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ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:05 AM
For those who missed $50 deal (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609587), now TSCC has even better deal!

NOKIA 6085 PAYGO MOBILE PHONE (http://www.thesource.ca/estore/circuitbreaker.aspx?language=en-CA&ref=1259)

Intro Price: $64.44
Mail-in Rebate*: $50.00
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Price After Rebate: $14.44
After August 15, 2008 the price is $149.99.
LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER

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EDIT : Link to the mail-in rebate (http://downloads.rogers.com/wireless/forms/Paygo_rebate_coupon_MMAug_en.pdf) - thanks to ganiba for the info.
As a bonus, the phone comes with the SIM card.
You will need to keep the phone for 30 days to get the rebate. During this time you can use your $10 airtime credit that comes with the phone (still confirming this last statement)
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All details about the phone can be found in this thread (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609587).

Last time it was reported that it comes with $10 airtime credit. If this is a case this time, the final price will be $4.44 making this deal even hotter.

/ My comment very solid phone, I have 2 of them for a long time, this is excellent price even for a locked version. Quad Band. Includes digital camera , video recorder and mp3 player, will take microSD card. Great accessories can be purchased at Dealextreme.com. Highly recommended accessory - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2243/

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The sleek design of the Nokia 6085 will make you the envy of others, with its good-looking fold design with internal antenna it is compact and made to fit your hand. It comes with many features like expandable memory so you can store even more music, video and photos on your phone. The Nokia 6085 is outfitted with wireless communications along with Bluetooth capabilities. It has a standby time of 240 hours and a talk time of up to 5 hours

The phone is locked to Rogers.


http://www.thesource.ca/images/Online/17/1718988l.jpg

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:06 AM
You are very fast man. I was just starting the post :). Thanks for the deal.

Negotiator
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:09 AM
You are very fast man. I was just starting the post :). Thanks for the deal.

Yea, I also was just going to post this.

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:09 AM
Link to the Nokia 6085 description from Nokia website (http://www.nokia.ca/A4488098)

Link to the Detailed technical specifications (http://www.nokia.ca/A4488099)

Experience the Nokia 6085 (http://www.nokia.ca/A4488101) (nice link, too).

Detailed technical specifications

Expand all Collapse all Phone Features Phone Features Good-looking fold design with internal antenna
See clearly with the large fonts of the high resolution main display and cool mini cover display with blue LEDs showing caller ID
Enjoy the sounds of the FM radio and music player
Talk around the world with quad-band
Store photos, music, and more on the expandable memory
Use wireless accessories and synchronize with Bluetooth wireless technology
Easy messaging and voice communication with quick send MMS from camcorder, Nokia Xpress audio messaging, non-user dependent voice dialing and Push to talk
Easy over-the-air application downloading
Operating FrequencyOperating FrequencyQuad-band GSM/EDGE coverage on five continents (850/900/1800/1900)
Automatic switching between bands
SizeSizeWeight: 84 g without battery (2.95 oz.)
Dimensions: 92 x 46 x 23 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.90 in.)
Display Display Main display: 128 x 160-pixel, 1.8” CSTN passive LCD with 262,144 colours
Cover display: 96 x 68-pixel, FSTN, black and white with blue LEDs
Caller identification on the cover display without opening fold
User Interface User Interface Active standby
Keypad: 3 softkeys, 4-way scroll, dedicated volume keys and camera key
Digital CameraDigital CameraVGA camera with 4x digital post zoom
Video recorder and player
MessagingMessagingCommon inbox
MMS OMA 1.2: Combine image, video, text, and voice clips and send as an MMS to a compatible phone or PC; use MMS to tell your story with a multi-slide presentation. The MMS OMA 1.2 specification allows you to send/receive messages up to 300 kB in size.
Email: Access your work and private email accounts; supports SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4 protocols.
Nokia Xpress audio messaging: Record your own voice message and send to compatible devices
Instant messaging
Text messaging: Supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging (receiving only), SMS distribution list
MultimediaMultimediaMusic player supporting MP3, MP4, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA formats
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for stereo audio streaming over Bluetooth technology
FM stereo radio and Visual Radio
Streaming video (3GPP)
Macromedia Flash 2.0
Memory FunctionsMemory FunctionsUp to 4 MB free internal user memory
MicroSD memory card reader
ApplicationsApplicationsOver-the-air phone software update
Java MIDP 2.0 games and applications
ConnectivityConnectivityNokia PC Suite with USB and Bluetooth connectivity (Bluetooth SIM access, Headset & Handsfree profiles)
Pop-Port™ interface with USB 1.1 (12 Mbit/s)
Local and remote synchronization (SyncML)
Browsing Browsing XHTML browser over TCP/IP
Smart content download - OMA digital rights management 1.0
Data Transfer Data Transfer EDGE*: Class 10, download up to 236.8 kbps
GPRS: (General Packet Radio Service)*: Class 10, download up to 53.6 kbps
* Note: Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support
Personal Information Management (PIM)Personal Information Management (PIM)Calendar, to-do list, notes
Contacts
Expense manager
Alarm clock, countdown timer
Voice FeaturesVoice FeaturesPush to talk: Select the person or group you want to talk to and press the Push to talk key (long press of volume up key) to communicate Handsfree speaker
Enhanced voice dialing with SIND: Speaker-independent name dialing on long press volume down key
Integrated handsfree speaker with new high quality speaker for better audio experience
Voice recorder
Artificial Bandwidth Expansion (ABE)
Single Antenna Interface Cancellation (SAIC)
Hearing aid compatibility (HAC)
Digital Services Digital Services MIDI 64, MP3, AAC, AAC+ and AMR WB tones, Picture ringing tones
Preinstalled games: Sudoku, Galaxy Balls, 3D Golf
Preinstalled themes including animated wallpapers and screensavers, colour schemes, and picture frames
Picture ringing tones
Plug and play mobile services
Sales Package Contents Sales Package Contents Nokia 6085 phone
Nokia Battery BL-5C
Nokia Compact Charger AC-3
Nokia Headset HS-5
User guide and quick guide
Power ManagementPower ManagementBattery Talk time Standby time
BL-5C Up to 5 hours Up to 240 hours
Operation times vary depending on the network and usage.

vr6man25
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:11 AM
anyone know if this phone can be bought then used with another pay as you go account.
I am hoping its easy as changing the sim card right??

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:12 AM
anyone know if this phone can be bought then used with another pay as you go account.
I am hoping its easy as changing the sim card right??

+1
perhaps using the SIM card from Dealextreme? not sure

Edit: or pay this man:
Unlock Rogers Nokia 6085 (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ROGERS-UNLOCK-CODE-FOR-NOKIA-5300-6085-6682-BB5_W0QQitemZ230262337194QQihZ013QQcategoryZ20336Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247)

kbjy11
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:13 AM
ordered! parents could use a new phone. Thanks!

tomtomtom
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:15 AM
anyone know if this phone can be bought then used with another pay as you go account.
I am hoping its easy as changing the sim card right??

Yes....any rogers account is fine, regardless of prepaid or postpaid. (If you unlock it), any carrier in the world.

Yes..as easy as changing your sim card. If you don't activate the phone, you'll lose the 50 bucks credit, but you can sell your sim off to someone.

I had this before, it gets a passing grade as a phone w/ bluetooth, crappy mp3 audio, colour washed screen, crappy camera. The standby of 240 hours is unrealistic, normal use yields you 3 days before a recharge

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:17 AM
Yes....any rogers account is fine, regardless of prepaid or postpaid. (If you unlock it), any carrier in the world.

Yes..as easy as changing your sim card. If you don't activate the phone, you'll lose the 50 bucks credit, but you can sell your sim off to someone

So, actually this is only a 50$ credit and not a a check i'll receive with 50$ on it, right?

tkshum
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:22 AM
Thanks. I missed it last time.

Bent
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:25 AM
Yes....any rogers account is fine, regardless of prepaid or postpaid. (If you unlock it), any carrier in the world.

Yes..as easy as changing your sim card. If you don't activate the phone, you'll lose the 50 bucks credit, but you can sell your sim off to someone.

I had this before, it gets a passing grade as a phone w/ bluetooth, crappy mp3 audio, colour washed screen, crappy camera. The standby of 240 hours is unrealistic, normal use yields you 3 days before a rechargeI have one too, and pretty much agree. I was expecting something better. One good thing about it, though, is the large characters on the display.

haites
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:26 AM
I've never owned a cell phone and was thinking of getting one anyway. But for this phone, hopefully not too stupid of a question, but which carriers can you sign up for with this? Are you signed up by default when you purchase this?

kbjy11
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:28 AM
So, actually this is only a 50$ credit and not a a check i'll receive with 50$ on it, right?

I believe they give you money, like write you a cheque you can deposit in the bank.....

lagos
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:31 AM
can anyone confirm whether they mail you an actual $50 cheque or they just credit your account $50 worth?

I just want to get this to use unlocked and not looking to use it on rogers.

digdoug
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:38 AM
can anyone confirm whether they mail you an actual $50 cheque or they just credit your account $50 worth?

I just want to get this to use unlocked and not looking to use it on rogers.

yes, I too would like to know. if it's just credit, I wouldn't want it. can I pop in a virgin mobile or 7-11 sim card from another phone and use this phone?

shadow_cruiser
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:39 AM
According to the old thread, you HAVE TO activate in order to get the $50 credit. The phone has to be active the first 30 days also.

tomtomtom
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:39 AM
So, actually this is only a 50$ credit and not a a check i'll receive with 50$ on it, right?

No, you have misunderstood, what I meant is you must activate the sim card and keep it open for 30 days to get the rebate. It IS a 50 bucks chq. Just keep in mind, Sim card and the phone are separate, you don't need THAT sim card activated to get THAT phone working.

Here is an older version of the rebate coupon, I doubt the terms would have changed.


2nd page.
Account must be active for a minimum of 30 days before a rebate
cheque is issued. If upgrading, rebate cheque will be processed
30 days after date of purchase.
http://your.rogers.com/store/wireless/services/payasyougo/paygo_rebate_coupon_en.pdf

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:42 AM
Ok. I have more news:

1- please check the ag200 post of the first deal:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609587

2- We will get a CHECK, Money

3- This is the Mail-In-Rebate:
http://downloads.rogers.com/wireless/forms/Paygo_rebate_coupon_MMAug_en.pdf

noob666
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:42 AM
i am looking for a pay as you go phone, so is this phone basicly mean i can purchase the sim card and the phone together ?

digdoug
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:45 AM
No, you have misunderstood, what I meant is you must activate the sim card and keep it open for 30 days to get the rebate. It IS a 50 bucks chq. Just keep in mind, Sim card and the phone are separate, you don't need THAT sim card activated to get THAT phone working.

Here is an older version of the rebate coupon, I doubt the terms would have changed.


2nd page.
Account must be active for a minimum of 30 days before a rebate
cheque is issued. If upgrading, rebate cheque will be processed
30 days after date of purchase.
http://your.rogers.com/store/wireless/services/payasyougo/paygo_rebate_coupon_en.pdf

which begs the question, so how much will it cost us to have the phone active for 30 days to get the $50 check?

tomtomtom
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:48 AM
which begs the question, so how much will it cost us to have the phone active for 30 days to get the $50 check?

$10+ tax. + postage =P

tomtomtom
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:49 AM
i am looking for a pay as you go phone, so is this phone basicly mean i can purchase the sim card and the phone together ?

The phone comes with a sim already:)

spy cl
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:50 AM
more than $10 for sure
$22.82 is the net price you have to pay exclude postage and $10 airtime

original price is $64.44 x 1.13 (13% tax) = $72.82 - $50 CQ = $22.82

tomtomtom
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:53 AM
not only $10...
$22.82 is the net price you have to pay exclude postage

original price is $64.44 x 1.13 (13% tax) = $72.82 - $50 CQ = $22.82

I have had tried and worked to return the sim card to Radio Shack (ex-TSCC) for 35 bucks + tax, I said I lost my receipt:lol:

Don't ever do that!

lotfi.bm
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:53 AM
How easy it is to unlock this phone?

spy cl
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:54 AM
I have had tried and worked to return the sim card to Radio Shack (ex-TSCC) for 35 bucks + tax, I said I lost my receipt:lol:

Don't ever do that!


does it work? did you get your 35 bucks? ha ha

tempta
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:56 AM
does it work? did you get your 35 bucks? ha ha

hes a lucky dude -.-

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:58 AM
I have had tried and worked to return the sim card to Radio Shack (ex-TSCC) for 35 bucks + tax, I said I lost my receipt:lol:

Don't ever do that!

What are you saying man? You are pushing me on the dark side :), that means 0$ to pay But But this is not the way,even 35$ (~23$+10$) for this phone is good.

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:02 AM
How easy it is to unlock this phone?

Let say it took 7.26$ + 3 weeks waiting:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12167

Edit: Oh man, more guests than members :D!!

Edit: Ok, now we are winning, more members than guests :), i guess some converted mans from dark side to RFD. So, welcome to addicted RFD life.

tomtomtom
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:06 AM
Let say it took 7.26$ + 3 weeks waiting:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12167

Edit: Oh man, more guests than members :D!!

You need to stick w/ Rogers for 4 weeks anyway, the heck w/ that:lol:

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:10 AM
You need to stick w/ Rogers for 4 weeks anyway, the heck w/ that:lol:

:D, That's right. They knew about dealextreme and making a deal with them :D.

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:10 AM
$10+ tax. + postage =P

Actually as I understood from the old thread - this phone comes with $10 airtime credit.

Therefore, you can keep it for 30 days while using this $10 credit.

Can anybody who purchased the phone last time, confirm this statement?

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:11 AM
Ok. I have more news:

1- please check the ag200 post of the first deal:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609587

2- We will get a CHECK, Money

3- This is the Mail-In-Rebate:
http://downloads.rogers.com/wireless/forms/Paygo_rebate_coupon_MMAug_en.pdf

ganiba, thanks for digging this info, I will add it to the original post.

coolman217
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:13 AM
any activation fees?

ganiba
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:17 AM
any activation fees?

I think free.
Activation fees are only for monthly service.

jory29
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:18 AM
Can anyone vouch for this phone having a nice loud ringtone? I like the loud level of my current 7-11 Nokia 1600 phone (I am using Rogers network on this phone)... I have 2 flip phone Motorolas that the ring tone was sooo quiet I never heard it ring when I was out! :evil:

This sounds like a great deal for anyone already using Rogers, or for those wishing to turn to Rogers.

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:20 AM
Can anyone vouch for this phone having a nice loud ringtone? I like the loud level of my current 7-11 Nokia 1600 phone (I am using Rogers network on this phone)... I have 2 flip phone Motorolas that the ring tone was sooo quiet I never heard it ring when I was out! :evil:

This sounds like a great deal for anyone already using Rogers, or for those wishing to turn to Rogers.

This phone is quite loud - as a matter of fact I have heard Nokia 1600 ringtone (one of my friends has it) and I think this one is even louder.

jory29
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:24 AM
This phone is quite loud - as a matter of fact I have heard Nokia 1600 ringtone (one of my friends has it) and I think this one is even louder.

Cool!! Thanks, ag2000.

No speaker phone on this? Is this why you suggested the hands free deal at dealextreme, or am I just missing the boat entirely? Thanks!

Nfiltr8tor
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:25 AM
oos already?? damn

thawdavid
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:29 AM
order one

Store pick-up

Thanks!

ammar910
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:32 AM
it is in stock for me but I can not add to my cart:(

mudd_stuffin
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:32 AM
oos already?? damn

At least in TO...

rhinemine
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:34 AM
Just order one.

Lookcho
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:36 AM
sold out in GVA

Octavius
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:36 AM
OOS in Ottawa =/

I would have actually went for this too =/

suoxin
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:36 AM
oos already?? damn

OOS for me in Kingston.

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:39 AM
Cool!! Thanks, ag2000.

No speaker phone on this? Is this why you suggested the hands free deal at dealextreme, or am I just missing the boat entirely? Thanks!

It has speakerphone and perfectly working bluetooth. If you check post #3, you will find loads of features, that's why I consider it such a hot deal.

jory29
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:41 AM
It has speakerphone and perfectly working bluetooth. If you check post #3, you will find loads of features, that's why I consider it such a hot deal.

Thanks very much!... I'll re-read post #3, I skimmed through it and missed most of the contents, LOL.

rhinemine
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:41 AM
OOS. Glad I already ordered one

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:42 AM
Wow! I did not expect it will be OOS so quickly! RFD effect is a powerful force :cheesygri

Kwirky
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:46 AM
Wow! I did not expect it will be OOS so quickly! RFD effect is a powerful force :cheesygri

If you're in Pacific time or Mountain time, this thing was OOS BEFORE August 15th :evil:

EDIT: Thanks for posting ag2000, The Source sucks though - any time they have a GOOD Circuit Breaker they sell out :(

vipt2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 02:19 AM
Wow! I did not expect it will be OOS so quickly! RFD effect is a powerful force :cheesygri


Yup... all sold out very fast. I wonder if the source is copying after stooples stunt as well :cheesygri

email2patel
Aug 15th, 2008, 03:29 AM
SOLD OUT ....It was a great deal....!!!!!!!

mahjongmaniac
Aug 15th, 2008, 04:03 AM
well that was blazing fast... OOS like ~1hr after posting.... =[

CS-Source-ChallengeME!
Aug 15th, 2008, 04:04 AM
omg.. i was reading this thread since the first post.. and was just researching whether or not i should buy it.. and now its OOS!?

rfd rule: buy first.. think later.. then return later.

SheeB
Aug 15th, 2008, 08:38 AM
The must of not had many in-stock for them to go OOS in an hour after posting at midnight!

dreadknot69
Aug 15th, 2008, 08:41 AM
Thank god I returned the 2 I bought from the Source last month, when it was $50 after rebate. I ended up getting 2 n95s instead.

mic2074
Aug 15th, 2008, 08:48 AM
The must of not had many in-stock for them to go OOS in an hour after posting at midnight!

RFD effect - if it's a super hot deal like this... doesn't matter if they have 1000 in stock... it'll OOS really quick. This deal would have only taken less than 5 minutes to go OSS if OP was during midday.

damn it... can't believe I missed out... wonder if they have price gurantee - I bought it when it was $50 bucks after rebate last month.

Anyone know if they have any form of price guarantee ?

mahjongmaniac
Aug 15th, 2008, 08:57 AM
rfd rule: buy first.. think later.. then return later.

lol... yeah... then comes buyer's remorse :D

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The must of not had many in-stock for them to go OOS in an hour after posting at midnight!

well, that's possible, but certainly don't underestimate the # of RFDers that stay up after midnight... ;)

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Anyone know if they have any form of price guarantee ?

30 days return, so technically spking, it's "30 days PP" since you can return/repurchase....

TS only PMs themselves tho. no competitors

ThinkFast23
Aug 15th, 2008, 09:01 AM
lol is this a good phone or somthing? is it GSM so i could put 711 sim card in it?:cheesygri

Fire
Aug 15th, 2008, 09:12 AM
sold out ....

YLSF
Aug 15th, 2008, 09:19 AM
yes, I too would like to know. if it's just credit, I wouldn't want it. can I pop in a virgin mobile or 7-11 sim card from another phone and use this phone?

Virgin mobile is based on the Bell network. You won't get a SIM with it.

BLAH, too bad it went OOS so fast. I didn't see the thread until this morning. I would have bought a quad band phone just for potential traveling in the future!

diabolical7
Aug 15th, 2008, 09:31 AM
can we buy this in store?

jrice
Aug 15th, 2008, 09:44 AM
This seems to be web only... OOS

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 09:45 AM
can we buy this in store?

There is a good chance. Normally Circuit breaker is "online only" sale, but they did not list the price as a "sale" price, they used term "intro price".

So I guess, there is a possibility that their store system may have this price as well.

tiggrrrrr75
Aug 15th, 2008, 09:49 AM
Deal is now SOLD OUT as Fire indicated... Must be the RFD effect that strikes again...

jonkaho
Aug 15th, 2008, 10:08 AM
all gone, thinking of buying one!

peroxide8888
Aug 15th, 2008, 10:19 AM
well, that's possible, but certainly don't underestimate the # of RFDers that stay up after midnight... ;)
or lurkers, they outnumber the RFDers!

kmchow
Aug 15th, 2008, 11:12 AM
This seems to be web only... OOS
had there been stock, you could have web ordered and took delivery in store. I got 2 last month when they were $50 after MIR.

Out of interest, according to the salesguy and box supports it, these were originally meant for contract customers, these aren't officially PAYGO phones. OTOH, the only difference is that PAYGO phones get more generic packaging. Guess not too many people signed up to get this phone on contract!

Kwirky
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:34 PM
lol is this a good phone or somthing? is it GSM so i could put 711 sim card in it?:cheesygri

Well, it is a good phone, but the main point here is that it's a phone with a lot of features for the price, and yes it is GSM, so if you unlock it, you could use it on 7-11.

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 01:09 PM
Well, it is a good phone, but the main point here is that it's a phone with a lot of features for the price, and yes it is GSM, so if you unlock it, you could use it on 7-11.

7-11 is on Rogers network, it should work as is.

jericho129
Aug 15th, 2008, 04:10 PM
7-11 is on Rogers network, it should work as is.

That's right - if you're a 7-11 user there's no need to unlock this phone, just switch the SIM card and you're good to go

And I THINK it's the same with petro-canada mobile SIMs because they use the Rogers network too (not 100% on this).

I picked up this phone with the last $50 rebate deal and am using it with my 7-11 sim no problem... (thanks for posting the deal ag2000)

ag2000
Aug 15th, 2008, 10:08 PM
That's right - if you're a 7-11 user there's no need to unlock this phone, just switch the SIM card and you're good to go

And I THINK it's the same with petro-canada mobile SIMs because they use the Rogers network too (not 100% on this).

I picked up this phone with the last $50 rebate deal and am using it with my 7-11 sim no problem... (thanks for posting the deal ag2000)

Thanks for the feedback, jericho129!
I can confirm that Petro Canada belongs to the same network as well.

peroxide8888
Aug 15th, 2008, 10:42 PM
7-11 is on Rogers network, it should work as is.

That's right - if you're a 7-11 user there's no need to unlock this phone, just switch the SIM card and you're good to go

And I THINK it's the same with petro-canada mobile SIMs because they use the Rogers network too (not 100% on this).

I picked up this phone with the last $50 rebate deal and am using it with my 7-11 sim no problem... (thanks for posting the deal ag2000)

Thanks for the feedback, jericho129!
I can confirm that Petro Canada belongs to the same network as well....and Fido too. I've been using a Rogers Touch with Fido for awhile, and didn't unlock it for the first few weeks that I had it.

onexeyed
Aug 15th, 2008, 11:33 PM
...and Fido too. I've been using a Rogers Touch with Fido for awhile, and didn't unlock it for the first few weeks that I had it.

Fido uses the same network as Rogers as Rogers bought Fido a few years back.

peroxide8888
Aug 16th, 2008, 01:39 AM
Fido uses the same network as Rogers as Rogers bought Fido a few years back.Uh yeah, I know :rolleyes: - that's why I added Fido to the list of GSM providers of which you can pop their SIM into a Rogers locked phone and it will still work. Not to mention the fact that I stated that I used my Fido SIM in a Rogers locked phone. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

freebies_r_us
Aug 18th, 2008, 02:20 PM
ok...i just picked mine up in store...i've been reading both threads and am still a little confused as to how i can get the $50 rebate back?

i have a monthly rogers plan right now...can i just activate this pay as you go sim card and take it out, and then put in my regular sim card. does that qualify me as having used it for 30 days?

or do i have to use up whatever credit was on the sim card to begin with?

Thanks!

HughG
Aug 19th, 2008, 08:12 PM
ya im fairly confused too LOL

mudd_stuffin
Aug 20th, 2008, 09:26 AM
ok...i just picked mine up in store...i've been reading both threads and am still a little confused as to how i can get the $50 rebate back?

i have a monthly rogers plan right now...can i just activate this pay as you go sim card and take it out, and then put in my regular sim card. does that qualify me as having used it for 30 days?

or do i have to use up whatever credit was on the sim card to begin with?

Thanks!

Go to the first post in this thread. There is a link to the MIR.

spy cl
Aug 20th, 2008, 09:55 PM
HUGE problem to activate the phone from Rogers.com website, it asked my credit card number and want to charge $10 on my cc, and it would not let me go to next step!!!

jory29
Aug 25th, 2008, 03:52 PM
Heads up, for anyone wishing to collect the $50 MIR, for those who are upgrading their phone for their current Rogers Paygo phone, I was told (by the CSR when I phoned the toll free number on the rebate form to get more info.) that one should phone Rogers @ 1-866-594-9456 to give them the new IMEI #, so that when they check to make sure you have had the account already for 30 days, that THAT phone's IMEI matches the one that is on the MIR form.

tehchu
Aug 25th, 2008, 10:45 PM
just activated my line through calling in, no need to pay $10, there is a 10 dollar airtme with 30 day expiration included with the card

TeriyakiJack
Sep 1st, 2008, 09:13 PM
I didn't activate my phone on payg yet. I just noticed that the deadline on the rebate was august 31. Its september 1 now. Is there a new rebate form floating out there somewhere?

spy cl
Sep 6th, 2008, 12:02 AM
anybody got the rebate cheque yet?

alpenrock
Sep 6th, 2008, 05:52 PM
2 Sony Erricson Rogers Pay As You Go Now I Am 1oo Dollars Rich

lagos
Sep 6th, 2008, 09:20 PM
2 Sony Erricson Rogers Pay As You Go Now I Am 1oo Dollars Rich

what???

btw, I just got this phone unlocked at pacific mall for $30. the guy said its 50/50 chance it will work..i got lucky he said...on ebay, they sell the code for $25 but you don't know if it works or not..

I activated the phone but my friend is using the line (sim card) in a different phone...does that matter in terms of getting the rebate? The PAYGO account was activated using this phones IMEI number though..any thoughts?

spy cl
Sep 16th, 2008, 11:49 PM
bump, anybody got the rebate cheque from rogers?

spy cl
Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:21 PM
so did anybody get the mail-in-rebate cheque from Rogers?

spy cl
Sep 26th, 2008, 12:34 AM
WOW.. so NOBODY received the $50 cheque?

thawdavid
Sep 29th, 2008, 04:26 PM
Hi, guys

Received my check today.

freebies_r_us
Sep 29th, 2008, 04:32 PM
i received my cheque last week...couldn't find this thread so i couldn't update.

spy cl
Sep 30th, 2008, 08:05 PM
got mine too :cheesygri

rooney11
Nov 9th, 2008, 02:31 PM
after a few months of use, my nokia 6085 has broken down, it flashes a blue and white screen, and after doing some research its a common problem with this phone, what should i do? can i still return it to the source, or should i send it to nokia? thanks