unlimited SMS thrown in, perhaps if i make them a deal that if i sign up for VM for 5 bucks they have to give me SMS package for free as a incentive for me to get the VM, what do u think>

[myapple]

iv called but the most i could get is

$25
250 weekday minutes per month
Free after 6pm –8am
Free Weekends
Call display
Rogers to Rogers

on a 3 year term too,

but i didnt sign anything, still seeing if i could get VM or 125-Unlimited SMS thrown in, perhaps if i make them a deal that if i sign up for VM for 5 bucks they have to give me SMS package for free as a incentive for me to get the VM, what do u think>
I think any normal customer would have been very happy with this offer and probably would have snagged it up right up right away (cuz the plans listed on the website are crap). But because of this massive thread, people (myself included) always want more. Two years ago, I was very happy with $20 for 200 mins, unlimted weekends and evenings @8pm, and free call display. Now for $20/25, people feel like they got ripped off if they don't get R2R, VM, SMS, and 100LD thrown in. I'm not complaining...I just think it's funny.

In regards to your original question, that scenario is unlikely, but not impossible. Let us know what happens. Monthly spending and tenture is one thing...but I think what it really boils down is a person's negotiating skills.

[st7860]

Two years ago, I was very happy with $20 for 200 mins, unlimted weekends and evenings @8pm, and free call display. Now for $20/25, people feel like they got ripped off if they don't get R2R, VM, SMS, and 100LD thrown in.

Maybe you don't mind about spending more money than you must, but there are some people that for them, the $70 or so a month that R2R will save in daytime minutes is an amount of money that they would want to save.

[Gellar]

Try to push it, but not too hard. You never know what the reps will do.

Ya aim for my level, I'm aiming higher... :D What's your plan anyways, Gellar? (I probably saw it, but lost it in the slew of posts..)
hmm let me see if i can remember all the details

$25 a month
225 day time mins
call display
voice mail
1000 r2r
call forwarding/waiting and such
unlimited evenings and weekends at 6

oh yea, Im on 2 years. They made me sign two years for this "corporate" plan which didnt initially include CID or VM. They would have reduced it to 1 year with CID, but I had to keep it at 2 years for VM

i think thats everything. Ill give up r2r for something else, I call so many different numbers it doesnt matter, not to mention the ones i do call often arent roger cell phones.

If I can get them to throw in the texting I'll be happy, maybe some more day time mins and that'll make it.

[mc9180]

I just got

$25
250 daytime
evenings at 6
CD
VM
The usual network features
Unlimited SMS

on a 3 yr term.

Thanks RFD!

[simms]

I just got

$25
250 daytime
evenings at 6
CD
VM
The usual network features
Unlimited SMS

on a 3 yr term.

Thanks RFD!

Standard plan, great bonus with the SMS. :)

[shopaholik]

i just signed another 3 year plan in december but i called back two days ago and they gave me this plan if i signed 3 years starting 2 days ago

$25
275 daytime minutes
free weekends and evenings after 6pm
free caller id
100 canadian long distance minutes

and then i added a $6 text messaging plan, 125 texts!!!

pretty good plan but i think i might miss my free incoming calls..
see how it goes! thanks everyone.

vancouver region btw.

[shopaholik]

wait.. you got unlimited sms?? wow.. dammit!! and i thought i got a pretty good plan. shucks

[myapple]

Maybe you don't mind about spending more money than you must, but there are some people that for them, the $70 or so a month that R2R will save in daytime minutes is an amount of money that they would want to save.
You got R2R? well, good for you! U missed my point...which was: it doesn't matter how great of a deal someone gets now, cuz because of online forums like this one, people always feel ripped off or want more.

Right now, for $20 I get 250mins, evens@8, CD, VM(1yr), and 100LD. I was intitally pretty happy with my deal (as it's way better than my friend's plans), but after reading this thread, I feel like there's always something missing (i.e. VM for entire term, R2R, unlimited SMS, $5 credits for no reason, etc.).

[TorontoEh]

i know even though this is rogers related thread...but wanted feedback on what you guys think of the fido unlimited incoming plan for $25 ++ comes i think to around $38 sales guy mentioned!

the only thing i guess i dont like is signing 2 year contract

[st7860]

i know even though this is rogers related thread...but wanted feedback on what you guys think of the fido unlimited incoming plan for $25 ++ comes i think to around $38 sales guy mentioned!

the only thing i guess i dont like is signing 2 year contract

the fido unlimited incoming plan does not include unlimited evenings and weekends, there is a limit. but the Rogers unlimited incoming plan for $30/mo that some people get has unlimited E/W.

http://www.fido.ca/portal/en/packages/monthly.shtml

[TorontoEh]

the fido unlimited incoming plan does not include unlimited evenings and weekends, there is a limit. but the Rogers unlimited incoming plan for $30/mo that some people get has unlimited E/W.

Does roger offer unlimited incomling + evening/weekend? then definitley for 30 bucks its a great offer? how do i get one though...could;nt find it on rogers sites

[st7860]

some people get it in this thread

"100 Day min
100 CAN LD MIN
Unlimited eve/wknds 6.pm
unlimited Incoming calling
$30"

[hackex]

the fido unlimited incoming plan does not include unlimited evenings and weekends, there is a limit. but the Rogers unlimited incoming plan for $30/mo that some people get has unlimited E/W.

http://www.fido.ca/portal/en/packages/monthly.shtml

i've spoken with cxr about this and they were willing to give it to me once my contract is atleast a year old. i probably could've gotten it right away after negotiating but i chose the $20 250min plan. i'm pretty sure the fido plan has per second billing, whereas rogers wasn't willing to give that. has ne1 gotten per sec with rogers recently........my account is 7 months old.

also, in terms of what ur saying about rogers being unlimited evening/weekend..........that's probably correct. fido gives 1000 evening/weekend. but unless ur always on the phone that shouldn't be a problem with 1000mins. don't forget that it's 24/7 unlimited incoming, so if someone calls u during evenings/weekends its not cutting into ur 1000 'outgoing' minutes.

if only they provided a little more outgoing minutes.......150/200 this plan would be pretty solid, even now it is very attractive. i might switch after my unlimited period ends.

[st7860]

also, in terms of what ur saying about rogers being unlimited evening/weekend..........that's probably correct. fido gives 1000 evening/weekend. .

the rogers $30/mo one is better because the evenings start at 6pm, not 7pm as with fido, and they are unlimited instead of 1000 minutes

[rfdmember]

received a similar deal/same free phone, but only free minutes after 8:00pm till 8:00am.

did you get charged an admin fee?

are you on a corporate plan?

Well I am very satisfied with what I got from rogers today. I called in about an hour ago and got this.

Free Motorola V360 (Is there any other phones I should considering getting? I can still return it if I change my mind)

250 Anytime
100 min Canada Long Distance
Free Call Display
Free Call Forwarding, Waiting
Free After 6:00pm -8:00am
(Not sure if they included Free Weekends though)
Call are billed per minute though
6 months unlimitted local calling

$20+6.95+0.50= $31.50 approx with taxes

[keunganator]

Just called in and got this

$25 + $7 + $32 before SAF911+Tax
250 weekday minutes
Free after 6pm–8am
Free Weekends
Call display
Unlimited Rogers to Rogers
100 LD

+ Voicemail ($5) Free for the first month
+ 75 SMS ($2) Free for the first month

Ill see how it goes!

[BoogieMan]

I had a question.

I just got a retention plan couple days ago on a condition that I sign a 2-year contract. I had 2+ years remaining from my previous contract/HUP in Sept. 2005 so I didn't mind.

200 weekday mins
unlimited evenings after 8pm - 7am
unlimited weekends
free CID
100 Canadian LD
3-month free local calling
$20

I asked for unlimited local calling bonus since I'm signing a new contract and the rep said since I asked for it he will throw it in.


Now my question is since I'm signing a new contract am I eligible for a free phone or Hardware upgrade?

I had campus calling (R2R) before this plan but I am told its not available with this plan, is it possible?

Hope someone can clarify this for me, just so I know what to expect when I call rogers for the free phone.

Thanks.

[nameht]

Just a quick question..i tried scanning this thread but it is incredibly long

Should I tell the CxR that I want to cancel my phone...or that i am looking for a retention plan?

I have 3 Numbers on my 1 Account and I need 2 of them changed

for one I would like som ething along the lines of

250min
VM
CID
unlimited after 6
Texting
1000LD

and would like to change my number from an edmonton # to a TO #


the other one i need soemthing like
200 - 250 daytime
CID
Unlimited after 6
maybe 75 free txts?
100LD

thats about it

how should I approach this with the CxR?

[bubble.tea]

......I had campus calling (R2R) before this plan but I am told its not available with this plan, is it possible?

Hope someone can clarify this for me, just so I know what to expect when I call rogers for the free phone.

Thanks.
you gave up campus calling for your retention plan? ouch.

....Should I tell the CxR that I want to cancel my phone...or that i am looking for a retention plan?
.....

You know what., Honestly, I've never heard of what would happen if somebody did exactly what you're suggesting. I think I'd pay $20 to find out.

For where I do most of my discussions and debating now (including retention deals), Click This (http://www.nacellphoneforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27).

[HarGow]

Just a side question: How much would it cost to switch my area code with Rogers? I'm heading to uni in September.

I'm gonna call in today for a retention plan, but I don't know whether I should switch today or not. If I do, I'm guessing I'll be using my 100LD during this month?

[st7860]

Just a side question: How much would it cost to switch my area code with Rogers? I'm heading to uni in September.

I'm gonna call in today for a retention plan, but I don't know whether I should switch today or not. If I do, I'm guessing I'll be using my 100LD during this month?

nothing at all.

Rogers charges $10 to change a number on www.rogers.com if you are keeping the same area code, but if its a different area code, NO CHARGE.

[ShaTR]

nothing at all.

Rogers charges $10 to change a number on www.rogers.com if you are keeping the same area code, but if its a different area code, NO CHARGE.

isn't the choice online limited to a select group of numbers though??? that blows!

[Moe_Mentum]

received a similar deal/same free phone, but only free minutes after 8:00pm till 8:00am.

did you get charged an admin fee?

are you on a corporate plan?

Actually I just got the phone now and the paper is saying that I am getting charged an Admin fee but the person on the phone never mentioned it. I am going to call in and see if I can get this cleared. Also the V360 seems a bit cheap looking, the woman did offer a few others phones but I can't exactly rememebr the model #'s I am not on a corporate plan but my plan previously was hard to beat at $15\mth free Evenings after 6 and Weekends anytime

[bubble.tea]

isn't the choice online limited to a select group of numbers though??? that blows!
Yes that blows indeed.

For a tip (http://www.nacellphoneforums.com/showthread.php?p=1104#post1104) on how to do it with a rep for free ;)

[Moe_Mentum]

Alright guys I just called Rogers again and I don't have to pay the Admin fee however, it will be charged on my next bill but I will be credited back the amount.


Also Here are my choices for phones

Nokia 6101 White
Nokia 6061
Sony Ericsson J300
Sony Ericsson Z520AR
Motorola V360

can any give me the pros and cons of your tops selections? Any one of these that I should definetly stay away from?

And this was a two year not a 3 year sorry.

[rohit_enigma]

Go for the z520ar, it has the best talk time of the bunch, it's also the best looking of the bunch and has bluetooth as well... definitely worth it.

Alright guys I just called Rogers again and I don't have to pay the Admin fee however, it will be charged on my next bill but I will be credited back the amount.


Also Here are my choices for phones

Nokia 6101 White
Nokia 6061
Sony Ericsson J300
Sony Ericsson Z520AR
Motorola V360

can any give me the pros and cons of your tops selections? Any one of these that I should definetly stay away from?

And this was a two year not a 3 year sorry.

[BoogieMan]

you gave up campus calling for your retention plan? ouch.


I have free local calling for the next 3 months so I didn't mind. I pay less monthly during these 3 months and get everything. I will call them back later and:

1. pretend I didn't know why R2R is not there.

OR

2. Get Campus calling which will be available again in Sept. hopefully.

[jayslay]

this thread is huge so i dont really want to go searching for it, but can someone tell me if your already on a 3yr contract, finishing up year 2 can you still call customer relations and get this deal?

thanks.

[Gellar]

this thread is huge so i dont really want to go searching for it, but can someone tell me if your already on a 3yr contract, finishing up year 2 can you still call customer relations and get this deal?

thanks.
you can do it at ANY time. Some do it only 15 hours into their contract, some do it during, and others do it when its finished. Rogers wants to retain you no matter what

[bubble.tea]

you can do it at ANY time. Some do it only 15 hours into their contract, some do it during, and others do it when its finished. Rogers wants to retain you no matter what
WRONG., at least "generally" you need to be a client for MIN 3 or 6months..not sure which...as they tend to "bend" the rules if you have a legitimate reason....which I'm certain everyone on RFD does. :rolleyes:

[bectang]

MadWhack is right
The extra 25 Anytime minutes are for Corporate plans or Employee Plans
Apparently they are different.
Corporate plans entitles you to get $100 off a new phone and you get to do a HUP ever 12 months.



Funny how I do have a corporate code but they did not offer me the +25 minutes

and

they say my HUP is every 23 months! It used to be 18 or less...

They even tell me I am on TIer A

Any ideas?

[bubble.tea]

Funny how I do have a corporate code but they did not offer me the +25 minutes

and

they say my HUP is every 23 months! It used to be 18 or less...

They even tell me I am on TIer A

Any ideas?
yeah., you slept through the corphup revolution these past few months.

[Haz]

yeah., you slept through the corphup revolution these past few months.Watch them change it yet again before the end of the year! :lol:

[mizermalice]

WRONG., at least "generally" you need to be a client for MIN 3 or 6months..not sure which...as they tend to "bend" the rules if you have a legitimate reason....which I'm certain everyone on RFD does. :rolleyes:


thats why we should be nice, and wait out 3 months before we bug them. you get 3 months unlimited anyways :).

[Gellar]

WRONG., at least "generally" you need to be a client for MIN 3 or 6months..not sure which...as they tend to "bend" the rules if you have a legitimate reason....which I'm certain everyone on RFD does. :rolleyes:
lol yea, we all got 'legitimate' reasons, which means you can call anytime! my 15 hours was a lot shorter than 3 months, so there :D

[VaderX]

I'm going to purchase a phone from rogers (new contract) and before I do that, I wanted to ask a few things:

1) my budget is $50 (with a 3 yr contract). whats the best phone available?
2) is it better to purchase from a dealer (the source or whatever) or over the phone?
3) (if over the phone) is it possible to have the activation fee waived?

[rfdmember]

i got charged a $35 admin fee..darn.. how did u get away with it? i did not receive free airtime after 6. it is 8pm for me.

did u get to choose a color for the phone?

how is it cheap looking?
how's the quality of the phone?

does anyone think i could have received 125txt msgs or R2R included in the same plan?

Actually I just got the phone now and the paper is saying that I am getting charged an Admin fee but the person on the phone never mentioned it. I am going to call in and see if I can get this cleared. Also the V360 seems a bit cheap looking, the woman did offer a few others phones but I can't exactly rememebr the model #'s I am not on a corporate plan but my plan previously was hard to beat at $15\mth free Evenings after 6 and Weekends anytime

[WorldIRC]

I'm going to purchase a phone from rogers (new contract) and before I do that, I wanted to ask a few things:

1) my budget is $50 (with a 3 yr contract). whats the best phone available?
2) is it better to purchase from a dealer (the source or whatever) or over the phone?
3) (if over the phone) is it possible to have the activation fee waived?

Activation fee pays for your credit check..simple as that. So the answer is unless Rogers or a specific dealer has a promo or youre activating a corp line, then no.

[simms]

i got charged a $35 admin fee..darn.. how did u get away with it? i did not receive free airtime after 6. it is 8pm for me.

did u get to choose a color for the phone?

how is it cheap looking?
how's the quality of the phone?

does anyone think i could have received 125txt msgs or R2R included in the same plan?


Highly unlikely. R2R is offered (usually) on $25+ plans.
As for 125SMS, there's only a handful of people even with SMS. My plan, my other plan, and a few others mentioned here that have ULTD.

You got a basic, standard deal (the 100LD if you have it makes it slightly better). The other plan that was mentioned, for $20 with WN 6pm is a better deal than normal standard retention offer.

[keunganator]

Retention Plans are based on two things, according to the Rep i talked to, 1) Your Tenure on that account, and 2) Revenue Generated From your account,

So basically the longer you've been using rogers wireless and/or the more you spend on rogers wireless products the better the offer your gonna get, otherwise you prob get the standard one.

[Mad.Whack]

Heres a question. Is it possible to change company codes while leaving the retention plan intact?

[VaderX]

Activation fee pays for your credit check..simple as that. So the answer is unless Rogers or a specific dealer has a promo or youre activating a corp line, then no.

Yes, I'm gonna activate with a corporate plan. So what do I need to say to have them waive it?

[DarkEternity]

Man i spent 2 hours reading this and i still didn't find the answers to my questions so i'm sorry if i ask a question that has already been answered.

I've been a Rogers customer since forever (cable and internet) and i've been on Rogers Wireless for almost 3 years, and i renewed my contract once. My contract expires in December. I'm currently on a corporate plan that i just received about 2 months ago.

My plan consists of:
200 Weekday minutes
Unlimited evenings (8pm)
Unlimited weekends
1000 Rogers to Rogers minutes
For $20 + 911 + SAF

I have 2 phones both on the same plan, one really old motorola (3 years ago) and a v220 (almost 2 years old). Am i able to get a hardware upgrade? I'm looking at the Samsung D807. Should i just call and resign a 3 year contract or call retentions? If i call retentions should i ask them for a retention plan or say i want to cancel?

[st7860]

Man i spent 2 hours reading this and i still didn't find the answers to my questions so i'm sorry if i ask a question that has already been answered.

I've been a Rogers customer since forever (cable and internet) and i've been on Rogers Wireless for almost 3 years, and i renewed my contract once. My contract expires in December. I'm currently on a corporate plan that i just received about 2 months ago.

My plan consists of:
200 Weekday minutes
Unlimited evenings (8pm)
Unlimited weekends
1000 Rogers to Rogers minutes
For $20 + 911 + SAF

I have 2 phones both on the same plan, one really old motorola (3 years ago) and a v220 (almost 2 years old). Am i able to get a hardware upgrade? I'm looking at the Samsung D807. Should i just call and resign a 3 year contract or call retentions? If i call retentions should i ask them for a retention plan or say i want to cancel?


You already have(by having a corporate plan) what is in essence a retention plan.

You can call 1-888-936-7283 on Monday and simply ask them for what type of phone you can get if you renew for 3 years. Its likely you will get the $35 new phone fee cancelled, and possibly the new 3 year term customer price on the phone, and possibly a further discount as well.

[DarkEternity]

Is it possible to receive cid, vm, and unlimited text messages?

[motomofo]

You already have(by having a corporate plan) what is in essence a retention plan.

You can call 1-888-936-7283 on Monday and simply ask them for what type of phone you can get if you renew for 3 years. Its likely you will get the $35 new phone fee cancelled, and possibly the new 3 year term customer price on the phone, and possibly a further discount as well.


BS rogers! me & my gf are finishing up our 2nd 3yr contract with them and them to give me a new retention play and also asked for an upgrade on the w810i for both accounts and they say the best deal that they can give me is match the online deal which quote "isn't for existing members," $199.99 each but still i would have to pay the activate fee of $35., and no further discounts would be available if i upgrade 2 packages. BS csr agent. im goin to try again and get that $35 activation fee waived and does anyone know if rogers still give you the $50 MIR coupons?

[WorldIRC]

Yes, I'm gonna activate with a corporate plan. So what do I need to say to have them waive it?


By activating a corporate plan, there is no fee...simple as that. It's an automatic thing.

[MOBB]

Can anyone please post some standard retention offers of Unlimited Incoming plans. I want to know what kind of retention deals there are for $20-30 a month. I just wanted to compare some retention UL IN plans to mind to see if im getting an okay deal!

[bubble.tea]

Can anyone please post some standard retention offers of Unlimited Incoming plans. I want to know what kind of retention deals there are for $20-30 a month. I just wanted to compare some retention UL IN plans to mind to see if im getting an okay deal!
what have you found so far?

$25 or $30 100daytime UNLIM INC> is all I know. Wouldn't be surprised if the probability of CID AND/OR VM is included with that as much as with the std ret'n plans.

[MOBB]

what have you found so far?

$25 or $30 100daytime UNLIM INC> is all I know. Wouldn't be surprised if the probability of CID AND/OR VM is included with that as much as with the std ret'n plans.

I think you already know what i got, unlim IN with UNLIM EVE/wk from 6pm and 100LD min, for 30$ a month Im going to try to push for more!

I just got an Idea though, Can you guys share some names of reps at Retentions that give some kick ass deals! I know "Ameer" at Rogers gave out some siiiick plans but im not shure if he is still working there. So post up some names of some cool reps that offers some extra's!

Im not pushing for alot i just want free CID for the duration of the contract, all I need is a nice rep to deal with!

[jtcb]

What are the chances for me to get a better plan (all I want is the addition of free BVM for term) if I call retention now when I am in the second year of a three-year contact. My current plan is $20 250min, CID, and unlimited weekend and after 8pm. My old plan b4 renewal last July was $25 150 anytime/1000 weekend,night, CID. I have never upgraded my phone.

[mizermalice]

I just signed on a $20 megaplan for 3 years today,

out of curiosity how many people have gotten into a retention plan with only being into their contracts 3months or less? and what plan did they give you?

[zyad]

OK guys, me and my wife use a cell at the moment with the following plan from Rogers (It's a BS'ed Corporate plan she is under):

For $24/ month (before service fee and 911, but also not including my 15%off for Rogers VIP):
100 daytime minutes.
Unlimited Eve. Weekends after 6:00 PM
Call waiting / Voice Mail / Call Display / other features I Can't remember and don't use much.


Now what I need to do is this:
I need to add a new line to our account (we have Rogers VIP), and I am debating whether to do it one of these 3 ways:
"Add-a-line"
"Rogers Family plan" with 2 lines
or just go to an agent like the one we went to years ago and get him to sign me up on another BS Rogers corporate plan like the one our existing phone is already on.

Doing the add a line thing cost $15 a month, but I think I will have to pay extra for the features of call-waiting / voice mail / call display for the new line.

Anothe issue to further add to the mix: I want to upgrade the existing phone to a Motorola Razr, and also get another Razr (or Slvr) for the new phone line. Will they give me the discounted prices they advertise for the phones when re-activating for another 3-year term? Or will they be tight asses because we are presently on a corporate plan (cheaper than their current rates) and adding a new line?

Ultimately I want to end up with 2 lines (1 new number), 2 new handsets, and with a decent price for the plans, and a reduced price for the new handsets.

Any advice on the best way for me to go about this? I don't want to call Rogers without some background advice and without knowing how far I can push them, because there are plenty of dealers out there where I can walk in and just get another "fake" corporate plan added to our existing Rogers VIP account, and plenty of places to get an unlocked Motorola Razr to replace the old handset my wife is using now. Rogers' $50 Couples plan costs just a little more per line that I am paying now, but does not include the early evening/weekends (after 6:00), and I'm not sure which Voicemail/ CID / Call waiting features are included with the couple plan.

[ninety09]

I just signed on a $20 megaplan for 3 years today,

out of curiosity how many people have gotten into a retention plan with only being into their contracts 3months or less? and what plan did they give you?
About 2 weeks after I signed up with Rogers, someone from Rogers phoned me to answer a survey about what I thought of their service. I told him that I thought my plan was too expensive, so he put me on hold, and 2 minutes later he offered me the basic retention plan:

200 daytime
weekend/evenings (8pm)
CallerID
$25/month

[SodiumSulfate]

OK guys, me and my wife use a cell at the moment with the following plan from Rogers (It's a BS'ed Corporate plan she is under):

For $24/ month (before service fee and 911, but also not including my 15%off for Rogers VIP):
100 daytime minutes.
Unlimited Eve. Weekends after 6:00 PM
Call waiting / Voice Mail / Call Display / other features I Can't remember and don't use much.


Now what I need to do is this:
I need to add a new line to our account (we have Rogers VIP), and I am debating whether to do it one of these 3 ways:
"Add-a-line"
"Rogers Family plan" with 2 lines
or just go to an agent like the one we went to years ago and get him to sign me up on another BS Rogers corporate plan like the one our existing phone is already on.

Doing the add a line thing cost $15 a month, but I think I will have to pay extra for the features of call-waiting / voice mail / call display for the new line.

Anothe issue to further add to the mix: I want to upgrade the existing phone to a Motorola Razr, and also get another Razr (or Slvr) for the new phone line. Will they give me the discounted prices they advertise for the phones when re-activating for another 3-year term? Or will they be tight asses because we are presently on a corporate plan (cheaper than their current rates) and adding a new line?

Ultimately I want to end up with 2 lines (1 new number), 2 new handsets, and with a decent price for the plans, and a reduced price for the new handsets.

Any advice on the best way for me to go about this? I don't want to call Rogers without some background advice and without knowing how far I can push them, because there are plenty of dealers out there where I can walk in and just get another "fake" corporate plan added to our existing Rogers VIP account, and plenty of places to get an unlocked Motorola Razr to replace the old handset my wife is using now. Rogers' $50 Couples plan costs just a little more per line that I am paying now, but does not include the early evening/weekends (after 6:00), and I'm not sure which Voicemail/ CID / Call waiting features are included with the couple plan.

I'm in a very similar situation as you are. I called Rogers asking about their family plans, and the CSR agreed with me that their plans suck. I was however offered:

500 shared mins
Unlimited Rogers to Rogers
Free Voicemail and Called ID
Early Evenings and Weekends (6:00 pm to 8:00 am)

For $70 plus tax, no SAF or 911 (it's included in the price). To me, including my 15% VIP discount, it works out to $67.83 a month for 2 phones.

I don't think it's that great of a deal. I'll call them back to see if they can give me a better deal - but at least it's food for thought.

[zyad]

I'm in a very similar situation as you are. I called Rogers asking about their family plans, and the CSR agreed with me that their plans suck. I was however offered:

500 shared mins
Unlimited Rogers to Rogers
Free Voicemail and Called ID
Early Evenings and Weekends (6:00 pm to 8:00 am)

For $70 plus tax, no SAF or 911 (it's included in the price). To me, including my 15% VIP discount, it works out to $67.83 a month for 2 phones.

I don't think it's that great of a deal. I'll call them back to see if they can give me a better deal - but at least it's food for thought.


OK, but why is $70 - 15% VIP = %67.83? are you including taxes?

It's starting to look like the best option may be to just get another corporate plan for the new line. Although I really wanted the unlimited Rogers to Rogers.

[SodiumSulfate]

OK, but why is $70 - 15% VIP = %67.83? are you including taxes?

It's starting to look like the best option may be to just get another corporate plan for the new line. Although I really wanted the unlimited Rogers to Rogers.

Sorry I forgot to do the breakdown: ($70 (plan) - $10.50 (15% VIP Discount)) X Tax = $67.83

I forgot to ask the CSR about any applicable phone discounts, etc.

I currently pay about $30 (excluding any overages, but including SAF, 911, and taxes) for wireless service. With that I get 200 minutes, unlimited evenings and weekends at 6:00pm, free CallerID and VM. I've never gone over my minutes, but my wife probably will go over 200. The only benefit to the Rogers family retention plan is that since it's one account, any add-ons you do apply to both phones...so unlimited text messaging gets applied to both phones for only one price if you choose to add it.

Has anyone been able to get a better offer?

[Sephora]

Hi guys,

I have a question in a similar vein to those being asked above.

I can sign up for a new activation at work, and get the following corporate plan:

Rogers is offering a $18 per month* airtime package which includes:

200 anytime minutes
UNLIMITED weekends (8pm - 8am)
FREE: call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing
$0.18 per minute for additional minutes
$0.10 per minute for Canadian long distance
$0.15 per minute for US long distance
$35 activation fee is WAIVED
For an additional $5 per month you can sign up for the unlimited evenings option (from 6pm - 8am).

From what I've read in this thread, this seems to be pretty standard as far as plans go. However, I would really benefit from having Unlimited Rogers to Rogers.

My question is, can I just call up a Rogers CSR with the details of my corp. plan, and ask them if I can add Rogers to Rogers? Do I try to talk to the corporate contact to see if he can work out a deal?

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

[WorldIRC]

Hi guys,

I have a question in a similar vein to those being asked above.

I can sign up for a new activation at work, and get the following corporate plan:

Rogers is offering a $18 per month* airtime package which includes:

200 anytime minutes
UNLIMITED weekends (8pm - 8am)
FREE: call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing
$0.18 per minute for additional minutes
$0.10 per minute for Canadian long distance
$0.15 per minute for US long distance
$35 activation fee is WAIVED
For an additional $5 per month you can sign up for the unlimited evenings option (from 6pm - 8am).

From what I've read in this thread, this seems to be pretty standard as far as plans go. However, I would really benefit from having Unlimited Rogers to Rogers.

My question is, can I just call up a Rogers CSR with the details of my corp. plan, and ask them if I can add Rogers to Rogers? Do I try to talk to the corporate contact to see if he can work out a deal?

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

That's the standard 1175 Corporate Plan.

[bubble.tea]

That's the standard 1175 Corporate Plan.
you're funny, you didn't answer any of his questions.

ex: I believe usually corporate accounts are easiest activated by the telecom rep who gave you this account. You MAY get some extra bonuses., in fact mention the R2R add-on you want also, he/she may be able to get you some deal on that, if not add it for the fee anyway.

Othertimes, You can go to any old Rogers store (or over the phone) and activate the plan with your Employee ID info handy.

[yipkawai]

Quesiton, I'm on a famly plan right now w/ $20 per phone not including system admin fee and others yet (adds up to about $57) and it's very insufficient since it only give 100 shared min (only 100.. :mad: ) and unlimited weekends, not even weeknights. have to pay an extra $10 for CID and 125 txt msg and it only applies to one number. so I was wondering if I'll be able to get a better plan if I call up the CRS without renewing a full 3 years plan since I'll only need one line a year later as the other family member that's using the other line will be leaving canada after a year. if it's possible how should i approach it?

[super_paws]

I just called and retentions offered me:

200 weekday
unlimited evenings starting at 6/weekends
unlimited text messaging
call display
rogers-to-rogers

$30

[Sephora]

bubble.tea: thanks for the advice :)

super paws: that's exactly the type of plan I'm looking for!

[MOBB]

heres my UPDATE on what I got today from rogers, remind you im only 7 months into my 3 year contract this is an UPDATE to what i got:

-100 Daytime minutes
-Unlimited Evenings & Weekends from 6pm.
-Unlimited Incoming Calls.
-100 Canadian long Distance minutes.
-Call waiting,Call forwarding.
-Caller ID.

30$ a month.

[simms]

Hi guys,

I have a question in a similar vein to those being asked above.

I can sign up for a new activation at work, and get the following corporate plan:

Rogers is offering a $18 per month* airtime package which includes:

200 anytime minutes
UNLIMITED weekends (8pm - 8am)
FREE: call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing
$0.18 per minute for additional minutes
$0.10 per minute for Canadian long distance
$0.15 per minute for US long distance
$35 activation fee is WAIVED
For an additional $5 per month you can sign up for the unlimited evenings option (from 6pm - 8am).

From what I've read in this thread, this seems to be pretty standard as far as plans go. However, I would really benefit from having Unlimited Rogers to Rogers.

My question is, can I just call up a Rogers CSR with the details of my corp. plan, and ask them if I can add Rogers to Rogers? Do I try to talk to the corporate contact to see if he can work out a deal?

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

R2R can probably be added for either
1) $5 more per month
2) on a $25 plan

Talk with retentions or your corp rep to see what is offered. And I used to have those LD rates, but with 1000 min CDN LD for $5, you can't beat that.

[unleashedlive]

hey folks! I've been reading through a bit (not enough apparently) I've been with Rogers for 4 months now on the student plan:

- 200 anytime
- unlimited eve/wknds @ 8
- 1000 R2R min

for $20 and I added an essentials plan to get 125txts, CID and VM for another $10


I don't really need the R2R minutes, but I'd like to get unlimited txts,
CID, VM and unlimited @ 6, think I'd be able to swing that (trade one for the others)? What should I say?

From what I've heard, if I threaten to cancel they'll start offering extras and also will waive the system access fee.

Thanks :)

[Gellar]

Othertimes, You can go to any old Rogers store (or over the phone) and activate the plan with your Employee ID info handy.
man, i must say, the rogers location i went to (scarborough town center) were total asses.



i dont know how these guys manage to sign up anybody, but it must be because rogers is doing something right, and they just happen to be there

[WorldIRC]

man, i must say, the rogers location i went to (scarborough town center) were total asses.

that old manager guy with the big glasses, totally useless. That cocky little black dude, what an ignorant *****. and the rest of them? geezus.

i dont know how these guys manage to sign up anybody, but it must be because rogers is doing something right, and they just happen to be there

Please reword your post. Some people may find the wording offensive.

[Gellar]

Please reword your post. Some people may find the wording offensive.
well it is meant to be offensive to the people who work there

if you wanna take anything as a racist remark thats your problem. i dont see what i said any different then when people refer to me as "that chinese guy"

[yipkawai]

well it is meant to be offensive to the people who work there

if you wanna take anything as a racist remark thats your problem. i dont see what i said any different then when people refer to me as "that chinese guy"

so I guess robbin the bank is fine since other ppl do it too ;D

[unleashedlive]

I just got off the phone (40min on hold) the woman refused to budge. I kept telling her I'd cancel and go to Bell, when I said that she'd just go silent. She tried to put me on some giant $47 plan for some reason. She kept saying she couldn't do anything. I don't get it... I'll try again tomorrow.

[Gellar]

so I guess robbin the bank is fine since other ppl do it too ;D
lol I think the point was that it was just a way of describing a person.

When the police say a suspect is a "male, white, mid 20's" thats ok aint it? oh but im sorry, wouldnt want to OFFEND anyone. I take it back (not)

[SodiumSulfate]

I just got off the phone (40min on hold) the woman refused to budge. I kept telling her I'd cancel and go to Bell, when I said that she'd just go silent. She tried to put me on some giant $47 plan for some reason. She kept saying she couldn't do anything. I don't get it... I'll try again tomorrow.

You might want to be careful when calling in often and frequently. When I called in, I could hear the CSR typing something, no doubt making a note on my account. I imagine they document every call to some degree.

[HowEver]

Probably good advice. If they won't budge, move on. There is no harm in callilng back another time, but keep it brief. They're either going to help you or they aren't. And to unleashedlive, the first time they said no, what they were typing may well have been your cancellation details. It's what you asked for, really. If the answer isn't a retention plan, you've reached the wrong person. Try again.


You might want to be careful when calling in often and frequently. When I called in, I could hear the CSR typing something, no doubt making a note on my account. I imagine they document every call to some degree.

[SkiLLz]

Hey, has anyone been able to get more than a $100 credit for a hardware upgrade from Rogers if you're on a corporate plan? I've been off a contract for a couple years now and called to get a retention plan, but since I'm already on a corporate plan, they offered me $5 off a month on top of my current plan if I re-sign. Then they transferred me to the corporate upgrades dept so I could find out how much of a hardware credit I'd get for re-signing and they said $100 - a $30 admin fee. Was anyone on a corporate plan able to get more than this? I really want a W810, but it'll still be $400 after this...

[simms]

Some people can get $200 off, if they're Tier AA.

[SkiLLz]

Some people can get $200 off, if they're Tier AA.
What's Tier AA? How do I find out what Tier I am?

[bubble.tea]

What's Tier AA? How do I find out what Tier I am?
here is your answer (http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=707332)

[simms]

here is your answer (http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=707332)

What happened to your NACF link? I totally thought that would be a link to the site. :D

[tchai]

I called and asked for 1000min. R2R but the CSR said that I wasn't eligible.

I am on a Employee Plan (not Corp. Plan, just beat me up.... I have no idea of the difference). I do get +25 Anytime minutes

Here is what my plan includes

$25 + $6.95 SAF + $0.50 911
250min. + 25 Anytime min.
Call Display
Basic Voicemail (I see a $5 charget but a $5 monthly credit to offset it)
100 min. Long Dist. Canada
Unl. Weeknights from 6pm
Unl. Weekends

I want that R2R but I was denied. Is it true that the Employee Plan are not eligible for the 1000min. R2R ????
BTW, I am eligible for 1000 min. Long Dist. in Canada for $5.

[silverEl]

thanks RFD just got this plan today, 1st try too and i got what i wanted.

250 Weekday Minutes
Unlimited Evenings from 6pm
Unlimited Weekends
3 Months Unlimited Calling
Caller ID
Voice Mail
Unlimited Rogers to Rogers
100 LD Minutes
for $25

SE W810i (1GB Memory Card) for $125
$35 Admin fee waived.

3 Yr Contract.

[simms]

thanks RFD just got this plan today, 1st try too and i got what i wanted.

250 Weekday Minutes
Unlimited Evenings from 6pm
Unlimited Weekends
Caller ID
Voice Mail
Unlimited Rogers to Rogers
100 LD Minutes
for $25

SE W810i for $125
$35 Admin fee waived.

3 Yr Contract.

That's a decent pull. :) Are you on a Corp (Tier B?) plan?

[silverEl]

That's a decent pull. :) Are you on a Corp (Tier B?) plan?


I was previously on a 1 yr retention plan,

200 min Weekday Minutes
Unlimited Evenings from 6pm
Unlimited Weekends
Caller ID

for $30

[the watcher]

was anyone able to get anything good calling retention while having a corporate plan? i am finishing up my 9 months unlimited in a little more than a month and i wanna see what i'll be able to get.

here is my current plan:
200 min
wE/EV 6pm
CD, VM
Exact billing
23$/ mth
+ 5$ credit/mth
+ 6$ for 125 txt messeges.

any advice?

[simms]

was anyone able to get anything good calling retention while having a corporate plan? i am finishing up my 9 months unlimited in a little more than a month and i wanna see what i'll be able to get.

here is my current plan:
200 min
wE/EV 6pm
CD, VM
Exact billing
23$/ mth
+ 5$ credit/mth
+ 6$ for 125 txt messeges.

any advice?

Sure, I was on corp...
Don't you mean -5 credit/month?

[the watcher]

Sure, I was on corp...
Don't you mean -5 credit/month?

yea i dats what i meant.

what did u have and get?

[st7860]

was anyone able to get anything good calling retention while having a corporate plan? i am finishing up my 9 months unlimited in a ?

Rogers Corporate Upgrade Line 1-866-363-9712

Fido Retentions 1-888-259-3436

Telus Mobility Retentions 1-877-279-3100 or client.loyalty@telus.com

[simms]

yea i dats what i meant.

what did u have and get?

Well, I had something close to what you had, and what I have now is in my sig. I use about 800 minutes a month combined, so I don't need to pay for extras like R2R and 6pm.

[simms]

Rogers Corporate Upgrade Line 1-866-363-9712


CorpHUP is just HUP. He's asking about retention plans..

And it amazes me how diligently you post the phone numbers (not just here but in other threads). You have a lot of patience. :)

[the watcher]

Well, I had something close to what you had, and what I have now is in my sig. I use about 800 minutes a month combined, so I don't need to pay for extras like R2R and 6pm.


cool thx will give it a shot. or i might wait t'ill xmas and get another 6 months unlimited cuz they always have that promotion around there

[A2B-Civic]

I was previously on a 1 yr retention plan,

200 min Weekday Minutes
Unlimited Evenings from 6pm
Unlimited Weekends
Caller ID

for $30

So, who did you call? Customer care?? I am in your shoes now. I want an W810i for $125.

[jsecool]

The SE K790a/800i are far better than w810...hold out if you can.

[st7860]

The SE K790a/800i are far better than w810...hold out if you can.

$520
http://www.cellworldco.com/sek800i.html

[HarGow]

nothing at all.

Rogers charges $10 to change a number on www.rogers.com if you are keeping the same area code, but if its a different area code, NO CHARGE.

Thanks. Is the change instant or will it take effect during my next billing cycle?

[st7860]

Thanks. Is the change instant or will it take effect during my next billing cycle?

if you do it online it happens right away but if you call customer service they can make it happen on the date you want it to happen.

[TorontoEh]

hi all, do u think it's a possibilty to call as a new customer from other company (lets say fido/virgin mobile) and ask them to offer me VM/Caller id 100 LD, Ulmted weeknites/weekends, 250 local mins?

has anyone got it yet?

[rohit_enigma]

Honestly, it's very unlikely, the most promising way to go is to sign up for one of their present plans and call when your 3 months unlimited are up and keep trying until you get someone nice enough to put you on the plan, but be careful, if you call too much, you could get a star on your account, pretty scary, isn't it.

hi all, do u think it's a possibilty to call as a new customer from other company (lets say fido/virgin mobile) and ask them to offer me VM/Caller id 100 LD, Ulmted weeknites/weekends, 250 local mins?

has anyone got it yet?

[Sephora]

R2R can probably be added for either
1) $5 more per month
2) on a $25 plan

Talk with retentions or your corp rep to see what is offered. And I used to have those LD rates, but with 1000 min CDN LD for $5, you can't beat that.


So I emailed my rep about adding R2R to the following:

Rogers is offering a $18 per month* airtime package which includes:

200 anytime minutes
UNLIMITED weekends (8pm - 8am)
FREE: call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing
$0.18 per minute for additional minutes
$0.10 per minute for Canadian long distance
$0.15 per minute for US long distance
$35 activation fee is WAIVED
For an additional $5 per month you can sign up for the unlimited evenings option (from 6pm - 8am).

He said that he would give me the above, with R2R for $25 (rather than $23), but that I wouldn't get CID/VM. :(
However, I see that Rogers has that Communicate package, whicih is VM, CID and 125 SMS for $10 (and I could use the SMS).

So all in all, not a bad deal (I don't think); I'm sure after a few months I'll be itching to try my luck with retention.

Going to order the w810i. I didn't ask the rep, but could I get a further discount on the $199 price for the w810i? I don't know what Tier I am in, but the w600 is being offerred for $109, if we can extrapolate from this.

Thanks! Great thread! So long Telus!

[TorontoEh]

o I emailed my rep about adding R2R to the following:

Rogers is offering a $18 per month* airtime package which includes:

200 anytime minutes
UNLIMITED weekends (8pm - 8am)
FREE: call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing
$0.18 per minute for additional minutes
$0.10 per minute for Canadian long distance
$0.15 per minute for US long distance
$35 activation fee is WAIVED
For an additional $5 per month you can sign up for the unlimited evenings option (from 6pm - 8am).


How do you get this plan? calling them up?

I currently have this! Warm/Hot???

Virin mobile $31 dollars a month
Unlimited INcoming
Free weeknights/weekends from 6pm-7am
FREE CALLERID/VM, and all other bells and whistles
(for calls before 6pm, i have to use their prepaid card and get .20cents per min.

no contract, no system access, 911 fee and free nokia phone!!!!

now, is this better then fido :)

[rohit_enigma]

Only good if you never call anyone in the daytime, cuz you have no daytime minutes whatsoever. Other than that, it's fine... might get a little annoying with the cards.

How do you get this plan? calling them up?

I currently have this! Warm/Hot???

Virin mobile $31 dollars a month
Unlimited INcoming
Free weeknights/weekends from 6pm-7am
FREE CALLERID/VM, and all other bells and whistles
(for calls before 6pm, i have to use their prepaid card and get .20cents per min.

no contract, no system access, 911 fee and free nokia phone!!!!

now, is this better then fido :)

[TorontoEh]

rohit! very true....i usually recive calls and nota talker during office time :) so kinda works out forme with no contracts and hidden fees (+ no SAF, 911 FEE)

[rohit_enigma]

If that's the case then this is ideal, just watch out during your vacations, lol.

rohit! very true....i usually recive calls and nota talker during office time :) so kinda works out forme with no contracts and hidden fees (+ no SAF, 911 FEE)

[Sephora]

How do you get this plan? calling them up?

I currently have this! Warm/Hot???

Virin mobile $31 dollars a month
Unlimited INcoming
Free weeknights/weekends from 6pm-7am
FREE CALLERID/VM, and all other bells and whistles
(for calls before 6pm, i have to use their prepaid card and get .20cents per min.

no contract, no system access, 911 fee and free nokia phone!!!!

now, is this better then fido :)


It's a corporate plan, offered through my employer.
That said, this thread seems evidence enough that fantastic plans can be had by calling retention after some months.

[simms]

So I emailed my rep about adding R2R to the following:

Rogers is offering a $18 per month* airtime package which includes:

200 anytime minutes
UNLIMITED weekends (8pm - 8am)
FREE: call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing
$0.18 per minute for additional minutes
$0.10 per minute for Canadian long distance
$0.15 per minute for US long distance
$35 activation fee is WAIVED
For an additional $5 per month you can sign up for the unlimited evenings option (from 6pm - 8am).

He said that he would give me the above, with R2R for $25 (rather than $23), but that I wouldn't get CID/VM. :(
However, I see that Rogers has that Communicate package, whicih is VM, CID and 125 SMS for $10 (and I could use the SMS).

So all in all, not a bad deal (I don't think); I'm sure after a few months I'll be itching to try my luck with retention.

Going to order the w810i. I didn't ask the rep, but could I get a further discount on the $199 price for the w810i? I don't know what Tier I am in, but the w600 is being offerred for $109, if we can extrapolate from this.

Thanks! Great thread! So long Telus!

Uh, this is a standard corporate plan... That plan should also have exact billing.
Whta's the standard price on a w600? Go from there.

[TorontoEh]

just watch out during your vacations, lol.

oh yeah! i know what u mean....in that case, i'll let people call me :lol: or i'll call from home (vonage)

[MOBB]

Can someone help me out with this question: I called in yesterday and renewed my 3 year contract while 7 months into the original one. I got a very nice deal with rogers, better than some standard retionton plans. Thing is Im not getting any unlimited months period. Example: sign 3 year contract get 3 months unlimited. I am not being offered this is this normal or should i call back and demand and unlimited peroid since I'm renewing ym contract!

[M.D.]

Uh, this is a standard corporate plan... That plan should also have exact billing.
Whta's the standard price on a w600? Go from there.
really? i just started working for The Source, will I be able to get in on this plan?

[SodiumSulfate]

Can someone help me out with this question: I called in yesterday and renewed my 3 year contract while 7 months into the original one. I got a very nice deal with rogers, better than some standard retionton plans. Thing is Im not getting any unlimited months period. Example: sign 3 year contract get 3 months unlimited. I am not being offered this is this normal or should i call back and demand and unlimited peroid since I'm renewing ym contract!

I guess it wouldn't hurt to call in and ask...what plan did they give you?

[MOBB]

I guess it wouldn't hurt to call in and ask...what plan did they give you?


-100 Daytime minutes
-Unlimited Evenings & Weekends from 6pm.
-Unlimited Incoming Calls.
-100 Canadian long Distance minutes.
-Call waiting,Call forwarding.
-Caller ID.

30$ a month.

[mojof1]

got my phone today

the card that i got is a 512 only
i asked the retention rep when i was purchasing this and she specifically said that what i see on the website should be what i get

anyone have the same issue? what should I say to them?

[simms]

-100 Daytime minutes
-Unlimited Evenings & Weekends from 6pm.
-Unlimited Incoming Calls.
-100 Canadian long Distance minutes.
-Call waiting,Call forwarding.
-Caller ID.

30$ a month.

I would say that's on par... eh, UI you can get with $25, +5 for early evenings puts you on the spot, and you got 100LD thrown in.

The old corp plan shouldn't exist anymore. It was only offered to selected companies (ie: the source may not have it).

[yipkawai]

someone help me out? thanks

Quesiton, I'm on a famly plan right now w/ $20 per phone not including system admin fee and others yet (adds up to about $57) and it's very insufficient since it only give 100 shared min (only 100.. ) and unlimited weekends, not even weeknights. have to pay an extra $10 for CID and 125 txt msg and it only applies to one number. so I was wondering if I'll be able to get a better plan if I call up the CRS without renewing a full 3 years plan since I'll only need one line a year later as the other family member that's using the other line will be leaving canada after a year. if it's possible how should i approach it?


and if I cancel it, I only pay 200 right? (and not 400 because there're two lines? )

[Nai]

Does anyone know what the current HUP prices are for the popular phones that Rogers offers (V3, V3i, W800,W810, etc.)?

I need a new phone as the battery of my last one (an old v220) no longer holds a decent charge, and I'm trying to find a good BT-enabled phone (hopefully <$200 on HUP)

[simms]

Shouldnt that 5$ just extend that 1000 eve/wknds minutes to 6pm instead of 9pm? I was told unlimited evenings & weekends is impossible to get from rogers with UI! I got it anywyas with the addition of free called ID correct me if I'm wrong!

What? you just wrote that

Originally Posted by MOBB
-100 Daytime minutes
-Unlimited Evenings & Weekends from 6pm.
-Unlimited Incoming Calls.
-100 Canadian long Distance minutes.
-Call waiting,Call forwarding.
-Caller ID.

30$ a month.

So you have UI and WE/WN 6pm. And what's this about 1000 WE/WN? You wrote unlimited?

[MOBB]

I would say that's on par... eh, UI you can get with $25, +5 for early evenings puts you on the spot, and you got 100LD thrown in.

What do you mean by "early evenings"? The CSR told me that the plan is normally 25$ with 1000 eve/wknd minutes an extra 5$ would only extend the clock to 6pm but still 1000 minutes.

Im saying I received Unlimited eve/wknds with UI, Is this some sort of "retention Deal" or did I just get offered what a new act would?

[bubble.tea]

WOW...I remember it was only a few weeks ago when we hit 5000 posts...now we're going to hit 6000 tonight!!!!!!

too bad I'll be sleeping. I've lost the novelty feel for keeping track of this thread.

seriously folks., wanna drop mad crazy talk about rogers retention and special deals come to our new forum website...God knows we need the traffic hehe.

[simms]

What do you mean by "early evenings"? The CSR told me that the plan is normally 25$ with 1000 eve/wknd minutes an extra 5$ would only extend the clock to 6pm but still 1000 minutes.

Im saying I received Unlimited eve/wknds with UI, Is this some sort of "retention Deal" or did I just get offered what a new act would?

+5 would move it from 8pm (or 9pm in your case) to 6pm. UI is probably 1000 WE/WN, but I'd have to double check to be sure.

You got a retention plan, slightly above average... It's basically UI with $5 more for early evenings (and WN/WE) and 100LD thrown in.

[itsmoi]

-100 Daytime minutes
-Unlimited Evenings & Weekends from 6pm.
-Unlimited Incoming Calls.
-100 Canadian long Distance minutes.
-Call waiting,Call forwarding.
-Caller ID.

30$ a month.

Question

I have same contract i signed 10 months ago through source.
Now if i call rogers and try to get better plan then what better plan can i get ?

Is there nay better plan than the one above ? thanks

[MOBB]

+5 would move it from 8pm (or 9pm in your case) to 6pm. UI is probably 1000 WE/WN, but I'd have to double check to be sure.

You got a retention plan, slightly above average... It's basically UI with $5 more for early evenings (and WN/WE) and 100LD thrown in.

Right, But I got unlimited evenings & weekends with called ID also thrown into the contract!

[simms]

Right, But I got unlimited evenings & weekends with called ID also thrown into the contract!

That's what I wrote. CID is virtually offered on any plan, I haven't seen a retentions plan without one. "It's basically UI with $5 more for early evenings (and unlimited WN/WE) and 100LD thrown in."

It's slightly above average, the only time where it makes a difference is if you go over on 1000 WN/WE.

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=7419953&postcount=11

the 25$ megatime
100 daytime, 1000 E/W and unlimited incoming +100LDN canada
evenings began at 9pm though.

So actually... the 100LD is included, so basically you're paying $5 for unlim WE/WN 6pm. The thing that makes it a retention is the VM and CID are thrown in.

Check your minute usage and see if paying an extra $5 is worth it. :idea:

[MOBB]

Alright so i got my new plan in effect today, the only thing is that i'am missing text messaging! Can i possibly obtain a nice retetntion deal text packages?
If any of you guys got some retention deals on text messaging, please point me into the right direction of getting it.

P.S- I really dont do alot of texting but the bare minumum i need is 125, and im not willing to pay 6$ for that!

[simms]

Alright so i got my new plan in effect today, the only thing is that i'am missing text messaging! Can i possibly obtain a nice retetntion deal text packages?
If any of you guys got some retention deals on text messaging, please point me into the right direction of getting it.

P.S- I really dont do alot of texting but the bare minumum i need is 125, and im not willing to pay 6$ for that!

Don't even try. You JUST signed on for a retention plan. Any more calls and you're likely to get flagged.

SMS bundling is pretty rare. Again only my plans and one or two others include some SMS. In your situation it would be VERY unwise to call. Weren't you happy with what you got?

[bubble.tea]

........Weren't you happy with what you got?
clearly not., as his appetite has been further wetted by your friggin plans ;)


I would like to know, those of you who got the basic full plan "on the first bat"., or those who got some niceties added on your 2nd or 3rd call., indulge me with a little verbatim., I'm curious if things have changed since my dial-ins over 10months ago.

[sunflower8]

there's soo many posts. way to much to read.

alrite u experts out there.

right now i have a corp plan it's $23:
200mins during the day
free evenings after 6pm &weekends
free call display and voicemail

i have either a couple months left on my contract or one more year(sorriee can't remember so long ago LOL)

anyways
1) what i want to do is get a new phone (that won't cost me an arm and a leg) what do u suggest is good and how much do u think it is?

2) i like my plan however i wouldn't mind some text message or long distance around the same price do u think they will do anything in retentions for me?

3) will they give me any free unlimited months for renewing my contract

4) what's a good excuse for calling and wanting to be directed to
retentions ??

p.s. i've been a loyal customer for like 5 years do u think i could bring that up ? should i mention compeitors pricing
:confused:

[WorldIRC]

there's soo many posts. way to much to read.

alrite u experts out there.

right now i have a corp plan it's $23:
200mins during the day
free evenings after 6pm &weekends
free call display and voicemail

i have either a couple months left on my contract or one more year(sorriee can't remember so long ago LOL)

anyways
1) what i want to do is get a new phone (that won't cost me an arm and a leg) what do u suggest is good and how much do u think it is?

2) i like my plan however i wouldn't mind some text message or long distance around the same price do u think they will do anything in retentions for me?

3) will they give me any free unlimited months for renewing my contract

4) what's a good excuse for calling and wanting to be directed to
retentions ??

p.s. i've been a loyal customer for like 5 years do u think i could bring that up ? should i mention compeitors pricing
:confused:

1) Depends what Corporate Tier you are. If you are Tier AA, you get $200 of New Act price. Tier A is $100 off. Tier B is $50, Tier C is $25..and Tier D is crapola.

2)Long distance is a no go on your 1175 plan because you already should have the corporate LD rate of 10cents in Canada and 15cents to the USA. The codes in their system would conflict and they would have to remove you off of your corporate plan and put you on a retention plan.

3)On a corporate plan, one doesn't usually get the Freedom of Anything promos..Once again, by being on a corporate plan, you are already paying less then all OTHER regular customers.

4)Telling them you are looking at other options...other providers.

Your best bet...get yourself on a retention plan, that allows them to really customize your plan. While you are on your corporate plan, you are restricted as to what you can get. Upgrade before you switch though.

[tree]

I have been on Rogers Pay as you Go the last couple years. Is it possible for me to get a retention plan + a new phone if I sign up for contract?

[kotodama]

I transferred 2 Pay As You GO phones over to regular service last summer. They both had balances of over $450.

Little known Fact about PayGo, You cannot have your balance go over $500. For example if you had a PayGo balance of $491 you could not add a $10 card to it. You would have to use up a $1 worth of airtime to drop down to below $490.

I called Pay As You GO and told them to transfer the account over to regular service. They transferred all of the funds in the PayGO account to Regular Rogers Wireless and then they transferred me to a rep on that side. I had them put me on a monthly billing to start.

I then went to The Source and me up on a plan for one phone and I did the other over the phone with Rogers, a while later. At the time I got 2 Motorola V635 phones on a corporate $18/month plans.

Depending on who you are talking to they may say you need to activate a new number so you would give up your old PayGo number (The Source), but Rogers just let me keep my old number.

It took over one year to use up the $900+ balance I had transferred over from my PayGo phones.

K

[Gee]

-100 Daytime minutes
-Unlimited Evenings & Weekends from 6pm.
-Unlimited Incoming Calls.
-100 Canadian long Distance minutes.
-Call waiting,Call forwarding.
-Caller ID.

30$ a month.

I want to switch to this plan. Can anyone tell me what the plan code is?

[simms]

1) Depends what Corporate Tier you are. If you are Tier AA, you get $200 of New Act price. Tier A is $100 off. Tier B is $50, Tier C is $25..and Tier D is crapola.

2)Long distance is a no go on your 1175 plan because you already should have the corporate LD rate of 10cents in Canada and 15cents to the USA. The codes in their system would conflict and they would have to remove you off of your corporate plan and put you on a retention plan.

3)On a corporate plan, one doesn't usually get the Freedom of Anything promos..Once again, by being on a corporate plan, you are already paying less then all OTHER regular customers.

4)Telling them you are looking at other options...other providers.

Your best bet...get yourself on a retention plan, that allows them to really customize your plan. While you are on your corporate plan, you are restricted as to what you can get. Upgrade before you switch though.

One note, that if you manage to keep your Corp MSD Code, even when you switch to a retention plan it might not let you upgrade. The reasoning is because you're still able to recieve substantial discounts when your next CorpHUP occurs.

[SodiumSulfate]

there's soo many posts. way to much to read.

alrite u experts out there.

right now i have a corp plan it's $23:
200mins during the day
free evenings after 6pm &weekends
free call display and voicemail
...


I wouldn't expect much as far as HUPing goes. I'm on the same plan as you are, and how the HUP process was explained to me is that now it's no longer based on how long you've been with Rogers, but rather how much revenue you generate. At $23, you (or I) for that matter don't generate enough income for Rogersto warrant any kind of substantial discount on a new phone (ie you'd be lucky if they knock off $50 from the 3-year price).

Cheers.

[simms]

I wouldn't expect much as far as HUPing goes. I'm on the same plan as you are, and how the HUP process was explained to me is that now it's no longer based on how long you've been with Rogers, but rather how much revenue you generate. At $23, you (or I) for that matter don't generate enough income for Rogersto warrant any kind of substantial discount on a new phone (ie you'd be lucky if they knock off $50 from the 3-year price).

Cheers.

Actually it's based on the MSD code that you have which comes from the company. Different Tiers will give you a standard amount off a phone, as mentioned above.

You are thinking of regular HUP, which does not apply to corporate customers.

[SodiumSulfate]

Actually it's based on the MSD code that you have which comes from the company. Different Tiers will give you a standard amount off a phone, as mentioned above.

You are thinking of regular HUP, which does not apply to corporate customers.

I don't know...I went to a reputable dealer with a copy of my previous bill to see when I was eligible for a corp. HUP thinking i'd see a $100+ savings in renewing my contract. He told me that they've changed the way that they offer HUPs (even on the corporate side) and it's now based on revenue. I fell in the < $1201 category (not sure which TIER that is now) and would maybe get a $50 discount if I called in.

I called in, and the CSR only gave me a $20 discount :(

[simms]

I don't know...I went to a reputable dealer with a copy of my previous bill to see when I was eligible for a corp. HUP thinking i'd see a $100+ savings in renewing my contract. He told me that they've changed the way that they offer HUPs (even on the corporate side) and it's now based on revenue. I fell in the < $1201 category (not sure which TIER that is now) and would maybe get a $50 discount if I called in.

I called in, and the CSR only gave me a $20 discount :(

What you're saying does ring a bell... Bottom line, call 1-866-363-9712 (Corp HUP line) for the final word.

[bubble.tea]

wow....amazing., you guys let it go with 5999 last night??? I would've died lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/misc/anothermilestone6000.png

lol....the glory, the shame...ah..I'm bored. :D

[simms]

Just had to give it to you man. I was wondering why you haven't posted in a while.

[bubble.tea]

Just had to give it to you man. I was wondering why you haven't posted in a while.
lmao....well I think patience and content have caught up with me.

I don't seem to need anything else....though I LOVE to hear the random strokes of success everybody posts with hehe.

"I got everything"
"I got raped"

all by different people, and in a matter of seconds...ah the Q&A aspect of Retentions hasn't changed it seems hehe. But damn am I jealous of the W810i for $125....hey guys p.s. Hopefully my price protection goes through on my purchase., should drop it to $75 now heheh OUCH. Still doesn't beat you punks with Tier AA who get it for $0 now :(. MAN THAT rocks.

[geokots]

Hello. We're 4 years into our Rogers business plan. I don't know the level of plan though.
Where I work has given us an option to get our own phone if we want something better and just use the company SIM. Since our 3 year commitment is over and the company doesn't want to re-commit the cost of these phones are higher than I thought. I thought I could go through a hardware upgrade program but without the commitment I don't think I can.

Do I have any options to get something better than my 4 year old Siemens C56 at a reasonable cost?

Thanks

[bubble.tea]

.......4 year old Siemens C56........
OUCH....Well done on keeping that thing working all these years.