FIDO & ROGERS EPP PLAN $17.50 ==> 200 weekday and unlimited evenings & weekends @ 5PM

[qca7e]

The Fido EPP plan is back!

You get 200 weekday minutes and unlimited evenings & weekends minutes from 5PM for $17.50! Only valid on a 3 Year Contract!


Update ==> Rogers has the same offer starting tomorrow, but evenings from 6PM!

Update ==> Fido ad is up! http://www.fido.ca/web/content/planpromo/promo_q308_killeroffer

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Update ==> Special regional EPP plan for Manitoba and Saskatchewan is also back! Fido only!

You get 250 weekday minutes, unlimited evenings & weekends from 5pm, and unlimited fido to rogers/fido calls for $20.00! Only valid on a 2 or 3 year contract!

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[gman]

The Fido EPP plan is back!

You get 200 weekday minutes and unlimited evenings & weekends minutes from 5PM for $17.50! Only valid on a 3 Year Contract!

What is EPP?
Is it for new customer or existing customer?
SAF and 911 extra, right?

[DssJoe]

Do I need to be a fido employee to qualify for this? Any way for me to gain this through retentions or w/e? My contract ran out months ago and this is the perfect plan for me!

[qca7e]

SAF and 911 are extra. The EPP list should be the same as last year. Easiest way is just to be an airmiles member.

Aeroplan
Air Miles
Asian Television Network (ATN)
BC Children's Hospital
BC Trucking Associations (BCTA)
Bhangra Nation
Bloc Quebecois
CAA
Canadian Federation of Students
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Channel M
Chinese Canadian Times
Chinese Family Services Ontario (CFSO)
Chinese Professionals Assoc of Canada
Conf of Gtr Toronto Chinese Bus Assoc
Conservative Party of Canada
Ctr for Information & Community Svc ON
CUPE
Esso Extra
Fairchild Media Group
Girl Guides of Canada
Global Chinese Press
Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office
ICICI Bank
Indo-Cdn Chamber of Commerce Toronto
Khalsa Credit Union
Liberal Party of Canada
Mainstream Broadcasting
Medical Association of Canada
Ming Pao Daily
Mon Sheong Foundation
Nav Bhatia Entertainment
New Democratic Party of Canada
Omni News
Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)
Petro Points
Prime Advertising
RCMP
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Scouts Canada
Sing Tao Daily
South Asian Alliance (SAA)
State Bank of India
Surrey/Delta Immigration Services
Teachers Union
The Chinese Agency
Today Daily News
Toronto Chinese Business Association
Toronto Chinese Radio
Toronto First Radio
Vancouver Internal Bhangra Celebration
Video Box Magazine
World Journal
World Vision
YMCA

[don_lee103]

Does anyone know if Rogers is promoting the same plan as well?

SAF and 911 are extra. The EPP list should be the same as last year. Easiest way is just to be a air miles member.

Aeroplan
Air Miles
Asian Television Network (ATN)
BC Children's Hospital
BC Trucking Associations (BCTA)
Bhangra Nation
Bloc Quebecois
CAA
Canadian Federation of Students
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Channel M
Chinese Canadian Times
Chinese Family Services Ontario (CFSO)
Chinese Professionals Assoc of Canada
Conf of Gtr Toronto Chinese Bus Assoc
Conservative Party of Canada
Ctr for Information & Community Svc ON
CUPE
Esso Extra
Fairchild Media Group
Girl Guides of Canada
Global Chinese Press
Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office
ICICI Bank
Indo-Cdn Chamber of Commerce Toronto
Khalsa Credit Union
Liberal Party of Canada
Mainstream Broadcasting
Medical Association of Canada
Ming Pao Daily
Mon Sheong Foundation
Nav Bhatia Entertainment
New Democratic Party of Canada
Omni News
Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)
Petro Points
Prime Advertising
RCMP
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Scouts Canada
Sing Tao Daily
South Asian Alliance (SAA)
State Bank of India
Surrey/Delta Immigration Services
Teachers Union
The Chinese Agency
Today Daily News
Toronto Chinese Business Association
Toronto Chinese Radio
Toronto First Radio
Vancouver Internal Bhangra Celebration
Video Box Magazine
World Journal
World Vision
YMCA

[gman]

SAF and 911 are extra. The EPP list should be the same as last year. Easiest way is just to be an airmiles member.


I guess this has to be for a new customer/new phone line, right?
Do you mean all airmiles member can apply for this? Do you just call in and say "I am an airmile member and give me the EPP plan"?
Do we get free phone or phone discount?

[Jkim]

meh it's alright...

no callerid/vm thou

[bmmr]

Do you still get the subsidized price for the phone?

[qca7e]

New or old fido users can get it. You only need new 3 year contract. Not sure about calling in, but you can get it at your local fido store by showing your membership card and asking for it. You also get a subsidized phone at the 3 year agreement price.

[samir805]

I just got retention plan from fido. Should I stick with it...

$20/month NO CONTRACT
100 min day time
Unlimited evenings & weekend (starts @7pm)
$5 Credit each month
+911 & SAF

[gman]

I just got retention plan from fido. Should I stick with it...

$20/month NO CONTRACT
100 min day time
Unlimited evenings & weekend (starts @7pm)
$5 Credit each month
+911 & SAF

I have just got this retention plan for my daughter.

New Nokia 6301
24 months contract
200 day time minute
Unlimited weekend, weeknight starts @7pm
1000 Fido 2 Fido
$22.45 + tax (SAF, 911 included, a $10 monthly credit included)

[henrycao8]

this deal is hot, if only there is unlimited incoming

[djwazzy]

Called Fido directly about this plan and the CSR said he could not find it on his screen. Said the last EPP he can find is the one that expired in May. Hopefully their systems will be updated in the next few days.

[Binden]

whats it usually cost to get Voicemail and call display?

[twboy1999]

argh
whats EPP:confused:

[bcti]

argh
whats EPP:confused:

EmployeePurchasePlan

[MiniOnslow]

whats it usually cost to get Voicemail and call display?

its looks like its $15 for:
Call Display
Visual Voicemail
WhoCalled
2,500 text messages


So does anyone know if i can add the $30 6g data plan to this?

so $17.50 + $15 (CD, VVM, TEXT) + $30 (6g data) + SAF&911 = ~$70/mo

does this sound like a good deal for the iphone?

thanks.

[breale01]

per minute or per second billing?

[gman]

per minute or per second billing?

Fido is per second.

[ahson]

Is there an option for just the Call Display? I don't really need the VM, etc.

[gman]

Is there an option for just the Call Display? I don't really need the VM, etc.

I believe so. I think it is $7.

[Coolme]

You can get the $11 value pack which includes VM + CD + 125 outgoing text messages + WhoCalled + MB

http://www.fido.ca/web/content/options/valuepacks

[blizzah]

No Caller ID/ VM really hurts this deal.

For all you with rentention offers, they almost always include Caller ID, so stick with that.

[Airey]

argh
whats EPP:confused:

Employee Pricing Plan

[frozenmelon]

Are most university students covered under the Canadian Federation of Students membership?

[Binden]

Are most university students covered under the Canadian Federation of Students membership?

if not, just sign up for airmiles/petropoints/aeromiles online, takes about 2seconds

[S.Chan]

Are most university students covered under the Canadian Federation of Students membership?

It looks like most universities fall under that membership...


From: http://www.cfs-fcee.ca/html/english/about/member_locals.php
British Columbia
Local 03: University of British Columbia Students' Union-Okanagan
Local 75: Camosun College Student Society
Local 05: Capilano Students' Union
Local 73: Downtown Campus Students' Union
Local 18: Douglas Students' Union
Local 33: Emily Carr Students' Union
Local 76: Broadway Campus Students' Union
Local 26: Kwantlen Student Association
Local 61: Malaspina Students' Union
Local 13: College of New Caledonia Students' Union
Local 72: North Island Students' Union
Local 66: Northwest Community College Students' Association
Local 53: Okanagan College Students' Union
Local 86: College of the Rockies Students' Union
Local 04: Selkirk College Students' Union
Local 23: Simon Fraser Student Society
Local 15: Thompson Rivers University Students' Union
Local 89: University of Victoria Graduate Students' Society
Local 44: University of Victoria Students' Society

Alberta
Local 42: Alberta College of Art and Design Students' Association
Local 21: Graduate Students' Association of the University of Calgary

Saskatchewan
Local 90: First Nations University of Canada Students Association
Local 09: University of Regina Students' Union
Local 101: University of Saskatchewan Graduate Students' Association
Local 17: University of Saskatchewan Students' Union

Manitoba
Local 37: Brandon University Students' Union
Local 96: University of Manitoba Graduate Students' Association
Local 103: University of Manitoba Students' Union
Local 38: Association des étudiantes et étudiants du Collège universitaire de Saint Boniface
Local 08: University of Winnipeg Students' Association

Ontario
Local 82: Algoma University Students' Union
Local 28: Atkinson Students' Association
Local 102: Brock University Graduate Students' Association
Local 78: Carleton University Graduate Students' Association
Local 01: Carleton University Students' Association
Local 107: Association étudiante de La Cité collegiale
Local 92: Student Association of George Brown College
Local 93: Glendon College Students' Union / L'association des étudiantes et étudiants du collège Glendon
Local 54: University of Guelph Central Student Association
Local 62: University of Guelph Graduate Students' Association
Local 32: Lakehead University Student Union
Local 30: Laurentian University Students' General Association
Local 110: Laurentian University Graduate Students' Association
Local 88: Association des étudiantes et étudiants francophones de l'Université Laurentienne
Local 104: Laurentian Association of Mature and Part-time Students
Local 39: McMaster University Graduate Students' Association
Local 20: Nipissing University Student Union
Local 25: Ontario College of Art and Design Student Union
Local 94: University of Ottawa Graduate Students' Association des étudiant(e)s diplômé(e)s de l'Université d'Ottawa
Local 27: Queen's University Society of Graduate and Professional Students
Local 105: Continuing Education Students' Association of Ryerson
Local 24: Ryerson Students' Union
Local 85: Saint Paul University Students' Association
Local 99: Scarborough Campus Students' Union
Local 19: University of Toronto Graduate Students' Union
Local 97: Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students of the University of Toronto
Local 98: University of Toronto Students' Union
Local 109: University of Toronto at Mississauga Students' Union
Local 71: Trent Central Student Association
(Trial Member): Trent University Graduate Students' Association
Local 47: University of Western Ontario Society of Graduate Students
Local 56: Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Students' Association
Local 48: University of Windsor Graduate Student Society
Local 106: University of Windsor Organization of Part-time Undergraduate Students
Local 49: University of Windsor Students' Alliance
Local 68: York Federation of Students
Local 84: York University Graduate Students' Association

Québec
Local 91: Concordia Student Union
Local 83: Concordia Graduate Students' Association
Local 108: Dawson Student Union
Local 79: Post-Graduate Students' Society of McGill University

New Brunswick
Local 67: University of New Brunswick Graduate Students' Association

Prince Edward Island
Local 63: Holland College Student Union
Local 70: University of Prince Edward Island Graduate Student Association
Local 31: University of Prince Edward Island Student Union

Nova Scotia
Local 95: Cape Breton University Students' Union
(Trial Member): Dalhousie Association of Graduate Students
Local 11: University of King's College Students' Union
Local 34: Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union
Local 07: Student Union of NSCAD University

Newfoundland & Labrador
Local 36: Grenfell College Student Union
Local 45: Marine Institute Students' Union
Local 100: Graduate Students' Union of the Memorial University of Newfoundland
Local 35: Memorial University of Newfoundland Students' Union
Local 46: College of the North Atlantic Students' Union

[N10]

Does being a CAA Member let me qualify for this? Also if I go to the kiosk at the mall can they get me this deal?

[Rob76]

its looks like its $15 for:
Call Display
Visual Voicemail
WhoCalled
2,500 text messages


So does anyone know if i can add the $30 6g data plan to this?

so $17.50 + $15 (CD, VVM, TEXT) + $30 (6g data) + SAF&911 = ~$70/mo

does this sound like a good deal for the iphone?

thanks.

I was thinking the same thing; by far the best value iPhone package. But I remember reading once on HowardForums that the $30/6GB Data promotion has to be accompanied by a minimum $30 voice plan (before added packages/bundles), which obviously wouldn't work in this case. Anyone, correct me if I'm wrong.

[CrazeeV]

Hot Deal.

[tigger03]

I was thinking the same thing; by far the best value iPhone package. But I remember reading once on HowardForums that the $30/6GB Data promotion has to be accompanied by a minimum $30 voice plan (before added packages/bundles), which obviously wouldn't work in this case. Anyone, correct me if I'm wrong.

That's what I was told by Rogers. Just the voiceplan itself has to be $30 or greater before add-ons

[krs]

Hot Deal.

Are you sure?

Has anyone found out exactly what is and what is not included in this plan?

The last Fido EPP plan was the following:

Fido EPP Package Offer

Monthly Service Fee
$17.50

Weekday minutes
200 minutes, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Evening & Weekend minutes
Unlimited minutes, from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. and from Friday 7 p.m.to Monday 8 a.m.

Evenings starting at 5 p.m.
Sets the customer's evening and weekend clock to 5 p.m. (instead of 7 p.m.)

Included Services
Call Waiting, Conference Call

System Access Fee
$6.95

911 Fee
$0.50

Overusage
$0.30/min

So a total of $24.95 with no unlimited incoming, no text message, no VM, no CLID.
VM and CLID was $11.00 additional someone posted, so now you're up to $35.95 already - then add text messaging which is typically another $10.- per month for unlimited or at least $5.- for a limited number.

I think this plan is mostly smoke and mirrors compared to others you can get - depends a lot on your calling pattern of course.

[BenK]

COLD. Not even close to deals offered by Telus (EPP, StudentPlan-fav10)

[bluewish]

Perfect for me since I have just signed up 3 years contract again for iphone & I am on $20 plan. lol Thanks

[tigger03]

Perfect for me since I have just signed up 3 years contract again for iphone & I am on $20 plan. lol Thanks

That's the advantage Fido has over Rogers. With Rogers, you HAVE to have AT LEAST a $30 plan. With Fido, that's not necessary (from what I understand) :D

[princevegetam]

Are you sure?

Has anyone found out exactly what is and what is not included in this plan?

The last Fido EPP plan was the following:



So a total of $24.95 with no unlimited incoming, no text message, no VM, no CLID.
VM and CLID was $11.00 additional someone posted, so now you're up to $35.95 already - then add text messaging which is typically another $10.- per month for unlimited or at least $5.- for a limited number.

I think this plan is mostly smoke and mirrors compared to others you can get - depends a lot on your calling pattern of course.

for those of us who don't think txtmsg, VM CLID are important
for those of us who don't have access to retentions because we are new customer

this is pretty good

[Firestorm]

Sweet, SFU is still there as a CFS school. As is UBC. SFU held a referendum to get the hell out of it (getting out won 2:1 or something) and UBC got out a while ago I think... I'll tell my fido friends.

[PatrickS]

I was thinking the same thing; by far the best value iPhone package. But I remember reading once on HowardForums that the $30/6GB Data promotion has to be accompanied by a minimum $30 voice plan (before added packages/bundles), which obviously wouldn't work in this case. Anyone, correct me if I'm wrong.

The price of the iPhone jumps by $50 if you don't have a voice plan > $30 (so you would pay $249 or $349 for 8 / 16 GB models vs $199 or $299 if your plan was over $30).

But the $30 / 6GB plan is available to everyone. Full stop.

[krs]

for those of us who don't think txtmsg, VM CLID are important
for those of us who don't have access to retentions because we are new customer

this is pretty good

I'm just pointing out that this plan is not nearly as good as people believe.
Fido's monthly rate of $17.50 itself is smoke and mirrors; the fictitious SAF add-on makes that really a $24-$25 plan and the price goes up from there.

I have two plans with Bell (about 6 years old) and one with Virgin I just signed to replace a Fido plan I had.
All of these are better, at least for my calling pattern, than this Fido plan. For the Virgin plan I signed up for just one year (I wouldn't want a longer period) and I still got a nice free flip-phone.

[princevegetam]

I'm just pointing out that this plan is not nearly as good as people believe.
Fido's monthly rate of $17.50 itself is smoke and mirrors; the fictitious SAF add-on makes that really a $24-$25 plan and the price goes up from there.

I have two plans with Bell (about 6 years old) and one with Virgin I just signed to replace a Fido plan I had.
All of these are better, at least for my calling pattern, than this Fido plan. For the Virgin plan I signed up for just one year (I wouldn't want a longer period) and I still got a nice free flip-phone.


... and which phone company doesn't have SAF?

nobody is saying this phone plan is the greatest ever, but definitely better than what was there before

[qca7e]

Just got word. Rogers is having same deal too! Everything same as Fido but evenings at 6PM!

[gman]

... and which phone company doesn't have SAF?

nobody is saying this phone plan is the greatest ever, but definitely better than what was there before

For example, Virgin and Koodo.

[don_lee103]

For example, Virgin and Koodo.

Um.. this is very tempting.. Which provider do you suggest as a provider? Rogers or Fido?

[gman]

Um.. this is very tempting.. Which provider do you suggest as a provider? Rogers or Fido?

I think Virgin and Koodo are based on Bell or Telus network. I can be wrong.

[cyc1120]

I think Virgin and Koodo are based on Bell or Telus network. I can be wrong.

Koodo is based on Telus (actually, Telus owns Koodo).

I don't know for Virgin though...

[hap86]

Koodo is based on Telus (actually, Telus owns Koodo).

I don't know for Virgin though...

virgin uses bell's network

[krs]

... and which phone company doesn't have SAF?


Koodo Mobile (owned by Telus) for one

Virgin Mobile for another

DCI Telecom for a third

and I don't pay SAF on my two Bell Canada plans either.

SAF should be outlawed. It's just a way for companies that do charge it to misrepresent the cost of their plans.

How would you like it if you went into a store to buy that $100 item and the store owner charged you a fee to enter the store and do business with them?
This is essentially the same thing - "System Access Fee" - what a bunch of bunk.
Makes it even worse on these low cost plans - the SAF of $6.95 is a 40% (!!) premium over the $17.50 plan fee Fido advertises.
Using the store analogy, that would mean the store owner would charge $40 extra to allow you to enter the store and buy the item - nobody would tolerate that.

Here are a couple of interesting links:

http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/services/cellphones/accessfee.html

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/258049

[krs]

BTW -

This is what I call a good plan now-a-days.

Posted in the Fido retention thread on RFD:

I have:

350 anytime minutes
unlimited incoming
unlimited E/W
fidopro (cid, vm, fax, unlimited txt)

$20.85 including saf/911/tax

[heimdal]

Quick question:

Is this 17.50 Rogers EPP plan counted as a consumer plan or a corporate plan?

Lord knows the nightmares that come with having a corporate account.

[S.Chan]

SAF should be outlawed. It's just a way for companies that do charge it to misrepresent the cost of their plans.

I completely agree with that statement. That's why this is a good government bill to support and a good petition to sign: http://www.davidmcguinty.com/english/Take_Action/Petition_The_House/Petition_C_555_Frais_d_acces.html

More info here: http://www.davidmcguinty.com/english/Archives/Latest_News/Banning_Cell_Phone_Fees.html
Full Content of Bill C-555 here: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Docid=3535409&file=4

[orion49]

Hi, I got the Rogers Student Plan. I got the iPhone without the data package because I don't use the internet often enough on-the-go to warrant doubling my bill. Just make sure you call Rogers and tell them to disable your net access because it's very easy to accidentally download updates etc. You can always connect to the internet via Wifi and download, update and use the maps to your hearts content.

Rogers
Student 25
$25.00 /month
My5 +5 (My10) unlimited local talk, text, picture/video msging
100 everyday minutes
1000 Evenings/Weekends at 6pm
500 incoming minutes

The Student plan also credits $5.00 off ANY Value Pack for 3 years
$10 iPhone 3G Visual Voicemail Value Pack
Call Display
Visual Voicemail
WhoCalled
2,500 Sent Text Messages

Subtotal: $25 + $10 + 6.95(SAF) +.50(911)

Total: $42.45 + tax (if you bundle with other Rogers services the price drops more).

You can also get a $45 Student Plan that includes 450 anytime minutes, unlimited evening and weekends 6pm, unlimited incoming minutes.

[Coolme]

Hi, I got the Rogers Student Plan. I got the iPhone without the data package because I don't use the internet often enough on-the-go to warrant doubling my bill. Just make sure you call Rogers and tell them to disable your net access because it's very easy to accidentally download updates etc. You can always connect to the internet via Wifi and download, update and use the maps to your hearts content.

Rogers
Student 25
$25.00 /month
My5 +5 (My10) unlimited local talk, text, picture/video msging
100 everyday minutes
1000 Evenings/Weekends at 6pm
500 incoming minutes

The Student plan also credits $5.00 off ANY Value Pack for 3 years
$10 iPhone 3G Visual Voicemail Value Pack
Call Display
Visual Voicemail
WhoCalled
2,500 Sent Text Messages

Subtotal: $25 + $10 + 6.95(SAF) +.50(911)

Total: $42.45 + tax (if you bundle with other Rogers services the price drops more).

You can also get a $45 Student Plan that includes 450 anytime minutes, unlimited evening and weekends 6pm, unlimited incoming minutes.

It's going to be impossible to have visual voice mail working properly with data disabled.

Also, has anyone been able to add VM and CD to this plan (the EPP plan not the student plan, mind you) for less than $11? (or maybe recieve a credit on your bill for adding VM and CD?)

[mrbios]

How would you like it if you went into a store to buy that $100 item and the store owner charged you a fee to enter the store and do business with them?


Such a store exists... it's called Costco :D

[CRXguy]

I just signed a 3-year contract with Rogers as a new customer. Ported over from Fido for the Bold. Can I switch to this EPP voice plan since I'm only a week into the agreement?

I'm currently on $25 Mega Time + 6gb data plan. Looking to switch to EPP + 6gb data plan + $15 smartphone value pack.

[vanroessel]

I just called FIDO this morning Friday 29th and was told this plan is not available.

[goliath553]

Such a store exists... it's called Costco :D

Not a very good comparison but nice try. Costco doesn't charge you 40% of your purchases each month.

[spawn582]

BTW -

This is what I call a good plan now-a-days.

Posted in the Fido retention thread on RFD:


I have:

350 anytime minutes
unlimited incoming
unlimited E/W
fidopro (cid, vm, fax, unlimited txt)

$20.85 including saf/911/tax



i know the person with this plan. to get a plan like that, he's been with fido for 10 years.

[spawn582]

I just called FIDO this morning Friday 29th and was told this plan is not available.

try again because this plan is advertised in today's toronto metro paper.

[Kaitlyn]

I just saw this in the Metro. Pretty impressive. Obviously retention plans tend to beat this, but a public plan < $20 AND they offer evenings at FIVE... pretty good!

Wonder if this will spark any similar plans from other carriers.


I'm still shocked that ALL cell phone plans don't include caller id... it's like the basis of a cell phone!

[Derek]

Hot deal for sure. Even if Rogers offers the same plan for 6PM, Fido has per second billing too, still much better.

[bluewish]

I have called Fido, said that I want to switch to $17.50 plan. The CR accepted and allowed me to get an Iphone too ($250 for 8G). No membership is required.

[TorontoEh]

Koodo is based on Telus (actually, Telus owns Koodo).

I don't know for Virgin though...

I somehow like Koodoo much better because they have more options to add on e.g. unlimited incoming, nationwide calling, North American calling etc. Plus with their tab system, it kind of works like Fido's dollar system, as in they deduct some percentage of your monthly spending from the tab....

[TorontoEh]

BTW -

This is what I call a good plan now-a-days.

Posted in the Fido retention thread on RFD:

hey Krs, what plan did u get from Virgin mobile on 1 year contract?

[sxz]

Hi, I got the Rogers Student Plan.

I am sure you do. From your two posts (which are the same and contribute nothing to the topic at hand) I would bet you're a Rogers rep trying to get in some free advertising. Good try though.

Anyway I'll be calling Rogers today to see if the plan is available yet. Will report back with results (if there are any lol).

[Jon Lai]

Is there any reason why anyone would NOT go with Fido with their per-second billing and 5PM evening?

Unless of course, you're getting bundle discounts...

[Badman]

alright Has anyone switched from their current retention plan to this plan and still have the credits?

I currently have the $25 retention plan (250min eve from 6) plus a $5 credit and a Credit for caller ID. I also have the 6/$30 data plan.

Wondering if I could switch to this plan and still keep my credits.(don't need the extra 50mins.

In this end it would save me $7.50 a month which would make a huge difference for me(cover the SAF+911 fee)

Also anyone know when this deal expires?

[Jon Lai]

Someone over at Hofo says there's also Caller ID/Voice Mail/Call Forwarding but isn't sure.

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=11606337&postcount=370

What's the possibility of THAT?

[Kaitlyn]

Someone over at Hofo says there's also Caller ID/Voice Mail/Call Forwarding but isn't sure.

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=11606337&postcount=370

What's the possibility of THAT?

Nope, no way caller id OR voicemail is included in that $17.50 :)

[myogui]

does this include a phone or rebate on a phone?

tx!

[Kaitlyn]

does this include a phone or rebate on a phone?

tx!

In the Metro they had 3 phones. I'm sure its just like anything else - sign a 3yr and get a discounted phone.

[MtX]

Can we sign up for this plan, get the iPhone for $249, then resell it for $500? Or will the phone be locked to our account?

[nkwu]

Quick question:

Is this 17.50 Rogers EPP plan counted as a consumer plan or a corporate plan?

Lord knows the nightmares that come with having a corporate account.

so true. i'm stuck with a corproate/business plan - are there any restrictions to porting it over to a consumer account (new 3 year is likely)

and there was a full page ad for this in the Metro today as previously mentioned. It caught my eye. I hate adding on CID and VM but it's so necessary...(for me..)

[Known2KiLL]

Can we sign up for this plan, get the iPhone for $249, then resell it for $500? Or will the phone be locked to our account?

That is exactly what I'm doing :D

My iphone is at 494$ on ebay with 7 hrs remaining hehe.. calling fido right now to get this EPP plan.

Thanks OP. Much better then my 25$ a month 150 day, ul eve / wkd plan.

[ddmmak]

So do we call up Customer Service or Retentions to switch the plans? I am wondering if you can attach the $30 data plan to this EPP plan?? Thanks

[Kaitlyn]

pretty sure it is possible to get that for even lower than $17.50 in Rogers.

Oh yes, definitely :)

This is just a good plan for new customers... sucks compared to some retention plans haha

[Known2KiLL]

Anyone else hitting a 15min + hold with Fido?

[prod]

Does being a CAA Member let me qualify for this? Also if I go to the kiosk at the mall can they get me this deal?

Yeah, is it CAA members, or CAA employees?

[gman]

Anyone else hitting a 15min + hold with Fido?

It has been like that for me for a week. I had to give up waiting for 15+ minutes without talking to a human being for so many times in the past week.
Finally, I got through yesterday.

[Kaitlyn]

Yeah, is it CAA members, or CAA employees?

My understanding is that this fido deal is available to everyone

[Known2KiLL]

Damn wait times...

Ahh well, I'm at work so I've got all the time in the world. Erm.. well lunch is in 50 min :S

[Inno]

That is exactly what I'm doing :D

My iphone is at 494$ on ebay with 7 hrs remaining hehe.. calling fido right now to get this EPP plan.

Thanks OP. Much better then my 25$ a month 150 day, ul eve / wkd plan.

Did you unlock it first, before selling? How hard is that to do? I have done all my Nokias easily in the past.

[Known2KiLL]

Nope, I'm selling it as a sealed Iphone.

[Known2KiLL]

Doh.... I just realized this has no unlimited incoming calls which makes this about par with what I have imo.

I have an old "student" plan that is.

150min day
unlimited after 7pm and on weekends
unlimited incoming

for 25$ a month

I think I'm sticking with my plan as I use a lot of incoming during the day.

The agent seemed shocked I asked about the EPP plan and said "wow.. you must have good connections, I just got an e-mail about that not too long ago."

Got to love the RFD effect :)

[tigger03]

Doh.... I just realized this has no unlimited incoming calls which makes this about par with what I have imo.

I have an old "student" plan that is.

150min day
unlimited after 7pm and on weekends
unlimited incoming

for 25$ a month



I just looked at my bill. I have the same thing, WITH a $10 credit each month. Works out to be $15+SAF+taxes= $25 and change :D

Just want to add the iPhone now :lol:

Edit: Just got off the phone. Added the 8gig iPhone for $249, and I get to renew my plan for another 3 years with the $10 monthly credit still in place until my older agreement of 2 yrs expires (around March of next year).

- calling back again. The $17.30 plan is best suited to my needs, esp for 3 years compared to losing the $10 credit in a another couple of months and having the plan go back to $25.

[r4sir]

This is the same plan I got after switching from Telus to Rogers. I'm happy with this plan which includes voicemail, call display, etc..

[rivet]

What is the cheapest plan if I want unlimited incoming

[TorontoEh]

What is the cheapest plan if I want unlimited incoming

$25 right now. They used to offer also $20 with 3 year agreements.

[leonbnu]

$25 right now. They used to offer also $20 with 3 year agreements.
May I ask which plan this is? I couldn't find it on the website.

[alanbrenton]

Nope, I'm selling it as a sealed Iphone.

You mean one is eligible for an iphone with these EPP plans? Also, if I'm leery of cellphone SAR/cellphone radiation (have a young daughter) but would like this to be my landline replacement, will those wired speakerheadphones work? Is bluetooth completely safe?

[tigger03]

This EPP plan expires October 31, 2008

[alanbrenton]

This plan expires October 31, 2008

Did you mean the promotion or the EPP plan?

[furball]

For those with the iPhone already, you'll have to ensure your bundle also includes visual voicemail...

The offer expires OCTOBER 31, 2008 (Source: Metro Daily newspaper ad.)

Plus you get like 3 months unlimited local calling I think???

[professionaldude]

This plan expires October 31, 2008

Where did u get this info? According to today's 24Hrs it ends September 30, 2008.

[Ghetto_Dad]

How does this work for Rogers??? Do I just call and tell them im an airmiles member or something?

[demha88]

i went to tscc today and got that plan, i had no idea they were offering it until they mentioned it. told them i wasnt affiliated with any of those companies so they signed me up for airmiles on the spot (literally took 5 minutes). Got the card number from the website and bam EPP.

[rivet]

That will include the sim card right. So did you activate it and what sim card do you use for your own phone during the 3 year contract period?

Thanks.


Nope, I'm selling it as a sealed Iphone.

[lisiuping]

I got this plan through customer retention last year:
2 years contract
new k1 phone
200 min day
unlimited after 7pm and on weekends
unlimited incoming
call display
$20 + SAF + 911 + tax

I am not a student!

Doh.... I just realized this has no unlimited incoming calls which makes this about par with what I have imo.

I have an old "student" plan that is.

150min day
unlimited after 7pm and on weekends
unlimited incoming

for 25$ a month

I think I'm sticking with my plan as I use a lot of incoming during the day.

The agent seemed shocked I asked about the EPP plan and said "wow.. you must have good connections, I just got an e-mail about that not too long ago."

Got to love the RFD effect :)

[Known2KiLL]

That will include the sim card right. So did you activate it and what sim card do you use for your own phone during the 3 year contract period?

Thanks.

Sorry, I should have mentioned I am an existing customer. I already have a Nokia 6300 with a previous 3 year contract tht I'm happy with.

I merely jumped on the Iphone promotion of having to renew your 3 year contract in order to get the iphone. ( only added 8 months for me ). I don't really need the Iphone so I'm selling it sealed on ebay. I'm hoping I get more then the 494$ its sitting at right now though :S

And yes, you can get the EPP plan if you have just done the iphone promotion. The guy was ready to set me up until we saw it was not worth while for me as I used 944 incomming minutes on my plan.

EDIT: Also, don't compare retention plans to plans new users can get.

Apples and Oranges IMO.

[rivet]

Thank you very much for the explaination. I am just curious if I get an iphone with this plan as a new customer, how could I sell the iphone?

Sorry, I should have mentioned I am an existing customer. I already have a Nokia 6300 with a previous 3 year contract tht I'm happy with.

I merely jumped on the Iphone promotion of having to renew your 3 year contract in order to get the iphone. ( only added 8 months for me ). I don't really need the Iphone so I'm selling it sealed on ebay. I'm hoping I get more then the 494$ its sitting at right now though :S

And yes, you can get the EPP plan if you have just done the iphone promotion. The guy was ready to set me up until we saw it was not worth while for me as I used 944 incomming minutes on my plan.

[Kaitlyn]

Thank you very much for the explaination. I am just curious if I get an iphone with this plan as a new customer, how could I sell the iphone?

On our Buy, Sell and Trading Post (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45) :)

[MtX]

That is exactly what I'm doing :D

My iphone is at 494$ on ebay with 7 hrs remaining hehe.. calling fido right now to get this EPP plan.

Thanks OP. Much better then my 25$ a month 150 day, ul eve / wkd plan.

So we can just sell the iPhone like any other phone? Just want to make sure cause I don't plan on keeping it :)

[rivet]

Thx, what I mean is whether I should take out the sim card before selling and when should I activate the phone?

On our Buy, Sell and Trading Post (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45) :)

[net_essential]

i went to tscc today and got that plan, i had no idea they were offering it until they mentioned it. told them i wasnt affiliated with any of those companies so they signed me up for airmiles on the spot (literally took 5 minutes). Got the card number from the website and bam EPP.

Are they selling FIDO cell phone now?

[Kaitlyn]

So we can just sell the iPhone like any other phone? Just want to make sure cause I don't plan on keeping it :)

It's locked to either Rogers or Fido (depending on who you're with) so the person who buys it must be on the same network or willing to unlock it to use with another carrier.

[Known2KiLL]

Thx, what I mean is whether I should take out the sim card before selling and when should I activate the phone?

Unless you activate the sim card, there are no ties to your account. So, basically anyone who gets the sealed phone can call fido to activate the sim card.

EDIT: My understanding is the iphone can be easily unlocked. Is that true? Sounds that way at least.

[demha88]

Are they selling FIDO cell phone now?

no only rogers

[callaway]

would it be possible to add unlimited incoming to this EPP plan, and if so, how much extra would it be?

[Kaitlyn]

would it be possible to add unlimited incoming to this EPP plan, and if so, how much extra would it be?

Not 100% if you can add it, but the cost of unlimited incoming is $10

[jhuynh]

Where did u get this info? According to today's 24Hrs it ends September 30, 2008.

It's in the terms and conditions here:
http://www.fido.ca/web/content/planpromo/promo_q308_killeroffer

[Known2KiLL]

I asked about adding anything to the plan and the agent didn't sound like we can change anything.

If anyone sucessfully gets this plans and adds incoming to it please let us know!

[ceeatch]

I asked about adding anything to the plan and the agent didn't sound like we can change anything.

If anyone sucessfully gets this plans and adds incoming to it please let us know!

I dunno, I asked Rogers about adding 5pm evenings, CID and My5 - all which were fine.

[Kaitlyn]

I dunno, I asked Rogers about adding 5pm evenings, CID and My5 - all which were fine.

Ya, I would be surprised if they didn't let you add anything.. its paying more money to them! :)

[rivet]

I think I get the point. So I can sell the sealed iphone with sim card and buy another simcard and activate it for my own use.

Unless you activate the sim card, there are no ties to your account. So, basically anyone who gets the sealed phone can call fido to activate the sim card.

EDIT: My understanding is the iphone can be easily unlocked. Is that true? Sounds that way at least.

[Inno]

I think I get the point. So I can sell the sealed iphone with sim card and buy another simcard and activate it for my own use.

I can sell you a SIM card, new unused, for $20. Don't pay Fido $30 + taxes or whatever they charge.

[Known2KiLL]

The sim card is included with the iphone. It's inside the same box FYI.

[Jaytee]

I just called Fido and they said its no problem to add the $30 (6 gig iphone) data plan to this EPP.

This is very tempting.

The Fido rep said this EPP offer ends Oct 31. Thats what he told me.

[legendofxix]

Unless you activate the sim card, there are no ties to your account. So, basically anyone who gets the sealed phone can call fido to activate the sim card.

EDIT: My understanding is the iphone can be easily unlocked. Is that true? Sounds that way at least.

I don't recall anyone being able to unlock the iphone 3G easily yet.
I only know of the 2G being unlockable.

[tigger03]

I just called Fido and they said its no problem to add the $30 (6 gig iphone) data plan to this EPP.

This is very tempting.

I know ... I'm contemplating paying Bell $200 to cancel my contract and switch over to this >:(

[bluewish]

Anyone else hitting a 15min + hold with Fido?

Called in early in the morning & wait for 10 mins; 2nd time to confirm the date they would send out my iphone, wait for 40 min :lol:(1 hand hold the phone and the other hand still used the mouse to work)

[skyc280]

can we get this in (Fido) store or do we have to call in?

[tigger03]

can we get this in (Fido) store or do we have to call in?

Apparently you can get it in store (it's advertised in the Metro News).

[mgl888]

Can we get an iphone for $200 with this plan?

[Jaytee]

Can we get an iphone for $200 with this plan?

Fido is $50 more then Rogers. So $250 for the 8 gig, $350 for the 16 gig.

[jasonchan]

Called in early in the morning & wait for 10 mins; 2nd time to confirm the date they would send out my iphone, wait for 40 min :lol:(1 hand hold the phone and the other hand still used the mouse to work)

I was on hold for 15 minutes then the sound quality was really bad and the line dropped, called right back in; another 15 minute hold then the guy I got admitted they are having issues at their call centre; then the quality got really bad and dropped again. Called a 3rd time, 30 min hold this time finally got through to someone with a decent line.

[Jon Lai]

Fido is $50 more then Rogers. So $250 for the 8 gig, $350 for the 16 gig.

It's not that Fido is $50 more expensive, it's that there is a $50 discount if your monthly plan is $30 or more. If the monthly plan is less, you pay $50 more for the phone. It's the same at Rogers.

[Jaytee]

Ah, gotcha. Thanks for the clarification.

It's not that Fido is $50 more expensive, it's that there is a $50 discount if your monthly plan is $30 or more. If the monthly plan is less, you pay $50 more for the phone. It's the same at Rogers.

[willeh]

I have a friend who's on fido and I told him about this EPP plan. He was on just $20 for 200mins? anytime and 6gb data plan. He had a lot of trouble getting it changed with the regular csr but made it through retention fine though. Just that it was strange since reg. csr told him he couldn't change due to not being new customer and some 15 day thing.

[Badman]

So I see Petro Points on the list. I'm thinking of signing up for that anyways, so could I just use that?

Anyone else use that before?

[qca7e]

Fido has ad up now! http://www.fido.ca/web/content/planpromo/promo_q308_killeroffer

[Feb30th]

I dunno why people here keep saying it's an EPP plan... it's not! It's available to everyone, it is also advertised in the Fido homepage...

My contract with Rogers ended in July and I have been waiting for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1... but just got word today it's been delayed again to December or January... now I'm tempted to sign up for this deal plus the $30 data plan.. I really only have until Sunday to decide since the $30 data plan expires on Sunday.

I don't think any retention plan will apply to me since I want to swtich to Fido from Rogers...

Tough decisions...

[ProfessorChaos]

too bad no vm+cid

[sxz]

Where's Rogers' ads for this?!

[GeforceX]

Rogers just extended the $30 for 6Ggb data until September. So this might help if you are planning to go with rogers, no news from fido yet.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629559

https://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/iphone_adpacks?cm_re=home-_-badge-_-3G%20limited%20time%20offer%20plan
fine print says september 30.

I dunno why people here keep saying it's an EPP plan... it's not! It's available to everyone, it is also advertised in the Fido homepage...

My contract with Rogers ended in July and I have been waiting for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1... but just got word today it's been delayed again to December or January... now I'm tempted to sign up for this deal plus the $30 data plan.. I really only have until Sunday to decide since the $30 data plan expires on Sunday.

I don't think any retention plan will apply to me since I want to swtich to Fido from Rogers...

Tough decisions...

[mit006]

spoke to CSR... was told that the 17.50 plan is available, they should know about it.

BUT you will not be able to get any credits with it... so if you're trying to negotiate for CID or VM or texts for free... it won't happen.

and as others have stated... this is ONLY on a 3 year (36 month agreement)

[Longobongo]

I spoke with a Fido CSR this morning, they said the data plan promo has been extended to Sept like Rogers

Rogers just extended the $30 for 6Ggb data until September. So this might help if you are planning to go with rogers, no news from fido yet.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629559

https://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/iphone_adpacks?cm_re=home-_-badge-_-3G%20limited%20time%20offer%20plan
fine print says september 30.

[Badman]

hmm so for fido you don't need to have a irmiles card etc. to get the deal? Is rogers the same?

[Feb30th]

I spoke with a Fido CSR this morning, they said the data plan promo has been extended to Sept like Rogers

That's good and somehow I knew it would be extended when they first annouced it... who know it could become a permanent plan since $30/6GB is not a good deal in the first place...

Still have to make the decision to wait or not... sigh

[GeforceX]

Yea, honestly they're probably just trying to get as many ppl on 3g as quickly as possible by scaring them with ridiculous prices.


That's good and somehow I knew it would be extended when they first annouced it... who know it could become a permanent plan since $30/6GB is not a good deal in the first place...

Still have to make the decision to wait or not... sigh

[squall458]

I just called and used my petro points to change my rogers monthly plan to this. Worked like a charm and it took 5 minutes literally. I wish I knew the name of the CS rep, she was polite, spoke CLEAR English, quick and I checked online in 5 minutes and she actually did what I wanted!!!! Thanks so much OP!

[S.Chan]

I spoke with a Fido CSR this morning, they said the data plan promo has been extended to Sept like Rogers
Rogers just extended the $30 for 6Ggb data until September. So this might help if you are planning to go with rogers, no news from fido yet.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629559

https://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/iphone_adpacks?cm_re=home-_-badge-_-3G%20limited%20time%20offer%20plan
fine print says september 30.



Yup, the extension is also shown on their website: http://www.fido.ca/web/content/planpromo/promo_q208_3gdataoption
Limited time offer effective July 11 to September 30, 2008 and subject to change without notice. Offer does not apply to laptop access cards. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional data offers. Data usage is measured in kilobytes transmitted over the Fido network (usage will be rounded to the next full kilobyte). The 3G Smartphone Data Option is applicable in Canada only. If accessing the mobile Internet while roaming, standard U.S.and international roaming rates apply. Visit fido.ca/roaming for our roaming rates and destinations. Subject to Fido’s Acceptable Use Policy. Activation of the 3G Smartphone Data Option on Apple® iPhoneTM 3G is subject to the Terms and Conditions for iPhone plans as outlined in the Fido rate plans for Apple iPhone 3G pamphlet. In connection with your 3G Smartphone Data Option, a Data Early Cancellation Fee (DECF) applies if, for any reason, your service is terminated prior to the end of your three-year Agreement. The DECF is the greater of (i) $25 or (ii) $5 permonth remaining in the term, to a maximum of $100 (plus applicable taxes),and applies in addition to the Early Cancellation Fee (ECF) which applies if, for any reason, your voice service is terminated prior to the end of your Fido Agreement.

®TM Fido and Always by your side are trademarks of Fido Solutions Inc. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. All other brand names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.© 2008 Fido Solutions Inc.

[stevelam]

hmm well the first csr i spoke to told me i couldnt do this and needed to bring an employee id card in person to a rogers location.

now im on hold once again while being transferred to corporate..

EDIT: well the corporate transfer didn't work and i just got hung up on. so i called back again and talked to a regular female csr named devon and BAM took like 5 minutes to switch to the new EPP 17.50 plan! didn't ask for airmiles # or anything.

[krs]

I completely agree with that statement. That's why this is a good government bill to support and a good petition to sign: http://www.davidmcguinty.com/english/Take_Action/Petition_The_House/Petition_C_555_Frais_d_acces.html

More info here: http://www.davidmcguinty.com/english/Archives/Latest_News/Banning_Cell_Phone_Fees.html
Full Content of Bill C-555 here: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Docid=3535409&file=4

I hope people sign this partition.
This should really be a sticky on every thread about cell phone contracts.

[krs]

hey Krs, what plan did u get from Virgin mobile on 1 year contract?

I analyzed my Fido bills over the last year, almost all of which were over $100.- per month.

Turns out that text messaging was a killer when it came to cost and 95% of my calls were to and from the same five numbers.

So I went for the Virgin $25.- plan which gives you unlimited calling and texting to five numbers; numbers you can change once a month if needed, plus 100 anytime minutes to other numbers and 1000 E/W after 7pm.
Decided to only add VM for a total of $31.- per month plus taxes.
Don't expect to ever pay more than the $31.-

When I saw this $17.50 plan here I thought - damn, I should have waited, but in my case this $17.50 plan would be at least $10.- more than the Virgin plan because I need text messaging and that is typically $10.- a month extra for a text plan.

I checked Walmart, Future Shop and best Buy to sign up - Future Shop offered me a free phone (they had 5 to chose from) if I signed a contract - one year was fine and that's what I took.

I think a year passes relatively quickly, 3 years can be a pain if the cellphone rates drop which is what I expect.

BTW: Cancellation fees with Virgin are also a lot cheaper than with other carriers.

[TorontoEh]

Thnx Im deciding b/w kodoo n virginmobile will prob take their prepaid $30 plan. Nokia 2125 is $19
I analyzed my Fido bills over the last year, almost all of which were over $100.- per month.

Turns out that text messaging was a killer when it came to cost and 95% of my calls were to and from the same five numbers.

So I went for the Virgin $25.- plan which gives you unlimited calling and texting to five numbers; numbers you can change once a month if needed, plus 100 anytime minutes to other numbers and 1000 E/W after 7pm.
Decided to only add VM for a total of $31.- per month plus taxes.
Don't expect to ever pay more than the $31.-

When I saw this $17.50 plan here I thought - damn, I should have waited, but in my case this $17.50 plan would be at least $10.- more than the Virgin plan because I need text messaging and that is typically $10.- a month extra for a text plan.

I checked Walmart, Future Shop and best Buy to sign up - Future Shop offered me a free phone (they had 5 to chose from) if I signed a contract - one year was fine and that's what I took.

I think a year passes relatively quickly, 3 years can be a pain if the cellphone rates drop which is what I expect.

BTW: Cancellation fees with Virgin are also a lot cheaper than with other carriers.

[TorontoEh]

spoke to CSR... was told that the 17.50 plan is available, they should know about it.

BUT you will not be able to get any credits with it... so if you're trying to negotiate for CID or VM or texts for free... it won't happen.

and as others have stated... this is ONLY on a 3 year (36 month agreement)

Didn't last time around some folks did get free vm or CID? Worst case scenario I think just add CID for $7 max bill per month be $35

[Known2KiLL]

Has anyone asked if anything can be added to this 17.50 plan? I really would like to know if unlimited incoming can be added to it for 10$ or whatever the cost is...

[ramaslamma]

So just to confirm you can get this plan without signing a contract???

[Kaitlyn]

So just to confirm you can get this plan without signing a contract???

absolutely not

[coldpower27]

Has anyone asked if anything can be added to this 17.50 plan? I really would like to know if unlimited incoming can be added to it for 10$ or whatever the cost is...

Well I tried to add Unlimited Network Calling to the EPP plan but got denied.

[S.Chan]

So just to confirm you can get this plan without signing a contract???

You need a 3 year contract to get the plan.

[krs]

Thnx Im deciding b/w kodoo n virginmobile will prob take their prepaid $30 plan. Nokia 2125 is $19

Koodo was on my short list but they fell off for two reasons:

One was the way they positioned their ads re the SAF - they came across as if this was some mandated fee that they were generous enough to pay on your behalf.
That pissed me right off - I hate nothing more than a merchanttrying to pull a fast one on me.

The other was their tab system - sounds good on the surface but when I looked at the details it's worse than any other cell phone provider out there (I think).
For a fancy phone, you put $150 on the tab (and still pay some amount for the phone. At the 10% credit they give you each month against that $150, (and with a $25 plan), it would take 60 months or five years to pay that off using the tab concept.
Even their cheapest phone at $75.- would take 30 months or 2 1/2 years.

I was actually going to go with DCI Telecom and their $19.95 250 anytime minutes plan; then add VM+CLID for $7.95.
But they didn't have a text package, text is 10 cents a message and I had a hard time finding a nice SIM phone I could buy for under $100.-
So I ended up with Virgin (and the Bell network) which so far seems to work well.
CTI Telecom uses the Fido network.

[reflex]

If I go in store tomorrow to get an iphone, will they be able to give me this plan? What do I have to show/bring? Its a HUP

[1barginxhunter91]

If i go 2 any rogers store throughout Toronto will i be able to get the 1750 EPP plan or is it just over the phone? sorry for being soo newbie

[loosecannon]

If i go 2 any rogers store throughout Toronto will i be able to get the 1750 EPP plan or is it just over the phone? sorry for being soo newbie

You have to do it through smoke signals.

I kid. You can do this in-store.

[TorontoEh]

Koodo was on my short list but they fell off for two reasons:

One was the way they positioned their ads re the SAF - they came across as if this was some mandated fee that they were generous enough to pay on your behalf.
That pissed me right off - I hate nothing more than a merchanttrying to pull a fast one on me.

The other was their tab system - sounds good on the surface but when I looked at the details it's worse than any other cell phone provider out there (I think).
For a fancy phone, you put $150 on the tab (and still pay some amount for the phone. At the 10% credit they give you each month against that $150, (and with a $25 plan), it would take 60 months or five years to pay that off using the tab concept.
Even their cheapest phone at $75.- would take 30 months or 2 1/2 years.

I was actually going to go with DCI Telecom and their $19.95 250 anytime minutes plan; then add VM+CLID for $7.95.
But they didn't have a text package, text is 10 cents a message and I had a hard time finding a nice SIM phone I could buy for under $100.-
So I ended up with Virgin (and the Bell network) which so far seems to work well.
CTI Telecom uses the Fido network.

wow...didnt realize that about tab.

[mgl888]

Does the 17.5 include saf and 911?

[comet]

Does the 17.5 include saf and 911?

Nope.

[mozi]

why does rogers never publish these deals on their website?

[d4diesel]

The other was their tab system - sounds good on the surface but when I looked at the details it's worse than any other cell phone provider out there (I think).
For a fancy phone, you put $150 on the tab (and still pay some amount for the phone. At the 10% credit they give you each month against that $150, (and with a $25 plan), it would take 60 months or five years to pay that off using the tab concept.
Even their cheapest phone at $75.- would take 30 months or 2 1/2 years.



yup, that's right but i think its still better in a sense that if someone isnt sure about a contract. paying 150 in comparison to about 400 something that rogers or fido charge to break the contract.

[Jon Lai]

Does the 17.5 include saf and 911?

Oh wouldn't that be amazing...

[darkman007e]

I don't understand the Unlimited on-device mobile browsing option.

Whould it be possible to get the 17.50$ plan + Unlimited on-device mobile browsing option with the iPhone ?

[krs]

yup, that's right but i think its still better in a sense that if someone isnt sure about a contract. paying 150 in comparison to about 400 something that rogers or fido charge to break the contract.
If you look at cell phone services that way, don't forget the Early Data Cancellation fee of up to $100.- that's chaged on top of the $400.- max.

[PrincessK]

Meh... it's a warm deal. You could probably get a better deal calling Fido Retentions directly.

I got :
$25/month
150 daytime minutes
Unlimited Evenings & Weekends starting at 7pm
Unlimited Incoming Calls
$15 monthly credit
= $10 + taxes + SAF + 911

[hotweiss]

That is a hot plan...

[cruisx]

well currently i pay 48$ for:
100 min out going
500 incoming
7$ browsing
evenings at 9

Is it possible for me to get the EPP plan and still keep my browsing option? I am 5 months into my contract. Also i have a airmiles card so would that work?

[hotweiss]

well currently i pay 48$ for:
100 min out going
500 incoming
7$ browsing
evenings at 9

Is it possible for me to get the EPP plan and still keep my browsing option? I am 5 months into my contract. Also i have a airmiles card so would that work?

Yes, you can do that.

[cruisx]

Yes, you can do that.

Sweet =) can i call in right now? Or does rogers not now anything about this yet?

[hotweiss]

Sweet =) can i call in right now? Or does rogers not now anything about this yet?

What does Rogers have to do with anything?

[cruisx]

What does Rogers have to do with anything?

No i mean if CS had any idea about it, ill call in its ok. Now just wondering they will ask my airmiles number right? what if i forgot the pin,will they ask for it? cause it was like 8 years ago....:(

[lumlum1013]

Do they offer to throw in a discounted phone as well? If so, anyone know which ones?

[Jon Lai]

Meh... it's a warm deal. You could probably get a better deal calling Fido Retentions directly.

I got :
$25/month
150 daytime minutes
Unlimited Evenings & Weekends starting at 7pm
Unlimited Incoming Calls
$15 monthly credit
= $10 + taxes + SAF + 911

Don't forget the $$ you spent on your plan previously to get that $15 credit.

[krs]

Don't forget the $$ you spent on your plan previously to get that $15 credit.

Is that how the determine the credit? Based on the amount of money you already spent with Fido over the years?
Is it sort of a rebate for overcharging you previously?:D

[jchanq]

Is that how the determine the credit? Based on the amount of money you already spent with Fido over the years?
Is it sort of a rebate for overcharging you previously?:D

Have to agree with you. But which cellphone company do not overcharge you? Even the prepaid service "overcharge" you. It all comes down to your needs and the service they provide.

[infamouskid]

this deal sucks.
megatime and student plans are 5 bucks more and give you way more. this also has no cd or vm.

[Jon Lai]

this deal sucks.
megatime and student plans are 5 bucks more and give you way more. this also has no cd or vm.

It's $7.50 more, not $5 more.
Megatime and Student plans don't have CD/VM anyways..

[doorbellring]

hmm, on the promo's page of fido's website they mention this (http://www.fido.ca/web/content/phonepromo/promo_q308_dtc) promo where a 3 year contract is supplemented by a free bluetooth headset, free delivery, free first month, and 3 months of unlimited calling.

Am i correct to assume that this plan is also eligible for this bluetooth promotion?

[GeforceX]

That's what I like to know too. Here are the terms and conditions.
Looks like they ask for a new 3 year agreement and apply over the phone? Can we get this in a store?

Offers valid until November 3th, 2008 or while quantities last for new customers only. Offers available by phone only. The price of the featured handsets is valid with the activation of a monthly package with a three-year Fido Agreement per handset. First monthly charge offer: The offer applies ONLY to the first monthly charge of the monthly package (charges such as system access fee, 911 emergency access fee, additional services selected, usage charges and taxes are not included) and is valid for customers subscribing by phone to any current in market monthly package with a new three-year Fido Agreement. Free Bluetooth headset offer valued at $50 is valid when ordering by phone with a new three-year Fido Agreement. Offers are subject to change without prior notice. Early cancellation fees apply.® TM Fido and Always by your side are trademarks of Fido Solutions Inc. used under licence. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. © 2008 Fido Solutions Inc.


hmm, on the promo's page of fido's website they mention this (http://www.fido.ca/web/content/phonepromo/promo_q308_dtc) promo where a 3 year contract is supplemented by a free bluetooth headset, free delivery, free first month, and 3 months of unlimited calling.

Am i correct to assume that this plan is also eligible for this bluetooth promotion?

[darkman007e]

One thing that really sucks is that the iPhone can't live a Fido store without a data plan so I lost a **** load of time because of this. All I want is an iPhone with the 17,50$ plan and the 11$ option.:(

[McLaren__F1]

Can i switch over after doing an HUP for the iPhone?

[S.Chan]

One thing that really sucks is that the iPhone can't live a Fido store without a data plan so I lost a **** load of time because of this.

You most certainly can get an iPhone without a data plan. The rep you were dealing with probably just wanted more commission and didn't want to "waste" an iPhone by selling it without a data plan.

If you do get an iPhone without a data plan, make sure you call into Fido to block data on your account to ensure no surprises when you get your next bill.

[bluewish]

One thing that really sucks is that the iPhone can't live a Fido store without a data plan so I lost a **** load of time because of this. All I want is an iPhone with the 17,50$ plan and the 11$ option.:(

I had no problem to get an iphone w/o data plan. I actually ordered the iphone first (paid 250 + tax) and then call in a few days later to switch to this plan (since I didnt know about the plan when I ordered iphone) and I have no problem to get them both (wait the CR 10 min. to confirm with his manager or someone else)

[szw]

I was refused at 2 fido stores and 2 fido resellers when I tried to buy an iphone without a data plan. I found one reseller at costco that did it for me without any problems, PM me if you'd like a contact within GTA to get it done (she also has non-costco locations at yorkdale mall).

I got on this plan today and think its OK. Those retention plans sound better but I am a new customer and not really sure how to get on those plans. If I could get free caller ID i'd be completely satisfied with this plan.

[Tectonic23]

I went to TSCC to get this deal with the Nokia N95.

I got:
Nokia N95 phone for 79.99
$20 in Petro Canada gift cards
$17.50 plan +SAF + 911
$15 vision plan

I deactivated A-GPS and downloaded the nokia maps for North America. So far I'm pretty happy with the vision pack's web access. I was able to view practically anything and the reps at rogers confirmed that I have no accumulated data fees. Gmail, youtube, hotmail, and piles of websites later, I can't seem to find anything that I'd be charged for while browsing the regular web.

Now eventually I'll just have to upgrade to one of those sweet retention deals :D

[qca7e]

Special regional EPP plan for Manitoba and Saskatchewan is also back! Fido only!

You get 250 weekday minutes, unlimited evenings & weekends from 5pm, and unlimited fido to rogers/fido calls for $20.00! Only valid on a 2 or 3 year contract!

http://i33.tinypic.com/f553t3.jpg

[doltingi]

Special regional EPP plan for Manitoba and Saskatchewan is also back! Fido only!

You get 250 weekday minutes, unlimited evenings & weekends from 5pm, and unlimited fido to rogers/fido calls for $20.00! Only valid on a 2 or 3 year contract!



this seems way better than what we get in ontario.
why do they have to have different EPP plans for different regions :(

[Macross_Freek]

Just signed up for this at The Source. I add the account to my online rogers profile and I don't see the 6PM early evening credit under the discount section but the extra feature charge is there.

Anyone else notice this?

[Rob76]

this seems way better than what we get in ontario.
why do they have to have different EPP plans for different regions :(

Apparently it's for "low volume" provinces. I guess it's a way to get customers from a small pool of potential clients where every carrier is competing strongly for those few. Which means, us Albertans, and those from BC, ON and QC are out of luck.

[dryang]

I went to TSCC to get this deal with the Nokia N95.

I got:
Nokia N95 phone for 79.99
$20 in Petro Canada gift cards
$17.50 plan +SAF + 911
$15 vision plan

I deactivated A-GPS and downloaded the nokia maps for North America. So far I'm pretty happy with the vision pack's web access. I was able to view practically anything and the reps at rogers confirmed that I have no accumulated data fees. Gmail, youtube, hotmail, and piles of websites later, I can't seem to find anything that I'd be charged for while browsing the regular web.




Now eventually I'll just have to upgrade to one of those sweet retention deals :D


looks like a sweet deal. is this 3years? right

[chuck232]

Yeah the Sask/Manitoba offering is much better. A couple years back Rogers had a promo on for:

$20/month
150 anytime
unlimited evenings and weekends from 6PM
Unlimited network calling

I'll take the unlimited network calling over 50 more anytime minutes, and for $2.50 more, yeah, it was worth it considering how many people I talk to are on Rogers.

But that Manitoba/Sask plan... Yum, well for a non-retentions plan anyways.

[RuLa Of Da WoRlD]

right now im trying to get the iphone with the hup and also changing my contract over to the $17.50 epp plan, is that possible?

[Tectonic23]

looks like a sweet deal. is this 3years? right

Yep, there's no way around the 3 year contract in order to get the n95 at that price.

[goonx126]

Yep, there's now way around the 3 year contract in order to get the n95 at that price.

what's the way?

[Tijuana]

what's the way?

Think he means no(misspelled with now)

right now im trying to get the iphone with the hup and also changing my contract over to the $17.50 epp plan, is that possible?

I did that, I got the new 17.50 contract first then I just said, something like "oh ya, can I get the iPhone?" :razz:

16gb will prob be 349 +35 admin

[KrayZeeMofo]

what's the way?

i think the poster meant that there is 'no' way and not 'now' way :P

[KrayZeeMofo]

why does rogers never publish these deals on their website?

^

why is that they don't have this on their website? i was thinking about getting this deal with call display and the k850. is there anything i'd be able to say or do in order to get a better deal than what is listed? (i am currently only a prepaid fido user)

thanks in advance

[goonx126]

I'm on a Corporate plan $18.00 per month

200 anytime minutes
unlimited weekends and weekdays at 8pm
call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing.

So hard would it be able to change over to this $17.50 plan, EPP, do the iphone 3G HUP upgrade (without data) and change back to my corporate account?

What the fees, wait-times and risks associated with this?

According to all the Reps i've talked to, switching plans does does not violate the 3-year contract which means i shouldn't have to pay any penalties for early-cancellation.

I posted this in the HUP section but no one answered. Would be great help if someone did!

[ibby]

Does anyone know if there is any way that i can get the N95 without the data plan?

[gman]

Does anyone know if there is any way that i can get the N95 without the data plan?

Would that be a problem to start with? i.e. besides it may be out of stock.

[trixR4kids]

im interested in getting the iphone /without data plan and getting the epp $20 for whatever terms (2 or 3), do i simply walk in and ask? or does anyone here have any hookups or places they can recommend thx

[ibby]

Would that be a problem to start with? i.e. besides it may be out of stock.

Dont they have the N95 at TSCC? Wouldn't I be able to get it on a 3 year contract?

[tigger03]

I'm on a Corporate plan $18.00 per month

200 anytime minutes
unlimited weekends and weekdays at 8pm
call display, basic voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling and detailed billing.

So hard would it be able to change over to this $17.50 plan, EPP, do the iphone 3G HUP upgrade (without data) and change back to my corporate account?

What the fees, wait-times and risks associated with this?

According to all the Reps i've talked to, switching plans does does not violate the 3-year contract which means i shouldn't have to pay any penalties for early-cancellation.

I posted this in the HUP section but no one answered. Would be great help if someone did!

I wouldn't risk it if i were you. I have the same corp plan as you for an extar $5 for early evenings. The CID and VM totally make up for the extra $ included in the plan. Is your plan with Rogers or Fido. If Rogers, you have to have at least a $30 voice plan before the $30 data/iphone. With Fido, there's no minimum.

But I guess you want the iPhone for talking purposes only?

[MoreMiles]

Dont they have the N95 at TSCC? Wouldn't I be able to get it on a 3 year contract?


If you want the promotional $199 price for an N95, you need to sign up a three year contract with data (eg, Vision or 6Gb) service. You can still get it month-to-month or voice-only, but the phone will be at least $100 more.

If you want to save, just get $7 on-device browsing plan... unlimited internet on the phone. It's pretty cool on an N95 as it as a full HTML browser (not just WAP).

[Pseudo Nim]

I called Retentions and got them to get the plan for me. The girl I spoke to seemed quite unaware of the $30 minimum limit on the voice plan to have a data plan, so I got that set up for me, and she even did 25 extra minutes for me. I kind of realised it had no free incoming a bit too late into the conversation, but oh well.. I'm switching from the following: 300 minutes + free incoming and unlimited evening/weekends from 6pm at $32 to this plan at $17.50. I figure it's a decent deal seeing as I don't call much, and I'll get a VoIP client for the iPhone and use the data package :)

-pN

[splitskull]

can we PM with Stooples?


ps: ty op

[gman]

I called Retentions and got them to get the plan for me. The girl I spoke to seemed quite unaware of the $30 minimum limit on the voice plan to have a data plan, so I got that set up for me, and she even did 25 extra minutes for me. I kind of realised it had no free incoming a bit too late into the conversation, but oh well.. I'm switching from the following: 300 minutes + free incoming and unlimited evening/weekends from 6pm at $32 to this plan at $17.50. I figure it's a decent deal seeing as I don't call much, and I'll get a VoIP client for the iPhone and use the data package :)

-pN

Well, may be because the $30 minimum limit does not actually exist especially when you are going through retention. I have a $15 voice plan and I got data plan and I was "strongly encouraged" to get that.

[coldpower27]

I am curious if your just adding say Rogers to Rogers or early evenings do you need to change your entire voice plan to something else? DOes it also count as a renewal?

[Tectonic23]

Does anyone know if there is any way that i can get the N95 without the data plan?

There's never been a need to get the n95 with a data plan. You can do what I did and get the $17.50 plan with any extras that you like. I took the $15 vision plan because it dropped the phone's price to $79.99.

The $17.50 plan doesn't have voice mail, call display or anything at all on it. The $15 vision plan includes unlimited browsing and the above mentioned features. Because this is a vision plan, it dropped the price of the phone significantly.

TSCC is where I got both deals.

[th4m4ster]

This plan is interesting for me , the only thing its missing is caller ID. Its 7$ per month to add it, which is a bit expensive imo. If i dont take caller ID, will i still be able to see the number who s calling me? Because i went to look on fido and rogers website, they've been putting a lot of accent on the name of the caller, rather then the number.

[KrayZeeMofo]

There's never been a need to get the n95 with a data plan. You can do what I did and get the $17.50 plan with any extras that you like. I took the $15 vision plan because it dropped the phone's price to $79.99.

The $17.50 plan doesn't have voice mail, call display or anything at all on it. The $15 vision plan includes unlimited browsing and the above mentioned features. Because this is a vision plan, it dropped the price of the phone significantly.

TSCC is where I got both deals.

wow. i'm confused though...online, the price of the n95 w/ the vision plan is $199, how'd you get it for $79.99 (btw, would i be correct in assuming that TSCC is "The Source by Circuit City"?)

Thanks in advance.

[coldpower27]

wow. i'm confused though...online, the price of the n95 w/ the vision plan is $199, how'd you get it for $79.99 (btw, would i be correct in assuming that TSCC is "The Source by Circuit City"?)

Thanks in advance.

This is a well known and documented promotion at the TSCC. There is whole thread on it.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609991

Rogers was still selling the Nokia N95 for 399.99 without Vision, or 299.99 with Vision, when this promotion started. They now dropped the price $100 so it's 299.99 without Vision or 199.99 with Vision at Rogers.

I am also one of the few that got the N95 for $0 at the the Source CC, the only bummer is that you require a new activation, so anyone still on a unexpired contract plan is going to get early cancellation fees.

[szw]

This plan is interesting for me , the only thing its missing is caller ID. Its 7$ per month to add it, which is a bit expensive imo. If i dont take caller ID, will i still be able to see the number who s calling me? Because i went to look on fido and rogers website, they've been putting a lot of accent on the name of the caller, rather then the number.

Without caller ID you don't see anything except "Incoming Call" or similar.

[TheBigBoi]

This plan is interesting for me , the only thing its missing is caller ID. Its 7$ per month to add it, which is a bit expensive imo. If i dont take caller ID, will i still be able to see the number who s calling me? Because i went to look on fido and rogers website, they've been putting a lot of accent on the name of the caller, rather then the number.

I'm pretty sure when you don't have caller ID that nothing shows up. The only thing you'll see is "incoming call".

[Tijuana]

I'm pretty sure when you don't have caller ID that nothing shows up. The only thing you'll see is "incoming call".

Yup it shows nothing and also stores nothing. ie if you miss a call the number wont show up.

[th4m4ster]

Without caller ID you don't see anything except "Incoming Call" or similar.


Well i only need caller ID for missed call. The Who called application tells you who called u when ur out of network coverage right? does it also tells u who called when u miss a call but u were in service?

[dapper_remy]

great plan, wish it was unlimited incoming as well for a few dollars more

[kdub19]

Quick question:

Is this 17.50 Rogers EPP plan counted as a consumer plan or a corporate plan?

Lord knows the nightmares that come with having a corporate account.

What exactly are you referring to?

Thanks

[gman]

What exactly are you referring to?

Thanks

What he mean was there are many restrictions regarding corporate account such as you can't add this, you can't upgrade that, etc.

[achc]

Only valid on a 3 Year Contract!

So does that means I have to sign a NEW 3 Year Contract or as long as I am already on a 3 year contract, I am fine?

*In another words, I sign a 3 year contract to get discount on my phone a couple months ago. Can I get this offer?

[th4m4ster]

So does that means I have to sign a NEW 3 Year Contract or as long as I am already on a 3 year contract, I am fine?

*In another words, I sign a 3 year contract to get discount on my phone a couple months ago. Can I get this offer?


i believe u have to sign a new 3 year contract

[Pavel]

BTW -

This is what I call a good plan now-a-days.

Posted in the Fido retention thread on RFD:

I would like to see the bill for this and know where the poster is from:

I have:

350 anytime minutes
unlimited incoming
unlimited E/W
fidopro (cid, vm, fax, unlimited txt)

$20.85 including saf/911/tax

That means that the plan costs less than $14 a month plus SAF, +911 and includes CID and VM. I don't believe it.

[whatchamacallit]

You DONT have to sign a new contract. Just go to a Fido store and ask for your plan to be changed. Its as simple as that.

[goonx126]

I wouldn't risk it if i were you. I have the same corp plan as you for an extar $5 for early evenings. The CID and VM totally make up for the extra $ included in the plan. Is your plan with Rogers or Fido. If Rogers, you have to have at least a $30 voice plan before the $30 data/iphone. With Fido, there's no minimum.

But I guess you want the iPhone for talking purposes only?

I have the early evenings as an option which is a plus because i don't really need it.

I'm using the iphone for ipod/phone purposes. My university has wireless access throughout the campus so data isn't too useful for me since i'll be able to access the campus wifi most of the time.

[akyyyy]

im on city fido and im thinking if switching to this.
my city fido costs me almost 60 after fees and vm etc...

[thehockeyguy]

im on city fido and im thinking if switching to this.
my city fido costs me almost 60 after fees and vm etc...

same here.. i wanna switch too... access fee, voice mail, caller id is a killer...

btw.. i just signed a 3 yr contract with an iphone.... can i still get this deal then??

[KrayZeeMofo]

This is a well known and documented promotion at the TSCC. There is whole thread on it.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609991

Rogers was still selling the Nokia N95 for 399.99 without Vision, or 299.99 with Vision, when this promotion started. They now dropped the price $100 so it's 299.99 without Vision or 199.99 with Vision at Rogers.

I am also one of the few that got the N95 for $0 at the the Source CC, the only bummer is that you require a new activation, so anyone still on a unexpired contract plan is going to get early cancellation fees.

nice. did you have to sign up for anything extra or say anything which allowed you to get it for $0? i noticed you're in the GTA, which location did you get yours from?

Thanks in advance.

[coldpower27]

nice. did you have to sign up for anything extra or say anything which allowed you to get it for $0? i noticed you're in the GTA, which location did you get yours from?

Thanks in advance.

I rather not say anymore as it's pretty much an expired promotion, but I was at the right place at the right time, I talked to guy on here that worked in TSCC and he had a deal going on that could bring the phone down to $0, with just taxes. I had to sign up for Vision to bring it down to $0. It would have been $99 without Vision.

[Phungula]

i called into rogers today to try to switch to the 17.50 plan. I was told that i have to work for one of the mentioned companies. who has actually called in or went in with the aeroplan, airmiles, petro accounts and got this promotion?

[Jaytee]

I gave in and got this EPP with Iphone yesterday. They didnt ask me where I worked or anything along those lines.

i called into rogers today to try to switch to the 17.50 plan. I was told that i have to work for one of the mentioned companies. who has actually called in or went in with the aeroplan, airmiles, petro accounts and got this promotion?

[esq05]

It must be me, because fido's website isn't loading properly for me. Its just white, can't see any of the plans or options...:( Its an image and I cant see it.

[93462]

The Fido EPP plan is back!

You get 200 weekday minutes and unlimited evenings & weekends minutes from 5PM for $17.50! Only valid on a 3 Year Contract!


Update ==> Rogers has the same offer starting tomorrow, but evenings from 6PM!

Update ==> Fido ad is up! http://www.fido.ca/web/content/planpromo/promo_q308_killeroffer

http://i37.tinypic.com/11kusnt.jpg

Update ==> Special regional EPP plan for Manitoba and Saskatchewan is also back! Fido only!

You get 250 weekday minutes, unlimited evenings & weekends from 5pm, and unlimited fido to rogers/fido calls for $20.00! Only valid on a 2 or 3 year contract!

http://i33.tinypic.com/f553t3.jpg

does anyone know which numbers to call to rogers.

[deeslk]

You just need to call the 1-8887643771 - I think that is 1888ROGERS1 for the deal.

[Binden]

which phone should i get with this plan? any recommendations?

[lorax1284]

i know the person with this plan. to get a plan like that, he's been with fido for 10 years.

I was with Bell for 7 years, paying over $70 per month, and when I told them I was going to move to Virgin Mobile they didn't lift a finger to meet their prices... and Virgin is on the Bell network, which I find hysterical: they'll take wholesale money from Virgin rather than give me a compelling deal to stay with them.

I've looked high and low and that Fido retention plan is the only deal that's nearly competitive with Virgin for me.

If there are any Fido employees out there that can get me 350 any time minutes with per-second billing, callerid and voicemail inclusive of system access fee and 911 for ~$20 per month, PM me and I'll leave Virgin for Fido, and sign a 3 year contract to boot.

[krs]

If there are any Fido employees out there that can get me 350 any time minutes with per-second billing, callerid and voicemail inclusive of system access fee and 911 for ~$20 per month, PM me and I'll leave Virgin for Fido, and sign a 3 year contract to boot.

I'll take that as well.

[Ninjai]

I'll take that as well.

Me too or If the Manitoba deal was available in B.C I would take that too..

[xplode]

You DONT have to sign a new contract. Just go to a Fido store and ask for your plan to be changed. Its as simple as that.

Is this true?

[VaderX]

called in rogers today, they said you need to have a corporate plan in order to take advantage of this EPP offer. Anyone non corporate plan holder have any luck with rogers?

[Phungula]

it seems like this deal is more difficult to obtain thru rogers then fido?

[kwk1]

That $11 value pack is what I added to my $10 Mega Plan.

Only for some reason, the lady said it's 33% off.

That mean't I 'm just being charged $7.33 a mth. for the value pack.

so I wasn't going to complain.



You can get the $11 value pack which includes VM + CD + 125 outgoing text messages + WhoCalled + MB

http://www.fido.ca/web/content/options/valuepacks

[Pavel]

I rather not say anymore as it's pretty much an expired promotion, but I was at the right place at the right time, I talked to guy on here that worked in TSCC and he had a deal going on that could bring the phone down to $0, with just taxes. I had to sign up for Vision to bring it down to $0. It would have been $99 without Vision.

Did the dude break some rules or procedures in getting you the phone for free that you're reluctant to provide more details?

[furball]

Those of you who are packaging this with a Value Pack from Fido, ensure that you get a credit for the first month FREE for the Value Pack....

(Says so right on the website.... Subscribe to a Value Pack and get the first month free.)

ALSO:

==> Has anyone with an iPhone confirmed that they can get the standard $11 Value Pack, and that it includes Visual Voicemail?

[battsup]

Picked one up from the local fido store this morning. Got the EPP plan and an 8gb iPhone for $249+tax there was no activation fee. Came home called Fido and the first rep i spoke to said it's not possible to block data on the phone. Called back 20 minutes later talked to a gentleman by the name of Patrick. He blocked data on my new line as well as my original city fido. He then let me know that I can get another iPhone for $199 if i want as its been over 90 days since i got my last phone. To ensure that i don't get any data charges i also found this link on the iphoneincanada website off of google http://unlockit.co.nz/ If you visit that website from your iphone(in WiFi mode of course) it will change your vpn settings to invalid settings thus preventing your iPhone from being able to reach fido/rogers for data access. Thanks fido + RFD!

[nx6288]

How do you get credit from Fido?
My contract ended sept 2, 2008 and I've tried getting the 17.50 offer along with windows mobile value pack along with the 6GB data plan for myself and the 17.50 offer + $11 value pack for another family member on the same account but the CSR said I couldn't get any credits even though we've been with Fido for 2 years.

[N10]

is there a grace period to cancel if I get it with fido?

[Airey]

is there a grace period to cancel if I get it with fido?

As Described under Fido Terms and Conditions (http://www.fido.ca/web/content/terms#TermsConditions)

Satisfaction Guarantee

Our satisfaction guarantee lives up to Fido's reputation. If you are not completely satisfied with your Service, you may terminate this Agreement by cancelling your Service and returning your Equipment within 15 days of its purchase date. A refund will be issued for the Equipment originally contained in the box, on the condition that they are returned undamaged. The Equipment cost, if applicable, will be refunded within 30 days of the date your next Fido invoice is issued. You remain responsible for payment of the monthly plan service charge, the 911 emergency service fee, the system access fee and for any airtime, long distance, data transfer, roaming and any other charges you have incurred.

[AsianXL]

http://i33.tinypic.com/f553t3.jpg

Has anyone managed to signup for this plan from BC?

I don't see this ad ANYWHERE on the Fido.ca website.

[Deals Deals Deals]

http://i33.tinypic.com/f553t3.jpg

Has anyone managed to signup for this plan from BC?

I don't see this ad ANYWHERE on the Fido.ca website.

From what I've read in this thread, it's not for BC.

[S.Chan]

http://i33.tinypic.com/f553t3.jpg

Has anyone managed to signup for this plan from BC?

I don't see this ad ANYWHERE on the Fido.ca website.

It's only available in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

[dvd5]

Can anyone tell me how much for outgoing text?

[S.Chan]

Can anyone tell me how much for outgoing text?

It's 15 cents. Full info here...

From: http://www.fido.ca/web/content/messaging/text_from_your_fido#mobile_users

How much it cost:

With a monthly plan

Each message sent from Canada to a customer with a Canadian wireless carrier costs 15¢.
Each message sent from the U.S. costs 60¢.
Each message sent from Canada to a customer of an international wireless carrier costs 25¢.
Add one of our text message optionsand your messages could cost as little as 1¢ each!

With Fido Prepaid Service

Each message sent from Canada to a customer with a Canadian wireless carrier costs 15¢.
Add a text message option for only 50¢ per day. You can send up to 100 text messages daily and receive as many as you want, free!

[dvd5]

Thanks for the info, S.Chan.

So, if I sent 50 outgoing in the month, how do they charge me for the 7.50?

I am on Fido prepaid, can I ask for this "retention plan" that everyone talks about?

[S.Chan]

Thanks for the info, S.Chan.

So, if I sent 50 outgoing in the month, how do they charge me for the 7.50?

I am on Fido prepaid, can I ask for this "retention plan" that everyone talks about?


If you're on prepaid, your balance is deducted on a per use basis. If you're on a monthly plan, you're charged an additional fee on a per use basis. If you have a text plan, then the text just comes out of the package.

The Fido $17.50 Killer Plan is valid to anyone. It's not a retention plan and you also don't have to be part of a company/membership to get it. Although, you would have to switch to a monthly account (can't have it on prepaid).

[darkman007e]

Does any one know if the Visual Voice Mail of the iPhone can work on the WiFi ?

[eville]

Does anyone know if Fido will match the Bell Student offer? I would definately prefer to have Fido/Rogers over Bell but after adding the caller ID and a text package ends up being about 5$ more per month then the bell plan with a text package..

[mself084]

thanks OP! i got the $17.50 plan from rogers on a new contract (added a cell to my rogers services)...the guy needed my air miles number to put it through.

[M-theory]

(with rogers) what is the best priced phone with this 3 year contract to get that doesn't need a data plan (other than the iphone)?

[Rehan]

I signed my wife up for the $17.50 "killer plan" on Fido today (new account), and got the iPhone 8GB with it. If she just uses her old Fido phone, we can sell the iPhone for about $500...that's $220 more than the $249+tax cost, so that $220 is like a $6/month saving spread out over the life of the 36 year contract. If you don't care about getting a new phone, $11.50/month + SAF + 911 + tax is a pretty good deal. :)

[r_ss]

Koodo Mobile (owned by Telus) for one

Virgin Mobile for another

DCI Telecom for a third

and I don't pay SAF on my two Bell Canada plans either.

SAF should be outlawed. It's just a way for companies that do charge it to misrepresent the cost of their plans.

How would you like it if you went into a store to buy that $100 item and the store owner charged you a fee to enter the store and do business with them?
This is essentially the same thing - "System Access Fee" - what a bunch of bunk.
Makes it even worse on these low cost plans - the SAF of $6.95 is a 40% (!!) premium over the $17.50 plan fee Fido advertises.
Using the store analogy, that would mean the store owner would charge $40 extra to allow you to enter the store and buy the item - nobody would tolerate that.

Here are a couple of interesting links:

http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/services/cellphones/accessfee.html

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/258049

How can I get rogers to remove the SAF from my 2 accounts?

[dvd5]

I signed my wife up for the $17.50 "killer plan" on Fido today (new account), and got the iPhone 8GB with it. If she just uses her old Fido phone, we can sell the iPhone for about $500...that's $220 more than the $249+tax cost, so that $220 is like a $6/month saving spread out over the life of the 36 year contract. If you don't care about getting a new phone, $11.50/month + SAF + 911 + tax is a pretty good deal. :)


Can you not take a new phone and ask for further discount?

[Rehan]

Can you not take a new phone and ask for further discount? Maybe, but the discount wouldn't be anywhere close to $200. It's better to get the subsidized iPhone and then sell it to pocket the difference.

[cywhiz]

I signed my wife up for the $17.50 "killer plan" on Fido today (new account), and got the iPhone 8GB with it. If she just uses her old Fido phone, we can sell the iPhone for about $500...that's $220 more than the $249+tax cost, so that $220 is like a $6/month saving spread out over the life of the 36 year contract. If you don't care about getting a new phone, $11.50/month + SAF + 911 + tax is a pretty good deal. :)I think this is a really smart idea. I never thought of this before because I am too focused on the prepaid service...However, there is some risk that the phone might not sell at the right price since many of them are floating around...

FIDO
total cost incl. iphone ($199 @ fido.ca) + 3 yr contract = 1239.84
sell iphone for $500 (avg cl price)
final cost = 739.84/36 = 20.55 per month incl. all fees

ROGERS
total cost incl. n95 ($80 @ tscc) + 3 yr contract = 1105.35
sell n95 for $500 (avg cl price)
final cost = 605.35/36 = 16.82 per month incl. all fees

[sukasem]

I think this is a really smart idea. I never thought of this before because I am too focused on the prepaid service...However, there is some risk that the phone might not sell at the right price since many of them are floating around...

FIDO
total cost incl. iphone ($199 @ fido.ca) + 3 yr contract = 1239.84
sell iphone for $500 (avg cl price)
final cost = 739.84/36 = 20.55 per month incl. all fees

ROGERS
total cost incl. n95 ($80 @ tscc) + 3 yr contract = 1105.35
sell n95 for $500 (avg cl price)
final cost = 605.35/36 = 16.82 per month incl. all fees

Can you get N95 for $79 without Vision plan?
I thought $79 with Vision plan.

And Will Fido sell Iphone without data plan?

[magic18]

i got sony ericsson w580i (0$ rogers) from BB with the EPP plan.
they gave me a 100$ Gift Card. But there seemed to be a 35$ activation fee

[magic18]

i didnt go with fido because there was no free phone. or no free gift card....

can you get an Iphone with this plan without the special data plan?

[Rehan]

can you get an Iphone with this plan without the special data plan? Apparently. That's what I got for my wife -- $17.50 killer plan, with no data plan added on. And just to repeat, this was a new account rather than a retention deal.

[M-theory]

how would we get the $79.99 n95 from tscc with this rogers epp offer on a new 3 year contract?

[arias86]

THANK YOU RFD! Changed my plan from the 35$ my5 to the EPP - saved my friend nearly 20 $ every month.

[sawa]

stupid question
but how do i get a retention plan?

i called in to fido this afternooon because i had some questions about that 17.50 plan. i pretty much got laughed at by the csr. called in again and filed a complaint on him. i am pretty angrry at fido and am close to cancelling my account with them.

[magic18]

Apparently. That's what I got for my wife -- $17.50 killer plan, with no data plan added on. And just to repeat, this was a new account rather than a retention deal.

wow.... is it with fido or rogers? did you just call them and asked? how much did u have to pay for the phone?

sorry with all the questions.....

[Rehan]

I don't know if it was already mentioned here, but to view the Fido 'Killer Offer' promo online, go to www.fido.ca and hover your cursor over the "More Fido promotions" text right under the iPhone image box. You should see a little popup with some promos listed, and the Killer Offer is the first one.

It doesn't say in the Terms & Conditions that it's for new accounts only, but it does say "Some conditions apply" which is a pretty open statement.


wow.... is it with fido or rogers? did you just call them and asked? how much did u have to pay for the phone? With Fido. $249 + tax for the 8GB iPhone 3G. No activation charges.

I didn't do anything special... I just called Fido (1-888-481-3436), pressed * when asked if I was calling about the iPhone, spoke to the first CSR I got and asked her if the $17.50 plan I saw on Fido.ca was available with the iPhone. She said that it was, so I went ahead and signed up. It was pretty straight forward.

[ItemFinder]

It doesn't say in the Terms & Conditions that it's for new accounts only, but it does say "Some conditions apply" which is a pretty open statement.
Try "clicking" Terms and Conditions.
A $6.95 monthly system access fee (non-government fee) and a 50¢ monthly 911 emergency access fee (non-government fee) apply in addition to the monthly service fee. Local airtime over the allotted monthly minutes in the monthly plan, long-distance and roaming charges and any additional services selected and applicable taxes are extra and are also billed monthly. The $17.50 plan is available until October 31 2008 only in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec and Nova Scotia with a 3-year Fido Agreement. Plan applies to local airtime minutes only, excluding calls made and received on the expanded network, through Video Calling and calls made through Call Forwarding. There is a charge per text message received via E-mail to your Fido and for premium text messages (alerts, messages related to content, contests and promotions). Subject to Fido’s Acceptable Use Policy. Some conditions apply. An Early Cancellation Fee (ECF) applies to all subscribers with a Fido Agreement. ® Fido and design and Always by your side are registered trademarks of Fido Solutions Inc. © 2008 Fido Solutions Inc.

[imnew]

does the killer plan include....

voicemail and call display???

[M-theory]

does the killer plan include....

voicemail and call display???

no, go to the first post and check out the ad it says no vm or cd

[mozi]

I signed my wife up for the $17.50 "killer plan" on Fido today (new account), and got the iPhone 8GB with it. If she just uses her old Fido phone, we can sell the iPhone for about $500...that's $220 more than the $249+tax cost, so that $220 is like a $6/month saving spread out over the life of the 36 year contract. If you don't care about getting a new phone, $11.50/month + SAF + 911 + tax is a pretty good deal. :)

Aren't unlocked iPhones about 500$? How the hell are you going to sell a locked one for the same price? I'm pretty sure it's going to be really hard to sell it over 250$ since if someone wanted one, they would just get one with the 3 year plan, or do the hardware upgrade...

[cywhiz]

Can you get N95 for $79 without Vision plan?
I thought $79 with Vision plan.Actually, I am not sure, but I think this is "negotiable" with TSCC.
And Will Fido sell Iphone without data plan?I don't know about Fido, but according to this thread (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617500=) and one of my friends, Rogers can block data so you won't get charged. I suspect Fido will do the same if you activate your iPhone instore.

[Rehan]

Aren't unlocked iPhones about 500$? How the hell are you going to sell a locked one for the same price? 8GB iPhone 3G's are selling for $500-$550 on RFD, Craigslist, etc and they're all locked.

[gsathana]

There needs to be some clarification on these plans. First off, the $20 plan is only available in Sask. and Manitoba.

Second the $17.50 plan does not include the unlimited text messages.

Got this information from a CR from Fido today.

The Fido EPP plan is back!

You get 200 weekday minutes and unlimited evenings & weekends minutes from 5PM for $17.50! Only valid on a 3 Year Contract!


Update ==> Rogers has the same offer starting tomorrow, but evenings from 6PM!

Update ==> Fido ad is up! http://www.fido.ca/web/content/planpromo/promo_q308_killeroffer

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Update ==> Special regional EPP plan for Manitoba and Saskatchewan is also back! Fido only!

You get 250 weekday minutes, unlimited evenings & weekends from 5pm, and unlimited fido to rogers/fido calls for $20.00! Only valid on a 2 or 3 year contract!

http://i33.tinypic.com/f553t3.jpg

[orion49]

It's going to be impossible to have visual voice mail working properly with data disabled. --RE: Rogers $25 Student Plan

Saving $30 +tax a month not having visual voicemail is a sacrifice I'm willing to make. I can always access voicemail the old fashioned way. The Data plan is useless to me because my entire University campus is Wifi and so is my house. I don't use data enough outside these areas to warrant doubling my phone bill. The problem I see with VVM not working over wifi is if you are in a Wifi area you will not receive any visual voicemail until you leave and enter a 3G/Edge area.

[Coolme]

Saving $30 +tax a month not having visual voicemail is a sacrifice I'm willing to make. I can always access voicemail the old fashioned way. The Data plan is useless to me because my entire University campus is Wifi and so is my house. I don't use data enough outside these areas to warrant doubling my phone bill. The problem I see with VVM not working over wifi is if you are in a Wifi area you will not receive any visual voicemail until you leave and enter a 3G/Edge area.

Well what I meant was, if you don't need the 2500 text messages/month (81-84 text messages per day), you can always go with the $11 value pack (which would be $6 with your plan) instead, which has 125 text messages/month, (~4 text messages per day) because you won't be able to use VVM. (even over wifi)

[tonylau]

I am currently with month-to-month plan w/ fido. Yesterday I talked to CS about witching to 17.5$ plan for 3 years term, plus the 11$ value pack. I told him I am student, and Bell and Rogers now have quite good plan for student. He agreed to credit 5$ each month for my plan, i.e. 17.5-5+11$+911+SAF.
But when I ask for the iphone, he said if I would like the iphone, the 5$ credit cannot be combined, but I can take any phone I like, and after 3 months, I can buy iphone. I love iphone but still, 5$ credit is good and can't resist.
So finally I took Motorola Razr2 V9, 180$ w/ 3 years contract, but he credit me 100$, so the phone is only 80$.
Total for my 3 years plan: 17.5$-5$ CR+11$ value pack +911+SAF+tax=32.5$ ( I am in AB).
I am still like iphone as soon as possible, is there anyway to get iphone before 3 months (December) from Fido? any tricks?

[mozi]

I am currently with month-to-month plan w/ fido. Yesterday I talked to CS about witching to 17.5$ plan for 3 years term, plus the 11$ value pack. I told him I am student, and Bell and Rogers now have quite good plan for student. He agreed to credit 5$ each month for my plan, i.e. 17.5-5+11$+911+SAF.
But when I ask for the iphone, he said if I would like the iphone, the 5$ credit cannot be combined, but I can take any phone I like, and after 3 months, I can buy iphone. I love iphone but still, 5$ credit is good and can't resist.
So finally I took Motorola Razr2 V9, 180$ w/ 3 years contract, but he credit me 100$, so the phone is only 80$.
Total for my 3 years plan: 17.5$-5$ CR+11$ value pack +911+SAF+tax=32.5$ ( I am in AB).
I am still like iphone as soon as possible, is there anyway to get iphone before 3 months (December) from Fido? any tricks?

but can you still get the iPhone for 250$ after the 3 months?

[Airey]

Prob not even 250 3 months after.

[tonylau]

but can you still get the iPhone for 250$ after the 3 months?

Yes, sure, but I would like it ASAP .
Prob not even 250 3 months after.
I hope so, probably I will call after a month or so.

[maritrunks]

I just called Rogers and spoke to a rep there that offer me this plan

250 daytime
unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
FREE VM and CID
On a 3yr Contract

$20/month + SAF + 911

What do you guys think?

I been with robbers for 6 years sadly, but they got the monopoly on GSM.

[Macross_Freek]

I just called Rogers and spoke to a rep there that offer me this plan

250 daytime
unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
FREE VM and CID
On a 3yr Contract

$20/month + SAF + 911

What do you guys think?

I been with robbers for 6 years sadly, but they got the monopoly on GSM.

6 years and that's all they can offer you? I say call back and ask for more.

[Fox]

Has anyone seen this plan actually advertised by Rogers yet?

[KrayZeeMofo]

Has anyone seen this plan actually advertised by Rogers yet?

only in stores

[Narutard]

I just called Rogers and spoke to a rep there that offer me this plan

250 daytime
unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
FREE VM and CID
On a 3yr Contract

$20/month + SAF + 911

What do you guys think?

I been with robbers for 6 years sadly, but they got the monopoly on GSM.

did you call retention or corporate?

[maritrunks]

I also called and asked about a HUP to either Blackberry 8310 or HTC touch and the rep said she would have to add the data plan? WTF? Is this normal?

Is there a way I can get a Blackberry/HTC touch or even a Samsung Jack without getting a dataplan?

[orion49]

Well what I meant was, if you don't need the 2500 text messages/month (81-84 text messages per day), you can always go with the $11 value pack (which would be $6 with your plan) instead, which has 125 text messages/month, (~4 text messages per day) because you won't be able to use VVM. (even over wifi)

Good idea. The incompetent Rogers salesman said I can only select an iPhone Value pak. I doubt I will text more than 125 times a month, so I will probably switch the Value pak. If they don't do it - I'll return the phone/plan and get a refund. I am still under 30days & 30minutes.

[mcbain27]

how does EPP work? do you just tell them your a member?

[maritrunks]

did you call retention or corporate?

I called Sales then explained that Fido is offering me a $17.50 plan (EPP) and if they can offer me something similar or better. The sales rep said he knows about the fido plan and he agrees its better but he can't do anything about it... and then he transfer to someone that can help me (i'm guessing retentions)

Talked to the second rep, explained that the Fido Plan is better and my contract ends this month and asked if she can offer me something similar or better, because I don't want to go through the hassle of switch phone numbers if I do go for fido. Plus I told I been a customer for 6 yrs.

And after all the explaining she only offered me
250 Daytime Mins
Unlimited Evenings and Weekends after 6pm
CID and VM
$20/mth + SAF + 911

It is a pretty good deal... but I think I can get better since I'm an old customer

I will call back again and see what I can get this time...

[cookedDeals]

Thanks so much to the OP for posting this. I just called and swapped my $25 voice plan with this new plan, and I'm getting more service for less money. I call that a win!

I just got an iPhone on launch day with a new 3-year agreement. Had no problems whatsoever switching the voice portion to this new plan.

[EH15]

How many incoming minutes does this plan have?

[VaderX]

I think someone said that this EPP plan is not corporate... so can anyone who has this plan check if they can add unlimited incoming please. Thanks.

[KrayZeeMofo]

I think someone said that this EPP plan is not corporate... so can anyone who has this plan check if they can add unlimited incoming please. Thanks.

im pretty sure you can add anything. the best way to make sure though, would be to go into a store and ask. i doubt they would refuse.

[TiPsY]

Just switch my family plan to this plan today, No rogers don't advertise this on their site if you go to a mall you see a rogers counter there a little flyer say $17.50 plan 200min/6pm EN/WE limit time offer. When you ask them for that plan they will tell you to call rogers for this plan, so call in say you went to a rogers store and you seen this EEP $17.50 plan that they offering and you want to switch to this plan and the worker there tell you to call in to get this plan. Than rogers will want to talk to 1 of the worker there to confirm that they offering this plan. you will need air miles, esso point, petro point etc. list on the first page and that its . This is the # when i call *611 they tell me to call this to get this corporate plan 1-866-727-2141 ....

[xmancanada]

Called the rogers and changed my old plan to this Epp plan plus 3 months free and iphone 16G for 345 without data plan . The operator also suggest me block the internet service.
Then read this website. It's really scary!! : http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1423084
=====================================
Rogers and Fido customers may be in for a huge shock when those with blocked Internet access receive a bill for thousands of dollars.

Rogers customer service has reached a disgusting new low. Customers with the 2G iPhone are being billing for thousands of dollars in data access fees. These charges are being placed on customers who not only have edge turned off but also those who have requested Internet access blocked on their cellular account.

As an example, a fido customer recently related to me that he was called by customer service demanding $1600 in data access fees for only 29 MB. This was impossible he said because his iPhone had edge turned off and he had called 5 months earlier and requested all internet access be blocked on his account.

The fido rep informed him that background applications on his phone were accessing the Internet via a new apn they setup for the iPhone 3g! Apparently Rogers has opened a new port to connect to the Internet and did not block it for all those customers who requesting their Internet be blocked. Even after a lookup to confirm a call was indeed made to block Internet access, the rep refused to admit this was an error of theirs and is holding the client responsible for the charges unless he agrees to sign up for a data plan.

Through further investigation a source working at fido has informed me that this is a common and intention practice. Rogers is purposely not fully blocking Internet access when requested by it's customers. This isn't only for the users of a 2g iPhone. Those purchasing the 3g iPhone without data will soon find a huge bill on their hands. By this method Rogers is pressuring iPhone clients into signing up for their over priced dataplan. My source says he is swamped with these situations on a daily basis.

And to make things even worse Rogers is increasing the price of a data plan from $30/month to $100/month at the end of August. Since Rogers has a GSM monoply in Canada customers have no other alternate even if the 3G iPhone is unlocked.

FROM www.iclarified.com
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Can anyone confirm whether it is true or not ?

[Raddo]

Called the rogers and changed my old plan to this Epp plan plus 3 months free and iphone 16G for 345 without data plan . The operator also suggest me block the internet service.
Then read this website. It's really scary!! : http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1423084
=====================================
Rogers and Fido customers may be in for a huge shock when those with blocked Internet access receive a bill for thousands of dollars.

Rogers customer service has reached a disgusting new low. Customers with the 2G iPhone are being billing for thousands of dollars in data access fees. These charges are being placed on customers who not only have edge turned off but also those who have requested Internet access blocked on their cellular account.

As an example, a fido customer recently related to me that he was called by customer service demanding $1600 in data access fees for only 29 MB. This was impossible he said because his iPhone had edge turned off and he had called 5 months earlier and requested all internet access be blocked on his account.

The fido rep informed him that background applications on his phone were accessing the Internet via a new apn they setup for the iPhone 3g! Apparently Rogers has opened a new port to connect to the Internet and did not block it for all those customers who requesting their Internet be blocked. Even after a lookup to confirm a call was indeed made to block Internet access, the rep refused to admit this was an error of theirs and is holding the client responsible for the charges unless he agrees to sign up for a data plan.

Through further investigation a source working at fido has informed me that this is a common and intention practice. Rogers is purposely not fully blocking Internet access when requested by it's customers. This isn't only for the users of a 2g iPhone. Those purchasing the 3g iPhone without data will soon find a huge bill on their hands. By this method Rogers is pressuring iPhone clients into signing up for their over priced dataplan. My source says he is swamped with these situations on a daily basis.

And to make things even worse Rogers is increasing the price of a data plan from $30/month to $100/month at the end of August. Since Rogers has a GSM monoply in Canada customers have no other alternate even if the 3G iPhone is unlocked.

FROM www.iclarified.com
=====================================

Can anyone confirm whether it is true or not ?

wow! that is some crazy sh*t! :D :eek:

[akito925]

I just saw this in the Metro. Pretty impressive. Obviously retention plans tend to beat this, but a public plan < $20 AND they offer evenings at FIVE... pretty good!

Wonder if this will spark any similar plans from other carriers.


I'm still shocked that ALL cell phone plans don't include caller id... it's like the basis of a cell phone!

this is a cold deal! why is there no CID included??????

[Martinga]

wow! that is some crazy sh*t! :D :eek:


is it really?
I mean, why would you get the Iphone in the first place if you don't plan in getting the data plan?
Its like buying a car strictly to listen to music. Simply overpaying to use only one of its many functions.
I mean, i'd say a good half of the applications and things the Iphone has are internet related.
GPS, weather, stocks, youtube, safari, itunes store are just some that come to mind.
If you don't wanna get the data plan, you are better off getting another phone.

[mohamade]

As long as I know, you can spend $250 to get an iPhone 8G @ Fido with 3 year contract of the $17.5 plan.

I also called and asked about a HUP to either Blackberry 8310 or HTC touch and the rep said she would have to add the data plan? WTF? Is this normal?

Is there a way I can get a Blackberry/HTC touch or even a Samsung Jack without getting a dataplan?

[urban]

Wrong analogy.

The iPhone is revolutionary because it's three things in one: phone, internet, and ipod. Not having subscribed to a data plan still gives you the phone and the iPod. your analogy of buying a car just to listen to music is grossly inappropriate.

And, if you have WIFI, you can do internet!

And, the iPhone is CHEAPER than an iPod touch to do pretty much of the same things and then some.

If you don't already have an iPhone, please buy one and explore its features before you speak; if you already have an iPhone, don't try to justify your subscription to a data plan by bringing down other's decision.

is it really?
I mean, why would you get the Iphone in the first place if you don't plan in getting the data plan?
Its like buying a car strictly to listen to music. Simply overpaying to use only one of its many functions.
I mean, i'd say a good half of the applications and things the Iphone has are internet related.
GPS, weather, stocks, youtube, safari, itunes store are just some that come to mind.
If you don't wanna get the data plan, you are better off getting another phone.

[jchanq]

this is a cold deal! why is there no CID included??????

This isn't cold deal. It's hot for those that those have access to retention plan.

[Martinga]

Wrong analogy.

The iPhone is revolutionary because it's three things in one: phone, internet, and ipod. Not having subscribed to a data plan still gives you the phone and the iPod. your analogy of buying a car just to listen to music is grossly inappropriate.

And, if you have WIFI, you can do internet!

And, the iPhone is CHEAPER than an iPod touch to do pretty much of the same things and then some.

If you don't already have an iPhone, please buy one and explore its features before you speak; if you already have an iPhone, don't try to justify your subscription to a data plan by bringing down other's decision.


Can we agree that without the data plan you'll be using only 2/3rds of its capabilities?

Yes, you can use it with wifi, thats correct. But the second the wifi goes down you'll be using Rogers/Fido network and you'll have to pay for it.
I speak for a friend who thought it would be smart to buy a plan without the data and ended up paying around $200 in one month cause he accidentally went on the internet (when no wifi is available). Someone recently posted an article about this, so please take note of that.
The analogy is exaggerated, thats true, but just look at the "main features" the Iphone has:
Phone, Mail, Safari, Ipod, SMS, Maps with GPS, Itunes, App Store, Calendar, Youtube, Photos + Camera, Stocks (weather, notes), Calculator.

Looking at those features one can assume that: Safari, Maps (GPS), Itunes, App store, youtube, stocks will require "data".
That means that 6/13 main features will require internet access.
3G makes it even faster to browse too.


The Iphone is NOT cheaper than the Ipod Touch.
Compare 199 for the 8 gig Iphone VS 319 for the 8 gig Ipod Touch.
What you are missing here is that you have to go on a 3 year contract, which is hugeeeeeeee.
Also if the plan is below i think 30-35 bucks, you have to pay 50 dollars more
Assuming you'll use the the EPP 17.50 plan you would be paying 249 bucks for the 8 gig Iphone. And you would have to be in a contract with them for 3 years.
I don't know about you, but if you do not intend to fully use its features, i would RECOMMEND getting an ipod touch (no contract), or simply get another phone. For the regular user, not including data might be confusing and might end up costing them more on the long run (especially if they accidentally access the internet/safari).

Learn to respect other peoples opinions.

[spol]

Wrong analogy.

The iPhone is revolutionary because it's three things in one: phone, internet, and ipod. Not having subscribed to a data plan still gives you the phone and the iPod. your analogy of buying a car just to listen to music is grossly inappropriate.



noob

[Macross_Freek]

The Iphone is NOT cheaper than the Ipod Touch.
Compare 199 for the 8 gig Iphone VS 319 for the 8 gig Ipod Touch.
What you are missing here is that you have to go on a 3 year contract, which is hugeeeeeeee.
Also if the plan is below i think 30-35 bucks, you have to pay 50 dollars more
Assuming you'll use the the EPP 17.50 plan you would be paying 249 bucks for the 8 gig Iphone. And you would have to be in a contract with them for 3 years.
I don't know about you, but if you do not intend to fully use its features, i would RECOMMEND getting an ipod touch (no contract), or simply get another phone. For the regular user, not including data might be confusing and might end up costing them more on the long run (especially if they accidentally access the internet/safari).

Learn to respect other peoples opinions.

As much as I agree with most of your post, a lot of people buy it because of the coolness factor as well.

Another side of it is the convenience that if you're going to get an ipod touch, you may as well get an iphone if you have a cell phone as well. People look at it as carrying one less device with them at a time while still getting the same functionality as carrying two devices.

I do agree though that without a data plan people are not using the full functionality of the Iphone but some people are willing to get it anyway.

[urban]

Can we agree .... Learn to respect other peoples opinions.

It is definitely correct that if you use data without a subscription you'd pay an arm and a leg for it; that's why you request to have data blocked by Rogers/Fido as many people do.

And I don't know why you brought up the contract thing: even if you chose a 0-dollar phone, you'd STILL need a 3-yr subscription to this EPP $17.50 plan. Your point about the contract is irrelevant.

In terms of features, how can you equate the phone feature and the iPod feature with "stocks"?
by your logic, address book, calculator (BOTH scientific + simple), notes, clock, and the games you already downloaded would be features too. In which case not even 1/3 of the phone's "features" require data.

And I didn't mean disrespect

noob
haha talk about irrelevancy

[Phungula]

is it really?
I mean, why would you get the Iphone in the first place if you don't plan in getting the data plan?
Its like buying a car strictly to listen to music. Simply overpaying to use only one of its many functions.
I mean, i'd say a good half of the applications and things the Iphone has are internet related.
GPS, weather, stocks, youtube, safari, itunes store are just some that come to mind.
If you don't wanna get the data plan, you are better off getting another phone.

I personally love my iphone, I'm not paying for the additional data plan which I think is useless to me.

Everywhere i go i have access to wifi, be it my house, friends house, school, timmies etc. I figure, why slab on an extra 30$? When im already paying $50 taxes in.

GPS is great but for 30$ not so much, Id rather pay nothing extra a month, download all the offline maps and just have offline google maps. Same thing no?

Weather, I wake up in the morning, load the weather apps and im good to go, its not like it has the most detailed with current up to date information, and i could pretty much figure the rest of the day out, or just check CP24

Youtube, I just download all the youtube videos i need straight to the phone and just watch my collection whenever, where ever, i dont mind waiting a couple hours or just looking for a hot spot to get a new video.

Iphone is such a sick phone compared to a lot of the other phones out there. The different backgrounds, themes, sounds, games, apps and music. I would have happily paid 500$ for this phone even if a data plan wasnt an option.

It is what it is, some ppl think its rediculus to not have the data plan but there are also people like me who think its rediculus to have a data plan. I love it when i call into rogers and they see that i dont have a data plan, they think im crazy and dont know what im doing with my iphone.

PS to all those people that are getting charged an addition 100-2000$ on their account because of ACCIDENTAL internet usage. CALL ROGERS AND TELL THEM TO BLOCK THE DATA!!!!! get them to confirm with you that its blocked and from there on out its rogers problem. true?

[Phungula]

noob

lol, lucky for you this is only an internet forum

[Martinga]

I personally love my iphone, I'm not paying for the additional data plan which I think is useless to me.

Everywhere i go i have access to wifi, be it my house, friends house, school, timmies etc. I figure, why slab on an extra 30$? When im already paying $50 taxes in.

GPS is great but for 30$ not so much, Id rather pay nothing extra a month, download all the offline maps and just have offline google maps. Same thing no?

Weather, I wake up in the morning, load the weather apps and im good to go, its not like it has the most detailed with current up to date information, and i could pretty much figure the rest of the day out, or just check CP24

Youtube, I just download all the youtube videos i need straight to the phone and just watch my collection whenever, where ever, i dont mind waiting a couple hours or just looking for a hot spot to get a new video.

Iphone is such a sick phone compared to a lot of the other phones out there. The different backgrounds, themes, sounds, games, apps and music. I would have happily paid 500$ for this phone even if a data plan wasnt an option.

It is what it is, some ppl think its rediculus to not have the data plan but there are also people like me who think its rediculus to have a data plan. I love it when i call into rogers and they see that i dont have a data plan, they think im crazy and dont know what im doing with my iphone.

PS to all those people that are getting charged an addition 100-2000$ on their account because of ACCIDENTAL internet usage. CALL ROGERS AND TELL THEM TO BLOCK THE DATA!!!!! get them to confirm with you that its blocked and from there on out its rogers problem. true?


Mhmm, you are right.
Data plan is obviously optional , and if you are able to avoid paying it, then go right ahead if its convenient for you.
But i would like to point out something on that last paragraph you wrote. If you end up paying say 1000 in one month for extra usage, that almost equals the cost of paying the data plan for the full 36 months (30 * 36 = 1080).
yes, the problem might not repeat again, but you might still have to pay that amount (maybe less maybe more). And remember that data without the plan is 5 cents per kb.
In a way the data plan gives you peace of mind, since you don't really have to rely on being Wifi connected or not.
As i said before, another huge problem occurs when the Wifi goes offline.
Lets say you are at home on youtube on your iphone (through wifi and no data plan). Your internet resets (typical of rogers) or you simply lose connection. You might not take notice of this and still be browsing (thats what happened to my friend). Eventually you do reconnect back to wifi, but by the time you know this, you already spent so much time "online" transfering data that you get a massive bill. These are the kind of problems I was referring to earlier.
It might or might not be Rogers/Fidos mistake, but you will eventually have to pay it (if you don't i think they take you to court and it plays a huge role on your credit later on).

I'm glad you are well aware of its functionality, but mind you many people aren't as savy as you.
Keep that in mind

[crackrabbit]

Ok after being on the phone with rogers the past few days for I don't know how many hours I finally have this got the 6gb for 15 dollars a month getting a 15 dollar credit a month

200 weekday mins
unlimited evenings and weekends from 6pm
Call Display with Name Display
Enhanced Voicemail
125 Text Messages
WhoCalled
Mobile Backup

so it's 17.50 + 11 value pack + 30 data plan +6.95 + 0.50 - 10 credit on value pack - 15 credit on data plan

comes out to like 45 or so with taxes a month which I find to be an AMAZING deal

[antibact]

Ok after being on the phone with rogers the past few days for I don't know how many hours I finally have this got the 6gb for 15 dollars a month getting a 15 dollar credit a month

200 weekday mins
unlimited evenings and weekends from 6pm
Call Display with Name Display
Enhanced Voicemail
125 Text Messages
WhoCalled
Mobile Backup

so it's 17.50 + 11 value pack + 30 data plan +6.95 + 0.50 - 10 credit on value pack - 15 credit on data plan

comes out to like 45 or so with taxes a month which I find to be an AMAZING deal

Were you an existing customer or a new signup? If a new signup, do you have contact details for the person that signed you up as I'm very interested in the plan you have.

[crackrabbit]

Were you an existing customer or a new signup? If a new signup, do you have contact details for the person that signed you up as I'm very interested in the plan you have.

This was a new cell activation with the iphone but we've been with rogers a long time I talked to a few people in retentions before I finally got what I wanted..the wait time to get to them was insane..plus the amount of **** i had to say...lmao

[xmancanada]

For those who buy iphone without data plan, there is a easy way to make sure blocking the data as following.
I do not try it yet since my iphone still not arrived yet.
If you people had tried the following method, please post your results:

http://boards.nerdyblog.com/index.php?topic=503.0
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ATTENTION all iPhone users
Most people know the iPhone loves to use data. The outcry regarding Rogers plans created the current 6Gb for $30 promo until the end of August.
Yes, this appeased the masses, and it's an unheard of 'deal' from a Canadian cell provider. However, call me cheap, but I think that $30 a month for cellular data is expensive.
I'm sure other agree, and some of you new iPhone 3G owners (or older 1st gen iPhone users like me) may have chosen a 'No Data' plan, and asked rogers to block all data connectivity.

The reason for my attention calling post, is that the new Firmware 2.0 software uses a custom APN setting for Rogers data connectivity that I have just found today.
This special APN is rogers-core-appl1.apn
Why does this concern you? Because Rogers didn't (and some reps still don't) know about the iPhone specific rogers-core-appl1.apn. If you request Rogers to disable all data connectivity for your iPhone, they may not have blocked this iPhone specific APN. The software they use to block is not setup with this APN yet. (It is fixed now, see posts below). You might still be connected without knowing and incurring per-Kb data charges.

There is a solution for both iPhone 3G users, and iPhone firmware 2.0 users.

If you want to disable all cellular data usage, don't trust Rogers telling you it's blocked. Instead, do the following:
Step 1 - Go to unlockit.co.nz on your iPhone in safari

Step 2 - Hit next, disable data, install, and finally install now

Step 3 - A profile that disables data will be loaded into your iPhone, It loads an APN that will not work with Rogers. Test by checking if you can use data while not on wifi. It won’t work. If you check your usage stats, you won’t have used any data

If you want to get a data plan one day and remove this profile, go to settings, general, profile, then hit remove.

For clarification, blocking data with this website will disable all 3G and EDGE cell data connectivity. You will still be able to get on the internet with WiFi, make calls, and send text messages.

This is the easiest way for legit iPhone users to disable cellular data connectivity. The new firmware has removed the Cellular data options page. For jailbroken iPhone users, I will make another post on how to get the cell data settings page back. Look for another post shortly.
Thanks, oh and this is my 1st post here.
Hello everybody.
====================================

[Coolme]

But i would like to point out something on that last paragraph you wrote. If you end up paying say 1000 in one month for extra usage, that almost equals the cost of paying the data plan for the full 36 months (30 * 36 = 1080).
yes, the problem might not repeat again, but you might still have to pay that amount (maybe less maybe more). And remember that data without the plan is 5 cents per kb.
In a way the data plan gives you peace of mind, since you don't really have to rely on being Wifi connected or not.
As i said before, another huge problem occurs when the Wifi goes offline.
Lets say you are at home on youtube on your iphone (through wifi and no data plan). Your internet resets (typical of rogers) or you simply lose connection. You might not take notice of this and still be browsing (thats what happened to my friend). Eventually you do reconnect back to wifi, but by the time you know this, you already spent so much time "online" transfering data that you get a massive bill. These are the kind of problems I was referring to earlier.
It might or might not be Rogers/Fidos mistake, but you will eventually have to pay it (if you don't i think they take you to court and it plays a huge role on your credit later on).

I'm glad you are well aware of its functionality, but mind you many people aren't as savy as you.
Keep that in mind

The problem with your statement is that you're assuming only Rogers/Fido can stop your iPhone from sending/receiving cellular data. This is a false assumption.

Anyone who have an iPhone and do not wish to spend an extra $30 on your cellular services per month can take 1-2 minutes to search for effective, free, and easy ways to block your iPhone (from the users' end) from sending/receiving cellular data on Google.

There are 3 ways to block your iPhone from sending/receiving cellular data. (1 on Rogers/Fido end, and 2 on the users' end)

1.) Ask Rogers/Fido for full data block, be sure to confirm that APN175 (special iPhone APN) is blocked.

2.) You can also change the APN on your iPhone 3G to block data with/without jailbreaking by installing a custom profile on your iPhone. http://www.ehphone.ca/2008/07/how-to-disable-data-on-your-iphone-or-iphone-3g/ (Do this over WIFI on your phone. Turn on airplane mode, then enable wifi.) This is the easiest way to block data on your iPhone, it is also very simple to undo, and does not void your warranty or require jailbreaking.

3.) You can enable the option to change the APN of your iPhone (hidden by default). http://news.metaparadigma.de/?p=29 (jailbreaking required)

Also, regarding your statement about the cost of the iPhone, it doesn't apply to people who already have existing cellular services from Rogers/Fido. People can keep their existing plan when they upgrade to an iPhone. If they were to get an iPod touch instead, the cost of getting an iPod touch + new cell phone would surely exceed the price of an iPhone.

[McLaren__F1]

The problem with your statement is that you're assuming only Rogers/Fido can stop your iPhone from sending/receiving cellular data. This is a false assumption.

Anyone who have an iPhone and do not wish to spend an extra $30 on your cellular services per month can take 1-2 minutes to search for effective, free, and easy ways to block your iPhone (from the users' end) from sending/receiving cellular data on Google.

There are 3 ways to block your iPhone from sending/receiving cellular data. (1 on Rogers/Fido end, and 2 on the users' end)

1.) Ask Rogers/Fido for full data block, be sure to confirm that APN175 (special iPhone APN) is blocked.

2.) You can also change the APN on your iPhone 3G to block data with/without jailbreaking by installing a custom profile on your iPhone. http://www.ehphone.ca/2008/07/how-to-disable-data-on-your-iphone-or-iphone-3g/ This is the easiest way to block data on your iPhone.

3.) You can enable the option to change the APN of your iPhone (hidden by default). http://news.metaparadigma.de/?p=29 (jailbreaking required)

Also, regarding your statement about the cost of the iPhone, doesn't apply to people who already have existing cellular services from Rogers/Fido. People can keep their existing plan when they upgrade to an iPhone, if they were to get an iPod touch instead, the cost of getting an iPod touch + new cell phone would surely exceed the price of an iPhone.

I Asked Fido to Block the "APN175" and blocked the data. But i still get the "E" icon. But the data is blocked tho, why is there still an "E" icon?

[Coolme]

I Asked Fido to Block the "APN175" and blocked the data. But i still get the "E" icon. But the data is blocked tho, why is there still an "E" icon?

I am not sure, from what I've read so far, some people on fido with data blocks are still getting the edge icon for some reason.

Just to verify, call and ask if internet.com, goam, media, and iPhone APNs are blocked.

This "appears" to be the SOC for blocking all 4 types of APN (internet.com, goam, media, and iPhone) according to what one of our reps has found out.

Full block - BLKDFAPNS

And we also got another SOC for what is supposed to only block the iPhone 3G APN, but it could use verification from someone with access to Vision 21 *hint hint*.

iPhone 3G APN block - BKAPN175

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=11423530&postcount=24

[TiPsY]

man wtf is this i thought the 6pm evening is free why is charge 7$ look at this


Rogers Wireless Insider EPP - $17.50

* Target Message Tag - $0.00
* Target Message Tag - $0.00

* 6PM Early Eve. Calling Option
* Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths
* Unlimited Eve/Wknd Minutes
* 200 Weekday Minutes
* 5PM Early Eve. Calling Option
* Local Airtime Bonus
* Local Airtime Bonus
* Goodwill 25 Minute Credit
* Tenure Reward - 10 min Bonus
* Unl. Incoming local calls

Additional Services

* Call Forward/Trans.Pay Per Use
* Detailed Billing

Additional Charges**

* 6PM Early Eve. Calling Option - $7.00 - Monthly
* System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly
* 911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly

[EH15]

How many incoming minutes does this plan have?

Does anyone know the answer to this?

[ItemFinder]

Does anyone know the answer to this?
You get exactly what is advertised: 200 daytime minutes (outgoing or incoming) plus unlimited evenings and weekends starting from 5pm (outgoing or incoming). If everyone calls you, then you only get 200 incoming minutes during the day.

[z24driver1986]

so tipsy does that mean that bill comes to 17.50$+7$+SAF+911 ????

[TiPsY]

don't even ****** know that what i see on my rogers account ......
gonna call them tomorrow

[Macross_Freek]

don't even ****** know that what i see on my rogers account ......
gonna call them tomorrow

Are you on Fido? When I signed up with Rogers I noticed they didn't give me the early evening credit for some reason. I called in and they added the credit for it.

[TiPsY]

ya im with rogers is any1 seeing the same thing that im seeing on the rogers online self sevice that look like this witch has a additional 7$ charge for the early 6pm


Rogers Wireless Insider EPP - $17.50

* Target Message Tag - $0.00
* Target Message Tag - $0.00

* 6PM Early Eve. Calling Option
* Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths
* Unlimited Eve/Wknd Minutes
* 200 Weekday Minutes
* 5PM Early Eve. Calling Option
* Local Airtime Bonus
* Local Airtime Bonus
* Goodwill 25 Minute Credit
* Tenure Reward - 10 min Bonus
* Unl. Incoming local calls

Additional Services

* Call Forward/Trans.Pay Per Use
* Detailed Billing

Additional Charges**

* 6PM Early Eve. Calling Option - $7.00 - Monthly
* System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly
* 911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly

[EH15]

You get exactly what is advertised: 200 daytime minutes (outgoing or incoming) plus unlimited evenings and weekends starting from 5pm (outgoing or incoming). If everyone calls you, then you only get 200 incoming minutes during the day.

Well with TiPsY's post, it shows Unlimited Incoming Local...

[TiPsY]

so Unlimited Incoming Local is a good thing? but 7$ is kinda alot .
hmm mayb they hook me up with a different plan?

[jnfr]

on hold with rogers for the longest f-ing time!! what the hell!

[BHMIKE]

Went to Bell with both print outs to see if they would match this or give me something better.
(Just noticed the Manitoba only portion now)

I've been with Bell for 5+ years, and told them flat out, I'm leaving for Fido/Rogers unless they can convince me to stay.

This is what they offered me:

250 Weekday minutes
Unlimited Weeknights and Weekends (starting at 6pm)
Call Display
200 outgoing text messages (my wife will use that more than me)
Unlimited Incoming Text Messages
3 year plan
$250.00 credit built up from previous plan. (Basically - $250.00 worth of phone and stuff).

$30.00 - including the SAF.


Good? Bad? Suggestions? I have until Tuesday night to decide.
Mind you, I keep thinking I'm missing something.....

[henryh]

Went to Bell with both print outs to see if they would match this or give me something better.
(Just noticed the Manitoba only portion now)

I've been with Bell for 5+ years, and told them flat out, I'm leaving for Fido/Rogers unless they can convince me to stay.

This is what they offered me:

250 Weekday minutes
Unlimited Weeknights and Weekends (starting at 6pm)
Call Display
200 outgoing text messages (my wife will use that more than me)
Unlimited Incoming Text Messages
3 year plan
$250.00 credit built up from previous plan. (Basically - $250.00 worth of phone and stuff).

$30.00 - including the SAF.


Good? Bad? Suggestions? I have until Tuesday night to decide.
Mind you, I keep thinking I'm missing something.....

Voicemail?

[BHMIKE]

Nope, I don't need or want voice mail on my cel.

[clipz]

Is rogers open right now?

[Rifle]

What happens if I took the n95 deal and the 3 year contract recently.

Is it best to cancel?

I would like the iphone, so would it be best to cancel the rogers contract and sign up with fido for the 17.50 plan and iphone for 249?

[ilusa]

Im talking to bell now aswell

I believe they offered me the same sorta 30 dollar deal.. With sys fee and ll of that included.

Im sure we could haggle them for something else..

One thing i noticed was they only gave me 150 in cred instead of the 250 they offered u........

Work on them some more, and let me know, ill do the same tomorrow

[Archanfel]

Does the fido plan work with the N95 deal? Or does it only apply to the Roger's plan?

[TorontoEh]

btw..I'm not sure if anyone mentioned yet but instore, fido is offering a $50 credit instore on any 3 year signup including EPP. But I'm sure some of us already got great deals at TSCC w. N95 and who knows even Telephone Booth last year gave me $75 instore credit on my wife's Fido plan signup.

[Don_s]

Went to Bell with both print outs to see if they would match this or give me something better.
(Just noticed the Manitoba only portion now)

I've been with Bell for 5+ years, and told them flat out, I'm leaving for Fido/Rogers unless they can convince me to stay.

This is what they offered me:

250 Weekday minutes
Unlimited Weeknights and Weekends (starting at 6pm)
Call Display
200 outgoing text messages (my wife will use that more than me)
Unlimited Incoming Text Messages
3 year plan
$250.00 credit built up from previous plan. (Basically - $250.00 worth of phone and stuff).

$30.00 - including the SAF.


Good? Bad? Suggestions? I have until Tuesday night to decide.
Mind you, I keep thinking I'm missing something.....


I have the exact same plan with Telus incl VM and 100 LD minutes for $17.30+SAF

[z24driver1986]

Tipsy,

Did you find out anything about that 7$ charge?

[McLaren__F1]

I Just switched over from my student plan to this EEP plan:cheesygri

[ilusa]

So when i call bell what should i be asking for exactly?

IM soo confused.. Everyone gets different deals. This all makes no sense eh?

[comicpie]

Hmm, somehow what I did is to walk into any Rogers local wireless store.

the one I went is called Simply Wireless. They even have a website. lol
http://www.simplywireless.ca/

It's located at North York, near Yonge/Sheppard.

The girl I talked to, her name is Cindy.

I basically said that my contract with Telus is now expire and looking for a rate plan deal. If they can't offer something better than what I am paying right now, then I am not switching.

(I had $20 with Telus, 200min, unlimited evening and weekend starts at 6pm, and I had negotiated with Telus that if they offer me free bundle to have call display and voice mail for 2 years, then I will stay with them. So I did for 2 years.)

Now because all my household services are alllll rogers, so I want to bundle with all my service with rogers to get the bundle discount.

And this is what I got:

Rogers Wireless EPP plan - $17.50

* I added call ID/10 voicemail/unlimited incoming txt msg/125 sent txt msg/ - total $11
* Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths
* Unlimited Eve/Wknd Minutes starts at 6pm
* 200 Weekday Minutes
* 3 year contract (it has to be 3 years in order to have EPP plan, which really sucks)

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

and I think after taxes and everything, comes to around $40 a month.
I wouldn't say it's great, but good enough. And once I add this with my other service I have in the house, then I get to save 15%.

so much for entertainment and communication fee to add to my household expenses every month. *sigh*

you don't need to show any employee status, just bring an airmiles card to the store.

[Kaitlyn]

Rogers Wireless EPP plan - $17.50

* I added call ID/10 voicemail/unlimited incoming txt msg/125 sent txt msg/ - total $11
* Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths
* Unlimited Eve/Wknd Minutes starts at 6pm
* 200 Weekday Minutes
* 3 year contract (it has to be 3 years in order to have EPP plan, which really sucks)

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

That's the very standard plan? Nothing special about it?

[comicpie]

Apparently some people don't have 6pm to start, I have no idea why.
And some people have to have some employee status to get the plan, which I find it strange as well..

[mself084]

ya im with rogers is any1 seeing the same thing that im seeing on the rogers online self sevice that look like this witch has a additional 7$ charge for the early 6pm


Rogers Wireless Insider EPP - $17.50

* Target Message Tag - $0.00
* Target Message Tag - $0.00

* 6PM Early Eve. Calling Option
* Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths
* Unlimited Eve/Wknd Minutes
* 200 Weekday Minutes
* 5PM Early Eve. Calling Option
* Local Airtime Bonus
* Local Airtime Bonus
* Goodwill 25 Minute Credit
* Tenure Reward - 10 min Bonus
* Unl. Incoming local calls

Additional Services

* Call Forward/Trans.Pay Per Use
* Detailed Billing

Additional Charges**

* 6PM Early Eve. Calling Option - $7.00 - Monthly
* System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly
* 911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly


TIPSY - what did they say when u called in? the guy never told me it was an additional $7 a month for early evening option...its included in the original plan, but then added as an extra charge. did u get that removed/credited? im going to call tonight when i get home.

[furball]

I've received one report from a buddy who signed up for a new $17.50 contract at Costco with Fido ... says he got the $17.50 + $11 value pack, and somehow got Call Forwarding thrown into that deal ........... YMMV...

I'll have to check his first invoice to verify.

[Macross_Freek]

Hmm, somehow what I did is to walk into any Rogers local wireless store.

the one I went is called Simply Wireless. They even have a website. lol
http://www.simplywireless.ca/

It's located at North York, near Yonge/Sheppard.

The girl I talked to, her name is Cindy.

I basically said that my contract with Telus is now expire and looking for a rate plan deal. If they can't offer something better than what I am paying right now, then I am not switching.

(I had $20 with Telus, 200min, unlimited evening and weekend starts at 6pm, and I had negotiated with Telus that if they offer me free bundle to have call display and voice mail for 2 years, then I will stay with them. So I did for 2 years.)

Now because all my household services are alllll rogers, so I want to bundle with all my service with rogers to get the bundle discount.

And this is what I got:

Rogers Wireless EPP plan - $17.50

* I added call ID/10 voicemail/unlimited incoming txt msg/125 sent txt msg/ - total $11
* Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths
* Unlimited Eve/Wknd Minutes starts at 6pm
* 200 Weekday Minutes
* 3 year contract (it has to be 3 years in order to have EPP plan, which really sucks)

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

and I think after taxes and everything, comes to around $40 a month.
I wouldn't say it's great, but good enough. And once I add this with my other service I have in the house, then I get to save 15%.

so much for entertainment and communication fee to add to my household expenses every month. *sigh*

you don't need to show any employee status, just bring an airmiles card to the store.

I don't think you can add a bundle discount to this because it's considered an EPP or corporate plan which isn't included in the bundle discount. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[kewong]

comicpie, i got something quite similar to yours. I got mine through Rogers retention.

My current 3-year contract is ending in 3 weeks. I called in and asked for the $17.50 plan and some add-ons. I got:

* 200 Weekday Minutes + 50 bonus minutes
* Unlimited Eve/Wknd Minutes starts at 5pm I need to pay extra $2 for the weeknight to start @ 5pm. But she is also giving me 10% on the $17.50. So in fact this feature cost me only $0.25
* $11 value pack, with $5 credit
* 3 year contract

[gladiatorly]

is that possible to get iphone 3g with this 3 years contract plan?

[The Cake is a Lie]

is that possible to get iphone 3g with this 3 years contract plan?

I believe so, but it will be $249.99 since the plan is under $30.

[ChUcK2001]

is that possible to get iphone 3g with this 3 years contract plan?

Sure, my GF got a 16GB iPhone 3G with this plan....350$ for it since the plan is under 30$.

Confirmed.

If they won't let you, tell them you need a pda style phone and you don't like all the other phones.

[kdotc]

heres a thought
get the iphone with a plan of $30+ to get iphone for $299 thne the day after switch the plan over to epp


will this work?

[mattbonner]

I've received one report from a buddy who signed up for a new $17.50 contract at Costco with Fido ... says he got the $17.50 + $11 value pack, and somehow got Call Forwarding thrown into that deal ........... YMMV...

I'll have to check his first invoice to verify.

im looking at getting this deal at costco as well
do u know what phones they offer?

[mself084]

just called in about the $7 fee - YOU NEED TO CALL IF YOU HAVE THIS FEE OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED.

The CSR told me the guy who put my order through should have credited my account for the $7 fee as a monthly credit for the duration of my contract. She did this...now my account has the early evening calling credit applied ($7).

[M-theory]

is there a way to check your rogers account online to see if we are being charged the 7 dollars or not?

[andy_4029]

heres a thought
get the iphone with a plan of $30+ to get iphone for $299 thne the day after switch the plan over to epp


will this work?

nope. read the fine print on rogers website, you need to have a plan thats over $30 for the whole contract/3years

[maritrunks]

I just called Rogers and spoke to a rep there that offer me this plan

250 daytime
unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
FREE VM and CID
On a 3yr Contract

$20/month + SAF + 911

What do you guys think?

I been with robbers for 6 years sadly, but they got the monopoly on GSM.


Called Rogers again today and spoke to some lady after waiting 40mins.

Tried to get a better deal but she wont do it, the best she said is that she can give me 125 Txt msgs for $1 more, so I can get

250 daytime
unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
FREE VM and CID
Unlimited incoming txt + 125 outgoing txt msgs
On a 3yr Contract

$21/month + SAF + 911

Hmm... I guess I'll take it...

I asked about the blackberry curve and Samsung Jack and its full price without dataplan!!! so no HUP discount for those data devices, this blows!

[ahson]

Called Rogers again today and spoke to some lady after waiting 40mins.

Tried to get a better deal but she wont do it, the best she said is that she can give me 125 Txt msgs for $1 more, so I can get

250 daytime
unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
FREE VM and CID
Unlimited incoming txt + 125 outgoing txt msgs
On a 3yr Contract

$21/month + SAF + 911

Hmm... I guess I'll take it...

I asked about the blackberry curve and Samsung Jack and its full price without dataplan!!! so no HUP discount for those data devices, this blows!

I am currently on City Fido and planning to change to the Fido's EPP plan. If I call FIDO's retention depart. do you think I can get a better deal than the original EPP plan?

[maritrunks]

I am currently on City Fido and planning to change to the Fido's EPP plan. If I call FIDO's retention depart. do you think I can get a better deal than the original EPP plan?

It depends on how long you been with them, and generally your relationship with them (do you have overdue charges oftenly, are you irate when you call them?)

I been with Rogers for 6 years now, and I rarely call them, I usually call them to update plan or renew contract.

If you been with Fido for a few years, you'll probably get the current EPP deal + free CID and VM, and maybe some extra minutes.

[ahson]

It depends on how long you been with them, and generally your relationship with them (do you have overdue charges oftenly, are you irate when you call them?)

I been with Rogers for 6 years now, and I rarely call them, I usually call them to update plan or renew contract.

If you been with Fido for a few years, you'll probably get the current EPP deal + free CID and VM, and maybe some extra minutes.

Do I have to threat them and say something like I will join other companies because they have a better plan? Or simply ask them if they could offer something better or else I will leave? Sorry if I sound very noob, as I've never done this before.
Also, whats Fido's retention depart phone number?

[maritrunks]

Do I have to threat them and say something like I will join other companies because they have a better plan? Or simply ask them if they could offer something better or else I will leave? Sorry if I sound very noob, as I've never done this before.
Also, whats Fido's retention depart phone number?

You don't have to threaten them. Just tell them that, you walked in to the Bell/Telus/Rogers store and a rep offered you a great plan (EPP) plus a free phone and was very interested in their deal, but you don't want to go through the hassle of switching providers/phone numbers. And then just ask them if there is anything they can offer that is either similar or better than what the rep offered you. Then most likely you'll get transferred to retentions

Fido's number is 1-888-481-FIDO

Actually I was thinking about switching to Fido too, because I hate rogers with a passion, but rogers offered me the retention deal, so I guess I'll stick with their plan.

[ahson]

You don't have to threaten them. Just tell them that, you walked in to the Bell/Telus/Rogers store and a rep offered you a great plan (EPP) plus a free phone and was very interested in their deal, but you don't want to go through the hassle of switching providers/phone numbers. And then just ask them if there is anything they can offer that is either similar or better than what the rep offered you. Then most likely you'll get transferred to retentions

Fido's number is 1-888-481-FIDO

Actually I was thinking about switching to Fido too, because I hate rogers with a passion, but rogers offered me the retention deal, so I guess I'll stick with their plan.

Great info! Thanks

[spawn582]

Originally Posted by maritrunks
I just called Rogers and spoke to a rep there that offer me this plan

250 daytime
unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
FREE VM and CID
On a 3yr Contract

$20/month + SAF + 911

What do you guys think?

I been with robbers for 6 years sadly, but they got the monopoly on GSM.


You can still do better. That plan was very similar to what they offered my gf. Like you, she's been with them for 6 years and now off contract. They also offered her 2500 text in the price.

But she doesn't need 2500 text and we got unlimited incoming instead. Then we tried to get the $11 value pack to get some text but they wouldn't credit that. They credit vm/cd at $7 each for a total of $14 credits but wouldn't give us the value pack and credit that which would be $3 less credit to them.

Adding 125 text would cost $6 making it $26 and not so great of a plan. We told them we'll think about it. We even tried to an extra $5 credit so the text would only be an extra $1 but no go.

We'll call back later and try again. Would really like to get this for $20-21. Might have to give up vm since it's not really needed and if they won't budge with any extra credits.

[newdeal]

I just talked to retentions and got

250 minutes anytime
unlimited evenings and weekends at 8
free voicemail and call id
unlimited rogers to rogers
100 long distance minutes

$20 plus SAF plus 911 plus tax

I also got the iphone for $224 plus tax and the 6gb data plan for $30 but those are pretty standard. I tried a little to get him to throw in some extras (6pm evenings and waived SAF) but he wasn't going for it and the amount I use voice it makes no differance anyway. I also got them to switch my wifes phone that already had a pretty good corporate plan with two years remaining on the contract onto this plan as well at the same time (minus the data and iphone)

[tonylau]

I just talked to retentions and got

250 minutes anytime
unlimited evenings and weekends at 8
free voicemail and call id
unlimited rogers to rogers
100 long distance minutes

$20 plus SAF plus 911 plus tax

I also got the iphone for $224 plus tax and the 6gb data plan for $30 but those are pretty standard. I tried a little to get him to throw in some extras (6pm evenings and waived SAF) but he wasn't going for it and the amount I use voice it makes no differance anyway. I also got them to switch my wifes phone that already had a pretty good corporate plan with two years remaining on the contract onto this plan as well at the same time (minus the data and iphone)

Sorry but just want to comment.
I do not know what time of the day you use phone much to call friends or family but the most used period probably from 5-7pm, after work. After 8pm, most people do not use the phone for long, and the unlimited after 8pm give you little benefit. So your plan is pretty not as good as others, in my opinion.
Just my think, though.

[mangoman]

Also unlimited after 8PM seems odd - the standard unlimited evenings offer is at 7PM for FIDO so either the rep went out of his way to screw you over or maybe you meant starting at 18:00 (6PM)? :confused:

Sorry but just want to comment.
I do not know what time of the day you use phone much to call friends or family but the most used period probably from 5-7pm, after work. After 8pm, most people do not use the phone for long, and the unlimited after 8pm give you little benefit. So your plan is pretty not as good as others, in my opinion.
Just my think, though.

[newdeal]

I didn't really care because if I am going to call someone its almost always my wife who is on rogers and I have unlimited rogers to rogers. Either that or its her sister or brother who also have Rogers. I don't really call alot of other people I probobly use my phone like 30 minutes a month MAX I really just got the plan because it was good enough and cheap and what I really will use is the Data

[cruisx]

Ok so currently i am paying 48$ for this plan and was wondering if you think i should go with the EPP plan?

mega incoming 25
100 min out
unlimited incoming(500 min)
7$ vision browsing
1yr video calling(useless, dosent even work)
SAF+TAX

Now i dont remember the specific price for each option but in total i pay 48$. I was just wondering i i shuld switch over to the EPP, i have been with rogers for 6 months, do i need to sign a new contract? i am on a 3yr. Also can i still keep my 7$ browsing?

[pnyknights]

Ok so currently i am paying 48$ for this plan and was wondering if you think i should go with the EPP plan?

mega incoming 25
100 min out
unlimited incoming(500 min)
7$ vision browsing
1yr video calling(useless, dosent even work)
SAF+TAX

Now i dont remember the specific price for each option but in total i pay 48$. I was just wondering i i shuld switch over to the EPP, i have been with rogers for 6 months, do i need to sign a new contract? i am on a 3yr. Also can i still keep my 7$ browsing?

You state unlimited incoming, so what does teh 500 min beside it mean?
I find video calling only to be useful if the OTHER PERSON also uses it and if you call them frequently. If you got your phone imported for overseas or similar it could be that it only has the European and Asian 3g frequencies and NOT the North American IMHO

[cruisx]

You state unlimited incoming, so what does teh 500 min beside it mean?
I find video calling only to be useful if the OTHER PERSON also uses it and if you call them frequently. If you got your phone imported for overseas or similar it could be that it only has the European and Asian 3g frequencies and NOT the North American IMHO

IDK its weird, on my bill it says unlimited incoming, and beside it says 500 min. I dont know if this is a recent change or not but its not really unlimited.... And no its a rogers n95 8GB and its not imported so lol, I will call in for the cideo calling fix but i just want to know if this lan is better for me.

[BiGBrOwNPimpsta]

The Solo Insider deal is back to combat it, its the same price and features. No activation, but you do have to do it on a 36mth contract. Buy anything but the Q or Chocolate with this deal, you should be happy. This comes from a Bell World employee here lol.

Fido deals are really good, great for people that want to bring in their own handset

[tokiwadai]

Thanks for the info, guys. :)

Tried my luck today with Rogers and got the following retention plan:
- 250 daytime
- Unlimited weekend + evening (8 pm)
- Caller ID only,... NO Voice-Mail though :mad:
- Unlimited text messaging for 2 yrs (only)
- Free SAF+911 for 1 year
- My Five Canada-wide

Total: $25.00 for 3 yrs contract.
Basically it's $20.00 plus $5.00 for the My5-Canada Wide.

[mangoman]

Ah - I see my error - you're on Rogers - for some reason I thought you were Fido. Makes more sense for ya.

I didn't really care because if I am going to call someone its almost always my wife who is on rogers and I have unlimited rogers to rogers. Either that or its her sister or brother who also have Rogers. I don't really call alot of other people I probobly use my phone like 30 minutes a month MAX I really just got the plan because it was good enough and cheap and what I really will use is the Data

[ahson]

What is a good reason to use to bargain when calling the Retention Department?
I know both FIDO/Rogers offer free phone, similar plan (5pm/6pm), same price.
Suggestions?

I am also thinking to call the retention plan to get a better plan, as well get myself an iphone on the phone with them, can I?

[chuckfredgoose]

1000 Text Messages
200 anytime minutes
1000 minutes IncomingSS
Free Weekends and Ev=enings
Free Fido to Fido

or

I could have got 400 anytime minutes.

*Price was 30 -10 -10 + 6.95 + .50 = $17.45 for either.



Which is better? (I guess it depends on the person.) :o

[ai_c]

I saw the ad at the 24Hrs paper and I called to see if I can switch to this plan. The rep that I spoke to was able to do it. So, it will work even if you are not an employee on the list

[Ninjai]

Ok so I think I want to get the Fido EPP Plan. Because I am a pre-paid user and don't have any leeway when it comes to plans do you guys think I can grab anything to be included in possibly I.E: waive saf fee or add in unlimited incoming or some sorts.

P.S: Evenings and Weekends starts at 5PM when does it end around 7Am I suppose? Sorry for asking so many questions.

[ji2o0k]

can you still get this Fido EPP plan for $17.50?

I am trying to decide on a plan/provider for my parents. I want to get them a phone, since they don't have one.

Also, is it possible to get them to throw in Caller ID or VM? Either one of them would be great for my parents (really don't want to pay any more money though).

[Ninjai]

On website says it ends on the 31st of october..

[tonylau]

Ok so I think I want to get the Fido EPP Plan. Because I am a pre-paid user and don't have any leeway when it comes to plans do you guys think I can grab anything to be included in possibly I.E: waive saf fee or add in unlimited incoming or some sorts.

P.S: Evenings and Weekends starts at 5PM when does it end around 7Am I suppose? Sorry for asking so many questions.

Same boat as me. here what I got,:
Total for my 3 years plan:
17.5$EPP-5$ Credit/month+11$ value pack (call display, VM, 125 text) +911+SAF+tax.
I did buy Motorola Razr2 V9, 180$ w/ 3 years contract and also get credit 100$ for phone, so the phone is only 80$.

You can negotiate better then.
PS: unlimitted eve/wkeend till 8AM for fido.

[kdotc]

Same boat as me. here what I got,:
Total for my 3 years plan:
17.5$EPP-5$ Credit/month+11$ value pack (call display, VM, 125 text) +911+SAF+tax.
I did buy Motorola Razr2 V9, 180$ w/ 3 years contract and also get credit 100$ for phone, so the phone is only 80$.

You can negotiate better then.
PS: unlimitted eve/wkeend till 8AM for fido.

how come you got $100 credit? will it work on the iphone cause my bro is on prepaid and is goin on this plan...and he's giving me the phone so i wanan negotiate a good price

did u tlk to retentions to get ur plan or customer service

[darkman007e]

I wandering the same thing. How come you got 100$ off and 5$ credit for the month.

[tonylau]

how come you got $100 credit? will it work on the iphone cause my bro is on prepaid and is goin on this plan...and he's giving me the phone so i wanan negotiate a good price

did u tlk to retentions to get ur plan or customer service

First I spoke to CS, then when he agree to EPP plan, I told him I am student and curently Rogers, and bell offered very good plan for student (U10 for rogers, and 17.30$ plan for Bell), and I think they passed me to the dept of rentation.
Of course I explain that Bell student plan is better, and the guy agree to credit me 5$ from EPP plan, i.e. 12.5 for the plan plus value package of 11$ I like to add.
The BAD thing is , I would like the iphone 3G, but he said he could not give me the ihpone if I take 5$ credit off, i can only choose either one. But after 3 months, i can buy iphone. so finally I got to decide take other phone, and wait for few months more to get ihpone. And the guy said , in that case, he can credit me 100$ for other phone I choose other than iphone.
Depends on the art of negotiation, tho.

[Patrick]

I am on pay-as-you-go with Rogers right now, still have about 60$ on my account, I was wondering if I could credit that onto my account and then use it on this plan?

[xinhang]

Are you able to get the iphone for 199 if you sign up for EPP??

[Martinga]

Are you able to get the iphone for 199 if you sign up for EPP??

No, 249

[xinhang]

ohh,

what about the n95? how much can get that for with the EPP. Sorry that i am not looking in the thread it is just too long

[Ninjai]

so hard whether to stick to pre-paid for a couple more months and wait to see if the new telecom companies make any difference in pricing or just sign up for a 3 year contract ><

[lunaris]

FIDO EPP owns ROGERS EPP.

[shoei]

i got rogers epp with 16gb iphone for 349 :(

[zabuza]

I saw the ad at the 24Hrs paper and I called to see if I can switch to this plan. The rep that I spoke to was able to do it. So, it will work even if you are not an employee on the list
Did you have to renew your contract? I'm currently paying more for an inferior plan, so I'd like to switch to this, but I don't want to extend my contract - I may switch from Fido to Rogers because Fido's phone selection is subpar.

[HPCell]

Hey also wondering the same...
StudentPhones booths were promoting the 17.50EPP plan from fido and rogers...

This is what they told me...
17.50 + 6.95(SAF) + 0.95(911) + 11(Value plan-CID, VM, 125 SMS, Mobile backup, Who's calling)
this would add up to 36.4 + taxes which would total up to ~40$ in the end....
additionaly if ur a student u get a $5 off from the $15 and $20 value plans (unlimited web browsing ones only)

17.50 includes...
200 daytime min
evening+weekends free(6pm rogers, 5pm fido)
3 year contract
per second billing for fido..

Apparently the person at the booth told me rogers has no activation fee and fido has some membership fee of 15$ :confused:

40$ is a little over the 35 mark ...really interested in how tonylau got the $5 credit....
What was the bell plan that was better want to check that too

Overall with or without the $5 credit hows 40$ for this plan (worth it?)....I am new to the whole canadian way of dealing with cell phones..

btw Im a student and was planning on getting a nokia 5310 if Im going with rogers or nokia 6301/samsung jack with fido
(though Ive read 6301 has bad battery life, heats up very much and Wifi doesnt work well)

[xinhang]

I got:
EPP ($17.50) + value pack ($10) and a n95 for 79.99

value pack includes
caller id
voice mail
who called
125 text message
unlimited browsing
and some random thing i forgot

:) pretty happy today

[darkman007e]

I got:
EPP ($17.50) + value pack ($10) and a n95 for 79.99

value pack includes
caller id
voice mail
who called
125 text message
unlimited browsing
and some random thing i forgot

:) pretty happy today
Unlimited 3G browing on a N95 ?

WTF I still don't get that thing with the Unlimited Browsing. There is no way to bypass the 30$ data plan and just use the Unlimited Browsing from a value pack ?

[McLaren]

I got:
EPP ($17.50) + value pack ($10) and a n95 for 79.99

value pack includes
caller id
voice mail
who called
125 text message
unlimited browsing
and some random thing i forgot

:) pretty happy today

Did they charge any activation/admin fee for the N95?

[CingKrab]

Unlimited 3G browing on a N95 ?

WTF I still don't get that thing with the Unlimited Browsing. There is no way to bypass the 30$ data plan and just use the Unlimited Browsing from a value pack ?

Unlimited browsing only works with the Fido-supplied browser on their phones. All data used from other application are billed as normal data.

[Coolme]

Unlimited 3G browing on a N95 ?

WTF I still don't get that thing with the Unlimited Browsing. There is no way to bypass the 30$ data plan and just use the Unlimited Browsing from a value pack ?

There is a way to do this on the original iPhone. If you're on Rogers you can try this http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1414906

Apparently, not everything works with the $7 unlimited browsing plan.

- Imap, Pop3, and SMTP won't work.
- Visual Voicemail probably won't work (requires rogers-core-appl1.apn)
- Youtube doesn't work (blocked)

- Safari works
- Weather works
- Installer works
- Maps work
- Web-mail works (e.g. gmail through safari)

Pay-as-you-go is recommended because you only lose balance if Rogers suddenly decides to charge you per kb.

[chunhei]

rogers retention told me epp can't plan credit.
but. i guess that varies also from 1 to another? lol

[xinhang]

Did they charge any activation/admin fee for the N95?

I got it from the source and they waived the activation fee. Not sure how long that promotion is giong ot last

Unlimited browsing only works with the Fido-supplied browser on their phones. All data used from other application are billed as normal data.

Very true. It is unlimited browsing if you go through the rogers mall. If you start from the rogers mall and browse start from there then everything is free. (said so by the rep, i had him write it down just incase of future dispute)

Unlimited 3G browing on a N95 ?

WTF I still don't get that thing with the Unlimited Browsing. There is no way to bypass the 30$ data plan and just use the Unlimited Browsing from a value pack ?


I'm not sure if im able to download or not, but i just use it to use msn with ebuddy, check email, check school annoucement. I'm sure it is not exactly like the 6gb plan for iphone, but for 10 dollars (which include caller id, vm, and 125 text) it is worth it.

[darkman007e]

There is a way to do this on the original iPhone. If you're on Rogers you can try this http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1414906

Apparently, not everything works with the $7 unlimited browsing plan.

- Imap, Pop3, and SMTP won't work.
- Visual Voicemail probably won't work (requires rogers-core-appl1.apn)
- Youtube doesn't work (blocked)

- Safari works
- Weather works
- Installer works
- Maps work
- Web-mail works (e.g. gmail through safari)

Pay-as-you-go is recommended because you only lose balance if Rogers suddenly decides to charge you per kb.
Thx.

I check and the guy did it with the Rogers Prepaid and supposly the iPhone has to be jailbrek.

In my case I'm with Fido and monthly. I guest I'll just stick with WiFi. If I finnay receive my iPhone 1 day (been waiting since September 1st).

[keifer]

With rogers epp you do note get charged the SAF but with FIDO you do.

[maritrunks]

With rogers epp you do note get charged the SAF but with FIDO you do.

That's ********

[santa_clause]

i got the plan today as well with rogers and got bundel discount
so mine came out to 14. 50

[Supra_KL]

With rogers epp you do note get charged the SAF but with FIDO you do.

i'm guessing "with rogers epp you do not get charged saf"

anybody confirm + where did u get it (rogers, the source etc)? because a lot of people have saf fees

[KrayZeeMofo]

i'm guessing "with rogers epp you do not get charged saf"

anybody confirm + where did u get it (rogers, the source etc)? because a lot of people have saf fees

the SAF is charged...regardless of where you get it from. the person who stated otherwise is misinformed or somehow got an amazing deal b/c afaik, it is quite difficult to get rogers, and fido, to give you a plan without the SAF.

[jaae]

I spoke to a Fido CSR this morning, and asked if I could switch my voice plan to the $17.50 plan, and still keep the two $7 and $5 credits I had previously received from Retentions for the Voicemail/CID ($7), Evenings at 5pm ($7) and 100 texts ($5).

In a word, he said "No" because all those credits were apparently "tied to" the plan I received from Retentions, as a whole.

Suspicious about that, I called back later in the afternoon and spoke with another CSR...

She told me it was totally possible to keep the credits when switching voice plans, because the "credits were tied ONLY to the extra options (i.e. voicemail, caller ID, etc), and not to the "voice base plan" itself. As a result, I switched to the $17.50 plan.

My plan now is:

$17.50 voice plan (200min, Unlim Even/Wkends starting at 5pm)
+ $7 voicemail/CID
+ $5 for 100 texts
- $7 credit
- $5 credit
+ SAF, 911
+ taxes

Totalling = $27.94

The other $7 credit for "5pm evenings" was removed because it was now included with the EPP.

Don't let them tell you that you can't keep your existing credits. You can, as long as you don't change the existing "extras" that they are tied to.

Hope this helps some people.

[Supra_KL]

ohh,

what about the n95? how much can get that for with the EPP. Sorry that i am not looking in the thread it is just too long

I was told $275 w/o vision plan and $79.99 w/ $7 vision (studentphones)
can anybody else confirm at other places?

[ahson]

Guys, I just called Fido and they wouldn't give up anything for me?! I guess my skills just sucks but now...

I want to ask you guys for a great excuse/reason to negotiate with them.

I am currently with City Fido for 3 or 4 years now, and I am hoping to switch to the Fido EPP plan with VM or even Call Forwarding to throw in for free.

Please give me a great reason for me to tell them. The thing is, if I tell them the Rogers EPP plan, basically the Rogers EPP plan is not better than Fido as Fido has 5pm start for the unlimited.

Please help

[wazabi]

You have to be associated with the epp list...

I got mine added just today provided you are on a 3yr contract already or want a new one.

[ahson]

I have no problem getting the EPP plan, but I need some valid reason to deal with Fido so they can offer me something better. Like a free Caller ID.

[sgdnfan]

Thanks Op...

I just switched my Rogers plan from Mega Time 30 to this EPP. Guy did it no problem over the phone. No arguing or anything! I am a new Rogers Wireless customer, but am committed to 3 years because of the iPhone.

So (in theory, assuming my bill doesn't get f'd up) my new cell phone bill should be:

$17.50 EPP plan (200 minutes, U/L E/W starting at 6pm)
$15 iPhone pack (VVM, CID, text, etc)
$30 Data

=$62.50/mo

Does anyone know if the better choice bundle discount can be applied to the EPP? I know it is applied only to your voice plan, and data plan... not sure if this EPP is treated different than other 'voice plans'.

[parapudaw]

Thanks Op...

I just switched my Rogers plan from Mega Time 30 to this EPP. Guy did it no problem over the phone. No arguing or anything! I am a new Rogers Wireless customer, but am committed to 3 years because of the iPhone.

So (in theory, assuming my bill doesn't get f'd up) my new cell phone bill should be:

$17.50 EPP plan (200 minutes, U/L E/W starting at 6pm)
$15 iPhone pack (VVM, CID, text, etc)
$30 Data

=$62.50/mo

Does anyone know if the better choice bundle discount can be applied to the EPP? I know it is applied only to your voice plan, and data plan... not sure if this EPP is treated different than other 'voice plans'.

+ SAF = 6.95
+ 911 = .50
+ taxes of course... :)

[EH15]

I got:
EPP ($17.50) + value pack ($10) and a n95 for 79.99

value pack includes
caller id
voice mail
who called
125 text message
unlimited browsing
and some random thing i forgot

:) pretty happy today

Did you get it from TSCC? I was there today and asked about the exact same plan you have and he said there's no $5 credit for the value pack unless you sign up with a student plan.

[Nolan]

how long is this promotion going for?

[gkilla]

Just curious as to how to get this Rogers EPP plan. I have called numerous times and even went to different stores all to be told the same thing. The Rogers EPP is a "corporate" plan and you need to be a member of a company that is on their list. I am at my limit...

[Andro]

Just called Rogers and here's what I got for 2 of my cell plans:

15$+SAF+taxes

250 minutes
Caller ID
Evenings 5pm-7am + Weekends FREE
Incoming text messages FREE (but representative said it's for all the plans that they have)

+3 month free internet for my home.

+ W580i FREE
+ N95 for 149.99$

[SLX4]

Just curious as to how to get this Rogers EPP plan. I have called numerous times and even went to different stores all to be told the same thing. The Rogers EPP is a "corporate" plan and you need to be a member of a company that is on their list. I am at my limit...

Just call the regular rogers line and say cancel, it'll take you to rententions or something. What I did was mention the fido EPP. It's gonna be a hit or miss and you might be able to get some extras (more daytime minutes, text messaging, caller id, voice mail)

[zend]

Hello,

This is my first post on RFD, but i have been a member for a while, i have been lurking around on this forum, but i cant seem to find the answer to my question.
I am currently on Prepaid 20$ auto refill on Fido, i have been for 2 yrs now, i am not a avid cellphone user, but this $17.50 plans seems to be the next step for me, as the things that are offered, seem to be enough for me. Can I get this plan on a 3 yr contract $17.50 + $11(value pack) and get an 3G Iphone 8GB ($249.99)? Because i heard that the iphone deal is only if you are upgrading from a previous contract, but i am not on a contract right now, i am on prepaid.

Sorry for the terribly long post, but i am very confused with these cellphone plans from our monopolistic cellphone industry. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Zend

[EH15]

How can I get the $5 credit off the $15 vision pack at TSCC?

[darkman007e]

Hello,

This is my first post on RFD, but i have been a member for a while, i have been lurking around on this forum, but i cant seem to find the answer to my question.
I am currently on Prepaid 20$ auto refill on Fido, i have been for 2 yrs now, i am not a avid cellphone user, but this $17.50 plans seems to be the next step for me, as the things that are offered, seem to be enough for me. Can I get this plan on a 3 yr contract $17.50 + $11(value pack) and get an 3G Iphone 8GB ($249.99)? Because i heard that the iphone deal is only if you are upgrading from a previous contract, but i am not on a contract right now, i am on prepaid.

Sorry for the terribly long post, but i am very confused with these cellphone plans from our monopolistic cellphone industry. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Zend
Yes you can and that's what I did.

It will cost you 17.50$ + 11.00$ + 6.95$ + 0.50$ + taxes

Only problem is that I've been waiting for my iPhone since ****ing August 31st and that pisses me off. First time they said maximum September 12th so I called on the 10th and they said there was my order was closed because of a issue in the system so I have to wait until maximum September 23th.

That really ridiculous. And I previously tried before instore and they said "The iPhone doesn't leave the store without a data plan". WTF.

That's really ********.

[Rehan]

Only problem is that I've been waiting for my iPhone since ****ing August 31st and that pisses me off. First time they said maximum September 12th so I called on the 10th and they said there was my order was closed because of a issue in the system so I have to wait until maximum September 23th. Did you get your Fido bill yet?

I ordered an iPhone 3G with the EPP Plan on Sep 4... I'm still waiting for the phone, but I already got my bill last week, showing the service starting on Sep 5. So it's been almost two weeks so far paying for a service for which I was not sent the phone.

I'll probably call and ask for a credit or something.

[zend]

How come some people are still waiting for their Iphone to arrive? You guys have me worried now because I just ordered my Iphone yesterday with the $17.50 plan, and the guy said it would arrive on the 25th-26th.
I will keep you guys posted

Thanks


Zend

[shoei]

i ordered mine on thursday and he said 3-5 business days..so im guessing it will be here tmrw? :confused:

[royalkps]

can i get this offer with rogers as well
the iphone deal...

[darkman007e]

Did you get your Fido bill yet?

I ordered an iPhone 3G with the EPP Plan on Sep 4... I'm still waiting for the phone, but I already got my bill last week, showing the service starting on Sep 5. So it's been almost two weeks so far paying for a service for which I was not sent the phone.

I'll probably call and ask for a credit or something.
Sa me for me. Got a bill of 21.90$ with taxes but I had prepaid before and I continue using my old phone so I doupt they will refund me.

For your iPhone you should call again just to make sure they didn't screw up your order.

[TorontoEh]

hey guys...for all of you who posted above and are waiting for the iphone to ship from rogers/fido.... did you had to signup for data or were you okay'ed to get one w/o data plan for $249 ?

[shoei]

hey guys...for all of you who posted above and are waiting for the iphone to ship from rogers/fido.... did you had to signup for data or were you okay'ed to get one w/o data plan for $249 ?
i had to sign data for mine he wouldnt give it to me without the data :( boooo

[eville]

How can I get the $5 credit off the $15 vision pack at TSCC?

i would like to know this as well:)

[ai_c]

Did you have to renew your contract? I'm currently paying more for an inferior plan, so I'd like to switch to this, but I don't want to extend my contract - I may switch from Fido to Rogers because Fido's phone selection is subpar.

I still have a contract with them, just renewed it last year. As far as I know, as long as you still have a contract with them, you can upgrade/downgrade your plan.

[darkman007e]

hey guys...for all of you who posted above and are waiting for the iphone to ship from rogers/fido.... did you had to signup for data or were you okay'ed to get one w/o data plan for $249 ?
With Fido it's only in store that you have to sign up for a data plan.

[zabuza]

I still have a contract with them, just renewed it last year. As far as I know, as long as you still have a contract with them, you can upgrade/downgrade your plan.
I gave Fido a call and the lady I spoke with said I will lose my credits if I change plans. Boo!

[sinshixxi]

I gave Fido a call and the lady I spoke with said I will lose my credits if I change plans. Boo!
what u mean "lost your credit"? u mean Fido Dollar?

[sinshixxi]

i just called Fido yesterday and switch from my $30 prepaid card to this $17.50 monthly plan. with Call ID with tax is around $35.50. It is around $2 more than my old prepaid card.

anyways I got Iphone too hehe at $250 since I have $50 Fido Dollar I actually pay only $235 tax includ. (the rep said I cannot take the phone at store since i use Fido Dollar to get this phone). I need to wait 10days and pay cash to UPS guy with no extra charge.

Also my prepaid remaining amount becomes credit for my monthly plan :cheesygri

Also no fee to switch from prepaid to monthly plan with same phone#

[zabuza]

what u mean "lost your credit"? u mean Fido Dollar?
I get $10/month in credit on my account every month. If I switch to the EPP, that's gone, according to the lady I spoke with over the phone. I'll try again and see if I get any luck with another rep.

[petieboy]

Did you get your Fido bill yet?

I ordered an iPhone 3G with the EPP Plan on Sep 4... I'm still waiting for the phone, but I already got my bill last week, showing the service starting on Sep 5. So it's been almost two weeks so far paying for a service for which I was not sent the phone.

I'll probably call and ask for a credit or something.

I ordered mine on Labour Day and it arrived on the 9th. You can ask Fido to start the new plan (esp. if you have the data option) on your next billing cycle (the 26th). Your phone should arrive before then.

[Devvv]

Hi everyone!

I need some help. I'm on the Myfaves 30 plan because it works for me..I usually only call a group of people. Anyways, my plan...

Myfaves 30 = $30

125 txt/callerID/VM = $6(after $5 credit)

I'm also getting my 6pm N&W free but only until next year but my contract will expire 2011. Does anyone know if I can go onto the EPP 17 and add the myfaves feature as an option? It'll still be cheaper than what I'm paying right now. I've been a client for over 5 years...

[Acrossenger]

Sorry about newbie questions:

Can you surf the web on the laptop using N95 or iPhone? Is it through a USB port?
Is there an unlimited data plan with this EPP offer?
How fast can I go on cell surfing?
Is there a limitation of which website I go to when I use the phone as a modem?

[darkman007e]

Sorry about newbie questions:

Can you surf the web on the laptop using N95 or iPhone? Is it through a USB port?
Is there an unlimited data plan with this EPP offer?
How fast can I go on cell surfing?
Is there a limitation of which website I go to when I use the phone as a modem?
The iPhone cannot be used as a modem.

Apparently in there are rumor that AT&T and Apple are working on that, but anyway the 30$ data plan exclude modem use.

The N95 can be used as a modem.

There are no unlimited plan as far as Smartphone are concerned and even the unlimited plan for regular phone probably has a cap.

For the speed, HSDPA may go up to 7.2 Mbits or more theoretical. But the real speed mush probably be arroud 2 Mbits.

I ordered mine on Labour Day and it arrived on the 9th. You can ask Fido to start the new plan (esp. if you have the data option) on your next billing cycle (the 26th). Your phone should arrive before then.
In my case I'm probably extremely unlucky.

I've been waiting since August 31th. Now since Wednesday 10th I called and supposly my order didn't work. Today I called and it's apparently still not shipped.

That's totaly unaceptable. Come on I send my Xbox 360 to MS wednesday by UPS and it has arrived today. WTF. Supposly Fido will give me some kind of credits when I receive it, if it ever arrives one day...

[Vertigo]

The iPhone cannot be used as a modem... If it isn't jailbroken.

Fixed. Drop "iPhone 3g tether" into google for details.

[RaTeD]

DO you need to have a membership with airmiles to be eligible for this deal? I dont have one and I am wondering if Fido/Rogers would ask me for it if I called in for the deal (Im a new customer)?

and when does this promotion end for rogers?

[Binden]

why are so many people choosing rogers over fido? Fido has unlim after 5pm vs 6 and has per second...

[Andro]

why are so many people choosing rogers over fido? Fido has unlim after 5pm vs 6 and has per second...

I have unlimited evenings after 5pm with Rogers...

[antibact]

why are so many people choosing rogers over fido? Fido has unlim after 5pm vs 6 and has per second...

Fido has no Blackberry options so that is an issue for some. Also with Fido, by default you have access to a smaller cell network and have to pay extra to access the expanded Rogers network.

[Trihard]

Dearest forum..
ha

I am new to post, but have been looking at the site for a bit. My question which I cant seem to find is this. I am new to owning a cell. I have not had one forever, but Im now 29 and cant seem to not have one now with the new job i got. Heres my deal. I have an eye disease and really need a larger screen cause of my crappy vison, and the iphone touch which i have used is great for me with its larger icons and no smal keys or numbers. So for me size matters, and bigger is better for me. What I reallly want to know tho, is how much approx will an iphone cost me per month to have, after i pay the intial buy it price and sign on for 3 years. I just want to know what my montly bill will run around and is it wort it to get the 30 dollar 6 gig deal before the 30th and what plans are deals or what not, if you have one could you please give me an idea

thanks so much

[ardor]

The problem is that the incoming is limited and not free.:mad:

[RaTeD]

Does Anyone Know When This Promotion With Rogers Will End??

[antibact]

Dearest forum..
ha

I am new to post, but have been looking at the site for a bit. My question which I cant seem to find is this. I am new to owning a cell. I have not had one forever, but Im now 29 and cant seem to not have one now with the new job i got. Heres my deal. I have an eye disease and really need a larger screen cause of my crappy vison, and the iphone touch which i have used is great for me with its larger icons and no smal keys or numbers. So for me size matters, and bigger is better for me. What I reallly want to know tho, is how much approx will an iphone cost me per month to have, after i pay the intial buy it price and sign on for 3 years. I just want to know what my montly bill will run around and is it wort it to get the 30 dollar 6 gig deal before the 30th and what plans are deals or what not, if you have one could you please give me an idea

thanks so much

I just signed up and got the following:

$17.50 EPP Plan
$15.00 iPhone Value Pack - Call Display, Visual Voicemail, Text Messaging
$30.00 6GB Data Plain
$6.95 System Access Fee
$0.50 911 Service
+ Taxes
---------------------------------
~$80 / month

Note - New customer so nothing available from retentions unfortunately

[Trihard]

thanks so much aantibact. that helps a lot.

one more question. Is it worth getting the 6 gig or could i get away with the 2 gig for 15, i read a big articall that of all iphone users 95 percent dont go over using 1 gig a month and of all the users only 1 guy has gone over the 6 gig, ha

[Rehan]

thanks so much aantibact. that helps a lot.

one more question. Is it worth getting the 6 gig or could i get away with the 2 gig for 15, i read a big articall that of all iphone users 95 percent dont go over using 1 gig a month and of all the users only 1 guy has gone over the 6 gig, ha The $15 is for 2 MB, not 2 GB. That should make your decision easy. ;)

[maritrunks]

Ok, so I called the third time to rogers retentions and this is what I got

250 Daytime + 25 bonus
Unlimited Evenings and Weekends (after 8pm)
Free CID and VM
First 3 Months Unlimited Calling
First Month free

$15/month
+ SAF 6.95
+ 911 0.50
+ Taxes
= $25.37

Even though my evenings start at 8pm, I'm still happy with this plan because I barely use my phone during the day, so I jumped on it.

[sPiKyAZN]

Ok, so I called the third time to rogers retentions and this is what I got

250 Daytime + 25 bonus
Unlimited Evenings and Weekends (after 8pm)
Free CID and VM
First 3 Months Unlimited Calling
First Month free

$15/month
+ SAF 6.95
+ 911 0.50
+ Taxes
= $25.37

Even though my evenings start at 8pm, I'm still happy with this plan because I barely use my phone during the day, so I jumped on it.

How long have you been with rogers?

[kdotc]

this iphone wait is ridiculous..i was promised it would b here yesterday which is friday and i called to cancel my account becasue i think goin with rogers is better...1st call i get hung up after sayin i want to cancel...2nd times she said she'll transfer me but hangs up on me...3rd time gave me transfers me but cancel department won't pick up same with 4th time and i got hung up on... i hate fido's service now

[coconut10]

does anyone know when the rogers deal expires?? My mom wants this plan and we tried to call in today to get it and the customer service rep couldn't even find this plan in her computer (said it doesnt exist):S

[royalkps]

i got this plan on fido
its basically better with fido because of per second billing
and evenings start at 5
with rogers its start at 6

[RaTeD]

does anyone know when the rogers deal expires?? My mom wants this plan and we tried to call in today to get it and the customer service rep couldn't even find this plan in her computer (said it doesnt exist):S

anyone?????

[maritrunks]

How long have you been with rogers?

6 Years

[ds0831]

Sept 30th if I rem correctly. If u're calling to Rogers ask them to transfer u to customer relations. They're much more knowledgeable and lenient when it comes to giving credits and stuff.

[ds0831]

DO you need to have a membership with airmiles to be eligible for this deal? I dont have one and I am wondering if Fido/Rogers would ask me for it if I called in for the deal (Im a new customer)?

and when does this promotion end for rogers?

Ya u do need to be with airmiles. Just sign up online, it's free and u get a # right away. Deal ends Sept 30th if I rem correctly.

[jbialy]

i just got this plan. Was with pc mobile pay as you go before so this was a new activation. After a bit of bargaining with the agent I got the following:

killer plan (3 year contract) features:
- unlimited eve/weekends starting at 5pm
- 200 daytime minutes
- cid / vm (no text msgs except incoming)
- 6 months unlimited calling
- free sony ericsson w380i w/ extra accessories
- no activation fees

$36 / month tax/fees included.

Never had a plan before, any comments/suggestions? I have 14 days to cancel :)

[RaTeD]

Sept 30th if I rem correctly. If u're calling to Rogers ask them to transfer u to customer relations. They're much more knowledgeable and lenient when it comes to giving credits and stuff.

They dont give credits to new customers though, or do they?

[lunaris]

They dont give credits to new customers though, or do they?

if they do im switching from pay as you go.. id kill for this plan if it was 20 with saf AND taxes lol

[RaTeD]

Can someone tell me what number to call to get this deal with Rogers? (I've never been with rogers before)

thanks

[MiniOnslow]

Can someone tell me what number to call to get this deal with Rogers? (I've never been with rogers before)

thanks

try calling 1-866-727-2141. i called the regular customer service line to inquire about my bill on this EPP plan and they transferred me there. worth a shot. also i believe this does expire on sept.30.

if you want to go in store, i went to a wireless wave at costco and signed up for this plan. I just said i wanted the rogers EPP plan and they knew what i was talking about.

on a side note, for those who did sign up for this plan, check your first bill as they charged me an extra $7 for the 6pm evenings and weekends. i called and they credited and readjusted to be included. just a heads up just in case.

[goldeneyed]

Does FIDO allow you to sign up your airmiles card for this plan so you can earn points, or is it only Rogers?

[coconut10]

ahh I don't get it, it expires september 30th, but when I call in about it the woman has no idea what it is and has no record of it on her computer at all. She said the lsat plan similar to this one was in may! Are you sure you can do it over the phone? The rep said it could be just an in store special:S

[nx6288]

ahh I don't get it, it expires september 30th, but when I call in about it the woman has no idea what it is and has no record of it on her computer at all. She said the lsat plan similar to this one was in may! Are you sure you can do it over the phone? The rep said it could be just an in store special:S

just got a bad rep, try calling in again.

[coconut10]

just got a bad rep, try calling in again.

lol thats very possible. I hate how everytime you call you get different information from different people! It's like they are all educated on the information differently.

Anyways, does anyone know of any other EPP's available from rogers right now?? Like one that maybe includes caller id?

[bubble_tea]

I see you can get this plan at the fido site now... through new customer.
Is there any difference by doing it online? Like maybe no activation/setup fee?

[RaTeD]

I see you can get this plan at the fido site now... through new customer.
Is there any difference by doing it online? Like maybe no activation/setup fee?

you cant get it online...you have to call in

[betasharp]

you cant get it online...you have to call in

Actually, the plan is listed on the fido website. Check it out if you don't believe it.

[bubble_tea]

you cant get it online...you have to call in

..I still see you can. I selected 'Alberta' under monthly plans.
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After selecting the 17.50, you can continue on to phone and add-ons.
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Maybe just no activation fee?
But the waiting for the phone in mail is kinda =S

[darkman007e]

..I still see you can. I selected 'Alberta' under monthly plans.
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After selecting the 17.50, you can continue on to phone and add-ons.
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Maybe just no activation fee?
But the waiting for the phone in mail is kinda =S
That new cause 2 weeks ago, you had to call.

[RaTeD]

That new cause 2 weeks ago, you had to call.

yea..looks like you could order it online...thats news to me

[wing0]

I'm just curious...
If a plan requires a contract, where would it state that?

[RaTeD]

I'm just curious...
If a plan requires a contract, where would it state that?

it would be stated in the terms and conditions

[StoneColdWhat]

threads a bit long to read all of, but this doesn't have CD/Vm right ? And how many out going txt do you get or do you have to pay for that too ?

[lifeflayer]

no vm/cid/text

[keitaro]

do you still get phone discounts with this plan?

[prying eyes]

I would say CANCEL asap, as i don't see any daytime minutes. So after 6 months, dont get surprised to get a bill in four digits, as you were so used the unlimited calling and forget to change ur calling habits after ur free trial period ends....:lol:

i just got this plan. Was with pc mobile pay as you go before so this was a new activation. After a bit of bargaining with the agent I got the following:

killer plan (3 year contract) features:
- unlimited eve/weekends starting at 5pm
- cid / vm (no text msgs except incoming)
- 6 months unlimited calling
- free sony ericsson w380i w/ extra accessories
- no activation fees

$36 / month tax/fees included.

Never had a plan before, any comments/suggestions? I have 14 days to cancel :)

[jbialy]

Fixed my original post. I forgot to mention the 200 daytime minutes.

I would say CANCEL asap, as i don't see any daytime minutes. So after 6 months, dont get surprised to get a bill in four digits, as you were so used the unlimited calling and forget to change ur calling habits after ur free trial period ends....:lol:

[RaTeD]

I have a question...with Rogers do you get to choose the cellphone number you want, and if yes when do you get to choose it? I ordered this plan and a cellphone with Rogers over the phone and I forgot to mention that I wanted to choose a number. Maybe I should call back?

[monarch0300]

Here's what I got, in response to calling to cancel to take the telus $50/mo student deal incl data:

Student My10, 450 anytime minutes, 10 ppl Canada-wide, unlimited incoming all the time, evenings/weekends at 6 (or 5, can't remember)
(I need this for long distance)
6gb data plan
Call ID
Voice mail
125 text messages
3 year term
$63 + tax including all fees. I can break down the actual discounts I received on everything that came out to this price, but I called back to retentions and the girl said you can't do any better than this, I'm reporting the girl that gave this to you because she gave more discount than we're allowed to.

Gonna take them up on it today with an iPhone. Anyone done better? I need a new phone desperately!

Should also mention this account has been open for 10 years, I was added on the family plan 3ish years ago and I guilt tripped them with this.

[cruisx]

Ok after being on the phone with rogers the past few days for I don't know how many hours I finally have this got the 6gb for 15 dollars a month getting a 15 dollar credit a month

200 weekday mins
unlimited evenings and weekends from 6pm
Call Display with Name Display
Enhanced Voicemail
125 Text Messages
WhoCalled
Mobile Backup

so it's 17.50 + 11 value pack + 30 data plan +6.95 + 0.50 - 10 credit on value pack - 15 credit on data plan

comes out to like 45 or so with taxes a month which I find to be an AMAZING deal

THAts sweet =D how long have you been with rogers?

[monarch0300]

Here's what I got, in response to calling to cancel to take the telus $50/mo student deal incl data:

Student My10, 450 anytime minutes, 10 ppl Canada-wide, unlimited incoming all the time, evenings/weekends at 6 (or 5, can't remember)
(I need this for long distance)
6gb data plan
Call ID
Voice mail
125 text messages
3 year term
$63 + tax including all fees. I can break down the actual discounts I received on everything that came out to this price, but I called back to retentions and the girl said you can't do any better than this, I'm reporting the girl that gave this to you because she gave more discount than we're allowed to.

Gonna take them up on it today with an iPhone. Anyone done better? I need a new phone desperately!

Should also mention this account has been open for 10 years, I was added on the family plan 3ish years ago and I guilt tripped them with this.

Just resigning tonight with this deal, also got them to waive the sys-activation for 1 year. $56 + tax then $63 + tax in the 2nd two years.

[Dirty Sanchez]

if i am on this plan, would i still qualify for the $50 rebate on the iphone?

i think it needs to be at least $30 or $35 per month to get it, but with an $11 value pack and system access fee that pushes my bill past $40 with tax!

So anyone know if they go by your monthly bill amount, or the plan amount?

[yell0w_c0w]

If I'm currently on a contract with Bell, like maybe 24 months left to go, would Fido help me refund the cancellation fee? I know Telus made me an offer to do so recently...

This EPP looks hot to me :)

[Kaitlyn]

dirty - they go by your monthly voice plan excluding extras, so you do not qualify

[chinese_n]

Hi. i am forever greatful for this forum and this thread.

I have trying in vain to get an iphone for the promo price. I am on a corporate plan $18. It has been hell trying to get the damn phone.

After about 8 or 9 phone calls and speaking to who knows how many people I have finally got down to this...

17.50
200 mins + 50 min bonus
6pm evening
cid
vm
rogers to rogers
ld 30 cents/min
+ 30 6gb data plan
+ 6.95 saf
+ .50 911 fee

iphone 349 8gb
n95 199

the rep offered a 3 month credit of 17.50 per month (52.50 in total) but spread over the three months.

this seems good. but i dont know. i seriously need some help because i need to get this taken care of before the end of the month.

just for kicks. my previous plan was this

$18
200 min
unltd weekends
vm
network features ( i dont even know what this means)
exact pricing (per second after the first minutes i think)
detailed billing
cnd ld 10 cents/min
usa ld 15 cents/min
+ $5 for unltd evening
+ 6.95 saf
+ .50 911 fee

Help! I am doing better or breaking even? I can live with the new plan because it seems better but more importantly, is that a fair price for the iphone?

thanks for reading all of this!

[Binden]

All i want from rogers is a match to fido's 5pm unlimited start.

i got through to retentions and the dude could not do it. He said there were no codes that could credit back a 5pm start.

Is this true?


the only reason i want rogers over fido is for the nokia 5310...ughhh

[darkman007e]

Wow I can't believe I might have to wait until something like Septembre 30th for my freking iPhone.

That's a month and only today the guy told me it was supposly back order. WTF. I know the iPhone is very popular but when you say max Septembre 10th and after September 23th you still can ship the item and the best you can do is give a freking 10$ credit that's really ridiculous and unacceptable.

[kewong]

All i want from rogers is a match to fido's 5pm unlimited start.

i got through to retentions and the dude could not do it. He said there were no codes that could credit back a 5pm start.

Is this true?


the only reason i want rogers over fido is for the nokia 5310...ughhh

I have called several time. The first few times I got the same answer... finally i told to this lady who agreed add the 5pm feature for me. It costs me $2 but she is willing to put a 10% off my $17.50 basic plan.... which means starting from 5pm feature costs me only $0.25. I can live with that.

[thehockeyguy]

just switched to this deal from my fido-to-fido plan... hopefully it's a good choice.. :)

[william555]

Switched my plan from 20/200 to this one. I was already on a 3yr contract, so for the remaining time, i'm on this new plan.

Fido CSR couldn't have been any easier to talk to.

[tigger03]

Hi. i am forever greatful for this forum and this thread.

After about 8 or 9 phone calls and speaking to who knows how many people I have finally got down to this...

17.50
200 mins + 50 min bonus
6pm evening
cid
vm
rogers to rogers
ld 30 cents/min
+ 30 6gb data plan
+ 6.95 saf
+ .50 911 fee

iphone 349 8gb
n95 199



That's a pretty good plan, actually. I still think you're paying a lot for the iphone (fido was giving it for $249, if I remember correctly). The N95 is pretty decent, too.

[RaTeD]

So rogers wont allow you to attach 'corporate plan services' to your online account right? That means I wont be able to view my bills online!

[surgimus]

Nice work, I have a very similar plan that I just got within the last week. Instead of the 450 min my10, they offered me 400 min my5, but I did get 1000 long distance minutes anywhere. When coupled with R2R, it is kind of similar. Also got 6gb and the iphone value pack with 2500 texts, visual voicemail, callid and all that. Good to see other people getting amazing plans.

Mine comes up to under 60 after taxes.

Here's what I got, in response to calling to cancel to take the telus $50/mo student deal incl data:

Student My10, 450 anytime minutes, 10 ppl Canada-wide, unlimited incoming all the time, evenings/weekends at 6 (or 5, can't remember)
(I need this for long distance)
6gb data plan
Call ID
Voice mail
125 text messages
3 year term
$63 + tax including all fees. I can break down the actual discounts I received on everything that came out to this price, but I called back to retentions and the girl said you can't do any better than this, I'm reporting the girl that gave this to you because she gave more discount than we're allowed to.

Gonna take them up on it today with an iPhone. Anyone done better? I need a new phone desperately!

Should also mention this account has been open for 10 years, I was added on the family plan 3ish years ago and I guilt tripped them with this.

[mikethewolf]

I called retentions a couple times, and ended up with this for 3y

200 daytime min
Evenings @6
CID
VM
500 txt (carried over from before)
6 GB Data

43.50 before tax/SAF/911
SAF waived for 1y
Free Blackberry Pearl 8110 (which I'm selling if anyone is interested)

[LimitedEdition]

Since people have 2 weeks to cancel a new plan. Is there anyway to neogotiate some perks after signing a brand new contract? Interested in getting more texts, callerID, voicemail etc etc.

Also on Fido with the Iphone, is visual voice mail additional cost? How do you set it up?

[3rdparty]

Trying to sign up for a new account. I've called about 5 times so far, using different methods (new account, business service), and also trying to get to retentions under the pretense of cancelling my wife's account.

The best I've been able to do so far is:


EPP $17.50 + SAF + 911
$30 6gb iPhone
$15 Visual Voicemail 'value' pack

$350 16gb iPhone

less $10 monthly service credit
3 months unlimited calling
first month of 17.50 waived/refunded
no activation fee

free incoming is $10 /month, which the rep suggested I wait to add after the 3 months of unlimited calling

Basically I'm looking at $70/month plus taxes

I've asked numerous reps about adding 5pm weeknights, and all have said its not possible, although people have reported being able to add it for $2

I'd love to be able to get this pricing inclusive of 5pm weekends and unlimited network calling, although it may be tough as a new customer. I may have to try to renegotiate after 3 or 6 months, although I'll be in contract at that point.

Aside from continuing to call 1-888-ROGERS2 and saying "cancel service" at the voice prompt, does anyone have any further suggestions?

Supposedly the rep is calling me back this evening to confirm if I want to go ahead, although I'll be surprised if he does.

Its amazing how different the answers you get are from different Rogers reps - its also pretty clear within the first 10 seconds of the call if they know what they are talking about and will be able to pull any strings.

Thanks

[Amuse]

Update ==> Special regional EPP plan for Manitoba and Saskatchewan is also back! Fido only!

You get 250 weekday minutes, unlimited evenings & weekends from 5pm, and unlimited fido to rogers/fido calls for $20.00! Only valid on a 2 or 3 year contract!

http://i33.tinypic.com/f553t3.jpgI'm interested in this one. Can I get this in BC? Anybody know?

[monarch0300]

Nice work, I have a very similar plan that I just got within the last week. Instead of the 450 min my10, they offered me 400 min my5, but I did get 1000 long distance minutes anywhere. When coupled with R2R, it is kind of similar. Also got 6gb and the iphone value pack with 2500 texts, visual voicemail, callid and all that. Good to see other people getting amazing plans.

Mine comes up to under 60 after taxes.

Called in and did even better, just got them to knock of SAF for a year and take a couple more bucks off of the calling features.

Including all fees and taxes (5% in Alberta): $57.23

[chinese_n]

Hello

This is the deal that I just got.
Rogers epp
17.50
200 mins + 50 bonus mins
cid
vm
r2r
+ 6.95 saf
+ .50 911 fee
+ 6gb/$30
= 54.95
+ 3.84pst
+ 2.75gst
=61.54
bonus credit of 17.50 for 3 months
n95 for $99 admin fee waived.

not bad considering i believe that i am in the lowest tier and have only been with rogers since feb or this year!
i couldnt get txt or ld added but i was tired of calling back for the last month. i'll try for txt further down the line...

thx rfd!

[wavyhair]

Thanks for the info re: this plan. After calling three times, I finally got someone who knew what I was talking about. Switched over from one of the regular plans and after EPP + SAF + $.50 + VM/CID/125 texts + tax, it'll be about $27 for me. Way better than what I was paying before.

[S.Chan]

I'm interested in this one. Can I get this in BC? Anybody know?

It's clearly stated in the OP: only valid in SK and MB. So, you can't get it in BC.

[brokekid]

That's a sweet mother of a deal :eek:...$15 discount for data!!!!!!

Can people confirm that they are offering the 6GB data for $15?? Currently with Fido, plan expiring in Dec, so this might be right time if this deal is being offered.:)

I called retentions a couple times, and ended up with this for 3y

200 daytime min
Evenings @6
CID
VM
500 txt (carried over from before)
6 GB Data

43.50 before tax/SAF/911
SAF waived for 1y
Free Blackberry Pearl 8110 (which I'm selling if anyone is interested)

[jeremy31]

Thanks for the info re: this plan. After calling three times, I finally got someone who knew what I was talking about. Switched over from one of the regular plans and after EPP + SAF + $.50 + VM/CID/125 texts + tax, it'll be about $27 for me. Way better than what I was paying before.

Did you signup for 3 years contract?

[chinese_n]

why would you go 6gb instead of Vision on the n95

I wanted to get the 6gb b/c I wanted to have it on my account for later on. I do plan on getting an Iphone at some point. This just wasnt the time b/c they wouldnt budge off the crazy prices. But now I have more or less the best data plan out there on my account.

[dren]

Can i add Unlimited incoming Mins

and maybe some canadian long - d Mins to the
Fido

or Rogers


17.50 plan?

thanks

[mikethewolf]

That's a sweet mother of a deal :eek:...$15 discount for data!!!!!!

Can people confirm that they are offering the 6GB data for $15?? Currently with Fido, plan expiring in Dec, so this might be right time if this deal is being offered.:)

Its not a $15 discount on data, only $5 on data

I started with EPP (17.50)
added the $11 CID, VM, 125 txt
$10 credit
added 6gb data $30
$5 credit

total = 43.50


(he then offered to just take my corporate business plan, with the 500txt option, apply the $10 discount for early evenings, txt, and CID/VM, and add data at 25, still worked out to be 43.50)

[zend]

I posted earlier, telling you guys that i would keep you updated on the status of my iphone delivery, it was supposed to come yesterday and of course it didn't, so i called and the rep said that it would come today for sure b4 5PM, and if it does not, then we'll just place another order.

Why would they do that, why dont they just send the iphone on my current order.
Will keep u posted

Thanks


Zend

[darkman007e]

I posted earlier, telling you guys that i would keep you updated on the status of my iphone delivery, it was supposed to come yesterday and of course it didn't, so i called and the rep said that it would come today for sure b4 5PM, and if it does not, then we'll just place another order.

Why would they do that, why dont they just send the iphone on my current order.
Will keep u posted

Thanks


Zend
Good luck.

Still waiting after 27 days and like 8 calls. Now they said October 3rd.

[604girl]

:mad: I posted earlier, telling you guys that i would keep you updated on the status of my iphone delivery, it was supposed to come yesterday and of course it didn't, so i called and the rep said that it would come today for sure b4 5PM, and if it does not, then we'll just place another order.

Why would they do that, why dont they just send the iphone on my current order.
Will keep u posted

Thanks


Zend

When did you order your iphone?
I ordered a 8gb on sept 19 the rep said 2-5 days still no iphone right now. I called in and a rep said i will recieve by sept 30

[darkman007e]

:mad:

When did you order your iphone?
I ordered a 8gb on sept 19 the rep said 2-5 days still no iphone right now. I called in and a rep said i will recieve by sept 30
Dont even be suprise if you don't get it by October 15.

Supplosly in the states the availibility is also low. Since the beginning of the month, Best Buy US has start selling them instore so thay may be the cause of the low availibility. There are also rumor that the 8GB might get discontinued and the 32GB should be release.

But even the new iPod Touch is available in 8GB.

[skyc280]

tried to get this plan + value pack with even 10.00 credit and fido retention wouldn't even budge

i am on month to month right now

been with fido for over 8 years :mad:

[604girl]

Dont even be suprise if you don't get it by October 15.

Supplosly in the states the availibility is also low. Since the beginning of the month, Best Buy US has start selling them instore so thay may be the cause of the low availibility. There are also rumor that the 8GB might get discontinued and the 32GB should be release.

But even the new iPod Touch is available in 8GB.


that really sucks...
if that is true i hate how they like promise on this date etc
its not fair that they count on the day you order for the 15 days return policy
hope i get the phone soon

[zend]

To 604girl, i ordered the 8GB on sept 16th, i called Fido today and they said they have a massive back log of 8GB iphones, so he said give it another week or so, i didn't know what to make of it, i think it will take longer than a week.
btw, i also heard that the 8GB is going to be phased out for the 16GB and 32GB.


Zend

[RaTeD]

Am I right in understanding that a corporate plan and Employee Purchase Plan mean the same thing?

[ramaslamma]

Is the $20 Killer Plan still valid? Nothing on the site?

[Rehan]

Is the $20 Killer Plan still valid? Nothing on the site? The $20 killer plan was never valid for you in Toronto. The $17.50 plan for Ontario (and other provinces) is still being advertised on Fido.ca.

[StoneColdWhat]

sounds like they offered me the avg plan that everyone is getting

the $17.50 epp + $11 text/CD/VM, I don't really have a use for VM and text doesn't seem to be enough, I wish there was a package for txt/CD. Is it possible to get them to waive the system access fee ? I'd be switching from telus.

[3rdparty]

After about 12 calls (and different information each time - some totally head scratching), I told a rep what I had been offered on previous calls and she set it up for me (new customer/account signup):

- 17.50 EPP
- 5pm* weeknights included
- 6gb data $30
- $299* 16gb iPhone
- $15 VVM pack
- $10 monthly credit
- $20 credit for first month service
- 3 months unlimited calling
- no activation fee
- requested a 416 number, however if I don't like what they assign me I can call back and change it at no charge (which may be a regular Rogers policy)

* I confirmed both of these things 3 times, however I'm expecting to spend another 1-3 hours on the phone with Rogers sorting this out when my first bill arrives.

It really comes down to the rep who you speak with. As everyone says, if you don't like what is being offered, politely say you will think about it and call back and then try again. Took me ~12 calls to get this.

Some "interesting" and varied (mis)information provided to me by different reps:

- iPhone uses 200kb every time it starts up (?!) and 300kb for a youtube video, so 6gb/month isn't very much overall
- 5pm weeknights aren't possible on this plan, or are an extra $9, $5, or $2 / month
- Since the iPhone is out of stock, I have to go into a retail location to order, they can't place a back order over the phone

Regarding the 30 days / 30 minutes return policy; it starts when the phone ships out, and each text message (sent? received?) represents 1 minute of usage, however data is not counted.

[whabs]

:(

Was anyone from Quebec able to get AT LEAST free caller id!

And they don't want to match fido about the evening hour ! wich starts at 5PM with fido and 6PM with rogers.. at least where I live.

I already have 2 lines.

[engineeringsux]

Hey guys,

Whats better the 20$ Killer Fido Plan OR

25$ FOR

250 Daytime minutes
Free CID
Evenings & Weekends @ 6PM
Unlimited Incoming
Free Rogers 2 Rogers

Note that, if I want to switch to the 20$ Killer plan I would have to pay 200$ Rogers termination fee.

[Jon Lai]

Hey guys,

Whats better the 20$ Killer Fido Plan OR

25$ FOR

250 Daytime minutes
Free CID
Evenings & Weekends @ 6PM
Unlimited Incoming
Free Rogers 2 Rogers

Note that, if I want to switch to the 20$ Killer plan I would have to pay 200$ Rogers termination fee.

What's the $20 killer plan? I thought it was $17.50

[McLaren__F1]

What's the $20 killer plan? I thought it was $17.50

its on the first page.

[RCMP1234]

Hello, this is a dumb question, but can anyone tell me how to tell how many minutes I have used so far (for my Rogers plan)?

Thanks

[Senk]

I don't see how this deal is that much better than that
the $20 My5 plan that I saw in a brochure I picked up in
a Rogers store yesterday.

It has 200 weekday min + 50 min bonus
Unlimited EW starting at 6 pm
Unlimtede local talk, text, pic and video messages to any 5 numbers
SAF and 911 fees - $7.45

So to me it looks like you get an extra 50 minutes
plus the unlimited local My5 for only $2.50.

Am I missing something?

[KrayZeeMofo]

I don't see how this deal is that much better than that
the $20 My5 plan that I saw in a brochure I picked up in
a Rogers store yesterday.

It has 200 weekday min + 50 min bonus
Unlimited EW starting at 6 pm
Unlimtede local talk, text, pic and video messages to any 5 numbers
SAF and 911 fees - $7.45

So to me it looks like you get an extra 50 minutes
plus the unlimited local My5 for only $2.50.

Am I missing something?


actually, that IS quite a good deal (mainly b/c of the text and unlim. everything to any 5 numbers). was it just in a brochure? have you seen it anywhere else?

thanks

[Senk]

actually, that IS quite a good deal (mainly b/c of the text and unlim. everything to any 5 numbers). was it just in a brochure? have you seen it anywhere else?

thanks

That's what I thought. I saw it in a brochure I picked up at lunch yesterday.
I was at both The Source and a Rogers store so come to think of it, I'm not certain at which place I grabbed. It's only a couple of blocks away so I will run down and double check the report back.

[andjules]

I don't see how this deal is that much better than that
the $20 My5 plan that I saw in a brochure I picked up in
a Rogers store yesterday.

It has 200 weekday min + 50 min bonus
Unlimited EW starting at 6 pm
Unlimtede local talk, text, pic and video messages to any 5 numbers
SAF and 911 fees - $7.45

that sounds fishy - it's basically the current my5-$35 plan, but better if evenings & weekends start at 6pm...

[Senk]

I just got back. I went to both The Source and the Rogers Wireless store and they both had brochures showing the $20 My5 plan I detailed above.

At both stores I verbally confirmed with the salesperson that the plan is still available and it is not expiring at the end of the month.

I am in Winnipeg so I am not sure if this is a Manitoba only offering.

[KrayZeeMofo]

I just got back. I went to both The Source and the Rogers Wireless store and they both had brochures showing the $20 My5 plan I detailed above.

At both stores I verbally confirmed with the salesperson that the plan is still available and it is not expiring at the end of the month.

I am in Winnipeg so I am not sure if this is a Manitoba only offering.

thanks a lot for the verification :).

i'm wondering though, as you said, if it is ONLY in Manitoba...

[S.Chan]

I don't see how this deal is that much better than that
the $20 My5 plan that I saw in a brochure I picked up in
a Rogers store yesterday.

It has 200 weekday min + 50 min bonus
Unlimited EW starting at 6 pm
Unlimtede local talk, text, pic and video messages to any 5 numbers
SAF and 911 fees - $7.45

So to me it looks like you get an extra 50 minutes
plus the unlimited local My5 for only $2.50.

Am I missing something?

That plan is exactly like the MB/SK $20 Killer Plan then; except that is has My5 instead of unlimited F2R/F2F and has EW at 6pm instead of 5pm.

[RaTeD]

no

what a useless and irrelevent post

[Acrossenger]

I need people's help ASAP.

Q: Is this 6gig plan a viable substitute to my home Internet connection for my home PC?
Yes, especially if you're unlucky enough to be stuck with dial-up or satellite, or if you need a more "portable" version of your Internet connection.


I have a Nokia N95 and I called rogers to confirm that I can do tethering on $30/6GB data plan. I was told NO NO NO. Rogers Data Deptartment told me I will be charged based on # of KB I use. Is this true? I am also having difficulties connecting my laptop to the phone using Nokia PC Suite. It seems software needs access point / username and password info.

The $30 data plan expires tonight. So I need some help fast if I am to make this happen.

[can't get 'nough dealz]

according to all my employee brochures, it clearly says TETHERING is allowed.

[Binden]

Just signed on for the basic EPP plan + CID/VM/125txts packfor $11 and a Nokia 5310 for $19. Plan is $40.26 with taxes/SAF/911.

After three calls, they still wouldn't budge on matching fido's 5pm early start...lame.

I still cant believe how much their regular plan offerings cost....its ridiculous. But i guess now they got me for 3yrs...ugghh, that's such a long time.

[Amuse]

I want to sign with Fido for a 3 year contract with a $17.50 EPP plan. When is the deadline for this plan? I heard it is today and I heard it is Oct 31st.

Also, I want to get an 8gb iphone for $199 by signing a new contract at Fido, so I can just go to the Fido store, and they can get me the iPhone and EPP plan at that moment? Or do I need to call into a Fido CSR to sign new contract/EPP plan/get iphone?

[Ninjai]

I heard it was october the 31st but then I could be wrong it wouldn't hurt to just call and ask in. While you talk to them ask them about your question :p

[engineeringsux]

25$ FOR

250 Daytime minutes
Free CID
Evenings & Weekends @ 6PM
Unlimited Incoming
Free Rogers 2 Rogers

Any good?:lol:

[RaTeD]

I heard it was october the 31st but then I could be wrong it wouldn't hurt to just call and ask in. While you talk to them ask them about your question :p

October 31st according to their website

[RaTeD]

btw, can someone please clarify. For the Rogers 17.50 EPP plan is it unlimited weekends or unlimited weekends after 6?

[peroxide8888]

I want to sign with Fido for a 3 year contract with a $17.50 EPP plan. When is the deadline for this plan? I heard it is today and I heard it is Oct 31st.

Also, I want to get an 8gb iphone for $199 by signing a new contract at Fido, so I can just go to the Fido store, and they can get me the iPhone and EPP plan at that moment? Or do I need to call into a Fido CSR to sign new contract/EPP plan/get iphone?
I picked up an 8GB iPhone in-store with the EPP plan (aka "Killer Offer") last Sunday, and it's $249 without a data plan (I don't need it). Otherwise it's $199 with any data plan, and I was told today is the last day to get the $30/6GB data offer.

[Senk]

btw, can someone please clarify. For the Rogers 17.50 EPP plan is it unlimited weekends or unlimited weekends after 6?

I'm 99% certain that it's unlimited weekday evenings starting at 6 as well as unlimited weekends (6 pm Friday until 7 am Monday).

If it was only unlimited after 6 pm on weekends, I imagine they would describe at unlimited evenings starting at 6 and not even mention weekends.

[monarch0300]

Okay, just got off the phone with Rogers for what will probably be the last time, I think I managed to get every single discount mentioned in this thread:

My10 Canadawide plan (need this as I'm a student living away from home)
450 anytime minutes
Unlimited incoming calls (had them waive the LOCAL part of this to be unlimited from anywhere in Canada)
5pm Evenings + weekends
$45 - $15 credit
$9 5pm -$10 credit
Features:
Call ID
Voicemail
125 Txt messages
$11 - $7 credit

6gb data plan
$30 - $15 credit

911 $0.50
SAF $7.00 -$7.00 credit (1 year only)

Debits: $45 + $10 + $11 + $30 + $0.50 + $7 = $103.50
Credits: $15 + $10 + $15 + $7(1yr) + $7 = $54.00(1yr), $47 (yr 2 and 3)

Total: $49.50 (1 Yr), $56.50 (Yr 2 + 3) + taxes.

[annimei]

this is 100%..
only available on 3yr terms..


Fido
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the second)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 5pm-8am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 5pm-8am
Weekends = Friday from 5pm - Monday from 8am


Rogers
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the min)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 6pm-7am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 6pm-7am
Weekends = Friday from 6pm - Monday from 7am



IPHONE:

You may use the $17.50 plan towards the Iphone, however, the Iphone will cost you $50 more.. (with or without Data.. doesn't matter..)..

the Iphone pricing is based on the VOICE plan.. any Voiceplan $35 and higher, the cost of the Iphone is $199/$299.. any voiceplan less than $35, the cost of the Iphone is $249/$349.. and the $30/6gb Data promo has ended as of Sept 30th..

If anyone gets the iphone without the data plan is crazy! lol i've seen bills without the data sky rocketing to $700-$1300 lol so to those that got the $30 for 6gb.. GJ!!!

Oh yea, anyone that tries to trick rogers/fido and change the plan from the $35 after they have paid for the phone, to something less than $35.. will get dinged* on their bill for $50 lol :D

[GamaFu]

If I get this plan and get an iphone as well, do I need to sign two three year agreements or only one? Since both the plan and the phone are available with three year agreement, do they add up? I know it might be a stupid question, but I've never signed any phone agreement before. I want to be well-informed before I go to the fido. If they do add up, then it will be a deal breaker for me. :( Thanks.

[Amuse]

I picked up an 8GB iPhone in-store with the EPP plan (aka "Killer Offer") last Sunday, and it's $249 without a data plan (I don't need it). Otherwise it's $199 with any data plan, and I was told today is the last day to get the $30/6GB data offer.
Called Fido today and they said the $17.50 is going to end today! (But the EPP plan will extend to Nov? That's what I heard on hofo) So I got the iPhone 8GB for $249 with the $17.50 EPP plan in store today on a 3 year contract as well.
Now I want to unlock it so it can access Rogers as well. Is this Fido iPhone easily unlockable?

[GamaFu]

Called Fido today and they said the $17.50 is going to end today! (But the EPP plan will extend to Nov? That's what I heard on hofo) So I got the iPhone 8GB for $249 with the $17.50 EPP plan in store today on a 3 year contract as well.
Now I want to unlock it so it can access Rogers as well. Is this Fido iPhone easily unlockable?

On fido's Killer Plan webpage (http://www.fido.ca/web/content/planpromo/promo_q308_killeroffer), if you look at the "Terms & Conditions," it said "The $17.50 plan is available until October 31 2008 only in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec and Nova Scotia with a 3-year Fido Agreement." I hope they don't change it without notice since I haven't changed my plan to that yet. :(

[peroxide8888]

this is 100%..
only available on 3yr terms..


Fido
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the second)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 5pm-8am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 5pm-8am
Weekends = Friday from 5pm - Monday from 8am


Rogers
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the min)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 6pm-7am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 6pm-7am
Weekends = Friday from 6pm - Monday from 7am



IPHONE:

You may use the $17.50 plan towards the Iphone, however, the Iphone will cost you $50 more.. (with or without Data.. doesn't matter..)..

the Iphone pricing is based on the VOICE plan.. any Voiceplan $35 and higher, the cost of the Iphone is $199/$299.. any voiceplan less than $35, the cost of the Iphone is $249/$349.. and the $30/6gb Data promo has ended as of Sept 30th..

If anyone gets the iphone without the data plan is crazy! lol i've seen bills without the data sky rocketing to $700-$1300 lol so to those that got the $30 for 6gb.. GJ!!!

Oh yea, anyone that tries to trick rogers/fido and change the plan from the $35 after they have paid for the phone, to something less than $35.. will get dinged* on their bill for $50 lol :DThanks for the clarification.

As for the data plan, I won't need it so I didn't get it. Saves me $30/month as it were; just call customer service and have data access disabled from your account. No sky high bills if you really don't need the data.

[spider78]

I'm 99% certain that it's unlimited weekday evenings starting at 6 as well as unlimited weekends (6 pm Friday until 7 am Monday).

If it was only unlimited after 6 pm on weekends, I imagine they would describe at unlimited evenings starting at 6 and not even mention weekends.

Have people checked their bills? So according to the 24hrs paper (page 10) http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/PDF/2007/10/10/09262008.pdf ... 17.50 includes the early evenings and weekends option - at least that is how i read it.

However, i got my bill today and i was charged $7 for early evenings starting at 6pm.

Anyone else see that?

thnx

[KingCreole]

I don't see how this deal is that much better than that
the $20 My5 plan that I saw in a brochure I picked up in
a Rogers store yesterday.

It has 200 weekday min + 50 min bonus
Unlimited EW starting at 6 pm
Unlimtede local talk, text, pic and video messages to any 5 numbers
SAF and 911 fees - $7.45

So to me it looks like you get an extra 50 minutes
plus the unlimited local My5 for only $2.50.

Am I missing something?

Found details on this plan here (http://www.applicant.ca/personal-plans-manitoba-c-79_39_68.html).

Too bad, looks to be Manitoba only. Anyone think they'd match this in other provinces?

[monarch0300]

Okay, just got off the phone with Rogers for what will probably be the last time, I think I managed to get every single discount mentioned in this thread:

My10 Canadawide plan (need this as I'm a student living away from home)
450 anytime minutes
Unlimited incoming calls (had them waive the LOCAL part of this to be unlimited from anywhere in Canada)
5pm Evenings + weekends
$45 - $15 credit
$9 5pm -$10 credit
Features:
Call ID
Voicemail
125 Txt messages
$11 - $7 credit

6gb data plan
$30 - $15 credit

911 $0.50
SAF $7.00 -$7.00 credit (1 year only)

Debits: $45 + $10 + $11 + $30 + $0.50 + $7 = $103.50
Credits: $15 + $10 + $15 + $7(1yr) + $7 = $54.00(1yr), $47 (yr 2 and 3)

Total: $49.50 (1 Yr), $56.50 (Yr 2 + 3) + taxes.

Anyone manage to find any other discounts? I only have until Monday to make final changes to the plan.

[TorontoEh]

Have people checked their bills? So according to the 24hrs paper (page 10) http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/PDF/2007/10/10/09262008.pdf ... 17.50 includes the early evenings and weekends option - at least that is how i read it.

However, i got my bill today and i was charged $7 for early evenings starting at 6pm.

Anyone else see that?

thnx

that's a common billing error with robbers database....all those who I know have signed up with this plan have had to call in and explain and get the monthly credit.
you'd think they'd do atleast one thing normal with rogers......

[parapudaw]

Have people checked their bills? So according to the 24hrs paper (page 10) http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/PDF/2007/10/10/09262008.pdf ... 17.50 includes the early evenings and weekends option - at least that is how i read it.

However, i got my bill today and i was charged $7 for early evenings starting at 6pm.

Anyone else see that?

thnx

Call them and ask for a credit back ($7) they might also give you a bonus minutes for messing your billings like that. It happened to me and they gave me a 50 minute bonus, so I'm happy... for now. :)

[Impossibles]

Okay, just got off the phone with Rogers for what will probably be the last time, I think I managed to get every single discount mentioned in this thread:

My10 Canadawide plan (need this as I'm a student living away from home)
450 anytime minutes
Unlimited incoming calls (had them waive the LOCAL part of this to be unlimited from anywhere in Canada)
5pm Evenings + weekends
$45 - $15 credit
$9 5pm -$10 credit
Features:
Call ID
Voicemail
125 Txt messages
$11 - $7 credit

6gb data plan
$30 - $15 credit

911 $0.50
SAF $7.00 -$7.00 credit (1 year only)

Debits: $45 + $10 + $11 + $30 + $0.50 + $7 = $103.50
Credits: $15 + $10 + $15 + $7(1yr) + $7 = $54.00(1yr), $47 (yr 2 and 3)

Total: $49.50 (1 Yr), $56.50 (Yr 2 + 3) + taxes.

Well done. You get more minutes than I get, but I don't use up too many anyways.

FYI - one of the perks with rogers is that all incoming calls are treated as local calls, so getting them to remove the local was just a gesture from them. I know this as a fact, one of the reasons I went with rogers many years ago and not telus (which will charge you LD minutes for incoming LD calls).

[spider78]

that's a common billing error with robbers database....all those who I know have signed up with this plan have had to call in and explain and get the monthly credit.
you'd think they'd do atleast one thing normal with rogers......

Thanks guys. I will call in and get that fixed today.

I agree though - It's been very hit or miss with Rogers

[Martinga]

this is 100%..
only available on 3yr terms..


Fido
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the second)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 5pm-8am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 5pm-8am
Weekends = Friday from 5pm - Monday from 8am


Rogers
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the min)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 6pm-7am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 6pm-7am
Weekends = Friday from 6pm - Monday from 7am



IPHONE:

You may use the $17.50 plan towards the Iphone, however, the Iphone will cost you $50 more.. (with or without Data.. doesn't matter..)..

the Iphone pricing is based on the VOICE plan.. any Voiceplan $35 and higher, the cost of the Iphone is $199/$299.. any voiceplan less than $35, the cost of the Iphone is $249/$349.. and the $30/6gb Data promo has ended as of Sept 30th..

If anyone gets the iphone without the data plan is crazy! lol i've seen bills without the data sky rocketing to $700-$1300 lol so to those that got the $30 for 6gb.. GJ!!!

Oh yea, anyone that tries to trick rogers/fido and change the plan from the $35 after they have paid for the phone, to something less than $35.. will get dinged* on their bill for $50 lol :D

+1 very true

[3rdparty]

Well done. You get more minutes than I get, but I don't use up too many anyways.

FYI - one of the perks with rogers is that all incoming calls are treated as local calls, so getting them to remove the local was just a gesture from them. I know this as a fact, one of the reasons I went with rogers many years ago and not telus (which will charge you LD minutes for incoming LD calls).

What do you mean by this? Why would you pay long distance on an incoming call unless you are out of your home calling area?

Do you mean that if you receive calls anywhere in Canada (outside of your home calling area) on Rogers, it's treated as a local call and you don't pay any long distance?

[Impossibles]

Do you mean that if you receive calls anywhere in Canada (outside of your home calling area) on Rogers, it's treated as a local call and you don't pay any long distance?

Yes, that is correct.

Also, your 'local area' is defined by where you are making the call from. If you travel to say...montreal, and make calls to another number in montreal, its billed as a local call.

[monarch0300]

Well done. You get more minutes than I get, but I don't use up too many anyways.

FYI - one of the perks with rogers is that all incoming calls are treated as local calls, so getting them to remove the local was just a gesture from them. I know this as a fact, one of the reasons I went with rogers many years ago and not telus (which will charge you LD minutes for incoming LD calls).

This is not the case, there was a change made to my account itself stating that this was added as an option. This plan ONLY includes incoming from local calls, Rogers is able to make the distinction between unlimited incoming and unlimited incoming local calls but in most plans does not bill minutes for incoming distance, but in this case will bill you local minutes to receive incoming calls during the day.

[Impossibles]

This is not the case, there was a change made to my account itself stating that this was added as an option. This plan ONLY includes incoming from local calls, Rogers is able to make the distinction between unlimited incoming and unlimited incoming local calls but in most plans does not bill minutes for incoming distance, but in this case will bill you local minutes to receive incoming calls during the day.

Hmmm, interesting.

[ihsn]

this is 100%..
only available on 3yr terms..


Fido
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the second)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 5pm-8am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 5pm-8am
Weekends = Friday from 5pm - Monday from 8am


Rogers
$17.50
-200 daytime mins (by the min)
-Unlimited EVENINGS & WEEKENDS from 6pm-7am
+$6.95 SAF
+.50cent 911

Evenings = Monday-Friday 6pm-7am
Weekends = Friday from 6pm - Monday from 7am



IPHONE:

You may use the $17.50 plan towards the Iphone, however, the Iphone will cost you $50 more.. (with or without Data.. doesn't matter..)..

the Iphone pricing is based on the VOICE plan.. any Voiceplan $35 and higher, the cost of the Iphone is $199/$299.. any voiceplan less than $35, the cost of the Iphone is $249/$349.. and the $30/6gb Data promo has ended as of Sept 30th..

If anyone gets the iphone without the data plan is crazy! lol i've seen bills without the data sky rocketing to $700-$1300 lol so to those that got the $30 for 6gb.. GJ!!!

Oh yea, anyone that tries to trick rogers/fido and change the plan from the $35 after they have paid for the phone, to something less than $35.. will get dinged* on their bill for $50 lol :D
True, but cant you turn 3G off and just use it as a .. phone?

Is Bell's $7 unlimited browsing applicable on the Instinct?

[Martinga]

True, but cant you turn 3G off and just use it as a .. phone?

Is Bell's $7 unlimited browsing applicable on the Instinct?

Technically you can. I have heard that rogers doesn't always turn it off completely, so you might still get billed.
But whats the point of getting an Iphone if you simply wanna use it as a phone?
Not to mention you are gonna be tied down for another 3 years on a contract. If thats the case, at least make it worth it....


Don't know about the Instinct, but damn, its uglyyyyyyyyyyyy

[ihsn]

Technically you can. I have heard that rogers doesn't always turn it off completely, so you might still get billed.
But whats the point of getting an Iphone if you simply wanna use it as a phone?
Not to mention you are gonna be tied down for another 3 years on a contract. If thats the case, at least make it worth it....


Don't know about the Instinct, but damn, its uglyyyyyyyyyyyy
I dont get how Rogers can bill if you disable 3G on your iPhone.

Getting any normal phone for 50-75 bucks .. why not spend the extra and get an iPhone .. maybe I can use the apps, music, video, GPS(?) etc.

[mr-gq]

this plan has been extended to the end of oct. or november correct ?

also, the $50 fee (no data plan). is it only for the iphone or blackberry ?

[Amuse]

this plan has been extended to the end of oct. or november correct ?

also, the $50 fee (no data plan). is it only for the iphone or blackberry ?
Yes until Nov. The fido store told me it was sept 30! so I rushed to a store to sign a 3 year contract! now they extend it to nov?!

what is the $50 fee about?

[papazow]

If you are out of your local area, and receive a call, you will pay long distance charges.

If you are out of your local area, and place a call to within that area, no long distance charges apply.


What do you mean by this? Why would you pay long distance on an incoming call unless you are out of your home calling area?

Do you mean that if you receive calls anywhere in Canada (outside of your home calling area) on Rogers, it's treated as a local call and you don't pay any long distance?

[rinse]

I dont get how Rogers can bill if you disable 3G on your iPhone.

Getting any normal phone for 50-75 bucks .. why not spend the extra and get an iPhone .. maybe I can use the apps, music, video, GPS(?) etc.

Because you can still receive data via EDGE.

[ihsn]

Because you can still receive data via EDGE.
There is a way to turn that off too .. you just have to stop the iPhone from requesting data from these two sources.

[peroxide8888]

I dont get how Rogers can bill if you disable 3G on your iPhone.

Getting any normal phone for 50-75 bucks .. why not spend the extra and get an iPhone .. maybe I can use the apps, music, video, GPS(?) etc.I believe the GPS will need a data plan; it should use cell towers as opposed to satellites for its functions.

Because you can still receive data via EDGE.Call customer service and have them put an internet block on your acct; no access = no accidental pay-per-use data charges. I've done this with Fido on both mine and my wife's phone.

Years ago, I checked the local movie listings on my phone because I could (not knowing how much it would cost); that cost $5.xx in pay-per-use charges. Never did that again, and have since put internet block on my phones. I have high speed internet/wi-fi at home and work, as well as a GPS for the cars, and I have no reason to have data on the road (other than convenience).

[ihsn]

I believe the GPS will need a data plan; it should use cell towers as opposed to satellites for its functions.
I believe that is aGPS. If I understand correctly, the iPhone uses it as a 'fallback' for faster response or when it cannot lock onto a sat signal. The main issue with iPhone's GPS is lack of turn-by-turn instructions and the small size of its GPS antenna.

Correct me if I'm wrong anywhere.

Thanks btw. :)

[wayway409]

lol i am already with 3 years contract, (2 years left exactly)
and then i call fido and ask if i can change to 17.50 (cause my orginal plan with tax right now is $60, which is horrible) and they agree to change to 17.50 for me! LOL

[RaTeD]

lol i am already with 3 years contract, (2 years left exactly)
and then i call fido and ask if i can change to 17.50 (cause my orginal plan with tax right now is $60, which is horrible) and they agree to change to 17.50 for me! LOL

I dont see whats so funny or surprising. The 17.50 plan is available for both new customers and existing customers.

[darkman007e]

There is a way to turn that off too .. you just have to stop the iPhone from requesting data from these two sources.
Yep thanks to this site.

http://www.unlockit.co.nz/

[zend]

hey guys, thought i would post on RFD after my last conversation with the Fido rep, my Iphone shipment was delayed a few times but i finally got it today

thanks


zend

[darkman007e]

hey guys, thought i would post on RFD after my last conversation with the Fido rep, my Iphone shipment was delayed a few times but i finally got it today

thanks


zend

WTF.

So your basicly saying that you order it on September 16th and you got it today but me I'm still waiting and since August 31. Better be tommorow.

[chunhei]

call them again?

[sPiKyAZN]

So...what's the best phone to get if I just wanna make some quick money by flipping it? Iphone 3G 8gb?

[Laserheart]

Since when do people get charged long distance for incoming calls?


If you are out of your local area, and receive a call, you will pay long distance charges.

If you are out of your local area, and place a call to within that area, no long distance charges apply.

[zulu888]

I dont see whats so funny or surprising. The 17.50 plan is available for both new customers and existing customers.

it is? i thought you could only get it with a new contract?

[chaoslord]

I have 2 lines in my account, tried to change the 25$ plan to this killer deal but the CSR said I was on a 2-year agreement and wasn't eligible to this plan.:mad:

[b_nukz]

I also have two lines on my account and changed from the couples $30/ unlimited incoming plan to the $17.50 plan for both phone without a problem.

[cyc1120]

Since when do people get charged long distance for incoming calls?


You get long distance charges from incoming calls if you're outside of your local area.

[peroxide8888]

So...what's the best phone to get if I just wanna make some quick money by flipping it? Iphone 3G 8gb?Yes, I'd say so; it's the most desirable phone (or the 16GB).

[nuknsltnt]

Hi,

This what I received from Rogers.

250 daytime minutes
unlimited incoming
vm/cid/call waiting
5pm Evenings & Weekends
SAF + 911
$38.00 (tax included.)

Bold @ $299.00 for 3 year plan

Is this a good plan?

[tricky21]

No Data?

[i-doc]

my boyfriend is on month to month with Fido but was recently offerred the killer deal with fido. The first two reps he talked to would not budge on giving him any extras on top of the killer deal even though he has been with Fido for 4 yrs and does not want a new phone.

He called back to another rep and got this on a 3 yr agreemnt:
150 anytime mins
Evenings and weekends unltd from 5 pm
unlimited incoming local calls
VM/CID/125 text messaging
$50 credit on first bill
First 3 months unlimited local calling (incoming and outgoing)
All for $17.50+11+6.95+.50 = $40.26 tax included..

Your opinions please! Good or not good? (he has 15 days to change his mind although his current plan is way worse..)

[drumboz79]

my boyfriend is on month to month with Fido but was recently offerred the killer deal with fido. The first two reps he talked to would not budge on giving him any extras on top of the killer deal even though he has been with Fido for 4 yrs and does not want a new phone.

He called back to another rep and got this on a 3 yr agreemnt:
150 anytime mins
Evenings and weekends unltd from 5 pm
unlimited incoming local calls
VM/CID/125 text messaging
$50 credit on first bill
First 3 months unlimited local calling (incoming and outgoing)
All for $17.50+11+6.95+.50 = $40.26 tax included..

Your opinions please! Good or not good? (he has 15 days to change his mind although his current plan is way worse..)

that is definitely not a killer deal, not even luke warm

[Shiznacka]

He called back to another rep and got this on a 3 yr agreemnt:
150 anytime mins
Evenings and weekends unltd from 5 pm
unlimited incoming local calls
VM/CID/125 text messaging
$50 credit on first bill
First 3 months unlimited local calling (incoming and outgoing)
All for $17.50+11+6.95+.50 = $40.26 tax included..

Your opinions please! Good or not good? (he has 15 days to change his mind although his current plan is way worse..)

Meh it's alright.

Before I left Fido I had:

250 Daytime
Unlimited Eve/Weekends
Unlimited incoming
100 LD
Value Pack 16
Caller ID/Voicemail
$20 in credits every month

Came to about $42 a month.

[EbonyRose]

Hi,

This what I received from Rogers.

250 daytime minutes
unlimited incoming
vm/cid/call waiting
5pm Evenings & Weekends
SAF + 911
$38.00 (tax included.)

Bold @ $299.00 for 3 year plan

Is this a good plan?

How long have you been with Rogers? My plan comes to $36.67 with all fees and taxes included, but I'm getting a bit more than you are.

300 minutes
Unlimited weekends and early evenings at 6pm
1000 LD
$15 value pack (i.e. Whocalled, VM, caller ID, u/l mobile browsing, 125 txts, etc.)
R2R
U/L incoming

[__Kingpin__]

i just got the epp deal for the n95 8gb ($80)

basically 17.50 + 7(some extra feature. vision or somthing) + fees

so im looking at 32/mo

good?

[Shiznacka]

i just got the epp deal for the n95 8gb ($80)

basically 17.50 + 7(some extra feature. vision or somthing) + fees

so im looking at 32/mo

good?

How did you get the n95 for $80?

[__Kingpin__]

sales rep said as long as i get $7 vision plan i can get n95 fr 80

[Nsxcoolkid]

I got this deal a few days ago and signed a three year contract.

200 Weekday
Caller ID
Unlimited E/W, Eve starts at 6:00pm
Rogers to rogers
Unlimited incoming

and a free SE w810i (it's a crappy phone, but w/e =] )
Comes to a total of $19.75 per month with SAF, the 911 fee and taxes included.

[Jurek]

Nice. How did the convo with the sales rep go?

I called last night, looking for the best deal and the Sony-Ericsson W580i in white and this is what the csr offered me:

Rogers Insider Plan (EPP)
-3 year contract
-200 daytime minutes
-unlimited evening/weekend after 18:00
-free Sony Ericsson W580i
-$24.95 (SAF+911 included)
(I would need the $11 communicate value pack also <voicemail,call display, 125 sent SMSes> which would bring me up to $35.95 before tax)

I plan to bundle this plan with my other home services and get the 15% discount as well. So this is all fine and dandy until the csr puts me on hold, comes back and tells me that they are out of stock for the white w580i -which I wanted. He tells me I can get a grey or pink one (tempting) right now and the deal is done. I say no, I want white. He tells me I can try to go to a dealer and they might be able to give it to me, but he doesn't guarantee that they will want to sign me up for this plan, waive the activation fee, and give me the phone for free on a 3 year contract.

What do I do? I want the white w580i and I would prefer to pay nothign for it since I am signing up for a 3 year contract and my household has so many services with rogers it's not funny. I COULD go and try to buy the handset on my own and sign up over the phone with the plan described above OR I could go and try to haggle with a dealer...anyone have any experience with this?? P.S. the website is out of stock of white w580i's as well :(


I got this deal a few days ago and signed a three year contract.

200 Weekday
Caller ID
Unlimited E/W, Eve starts at 6:00pm
Rogers to rogers
Unlimited incoming

and a free SE w810i (it's a crappy phone, but w/e =] )
Comes to a total of $19.75 per month with SAF, the 911 fee and taxes included.

[nuknsltnt]

Been with Rogers for 7 years.

How long have you been with Rogers? My plan comes to $36.67 with all fees and taxes included, but I'm getting a bit more than you are.

300 minutes
Unlimited weekends and early evenings at 6pm
1000 LD
$15 value pack (i.e. Whocalled, VM, caller ID, u/l mobile browsing, 125 txts, etc.)
R2R
U/L incoming

[tomjose]

An off topic question:
I took the 17.50 plan on last THursday (2nd OCt) and got the nokia 6301 for 45$.
qUESTION:
Can i get the iphone 3g now? its not been a week ever since I signed up. Do they look at the minutes i used so far?
Thanks

[CheapMike]

I got this plan on rogers. I already had a phone (asus p527 from dell days of deals) that I wanted to use. I tried to get a deal since I was providing my own phone, but the rep wouldn't/couldn't budge. So I got the white iphone 16gb for $350 and sold it on ebay for $700. The rep was nice and gave me a free sim card so he wouldn't have to open the iphone box.

[EbonyRose]

Been with Rogers for 7 years.

That's longer than myself. You could definitely get them to throw in AT LEAST 100 LD minutes and some text messaging. LD minutes are good for roaming.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

Can i call rentitions and argue this plan?

[peroxide8888]

An off topic question:
I took the 17.50 plan on last THursday (2nd OCt) and got the nokia 6301 for 45$.
qUESTION:
Can i get the iphone 3g now? its not been a week ever since I signed up. Do they look at the minutes i used so far?
ThanksI know Fido has a 15 day satisfaction guarantee; I don't see why you can't exchange as long as it's in "as new" condition.

Satisfaction Guarantee
Our satisfaction guarantee lives up to Fido's reputation. If you are not completely satisfied with your Service, you may terminate this Agreement by cancelling your Service and returning your Equipment within 15 days of its purchase date. A refund will be issued for the Equipment originally contained in the box, on the condition that they are returned undamaged. The Equipment cost, if applicable, will be refunded within 30 days of the date your next Fido invoice is issued. You remain responsible for payment of the monthly plan service charge, the 911 Emergency Access Fee, the System Access Fee and for any airtime, long distance, data transfer, roaming and any other charges you have incurred.

http://fido.ca/web/content/terms

[kewong]

An off topic question:
I took the 17.50 plan on last THursday (2nd OCt) and got the nokia 6301 for 45$.
qUESTION:
Can i get the iphone 3g now? its not been a week ever since I signed up. Do they look at the minutes i used so far?
Thanks

I know Rogers has a limit of 30 days or 30 minutes on the phone....

[Nsxcoolkid]

Nice. How did the convo with the sales rep go?

I called last night, looking for the best deal and the Sony-Ericsson W580i in white and this is what the csr offered me:

Rogers Insider Plan (EPP)
-3 year contract
-200 daytime minutes
-unlimited evening/weekend after 18:00
-free Sony Ericsson W580i
-$24.95 (SAF+911 included)
(I would need the $11 communicate value pack also <voicemail,call display, 125 sent SMSes> which would bring me up to $35.95 before tax)

I plan to bundle this plan with my other home services and get the 15% discount as well. So this is all fine and dandy until the csr puts me on hold, comes back and tells me that they are out of stock for the white w580i -which I wanted. He tells me I can get a grey or pink one (tempting) right now and the deal is done. I say no, I want white. He tells me I can try to go to a dealer and they might be able to give it to me, but he doesn't guarantee that they will want to sign me up for this plan, waive the activation fee, and give me the phone for free on a 3 year contract.

What do I do? I want the white w580i and I would prefer to pay nothign for it since I am signing up for a 3 year contract and my household has so many services with rogers it's not funny. I COULD go and try to buy the handset on my own and sign up over the phone with the plan described above OR I could go and try to haggle with a dealer...anyone have any experience with this?? P.S. the website is out of stock of white w580i's as well :(

The convo went pretty well. It took like 40 of waiting though, then I finally got to speak to a rep. He was really nice and first offered me a $20 plan, and when I asked him about fido having a $17.50 with per minute billing, he gave me more options. I wanted the w580i too, but then apparently it was out of stock and he didn't know when more would arrive, so I just got the w810i instead. And plus, I had like 10 days left in my previous plan, so I had to sign a new one soon. But yea, since you have so many services with rogers, you should get more discounts. Try calling like a couple times, but not too much, cuz I heard that they put you on a blacklist or something.

[p1mp]

Picked up a temp phone from Fido since they were OOS on the iPhones, now I have to wait for a shipment; if/when it doesn't come within 15 days, I'm canceling it.

[Jurek]

Thanks. Though I don't think you're required to jump from contract to contract. I've been off my last contract since August...shopping around :D

The convo went pretty well. It took like 40 of waiting though, then I finally got to speak to a rep. He was really nice and first offered me a $20 plan, and when I asked him about fido having a $17.50 with per minute billing, he gave me more options. I wanted the w580i too, but then apparently it was out of stock and he didn't know when more would arrive, so I just got the w810i instead. And plus, I had like 10 days left in my previous plan, so I had to sign a new one soon. But yea, since you have so many services with rogers, you should get more discounts. Try calling like a couple times, but not too much, cuz I heard that they put you on a blacklist or something.

[ihsn]

How many outgoing SMS are included in this plan? And what is the rate per outgoing SMS?

Also, for the people signing up with Rogers? How soon did you get your iPhone? Can you walk into any Rogers store and sign the contract/pick the iPhone?

Thanks.

[AlMosDef]

I'm interested in getting the $17.50 plan through Fido, but want to know about roaming charges. I live in Calgary, so if I travel to BC and call local numbers in BC, do I pay extra/roaming/long distance/anything?

The reason I'm asking is because my current Telus plan does not charge me for this. I only get charged long distance if someone calls me while I'm out of town.

[Impossibles]

I'm interested in getting the $17.50 plan through Fido, but want to know about roaming charges. I live in Calgary, so if I travel to BC and call local numbers in BC, do I pay extra/roaming/long distance/anything?

The reason I'm asking is because my current Telus plan does not charge me for this. I only get charged long distance if someone calls me while I'm out of town.

I think its the same deal...while in kelowna, any calls you make to other kelowna numbers are local calls. Going to the US is a whole different ball of whacks.

But anybody who calls you will be making a LD call (but is charged as a local call to you).

[loessplateau]

I got this deal a few days ago and signed a three year contract.

200 Weekday
Caller ID
Unlimited E/W, Eve starts at 6:00pm
Rogers to rogers
Unlimited incoming

and a free SE w810i (it's a crappy phone, but w/e =] )
Comes to a total of $19.75 per month with SAF, the 911 fee and taxes included.

How did you get this plan with unlimited incoming and caller ID for just 19.75 all inclusive? Do you have to be a Rogers employee?

[StoneColdWhat]

does fido pick up the cancellation fee if I switch from telus ?

[RedRon]

does fido pick up the cancellation fee if I switch from telus ?

extreeeeeeeemely unlikely

[Aj23]

does fido pick up the cancellation fee if I switch from telus ?

extreeeeeeeemely unlikely

Depending on how much maybe. A rep at wireless wave offered to pay off $100 to cover the cancellation fee at bell for my friends cell. The money wasn't offered in cash though, either accesories or towards a handset.

[dmpP]

ball of whacks.

I think you mean wax... lol

[usernameinuse]

100/1000 E/WE- what does this mean? 100 minutes and then 1000 minutes evenings and weekends??

Also what happened to unlimited incoming, its never mentioned in any of these packages anymore..is it an additional feature now? and how much does it usually go for?

[StoneColdWhat]

I thought at one point they picked up the cancellation fee.

[p1mp]

Just a word of caution, do not pick up a cell at the unipage/fido location in Pacific Mall, they will lie to you and do whatever it takes to keep you from canceling within 15 days just so they can keep their quota/bonus, whatever.

Nothing like seeing their face when you call Fido directly from their phones.

[OneWingedAng3l]

I signed up for the Rogers EPP Plan..
200 Mins.
Evening & Weekends
Early Evening Calling Option.

The thing is they're charging me $7 for the early evening thing.
Should this be happening? I thought it was included!!

I was going to go with Bell... now I'm feeling it's a mistake to stick with Rogers.

[vanessie]

I signed up for the Rogers EPP Plan..
200 Mins.
Evening & Weekends
Early Evening Calling Option.

The thing is they're charging me $7 for the early evening thing.
Should this be happening? I thought it was included!!

I was going to go with Bell... now I'm feeling it's a mistake to stick with Rogers.

You sure? I got this EPP when it came out in Feb. The $7 charge is there but my account is credited immediately.

eta: I signed up for Fido's plan, but I assume they're the same.

edit2: i just looked a couple pages back and some others are having the same problem. just call Rogers and they will credit your account, and perhaps offer you some extra perks to make up for the screwup. :)

[redi2roc]

I signed up for the Rogers EPP Plan..
200 Mins.
Evening & Weekends
Early Evening Calling Option.

The thing is they're charging me $7 for the early evening thing.
Should this be happening? I thought it was included!!

I was going to go with Bell... now I'm feeling it's a mistake to stick with Rogers.

hey.. same thing happened to me for rogers i just called them and they credited me the 7 bux right away no worries :) just call rogers and let them know.

[DealGiver]

I still wonder why people are signing up with Rogers offer instead of 5pm Fido and per second billing? Is the limited numbers of phones the reason people chose Rogers and go with 6pm or coverage a reason?

Still deciding before I take up on this offers oct 31 is last day

[dmpP]

I still wonder why people are signing up with Rogers offer instead of 5pm Fido and per second billing? Is the limited numbers of phones the reason people chose Rogers and go with 6pm or coverage a reason?

Still deciding before I take up on this offers oct 31 is last day

I signed up with rogers because of the extra discounts the were able to give me

[comet]

has anyone gottten the iphone on a plan which is credited through retentions? i was told i could not get the iphone on a credited retentions deal otherwise if i did gget the iphone, they would readjust my bills anyways to a higher amount. Anyone experience this ? or was the dude just saying that?

[Jurek]

I still wonder why people are signing up with Rogers offer instead of 5pm Fido and per second billing? Is the limited numbers of phones the reason people chose Rogers and go with 6pm or coverage a reason?

Still deciding before I take up on this offers oct 31 is last day

That was my reason.

[Snoop Monkey Monk]

I still wonder why people are signing up with Rogers offer instead of 5pm Fido and per second billing? Is the limited numbers of phones the reason people chose Rogers and go with 6pm or coverage a reason?

Still deciding before I take up on this offers oct 31 is last day

Also some people want to be able to add black berry service which is not available on Fido

[cechlin]

im buying an iphone for $300 off of a friend who no long wants it.

would i be able to get one of these plans on it?

[TorontoEh]

That was my reason.

Reason to go with Fido or Rogers?

Also, does anyone know of any ongoing promos to go with this plan at TSCC or Wireless Wave? like $99 N95 or other phones?

[Jurek]

Reason to go with Fido or Rogers?

Also, does anyone know of any ongoing promos to go with this plan at TSCC or Wireless Wave? like $99 N95 or other phones?

To go with Rogers. Better phones.

[TorontoEh]

To go with Rogers. Better phones.

'sigh' yeah i guess I'm now more thinking fo going with rogers since:
pro:
a. expanded network included
b. better phone selection.
c. combine services and get discount if any

cons: 6pm start
no per second billing
horrible billing system (all 5 of my friends who signed up were charged for early eveninig) they all had to call in and explain the story

[mr-gq]

so i just signed up for this plan at the source circuit city. i asked the salesmen and he did mention free evenings after 6 and weekends, but looking on my service agreement i see it just lists "200 min weekday, unlimited evening and weekend"

this by default means 6pm correct ? and then friday 6pm until monday at 7am is free ?

sorry for being a little paranoid, but this is my first cell phone so i just want to make sure i got the right deal. cause i saw something about 9pm, which i hope is not the case. i would call the store to ask but it is now closed and rogers i was on hold for over 30min and got fed up.

thanks

[HowEver]

If the salesperson offers you something, and it isn't written down, it did not happen.

Get them to write it on the contract and sign/initial it.

If you check your account online, and it doesn't have the 6pm start, go back to the store and get it put back on. If they won't, return the phone and start again. You can try phoning customer service for this first if you like. From a landline.



so i just signed up for this plan at the source circuit city. i asked the salesmen and he did mention free evenings after 6 and weekends, but looking on my service agreement i see it just lists "200 min weekday, unlimited evening and weekend"

this by default means 6pm correct ? and then friday 6pm until monday at 7am is free ?

sorry for being a little paranoid, but this is my first cell phone so i just want to make sure i got the right deal. cause i saw something about 9pm, which i hope is not the case. i would call the store to ask but it is now closed and rogers i was on hold for over 30min and got fed up.

thanks

[mr-gq]

thanks for the reply However. actually just registered online and my plan shows up as 6pm. thank god. didn't think it would be updated into the system that fast.

Additional Charges**

* 6PM Early Eve. Calling Option - $7.00 - Monthly
* 911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly
* System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly

i'm guessing i will have to call into rogers to have them credit the $7 early evening calling when i receive my first invoice.

[OneWingedAng3l]

hey.. same thing happened to me for rogers i just called them and they credited me the 7 bux right away no worries :) just call rogers and let them know.

Yeah I gave them yet ANOTHER call, the first time the stupid CSR lady asked me to spell my name twice and STILL got it wrong in the end when I got my statement, then I found out that she didn't add the Essentials Package I told her and had to confirm it like 3 times.

Crap, crap customer service.

[Amuse]

When does the EPP plan for Rogers end and what about for Fido?

[KrayZeeMofo]

When does the EPP plan for Rogers end and what about for Fido?

i'm pretty sure that it expires on the 31st

[ihsn]

I just signed up for the Student 25 (My10) for $25 + $7 SAF + $7 CD.

Does this have a trial period like 30 days or 30 mins? I contemplating on not opening the iPhone until I'm sure ..

[comet]

I just signed up for the Student 25 (My10) for $25 + $7 SAF + $7 CD.

Does this have a trial period like 30 days or 30 mins? I contemplating on not opening the iPhone until I'm sure ..


What plan is this? offered by rogers/fido? my 10 is this like telus? can you please elaborate with all the details?

Thanks.

[ihsn]

What plan is this? offered by rogers/fido? my 10 is this like telus? can you please elaborate with all the details?

Thanks.

https://salescentral.rogers.com/En/salescentral/Bulletins/2008-08-34EN_clip_image002.gif

without the bonus minutes.

[ihsn]

Do any of these plans have a trial period like 30 days or 30 mins? I contemplating on not opening the iPhone until I'm sure ..
Anyone?

[brutal]

I bit the bullet and signed away 3 yrs of my life to Fidog's 17.50/mth plan w/ 11.00 value pack, data off (no more 6gb/$30). I also got iphone for $245 incl. tax.

[comet]

I bit the bullet and signed away 3 yrs of my life to Fidog's 17.50/mth plan w/ 11.00 value pack, data off (no more 6gb/$30). I also got iphone for $245 incl. tax.

isnt your plan under 30$ which would your iphone would be 250$ plus tax?? how did you get it for 245$ including tax?

https://salescentral.rogers.com/En/salescentral/Bulletins/2008-08-34EN_clip_image002.gif

without the bonus minutes.

Thanks alot but does Fido offer this aswell or is it just Rogers?

[brutal]

isnt your plan under 30$ which would your iphone would be 250$ plus tax?? how did you get it for 245$ including tax?



Thanks alot but does Fido offer this aswell or is it just Rogers?

THey used my fidog dollars, so 249 subtract fido dollars.

[TorontoEh]

Anyone?

Yes for Rogers, it's 30 days or 30 min... I used less then 5 minutes and was able to return my phone back in Jan. Though be prepared, it took literally 2 months to get the account closed, all fees waived etc etc.

[TorontoEh]

I bit the bullet and signed away 3 yrs of my life to Fidog's 17.50/mth plan w/ 11.00 value pack, data off (no more 6gb/$30). I also got iphone for $245 incl. tax.

Hey brutal: assuming you were on fido for a while to even qualify to buy an Iphone for this price right? Did you go instore or on the phone?


Also, WHAT are some really good worthy phone to get if I buy this plan with FIDO guys? I know the selection is very minimal...

[ihsn]

Yes for Rogers, it's 30 days or 30 min... I used less then 5 minutes and was able to return my phone back in Jan. Though be prepared, it took literally 2 months to get the account closed, all fees waived etc etc.
Thank you. :)

[torrento]

After reading 40+ pages of this thread, I just wanted to clarify a few things..

1) The Fido plan outlined in the first post is also available for Rogers (with diff evening start time)?

2) What is the difference between the plan (as outlined in the first post) with 2 year contract and the one with 3 year contract?

3) Can anyone call Rogers and get these? Or do we have to threaten them about canceling and stuff?

4) I am still on Rogers contract (2 months to end). Can I still get these plans?

5) Is it better to go to one of the retailers (say Wireless Wave) and try to get the plans through them?

Thanks!

[drakk18]

Hey all,

i got my rogers bill today but i dont understand why only part of my 6pm early call was credited..

6PM Early Eve. Calling Option 7.00
Savings: Early Evening Option Cr -4.12

I called in before as everyone did and they said the full thing should be credited to me..anyone else have this problem / know why before i call them to ask about it?

[brutal]

Hey brutal: assuming you were on fido for a while to even qualify to buy an Iphone for this price right? Did you go instore or on the phone?


Also, WHAT are some really good worthy phone to get if I buy this plan with FIDO guys? I know the selection is very minimal...


I talked on the phone, first with iphone csr from fido, then the guy forwarded me to retentions, basically both are offering the same stuff...17.50 for epp, iphone for 249 minus fido dollars, 30 for 1gb data.

I kept asking for perks, but none provided...

I think you can also get it at the store, if you ask for the package, they are more likely to help you get the deal done...you know, were are in the time of BAD ECONOMY, so every contract they can get you to sign, they'll do it

[Dirty Sanchez]

Just a word of caution, do not pick up a cell at the unipage/fido location in Pacific Mall, they will lie to you and do whatever it takes to keep you from canceling within 15 days just so they can keep their quota/bonus, whatever.

Nothing like seeing their face when you call Fido directly from their phones.

All Fido locations do this

[TorontoEh]

I talked on the phone, first with iphone csr from fido, then the guy forwarded me to retentions, basically both are offering the same stuff...17.50 for epp, iphone for 249 minus fido dollars, 30 for 1gb data.

I kept asking for perks, but none provided...

I think you can also get it at the store, if you ask for the package, they are more likely to help you get the deal done...you know, were are in the time of BAD ECONOMY, so every contract they can get you to sign, they'll do it

But they didn't make you get the DATA right? that's the problem at the store, they kept insisting you'd have to signup with a datamonthly plan :(

[Dirty Sanchez]

But they didn't make you get the DATA right? that's the problem at the store, they kept insisting you'd have to signup with a datamonthly plan :(

Yup same thing happened to me, first off there were lying to you, and secondly just get the data plan so you can ge the phone, then call Fido and get them to remove it.

P.S. I've had my iPhone for 2 weeks now and its really great, not having a data plan doesnt bother me at all, I have wi-fi pretty much everywhere I go.

[ihsn]

I just noticed on my bill that they charged me $50 extra even though my plan (Student25) is $25 + $7 (CD) is over $30 ... I havent opened the iPhone yet.

Should I call Rogers to get this fixed or should I go back to the store?

As for the sales reps lying through their teeth, they do. The guy I dealt with was saying that I couldnt get the iPhone without the data plan. Then he offered me an extended warranty for $89 that is refundable after 3 years in case the iPhone doesnt need any repairs. Finally he was forcing me to activate the iPhone instore rather than me activating it at home. I called BS on all of his antics, except where he charged me $50 extra. :( I will definitely fight for that also.

[KrayZeeMofo]

rogers will, either intentionally or not, screw with your bill...esp. your first one (i think this is just to see whether or not thay CAN screw with your bill and get a bit extra out of you on a monthly basis)

[projek_01]

Here is what i got today. Not too hot concidering I have been with rogers for ages.

$17.50EPP
Free unlmited incoming
$8 for iphone value pack:
Caller ID
2500 Texts
Visual Voicemail(special interface to hear voicemail for iphone)
$6.95 SAF and $0.50 911

Total of 35bucks ish per month

[testinz]

Hi guys,

How much is the 16 GB iphone that come with this Rogers plan?

Thanks!

[leonkaz]

Here is what i got today. Not too hot concidering I have been with rogers for ages.

$17.50EPP
Free unlmited incoming
$8 for iphone value pack:
Caller ID
2500 Texts
Visual Voicemail(special interface to hear voicemail for iphone)
$6.95 SAF and $0.50 911

Total of 35bucks ish per month

how much did you pay for the iphone?

[kashirat]

I have a plan that expires in a few months and I want to get an iphone, will rogers let me get an iphone and extend my contract with the EPP plan? How does that work?

[coldpower27]

I have a plan that expires in a few months and I want to get an iphone, will rogers let me get an iphone and extend my contract with the EPP plan? How does that work?

Just do a HUP, and renew your contract, that loks pretty simple as long as you renew before when your credits expire your credits will renew if you have any as well.

[petieboy]

Here is what i got today. Not too hot concidering I have been with rogers for ages.

$17.50EPP
Free unlmited incoming
$8 for iphone value pack:
Caller ID
2500 Texts
Visual Voicemail(special interface to hear voicemail for iphone)
$6.95 SAF and $0.50 911

Total of 35bucks ish per month

Visual voicemail doesn't work without a data plan:
http://www.ehmac.ca/ipod-itunes-iphone-apple-tv/67137-no-data-no-visual-voice-mail.html

[szw]

Visual voicemail doesn't work without a data plan:
http://www.ehmac.ca/ipod-itunes-iphone-apple-tv/67137-no-data-no-visual-voice-mail.html

Well technically VVM works without a data plan, as long as it is data capable. They don't charge you anything to use it, but there can't be any data blocks. I know, not really useful to most people since they'd want a data block if not buying data, but I know there are some people who don't use the blocks.

[jetway1212]

Guys, can i ask a favor?

For anyone that signed up this plan from Fido, please check your agreement paper to see if the plan is called " EPPON3Y1"

Mine says: 200 weekday, unlimited Even and Weekends+ Evening sta .....then it stops.

I want to know if it starts from 5pm or 7pm. I should have gotten the saleman to write it down and initial it.... :(

[Supra_KL]

Guys, can i ask a favor?

For anyone that signed up this plan from Fido, please check your agreement paper to see if the plan is called " EPPON3Y1"

Mine says: 200 weekday, unlimited Even and Weekends+ Evening sta .....then it stops.

I want to know if it starts from 5pm or 7pm. I should have gotten the saleman to write it down and initial it.... :(

you're fine. nothing to worry about, I have the same thing.

[zerocool24]

Guys, can i ask a favor?

For anyone that signed up this plan from Fido, please check your agreement paper to see if the plan is called " EPPON3Y1"

Mine says: 200 weekday, unlimited Even and Weekends+ Evening sta .....then it stops.

I want to know if it starts from 5pm or 7pm. I should have gotten the saleman to write it down and initial it.... :(

that is what mine is called, a few lines down it says weekends/eve starting at 5.

i got the samsung jack. anyone know how to use mp3s bigger than 300kb as a ringtone? ive read that you can but havent found out how to actually do it.

[zerocool24]

'sigh' yeah i guess I'm now more thinking fo going with rogers since:
pro:
a. expanded network included
b. better phone selection.
c. combine services and get discount if any

cons: 6pm start
no per second billing
horrible billing system (all 5 of my friends who signed up were charged for early eveninig) they all had to call in and explain the story


you can combine the services with fido as well. its on the fido website, i am pretty sure they are the same discounts as well. I will be calling in the next few days to combine them. Just hope i dont have to sign a 2 year contract for my rogers cable, otherwise i wont. i plan on cancelling it in april.

[pennysaver]

We were already on a retention for $25 a month with 200 min, 6 pm evenings/weekends free - nothing else. The CSR gave us the following:

1. 250 min so an additional 50 min (Increase of 50 minutes)
2. Evenings and Weekends after 6 pm (status quo)
3. Unlimited Incoming calls free
4. Caller ID
5. $10 Service Credit

For an additional $2, we get caller id, 50 min and unlimited inbound. Not the greatest plan but it works for us and we did not have to sign a contract. Total damage is about $38 a month.

Thanks to the OP for posting as I was able to use this to improve our plan. Much appreciated!

[kulasa]

this is what i got off fido, even after about 10 years of loyalty without any agreement ever: (i mean, this is it? but i couldn't get them to budge anymore...)

$17.50 + 6.95 SAF + .50 911 = $25 including tax

200 anytime minutes
unlimited eve & weekends (5pm-8am)
unlimited local canada text msging (for 2 years only)
call display
$125 8G iphone (after using fido dollars)

3 year contract

-----------------------------------------

nobody forced me to get a data plan, which i'm glad of. not that i would give in. the last person i talked to put me on hold for several minutes and i used that as my leverage to get 3 yrs unlimited text. however, he said he doesn't have the authority to change my plan offer. liar or the fido rep passed me to a retention person who didn't have any power. lol.

anyway, not too bad a plan for me, considering i average $100 per month for less perks.

p.s. i will be adding the $10 us/international 250 text msging on the eve of my contract start date.

[marnitam]

Hello, sorry for the newbie question but does anyone know when the FIDO killer plan expires? Thanks!

[Amuse]

Hello, sorry for the newbie question but does anyone know when the FIDO killer plan expires? Thanks!
It is Nov 3 in BC for Fido, not sure for rest of Canada

[kulasa]

nov 3rd in GTA

[maniacshopper]

These new EPP plans are weak.
You get the unlimited incoming and unlimited weekend/weeknights. But you gotta pay SAF and 911 fees.

If you don't need it, then it's still expensive.
I get all that less the the above for $20 + tax.
no saf no 911 fees.
It's an older plan, I usually don't go over the 200 min limit, it works.

If the new plans were $17.50 + tax, no fees attached, it would be hot.

There are some older folks who have $20 EPP with unlimited weekend/weeknights, no saf and no 911 fees. I missed out on it a couple of years before joining the firm.

[kulasa]

bell is actually offering no SAF and no 911 fee on $17.25 EPP plan. very very cheap but it would mean i'll be stuck with their phones only. maybe not a big deal for others but this matters to me.
and the unlimited evening & weekends that starts at 5 pm with fido. that will make a big difference on my extra charges. i tend to find myself counting down the minutes to 7pm. and then i get impatient and make the call anyway. argh!

the plan i got is not too bad for me considering my needs. :cheesygri

[esellerauction]

argh
whats EPP:confused:

Employee Pricing Plan

[dbzsr]

hello,
currently I have fido prepaid, with $25 in my account.
Can I get the fido EPP plan over the phone with them? and having $25 credit going towards the plan?
Also, is there activation fee for going from prepaid to fido EPP?

[creoledude]

hmmm.....i feel i did not great that great of a deal when compared to what others got:

got the $17.50 EPP
200 mins wk-day
unl wk-end and wk-day from 5pm
3 mths unlimited local call for 3 mths

the only extra was $40 credit + a bluetooth

I want to know how can I get caller ID for free, will the rep be willing to throw that in, or do I need to wait out my 3 yr then negociate for it

[sgt242]

These deals sound good, but I think I will wait until the Christmas deals. With the market down so much and no one buying, I think the cell companies will be making some sweet deals....hoping :D :cheesygri :cheesygri

[dbzsr]

Can I get the Nokia 6300 for free with the Fido EPP?

[th4m4ster]

hello,
currently I have fido prepaid, with $25 in my account.
Can I get the fido EPP plan over the phone with them? and having $25 credit going towards the plan?
Also, is there activation fee for going from prepaid to fido EPP?

no activation fee if u go from prepaid to EPP and the 25$ will be credited in ur first bill, it will not be lost

[dbzsr]

which phone to get from fido? so many good choices :)

[tomjose]

The fido rep i was talking with mentioned that new phones will be coming in later this year.
He did not mention whcih ones.
Any one knows a possible new phone?

[Dirty Sanchez]

These new EPP plans are weak.
You get the unlimited incoming and unlimited weekend/weeknights. But you gotta pay SAF and 911 fees.

If you don't need it, then it's still expensive.
I get all that less the the above for $20 + tax.
no saf no 911 fees.
It's an older plan, I usually don't go over the 200 min limit, it works.

If the new plans were $17.50 + tax, no fees attached, it would be hot.

There are some older folks who have $20 EPP with unlimited weekend/weeknights, no saf and no 911 fees. I missed out on it a couple of years before joining the firm.

Well you have to remember there are people out there spending $60+ every month on their cell phone bill, so for them this would be smoking hot, and since your plan is not available anymore, its a bit of a red herring.

P.S. I called Fido and found out that I should be getting 125 txt messages included in my value pack instead of the 50 I was getting! The CSR was really good and went back like 5 months on my bill and reversed all the overage txting charges without me even asking!

[kulasa]

Can I get the Nokia 6300 for free with the Fido EPP?

if they are currently offering this phone, then you might be able to do that. they offered me free cellphone, any except for iphone. lol. so i got the unlimited txt msgs instead. then used my fido dollars to get the iphone.

[8baller]

This is the plan I got from Rogers. Not bad I think, but not great. MUCH better than what I was paying. I'm about 4 months away from the end of my 3 year contract.

-250 mins.
-unlimited evening/weekend starting at 5pm.
-$11 value pack (vm/txt/call disp.)

$21+fees+tax = $32.15

I was previously paying $57 after everything (with 150 mins/evenings starting at 9pm). So I'm happy :)
Except now I signed away my soul for another 3 years......

[hoodlum]

Well, I went for the Rogers EPP plan. FS had the w580i for $0 and a $100 gift card. I couldn't get out of the activation fee but still a good deal. This will be my 4th Rogers service so I will also save 15% monthly. I was going to wait for the W760i but decided it would cost more up front and there was no guarantee the EPP would still be around.

[kashirat]

The FIDO plan is over for now, I called in last night to negotiate a new plan and they told me I was lucky because it was the last day for the deal.

I managed to get:

$17.50 plan
Unlimited E/W from 5pm
Per second billing
200 Weekday mins

$11 iPhone pack
$30 1GB Data

$349 16GB iPhone
- $100 credit

Not the greatest, but it was alright given that it was basically a new contract.

[djamm]

Well, I called up yesterday afternoon and spoke with a CSR and was told they will allow people to sign up for the plan till NOV. 3,2008.

I was looking at getting a new phone and plan....but they wouldn't give me unlimited incoming.

Called back and spoke with retentions and next thing you know they are offering me any phone except Iphone. Which phone do I choose? thinking of the Moto Z6W or the RAZR2...

And they offered me unlimited minutes for $10 and a credit for $10. I have Call ID and Voice Mail $9. Add on 911 emergency service .50 and System fee 6.95

Coming in at $33.95

I am happy with that. Maybe could have got a credit on the Call iD and Voice Mail.

:lol:

[Martinga]

The FIDO plan is over for now, I called in last night to negotiate a new plan and they told me I was lucky because it was the last day for the deal.

I managed to get:

$17.50 plan
Unlimited E/W from 5pm
Per second billing
200 Weekday mins

$11 iPhone pack
$30 1GB Data

$349 16GB iPhone
- $100 credit

Not the greatest, but it was alright given that it was basically a new contract.

no offense, that isn't good at all!
I mean, the 17.50 plan is the same everyone has.
1 gig of data costs 30, so you got no discount for that.

The only credit you got was the 100 dollars one
and like 4 bucks for the iphone pack (11 vs 15)

Given that, i would have maybe considered getting the 60 dollar iphone plan
(250 mins, unlimited evenings and weekends starting at 7, unlimited fido to fido, fido to rogers and fido to rogers homephone, 1 gig of data, enhanced voicemail, unlimited access to rogers and fidos wifi hotspots, 75 outgoing texts)

the only thing thats different is the fact, that you get caller id on your plan,and the 60 dollar one doesnt.

[kashirat]

no offense, that isn't good at all!
I mean, the 17.50 plan is the same everyone has.
1 gig of data costs 30, so you got no discount for that.

The only credit you got was the 100 dollars one
and like 4 bucks for the iphone pack (11 vs 15)

Given that, i would have maybe considered getting the 60 dollar iphone plan
(250 mins, unlimited evenings and weekends starting at 7, unlimited fido to fido, fido to rogers and fido to rogers homephone, 1 gig of data, enhanced voicemail, unlimited access to rogers and fidos wifi hotspots, 75 outgoing texts)

the only thing thats different is the fact, that you get caller id on your plan,and the 60 dollar one doesnt.

Ahhh :( Seemed good to me at the time! Though 5pm evenings, and callerid have more value to me, and I may get rid of the data plan eventually. That's a little disappointing to hear though. When would be the earliest that I can renegotiate the plan? Are other people getting better on new contracts?

[DeadMau5]

Is this plan still available with either Rogers or Fido? I read somewhere on here that it ended Nov. 3rd with Fido, is that true? Was it the same for Rogers?

[skwan]

Well, retention:
Argued saying I have until September, and been paying a lot, so, got myself the $17.50 deal and the total would come up to $28, but I wasn't satisfied so a couple of days later, I told them I need Call Display, I'm unemployed, and because of Economic Crisis (really good thing to say when trying to get a better/cheaper plan), so they added Call Display for free to my phone until September 2009, which then I don't know if I'm going to renew my contract or not.
After that, thinking, $28, that's still too much compared to what my friend at Rogers pays even with Corporate plan, so I called, tried tried and tried, the person can't bump my price down, but said will give me $5 credit each month until end of my contract, so I waited for them to do whatever, then he comes back telling me that I can only be given $7.50 credit/month, EVEN BETTER, took it, so basically here's my plan now:
$21 = TOTAL
200 Daytime Minutes
Unlimited Evenings (5pm) and Weekends
Call Display


It's not the greatest thing, but because I don't have a full qwerty keyboard phone, then I decided that with a regular flip phone, with on a few months remaining on my contract, going to spend as little as possible. Once I change to a different provider, possibly Bell (since my cousin works there and can tweak my account), then I'll pay more for extra stuff.

[TakumiDC5]

Ahhh :( Seemed good to me at the time! Though 5pm evenings, and callerid have more value to me, and I may get rid of the data plan eventually. That's a little disappointing to hear though. When would be the earliest that I can renegotiate the plan? Are other people getting better on new contracts?

I have almost the same as you, except I managed to get $10 Fido-to-Rogers thrown in for free. But I pay $15 for the iphone value pack, and I have $30 for 6gb.

If you have a lot of fido/rogers friends, you might want to try getting that thrown in.

How did you get $100 off for the iphone? They wouldn't even give me $50 off it. Mind you I ordered it when it first came out, and probably in much higher demand.

[jaber007]

I just renewed my contract w/ rogers, had a corporate plan originally but it was difficult to upgrade it, so they switched it to consumer plan BUT kept the discount codes.
375mins
unlimited incoming
roger to roger
callerid, voicemail
unlimited eve after 6pm
unlimited wknds
worked out to $37 including all fees and taxes.
I tried to squeeze free txt msgs, but they tried to sell me a 3 dollar pkg, told them to forget it.
waiting for my iphone.. :cheesygri
Is this a good deal?

[anola]

Just letting you know that I was still abl to get this deal as of yesterday and with no SAF/911 fees since now they don't charge them anymore. So it is a pretty good deal

$17.50 + tax
200 daytime
unlimited evenings/weekends starting at 5
free expanded network now included in their plans

[DeadMau5]

Just letting you know that I was still abl to get this deal as of yesterday and with no SAF/911 fees since now they don't charge them anymore. So it is a pretty good deal

$17.50 + tax
200 daytime
unlimited evenings/weekends starting at 5
free expanded network now included in their plans
did you get this in person or by phone?

[bigjee]

Just letting you know that I was still abl to get this deal as of yesterday and with no SAF/911 fees since now they don't charge them anymore. So it is a pretty good deal

$17.50 + tax
200 daytime
unlimited evenings/weekends starting at 5
free expanded network now included in their plans

Also did someone get the other plan ($20 - 5pm evenings and 250 min.)
without the sSAF/911 fees?

did you call retentions or was it a contract renewal? Thanks.

[S.Chan]

Just letting you know that I was still abl to get this deal as of yesterday and with no SAF/911 fees since now they don't charge them anymore. So it is a pretty good deal

$17.50 + tax
200 daytime
unlimited evenings/weekends starting at 5
free expanded network now included in their plans

The plan you quoted above is a new Fido retention plan that became available on November 4th, 2008 (i.e. the day Fido rebranded itself).

[DeadMau5]

Hey guys, just a FYI.. I called Rogers today and the plan is still available until January 16, 2009

[Airbus]

The plan you quoted above is a new Fido retention plan that became available on November 4th, 2008 (i.e. the day Fido rebranded itself).

I just rang fido to ask them to offer me the $17.5plan, but they cs said it has expired.....

[crimsonh4wk]

I just signed up for the plan yesterday over the phone with a Rogers CSR. He said it was a smoking deal and would have signed up himself, except that his employee plan was a bit better. My evenings start at 6 pm though. Perhaps the plan is different in Alberta. I did have to renew my term, which was at about 11 months.

[S.Chan]

I just rang fido to ask them to offer me the $17.5plan, but they cs said it has expired.....

Yes, Killer Plan for Fido is dead. What I quoted before is a new Retention Plan: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376936

The Rogers EPP plan, on the other hand, looks to be still alive.

[cwalk]

I'm a new Rogers customer and last week managed to get:

$17.50 + SAF + tax
200 Daytime
Unlimited evenings/weekends starting at 6 (I see people here got 5, I will follow up. Should I ask anything in particular?)

I also caved and bought the $200 iPhone (with 3 year contract, w/e it's EPP right (I don't feel so bad when I think this way)?)

[DeadMau5]

I'm a new Rogers customer and last week managed to get:

$17.50 + SAF + tax
200 Daytime
Unlimited evenings/weekends starting at 6 (I see people here got 5, I will follow up. Should I ask anything in particular?)

I also caved and bought the $200 iPhone (with 3 year contract, w/e it's EPP right (I don't feel so bad when I think this way)?)

5pm was with Fido, Rogers is 6pm. Still a pretty good deal though

[jjkool]

Anyone have luck with rogers and no SAF?

[Markenstein]

Anyone have luck with rogers and no SAF?

Yes, please let me know too.

Just renewed my plan into a 3 year starting Nov 25th. I've been with Rogers for 15 years and have paid over $1300 to them in SAF!! I don't want to pay it anymore once I knew that not everyone now has to pay it (Fido, Koodos, Virgin, other Rogers customers) and the industry is changing. I have the EPP: 250mins, $11(-10)value pack and unlimited incoming for $18.50 plus SAF+911.

So my questions are: Would they waive the fee given my plan? And whether it's even possible to apply a $7 credit to my plan since I have no options to offset it other than my base plan?

[thehockeyguy]

joined this plan 2 months ago from fido... anyone know if i can waive the system access fee now???

[Longobongo]

joined this plan 2 months ago from fido... anyone know if i can waive the system access fee now???

I'm in the same boat, the only way I see it is by getting to retentions and having it credited

[Hahutzy]

Does Fido use the same satellites as Rogers? i.e. Same network coverage?
Because I'd switch to Fido for this..

[StylishP]

Does Fido use the same satellites as Rogers? i.e. Same network coverage?
Because I'd switch to Fido for this..

well if fido gives u free expanded network then yes u'll have access to all of roger's towers for free, but fido also has their own network of towers as well.

[Ninjai]

>< must try to get either rogers or fido epp plan if I can. Question though.... iv heard from a friend that If I am in a 3 year contract, by the end of 2nd year I can cancel and wont have to pay for the rest of contract. Is this true?

[M-theory]

i'm with the rogers epp plan for 2 months now, and i just got the 11 dollar value pack minus a 5 dollar credit. I also have an iphone 3g.

As of right now, if someone is calling that i have not added to the contact list, i can only see the number not the name but in the plan it says u will be able to see the name.
Secondly whocalled is also not working as of right now. Is there like a 24 hour wait you have to do before these features are activated?

Voice mail works though, and another question is will i be charged for checking my voice mail or someone putting a message in it?

*Edit*- whocalled is working, name display is not.

[mcmanus]

I have the caller ID with name and all that ever shows up is the number.... I also have the iPhone 3G....

I've heard that this is a common issue with iPhones

[M-theory]

I have the caller ID with name and all that ever shows up is the number.... I also have the iPhone 3G....

I've heard that this is a common issue with iPhones

thanks, just researched a little and looks like its not a supported feature of the iphone. With all this iphone craze and those commercials, i thought it was advance enough to have call display, sad times.

do i get charged for using voicemail?

[soblecram]

thanks, just researched a little and looks like its not a supported feature of the iphone. With all this iphone craze and those commercials, i thought it was advance enough to have call display, sad times.

do i get charged for using voicemail?

only if you call it from your cell phone, then your standard minutes/plan applies. if you call from a land line (or someone else's cell) then no..

[Laserheart]

Misinformation... actually, it's probably because you don't have "name display" which is different than "call display".

thanks, just researched a little and looks like its not a supported feature of the iphone. With all this iphone craze and those commercials, i thought it was advance enough to have call display, sad times.

do i get charged for using voicemail?

[Laserheart]

Actually, Voicemail is not supposed to add to your minutes... that's why you pay your monthly fee for Voicemail.

Also, the iPhone is a bit different, because Visual Voicemail uses the data plan, and not the calling plan.

only if you call it from your cell phone, then your standard minutes/plan applies. if you call from a land line (or someone else's cell) then no..

[M-theory]

Misinformation... actually, it's probably because you don't have "name display" which is different than "call display".

$11 Value Pack | $11.00/month

Includes:

* Call Display with Name Display
* Enhanced Voicemail
* 125 Text Messages
* WhoCalled
* Mobile Backup

[Laserheart]

The iPhone has a different value pack. It includes Visual Voicemail, and costs $15 per month.

$11 Value Pack | $11.00/month

Includes:

* Call Display with Name Display
* Enhanced Voicemail
* 125 Text Messages
* WhoCalled
* Mobile Backup

[Laserheart]

I have read that Rogers seems to have a problem with name display on the iPhone, so I could be wrong...

Most likely it's a problem with Rogers, and not the iPhone. Why wouldn't they display information if it is coming through?

Also, Rogers shouldn't be charging people for a service they can't use!


Misinformation... actually, it's probably because you don't have "name display" which is different than "call display".

[D-Sisive]

OLD

250min
8pm-8am unlimited start
caller id
$20 + saf + 911

NEW (Renew Aug20 for Sept19 start date, wanted unlimited incoming and smaller txt but no go)

250min
6pm unlimited start
caller id
unlimited txt
$20 + saf + 911

NEWER (called in Sept20 for more stuff, asked for 50min and network calling, but only got r2r which is useless to me, and they wouldnt give/swap incoming)

300min
6pm unlimited start
caller id
unlimited txt
rogers 2 rogers
3 months unlimited local call
$20 + saf + 911



NEWEST (called in today Sept29 because I got dinged for data when I had blocked it the day I got my iPhone back in Aug22 and I was quite upset, also didnt that my 8am calling was gone when they switched me to 6pm start, didnt know they had changed it to 7am now so I asked for credit there too, then I asked to swap some features around to get around the lost hour in the morning)

300min
6pm-7am unlimited start
caller id
125 txt
unlimited incoming
3 months unlimited local call
$20 + saf + 911

this plan was what i wanted originally, txt+unlimited incoming+6pm

does anyone know when they changed the unlimited morning to 7am, it use to be till 8am

they told me to call back in 3 months later to determine my usage again and will adjust accordingly...so i guess i will do that...and see what other free stuff i can swap/get for being a 6+ year customer

ps im always polite and nice with the csr, maybe thats why i am not flagged....and i only call alot during the post-renewal stage of a few months to get the account the way i like it, after i dont bother them anymore

call in today again on nov14 cause they messed up my credits with partial charges, then i asked again about swapping my unlimited incoming for network calling and she said i would have to change to another plan since retention plan is not valid for it, then she went through some options and recommended the EPP plan for me

whipped out my airmiles card

got the following

17.50
+11 value pack
+10 network calling
-10 monthly credit
-10 monthly credit
18.50+SAF+911= 25.95+tax=29.32, cheaper than my old plan by 1.70

200min
6pm-7am unlimited start
Caller ID
Enhanced Voicemail
125 txt
WhoCalled
Mobile Backup
My5 (unlimited local call txt/picture/video sending)

i basically lost my bonus 100mins during the day but i have my5 which makes up for it since i make calls to the same number throughout the day...i should have pushed to keep my extra bonus minutes since they came in 50min increments...maybe another time if they screw up my bill again

[Leb_CRX]

I called fido today and was offered for 17.50 the plan (200 minutes, unlimited eve and weekends, no SAC or 911) for TWO years

not sure if she made a mistake or not, or BS'ed me, but after reading this thread sounds like it

either way it should come in the mail for me to agree to it, damn it, I knew it was too good

[gamer123]

noob question but if im looking to join fido's epp, mainly for the iphone, can i use my current # with rogers (off contract)? i like fido's no saf/911 and 5pm evening. do i need 2 or 3yrs to get iphone? should i wait until xmas for deals?

[Ninjai]

How were you guys able to get fido epp plan... I called two different customer service reps and both denied me the plan but on rogers was easily done.

[zkyline]

How were you guys able to get fido epp plan... I called two different customer service reps and both denied me the plan but on rogers was easily done.

Fido EPP Plan is over. However, Rogers still offers it, but with some small differences.

[Ninjai]

I was speaking to a Rogers rep about the EPP, I will be a new customer so I know I wont get much if any room to haggle for things to be included.... only thing I seem to get was waived activation fee.. any suggestions?

[Leb_CRX]

How were you guys able to get fido epp plan... I called two different customer service reps and both denied me the plan but on rogers was easily done.

I had no contract and told them I wanted to quit

but really, I was thinking of quitting and going with pay as you go, don't need a cell anymore

Fido EPP Plan is over. However, Rogers still offers it, but with some small differences.

I got it (or something very simular) yesterday, check my post on previous page

not sure if it's the EPP plan since some details were different, not sure if she made a mistake or it's still going on, will find out soon enough

[drunag]

I'm not too sure if this was mentioned in earlier posts or not, but Fido's EPP is no longer offered for new activations. The only way someone is able to get the EPP now is through the customer relations (retentions for existing customers) department and thats it.

Check the Fido retentions thread here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376936)

[crimsonh4wk]

The iPhone has a different value pack. It includes Visual Voicemail, and costs $15 per month.

I got the $11 value pack for my iPhone and it seems to be working normally.

[darkman007e]

I got the $11 value pack for my iPhone and it seems to be working normally.

Same for me but I got the regular Voice Mail instead of the Visual Voice. Haven't tried if maybe the Visual Voicemail would work with the DATA enabled.

[Laserheart]

I got the $11 value pack for my iPhone and it seems to be working normally.

Is Name Display working for you?

Some of the things in the $11 pack you don't need, like Mobile Backup, because the iPhone already backs everything up to your computer. Mobile backup isn't going to backup all of your iPhone stuff.

Also, you don't need WhoCalled, because the iPhone already stores a record of all calls. (Unless you want to track calls when the phone is off - but I find that it doesn't work a lot of the time, so I don't rely on WhoCalled).

[darkman007e]

Is Name Display working for you?

Some of the things in the $11 pack you don't need, like Mobile Backup, because the iPhone already backs everything up to your computer. Mobile backup isn't going to backup all of your iPhone stuff.

Also, you don't need WhoCalled, because the iPhone already stores a record of all calls. (Unless you want to track calls when the phone is off - but I find that it doesn't work a lot of the time, so I don't rely on WhoCalled).
Personally for me the Name Display doesn't work on my iPhone.

The purpose of WhoCalled is to send you an SMS showing you who called when you had or didn't have service (such as being in the metro or the phone turned off).

Most phone (if not not) saves missed call. Who called resend an SMS for missed call even when your phone receive it.

http://www.fido.ca/web/content/faq/faq_whocalled

[Laserheart]

Ya, it might be useful if it actually worked! lol

[nsX-]

grr just went on the fido website and found out they have removed the SAF permanently.their 25 dollar plan seems good !100 anytime minutes , unlimited text msgs , evening weekends 7pm-8am .

still have 1.5 years left on my 3 year contract and currently trying to get in touch with a csr to attempt to transfer my contract towards my bro , although he just had a verbal contract about half a month ago with rogers for an additional 3 years.hopefully there is a 30 day clause of termination or something i really want out of rogers and back to fido !

[petieboy]

Ya, it might be useful if it actually worked! lol

Works fine for me.

e.g. Take the elevator down to the parking garage, drive out, get a text message that someone called while I was underground.

Comes in handy as hardly anybody feels like leaving a voicemail these days.

[darkman007e]

Ya, it might be useful if it actually worked! lol

Works for my but it may takes a couple minutes before receiving the SMS.

[mcbain27]

whats the best current deal out there now? should i renew now or wait till xmas, new years, or chinese new years?

[Labi]

whats the best current deal out there now? should i renew now or wait till xmas, new years, or chinese new years?

I am curious about this too.. im interested in getting an iphone, is there any upcoming promotions? especially with boxing day?

I tried to get this today:

200 weekday mins
unlimited evenings and weekends from 6pm
Call Display with Name Display
Enhanced Voicemail
125 Text Messages
WhoCalled
Mobile Backup
500 meg data plan

so it's 17.50 + 11 value pack + 30 data plan +6.95 + 0.50 - 10 credit on value pack - 15 credit on data plan

But was told that the $10 and $15 credit have expired.. so no luck yet for me

[tache14]

I want the iphone as well, but gotta get at least 6gb for $30 deal or no go.....

any rumours, well, plausible ones ??????

[gamer123]

im off contract with rogers now, looking to get iphone

im guessing there are deals during xmas, if i go with fido can i still keep my #? is it true that fido doesnt have the epp plan anymore? cuz thats exactly what i want minus some free txt

[man_alone]

I just can't understand what's wrong with all Canadian wireless companies? Unlimited incoming should be standard and FREE for everyone, anytime, that's how it has been in Europe for more than 10 years now. We need more competition for really "Killer" deals.

[Airbus]

I just can't understand what's wrong with all Canadian wireless companies? Unlimited incoming should be standard and FREE for everyone, anytime, that's how it has been in Europe for more than 10 years now. We need more competition for really "Killer" deals.

so does CID....
and sim card is very expensive in Canada too....

[ItemFinder]

Can you really blame the companies? It's the people that are crazy over crappy handsets like the iPhone, which automatically adds services like data and visual voicemail into the mix. When consumers are willing to get stuck with 3-year contracts and monthly bills of $100+, who wouldn't want to capitalise?

[3rdparty]

I just can't understand what's wrong with all Canadian wireless companies? Unlimited incoming should be standard and FREE for everyone, anytime, that's how it has been in Europe for more than 10 years now. We need more competition for really "Killer" deals.

Its a totally different market outside of North America.

It's true, incoming calls/texts are free, however most countries have always paid for outgoing local calls on land lines, and generally calls (even local) to a mobile phone are billed at a higher rate than if you are calling a land line.

[tokiwadai]

Received my FIDO bill today and...

Surprise, surprise... they charge my $50 for downgrading my voice plan to $17.50!!!!! :eek:

This is a complete rip-off!! They didn't tell me in advance...
FIDO-ROGERS, they are really ROBBERS!! :mad:

Found this web-site (http://www.ruinediphone.com/) and posted a comment alrdy there...


BTW, anyway to get around this? :rolleyes:

[Mad.Whack]

Is the 50$ downgrade fee related to a hardware upgrade to an iPhone?

Because if you previously had a plan >30$ you saved 50$ on an iPhone upgrade. However you must stay on a play >30$ in order to keep that savings.

But if this just some arbitrary fee, mega lame.

[3rdparty]

BTW, anyway to get around this? :rolleyes:

Just keep calling until you get someone that will credit back the fee for you. Be nice to everyone you speak with (getting angry doesn't do much), and simply ask them to credit back the fee. If a certain rep won't help, thank them, hang up the phone and call back. You may want to try to speak to the retentions group (say that you are calling to cancel your account)

Generally you can get what you want (within reason) by simply calling until you get a cooperative rep. Helps to call during business hours as well, so you don't get a random call centre (ie New Brunswick, where they *may* not have as much autonomy to make goodwill changes to your account)

[p0rsche]

Hey guys,

Anyone SUCCESSFULLY MATCHED with a TELUS EPP?

I currently pay only 17.30 + SAF+911 for:

Unlimited Evenings/Weekends @ 6PM
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited Web Browsing to 100 Sites
100 Text Messages
Caller ID
Voicemail
Call Conferencing

If anyone has matched from a Telus EPP with the aformentioned bonuses let me know!

This would be actually killer if we could swap over to GSM from dreaded CDMA of Telus! :D

[sillysimms]

Hey guys,

Anyone SUCCESSFULLY MATCHED with a TELUS EPP?

I currently pay only 17.30 + SAF+911 for:

Unlimited Evenings/Weekends @ 6PM
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited Web Browsing to 100 Sites
100 Text Messages
Caller ID
Voicemail
Call Conferencing


Off topic, I know:

Just curious how many daytime minutes you have? I called Telus L&R today and got an offer with similar pricing. I don't need text or web browsing, which I don't use, but this is what they offered me for $17.50 + SAF/911/taxes and I'm deciding if I should take it:

300 daytime minutes
Evenings/weekends from 6 p.m.
Free voicemail 3, call waiting, call display
Telus to telus calling

[browndevil]

Hi
I have the following plan with Rogers wireless my contract have ended with them and now on Monthly..
This what I have
Rogers Wireless 200 $20.00
Basic Voicemail $7.00
Saving: Voicemail fee credit $-5.60
Company Calling Option fee $5.00
Unlimited evening Option $7.50
911 fee $0.50
System Access Fee $6.95

20+7+(-5.60)+5+7.50+0.50+6.95 + (taxes)= $46.73 *2

PLease PM ME

I have two phone with same deal..

can anyone help me?
1)what is out there close to this deal?
2)Best and cheaper way to have voice and date so I can get my wifey black berry? Any way I can get black berry without data?

pls pm me

[alias_neo]

So I got my sister into the Rogers EPP plan about a month ago (she said she was part of the South Asian alliance (SAA) and they didn't really require any member number or anything) and when she got her bill, they charged an extra 7-8 dollars on top of what it should have been. It definitely wasn't the system access fee so I told her to call up Rogers and find out what's going on. It turns out Rogers screwed up and charged her extra for evenings after 7 or something, I didn't really pay attention to what it was exactly. But apparently a lot of people have been complaining about it and Rogers told my sister to take off like 7-8 dollars off the bill when she pays it.

So if you think you've been paying extra, make sure you take the effort to call Rogers/Fido at 611 and find out. Remember to factor in the system access fee, emergency, tax, etc. Also, sometimes the first bill may seem expensive if you have registered in the middle of a billing period so you might pay a bill and half a bill at once. Just call 611 and find out to be safe.

[p0rsche]

Off topic, I know:

Just curious how many daytime minutes you have? I called Telus L&R today and got an offer with similar pricing. I don't need text or web browsing, which I don't use, but this is what they offered me for $17.50 + SAF/911/taxes and I'm deciding if I should take it:

300 daytime minutes
Evenings/weekends from 6 p.m.
Free voicemail 3, call waiting, call display
Telus to telus calling


I have 200 Daytime minutes. It is not bad for me because I have unlimited incoming now, before then I used to run over a lot. Telus to Telus.. is kinda useless IMO, more people are on Fido or Rogers. Try asking the rep to give you unlimited incoming instead. And if you ocassionally use text messages you should opt for that as well.


Anyone swap over to Rogers FROM TELUS while matching a Telus EPP Plan? Let me know!

Thanks,

p0rsche

[sillysimms]

I have 200 Daytime minutes. It is not bad for me because I have unlimited incoming now, before then I used to run over a lot. Telus to Telus.. is kinda useless IMO, more people are on Fido or Rogers. Try asking the rep to give you unlimited incoming instead. And if you ocassionally use text messages you should opt for that as well.


Anyone swap over to Rogers FROM TELUS while matching a Telus EPP Plan? Let me know!

Thanks,

p0rsche

Thanks for the response. I did actually finally request texting and they gave it to me (although not unlimited, I had it blocked since they started charging for incoming so at least I can use it a little now.) You're right that the free incoming would have been better, but Telus to Telus worked for us since we were transferring from a shared plan and the couple people in my family I call most are on Telus. Not too heavy a cell phone user.

Hopefully someone will answer you about transferring to Rogers. Before I signed with Telus, I called and went into both Bell and Rogers. Neither would match for me what Telus had given me. Rogers could match the price, but with fewer minutes and features (no voicemail or caller id included). I even said it would be more convenient to have all my services on one bill (since I'm with Rogers right now for internet and cable) and if I could bring the offer in writing would they match it. They rep. I spoke to said that "I can honestly tell you the offer they gave you is good and I can't match it for a new subscriber." Even with the discount for more than one service with Rogers it would still have cost me more. Maybe I'd have gotten another answer if I called and talked to someone else, but that's what the person I spoke to said.

[mgbdragon]

gotta go to retention to get the real deals, stores are useless for deal making

[bargainfinds]

What a deal!!1 Does anyone know a more better deal than this?

[taichiubg]

Bell's EPP just launched. $100 off any handset! bling.

[InvisibleSoul]

It turns out Rogers screwed up and charged her extra for evenings after 7 or something, I didn't really pay attention to what it was exactly. But apparently a lot of people have been complaining about it and Rogers told my sister to take off like 7-8 dollars off the bill when she pays it.
Yep, I got the same thing. Got charged $7 for 6pm early calling option which was included in the $17.50 EPP. Will call in on Monday to complain.

[bluga]

If I cancel before 3 year how much penalty fee do I have to pay?

[Cryptic_Soul]

If I cancel before 3 year how much penalty fee do I have to pay?

20/month to a max of 400

[divz02]

Just a random question...


does Rogers allow you to block certain numbers from calling you for a certain fee? Fido doesn't.

Fido charges $25 to change your number, even if you're getting really harassing phone calls. what a rip off. Rogers does this for free.

[dreadknot69]

Can you really blame the companies? It's the people that are crazy over crappy handsets like the iPhone, which automatically adds services like data and visual voicemail into the mix. When consumers are willing to get stuck with 3-year contracts and monthly bills of $100+, who wouldn't want to capitalise?

I couldn't have said it better myself. Buncha sheep bending over forewards to say "Thank you sir, can I have another?".

[kmarwah]

I can get you 20$ off for new FIDO accounts as a reference. PM (message) me.

cheers,

[PianistGirl]

I have a friend who just renewed a 2 year contract with this plan.
But he is getting a $5 monthly credit.
And no SAF fee with FIDO.

So his total is $12.50 plus taxes.
Free phone as well.

They offered him for $10 extra a month:
Call Display
Enhanced Voicemail
Who Called
2500 texts
but he declined it. Just wanted a super cheap plan.
(Vancouver too!)

Just to let you know what Fido has been offering.

[PhoeniX Skye]

So.... Fido EPP is not active anymore? Or is it, after their 'no-SAF' change?

[eeto]

Yep, I got the same thing. Got charged $7 for 6pm early calling option which was included in the $17.50 EPP. Will call in on Monday to complain.

Same here... I called them 3 times to fix 3 different issues on the EPP change; everytime they managed to break something. The last one being the $7 for 6pm.

The third CSR i called about the 6pm charges, sworn that EPP doesn't include 6pm even tho I told her i'm 200% sure it does. Then I said, the last 2 CSR repeated verbally to me the details of EPP and it is supposed to include 6pm. She just said "sorry sir, I just can't offer that to you for free!"... goes on "the EPP plan has always not including the 6pm" goes on "I'd verified that the EPP doesn't include the 6pm".... "you can leave your phone and our supervisor will call back in 24-48hrs"....

i said.. fine! "put me on retentions then!"... she goes, "but sir, retentions doesn't handle that..." I interrupted, "yes i kno they handle cancellations, i AM cancelling now!"

woah.. just typing this out gets me mad.. :mad:

[donbalaan]

I got the billing error for the unlimited 6pm-7am and got bounced around as no one could fix this. What exactly do we need to tell the CSRs? It's like my word against theirs.

I had even repeatedly insist that I would fax in the brochure to prove it. Don't make me jump hoops to get this corrected.



Same here... I called them 3 times to fix 3 different issues on the EPP change; everytime they managed to break something. The last one being the $7 for 6pm.

The third CSR i called about the 6pm charges, sworn that EPP doesn't include 6pm even tho I told her i'm 200% sure it does. Then I said, the last 2 CSR repeated verbally to me the details of EPP and it is supposed to include 6pm. She just said "sorry sir, I just can't offer that to you for free!"... goes on "the EPP plan has always not including the 6pm" goes on "I'd verified that the EPP doesn't include the 6pm".... "you can leave your phone and our supervisor will call back in 24-48hrs"....

i said.. fine! "put me on retentions then!"... she goes, "but sir, retentions doesn't handle that..." I interrupted, "yes i kno they handle cancellations, i AM cancelling now!"

woah.. just typing this out gets me mad.. :mad:

[redjl]

I had the same billing error on my first bill. It took only one call and it is fixed. Evenings are supposed to ulimited after 6pm. Last month's bill came through correct.

[redjl]

I had the same billing error on my first bill. It took only one call and it is fixed. Evenings are supposed to ulimited after 6pm. Last month's bill came through correct.

Other place to check is your original contract you signed. I believe it should say right on there, if you got the early evenings included.

[chilts]

Same here... I called them 3 times to fix 3 different issues on the EPP change; everytime they managed to break something. The last one being the $7 for 6pm.

The third CSR i called about the 6pm charges, sworn that EPP doesn't include 6pm even tho I told her i'm 200% sure it does. Then I said, the last 2 CSR repeated verbally to me the details of EPP and it is supposed to include 6pm. She just said "sorry sir, I just can't offer that to you for free!"... goes on "the EPP plan has always not including the 6pm" goes on "I'd verified that the EPP doesn't include the 6pm".... "you can leave your phone and our supervisor will call back in 24-48hrs"....

i said.. fine! "put me on retentions then!"... she goes, "but sir, retentions doesn't handle that..." I interrupted, "yes i kno they handle cancellations, i AM cancelling now!"

woah.. just typing this out gets me mad.. :mad:

wow i would be pissed and ask for a monthly credit for wasting your time. don't they even remember their own flyer they plastered around everywhere a couple months ago?

[lunaris]

20/month to a max of 400

pretty pointless to cancel a plan then lol

[PhoeniX Skye]

So.... Fido EPP is not active anymore? Or is it, after their 'no-SAF' change?

.

[Vertigo]

So.... Fido EPP is not active anymore? Or is it, after their 'no-SAF' change?

It's dead. The only plans available to new customers are on their website

There is, however, a retentions version of the Fido EPP, but it's only available to existing customers.

[PhoeniX Skye]

It's dead. The only plans available to new customers are on their website

There is, however, a retentions version of the Fido EPP, but it's only available to existing customers.

Cool thanks!

[sukasem]

Hi,

Can I transfer my contract & this killer offer plan to someone else?
I call Fido customer service but they said I can transfer the contract but I CANNOT transfer my plan. The other party has to pick an existing plan. Discontinued plan can not be transfered.

Anyone success transfering this plan?

Thanks,

[M-theory]

Just got the $11 value pack for $1 after some talking;)

so my plan comes to $18.50 plus the usuals.

[604girl]

Just got the $11 value pack for $1 after some talking;)

so my plan comes to $18.50 plus the usuals.


just curious what do you get in the $11 dallor pack

[M-theory]

just curious what do you get in the $11 dallor pack

* Call Display with Name Display
* Enhanced Voicemail
* 125 Text Messages
* WhoCalled
* Mobile Backup

[Craig]

Just got the $11 value pack for $1 after some talking;)

so my plan comes to $18.50 plus the usuals.

Is this FIDO or Rogers?

If it's Rogers, please post what is written directly below the $11 value pack.
It should say something like "Savings: blah blah blah"

I would like to know what the official name of the savings credit is called when I call in. Thanks.

[M-theory]

Is this FIDO or Rogers?

If it's Rogers, please post what is written directly below the $11 value pack.
It should say something like "Savings: blah blah blah"

I would like to know what the official name of the savings credit is called when I call in. Thanks.

you'll have to wait next phone bill lol

[Vertigo]

Hi,

Can I transfer my contract & this killer offer plan to someone else?
I call Fido customer service but they said I can transfer the contract but I CANNOT transfer my plan. The other party has to pick an existing plan. Discontinued plan can not be transfered.

Anyone success transfering this plan?

Thanks,

The CSR you spoke with was correct. Fido will under no circumstances transfer any grandfathered (discontinued) plans.

[superbundance]

I am going to try for a rogers epp plan, I am worried they will not give it to me. How do i qualify?

[ChicoQuente]

I signed up for the air miles $17.50 EPP at the end of november with ROGERS. I just looked online at my account for the first time in awhile and it lists the following under "Additional Charges", "6PM Early Eve. Calling Option - $7.00 - Monthly"

Now I was under the impression that the early evenings and weekends was a part of the EPP plan and NOT an additional charge. Was I wrong? Or did the CSR that helped me last month scew up? I want to know if others are paying an additional charge for it with this plan. I am at work and do not have time to sit on hold so I must wait until this evening to call. Please shed some light on this for me if you can!

[acint]

Called FIdo about my old plan
17.50 EPP + SAF - 10 credit (200 day time, 1000 fido to fido, unliminted evening/wknd, caller display)


I asked CSR to transfer to retention center and she was like , retention center is only for cancellation so I was like..yes, transfer me now.. Instead, the retention center supervisor came on and after some discussion we settled for

17.50 + 10 (some old value pack) - 10 credit , no SAF
200 day time, unlimited ngiht/evening starting at 5
voice mail
call display with name display
2500 txt msg:lol:

[darkman007e]

Hi,

Can I transfer my contract & this killer offer plan to someone else?
I call Fido customer service but they said I can transfer the contract but I CANNOT transfer my plan. The other party has to pick an existing plan. Discontinued plan can not be transfered.

Anyone success transfering this plan?

Thanks,
It's not possible because some people used to sell their City Fido plan on eBay for ridiculous amount of money.

[bmmr]

I signed up for the air miles $17.50 EPP at the end of november with ROGERS. I just looked online at my account for the first time in awhile and it lists the following under "Additional Charges", "6PM Early Eve. Calling Option - $7.00 - Monthly"

Now I was under the impression that the early evenings and weekends was a part of the EPP plan and NOT an additional charge. Was I wrong? Or did the CSR that helped me last month scew up? I want to know if others are paying an additional charge for it with this plan. I am at work and do not have time to sit on hold so I must wait until this evening to call. Please shed some light on this for me if you can!

I had the same issue... Called CSR and he adjusted it...

[crimsonh4wk]

I had the same issue... Called CSR and he adjusted it...

Same here. The CSR was really good about it. Now, when this month's bill shows up, it better be clear.

[Viper98]

would it be worth it to cancel my Bell EPP that's(I believe) $22.50 + SAF/911 and go with this Rogers plan for $17.50+$7 for unlmited browsing?

[c5ho]

I just called today and said I wanted to get the Rogers EPP with $11 Value Pack but they wouldn't credit $10 back. The most they could give was $5 credit. What gives? The rep told me that they couldn't give a $10 credit on a $17.50 plan.

[c5ho]

Thats what I figure...

[c5ho]

This is so BS. I called an one CSR finally offerred me the $10 credit towards the value pack and then we got disconnected. WTF? I finally got through again and explained to the CSR how I got disconnected and he said he wasn't surprised because of the high volume/less ppl in the call centre due to the snow storm. However, there was no record of a $10 credit offer. Only a record of the previous $5 credit offer. He then went on to tell me that even if he was to give me $10 credit, it would be flagged and I would have it removed in a month.

What can I do now, since there are records on the account saying that I've asked for the $10 credit and was denied?

[FenixReborn]

I'm not very cell phone savy, but I got this Rogers EPP yesterday, but I forgot to ask the dude if the unlimited evenings and weekends included long distance?

He said the 200 weekday minutes covered long distance...but today is Saturday, so I need to know if calling long distance is covered under the plan.
Thanks

[dbzsr]

Hello,
i have the Fido Killer plan,
i know its a grandfathered plan and cannot be transferred,
now, i heard that there is a retention 17.5 with no SAF/911,
if i get that, will it be transferable?
are retention plans in general transferable?

[sillysimms]

I'm not very cell phone savy, but I got this Rogers EPP yesterday, but I forgot to ask the dude if the unlimited evenings and weekends included long distance?

He said the 200 weekday minutes covered long distance...but today is Saturday, so I need to know if calling long distance is covered under the plan.
Thanks

I think you should clarify that the 200 weekday minutes include long distance. If that is the case, I think it is something extra they gave you since long distance minutes are different. You should make certain of this before you start making long distance calls.

Also, the unlimited evenings and weekends would not include long distance.

[addicted2it]

I'm not very cell phone savy, but I got this Rogers EPP yesterday, but I forgot to ask the dude if the unlimited evenings and weekends included long distance?

He said the 200 weekday minutes covered long distance...but today is Saturday, so I need to know if calling long distance is covered under the plan.
Thanks

I am pretty sure the answer is NO...Only local calls.

[Hahutzy]

How do you get EPP plans now, calling Rogers Retention?

I finished my first 3-year contract a month ago, so I'm in the market for a new plan.

[LankyD]

Retention plans are better than EPP plans. You want EPP for new activations only.

[SirAlain]

You want EPP for new activations only.

If I already have a phone, can I just buy a Rogers SIM card and request for the EPP?

[trinh85]

If I already have a phone, can I just buy a Rogers SIM card and request for the EPP?

You could but its a 3 year contract. Might as well get a free phone if you're signing up for 3 years.

Edit: Its 17.50+ $7(saf) + 0.50(911)= $25. Why not go with the $25 monthly plan fido has, you lose 150 minutes but gain unlimited texting, and no SAF. And if you're lucky the guy can give you you unlimited after 5, but it depends on the sales person. That's what I did. =D Good luck.

[rui]

Is this plan still available with rogers?

[Peroxide]

I finished my 3 year contract.

Right now I'm on a plan with 200 anytime minutes and N&W@9pm for $15 and CID and 2500 outgoing texts for free.

I want to get some earlier N&W and perhaps MY5 or something, think I could get them for free by threatening to cancel and then renewing my contract?

[SirAlain]

You could but its a 3 year contract. Might as well get a free phone if you're signing up for 3 years.

Edit: Its 17.50+ $7(saf) + 0.50(911)= $25. Why not go with the $25 monthly plan fido has, you lose 150 minutes but gain unlimited texting, and no SAF. And if you're lucky the guy can give you you unlimited after 5, but it depends on the sales person. That's what I did. =D Good luck.

What? Really? I can get a free phone even if I sign up with only the EPP?

The 3 year contract is no problem, it's unavoidable, I wish it wasnt the case. I am looking to sign up with Rogers though. Thank your for your help!

[osc]

What? Really? I can get a free phone even if I sign up with only the EPP?

The 3 year contract is no problem, it's unavoidable, I wish it wasnt the case. I am looking to sign up with Rogers though. Thank your for your help!

You can even get an iPhone, BB, etc if you sign up with this plan. I signed up and got an iPhone without even adding data to it.

[BooR4dL3y]

I got the Rogers 17.50 EPP on Dec. 27, as new customer. Just called today and asked to have Call Display added for free. The CSR added it to my account for free. I asked them several times, "Can I have CD added to my plan for free; I don't want to pay anymore than what I'm paying?" The phone was quiet for a long time, my guess is that the CSR was just busy changing my plan. I did mention to them several times afterward that I wanted CD to be added and not to be charged; emphasizing the part of not being charged a few more times to make my point clear.

Now I just have to wait for my first statement to come and see if everything is okay.

It actually was quite easy to get Caller Display added on. The CSR didn't even try to sell me the $7 fee. Maybe next week I'll see if I can get something else add to the EPP.

[One Winged Angel]

You can even get an iPhone, BB, etc if you sign up with this plan. I signed up and got an iPhone without even adding data to it.

The iPhone discussion may have died down from the original hype, but I've talked to various Rogers people in various locations (in-store here in Vancouver) and back in September when I was browsing for a new phone they said that they refused to sell anyone an iPhone without the data packages because general consumers didn't know how to disable all of the data features and ended up getting $700 bills.

While this deal seems alright, I'm much happier with my $25 Student Plan: local My10, early evenings, 100 Wkday / 1000 Eve + wkend. I also got a $10 extras package with: 125 Sent txt messages, enhanced voicemail, caller id/whocalled, and unlimited on-device web browsing. If you're a student, this plan is a pretty good deal, IMO. And I've only been with Rogers since August 2008 so I don't think I have much leverage for haggling :o

[maritimer555]

Hi

looking for a plan for 17 yr old son.

Bell EPP
Includes:
•450 Anytime minutes
•Unlimited Nights and Weekends (6pm-7am)
•Call Display
•Message Center
•Unlimited Mobile Browser
•5¢/min CDN-CDN Long Distance
•20¢/min CDN–US Long Distance
•Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Conference Calling, Detailed BillingAdditional-$9.70 System Access Fee Charge
Optional Features:
•$7.50 for 2500 Text Messages
•4MB data at $20/monthBonus

plus free case and car charger
all this for $18.00 (and i assume the SAC as above and 911)


Is this OK, average , hot , or could i do way better on the phone with a rep or elsewhere (ie rogers)

I'm located in Nova Scotia

[Phikshin]

Hi

looking for a plan for 17 yr old son.

Bell EPP
Includes:
•450 Anytime minutes
•Unlimited Nights and Weekends (6pm-7am)
•Call Display
•Message Center
•Unlimited Mobile Browser
•5¢/min CDN-CDN Long Distance
•20¢/min CDN–US Long Distance
•Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Conference Calling, Detailed BillingAdditional-$9.70 System Access Fee Charge
Optional Features:
•$7.50 for 2500 Text Messages
•4MB data at $20/monthBonus

plus free case and car charger
all this for $18.00 (and i assume the SAC as above and 911)


Is this OK, average , hot , or could i do way better on the phone with a rep or elsewhere (ie rogers)

I'm located in Nova Scotia


4mb of data for 20$ / month? thats bad. But the plan itself for 18$ is pretty good. You could always try calling rogers retentions and telling them what bell is offering and see if they can match / beat it. With that plan your looking at 18$ + 9.70 (SAF) + 911 (i think is 1$ at bell?) + 7.50 (texting, most teenagers do it) + if you want VM? CID?. Without VM and Caller ID your looking at 40.90.

[RiCHC3]

I thought Fido completely did away with the SAF?

I was going to apply for the EPP plan and see if I can score free voice mail, but if there's some SAF bs on top of the $17 I'd probably shop around.

[maritimer555]

Thanks Phil

i was wondering if Message Center is VM.

[p1mp]

About CID on Fido iPhones, if I cancel it, names will still show up as long as they're in my contacts/phone book correct?

[gunners1]

About CID on Fido iPhones, if I cancel it, names will still show up as long as they're in my contacts/phone book correct?

nope on mine it comes up as BLOCKED

[gei]

So how exactly do I get this plan with Rogers? Is the 6gb data plan still offered?

Basically I'm on Telus with a pretty ridiculous deal:

EPP $17.50:
350 daytime minutes
Unlimited E/W @ 6pm
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited Text
100 free LD minutes
CID/VM/CW/CF/3way

Plus $15 a month for unlimited data

I'm looking for a similar type of plan on Rogers. I'd be willing to port over my number if that helps somehow. Anyone know how I could accomplish such a thing? Any rogers reps that could set me up with a similar plan?

I realize of course I'd have to pay more on Rogers... but the iphone is really tempting me...

[osc]

So how exactly do I get this plan with Rogers? Is the 6gb data plan still offered?

Basically I'm on Telus with a pretty ridiculous deal:

EPP $17.50:
350 daytime minutes
Unlimited E/W @ 6pm
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited Text
100 free LD minutes
CID/VM/CW/CF/3way

Plus $15 a month for unlimited data

I'm looking for a similar type of plan on Rogers. I'd be willing to port over my number if that helps somehow. Anyone know how I could accomplish such a thing? Any rogers reps that could set me up with a similar plan?

I realize of course I'd have to pay more on Rogers... but the iphone is really tempting me...

:confused:I wouldn't leave that plan even for an iPhone (I'd just get a Storm) - that's an AMAZING plan that pretty hard (or impossible) to get as a new subscriber at Rogers...

[gei]

:confused:I wouldn't leave that plan even for an iPhone (I'd just get a Storm) - that's an AMAZING plan that pretty hard (or impossible) to get as a new subscriber at Rogers...

yeah that seems to be the consensus.... guess i'm sticking with telus.

I actually hate rogers as a company and find telus coverage much better in ontario.

funny thing is, my plan is considered pretty amazing by rogers customers, but many telus customers have managed to get similar ones (check out the telus-howardforums retentions thread).

[brockster]

I love my iPhone plan:

EPP $17.50:
200 daytime minutes
Unlimited E/W @ 5pm
Unlimited Incoming
2500 Text
+ iPhone Value Pack including Visual Voice Mail = $15.00
Plus 35 min long distance = $5.00
6G Data Plan = $30.00

No SAF, NO 911

Total per month is $76 taxes in.

[Magoomba]

Since the 6GB data plan is no longer offered...

Does anyone stream audio/radio using their iPhone?
If so, does the $30 Data Value plan w/ 500MB enough?

Thanks.

[bubba67]

So, I understand that one can get the Iphone on a 3 yr plan with the $17.50 EPP plan, but what is the best overall package with the data plan included, inclusive of any activation fees, credits???

[undefeated]

How do I go about getting a EPP? I called Fido and they said I needed go through the company I'm with (ie Airmiles, CAA).

[osc]

So, I understand that one can get the Iphone on a 3 yr plan with the $17.50 EPP plan, but what is the best overall package with the data plan included, inclusive of any activation fees, credits???

New Subscribers won't get much at all in terms of credits...So assuming you are one, you get the EPP (17.50 + SAF + 911) and add the standard $30 iPhone Data Value Pack to that

[tomtomtom]

So, I understand that one can get the Iphone on a 3 yr plan with the $17.50 EPP plan, but what is the best overall package with the data plan included, inclusive of any activation fees, credits???

Definitely call to retention, soon after your activation and complain about the fees, you may get credit, if you say you dislike the service and wanted to cancel.

They will throw deals at you. ;)

[akz]

When does the Rogers EPP plan end?

[Wildfire]

I'm currently with Telus (my current phone is a p.o.s.) but I want to switch to Rogers/Fido because I got a good deal on an unlocked Nokia N95-3 (since the phone is GSM)

As a new activation can I avoid having to signing up on a contract and just get a plan, since I don't want a new phone? Or should I just get a new phone since If I can't avoid a contract? I haven't been keeping track of phone plans and am lost. please help :|

[BestOffer]

I love my iPhone plan:

EPP $17.50:
200 daytime minutes
Unlimited E/W @ 5pm
Unlimited Incoming
2500 Text
+ iPhone Value Pack including Visual Voice Mail = $15.00
Plus 35 min long distance = $5.00
6G Data Plan = $30.00

No SAF, NO 911

Total per month is $76 taxes in.

that is $3k over 3 yrs, thats too much

[brockster]

that is $3k over 3 yrs, thats too much

As iPhone plans with 6G Data, it's a deal... it's too much if you don't want an iPhone, for an iPhone, no data, as put best before, is like having a Porsche and not driving it... also, it's $2700 over 3 years... not $3K...

[Dark_fantom]

I love my iPhone plan:

EPP $17.50:
200 daytime minutes
Unlimited E/W @ 5pm
Unlimited Incoming
2500 Text
+ iPhone Value Pack including Visual Voice Mail = $15.00
Plus 35 min long distance = $5.00
6G Data Plan = $30.00

No SAF, NO 911

Total per month is $76 taxes in.

wow, that sounds great, but what about that whole middle ground where that's an insane amount of money for a cell phone? I mean it looks like you get a lot, but unless you're the average person, $76 a month is way too much. He y why is it that with this plan you have to pay SAF and it says that they got rid of SAF? says it when you look under "plans" and its at the bottom.

[brockster]

wow, that sounds great, but what about that whole middle ground where that's an insane amount of money for a cell phone? I mean it looks like you get a lot, but unless you're the average person, $76 a month is way too much. He y why is it that with this plan you have to pay SAF and it says that they got rid of SAF? says it when you look under "plans" and its at the bottom.

if you look, I said NO SAF, NO 911... don't pay it.

Also, yes, it's a lot for a cell phone... the iPhone is a Smart phone that offers much much more than any cell phone. I can remote into my servers, I can stream my music anywhere from my laptop computer etc.... you have to be an iPhone owner to truly appreciate the App Store etc... I was considering NO DATA but it would truly be crappy to only be able to use the iPhone wherever you only had access to a wireless network. In this case, you may as well just get an iPhone touch...

[dilbert]

I am a newbie and would like to negotiate a contract plan with Rogers. All I need is free daytime minutes, unlimited E/W calls, text messaging, some long distance minutes (preferably no SAF and 911 fee). What is the best deal I can get (other than the standard promotion on newspaper ... etc)? Need the expert advice on how to proceed. Thanks.

[lwswong]

wow, that sounds great, but what about that whole middle ground where that's an insane amount of money for a cell phone? I mean it looks like you get a lot, but unless you're the average person, $76 a month is way too much. He y why is it that with this plan you have to pay SAF and it says that they got rid of SAF? says it when you look under "plans" and its at the bottom.


Rogers has some packages that are slightly cheaper, but with less data. presumably, if you're a mid/average user, you won't use 6G, but each person's usage is different, so the extent of a "deal" is different to each person.

At any rate, you'd get EPP on rogers 17.50 (200+evngs&wkds at 6pm), then get the "iphone value pack" which is currently shifting to $35 (but you might still be able to get it for $30). The value pack includes unltd txt, visual voicemail, whocalled, and 500mb of data - which is plenty for the average user.

you'd pay $6.95 SAF + 911 $0.50 = $59.95+tx.

You can basically get this plan without any haggling or negotiations, since everything but the EPP is on the website. So you can likely negotiate some add-ins or credits if you wanted to to customize to what you want.

Same prices if you happened to want a blackberry instead.

There is a thread all about this here:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665033

Hope that helps.

[Dark_fantom]

if you look, I said NO SAF, NO 911... don't pay it.

Also, yes, it's a lot for a cell phone... the iPhone is a Smart phone that offers much much more than any cell phone. I can remote into my servers, I can stream my music anywhere from my laptop computer etc.... you have to be an iPhone owner to truly appreciate the App Store etc... I was considering NO DATA but it would truly be crappy to only be able to use the iPhone wherever you only had access to a wireless network. In this case, you may as well just get an iPhone touch...

Well i have no doubt you can have a blast with that plan and that phone, i have a friend who has a similar plan and he's ALWAYS on the phone doing something, i especially like the wifi:cheesygri.

But when i said no SAF, i meant that on the fido website it says that they got rid of SAF for monthly plans. If you go on the main page, then click the plans tab, go into monthly plans, and look at the bottom part of the window it says so. But on the $17.50 epp deal here, it says you have to pay the SAF which is a little contradictory??????

[NYR]

Is this easy to get in a Rogers Plus store or should I call?? What is easier for a new customer?

[darkman007e]

I am a newbie and would like to negotiate a contract plan with Rogers. All I need is free daytime minutes, unlimited E/W calls, text messaging, some long distance minutes (preferably no SAF and 911 fee). What is the best deal I can get (other than the standard promotion on newspaper ... etc)? Need the expert advice on how to proceed. Thanks.
You're kidding right ?

If you live in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver, the best whould probably be to go with Fido and get the Fullfido plan that are limited to those. It's something like 2000 min anytime for 40$ or 4000 min anytime for 60$ + unlim SMS on both plans.

But this really if you need a **** load of minutes during the day.

[Amuse]

Does Rogers still have this $17.50 /200min/ 6pm unlimited plan?
If so, when does it end?

[rAfChOw]

Spoke with Retentions a few days ago and although they are still offering the 17.50 plan, they claimed they could not add any credits like free CID, VM, UL incoming, etc.

[Magoomba]

Sorry if this question has already been asked.
Is the EPP evening starting at 5pm or 6pm?
The topic indicates 6pm, but the posts seem to indicate 5pm.

Also has anyone managed to get R2R or Network calling thrown in?
If so, what plan shows up on the invoice?
Is it something like 1247EP3BC (I'm in BC)?
Thanks

[afterburn999]

is this still available with fido ?

[ADBAWG]

Sorry if this question has already been asked.
Is the EPP evening starting at 5pm or 6pm?
The topic indicates 6pm, but the posts seem to indicate 5pm.

Also has anyone managed to get R2R or Network calling thrown in?
If so, what plan shows up on the invoice?
Is it something like 1247EP3BC (I'm in BC)?
Thanks

Under the EPP evenings free start at 6 pm (Rogers) and 5 pm (Fido). Some have gotten the early 5 pm free on Rogers, but that all depends the retentions rep. I tried for the early 5 pm start and no go, but rep did throw in the R2R. My bill doesn't have a code associated with it, just that R2R is included as a charge then on a separate line is credited back.

[Qube]

is this still available with fido ?

+1

[redflag]

+1

+1 for Rogers

Thanks

Noticed somebody mentioned on a previous page that the Rogers offer is valid until Jan 16, 2009. Just wondering if for some reason anybody has got it after that date?

[Badman]

Hey just got this front retentions just a few minutes ago.

Still Alive!!!!!

[SilentWish~*]

Hey just got this front retentions just a few minutes ago.

Still Alive!!!!!

i got the EPP plan this morning as well~
paired with the iphone value plan and $15 of credits :cheesygri

[NYR]

i got the EPP plan this morning as well~
paired with the iphone value plan and $15 of credits :cheesygri

Details please!! :)

Did you call in? In Store? Did they ask a lot of questions? Did you play dumb or did you come out and ask for the 17.50 plan?

[SilentWish~*]

Details please!! :)

Did you call in? In Store? Did they ask a lot of questions? Did you play dumb or did you come out and ask for the 17.50 plan?

i posted my details in this thread :)
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8113955&postcount=773

i actually asked for the $17.50 plan straight up~

[Qube]

i posted my details in this thread :)
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8113955&postcount=773

i actually asked for the $17.50 plan straight up~

Cool, so you got EPP from Rogers.

Anybody from Fido?

We're NOT talking about retention plans. We're talking about EPP, so if you have to call retentions to get the 17.50 or 25, this thread doesn't apply. Thanks!