HOT - ROGERS - New Data Packages for All Devices Starting Nov 26

[rebel_rfd]

There was the original 20 dollar value package posted for Berrys. Well today the 30 got launched.

ROGERS

$20
10000SMS, 10000MMS, CID, EVM, Who-Called, and Unlimited BIS Email / IM only.

As of today the following is available for all devices:

$30
10000SMS, 10000MMS, CID, EVM, Who-Called, and 500MB (BIS, WM, or iPhone)

3 Year Agreement is required!

All data overage protection applies! As well, both plans can be used for data hardware rebate pricing. 33.3% discount applies to additional Wireless Essentials. Data (500mb) is valued at $25, so maximum overage is $75.

Quoting WorldIRC off of Howard Forums.

HOFO Thread:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1464576&page=1

[ukhan]

Umm...it'd be good to identify which company is offering this.

[Snicla]

rogers? fido?

[rebel_rfd]

Sorry guys, my first thread, updated it. Mods please combine the under 20 dollar thread if you can.

[6millions]

What's the difference between CID and Who Called?

30$ for 500mb of data seems expensive.

And who sends anywhere near 10000 MMS a month?

[spdztr]

Hmm.. so for $10 more, you lose email/IM in favor of 500MB data... I guess the 500mb would encompass all your email/IM needs..

[vpower]

euh, what's BIS and MMS?

I'm gussing
WM: Windows Mobile
EVM: enhanced Voice Mail?

As for who called, you get a texte message abotu the missed call (missed call when you were out of range)

[bigkyle]

lol for whoever asked about the 10,000 messages.. I sent about 5,000 a month so this value pack is perfect for me

[aznxtambOy]

Hmm.. so for $10 more, you lose email/IM in favor of 500MB data... I guess the 500mb would encompass all your email/IM needs..


There is a promo now with the $30 BB VP you get $10 credit per month. There is a 3 year commitment and if you want to cancel the package it's $100.

I just signed up for the one with 500mb of data and the rep confirmed it's $20 with a $10 monthly credit.

The OP should change his post to $20 with $10 credit for the data one.

[spdztr]

There is a promo now with the $30 BB VP you get $10 credit per month. There is a 3 year commitment and if you want to cancel the package it's $100.

I just signed up for the one with 500mb of data and the rep confirmed it's $20 with a $10 monthly credit.

I signed up for the $20 plan too....
But is this plan saying that you get the 500mb of data as opposed to the unlimited email/IM?

[Qwest905]

if you have the 6gb $30 plan...

would you have to pay a data cancellation charge if you switch to this???

[Defiant_Man11]

if you have the 6gb $30 plan...

would you have to pay a data cancellation charge if you switch to this???

Nope, as long as you don't cancel data, you won't incur an ECF.

[rebel_rfd]

Regarding ECF, probably not, varies on rep, most will not, since your going from DATA to DATA.

I posted according to whats on HOFO, instead of unlimited emails and instant msging, you gain 500 megs, which should be comparable to unlimited on a BB device.

MMS - Multimedia Msgs.

Each plan gets a 10 dollar credit.

First plan is actually 30, gets a revolving 10 dollar credit.
Second plan is actually 40, gets a revolving 10 dillar credit, so 30.

Keep in mind, 500 MBS is usually 25 on its own, and 15 dollar Communicate Value bundle just gives CID, 2500 Text. If its iPhone 15, no MMS.

EDIT:
The 20 dollar package which includes unlimited DATA has a revolving 10 dollar credit, making it 20.

The 30 dollar one does not according to the memo, so its just 30. Will update with more info, please refer to HOFO link on first post if you want real time updates.

[Mendes]

Whats the code for the $30 plan?

The 20 is VP30BB3Y if i remember correctly

when i called yesterday the rep said it didnt exist until i gave her the code

[worldjerseys]

if you have the 6gb $30 plan...

would you have to pay a data cancellation charge if you switch to this???

can I ask why you are changing? is the 6gb deal way to much gb?

[shaolinmonk]

anybody know the code that was added to your account for the $30 plan with 500 mb (is there really a $10 credit?)

[jesterz]

What's the difference between CID and Who Called?

Caller ID will show the number of the person that is calling you if your phone is turned on.

With Who Called, the service will send you a text message with a list of phone numbers that have attempted to call you when your phone was turned off.

[darkdude]

Caller ID will show the number of the person that is calling you if your phone is turned on.

With Who Called, the service will send you a text message with a list of phone numbers that have attempted to call you when your phone was turned off.

and it'll send you a text message if you missed the call while the phone was on too.

[Kaitlyn]

I'm paying

$30 (data) + $7 (VM) + $3 (whocalled) + $5 (500 text)..

this could save me $15/month.... of course I lose 5.5gb of data, heh...

Sucks that it doesn't include visual voicemail though - unless it does for iPhone users

[kuzi]

2 questions:

1. For iPhone customers, do they get visual voicemail instead if EVM?

2. Does this work for Fido customers too?

Thanks!

[nx6288]

will they charge me if switch over from fido's killer plan + 6gb?

[aznxtambOy]

anybody know the code that was added to your account for the $30 plan with 500 mb (is there really a $10 credit?)

I just called and spoke with another rep to confirm my BB VP with data. He didn't even know about it but then said he read his email and found it.

He told me the one with the data has a $10 credit so the package will be only $20 per month. Now I still don't know if I should trust him so I wrote down his name and the rep that originally signed me up saying that.

Everyone knows hows Rogers is :rolleyes:

[shaolinmonk]

I just called and spoke with another rep to confirm my BB VP with data. He didn't even know about it but then said he read his email and found it.

He told me the one with the data has a $10 credit so the package will be only $20 per month. Now I still don't know if I should trust him so I wrote down his name and the rep that originally signed me up saying that.

Everyone knows hows Rogers is :rolleyes:

i just got shot down.. they said no additional discount.. looks like chaos for the next few days..

[Symcor]

Is anyone know I can add this to my family plan?

[Kam98]

This is huge...

For $30, 500 MB data, caller ID, VM, 10000 texts... thats better than paying $30 for 6Gigs and adding a bundle for caller id and vm on top that is if you are not hitting 500 MB which most of the people may not be.

However, there is only one thing holding me back from moving foward, what if in the future there is a need to use more than 500 MB for data, some sort of killer app or functionality of the phone itself.

Any suggestions on to switch or not to switch?

[SinghyLeafs]

Yeah I spoke to them too..the girl that i was talking to did not know ANYTHING about the 10$ credit.

Also with this you have to buy a new voice plan...because currently im on a 45 Dollar combine plan that gives me

500mb
200 minutes
incoming free

so i went onto there website and THEY HAVE completely changed there plans there are no incoming plans no more!!!! so i stuck with what i already have!

[Kaitlyn]

However, there is only one thing holding me back from moving foward, what if in the future there is a need to use more than 500 MB for data, some sort of killer app or functionality of the phone itself.

That's the main thing holding me back... for all we know there will be a good gps nav software but it uses data for the maps...

Apart from that and tethering, I find it VERY DIFFICULT to use a lot of data :)

[napoleon1769]

What's the credit?

[Qwest905]

can I ask why you are changing? is the 6gb deal way to much gb?

6gb is way too mcuh for an average user...or even a heavy user...

the most i used was 250mb...

and yes VISUAL VOICEMAIL is included for iphone users

[Raddo]

hey isn't this a repost?! IBTL! http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=664231 :D

[worldjerseys]

6gb is way too mcuh for an average user...or even a heavy user...

the most i used was 250mb...

and yes VISUAL VOICEMAIL is included for iphone users


cheers... that what I needed to know... now can someone link me to the deal on the rogers site? is it up yet? bc I can't find it.

[Qwest905]

just call them...the reps know what feature it is..

it was very easy to add it on my account

[atl5]

just call them...the reps know what feature it is..

it was very easy to add it on my account

you mean you got it for $20 with the 500mb data?

[Qwest905]

you mean you got it for $20 with the 500mb data?

not for $20 ...got it for $30

saves me an extra $15 a month on my contract

[DjSingh]

just call them...the reps know what feature it is..

it was very easy to add it on my account

did u get $10 credit or paying 30.

[henrycao8]

i have 2 questions:

1. Does fido offer something similar to this?

2. Does anyone with 6GB plan actually use that much a month? I mean, 6GB is a LOT!

[knight]

can we tether with this plan ?

also if you use the internet everyday for say 3 hours on the phone ( including youtube streaming and possibly agps and logged to MSN ) would 500 mb be enough ?

[queenofhearts]

euh, what's BIS and MMS?

I'm gussing
WM: Windows Mobile
EVM: enhanced Voice Mail?

As for who called, you get a texte message abotu the missed call (missed call when you were out of range)

Yeah, I am lost too. What does BIS and MMS mean?? What do they stand for. WM?? What the...?? English for slow learners like me please!
I have an Iphone so from what i can decipher (the only part I can understand!) is that the only plan that I could qualify for is the $30 one. right? If only I knew what all those acronyms stood for!

[DjSingh]

Yeah, I am lost too. What does BIS and MMS mean?? What do they stand for. WM?? What the...?? English for slow learners like me please!
I have an Iphone so from what i can decipher (the only part I can understand!) is that the only plan that I could qualify for is the $30 one. right? If only I knew what all those acronyms stood for!

Well

BIS stands for Blackberry internet Service
MMS stands for Multi Media Service
WM stands for Windows Mobile
EVM stands for enhanced Voice Mail

[shaolinmonk]

BIS is for blackberry

MMS is picture messages..

iphone users get visual voicemail instead of MMS...

there are 3 seperate plans.. tell them what device you have or what plan you want...

i just relunctantly changed to this to save $10 a month.. i don't really need 6 gig's of data...

[queenofhearts]

Well

BIS stands for Blackberry internet Service
MMS stands for Multi Media Service
WM stands for Windows Mobile
EVM stands for enhanced Voice Mail

Thanks!:lol:

[wiebecj]

just added the $30 plan to my iphone a few seconds ago! Took her a few minutes to find it, but then it was smooth sailing! Thanks OP!!

[nikonwhore]

There is a promo now with the $30 BB VP you get $10 credit per month. There is a 3 year commitment and if you want to cancel the package it's $100.

I just signed up for the one with 500mb of data and the rep confirmed it's $20 with a $10 monthly credit.

The OP should change his post to $20 with $10 credit for the data one.

sorry im totally confused here, you mention 20 dollars with 10 monthly credit- thats already been applied? so there is a plan, where you overall, are paying 20 dollars for 500mb and all that extra stuff?

right now im paying 25 extra for 500mb data, but my voice mail/calldisplay/125 texts cost me 2 bucks extra.

[rebel_rfd]

Plan 1: 10000 SMS/MMS, CID, EVM, Who Called Unlimited Email and Instant Msging
30 - 10 Credit = 20, so Rogers applies a revolving credit

Plan 2: 10000 SMS/MMS, CID, EVM, Who Called, and 500 MB of Data
$30, no application of credit, just 30 bucks.

Edit:
reports coming in for Plan 2, if you sign for 3 years, you recieve a revolving 10 dollar credit, making it 20. Guess its ymmv, better to act on it now, when reps dont know the full details.

[Laserheart]

6gb is way too mcuh for an average user...or even a heavy user...

the most i used was 250mb...

and yes VISUAL VOICEMAIL is included for iphone users

When I called Rogers, they said I would lose Visual Voicemail, and that I would have to revert to 20th century analog voicemail!

It would be nice to confirm this!

[Laserheart]

I use between 2gb and 3gb per month.

i have 2 questions:

1. Does fido offer something similar to this?

2. Does anyone with 6GB plan actually use that much a month? I mean, 6GB is a LOT!

[rebel_rfd]

When I called Rogers, they said I would lose Visual Voicemail, and that I would have to revert to 20th century analog voicemail!

It would be nice to confirm this!

If you tell them you are using a iPhone, they will adjust it accordingly for the 30 dollar plan, the one that comes with 500 Megs. So instead of Enhanced Voicemail, you will recieve Visual Voicemail.

[Laserheart]

If you tell them you are using a iPhone, they will adjust it accordingly for the 30 dollar plan, the one that comes with 500 Megs. So instead of Enhanced Voicemail, you will recieve Visual Voicemail.

That's not what she told me, but I guess i'll give it another try!

[par1000]

Why can't rogers put the BB enterprise server data on sale. 1 or 1.5 gigs for $45. Anyone know of any good deals on the enterprise data packages?

[bionicsamm]

I'm on a corporate plan already, but we wanted to add a blackberry with data for myself.

So I got the Bold for $199 with the $50 rebate, first month completely free and 3 months of unlimited calling because I couldn't upgrade my existing line until 2010 :rolleyes:

The $30 data plan with a revolving $10 credit per month
No system access fees on either line

400 anytime minutes
Unlimited early evenings & weekends
Detailed billing
Exact pricing
Long distance rate 10 cents per minute
Enhanced Voicemail
All network features (called ID etc.)

For $67 a month + taxes

[Qwest905]

That's not what she told me, but I guess i'll give it another try!

it is confirmed
i added it on my account

http://i33.tinypic.com/16k84ll.jpg

[bigjee]

it is confirmed
i added it on my account


So how much is the total monthly bill (rough estimate).

[Mad.Whack]

I also added the 30$ plan, VVM instead of MMS.

:D

[JT94]

it is confirmed
i added it on my account

http://i33.tinypic.com/16k84ll.jpg

That's not a discount on the value package. That's a 33.3% discount on any additional wireless essentials that you add.

[pspindi]

When I called Rogers, they said I would lose Visual Voicemail, and that I would have to revert to 20th century analog voicemail!

It would be nice to confirm this!

I just signed up for an iphone under a corp plan with the new data deal. The rep i spoke to in their iphone business solutions department confirmed it was visual voicemail that you get for any iphone customers.

it all depends on training they receive and the department/group they belong to and if they have checked/read the info in their intranets before coming on duty.

[RafStar]

I just signed up for an iphone under a corp plan with the new data deal. The rep i spoke to in their iphone business solutions department confirmed it was visual voicemail that you get for any iphone customers.

it all depends on training they receive and the department/group they belong to and if they have checked/read the info in their intranets before coming on duty.

Which department did you talk to? It's been impossible for me to get an iphone + data because im on the sobeys corporate plan. How much is 500mb? 30$-10$credit?

[steivewonder88]

if you are on the EPP, can you use this and carry over your credits for call display to drop the price? i currently get credits for VM and CID, but would i lose those credits when i add this to my plan? or would i get to keep the credits i currently have and just pay the difference monthly?

[Qwest905]

That's not a discount on the value package. That's a 33.3% discount on any additional wireless essentials that you add.

sorry that was a highlight for something else

i'm talking about the visual voicemail

[squall458]

^^^ In reference to your pic:

I got the plan activated but I am not sure if I got the $10 credit each month. I kept asking like several times if I get the $10 credit each month and he said yes. Now its updated on rogers that I got the 500mb etc. but all I see is "33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc" under the discount section. Is that the $10 off the $30, hence 33.33? (Like the pic above).

[DjSingh]

^^^ In reference to your pic:

I got the plan activated but I am not sure if I got the $10 credit each month. I kept asking like several times if I get the $10 credit each month and he said yes. Now its updated on rogers that I got the 500mb etc. but all I see is "33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc" under the discount section. Is that the $10 off the $30, hence 33.33? (Like the pic above).

Well this same situation applies to me aswell.

i kept asking him and rep told me that new discount has been added, he said it says value pack discount.... but he said he's unable to check how much the discount was.

so don't know if it going tobe applied or not.

[IceQue]

i have 2 questions:

1. Does fido offer something similar to this?

2. Does anyone with 6GB plan actually use that much a month? I mean, 6GB is a LOT!

Most Ive used was 3 gigs and that was heavy use on my N95-4.

[RafStar]

Just got off the phone and got the 10$ credit on the 500mb plan+ visual voicemail + 10 000 text messages

- Told him I wanted to get the new data plan package
- Told him that im supposed to have 10$ credit if I sign up for 3 years
- Reconfirmed 3-4times with him to be sure I got the credit and he said YES
The rep even told me it was a crazy deal

This plan is really costing me 15$ a month because I removed my 5$ for 500text messages I initially had

My old phone bill was 18.12
Current: 18.12- 5$ ( text message)= 13.12 + 20$ ( data )= 33.12 tax in

HAHAHHAHAH

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8031/43521642ww0.jpg

[squall458]

^^^ How did you get so many discounts?????????? Shouldnt that get your account audited? Man props to you! Which discount is for the $10 off the $30 data package?

[IceQue]

Just got off the phone and got the 10$ credit on the 500mb plan+ visual voicemail + 10 000 text messages

- Told him I wanted to get the new data plan package
- Told him that im supposed to have 10$ credit if I sign up for 3 years
- Reconfirmed 3-4times with him to be sure I got the credit and he said YES
The rep even told me it was a crazy deal

This plan is really costing me 15$ a month because I removed my 5$ for 500text messages I initially had

My old phone bill was 18.12
Current: 18.12- 5$ ( text message)= 13.12 + 20$ ( data )= 33.12 tax in

HAHAHHAHAH

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8031/43521642ww0.jpg

amazing plan!!

[IceQue]

Just got off the phone and got the 10$ credit on the 500mb plan+ visual voicemail + 10 000 text messages

- Told him I wanted to get the new data plan package
- Told him that im supposed to have 10$ credit if I sign up for 3 years
- Reconfirmed 3-4times with him to be sure I got the credit and he said YES
The rep even told me it was a crazy deal

This plan is really costing me 15$ a month because I removed my 5$ for 500text messages I initially had

My old phone bill was 18.12
Current: 18.12- 5$ ( text message)= 13.12 + 20$ ( data )= 33.12 tax in

HAHAHHAHAH

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8031/43521642ww0.jpg

wiccked plan man!

[TypeVR6]

Man....I just called Rogers and the rep has never even heard of any of these plans...I told her to confirm, neither has her Supervisor!!! Gonna try again!

[vancityroots]

i presume these data plans are on top of a voice plan?

[RafStar]

^^^ How did you get so many discounts?????????? Shouldnt that get your account audited? Man props to you! Which discount is for the $10 off the $30 data package?

yes for the 30$ package

[dmpP]

just called rogers...

the rep I spoke with said that there are no notes about a $10 discount/credit to be applied against it...

I told her that I have an iPhone...

so... my question is this... do I just keep calling until I find a rep that can apply a credit?

Here's what I've got going on so far...

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan 20.00
Savings: Monthly Plan Credit 3 Yr -11.67
Savings: Monthly Plan Credit 3 Yr -8.33
6PM Early Eve. Calling Option 5.00
Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths - ends Jan 28/09 0.00
Canadian LD Anytime Option 5.00
iPhone Value Pack+VVmail 15.00
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee 0.50
System Access Fee 6.95

I'm not sure if those 2 credits are MSF ones or not... I would presume not since they're not even amounts - I think they're retention credits instead.

I should note that I have 6-mo (ending in May 2009) of free unlimited data.

I've had the iPhone since early Oct. and I've only used about 80MB via 3G (I've used a lot more via wifi) so I think that 500mb/mo would be more than enough for me.

My question is this... do I add the plan now so that I have 500MB for (essentially $15 more if I cannot get the $10 credit) and then I have it locked in, or do I wait until closer to my free data expires?

[cpus456]

First time i call she gave me the plan, and i told her about visual voicemail and she said that it was not possible,but see gave me the 33% off

then i spoke to a buddy who told me that the iphone is not compatble with MMS
(sedig pictures)

So i called back and another rep told me that the other person gave me the plan for the blackberry - so she switch it

heres what i have

350 daytime/ unlimited early evenings - $47
This new Data Plan - $21 - after the 33% off
911 - $.50
SYStem $6.95

total $75
after tax $85


This ended up costing me 10 dollars more that my current plan - but now i have 500 mb of data, visual vm and 10000 text messages vs the 125.

Good Deal !

[RASHID007]

Retentions said no to the extra $10/month credit off the $30/month plan.

The data department didn't ask any questions, $10/month credit was no problem.

Give that a try.

[keifer]

I talked to 3 customer service reps and I even called the data dept and denied for the 10 $ credit or the 33.% discount, I havent tried retentions yet.

[hoon]

i called the data department...and got denied the $10 discount

[AirBosh]

Anyone know if they have family plan version of this new voice + data package?

[KriptiK]

i've got a question that i'm sure lots of retention plan customers have.


iPhone 3G
currently my plan is:
$20
250mins
unlimited eve/weekends
$30
6gb data plan
$15
VVM Plan

Credits
$15 credit
$10 text messaging credit
$7(or5?) caller id credit

total is $35+SAF+911+tax

if i cancel my VVM/data plan($45 with $30 in credits) and get the $30 iphone VP will my credits dissapear? or will my credits remain and esentially i'll get data/vm/txt/callid for free any pay $20 a month +SAF+911+tax?

[D-3vil]

Called in yesterday and renewed

200 min with per-second billing
E&W 6pm
EVM, CID
500MB data
125 SMS messages

for a few cents over $50 after all taxes.

[RASHID007]

I have the exact same plan and credits that you have. I've confirmed twice now with Rogers that the credits are attached to the $15 value pack and $30 6GB data...i.e. they'd disappear if I switched. Hence it's not worth switching, we'd be saving $10/month to go from 6gb down to 500mb.

Please let me know if you learn otherwise. And remember that if your credits are more than your base plan you may get your account audited and lose the credits.

i've got a question that i'm sure lots of retention plan customers have.


iPhone 3G
currently my plan is:
$20
250mins
unlimited eve/weekends
$30
6gb data plan
$15
VVM Plan

Credits
$15 credit
$10 text messaging credit
$7(or5?) caller id credit

total is $35+SAF+911+tax

if i cancel my VVM/data plan($45 with $30 in credits) and get the $30 iphone VP will my credits dissapear? or will my credits remain and esentially i'll get data/vm/txt/callid for free any pay $20 a month +SAF+911+tax?

[tache14]

i've got a question that i'm sure lots of retention plan customers have.


iPhone 3G
currently my plan is:
$20
250mins
unlimited eve/weekends
$30
6gb data plan
$15
VVM Plan

Credits
$15 credit
$10 text messaging credit
$7(or5?) caller id credit

total is $35+SAF+911+tax

if i cancel my VVM/data plan($45 with $30 in credits) and get the $30 iphone VP will my credits dissapear? or will my credits remain and esentially i'll get data/vm/txt/callid for free any pay $20 a month +SAF+911+tax?


I'd Literially kill for a plan like that !

[squall458]

called in again and i finally got the credit. it appears as a general discount.

[blindemboss]

i have 2 questions:

1. Does fido offer something similar to this?



I gave FIDO a call, and nope...nothing similar at all. >:(

[da_hool]

If I go with the 500MB data plan as opposed to the unlimited Email/IM plan, will any email or IM I do count against my 500MB pool or will there be other charges associated with this usage?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but if this is the case. As long as I don't use 500MB of email/messaging in a given billing cycle then I would be better off with the 500MB data plan because I'll be able to surf the web a bit too.

I'm assuming both plans are $20 but I think there is still some confusion out there regarding this.

[Kaitlyn]

If I go with the 500MB data plan as opposed to the unlimited Email/IM plan, will any email or IM I do count against my 500MB pool or will there be other charges associated with this usage?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but if this is the case. As long as I don't use 500MB of email/messaging in a given billing cycle then I would be better off with the 500MB data plan because I'll be able to surf the web a bit too.

I'm assuming both plans are $20 but I think there is still some confusion out there regarding this.

You can do a lot more than "a bit" of web surfing with 500mb!

I tethered for 16 hours last month, browsing sites and all... for the month I only managed to use 480mb... I could never get through 500mb of mobile surfing!

[wiebecj]

You can do a lot more than "a bit" of web surfing with 500mb!

I tethered for 16 hours last month, browsing sites and all... for the month I only managed to use 480mb... I could never get through 500mb of mobile surfing!

you tethered your iphone? which tethering app do you use? I'm nervous about getting charged extra :-)

[Jeff146]

Does anyone have the number to the DATA department?

I currently have the EPP and $30 6GB data plan and $11 VP

Plus I have a blackberry and don't tether or stream but do use Maps on occasion.

Do you think it would be better for me to do the switch?

I'll mostly likely do it if I can get the 500MB for only $20 instead of $30.

What does everyone think?

[Kaitlyn]

you tethered your iphone? which tethering app do you use? I'm nervous about getting charged extra :-)

You're allowed to tether with Rogers

[hoon]

so far i've tried data dept and retentions...
and no luck on getting a $10 credit...
maybe i'll try tomorrow

[MrWizard]

Just called, was told that I'd need to pay the $100 ECF to get out of my $30/6gb data plan. Anyone else been told this? Who should I speak to in order to avoid the ECF?

[wiebecj]

called in again and i finally got the credit. it appears as a general discount.

Hmm... I have tried 3 times to get the additional $10 credit, no go - 2 times with the data department (I think) and 1 time with retentions.

I guess I'll try retentions again?

[D-3vil]

Does anyone have the number to the DATA department?


1-866-931-3282

Just called, was told that I'd need to pay the $100 ECF to get out of my $30/6gb data plan. Anyone else been told this? Who should I speak to in order to avoid the ECF?
AFAIK, you're not cancelling data, but merely switching to a different data plan. The DECF should not be tied to a specific data plan.

[srahman24]

Is everyone just calling the main Rogers line at 1-888-rogers1? Who do you ask for after that?

I spoke to two people in their customer relations dept. and they knew nothing about the $10 credit. They also offered me pretty much nothing beyond what's advertised (only they offered was iphone for $170, instead of $199)

[willeh]

Does anyone know when this offer is going to expire? I'm going to switch my 6gb for this and save 11 dollars on top of that.

[MrWizard]

Called back, different rep, switched it no problem, although she said it wasn't eligible for the discount, maybe I'll try again later.

Saved myself $15 per month. I lose 5.5gb of data, but I had yet to go over 100mb, let alone 500mb.

On a side note, anyone else noticing how fast Rogers customer service is today? I've called twice, and both times I've spoken to someone immediately.

[Laserheart]

How the heck did you get the credits??

[wiebecj]

Hmm... I have tried 3 times to get the additional $10 credit, no go - 2 times with the data department (I think) and 1 time with retentions.

I guess I'll try retentions again?

Bah, tried one more time with the Data department - no go. Maybe wait till my first bill and then complain.

[Impossibles]

Bah, tried one more time with the Data department - no go. Maybe wait till my first bill and then complain.

From what I've found through talking with the Data department, it doesn't seem like they have the ability to add on account credits, it might only be the retentions people who can add credits.

[zaidyboy]

Here is my plan:
250 day time minutes
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited evenings / weekends after 6
$30 Value Pack (500 mb, 10000 text, 10000 pic/vid msgs, evm, call display, who called)

= $40 + 6.95 + 0.50 + 13% tax = $53.61 Monthly

[Impossibles]

Is everyone just calling the main Rogers line at 1-888-rogers1? Who do you ask for after that?

I spoke to two people in their customer relations dept. and they knew nothing about the $10 credit. They also offered me pretty much nothing beyond what's advertised (only they offered was iphone for $170, instead of $199)

You say 'cancel phone', it will transfer you to retentions, they'll help you out.

[wiebecj]

Here is my plan:
250 day time minutes
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited evenings / weekends after 6
$30 Value Pack (500 mb, 10000 text, 10000 pic/vid msgs, evm, call display, who called)

= $40 + 6.95 + 0.50 + 13% tax = $53.61 Monthly

yeah, that's my exact plan too (except I have 125 long distance minutes on top of it). I really wanted to get the $10 credit on the data as well.

[Impossibles]

yeah, that's my exact plan too (except I have 125 long distance minutes on top of it). I really wanted to get the $10 credit on the data as well.

That's already a smoking deal. Your base voice plan is $10!!!

[Kaitlyn]

This sucks... I have the 6gb plan and have never used more than 500mb, yet don't want to do the switchover because I feel there is that very likely possibility I could be using > 500mb "soon"... :(

[wiebecj]

That's already a smoking deal. Your base voice plan is $10!!!

yup :-) That's because I'm a special person stuck in the middle of the country that occasionally gets offered great deals! The base plan was $10 here for a while

[dgmorr]

Can I get this with a corporate plan and upgrade to an iPhone?

[Jeff146]

1-866-931-3282


AFAIK, you're not cancelling data, but merely switching to a different data plan. The DECF should not be tied to a specific data plan.

Thanks, I'll call them a little later and see what they say.

[RunnerForDeals]

lol for whoever asked about the 10,000 messages.. I sent about 5,000 a month so this value pack is perfect for me

So you send 1 text message every 9 minutes every single day (assuming you sleep 6 hours a day). That is quite insane...and I actually find it hard to believe but props to ya.

[srahman24]

You say 'cancel phone', it will transfer you to retentions, they'll help you out.

Thanks for that. Got through to someone there - he couldn't find the $10 discount. But offered:

$30 - 10,000 SMS, VVM, Who-Called, CID, 500MB (for iphone)
$15 - 250 minutes, unlimited eve/wknd from 6pm (+125 SMS, technically, but that'd be useless considering the iphone package)

Comes to $52.75 with the system access fee/tax.

He also said that the $17.50 EPP price plan had expired...?

Can I do better than this?

[dgmorr]

So you send 1 text message every 9 minutes every single day (assuming you sleep 6 hours a day). That is quite insane...and I actually find it hard to believe but props to ya.

I actually LOL'd for this one

[tarheel_06]

Thanks for that. Got through to someone there - he couldn't find the $10 discount. But offered:

$30 - 10,000 SMS, VVM, Who-Called, CID, 500MB (for iphone)
$15 - 250 minutes, unlimited eve/wknd from 6pm (+125 SMS, technically, but that'd be useless considering the iphone package)

Comes to $52.75 with the system access fee/tax.

He also said that the $17.50 EPP price plan had expired...?

Can I do better than this?
I spoke with a rep yesterday who said that the $17.50 EPP plan expires either at the end of December or end of January.

[Impossibles]

I currently have 2 phones, 1 BB Pearl and 1 regular.

BB Pearl 8120 plan:
$17.50 EPP (250 mins, u/l eve+wknds)
$30 6GB plan
$15 smartphone value plan (2500 sms, 1000 mms, CID, VM)
-$15 credit

Other phone plan:
$17.50 EPP plan
$11 value plan (125 sms, CID, VM)
-$10 credit.

So $17.50*2 + $30 + $15 + $11 - $10 - $15 + $6.95*2 + $0.50*2 = $80.90/month

Can the plan geniuses here figure out a plan I should shoot for if I want to upgrade the other phone to a blackberry with minimal change to my bill? I really don't use a ton of minutes, always well under my minutes.

[Kaphis]

So you send 1 text message every 9 minutes every single day (assuming you sleep 6 hours a day). That is quite insane...and I actually find it hard to believe but props to ya.

I would love this plan too so I will reply for the other guys =)

Actually, how it works is I send 7 text message per hour every single day and sometimes maybe 10 or 12 per hour (which gives me more sleep :P)

[mcg]

I have a question for Rogers experts:

Right now I have a $11 value pack with a -$10 monthly service fee credit, to offset the VP cost to $1.

I also have the $30 / 6GB plan.

If I terminate the 6GB plan (or rather "switch") to the $30 10000SMS/500MB BIS plan and ask them to take off the value pack, will my $10 monthly credit still hold? Or will it be eliminated?

I only know that specific credits (ie. voicemail credit) will be taken off the same time you cancel the specific service, but as for MF credits, do they stay on?

edit: Nm got my answer, someone at hofo got the discount applied... time to get my plan for $40 rather than $50!! Hope it works out.

[Impossibles]

I have a question for Rogers experts:

Right now I have a $11 value pack with a -$10 monthly service fee credit, to offset the VP cost to $1.

I also have the $30 / 6GB plan.

If I terminate the 6GB plan (or rather "switch") to the $30 10000SMS/500MB BIS plan and ask them to take off the value pack, will my $10 monthly credit still hold? Or will it be eliminated?

I only know that specific credits (ie. voicemail credit) will be taken off the same time you cancel the specific service, but as for MF credits, do they stay on?

edit: Nm got my answer, someone at hofo got the discount applied... time to get my plan for $40 rather than $50!! Hope it works out.

Yeah, I have basically the same question. I might call them up tonight and see if they will do it. If you call them up, let us know what they say.

[mcg]

Nice... just got my new data plan.

500 MB from 6GB... well, it was nice having that 6GB chunk, but it's unnecessary... for a Blackberry..

$10 MSF credit from VP holds...

My plan is now $40 all in! Lol and the representative told me that I sounded like a Rogers employee... :|

[dmak]

is it safe to assume that for a new customer wanting a bb bold getting this $20 pack with the $10 mega savings plan (or whatever they call it) that comes with 250 min evenings and weekends at 6 is the best bet for someone wanting a smartphone? am I missing something? cause this seems pretty cheap atm.

so 20+10+SAF+TAX = around 38 a month?

[Dangaa]

i was able to get the following:

$15 for voicemail plan:

200 mins
unlimited evening/weekends from 6pm

$20 for Data plan 2 w/ CID, EVM, WC, 10K Texts, 500MB data ($30 - $10 credit)

Works to $35 dollars a month + SAF + 911 + tax

also, was able to get the BB Bold for $99 as a HUP and confirmed that the EPP plan is still available

[sgdnfan]

How did you guys get this plan? That is amazing!

What are the credits for exactly? (i.e., what should I say to retentions to get them applied to my account). I already have the $17.50 EPP plan (along with the $30 6 gb, and $15 iphone value pack), but am wondering how to get the: $15 credit, $5 CID credit, and $10 text message credit.

Thanks

-sgdnfan



I have the exact same plan and credits that you have. I've confirmed twice now with Rogers that the credits are attached to the $15 value pack and $30 6GB data...i.e. they'd disappear if I switched. Hence it's not worth switching, we'd be saving $10/month to go from 6gb down to 500mb.

Please let me know if you learn otherwise. And remember that if your credits are more than your base plan you may get your account audited and lose the credits.

i've got a question that i'm sure lots of retention plan customers have.


iPhone 3G
currently my plan is:
$20
250mins
unlimited eve/weekends
$30
6gb data plan
$15
VVM Plan

Credits
$15 credit
$10 text messaging credit
$7(or5?) caller id credit

total is $35+SAF+911+tax

if i cancel my VVM/data plan($45 with $30 in credits) and get the $30 iphone VP will my credits dissapear? or will my credits remain and esentially i'll get data/vm/txt/callid for free any pay $20 a month +SAF+911+tax?

[alextruong]

i was able to get the following:

$15 for voicemail plan:

200 mins
unlimited evening/weekends from 6pm

$20 for Data plan 2 w/ CID, EVM, WC, 10K Texts, 500MB data ($30 - $10 credit)

Works to $35 dollars a month + SAF + 911 + tax

also, was able to get the BB Bold for $99 as a HUP and confirmed that the EPP plan is still available

Do you see your 10$ credit in your online account ? I got the same plan too with the 10$ credit, but the credit is not shown yet when i check my account.

[Dangaa]

havent seen the credit, but confirmed at least 5 times with the rep, who had to actually confirm with her manager to get the discount.

[dmak]

called in to check this out ( i am a telus customer currently) they offed me the $30 one for 20 on a bb device, so I get this and a $10 mega plan with 250min, ev&w at 6 pm, and unlimited network calling

[vancityroots]

called in to check this out ( i am a telus customer currently) they offed me the $30 one for 20 on a bb device, so I get this and a $10 mega plan with 250min, ev&w at 6 pm, and unlimited network calling

did u have to pay the one time activation fee of 35$. Did they give u a 10$ credit for that too?

[dmak]

they want me to pay the activation fee, but I havent signed anything yet. Still not convinced this is the way to go. I am juggling back and forth between telus and rogers so far roger is offering me

$10 voice
250 min
e&w at 6
unlimited network calling
$30 pack for 30 listed at beginning of thread

telus is offering me
250min (or 350 unsure)
voicemail 3
cd, cw, etc
10cent long distance

currently have 5 for 250 texts as well, so
10+5+saf+tax=something like 23
this doesnt include any data, so its not a deal breaker for me so I will be calling back again tomorrow to see what I can arrange

but I want data and either a bb bold (rogers) or a bb storm (telus)

[nitroblu]

i'm gonna restate this again.
all of you getting $10 discounts are going to get a lovely surprise eventually on your bill.

and to all who sitll think the "33.3% discount" gets you $10 off the $30 data VP, it doesn't: http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/essentials?content10=save33

[jstyle]

i tried to get this i even gave the rep the plan code she said the $20 is actually $30.
i tried 2 different reps and they couldnt find the $20 plan wat do i exactly have to say to get this>

[Impossibles]

they want me to pay the activation fee, but I havent signed anything yet. Still not convinced this is the way to go. I am juggling back and forth between telus and rogers so far roger is offering me

$10 voice
250 min
e&w at 6
unlimited network calling
$30 pack for 30 listed at beginning of thread

telus is offering me
250min (or 350 unsure)
voicemail 3
cd, cw, etc
10cent long distance

currently have 5 for 250 texts as well, so
10+5+saf+tax=something like 23
this doesnt include any data, so its not a deal breaker for me so I will be calling back again tomorrow to see what I can arrange

but I want data and either a bb bold (rogers) or a bb storm (telus)

How can you compare the two plans? One has data, one doesn't.

[dmak]

sry, I meant the 30 pack for 20. And I was mentioning that I am using the telus to fuel my argument with rogers over what I should be able to get

[vancityroots]

damak


is rogers offering you the bold for 199? I thought you would need a 45$ total on your voice and data plan combo to get the bold for 199?

[COMson]

Yeah I spoke to them too..the girl that i was talking to did not know ANYTHING about the 10$ credit.

Also with this you have to buy a new voice plan...because currently im on a 45 Dollar combine plan that gives me

500mb
200 minutes
incoming free

so i went onto there website and THEY HAVE completely changed there plans there are no incoming plans no more!!!! so i stuck with what i already have!

yeah i have this plan as well


woot woot

[COMson]

i was able to get the following:

$15 for voicemail plan:

200 mins
unlimited evening/weekends from 6pm

$20 for Data plan 2 w/ CID, EVM, WC, 10K Texts, 500MB data ($30 - $10 credit)

Works to $35 dollars a month + SAF + 911 + tax

also, was able to get the BB Bold for $99 as a HUP and confirmed that the EPP plan is still available

WAIT WHAT?

ok wait

imma have to get this

what plan were you originally on

anyone noe if i can switch to this?

[KLOair]

i'm gonna restate this again.
all of you getting $10 discounts are going to get a lovely surprise eventually on your bill.

and to all who sitll think the "33.3% discount" gets you $10 off the $30 data VP, it doesn't: http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/essentials?content10=save33

why do you say that? it sounds bad :(

[dmak]

not sure about the 199 yet for the bold, but I will keep trying... I was in the source today and I think I saw it available for 199 with there 10 plan, so who knows at this point, I will make a few more calls tomorrow and see what I can get

[brunes]

What's the difference between CID and Who Called?

30$ for 500mb of data seems expensive.

And who sends anywhere near 10000 MMS a month?

Who-called blows. I get it for free and opted out of it because it is implemented very poorly.

The whole concept is, if you are out of coverage area or your phone is off, and someone calls you, you normally get no notification (unless they leave a voicemail). The idea for Who-Called is, when you power your phone back on, you will get an SMS message with the phone numbers of the people who called you while your phone was off (or out of reception). So great, no more lost calls while shopping in the mall or big box stores.

The problem is the Rogers back-end system can not tell the difference between a call you just did not answer, and a call that was actually not delivered. You end up getting an SMS message for every frigging call you don't pick up. It gets very annoying to have to clear all those SMS messages.

Rogers's system has another annoying thing too where eevrytime someone leaves you a voicemail you get an SMS message - which is ******** if you have any phone made since 1998 because they all have voicemail notification anyway. The end result is often with Rogers you get THREE notifications to dismiss when someone phones you - a Voicemail SMS, a New Voilcemail message, and a WhoCalled SMS! There is no way to opt out of the voicemail SMS without dropping voicemail either :/

[HowEver]

You can turn off text messages you get because of voicemail that has been left for you. Of course, this is separate from Who-Called.

Who-called blows. I get it for free and opted out of it because it is implemented very poorly.

The whole concept is, if you are out of coverage area or your phone is off, and someone calls you, you normally get no notification (unless they leave a voicemail). The idea for Who-Called is, when you power your phone back on, you will get an SMS message with the phone numbers of the people who called you while your phone was off (or out of reception). So great, no more lost calls while shopping in the mall or big box stores.

The problem is the Rogers back-end system can not tell the difference between a call you just did not answer, and a call that was actually not delivered. You end up getting an SMS message for every frigging call you don't pick up. It gets very annoying to have to clear all those SMS messages.

Rogers's system has another annoying thing too where eevrytime someone leaves you a voicemail you get an SMS message - which is ******** if you have any phone made since 1998 because they all have voicemail notification anyway. The end result is often with Rogers you get THREE notifications to dismiss when someone phones you - a Voicemail SMS, a New Voilcemail message, and a WhoCalled SMS! There is no way to opt out of the voicemail SMS without dropping voicemail either :/

[soblecram]

Does anyone know the price of roaming with the $(30-10) Unl Email VP (VP30BB3y)??

I get conflicting reports from Rogers reps - anything from 0.6 cents to 10cents per KB..
Thanks

[robineke]

Sorry - total noob :confused:

I've read this whole thread and tried to make sense of it, but am woefully behind the times when it comes to new cell phone plans (I am on a $20/mo Virgin plan with a five year old phone...). Maybe someone can give me a fairly straight answer here.

I am thinking about getting an iPhone. These plans being discussed - are they in addition to a monthly phone plan? Last time I checked the website, it seemed that the best you could do would still cost you about $70-80 month. Is that still the case? If I could somehow get up to speed enough to talk to a rep about some of these discounts, etc. what sort of monthly bill would I be looking at for quite limited phone use (less than 150minutes/month) and reasonable data use (email, the odd browsing, no video)?

[bionicsamm]

i'm gonna restate this again.
all of you getting $10 discounts are going to get a lovely surprise eventually on your bill.

and to all who sitll think the "33.3% discount" gets you $10 off the $30 data VP, it doesn't: http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/essentials?content10=save33

I just called Rogers to verify, I am getting a $10 a month credit. On my Rogers account it states. Monthly Plan Credit 3 Yr - To be removed on 26/11/2011

[Impossibles]

Sorry - total noob :confused:

I've read this whole thread and tried to make sense of it, but am woefully behind the times when it comes to new cell phone plans (I am on a $20/mo Virgin plan with a five year old phone...). Maybe someone can give me a fairly straight answer here.

I am thinking about getting an iPhone. These plans being discussed - are they in addition to a monthly phone plan? Last time I checked the website, it seemed that the best you could do would still cost you about $70-80 month. Is that still the case? If I could somehow get up to speed enough to talk to a rep about some of these discounts, etc. what sort of monthly bill would I be looking at for quite limited phone use (less than 150minutes/month) and reasonable data use (email, the odd browsing, no video)?

For an iPhone (well to use all its features) you need a voice plan and a data plan. The lowest voice plan most people are able to get is $17.50 for 250 anytime minutes and unlimited evenings (9pm?) and weekends. Then if you add the 500MB plan, it gives you a good amount of data to use up each month, but if you download a lot on your iPhone you might want to get a plan with more data.

Read the last 5 or so pages of the retentions thread (hot deal for rogers customers thread).

Hope that helps.

[GateGuardian]

i was able to get the following:

$15 for voicemail plan:

200 mins
unlimited evening/weekends from 6pm

$20 for Data plan 2 w/ CID, EVM, WC, 10K Texts, 500MB data ($30 - $10 credit)

Works to $35 dollars a month + SAF + 911 + tax

also, was able to get the BB Bold for $99 as a HUP and confirmed that the EPP plan is still available

I got a very similar plan through retention the other, I have yet to see the bill, so I can't confirm if it's true or not.

My plan basically the the same thing but no activations fee or SAF, but the bold cost me $199. She also claimed I also have unlimited IM/BIS on top of that, but I have yet to confirm it

[robineke]

For an iPhone (well to use all its features) you need a voice plan and a data plan. The lowest voice plan most people are able to get is $17.50 for 250 anytime minutes and unlimited evenings (9pm?) and weekends. Then if you add the 500MB plan, it gives you a good amount of data to use up each month, but if you download a lot on your iPhone you might want to get a plan with more data.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the help. So this means it looks like $17.50 + $30 data plan = $47.50 + tx and SAF. The Rogers website offers a plan with 250 minutes + unlimited evenings (5pm) + 500MB for $45 +tx and SAF. This doesn't seem like a special offer or anything - does that mean it's missing voice mail or other important features?

[grape]

if i say to the rep " i wanna cancel my plan" am i garenteeed to get retention? or are they gonna cancel my plan

[papazow]

if i say to the rep " i wanna cancel my plan" am i garenteeed to get retention? or are they gonna cancel my plan

there's no way they cancel your plan just like that, they aren't authorized to do so.... chances are you will get thru to retentions or be asked to call back later when retentions is open..

[grape]

there's no way they cancel your plan just like that, they aren't authorized to do so.... chances are you will get thru to retentions or be asked to call back later when retentions is open..

god damnit. i called and some stupid old lady answered and she couldnt do anything and she kept suggesting i change my plan to a lesser min one. ****ing pisses me off.

wut i say to retention once i get there

o btw. i am on a 3yr plan... with the iphone and i still say i wanna cancel myplan>

[Impossibles]

Thanks for the help. So this means it looks like $17.50 + $30 data plan = $47.50 + tx and SAF. The Rogers website offers a plan with 250 minutes + unlimited evenings (5pm) + 500MB for $45 +tx and SAF. This doesn't seem like a special offer or anything - does that mean it's missing voice mail or other important features?

Where do you see that plan offered? I just see $50 for 150 minutes/500 MB.

[Persian-Rice]

If I opt out of my 6gb can I get it back? Logically, I wouldn't think so I can... I avged 3-5 gb till Oct, but I don't plan on using that much again til April....

[Kaitlyn]

If I opt out of my 6gb can I get it back? Logically, I wouldn't think so I can... I avged 3-5 gb till Oct, but I don't plan on using that much again til April....

Once you give it up, there is absolutely no guarantee you will ever be able to get it back.

Of course, who knows what data fees will be like over the next year...

[robineke]

Where do you see that plan offered? I just see $50 for 150 minutes/500 MB.


Under Wireless Plans > Voice and Email Plans (Quebec/Montreal)

45 Smartphone Plan with Data and 5pm Early Evening Calling $45.00

* 200 Weekday Minutes + 50 Bonus Minutes
Unlimited Evening and Weekends (9pm to 7am)
500MB
5pm Early Evening Calling
* Rogers.com $10 Activation Credit

[srahman24]

^ But there's no VVM, CID, SMS.... so that's another $15 for that value pack

[Impossibles]

Under Wireless Plans > Voice and Email Plans (Quebec/Montreal)

45 Smartphone Plan with Data and 5pm Early Evening Calling $45.00

* 200 Weekday Minutes + 50 Bonus Minutes
Unlimited Evening and Weekends (9pm to 7am)
500MB
5pm Early Evening Calling
* Rogers.com $10 Activation Credit

Damn, that's a nice deal. I can't get that in BC (as far as I can see). I wonder what that line about the $10 activation credit is. But this plan doesn' have call display or voicemail or texting.

Also, not sure if that plan is applicable to the iPhone, they have specific plans for it.

One more thing, through the retentions department, you may be able to add the smartphone value pack for $15 and then they give you a $15 credit, that's what I have. So I get 250 mins (and u/l eve+wknds), 6GB data, 2500 sms, 1000 mms, CD & VM for $47.50 + fees and taxes.

[boomie]

so i made the switch. I didn't get a $10 promo credit for the $30 ~ 500mb/ CID/ EVM/ 10,000txt/ Who Called etc.

I'm paying straight $30. Not bad since i was paying $30 for the 6gb plan + $15 for the smartphone bundle.

I just saved myself $15.00

I also have a monthy Bill Credit of $32 a month... so I didn't push it asking for the other $10 credit. As long as that bill credit doesn't change.

[da_hool]

I signed up for the $20 unlimited email/im BB VP earlier this week (before I knew about the 500mb data VP). Today I spoke with retentions to try to get the data VP pack at $20 with no luck.

To make matters worse, the rep said the email/IM pack that I signed up for was not eligible for a $10 discount and he would have to remove it. LOL He said he would investigate and contact me later. I told him to search his bulletins and he couldn't find anything.

[Pavel]

6gb is way too mcuh for an average user...or even a heavy user...

the most i used was 250mb...

and yes VISUAL VOICEMAIL is included for iphone users
Rubbish....don't judge your usage patterns and think others are the same. In just over one weeks use of data on my iPhone, I went over 1 GB. Streaming audio and Youtube just eats away at your data like you wouldnt believe.

[chrome_dout]

Rubbish....don't judge your usage patterns and think others are the same. In just over one weeks use of data on my iPhone, I went over 1 GB. Streaming audio and Youtube just eats away at your data like you wouldnt believe.

It's safe to say you're not an average user then. :)

[wiebecj]

Rubbish....don't judge your usage patterns and think others are the same. In just over one weeks use of data on my iPhone, I went over 1 GB. Streaming audio and Youtube just eats away at your data like you wouldnt believe.

yeah, i probably won't ever watch youtube videos or stream audio :-) Just general surfing, occasional maps and email - I don't think I'll ever hit 500MB!

[mcg]

Yeah the most I used was 100MB... but that was because I tethered on purpose to try to fill up the 6GB cap... looks like I still had ~5900MB to go...

But now that I'm down to 500MB, I have to exercise caution with my Blackberry now. Can't tether and download everything in sight :(

[Tomatolita]

What's the difference between CID and Who Called?

30$ for 500mb of data seems expensive.

And who sends anywhere near 10000 MMS a month?

Who called sends you a text msg with the Ph# of the missed call. It will send you this notification if your handset is on or off, out of service etc... etc.......

[mcg]

^ it isn't just $30 for 500 MB data.

It's like the $15 VP combined with 500 MB data, so if you were to put those two things together, it would total to $40 ($15/mo+$25/mo).

And on top of carryover credits that some people may have that effectively makes the data value package $20, it is absolutely perfect for some users (ie. me!)

[boomie]

man, no one remembers the 25mb data plan for $60?

no one should be complaining at all.

I think those guys with Iphones vs. Blackberrys are talking apples and oranges.

Blackberry compresses data, Iphone doesn't. Enough said.

[Kaitlyn]

I think those guys with Iphones vs. Blackberrys are talking apples and oranges.

Actually they're talking apples and berries :lol:

[Pavel]

yeah, i probably won't ever watch youtube videos or stream audio :-) Just general surfing, occasional maps and email - I don't think I'll ever hit 500MB!
Streaming audio is a biggy for me. If I had unlimited data, actually I do for a few months, I would stream it all the time but I dont due to the crappy 3G network right now. I prefer listening to commercial free radio and especially the comedy network on flycast. Last FM has music that I never heard of before as well.

For someone like me, I guess I probably should ditch the data plan and maybe get a portable satellite radio instead. :lol:

But, yeah, if you're disciplined, browse the web occasionally, play the odd youtube video, and check your email , you likely won't go over 500 MB in a month.

[Kaitlyn]

Streaming audio is a biggy for me. If I had unlimited data, actually I do for a few months, I would stream it all the time but I dont due to the crappy 3G network right now. I prefer listening to commercial free radio and especially the comedy network on flycast. Last FM has music that I never heard of before as well.

It's nice, but doesn't all that just chew through your battery?

[Pavel]

It's nice, but doesn't all that just chew through your battery?
Oooooh yes. Very much indeed. :cry: 3G and WiFi suck about the same, maybe 3G a little bit less. When I get down to 10%, which is everyday...it's time to stop using the iPhone. The battery life on the iPhone for just receiving and making calls sucks, even when I switch to Edge to avoid the dropped calls or calls going directly to Voice Mail. This is currently a major problem on Rogers/Fido and likely not going to go away any time soon.

[vancityroots]

I wonder what that line about the $10 activation credit is.

could that be the one time system activation fee of 35$, rogers will credit u 10$?

[boomie]

i don't think there is a $10 credit per month.

[worldjerseys]

Rubbish....don't judge your usage patterns and think others are the same. In just over one weeks use of data on my iPhone, I went over 1 GB. Streaming audio and Youtube just eats away at your data like you wouldnt believe.

anyone watch their slingboxs.. if so, what's the drain like?

[Buck Khaki]

LOL :lol:

Actually they're talking apples and berries :lol:

[wiebecj]

anyone watch their slingboxs.. if so, what's the drain like?

Is there an iphone slingbox app yet? I haven't seen one

[fairmang]

I want to know this too. I have a Windows Mobile phone and would love to get some feedback on this.


anyone watch their slingboxs.. if so, what's the drain like?

[brunes]

You can turn off text messages you get because of voicemail that has been left for you. Of course, this is separate from Who-Called.

Are you sure about this? I called Rogers *TWICE* to get this turned off and was told they can not do it without also disabling the internal voicemail notification because their system has them linked or some BS.

[dmak]

so I pulled the trigger on this got the following

10 mega value plan
250 min
unlimited network calling
evenings and weekends at 6

30 data plan
10000 SMS
10000MMS
CID
EVM
Who-Called
500MB

got added
$10 credit towards data
my 5
3 months unlimited voice

so final cost is 10+30+7.70+tax-10= $42.60
did two bb bolds at this price

[Albertan]

I just signed up my lady's iphone 3g on this plan.

She's pretty worried she's going to go over and seems hesitant to use the features of the phone - Previously, she was using the wifi aspects of the phone when she could, and she seems scared to use it 'as its designed' with the 500mb's, fearing she'll go over.

Can anyone comment on the amount/type of usage they've used and the amount of MB per month they used?

For instance, she'll be relatively light, having the device checking her email every few mins automatically (school email, not many emails) and the odd bit of browsing and maps - Mostly email checking a few times a day, and the auto checking on.;


What sort of ballpark usage would she see? Also, does the phone default to a known wifi network for data if its in range (ie will it use our home wifi when its home by default, instead of rogers?)


Thanks guys.

[wiebecj]

so I pulled the trigger on this got the following

10 mega value plan
250 min
unlimited network calling
evenings and weekends at 6

30 data plan
10000 SMS
10000MMS
CID
EVM
Who-Called
500MB

got added
$10 credit towards data
my 5
3 months unlimited voice

so final cost is 10+30+7.70+tax-10= $42.60
did two bb bolds at this price

frick, i tried so many times to get the $10 credit on the data - no go! What did you say (which dept did you talk to?)

[dmak]

took me three tries actually.
first rep gave me the 10 off so I said I will call back after I confirm my wife wants this too, then called back the next day and they had 'lost' my file. So I set it up again and this time they didnt give me the 10 off but 5 instead for being a student. I figured what the hell at this point. made the account did the credit check and said I wiould call them back (had to see if my wife wa happy with a bb bold as well) then called again... guess what, this time they had an account for me, but no info. SO set it up again and this lady did the 10 off without even asking.

so 3 reps
1st 10 off
2nd 5 off (student discount !?!)
3rd 10 off

I will call back after I get the phone and ask for the 5 off for students as well for a total of 15 off. woot, so much more bargaining room with rogers than telus

[RASHID007]

I've had an iPhone since September 2007 (2G and now 3G). My usage is probably double what you've described. My highest month was 350mb. As long as she's not tethering or streaming Youtube for hours/day she's fine.

I just signed up my lady's iphone 3g on this plan.

She's pretty worried she's going to go over and seems hesitant to use the features of the phone - Previously, she was using the wifi aspects of the phone when she could, and she seems scared to use it 'as its designed' with the 500mb's, fearing she'll go over.

Can anyone comment on the amount/type of usage they've used and the amount of MB per month they used?

For instance, she'll be relatively light, having the device checking her email every few mins automatically (school email, not many emails) and the odd bit of browsing and maps - Mostly email checking a few times a day, and the auto checking on.;


What sort of ballpark usage would she see? Also, does the phone default to a known wifi network for data if its in range (ie will it use our home wifi when its home by default, instead of rogers?)


Thanks guys.

[nuances of being]

so I pulled the trigger on this got the following

10 mega value plan
250 min
unlimited network calling
evenings and weekends at 6

30 data plan
10000 SMS
10000MMS
CID
EVM
Who-Called
500MB

got added
$10 credit towards data
my 5
3 months unlimited voice

so final cost is 10+30+7.70+tax-10= $42.60
did two bb bolds at this price

This is super money, thanks for the post. I think I will definitely get this combo. They didn't charge you extra for my5? Because that's what I need especially for the free long distance talk.

[vincentng]

AWWWWW... i think i've been starred lol When i called retentions, a guy answered and asked how i got to retentions? lol i only called 2 times today and 2 times yesterday XD

[worldjerseys]

Also, does the phone default to a known wifi network for data if its in range (ie will it use our home wifi when its home by default, instead of rogers?)


Thanks guys.

I'm a iPhone n00b... just signed on and waiting for the delivery... can someone answer the question above... especially about home wifi...

cheers

[Kaitlyn]

I'm a iPhone n00b... just signed on and waiting for the delivery... can someone answer the question above... especially about home wifi...

cheers

Wifi is given priority over 3G/edge, so as long as you have connected previously to it, it will store the password and connect in the future when wifi is turned on

On your top bar, you'll either see the "signal waves" if you are connected to a wireless network, or you will see 3G/edge icons

[worldjerseys]

Wifi is given priority over 3G/edge, so as long as you have connected previously to it, it will store the password and connect in the future when wifi is turned on

On your top bar, you'll either see the "signal waves" if you are connected to a wireless network, or you will see 3G/edge icons


So the phone won't detect autmatically in the house? I have to set it up first?

Cheers.

[Kaitlyn]

So the phone won't detect autmatically in the house? I have to set it up first?

Cheers.

I assume you have a passowrd on your home network

When you turn on wireless, it will pop up a message asking you for the password when you enable wifi. Once connected, it will always auto-reconnect in the future

[worldjerseys]

I assume you have a passowrd on your home network

When you turn on wireless, it will pop up a message asking you for the password when you enable wifi. Once connected, it will always auto-reconnect in the future

yes.... that all makes sense now... looking forward to my new toy.

thanks.

[bigjee]

frick, i tried so many times to get the $10 credit on the data - no go! What did you say (which dept did you talk to?)

Tell them to check their email. It started Nov. 21st. I think it also depends on how much revenue has been generated on your account.
You can add this at a Rogers store also.

[nuances of being]

Tell them to check their email. It started Nov. 21st and is exclusive to Manitoba.
You can add this at a Rogers store also.

Are you sure this is exclusive to Manitoba?

[bigjee]

so I pulled the trigger on this got the following

10 mega value plan
250 min
unlimited network calling
evenings and weekends at 6

30 data plan
10000 SMS
10000MMS
CID
EVM
Who-Called
500MB

got added
$10 credit towards data
my 5
3 months unlimited voice

so final cost is 10+30+7.70+tax-10= $42.60
did two bb bolds at this price

Did you get 'unlimited network calling ' included in the $10 m.plan?
I think unlimited network calling is another $10 and you have to add it to your plan.
and the my5 is another $10 so that makes your plan $30 before the data plan is factored in.
looks more like 30(voice)+30(data)+SAF+911+tax-10(33% promo. data plan dis.)

[dmak]

that might explain the 10 off. Does this thread starter want to add a poll as to who gets the credit outside manitoba? then we can figure that out for sure.

[bigjee]

Are you sure this is exclusive to Manitoba?

My bad. I edited the original message. It depends on the revenue generated and how long you've had the value pack for. Also depends on the rep. :o

[dmak]

in my case it was the rep as I havent generated any revenue yet... or is it potential revenue. IE I activated 2 phones so double revenue?

[dmak]

Did you get 'unlimited network calling ' included in the $10 m.plan?
I think unlimited network calling is another $10 and you have to add it to your plan.
and the my5 is another $10 so that makes your plan $30 before the data plan is factored in.
looks more like 30(voice)+30(data)+SAF+911+tax-10(33% promo. data plan dis.)

ya I got the unlimited network calling as a part of the 10 $ voice plan, its a manitoba thing I think, at least when I asked she said she found it under provincial listings. The my5 was a shock, I think she gave it to me because I waited so long on hold :P not sure, I didnt even ask for it, I was super polite (but I doubt that had anything to do with it) and she just offered it, the 3 month unlimited calling, and waived activation (35 each hand set). I also wonder if it had to do with my credit rating. This is a wild guess, but from what she said its really good (but who knows maybe they tell everyone this).

the quoted price was 84.62 for two phones, I asked her to spell out exactly what my contract was at the end of the conversation and how much it will cost. It factors in 13% tax, I have no idea what tax actually is here. My previous price estimate must be off (42.60) but not by much, either way that is the price she listed.

[bigkyle]

yes prairie provinces got it good, you guys get a whole bunch of exclusive goodies

[shirley501]

Is it necessary for new customer to subscribe the data plan with the puchase of iphone now?
Can I sign the 3 years contract with the voice plan only?

[hoon]

Is it necessary for new customer to subscribe the data plan with the puchase of iphone now?
Can I sign the 3 years contract with the voice plan only?

yes, just make sure you block data...you can do that by calling tech support

[bigjee]

Is it necessary for new customer to subscribe the data plan with the puchase of iphone now?
Can I sign the 3 years contract with the voice plan only?


The data plan is recommended but isn't an obligation.
Yes you can sign-up with a voice plan only on a 3yr. contract.

[bigjee]

yes, just make sure you block data...you can do that by calling tech support

OR you can do it yourself here. (http://www.ehphone.ca/2008/07/how-to-disable-data-on-your-iphone-or-iphone-3g/)

[Pavel]

As long as she's not tethering or streaming Youtube for hours/day she's fine.
It doesnt take hours of Youtube or streaming audio....just 10-20 minutes a day will make you go over in no time.

[frogiforus]

so I pulled the trigger on this got the following

10 mega value plan
250 min
unlimited network calling
evenings and weekends at 6

30 data plan
10000 SMS
10000MMS
CID
EVM
Who-Called
500MB

got added
$10 credit towards data
my 5
3 months unlimited voice

so final cost is 10+30+7.70+tax-10= $42.60
did two bb bolds at this price

what is this 10 mega value plan? I dont see it anywhere...

[dmak]

the name of the plan was something like 'mega vaule plan' (dont know for sure) and it cost $10. I dont think it is available nation wide. not to mention it wasnt listed on their website, it is advertised at stores and kiosks, and if you ask about it over the phone they will know what it is when they look up your location (manitoba for me).

[shopper-X]

what is this 10 mega value plan? I dont see it anywhere...

the name of the plan was something like 'mega vaule plan' (dont know for sure) and it cost $10. I dont think it is available nation wide. not to mention it wasnt listed on their website, it is advertised at stores and kiosks, and if you ask about it over the phone they will know what it is when they look up your location (manitoba for me).

It's a prairie plan for MB & SK. I'm in SK and have had it for just over a year. It's a limited time offer when it comes out and you have to act quick.
I have not check SK yet if it's available again, but it is in MB for sure.

Mega Time Value Plan:
$10 + SAF + Taxes
- 250 minutes
- R2R Network (Rogers - Wireless & Home & Fido Wireless)
- WN/WE @ 6pm

The plan is really $17 with a $7 Early Evening Options Credit.

[bigjee]

It's a prairie plan for MB & SK. I'm in SK and have had it for just over a year. It's a limited time offer when it comes out and you have to act quick.
I have not check SK yet if it's available again, but it is in MB for sure.


This is a MB exclusive plan according to the CSR I just talked to.

[koreancabbage]

just got off the phone and got the $10 credit note for the same deal

500 MB
10,000 text msgs sent / unl received msgs
who called
visual voicemail
CID


supposedly, you can't get the 10000 MMS deal with the iphone for some reason. mms is part of the blackberry data plan. Blackberry plans can't work on the iphone (thats what the CSR said)

[alextruong]

thats because iphone doesn't have MMS function i think !?

[koreancabbage]

thats because iphone doesn't have MMS function i think !?

i know that, maybe the way i said it made it sound like i didn't know, but you never know with future updates and such.

well i would love it still if they had it, you know just in case i switch smartphones, i would have the MMS feature ready to be used.

[khulit]

They probably offered the mega 10 plan in MB because of Telus Super 10 plan which is basically the same (250mins, unlimited eve/wkd, unlimited telus, etc)...
Telus has been offering it since Oct I think...

I wouldn't be surprised if MTS offers the $9.99 plan too which is the same, but includes Caller ID.

This is a MB exclusive plan according to the CSR I just talked to.

[Headhunter]

Actually they're talking apples and berries :lol:
Hee hee :)

[QuadESL63]

What are these plans called? Why couldn't I find it on Rogers website? Thanks.

My wife tried to called and told the rep about the details of the plan but she has no clue what we were talking about >:(

[shopper-X]

What are these plans called? Why couldn't I find it on Rogers website? Thanks.

My wife tried to called and told the rep about the details of the plan but she has no clue what we were talking about >:(

Have your wife try again and tell the rep to the search w/the code of the VP she wants:

VP30BB3Y - Blackberry UL Email + UL IM VP $30 w/$10 Credit on 3yr = $20
The information about the credit comes from the Rogers Wireless new BlackBerry Value Pack $20 - Email, VM, IM, SMS, MMS, CLID, etc... (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=664231&highlight=Rogers) thread.

VP30BB500 - Blackberry VP w/500MB BIS (this plan can be interchanged with a Smartphone, but you must have or had used a BB on Rogers before the system will add it)
VP30WM500 - Windows Mobile (Smartphone) VP w/500MB (can NOT be interchanged with a BB)

[growler]

Is there an iphone slingbox app yet? I haven't seen one

As an alternative to a slingbox, use your Media Center equipped PC (assuming you have a cable tuner card) and run WebGuide (http://www.asciiexpress.com/webguide/) to stream live TV onto your phone. The free version of WebGuide also allows you to schedule your recordings or browse your tv listing. Also, run Orb 2.0 on the same PC to access your audio, photos, DIVX/XVID videos as well as your recorded tv programs. Orb 2.0 is free.

I use my HTC Touch running on the Bell network. I'm unsure if you can stream that content generated from WebGuide and Orb onto an iPhone. And yes, I'm on the original $7/month unlimited web browser plan.

[klaatu]

On my 3rd try, got the deal at $199! 2nd try, I was told 'the current price is $284 less the $50 discount for an account > $30' - what, is this guy trading the Cdn dollar??

So:

500 MB
10,000 text msgs sent / unl received msgs
who called
visual voicemail
CID

for $30 less 1/3 = $20/month, with the rest of the plan:

MY5 Canada-wide
250 minutes
unlimited evening/wkends
6pm evenings
R2R
Cdn Long distance (1000min for $5)
- mixing MY5 and LD has a glitch in their system - I get billed for the LD, and I have to phone them to get the credit back :(


totals $53.75 before taxes

I'm pleased - only $13 more for an iphone, 500MB plan etc.

BTW, once you hit 500MB, Rogers sends a text msg warning, and then its $0.03/MB (ie $30/GB) after that - also, if you go over by $100 (3.33GB over), they disconnect your data service until the next billing period.

Thanks RFDers!

[ramaslamma]

So I can add this, the only concern is I must commit to 3 years service?

How much is the ECF?

I am already on a contract, I assume I can still get this.

[wiebecj]

So I can add this, the only concern is I must commit to 3 years service?

How much is the ECF?

I am already on a contract, I assume I can still get this.

The ECF is $100

[EXV373]

So I can add this, the only concern is I must commit to 3 years service?

How much is the ECF?

I am already on a contract, I assume I can still get this.

Other members have said that technically you are not canceling your data but just changing it so there would be no ECF charges, correct me if i am wrong. Some have gotten off and others have been told that they would be charged, once again it is a hit and miss depending on the CSR you talk too.

[bobbings]

Other members have said that technically you are not canceling your data but just changing it so there would be no ECF charges, correct me if i am wrong. Some have gotten off and others have been told that they would be charged, once again it is a hit and miss depending on the CSR you talk too.

I was told that it's an ECF if you want to cancel your data plan. It's 100 dollars as stated in the agreement paper (ie: the hardware upgrade agreement, etc.)

I was also told it was 75 dollars for ECF for data but the second rep I got stated that it was 100.

I just got the plan. $30 for the 500 mb plan with 10 000 text, UL incoming, who called, CID, EVM with the 33.3% discount applied for the duration of my contract.

My voice plan is $20 for 250 daytime, unlim incoming, unlim rogers to rogers, unlim after 6 weekdays and unlim weekends with CID (taken off because of the value plan which includes it now) ($20 because of all the credits I got back)

My total tax in is 53 and change. Originally, it was 31 and change without the newly added value plan so I'm happy with my plan now.

I was also told (but not confirmed) that Rogers will also toss out the SAS fee in the near future and once that happens, all existing and new customers won't have to pay for it anymore. That's about 7 dollars off.

[darkobra]

It's a prairie plan for MB & SK. I'm in SK and have had it for just over a year. It's a limited time offer when it comes out and you have to act quick.
I have not check SK yet if it's available again, but it is in MB for sure.

Mega Time Value Plan:
$10 + SAF + Taxes
- 250 minutes
- R2R Network (Rogers - Wireless & Home & Fido Wireless)
- WN/WE @ 6pm

The plan is really $17 with a $7 Early Evening Options Credit.

Hey does anyone know how long the $10 plan was available last time?

I'm wondering if it will still be here (MB) in January. I will be looking for unlocked phones overseas during my holidays.

I'm interested in the N95. Right now I'm trying to find if I can get the N95 cheaper on this 3 year $10 voice plan without data. If not I may just get an unlocked phone.

[mildlyaddicted]

Hey guys,

I need some suggestions as to how to receive the $10 credit. I am going to call in tonight to switch from my $30/6GB + $15-5 voicemail plan. Is everyone just saying they "heard" there was a $10 credit on it? And do the reps know what you are talking about when you say the "$30 500MB + voicemail plan"?

Thanks!

[koreancabbage]

Hey guys,

I need some suggestions as to how to receive the $10 credit. I am going to call in tonight to switch from my $30/6GB + $15-5 voicemail plan. Is everyone just saying they "heard" there was a $10 credit on it? And do the reps know what you are talking about when you say the "$30 500MB + voicemail plan"?

Thanks!

hey there

my rep says there was no $10 credit on the plan itself, but on similar plans elsewhere, there was. He was nice enough to give me the $10 credit by himself.
There's a blackberry plan that is similar and has the $10 credit but not the one for the iphone. *shrugs*

in the end, he gave me the $10 credit on the $30 valuepack, making it $20

[dmpP]

Hey guys,

I need some suggestions as to how to receive the $10 credit. I am going to call in tonight to switch from my $30/6GB + $15-5 voicemail plan. Is everyone just saying they "heard" there was a $10 credit on it? And do the reps know what you are talking about when you say the "$30 500MB + voicemail plan"?

Thanks!

+1 I'd like to know too... every rep I spoke with and I mentioned the $10 off or 33% off said there's nothing written on the plan saying anything about that. I've got an iPhone.

They said that the 33% off isn't applied against this value package... just other options...

[coriolis]

+1 I'd like to know too... every rep I spoke with and I mentioned the $10 off or 33% off said there's nothing written on the plan saying anything about that. I've got an iPhone.

They said that the 33% off isn't applied against this value package... just other options...

Yeap, it's 33% off additional addons, NOT the $30 value pack itself. It;s been heavily discussed on HoFo. Some people are getting the $10 credit on the $30 value plan for other reasons, not the 33% to value packs.

[justamy]

hey there

my rep says there was no $10 credit on the plan itself, but on similar plans elsewhere, there was. He was nice enough to give me the $10 credit by himself.
There's a blackberry plan that is similar and has the $10 credit but not the one for the iphone. *shrugs*

in the end, he gave me the $10 credit on the $30 valuepack, making it $20

hmmm i was told there's only a credit for the iphone but NOT for the blackberry...interesting. :mad:

[llcooljayce]

For all the 1st Generation Gray Market iPhone Users:

I just got the deal:

10,000 Text Messages
Caller ID
Enhanced VM
Who Called
Name Display
500MB of Data on Edge

I got this for $30 and the rep added a 33.3% discount on the package so $20.

iPhone users can get Visual VM by substituting CID, EVM, Name Display for Visual VM but it wasn't worth it to me.

BTW. I called the Data Department

[Snake-Eyes]

VP30BB3Y - Blackberry UL Email + UL IM VP $30 w/$10 Credit on 3yr = $20
The information about the credit comes from the Rogers Wireless new BlackBerry Value Pack $20 - Email, VM, IM, SMS, MMS, CLID, etc... (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=664231&highlight=Rogers) thread.

VP30BB500 - Blackberry VP w/500MB BIS (this plan can be interchanged with a Smartphone, but you must have or had used a BB on Rogers before the system will add it)
VP30WM500 - Windows Mobile (Smartphone) VP w/500MB (can NOT be interchanged with a BB)

What is the code for the iphone? Would it fall under the code: VP30WM500?

[shopper-X]

What is the code for the iphone? Would it fall under the code: VP30WM500?

I think so but rep makes one change and I think's VVM instead of MMS.

[frogiforus]

OK so if u have 2 hours to waste and get ur story right...
u can still get the 500 mb plan for 20$
(it definitely helps if ur contract has just expired!)

changed over to 17.50 epp + VP30BB500 @ 20$ + 99$ blackberry bold (couldn't get the system to show 99$ so 100$ credit added on account)

also i am hoping that my 15$ of monthly recurring credits still apply.

that would make my plan 50$ with tax and 35 with tax if my 15$ credit didnt get thrown out (plan not done by retentions so i think they don't remove it?? didn't want to mention anything about it... was able to keep it last time)...

either way this works out well :)

If only my online self service worked... then i could see my plan... apparently rogers is having technical difficulties (according to the Indian woman from e-care) ... this explains why my wireless plan info has not been available for 2 months... sure!

lol.

[wiebecj]

I finally got the $10 credit on my $30 plan. 6 tries and i finally got the right operator! I started talking about the data plan for the blackberry with a $10 credit - then asked if i could use it on my iphone etc.. she said no. I then hemmed and hawed and asked if I could get the $10 credit on my iphone plan, or else I would switch over to the blackberry plan. She said, let me check. Came back in about 3 minutes and said, sure, no problem! Finally!

[Jeff146]

How come I never have this luck. Although the last few months I've used around 200MB without tethering. BTW did you talk to retention or data or just regular CSR?

[mildlyaddicted]

BTW. I called the Data Department

Sweet. So I ended up getting the following package and here is how it went down.
- Visual VM
- 500 MB
- 10,000 sent unlimited received
- 10,000 picture messages
- called ID
- who called
All for $30 - 33% discount.

It went down as such:
I called in and followed the steps to speaking to an iphone representative. I inquired about the package and 33% discount. She told me it was only on add-ons such as road side assistance. She even double checked with her manager. But thanks to cooljayce, I asked if I was speaking with the data department. She said "no" and transferred me.

In speaking with the data department, I inquired about a $30 data-voicemail package for a smartphone. She found it, and then I inquired about a 33% percent discount. After some investigating she said it was offered at a 33% discount. SWEET. Then just before I got off the phone, I had her confirm the package. Everything was right EXCEPT basic voicemail. I asked her if she could switch it to Visual voicemail and she did!

Hopefully everyone has as much luck as I did!

[Jeff146]

Sweet. So I ended up getting the following package and here is how it went down.
- Visual VM
- 500 MB
- 10,000 sent unlimited received
- 10,000 picture messages
- called ID
- who called
All for $30 - 33% discount.

It went down as such:
I called in and followed the steps to speaking to an iphone representative. I inquired about the package and 33% discount. She told me it was only on add-ons such as road side assistance. She even double checked with her manager. But thanks to cooljayce, I asked if I was speaking with the data department. She said "no" and transferred me.

In speaking with the data department, I inquired about a $30 data-voicemail package for a smartphone. She found it, and then I inquired about a 33% percent discount. After some investigating she said it was offered at a 33% discount. SWEET. Then just before I got off the phone, I had her confirm the package. Everything was right EXCEPT basic voicemail. I asked her if she could switch it to Visual voicemail and she did!

Hopefully everyone has as much luck as I did!


I'm going to try my luck right now and see what happens! Wish me luck!

[Kaitlyn]

I'm going to try my luck right now and see what happens! Wish me luck!

Good luck!

[goat]

i called and asked what my monthly charge was now that i've made these switches (500 mb data plan + epp plan), and the rep read me every charge, and she read that i receive a 33.3% discount on my value pack, which equates to $10 / month. (no expiry on the discount)

i'll have to wait until i get my bill in the mail to confirm this, but that's what i was told when i called (i didn't have to ask for the discount, she put it on automatically)

[Jeff146]

Good luck!

Thanks but no luck, still nothing. Oh well I guess I'll keep my 6GB Data and just use it up like a mofo. Help screw Rogers lol.

[Jeff146]

i called and asked what my monthly charge was now that i've made these switches (500 mb data plan + epp plan), and the rep read me every charge, and she read that i receive a 33.3% discount on my value pack, which equates to $10 / month. (no expiry on the discount)

i'll have to wait until i get my bill in the mail to confirm this, but that's what i was told when i called (i didn't have to ask for the discount, she put it on automatically)

Did you speak to a regular CSR? Man if I had that person, that would be great. I've called a few times and with no luck.

[Kaitlyn]

Thanks but no luck, still nothing. Oh well I guess I'll keep my 6GB Data and just use it up like a mofo. Help screw Rogers lol.

Ya I think I'm keeping my 6gb plan as well..

If I switched to the $30 plan I think my bill would just be TOO low they would be very unhappy with me, hehe.. plus I am still convinced I will eventually use > 500mb/month :)

[Gogi]

No luck here. They said the 33% discount was actually 33% savings on the package, because you'd pay like 40 something dollars regularly. How do some of you do it ? I never have any success with these reps.

[Pavel]

Ya I think I'm keeping my 6gb plan as well..

If I switched to the $30 plan I think my bill would just be TOO low they would be very unhappy with me, hehe.. plus I am still convinced I will eventually use > 500mb/month :)

I kinda wish I had the 6GB plan, but I couldnt see myself paying $360 a year for three years. Like one iPhone tech support said, it may be worth your while if you're a lawyer or a business person who can write off the expense. :-0

[llcooljayce]

An FYI for those that don't have time to read through 20 pages, the phone number for Rogers' Data Department is:

1-866-931-3282

[kend7510]

I already called twice and all the reps says 33.3% can only be applied to another value pack :(

How did you guys get them to apply the credit?
The thing is I already have a CallerID $7 credit active, can I apply this one too on top? One of the rep offered to apply the $7 credit but not the 33.3% one...

[IceQue]

I just called in now. and the woman changed it for me! got the $30 value pack for $20!
Hopefully it all goes though! I'll see on the 7th of Dec. If so I'll be saving $25 a month!

[Getting.Out.Our.Dreams]

I think people need to clarify wheather they are iPhone users or BB users.

This is the third time I've called and on all 3 occasions they told me they do offer the $30 plan with the 33.3% discount, but only for Blackberry users.

If you don't mind can you ask the rep to tell you what you need to do get the deal, cause one of your 'buddies' is a rogers customer and they are interested as well.

Or something, I probably look crazy at this point talking about a phantom deal for an iPhone that doesn't exist, lolo.

[Jeff146]

I called like three times and I'm also a BB user and still no deal. I'm not sure what else to say now because every time we end with like an awkward silence lol. If someone can help me that would be great. Thanks. Jeff

[llcooljayce]

All I said was,

Hi there, I'm calling about your new data plans. Specifically, the one with 10,000 SMS, CID, EVM, Who Called and 500MB of data.

Rep says, yep, I know the one.

I said, I also understand that there is a $10 credit on that plan.

Rep says, yep.

I sign up ....

Call the frickin data department ... I don't know if I made the number clear enough above ....

[IceQue]

Correct, same thing what I said. BTW that number doesn't take you directly to the data dept. u have to say data, then sales then you'll be transferred.

[shoei]

All I said was,

Hi there, I'm calling about your new data plans. Specifically, the one with 10,000 SMS, CID, EVM, Who Called and 500MB of data.

Rep says, yep, I know the one.

I said, I also understand that there is a $10 credit on that plan.

Rep says, yep.

I sign up ....

Call the frickin data department ... I don't know if I made the number clear enough above ....

the one that i spoke too said there wasnt any credits....should i call back?

[IceQue]

the one that i spoke too said there wasnt any credits....should i call back?


If you don't succeed the first time, Keep trying again!

[Impossibles]

An FYI for those that don't have time to read through 20 pages, the phone number for Rogers' Data Department is:

1-866-931-3282

That number just gets me the regular rogers line.

"how can we help you today"

[IceQue]

That number just gets me the regular rogers line.

"how can we help you today"


Again if you were reading I said that number doesn't take you directly to the data dept. you have to say data, then say sales then you'll be transferred to the data dept

[Ryvius]

For those switching from the $30/6gb plan, is there any penalty for switching? I am paying $30 bucks for data and $15 for the iphone value pack with $10 credit. What are the chances that I could get the package for just $20?

[llcooljayce]

No penalty for switching as long as you keep data on your plan

[mildlyaddicted]

For those switching from the $30/6gb plan, is there any penalty for switching? I am paying $30 bucks for data and $15 for the iphone value pack with $10 credit. What are the chances that I could get the package for just $20?

You just have to try and hope you get lucky! Good luck!

[mohitk]

Try 1- PHAIL
I was trying to bundle it with my HUP but despite her looking very hard (judging by the hold time) she could not find it. Well I have promised to call again to complete my HUP :)

[water_boy]

Thanks guys called in and got this for my nokia n95 8gb.

Data rep came on, I told him I had heard about a $30 plan for 500mb of data plus voicemail and such. He ask if I have an iPhone or BB, I tell him its an n95. He dis state though that it IS $30 FOR THE BUNDLE, BUT THAT ENTITLES YOU TO 33% OFF YOUR OTHER ADDONS.

So for me it worked out that I pay $10 a month MORE for this as opposed to the $20 value pack. However I now save 33% on my $10 unlimited incoming, my $7 early evenings, and my $5 1000 cnd long distance. So I save $7 and pay and extra $10.

Basically I got 500mb data, enhanced voicemail, and 10,000 mms for and extra $3.

Just to brag a little :lol: I pay $70 total, including SAF and taxes for:
700 daytime minutes
1000 Cnd long distance
500mB Data
Unlimited incoming
Unlimited Rogers network (incl. Fido)
Enhanced voicemail
10,000 Sent SMS/MMS
Call ID
Call Waiting

Took a lot of patience and calls to get it to this!

Good luck everyone.

[.EE.]

Just to brag a little :lol: I pay $70 total, including SAF and taxes for:


You are definitely getting a lot based on the features. However, looking at the big picture, it's a whopping $840 a year for a phone :eek:

[mcg]

Haha nice price for the features!!

But yeah each plan is catered towards its customer's usage. I like to go for the cheap-as-possible route, or more preferrably, "bang for buck" with decent features :)

[water_boy]

You are definitely getting a lot based on the features. However, looking at the big picture, it's a whopping $840 a year for a phone :eek:

Quite true, but as a small business owner and bachelor, this is my tether. No home phone, and I get a significant portion back in taxes. Some others who use their cell phones for business run easily $400 or more a month to get comparable features. ...... But ye, your right, its still a lot to be paying for any one service.

[Kaitlyn]

Thanks guys called in and got this for my nokia n95 8gb.

Data rep came on, I told him I had heard about a $30 plan for 500mb of data plus voicemail and such. He ask if I have an iPhone or BB, I tell him its an n95. He dis state though that it IS $30 FOR THE BUNDLE, BUT THAT ENTITLES YOU TO 33% OFF YOUR OTHER ADDONS.

So for me it worked out that I pay $10 a month MORE for this as opposed to the $20 value pack. However I now save 33% on my $10 unlimited incoming, my $7 early evenings, and my $5 1000 cnd long distance. So I save $7 and pay and extra $10.

Basically I got 500mb data, enhanced voicemail, and 10,000 mms for and extra $3.

Just to brag a little :lol: I pay $70 total, including SAF and taxes for:
700 daytime minutes
1000 Cnd long distance
500mB Data
Unlimited incoming
Unlimited Rogers network (incl. Fido)
Enhanced voicemail
10,000 Sent SMS/MMS
Call ID
Call Waiting

Took a lot of patience and calls to get it to this!

Good luck everyone.

Because you posted it twice, I'll reply twice, haha!

I wouldn't brag about paying $70/month :P

[vincentng]

Hey, for everyone who wants to get the $30 data VP with a $10 credit, get it from the data department. I tried serveral times in other departments, but no luck. I got it with one try in the data department. And i I confirmed with a billing department rep that the 33.3% discount IS the $10 credit. TY everyone and GOOD LUCK. and i couldn't get the $5 VP discount for students since the billing rep said it's only for the $10 and $20 VP.

[anitanium]

Hey, for everyone who wants to get the $30 data VP with a $10 credit, get it from the data department. I tried serveral times in other departments, but no luck. I got it with one try in the data department. And i I confirmed with a billing department rep that the 33.3% discount IS the $10 credit. TY everyone and GOOD LUCK. and i couldn't get the $5 VP discount for students since the billing rep said it's only for the $10 and $20 VP.

did you mention that you had an iphone/BB or WM device to get the credit?

[mildlyaddicted]

Hey, for everyone who wants to get the $30 data VP with a $10 credit, get it from the data department. I tried serveral times in other departments, but no luck. I got it with one try in the data department. And i I confirmed with a billing department rep that the 33.3% discount IS the $10 credit. TY everyone and GOOD LUCK. and i couldn't get the $5 VP discount for students since the billing rep said it's only for the $10 and $20 VP.

Does anyone who was successful with getting the $30 value pack for $20 see the discount under the discount section of their wireless services online? I only see this "One- time data usage credit - To be removed on 01/12/2008"

[ramaslamma]

OMG, if this is the case, I am calling tomorrow. This deal is for current customers too right? Not just new customers?

Now which phone to get, Iphone, Bold or E71?

[Jeff146]

I tried two times with the data department and still no luck.

[mcg]

There is no credit for the $30 pack as far as I know...

For those who claim to have got it... show us your bills ... then I'll start calling in too :D

[CatDog]

Rogers wouldn't give me the $30 plan with a BlackBerry, lol

[william_yu7]

To all the ROGERS employees and gurus,

I desperately need your help. I successfully spoke to a csr agent in adding the $30 Blackberry plan with the $10 discount. However, when he went to switch the value packs. He was unable to do so unless i opted for a new plan code.

After further investigation, the csr said that my student my5+5 plan was an old code (3310ew...) and the new value packs were not compatible with it. Furthermore, I am able to have both my 5+5 canada and 1000 CDN long distance with the old code where as the updated my5s do not allow for them.

Long story short, I would like to keep my old plan code with the 1000 minutes of long distance. Is there any way to by pass the restriction in adding the $30 vp30bb500 to my plan without having to change it???

Thank you for your HELP!!!

[cruisn76]

Rogers wouldn't give me the $30 plan with a BlackBerry, lol

Last thursday I did an HUP for my girlfriend and got the BB Bold for $199 without data plan (she likes the phone and don't care for data). Her currently plan is only $25 which I haggled for back in Aug 07. So I don't see why you can't get a Bold with a $30 plan unless I am misinterpreting something.

[vincentng]

did you mention that you had an iphone/BB or WM device to get the credit?
Nop, i just said i wanted the new data VP, the rep. was called Pat. and it took him like 5 mins to set it up since he said his system was down (had to wait for 1 hour) LOL.
Does anyone who was successful with getting the $30 value pack for $20 see the discount under the discount section of their wireless services online? I only see this "One- time data usage credit - To be removed on 01/12/2008"

the one-time data credit i believe is for the data you'll be using until ur next billing cycle. call billing support of data to get the 33.3% off discount (A.K.A. $10 credit)

[bluetea]

i can order by phone? and they'll ship me a new iphone and set me up with a dataplan?

can this deal be combined with the rogers tv to get 10% off?

[iLLNESS]

buyer beware! dont sign or extend any contracts you have with rogers as starting January the air waves are open to many new cell companies competing!

[tallshorty111]

Will this be available for Fido customers

[anitanium]

buyer beware! dont sign or extend any contracts you have with rogers as starting January the air waves are open to many new cell companies competing!

unless they can compete with
250 daytime
u/l evening after 8
u/l weekend
u/l texting
u/l incoming
100 LD
CallerID

for $25 tax+SAF in, then i'm sticking with rogers :)

[samm]

unless they can compete with
250 daytime
u/l evening after 8
u/l weekend
u/l texting
u/l incoming
100 LD
CallerID

for $25 tax+SAF in, then i'm sticking with rogers :)

haha, exactly. i got that plan for $15 + SAF + 911 + tax. but i start at 5pm instead of 8pm.

[anitanium]

i am happy with my u/l texting and incoming
i rack up around ~8400 minutes on incoming calls, so it's very convenient

now i'm just wondering whether to upgrade to the $30 package for the 500mb data

[hamzanaeem002]

Not bad, I got:

250 daytime
U/L eve/weekend @ 6pm
R2R
125 txt
CallerID
Voicemail
100 LD mins (recently added for free)

all for the same price as your plan. I couldn't get U/L incoming but hey, can't win them all :D

Hey you have the same plan as my dad but yeah as for me I have:
300 daytime
UL Eve/Wkds @ 6
Unlimited Network Calling
Unlimited Incoming
100 Canadian LD Minutes
for the same price as you ($25)
and I also got $10 off any value pack so I chose the $15 Blackberry Value pack and I only have to pay $5 for that
So my total is only $30 + Fees and Taxes
Rogers is treating me well:D

[anitanium]

just to clarify
mine is $25 all tax and saf included
originally it's all $15 before :)

[dayho]

Just got off the phone few hours ago. I had signed up couple months ago with the iphone. This is what my previous planned looked like:
Corporate plan $20
250mins
Unlimited Eve/Weekends after 9pm
CID
6GB Data $30
500 Txt msging Pack $5
+SAF/911 Fee
So it was around $62 before taxes

This is the plan that I just got:
EPP $17.50
200mins
Unlimited Eve/Weekends after 6pm
500mb Data pack $20 ----supposed to be $30 she said so i got the $10 credit
10,000 SMS/CID/Visual Voicemail
My5 addon $10* 0.33 =$6.70 (33% discount off additional addons)
Took off my old $5 txt msging addon
Got her to give me additional $5 off/month for one year since I had a CID credit.
+SAF/911 Fee
Im now around 46.65 before taxes for one year then $51.65 for the next two years.
I basically just called the 1-877-rogers2 number asked for wireless, pressed "0" and i was lucky enough to get a really nice lady.
Anyways wish everyone else luck!
Cheers guys

[can't get 'nough dealz]

Just got off the phone few hours ago. I had signed up couple months ago with the iphone. This is what my previous planned looked like:
Corporate plan $20
250mins
Unlimited Eve/Weekends after 9pm
CID
6GB Data $30
500 Txt msging Pack $5
+SAF/911 Fee
So it was around $62 before taxes

This is the plan that I just got:
EPP $17.50
200mins
Unlimited Eve/Weekends after 6pm
500mb Data pack $20 ----supposed to be $30 she said so i got the $10 credit
10,000 SMS/CID/Visual Voicemail
My5 addon $10* 0.33 =$6.70 (33% discount off additional addons)
Took off my old $5 txt msging addon
Got her to give me additional $5 off/month for one year since I had a CID credit.
+SAF/911 Fee
Im now around 46.65 before taxes for one year then $51.65 for the next two years.
I basically just called the 1-877-rogers2 number asked for wireless, pressed "0" and i was lucky enough to get a really nice lady.
Anyways wish everyone else luck!
Cheers guys

my 10 is not a wireless essential that is qualified for the 33.3% discount

[ecdness]

are saf & 911 fees included in the iphone plan or are they extra?

[keifer]

so I called rogers today and got the 30 dollar value /data (500mb) for 20 bucks.
I talked to business solutions and the girl said that they have more power then the data to give discounts. This is what I said when I called, Hi, I heard your guys have these new data /value packs that just came out, its like 500mb and a bunch fo txt's (playing stupid) lol. Then shes like ya we have the 30$ 500mb package with all the features, Visual voice mail, 500mb, caller id,who called, umlimted txt and it has a promtional price of 20. She made sure that the disount was on my account twice and I check online and it is =)
So good luck for everyone trying to get this. This was my 4th time calling, first time I talked to normal CSR then twice to data dept then business solutions.

[grape]

Hey you have the same plan as my dad but yeah as for me I have:
300 daytime
UL Eve/Wkds @ 6
Unlimited Network Calling
Unlimited Incoming
100 Canadian LD Minutes
for the same price as you ($25)
and I also got $10 off any value pack so I chose the $15 Blackberry Value pack and I only have to pay $5 for that
So my total is only $30 + Fees and Taxes
Rogers is treating me well:D

Not bad, I got:

250 daytime
U/L eve/weekend @ 6pm
R2R
125 txt
CallerID
Voicemail
100 LD mins (recently added for free)

all for the same price as your plan. I couldn't get U/L incoming but hey, can't win them all :D

unless they can compete with
250 daytime
u/l evening after 8
u/l weekend
u/l texting
u/l incoming
100 LD
CallerID

for $25 tax+SAF in, then i'm sticking with rogers :)

how the hell do you guys get that? is it a corporate plan? or retention plan

[HowEver]

Nicely done. My corporate plan already comes with many of these features (and some others) included at no extra charge; perhaps that's why it's a no-brainer for Rogers corporate to give the discount on the $30 plan.

so I called rogers today and got the 30 dollar value /data (500mb) for 20 bucks.
I talked to business solutions and the girl said that they have more power then the data to give discounts. This is what I said when I called, Hi, I heard your guys have these new data /value packs that just came out, its like 500mb and a bunch fo txt's (playing stupid) lol. Then shes like ya we have the 30$ 500mb package with all the features, Visual voice mail, 500mb, caller id,who called, umlimted txt and it has a promtional price of 20. She made sure that the disount was on my account twice and I check online and it is =)
So good luck for everyone trying to get this. This was my 4th time calling, first time I talked to normal CSR then twice to data dept then business solutions.

[CHINAdeals]

according to the rep i talked to on the phone

the $30 plan doesn't exist.

sigh some reps are so incompetent

also it started on nov21st? not the 26th?

[Phoenix88]

Hi: Hope this is not off topic but does anyone know if the $30 data plan would work for the e71 (rogers branded) and if e71 supports windows live mail and windows live messenger?

[cruisn76]

how the hell do you guys get that? is it a corporate plan? or retention plan

Retention plan for me

1-888-936-7283 or *611 and say "Cancel my Phone"

[azndaisy85]

so I called rogers today and got the 30 dollar value /data (500mb) for 20 bucks.
I talked to business solutions and the girl said that they have more power then the data to give discounts. This is what I said when I called, Hi, I heard your guys have these new data /value packs that just came out, its like 500mb and a bunch fo txt's (playing stupid) lol. Then shes like ya we have the 30$ 500mb package with all the features, Visual voice mail, 500mb, caller id,who called, umlimted txt and it has a promtional price of 20. She made sure that the disount was on my account twice and I check online and it is =)
So good luck for everyone trying to get this. This was my 4th time calling, first time I talked to normal CSR then twice to data dept then business solutions.

is the discount shown as 33.3% discount at bottom of your account or an actual credit of $10. I've called in a few times and the rep told me that the 33.3% is already applied to the $40 something, making the value pack $30, and there won't be any additional $10 on top of that.

[the_metro]

I'm looking to switch to get the wife an iphone for Christmas.

I'm assuming if I've been offered the data 30 + $17.50 plan and iphone for $199(8) or $299(16) I'm doin alright?

Guessing existing clients have a better chance at the additional $10 off promos.

[freakyflow]

so I called rogers today and got the 30 dollar value /data (500mb) for 20 bucks.
I talked to business solutions and the girl said that they have more power then the data to give discounts. This is what I said when I called, Hi, I heard your guys have these new data /value packs that just came out, its like 500mb and a bunch fo txt's (playing stupid) lol. Then shes like ya we have the 30$ 500mb package with all the features, Visual voice mail, 500mb, caller id,who called, umlimted txt and it has a promtional price of 20. She made sure that the disount was on my account twice and I check online and it is =)
So good luck for everyone trying to get this. This was my 4th time calling, first time I talked to normal CSR then twice to data dept then business solutions.

What's the number or what do you say to get to the business solutions line?

[water_boy]

so I called rogers today and got the 30 dollar value /data (500mb) for 20 bucks.
I talked to business solutions and the girl said that they have more power then the data to give discounts. This is what I said when I called, Hi, I heard your guys have these new data /value packs that just came out, its like 500mb and a bunch fo txt's (playing stupid) lol. Then shes like ya we have the 30$ 500mb package with all the features, Visual voice mail, 500mb, caller id,who called, umlimted txt and it has a promtional price of 20. She made sure that the disount was on my account twice and I check online and it is =)
So good luck for everyone trying to get this. This was my 4th time calling, first time I talked to normal CSR then twice to data dept then business solutions.

Thanks for the tip, called in again today, spoke with business solutions. He said he knew of the $10 promo credit but it was no longer being offered since it didn't show up in my available credit. He transferred me to customer
relations to see if they could help, the lady gave me a $15 CREDIT for 3 months, and then transferred me back to data customer care. Different rep came on, and gave me the $10 CREDIT for the term of my contract.

[Astralmind]

Ok, I am more than 2 years in my 3 years contract with Rogers (and have been a customer for over 8 years). I am looking at getting an iPhone (16gb) and I am willing to renew for 3 years again...

How should I proceed to get the best rate possible ?

Right now I have a 25 $ plan 200 minutes day, 1000 minutes weekend, ul nights after 6 PM, ul incoming, + 11 $ value pack (junk.. CID, voicemail, SMS) + SAF ...

[nikonwhore]

so I called rogers today and got the 30 dollar value /data (500mb) for 20 bucks.
I talked to business solutions and the girl said that they have more power then the data to give discounts. This is what I said when I called, Hi, I heard your guys have these new data /value packs that just came out, its like 500mb and a bunch fo txt's (playing stupid) lol. Then shes like ya we have the 30$ 500mb package with all the features, Visual voice mail, 500mb, caller id,who called, umlimted txt and it has a promtional price of 20. She made sure that the disount was on my account twice and I check online and it is =)
So good luck for everyone trying to get this. This was my 4th time calling, first time I talked to normal CSR then twice to data dept then business solutions.


SAWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

i just called them and it was probably the most easiest thing i have ever done with rogers in my life

the first custoemr representative was sort of a tard
but whatever he just took a really long time on my account

but then afterwards i just sweet talked the girl at business solutions;

i said i was on a voice and data plan currently and had just heard of a new value package, the 30 dollar one.

she said shed confirm it was available in alberta, and then after 5 minutes called back and said it sure was. however i was like oh and i also heard you were offering 10 dollars off the value plan to make it 20.

so shes like ok, lets take a look at what you have. i had been offered 10 off the cid/vm/125 text value plan through retentions before, so she says "I will BE HAPPY to offer you 10 off the 30 dollar value plan"

SHE WAS HAPPY TO GIVE ME CREDITS.

hahahhahha ROGERS I LOVE YOU.

she was even like Oh i love Alberta you have less taxes- sweetest girl ive ever talked to on the phone. EVAR.

so my plan now is;
for 44.57 including tax;
unlimited evening and weekends starting at 6pm
200 anytime minutes
10,000 text messages
10,000 picture messages
500 MB data
Caller id
Voice mail
plus SAF and 911

this coupled with my blackberry bold has made me feel so awesome im going to run naked down my university campus.

thanks to all the RFDers who posted about this, and big thanks to keifer for posting the business solutions

all in all a fantastic day! i got more messaging for less monies! woohoo!(my original plan was on the 25 dollar 500mb plan making it $50.40 a month)

[mildlyaddicted]

Ok, I am more than 2 years in my 3 years contract with Rogers (and have been a customer for over 8 years). I am looking at getting an iPhone (16gb) and I am willing to renew for 3 years again...

How should I proceed to get the best rate possible ?

Right now I have a 25 $ plan 200 minutes day, 1000 minutes weekend, ul nights after 6 PM, ul incoming, + 11 $ value pack (junk.. CID, voicemail, SMS) + SAF ...

FYI, this thread is for the data value packages. I think you should post in this thread. This thread will also give you an idea of what you should be able to get!
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111887&highlight=rogers

On another note, I called in to customer service today to make sure I had the $10 discount on the $30 value pack after adding it yesterday through the data department. I got some as*h*** in customer service who said that I must have been mistaken, and there was no discount on my account. It was only a 33% discount for additional services and that about 80% of the reps are mixing this up (he seemed to take this very personally). I then proceeded to cancel my data all together (did not get charged any cancellation fees though luckily).

I called the data department back again...no luck getting this discount on the first try.

Second try, the guy knew exactly what I was talking about and had no problem giving me the $10 discount for the duration of my contract ---> I think it is key to say $10 discount vs 33% discount so they don't mix it up with the additional packages...it also helps to get a good rep

He said it may not appear online but that it would appear on my bill as a $30 charge with a $10 discount right after...he assured me the discount was added.

Good luck everyone!

UPDATE: It does appear online under discounts! "Monthly Plan Credit 3 Yr - To be removed on 01/12/2011" <---hopefully that is for $10.

[dre145]

nikonwhore
So did you get $10 credits on top of the credits you already had or did they basicly transfer from your old value pack to the new one??

also do you need to sign this pack for 3 years or can you cancel it anytime?

[CatDog]

edit, sorry guys

[Soulibrium]

does any one know if its 500 megaBYTES or 500 megaBITS?? cause 500megaBITS is 62.5megaBYTES!!!

[koreancabbage]

does any one know if its 500 megaBYTES or 500 megaBITS?? cause 500megaBITS is 62.5megaBYTES!!!

wtf? lol

its megabytes. its rare for anyone to say megabits, if at all.

[nikonwhore]

nikonwhore
So did you get $10 credits on top of the credits you already had or did they basicly transfer from your old value pack to the new one??

also do you need to sign this pack for 3 years or can you cancel it anytime?

hey i'm not sure what actually happened, but i made mention about the 10 dollars off the value plan, and she mentioned she had seen that i had 10 dollars credit beforehand, so she said she had no problem applying a 10 dollar credit towards the 30 dollar value plan.

i also deliberately repeated the plan is now 20 dollars with the discount, and made her repeat my accounts plans, what each was costing me, and what the total would be before and after tax.

you can cancel the data anytime, but its a 100 dollar charge to do so. im not sure if they charge you more for buying a subsidized phone either since adding data significantly drops the price on a phone with just a voice contract.

[nikonwhore]

This is what I got so far, but I know I can do better..

Rogers Insider Plan

$17.50

200 minutes
100 long distance
free after 6/weekends
- $10 credit

$30 Data Plan
- $10 credit

so,

$17.50 + $30 + $8 (SAF/9911) = $55.50 - 20 = $35.50 + tax = $40.12

I want to get Rogers 2 Rogers now, 250cdn minutes, 1000 long distance and free after 5PM along with a $5 credit. Am I being a bit ambitious? Maybe, but others are doing it, so why can't I?

you got 10 dollar credit on your 17.50 plan? thats awesome! nobody would offer me credit for my plan, jsut credits for addons.

[hamzanaeem002]

how the hell do you guys get that? is it a corporate plan? or retention plan

For me it was a retention plan...It took me about 4 calls and I have been off a contract for about 1.5 years now

[Gogi]

Called back again, this time through Business Solutions, and nada. Same thing they always maintained - no $10 off the $30 plan.

[CatDog]

call data people, the corp. I spoke to were *******s to be honest..

im about to call now

[Soulibrium]

wtf? lol

its megabytes. its rare for anyone to say megabits, if at all.

when i called in to ask, they said MEGA BITS! can someone confirm or debunk this?

[Gogi]

call data people, the corp. I spoke to were *******s to be honest..

im about to call now

Talked to them again, def. no $10 off monthly. Ended up settling with the $30/month plan instead of the 6GB (my data usage is between 20-60MB a month, so no point in me having 6GB).

[Gogi]

when i called in to ask, they said MEGA BITS! can someone confirm or debunk this?

Def. not mega bits. It's 500MB per month.

[CatDog]

Talked to them again, def. no $10 off monthly. Ended up settling with the $30/month plan instead of the 6GB (my data usage is between 20-60MB a month, so no point in me having 6GB).

You can get $10 off for the period of the contract, it's doable.

[water_boy]

Checked my bill, and yup its there! Shows up as "Monthly Plan Credit - 3 YR" in addition to "33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc"!

Thanks again OP, got 500MB of data, and 10,000 MMS, for the same price as my old value pack. BUT now with the %33 saving I also save $8 a month now. THANK YOU!:D

[theapocalypse]

Checked my bill, and yup its there! Shows up as "Monthly Plan Credit - 3 YR" in addition to "33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc"!

Thanks again OP, got 500MB of data, and 10,000 MMS, for the same price as my old value pack. BUT now with the %33 saving I also save $8 a month now. THANK YOU!:D

33% off is only for additional value packs that you add on, does not apply to the $30 data package.

[water_boy]

^^^ thats right for my $5, 1000 cnd long distance, $7 for the early evenings, and $10 for the unlimited incoming, which I have a $10 credit for already!:D So %33 of $21 is $7! Plus the $10 credit! So I'm really paying $4 monthly for all that!

I went through all the details with the rep, its all there!

[Gogi]

You can get $10 off for the period of the contract, it's doable.

I tried quite a few times, always got the same answer. I guess it depends on your willingness to call them...

[nikonwhore]

yeah my advice to clear everything up when callign rogers, is to have them dissect your plan bit by bit, know exactly what you are paying for and if it all adds up correctly.

originially rogers made a deal with me and the plan seemed decent the way he worded it. but after breaking it down, i realized it wasnt that great afterall, that they had just increased the price on one thing to compensate for the cheaper waived fee of another.

again, i called the girl, and she said EXACTLY what i was paying for and how it ended up being the total bill.

that was to insure that the 10 dollars off 30 plan was truly being billed as 20 on my bill, and not that it had been already credited and finalized at 30.

it is very possible to get the 500mb plan, plus 10,000 mms, 10,000 sms, 500mb data, voice mail, call display for 20 dollars TOTAL. you just need to talk to the right people.

it probably already helped that i had been with retentions like a million times, and had money credited off, which she switched to the new value plan, given that i was dropping the old value plan i had.

btw this time i talked super sweet, as opposed to being a dick to retentions when they tried to screw me with increasing my old voice plan to compensate for waived value plan costs.

YMMV, good luck guys! remember it is never too late to call rogers, don't give into *****ty plans!

[Impossibles]

Nice, I was able to switch from my $30/6GB plan to the $30/500MB value pack, which means I dropped the $15 smartphone pack, but was able to keep the $15 credit!

So $17.50 + $30 (500MB value pack) - $15 + SAF/911

Saved $15 a month, thanks guys. I love RFD.

[Impossibles]

WTF...my data doesn't seem to be working now on my BB Pearl (since I called and changed my data plan).

Any ideas on why before I call rogers? When I do anything data related, it just sits on 'requesting' until it times out.

[mcg]

Probably they put you on a non-BIS version of the plan, call them up to put the BB version again.

[felixmo]

I have talked to about 5 CSRs from the data dept., business dept., and the regular support number, none of them denied the offer existed but they used different tactics to prevent me from getting it or the $10 discount.

I got hung up by one of them, the one from business dept. said it was only for blackberry (i am using a treo), and the other 3 just said they could not give me the $10 discount because of some excuse.:mad:

[mildlyaddicted]

I have talked to about 5 CSRs from the data dept., business dept., and the regular support number, none of them denied the offer existed but they used different tactics to prevent me from getting it or the $10 discount.

I got hung up by one of them, the one from business dept. said it was only for blackberry (i am using a treo), and the other 3 just said they could not give me the $10 discount because of some excuse.:mad:

Tough luck. I've got too people in the data department to give me the $10 off The first time it didn't work, the lady obviously screwed us somehow, but she was willing to give me the $10 discount off $30. Second time, the guy seemed to know exactly what I was talking about.

I'd suggest trying again!

[felixmo]

Tough luck. I've got too people in the data department to give me the $10 off The first time it didn't work, the lady obviously screwed us somehow, but she was willing to give me the $10 discount off $30. Second time, the guy seemed to know exactly what I was talking about.

I'd suggest trying again!

How did you ask them? Did you pretend not to know a lot about this offer or did you mention the details of this offer and that you would get a $10 discount?

[shawn99]

the 10 dollar discount for 3 year agreement does not exist and it was an error on Rogers part (improper training perhaps? ). For those that did get the discount, u will get a nice surprise when you look a the bill. I was also notified there will be account audits done to reverse the 10$ discount that was applied.

[felixmo]

the 10 dollar discount for 3 year agreement does not exist and it was an error on Rogers part (improper training perhaps? ). For those that did get the discount, u will get a nice surprise when you look a the bill. I was also notified there will be account audits done to reverse the 10$ discount that was applied.

thanks for the heads up, i think i'm going to wait till people get their bills and then decide if i'm going to try again.:D

[nikonwhore]

the 10 dollar discount for 3 year agreement does not exist and it was an error on Rogers part (improper training perhaps? ). For those that did get the discount, u will get a nice surprise when you look a the bill. I was also notified there will be account audits done to reverse the 10$ discount that was applied.

well hopefully mine still holds cause it was based on retention credits, rather than a flat out 10 dollar credit request.

at any rate, for everyone that did get it, it doesnt hurt to try right? if rogers audits you, then no biggie. its not like they are going to backbill you on it.

how did you find out about this audit?

[ayo23]

the 10 dollar discount for 3 year agreement does not exist and it was an error on Rogers part (improper training perhaps? ). For those that did get the discount, u will get a nice surprise when you look a the bill. I was also notified there will be account audits done to reverse the 10$ discount that was applied.

seriously?

[Impossibles]

well hopefully mine still holds cause it was based on retention credits, rather than a flat out 10 dollar credit request.


I'm just guessing, but I think that might be the key. People are asking for a discount on that plan, some people may be getting a retention credit.

[mildlyaddicted]

the 10 dollar discount for 3 year agreement does not exist and it was an error on Rogers part (improper training perhaps? ). For those that did get the discount, u will get a nice surprise when you look a the bill. I was also notified there will be account audits done to reverse the 10$ discount that was applied.
I'll take my chances...no loss since I'm still saving money from my previous $30/6 GB + $15 value pack

How did you ask them? Did you pretend not to know a lot about this offer or did you mention the details of this offer and that you would get a $10 discount?

No pretending. I just asked for the iphone $30 500 MB + VM package and then told him I understand I can get a $10 discount on that package.

[felixmo]

No pretending. I just asked for the iphone $30 500 MB + VM package and then told him I understand I can get a $10 discount on that package.

Your so lucky, that you got a good CSR.:D I think too many people started asking for this offer, and they started putting restrictions on it.:confused:

[mildlyaddicted]

Your so lucky, that you got a good CSR.:D I think too many people started asking for this offer, and they started putting restrictions on it.:confused:

This was just earlier this afternoon, so it is still possible to get this deal!

[damdam]

wat's under unlimited IM????

[a in yul]

these are amazing deals; anyone get anything similar on FIDO; rogers poorer cousin; err.., dog...??

[CatDog]

it is very possible to get the 500mb plan, plus 10,000 mms, 10,000 sms, 500mb data, voice mail, call display for 20 dollars TOTAL. you just need to talk to the right people.

Stupid Q, does the 500MB apply towars Blackberry Messenger and Blackberry email? Just wanted to confirm.

Like I said guys, it's very doable to get $10 off the data and $10 off the $17.50 plan.

I already have it in my plan, I'm just trying to get a couple more features or a bump in minutes.. :/

I also got the BB Bold for $99.. and a $60 credit so far.

Anyone who is saying this isn't doable, you're speaking incorrectly or just not hitting the right people

[busakap]

the 10 dollar discount for 3 year agreement does not exist and it was an error on Rogers part (improper training perhaps? ). For those that did get the discount, u will get a nice surprise when you look a the bill. I was also notified there will be account audits done to reverse the 10$ discount that was applied.

i was offered the $10 discount by the rep, the only reason i got a blackberry and this plan was cause it was $20 a month add on, only $9 more than the $11 value pack i was on, you are saying they can take the credit away? i never would have signed up for $30, i don't need data (or a blackberry) that badly, so i was suckered into signing onto something for $20 and the price gets changed to $30, thats dirt, how can a business get away with that

do you work for rogers?

[Jordan Lee]

Im on the phone as im typing and the data CSR said that the 10$ promo has now ended. I asked how this could be true since I read people just got this deal today. She said that it was only for a few days after the Nov 26 release :confused: I asked if I could get forwarded to the retentions dept so I'll see how it can pan out from there.

[SUPERMAN-01]

just got off the phone with rogers,

got the 30$ data with a 10$ credit bringing it down to 20$

17.50
20.00


compared to before

17.50
15.00 value pack
30.00 6 gig

didnt give me any trouble at all. also got the iphone for 250.

[Importspeed]

just got off the phone with rogers,

got the 30$ data with a 10$ credit bringing it down to 20$

17.50
20.00


compared to before

17.50
15.00 value pack
30.00 6 gig

didnt give me any trouble at all. also got the iphone for 250.

you talk to retentions? or just regular CSR? I thought retentions was only open till 8pm. but that's a sweet plan.

[Importspeed]

i figure i'll pose my question here as well, since i asked in HOFO too.

anyone get the 500mb BB plan and swap phones to Non-BB? Any overage charges? Apparently you cannot switch to a non-BB phone if you have the BB plan. That is what I was told by a rogers data rep.

I know that this has been discussed with the 6gb BB plan and ppl switching to non-BB phones with no charges. Just wanting to know if this is the same for the 500mb plan.

Thanks

[wiebecj]

Yeah, with my hard earned $10 credit, my plan is now :

$10 - manitoba deal (unlimited e/w from 6PM, Network calling, R2R)
Free - 125 long distance minutes (thanks retentions!)
-$5.00 credit (thanks again retentions!)
$30 value pack
-$10 credit (thanks data department!)


So in total it's $25 +SAF+taxes for a pretty sweet plan. I'm happy again Rogers!

[bobbings]

i figure i'll pose my question here as well, since i asked in HOFO too.

anyone get the 500mb BB plan and swap phones to Non-BB? Any overage charges? Apparently you cannot switch to a non-BB phone if you have the BB plan. That is what I was told by a rogers data rep.

I know that this has been discussed with the 6gb BB plan and ppl switching to non-BB phones with no charges. Just wanting to know if this is the same for the 500mb plan.

Thanks

???? What do you mean you can't switch? So I can't use my data on an iPhone if I got the BB from rogers? That's weird.

[felixmo]

This was just earlier this afternoon, so it is still possible to get this deal!

Yeah, I called Monday night (11 pm), and today (Tuesday) early afternoon.

[Jordan Lee]

Phoned again and the CSR told me that this 10$ credit only applies to Blackberries now. Has anyone gotten the 10$ promo on a non iPhone, non Blackberry device?

[nikonwhore]

Just got off the phone with Rogers, signed up for:

Personal Email ( UL email)
UL IM
Call + Name display
Enhanced VM
10,000 sent SMS / mms / Vid messages*
Whocalled

Total: $30 - $10 (monthly credit) = $20 / month

He wasn't sure of the plan I was talking about but I gave him the promotion code and he managed to find it. Pretty good deal!


yoooo did you get data with that? cause it doesnt seem so great without the data added on as an option.

[Importspeed]

???? What do you mean you can't switch? So I can't use my data on an iPhone if I got the BB from rogers? That's weird.

yes that's why Rogers have 3 different plans. one for iphone, one for smartphones and one for BB's.

With the 6gb plan if you got the BB plan, you would be able to use an Iphone later if you wanted to, but you can't get the 6gb iphone plan and get a bb and have it work properly.

BB's get access to the blackberry servers while the iphones and others only have access to internet.com servers. (this is to my knowledge and someone feel free to correct me).

But now these new plans are designed so you can't switch phones. So i'm just trying to confirm if I get the BB plan, I need to know I'll be able to switch phones without any problems of getting overage charges for using non-BB phones. Hope this makes sense.

[dmak]

just to add to the confusion of the mythical $10 discount, I had originally signed up for this

Mega Promotional Plan - $10.00

6PM Early Eve. Calling Option
250 Wday/Unltd Eve/Wkend
Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths

Additional Services - $30-10 discount for $20
Call Forward/Trans.Pay Per Use
Unlimited Network Calling
Partial Detail Billing
10000 Picture or Video Msgs.
10000 Sent/Unl.Received Txt
BlackBerry (BIS) Svc 500MB

what I had when I checked my account online today

Mega Promotional Plan - $10.00

6PM Early Eve. Calling Option
250 Wday/Unltd Eve/Wkend
Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths

**no additional services**

Data
1gig

who know what this would have cost me, so I called in and had a chat and the csr (billing in this case) set things right for me so I am now on the correct plan as stated originally. Now to add to the confusion, this discount I have it and he said it is the 33.33 discount on the pack. So this is what my discount section looks like:

Discount(s)
Telesales Activation Fee Cr - To be removed on 31/12/2008
One- time data usage credit - To be removed on 01/01/2009
Early Evening Option Cr
Early Evening Option Cr - To be removed on 31/12/2008
Telesales Monthly Fee Credit - To be removed on 31/12/2008
33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc.

it seems a bit convoluted to me and it appears that most of it is disappearing in a month, not good. When I asked about this he said if there is an issue once I get a bill please call in and we will fix it. I also got him to note my account that the only reason I signed up for rogers over my original telus plan was this deal.

the final cost per phone plan he said is $37.45 + taxes, so all I can do is wait and see, and wow there will be hell to pay if I dont get the plan I signed up for.

[CHINAdeals]

rogers retentions is a mess

credits and discounts flying all over the place

[dmak]

well i am mildly glad I still have my telus plan till the end of jan so if things go south I can just bail on them and considering I signed up (indecently havent signed a thing) for a particular plan and if they dont honor it I am gone.

[wewantthecup]

Phoned again and the CSR told me that this 10$ credit only applies to Blackberries now. Has anyone gotten the 10$ promo on a non iPhone, non Blackberry device?

Blackberry only, just ask for the $10 off for 3 years.

[CatDog]

lol, they keep switching my plan around even though i havent got a new phone yet or agreed to anything

its like they dont understand im just NEGOTIATING the deal before I agree, jeez

[dmak]

it works, been throughly confirmed many times over and officially noted on my account that it is to last 3 years. Also asked if I could switch to an iphone if I dont like the bold and she said yes and I would still get the discount and the plan would adapt to the iphone (visual voicemail etc). Now I just gotta wait for the mail man to bring me my phones!

[worldjerseys]

ok... so I get my iphone yesterday... call in to activate and at the same time confirm my new plan with the new data plan being discussed here... and as I get shifted around from one CSR to another, I am told that the this new data plan cannot be applied to the iphone... I say WTF? he says that the rep messed up and it can't be used on the iphone and that he'll have to talk to his supervisor this morning.. and call me back ... can anyone confirm that this plan can indeed be applied to the iphone? is there proof out there from Rogers? my 3 year plan ends this month and I called retentions on Friday and worked out the new plan and now this... my new voice plan is active and so is my iphone... if they try to change my plan, I'll cancel my retention and shut it all down if I have to and go elsewhere... anyone?

TIA

[mildlyaddicted]

ok... so I get my iphone yesterday... call in to activate and at the same time confirm my new plan with the new data plan being discussed here... and as I get shifted around from one CSR to another, I am told that the this new data plan cannot be applied to the iphone... I say WTF? he says that the rep messed up and it can't be used on the iphone and that he'll have to talk to his supervisor this morning.. and call me back ... can anyone confirm that this plan can indeed be applied to the iphone? is there proof out there from Rogers? my 3 year plan ends this month and I called retentions on Friday and worked out the new plan and now this... my new voice plan is active and so is my iphone... if they try to change my plan, I'll cancel my retention and shut it all down if I have to and go elsewhere... anyone?

TIA

This data plan definitely works for the iPhone seeing as I had it added on mine. It is listed as an "iPhone data value pack" on my billing. I would just sit tight and hopefully the rep calls you back with good news.

[worldjerseys]

This data plan definitely works for the iPhone seeing as I had it added on mine. It is listed as an "iPhone data value pack" on my billing. I would just sit tight and hopefully the rep calls you back with good news.

thanks for the info...

[wildwilly2004]

I just called Rogers and they setup the data pack for me for the Iphone. So now my bill is just 17.50 + 30.00 (data pack ), and she told me the $10 off does exist and I will get it + system access fee.

All in 4 minutes, I was impressed :D

[zackweed]

I talked to retention to ask about this data plan. I asked about the $10 off, but she said there's no such thing. I told her that I already had call display and it will be redundant, so is there anything that she can do. She said that she will remove the CID from the existing plan, but leave the $7 monthly credit for CID, in effect making the plan $23 instead of $30.

Not as good as $10 off, but better than nothing. :-0

I also called the data department to ask about the $10 off. He said I was already getting it because of the 33% discount. I don't believe him for one second. It's all hearsay until you see your next bill.

I believe the only real $10 discount is if you see the extra monthly credit on your plan.

[bobbings]

yes that's why Rogers have 3 different plans. one for iphone, one for smartphones and one for BB's.

With the 6gb plan if you got the BB plan, you would be able to use an Iphone later if you wanted to, but you can't get the 6gb iphone plan and get a bb and have it work properly.

BB's get access to the blackberry servers while the iphones and others only have access to internet.com servers. (this is to my knowledge and someone feel free to correct me).

But now these new plans are designed so you can't switch phones. So i'm just trying to confirm if I get the BB plan, I need to know I'll be able to switch phones without any problems of getting overage charges for using non-BB phones. Hope this makes sense.

I don't know if I should call in and ask them since I'm using the old gen iphone to surf because I gave my gf the bb bold.

Do you mean I can't access the internet because it's restricted if I switch devices? I can surf fine but just slower using Edge.

I originally got the 500 mb data plan for the bb bold. Is that going to be a problem if I use an iphone in terms of the overage charge? What is that btw? Thanks for replying though. I'm just paranoid now with the "extra" charges.

[crashz]

If anyone can shed me some light on a post I made regarding to upgrading to a BBB would you kindly share your insight? Thanks in advance.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7819611&postcount=12

[gipple]

Can anyone clarify if this is ONLY for BIS? My assumption is yes. Does anyone know if anything similar exists for BES?

[crashz]

What's BIS/BES?

[wiebecj]

What's BIS/BES?

BIS is for any normal user who wants to use Rogers Blackberry server - BES is for corporate users who use a corporate Blackberry server.

[Importspeed]

I don't know if I should call in and ask them since I'm using the old gen iphone to surf because I gave my gf the bb bold.

Do you mean I can't access the internet because it's restricted if I switch devices? I can surf fine but just slower using Edge.

I originally got the 500 mb data plan for the bb bold. Is that going to be a problem if I use an iphone in terms of the overage charge? What is that btw? Thanks for replying though. I'm just paranoid now with the "extra" charges.

You can definitely still access the internet, it's just that you might be charged a pay per use for data since you are not using the blackberry. I'm trying to find out the exact thing you asked me. If there is a problem using a non-bb phone on the bb data package and not having any extra charges on my bill.

Overage charges should be listed on the first page of this thread. If not I would suggest to search cuz I don't know off the top of my head. I do know that the max is $75 bucks though. There won't be those $1800 phone bills.

[CatDog]

Finally done.

250 weekday minutes
35 Canadian long distance
free after 5PM/weekends
10k txt msg
50 international txt msgs
500mb - unlimited data for 3 months
voicemail/caller ID

$39.14 a month with taxes and SAF.

and bold for $99

[Askari]

Finally done.

250 weekday minutes
35 Canadian long distance
free after 5PM/weekends
10k txt msg
50 international txt msgs
500mb - unlimited data for 3 months
voicemail/caller ID

$39.14 a month with taxes and SAF.

how did you get that? i'm intersted.

[HCaulfield]

Finally done.

250 weekday minutes
35 Canadian long distance
free after 5PM/weekends
10k txt msg
50 international txt msgs
500mb - unlimited data for 3 months
voicemail/caller ID

$39.14 a month with taxes and SAF.

to reverse engineer this:

you got $30 VP minus $10 = $20
plus $6.95
plus $0.50
plus voice -
= you got an amazing deal!!

[ShaTR]

Changed my plan once again.

250 daytime
Unlimited evenings after 6
Unlimited weekends
Unlimited Rogers 2 Rogers calling
Unlimited Incoming
100 Canadian Long Distance minutes
500mb Blackberry Data
10000 SMS
Caller ID
Enhanced Voicemail
whocalled DISABLED!!

paying $47.40 / month after everything


cheers! :)

[CatDog]

u did better then me

[da_hool]

I got this before the 500MB Data VP last week. I have been unsuccessful in getting it for $20 too but the Messaging VP is ok for me too. I'm pretty happy though as I'm getting more and paying less.

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $4.00 ($20 less $15 monthly credit and $1 ambassador discount)
5PM Early Eve. Calling Option $0.00 ($7 less $7 monthly credit)
Rogers to Rogers Calling $0.00 ($5 less $5 monthly credit)
BlackBerry Value Pack $20.00 ($30 less $10 monthly credit)
- Enhanced Voicemail
- Unlimited Instant Messaging
- Call & Name Display
- Unlimited Personal Email
- 10,000 sent SMS / MMS / Video Messaging
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee $0.50
System Access Fee $6.95

All of the above for $31.45 before taxes.

[pEEbS]

how do u get monthly credits?

[tallshorty111]

does fido have this deal?

[mildlyaddicted]

does fido have this deal?

call and ask

[a in yul]

short answer; no.

*as of today but rumours abound..

[SUPERMAN-01]

just wondering, how do people get "credits" on their account?

[hash76]

just wondering, how do people get "credits" on their account?

Carefully :)

[ShaTR]

Carefully :)

very carefully ;) lol




just negotiate foo!!!! make them earn your business.

[hash76]

350 daytime
u/l incoming
U/l after 6 pm and weekend
VM
CID
100 Can Long dist
100 text messages
For 22.50 (including SAF and 911) PLUS tax
The guy was nice enough to throw in a BB pearl for 29 bucks (its on special) and gave me a 15$ BB data plan with 15$ data credit.
So I guess for $25 dollars and change (taxes in ) I get everything above.

[bobbings]

You can definitely still access the internet, it's just that you might be charged a pay per use for data since you are not using the blackberry. I'm trying to find out the exact thing you asked me. If there is a problem using a non-bb phone on the bb data package and not having any extra charges on my bill.

Overage charges should be listed on the first page of this thread. If not I would suggest to search cuz I don't know off the top of my head. I do know that the max is $75 bucks though. There won't be those $1800 phone bills.

So I just got off the phone with the BB department and the guy told me that I haven't been billed for using an iphone on a bb plan. They can see the usage up to date and there's no charge. He says "sometimes" people get hit with the pay per use but I haven't so he says it's okay. Kind of inconsistent. I also asked about others getting the bold for 99 dollars and if I could get it for 99 since I got mine 2 days ago at 199. He says it's special for some people lol Very inconsistent.

[mark001]

I got this before the 500MB Data VP last week. I have been unsuccessful in getting it for $20 too but the Messaging VP is ok for me too. I'm pretty happy though as I'm getting more and paying less.

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $4.00 ($20 less $15 monthly credit and $1 ambassador discount)
5PM Early Eve. Calling Option $0.00 ($7 less $7 monthly credit)
Rogers to Rogers Calling $0.00 ($5 less $5 monthly credit)
BlackBerry Value Pack $20.00 ($30 less $10 monthly credit)
- Enhanced Voicemail
- Unlimited Instant Messaging
- Call & Name Display
- Unlimited Personal Email
- 10,000 sent SMS / MMS / Video Messaging
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee $0.50
System Access Fee $6.95

All of the above for $31.45 before taxes.

That's just crazy hot!

I've called three times now and no love. On top of that I qualify for the $99 BBB HUP. I'm paying $28.45 + tax for only a mediocre voice plan let alone data.

[25jai]

i have a plan with base voice plan 250 min for 20, and some other services credited for me, along with the 6gig/30 bucks. do u think they will change my voice plan as well to something like 10 bucks and with the 30-10 discount data plan?

I keep seeing ppl having their voice plan as low as 10 dollars, and also with a bunch of unlimited credited as well... these sound like an awesome plan and i really wanna change mine now seeing these plans.

[cechlin]

i have a plan with base voice plan 250 min for 20, and some other services credited for me, along with the 6gig/30 bucks. do u think they will change my voice plan as well to something like 10 bucks and with the 30-10 discount data plan?

I keep seeing ppl having their voice plan as low as 10 dollars, and also with a bunch of unlimited credited as well... these sound like an awesome plan and i really wanna change mine now seeing these plans.

please dont change out of your 6gb data plan i would take it off of you instead of it going to waste. , pm me to talk.

[Pavel]

350 daytime
u/l incoming
U/l after 6 pm and weekend
VM
CID
100 Can Long dist
100 text messages
For 22.50 (including SAF and 911) PLUS tax
The guy was nice enough to throw in a BB pearl for 29 bucks (its on special) and gave me a 15$ BB data plan with 15$ data credit.
So I guess for $25 dollars and change (taxes in ) I get everything above.

WTF? There is no way those of us who live in BC will get this plan. AFAIK, but the data plan is next to useless, it's only 25 MB if not mistaken or some ridiculously small amount.

[Pavel]

I got this before the 500MB Data VP last week. I have been unsuccessful in getting it for $20 too but the Messaging VP is ok for me too. I'm pretty happy though as I'm getting more and paying less.

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $4.00 ($20 less $15 monthly credit and $1 ambassador discount)
5PM Early Eve. Calling Option $0.00 ($7 less $7 monthly credit)
Rogers to Rogers Calling $0.00 ($5 less $5 monthly credit)
BlackBerry Value Pack $20.00 ($30 less $10 monthly credit)
- Enhanced Voicemail
- Unlimited Instant Messaging
- Call & Name Display
- Unlimited Personal Email
- 10,000 sent SMS / MMS / Video Messaging
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee $0.50
System Access Fee $6.95

All of the above for $31.45 before taxes.

Do u have the plan number and codes for this? That's insane!!
Wait a minute, that doesnt include any data?

[hash76]

WTF? There is no way those of us who live in BC will get this plan. AFAIK, but the data plan is next to useless, it's only 25 MB if not mistaken or some ridiculously small amount.

Its only 2 MB which is nothing..... but hey free for occasional email :)

[mohitk]

WTF. Just got off the phone with a rogers rep. I am on a family plan which is 1.5 yrs old. He wants me to switch to a "in market" plan just to get a disount on the Nokia E71 but there's no such restriction if I get a blackberry.

He was like you'd lose your free incoming but you can always upgrade to a plan that has what you need! What are these guys smoking.

[dmak]

how does the im work on these black berries, does it count towards your data? or is it apart of the 10000 sms

[CatDog]

I have 300 minutes now

Won't give me Unlimited Incoming or Rogers 2 Rogers

[Mendesb]

There was the original 20 dollar value package posted for Berrys. Well today the 30 got launched.

ROGERS

$20
10000SMS, 10000MMS, CID, EVM, Who-Called, and Unlimited BIS Email / IM only.

As of today the following is available for all devices:

$30
10000SMS, 10000MMS, CID, EVM, Who-Called, and 500MB (BIS, WM, or iPhone)

3 Year Agreement is required!

All data overage protection applies! As well, both plans can be used for data hardware rebate pricing. 33.3% discount applies to additional Wireless Essentials. Data (500mb) is valued at $25, so maximum overage is $75.

Quoting WorldIRC off of Howard Forums.

HOFO Thread:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1464576&page=1

hehe WorldIRC is on RFD also... lol

[outlier617]

I was offered 17.50 for 200 mins plus free nights at 6pm and weekends.
I am adding the $30 data plan with the calling features, texts, and 500 mb.
I will get the Bold at $199.
I realize that I didn't do such a great job by RFD standards, but compared to my corporate plan, I will get a ridiculous amount of free texts (compared to none) and almost all of the same features (minus extra data I don't use, per second billing and special long distance rates) for $6 less per month. . I'm happy. :) Thanks OP. Now off to www.cellphoneshop.net for accessories. .

[v2_creation]

hey i was wondering if anyone like to transfer their 6gb data plan if they are going to get the new one cuz i am willing to give them my $20 plan ($30 500m) up for it cuz i am a heavy data user

[ecdness]

I was offered 17.50 for 200 mins plus free nights at 6pm and weekends.
I am adding the $30 data plan with the calling features, texts, and 500 mb.
I will get the Bold at $199.
I realize that I didn't do such a great job by RFD standards, but compared to my corporate plan, I will get a ridiculous amount of free texts (compared to none) and almost all of the same features (minus extra data I don't use, per second billing and special long distance rates) for $6 less per month. . I'm happy. :) Thanks OP. Now off to www.cellphoneshop.net for accessories. .

i got the same plan, not bad once you add in the iphone value pack.

[CHINAdeals]

350 daytime
u/l incoming
U/l after 6 pm and weekend
VM
CID
100 Can Long dist
100 text messages
For 22.50 (including SAF and 911) PLUS tax
The guy was nice enough to throw in a BB pearl for 29 bucks (its on special) and gave me a 15$ BB data plan with 15$ data credit.
So I guess for $25 dollars and change (taxes in ) I get everything above.

yah tha'ts pretty friggin awesome

[william_yu7]

Need your expertise....

I currently have a grandfathered my 5+5 plan with the following details.

My 5+5 Canada Wide
300 Daytime Minutes
Unlimited Local Incoming
$9 Evenings @ 5 pm
$5 CDN Long Distance (1000 mins)
$11 Communicate old VP (125 Txt, VM, CID)

with my recurring $ 30 credit (no expiry) I pay after taxes around $ 48.00

With the launch of the new value packs this week, I wanted to take advantage of the $30-10 Blackberry 500mb package. Which would bring my total to $58.00 giving me internet.

However, when I went to request the change, the many csr (in retentions, data and consolidate) said that the computer needed a new plan code. After many convos, the reason is that the my 5+5 canada and 1000 LD are in conflict with any new vp updates. So basically they said I could get this plan minus the long distance

My 5+5 Canada
450 Minutes
Unlimited Incoming
Evening @ 6pm
$ 30-10 Date VP (vp30bb500)

applying my credits it would be $ 48.00 (or $ 33.50 with the $ 11 communicate pack)

WHAT SHOULD I DO???

I really like the 1000 minutes LD with my 5+5 but the the new deal would be same price with basically everything and more (minus LD) Would love you input/suggestions.

(ROGERS EMPLOYEES) => Is there any way around this conflict so that I can keep my old plan with the new data vp???

Cheers

[mcg]

****, I forgot. Do these value packs count towards the 5% bundle?

Before I had 6GB and it counted towards a 5% bundle discount, but how about these value packs?

[can't get 'nough dealz]

Need your expertise....

I currently have a grandfathered my 5+5 plan with the following details.

My 5+5 Canada Wide
300 Daytime Minutes
Unlimited Local Incoming
$9 Evenings @ 5 pm
$5 CDN Long Distance (1000 mins)
$11 Communicate old VP (125 Txt, VM, CID)

with my recurring $ 30 credit (no expiry) I pay after taxes around $ 48.00

With the launch of the new value packs this week, I wanted to take advantage of the $30-10 Blackberry 500mb package. Which would bring my total to $58.00 giving me internet.

However, when I went to request the change, the many csr (in retentions, data and consolidate) said that the computer needed a new plan code. After many convos, the reason is that the my 5+5 canada and 1000 LD are in conflict with any new vp updates. So basically they said I could get this plan minus the long distance

My 5+5 Canada
450 Minutes
Unlimited Incoming
Evening @ 6pm
$ 30-10 Date VP (vp30bb500)

applying my credits it would be $ 48.00 (or $ 33.50 with the $ 11 communicate pack)

WHAT SHOULD I DO???

I really like the 1000 minutes LD with my 5+5 but the the new deal would be same price with basically everything and more (minus LD) Would love you input/suggestions.

(ROGERS EMPLOYEES) => Is there any way around this conflict so that I can keep my old plan with the new data vp???

Cheers

thats odd, salescentral hasnt given me any problem on adding this package onto old price plans.

[davethegr8]

I would be looking for a totally new activation and all they could offer me was the basic plan details :(

Epp 17.50

200 anytime mins
6pm nights and weekends

BB Valu Pack $30 - 10 for 3 year commitment.

500 MB data
10000 sms
10000 mms
Caller ID
Voice Mail
Who Called.

$ 50.85 including tax.

Is this fairly standard for a new customer? Free incoming would get me to commit for 3 years for sure.

[pogs]

350 daytime
u/l incoming
U/l after 6 pm and weekend
VM
CID
100 Can Long dist
100 text messages
For 22.50 (including SAF and 911) PLUS tax
The guy was nice enough to throw in a BB pearl for 29 bucks (its on special) and gave me a 15$ BB data plan with 15$ data credit.
So I guess for $25 dollars and change (taxes in ) I get everything above.

hash,

How did you get this plan?

Did you sign up for a 3 yr plan?

It's the BB pearl flip?

How long have you been with Rogers?

I have been with Rogers for over 6 years.

[bigjee]

This is what I got form Rogers right now. First of my plan was ending in 10 months so I told them that I would be upgrading soon so they should make me an offer.

After a couple of phone calls I was offered the following and I settled for:

$10 plan includes:
250 min. anytime
unlimited roger to roger, roger to fido and rogers to rogers home phone
Early e/weekends at 6pm
(BONUS: 50 min. since I sweet talked the rep. :twisted:)
so 300 anytime min.

Added the $30 data plan (which is on a 33% promo so come to $20) includes
500 mb data,
CID
EVM
10000 MMS, 10000 sms, Pictures and video messages

so total comes to 20 + 10 + SAF and taxes = ~40.

But I have $25 in credits that were applied to my account and I was allowed to carry them over since I have been with Rogers for so long and am a "valued customer".
So total comes to $15 after everything is said and done.

[dmak]

thats pretty good, I am hoping to do some bargaining soon, but have to wait 6 months I guess as I just signed up for this contract. Mine s the same minus your 25 $ credits. what phone are you using for this?

[pogs]

This is what I got form Rogers right now. First of my plan was ending in 10 months so I told them that I would be upgrading soon so they should make me an offer.

After a couple of phone calls I was offered the following and I settled for:

$10 plan includes:
250 min. anytime
unlimited roger to roger, roger to fido and rogers to rogers home phone
Early e/weekends at 6pm
(BONUS: 50 min. since I sweet talked the rep. :twisted:)
so 300 anytime min.

Added the $30 data plan (which is on a 33% promo so come to $20) includes
500 mb data,
CID
EVM
10000 MMS, 10000 sms, Pictures and video messages

so total comes to 20 + 10 + SAF and taxes = ~40.

But I have $25 in credits that were applied to my account and I was allowed to carry them over since I have been with Rogers for so long and am a "valued customer".
So total comes to $15 after everything is said and done.


What is the diff between 250 anytime and 250 daytime minutes, if you have the Early e/weekends after 6 pm?

Does your $25 credits apply to every month for the life of the plan, or just the first month?

What are credits and how does one get them or find out how many I have?

[25jai]

This is what I got form Rogers right now. First of my plan was ending in 10 months so I told them that I would be upgrading soon so they should make me an offer.

After a couple of phone calls I was offered the following and I settled for:

$10 plan includes:
250 min. anytime
unlimited roger to roger, roger to fido and rogers to rogers home phone
Early e/weekends at 6pm
(BONUS: 50 min. since I sweet talked the rep. :twisted:)
so 300 anytime min.

Added the $30 data plan (which is on a 33% promo so come to $20) includes
500 mb data,
CID
EVM
10000 MMS, 10000 sms, Pictures and video messages

so total comes to 20 + 10 + SAF and taxes = ~40.

But I have $25 in credits that were applied to my account and I was allowed to carry them over since I have been with Rogers for so long and am a "valued customer".
So total comes to $15 after everything is said and done.

Hey Bigjee, what department did u phone to? Retentions? Data? other department?

I would like to know so i can get the same deal as well, it will save me a ton per month, and save me the spit to talk to different reps.

Thanks.

[ckwarman]

So after my third attempt, I finally got the $10 credit on the 500mb, 10,000 SMS etc. plan...

Jeez took long enough

[davethegr8]

I would be looking for a totally new activation and all they could offer me was the basic plan details :(

Epp 17.50

200 anytime mins
6pm nights and weekends

BB Valu Pack $30 - 10 for 3 year commitment.

500 MB data
10000 sms
10000 mms
Caller ID
Voice Mail
Who Called.

$ 50.85 including tax.

Is this fairly standard for a new customer? Free incoming would get me to commit for 3 years for sure.


After about a 25 min call, still couldnt get Rogers to budge on free incoming but got them to give me

100 Free CDN LD minutes
$10 Unlimited Incoming ($15 - 5Credit)

Comes out to $62 including all taxes and fees.

Is this any good for a new activation?

Of course I still have to pay whatever the 3 year price is on the Bold ($199) or Curve ($99) but will get the activation for free.

Any advice?

[pogs]

350 daytime
u/l incoming
U/l after 6 pm and weekend
VM
CID
100 Can Long dist
100 text messages
For 22.50 (including SAF and 911) PLUS tax
The guy was nice enough to throw in a BB pearl for 29 bucks (its on special) and gave me a 15$ BB data plan with 15$ data credit.
So I guess for $25 dollars and change (taxes in ) I get everything above.

I called into retentions and they scoffed at the above plan.

Did you really get them to wave the SAF, and credit you $15?

:confused:

[Gentile]

Can anyone recommend what I should look for on a new activation? I've never been a Rogers customer before but would like to get an Iphone. Is it best to call Rogers directly, rather than going to a store?

[CatDog]

edit sorry guys

[hamzanaeem002]

Hey you have the same plan as my dad but yeah as for me I have:
300 daytime
UL Eve/Wkds @ 6
Unlimited Network Calling
Unlimited Incoming
100 Canadian LD Minutes
for the same price as you ($25)
and I also got $10 off any value pack so I chose the $15 Blackberry Value pack and I only have to pay $5 for that
So my total is only $30 + Fees and Taxes
Rogers is treating me well:D

Plan Update: Called in again to confirm my plan and got my whole value pack credited by the nice rep :)

300 Weekday Minutes
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited Eve/wkds at 6
Unlimited Network Calling (Rogers to Rogers, Rogers to Fido, Rogers to rogers home phone and prepaid)
100 Canadian LD Minutes
Enhanced Voicemail
Call Display with Name Display2
10,000 Sent Text Messages
1,000 Sent Picture & Video Messages
Mobile Backup3
WhoCalled™
___________________________________________
All for $25+SAF+911 Fee and taxes

It was $30 before but they give me another credit of $5, now hopefully they don't edit my account. But when I asked the rep if I was allowed to have all these credits she put me on hold, and confirmed that she did speak to her supervisor and due to my account revenue I was allowed. Hopefully she wasn't BS'ing me :D

[bigjee]

thats pretty good, I am hoping to do some bargaining soon, but have to wait 6 months I guess as I just signed up for this contract. Mine s the same minus your 25 $ credits. what phone are you using for this?

Not decided yet but so far I've asked for the Bold. Will probably return it if I find that it's not that good. My poor Razr V3 is entering its fourth yr. If there was a vintage phone contest I would love to enter it. Battery last about 4 hours. With zero talk time. Its like I have a land line

What is the diff between 250 anytime and 250 daytime minutes, if you have the Early e/weekends after 6 pm?

Does your $25 credits apply to every month for the life of the plan, or just the first month?

What are credits and how does one get them or find out how many I have?

There's no difference between daytime and anytime minutes. Anytime or daytime minutes are basically (7am to 6pm Monday to Friday evening) I have 300 just to reiterate.
About the credits I had a long distance Rogers to Rogers calling credit applied cos rogers screwed up my billing somehow. I told them to fix it. So since I'm renewing now they told me that those credit are gonna be kept for the entire 3 years of my plan. Its not a limited time only offer.

Hey Bigjee, what department did u phone to? Retentions? Data? other department?

I would like to know so i can get the same deal as well, it will save me a ton per month, and save me the spit to talk to different reps.

Thanks.

I dialled *611 and said "agent" then "account changes". none of that retention crap. be nice and tell them that they are equally or more nice than you are and that you're happy with Rogers and are willing to continue the partnership for another 3 yrs(or 2 watever suits you) I had 10 months left on my term so they were more accommodating. But this doesn't mean you shouldn't try. If you have less than a year left and want to register tell them they should give you a discount since you've been with them for a longer time than lets say someone who starts out new. The plans they are offering are for any John Doe and you my friend are not John Doe cos if you've used Rogers for as long as I have (nearing 4th yr. 2nd contract extension) then you should get your perks.

Can anyone recommend what I should look for on a new activation? I've never been a Rogers customer before but would like to get an Iphone. Is it best to call Rogers directly, rather than going to a store?



Call and ask them. It's the best way. Either that or go to TSCC get a really good deal on the phone and/or talk to Rogers and say that you got a phone and were not happy with watever you were using before. Tell them that you look to keep using their services for a long time. I hope that works for you.

I have 300 minutes now, and Rogers 2 Rogers.
I can't get 100 Canadian long distance for the life of me, forgot to get him to give me unlimited income when I spoke today.
Damn.. still a WIP.

Is that Rogers to Rogers only or rogers to Fido/Rogers Home phone?

[CatDog]

I only think its Rogers 2 Rogers, not the network.

[Cisco KId]

Why can't rogers put the BB enterprise server data on sale. 1 or 1.5 gigs for $45. Anyone know of any good deals on the enterprise data packages?

I just regretfully sold my 5mth old N95 8GB for $360 and was able to HUP to a Blackberry Bold at $349 - $50 MIR yesterday ,picked it up at FS. I need Blackberry for corporate push email via BES and just had to unload the N95 which I reallly liked, but anyways the move cost me nothing..........., using my laptop while out and about logging in,finding free wifi, conecting vpn was just way to time consuming. However I got some questions

Currently my plan is

My Current Price Plan
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan - $25.00
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt.
250 Wkday/Unltd. Eve/Wkends
50 Bonus minutes
50 Bonus minutes


Additional Services
Detailed Billing
Call Forward/Trans.Pay Per Use
125 Sent/Unlim Received Text
100 minutes CLD free


Additional Charges**
911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly
System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly - What is this?


Discounts
Digital Call Display Credit - To be removed on 17/07/2011
Monthly Plan Credit
Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus - To be removed on 14/07/2011
Incoming Calling Opt. Cr - To be removed on 14/07/2011
33.3% Disc VMail to Text
33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc.


My Current Wireless Essentials
Essential Compatible Hardware
(based on your Rogers network history)
Rogers to Rogers Calling All
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt. All
$30 Data Service Plan 6GB All
$11 Value Pack All

$73.45 plus tax

I was inquiring as to what Data plan can be used so I have ability to receive my company email which is done via BES and was told I can purchase

7 mb's @ 40/mth
1gb @ $45
3GB @ 70


I will have to give up my 6GB Data since it can not allow BES email, will one of the new value packs with BIS work or do I only have the options above, if so willl be going with the 1GB @ $45 and increasing my bill by $15/mth :(, I do not pay but have a $100 credit mthly from my company?

[DBunny]

I called in about two days ago and I was quoted at $199 for a HUP to a bold with the $30VP -$10 credit. Today I received a letter from rogers saying I was eligible for a free flip/curve, or a bold for $99 (with any 3-yr data plan).

What I really want is the e71 though, has anyone managed to get the $30VP with the $10 credit for anything other than a blackberry? Also what would happen if I got the plan with the bold and switched later to the e71, would the data portion of the plan still work?

[~sboardgurl~]

So after my third attempt, I finally got the $10 credit on the 500mb, 10,000 SMS etc. plan...

Jeez took long enough

What did you say? If you don't mind me asking...and what does the credit look like on your online account?

[coriolis]

Nice, just HUP'ed in store.


$25 Canada Wide My5
Free evenings after 6pm
$30 500mb Data, CID, VM, 10k Text/SMS

BB Bold for $99 with a $50 MIR.

[crashz]

So i just called Retentions to see if I would qualify for the $99 BBB if I added a Data plan.

I have the $10 promo plan, a $5 internet plan, 11 Communicate plan currently

My Voice plan stays the same, but the $16 inet and communicate plans got scrapped for the $30 plan they have for the 500Mb, 10,000 Txts, IM etc

I know some people have been able to get the $10 discount off of the $30 but I figure I was pushing it already and didn't want to take my chances.

I'm just happy I get the Bold for $99 rather than the $699 they wanted to charge for upgrade.

So all said and done it'll be 10+30+6.95+.5 = $47.xx

I may try to get the disco for the data plan but i think I already have 3 discounts applied to my account.

[wewantthecup]

I called in about two days ago and I was quoted at $199 for a HUP to a bold with the $30VP -$10 credit. Today I received a letter from rogers saying I was eligible for a free flip/curve, or a bold for $99 (with any 3-yr data plan).

What I really want is the e71 though, has anyone managed to get the $30VP with the $10 credit for anything other than a blackberry? Also what would happen if I got the plan with the bold and switched later to the e71, would the data portion of the plan still work?


what did this "letter" say? did it have a code on it? Or did they ask for anything off this letter when you called in? What was the phone number to call on the letter?

[coriolis]

what did this "letter" say? did it have a code on it? Or did they ask for anything off this letter when you called in? What was the phone number to call on the letter?

There is no code, it's connected to your Rogers profile on Roger's intranet system.

[CatDog]

edit, sorry guys.

[92gsr]

I can't help but envy some of you who have ridiculously cheap rates. I've been with Rogers for over 4 years and I thought I didn't do too badly this morning when I negotiated for a HUP and data plan (this after the 3rd time I called over the last 2 days.)

What I was on before:
$23 corporate plan with caller ID, voice mail (which was never activated until yesterday!), 200 minutes, evenings and weekends 6PM
+ SAF, 911 and taxes

What I'm on now:
$17.50 EPP which is essentially the same as before, -$5.50
$20 (originally $30 - $10 credit) data plan with 500 MB, 10K texts, etc.
+ SAF, 911 and taxes
$49 standard upgrade fee for BB Flip (no need for Bold; I'll never give up the flip form factor)

I don't know how some of you do it with all of these credits and so on. Have some of you been customers since the 1990s?

[crashz]

Well I've been with Rogers for just over 10 years. I upgraded my phone just last year and didn't think I'd have been able to upgrade.
I changed my voice plan to the 10 mega promo plan they had last year (250 daytime, rogers to rogers, U/l eve wkends starting at 6pm) This is more than enough for my use as I have yet to go over my daytime minutes.

I have $5 credit on the bas package from before carried over and a $7 credit for the 6pm eve start time plus $5 for vm to txt (dunno what that was for but don't care...$5 is $5)

[nsX-]

So I changed my monthly plan, it's about to be changed on Dec 15, when I spoke to retentions the person I spoke to gave me a decent bargain for 27bucks I would get unlimited evenings and weekends 6-8pm ,unlimited texts, I believe 100anytime minutes and SAF+taxes included $27.28 a month.Now I just registered my billing cycle to be online and reviewing my changes for the 15th and am unsure as to where my unlimited texts are.Here is what will be added or changed on the 15th (I'm going from 17.50 EPP to this)

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan - $20.00
Target Message Tag - $0.00

Target Message Tag - $0.00


5PM Early Eve. Calling Option
6PM Early Eve. Calling Option
50 Minute Bonus
250 Wkday/Unltd. Eve/Wkends
Local Airtime Bonus
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt.
Local Airtime Bonus
Tenure Reward - 10 min Bonus
CIBC Bonus airtime 100 min
Local Airtime Bonus
Goodwill 25 Minute Credit
50 Bonus minutes
50 Bonus minutes
50 Bonus minutes
Unl. Local Calls 3 Mths
100 Bonus minutes
100 Bonus minutes
100 Bonus minutes
250 Bonus minutes
250 Bonus minutes
250 Bonus minutes

I basically had to extend my contract by another year , but will cancel that contract agreement if I will not be receiving unlimited texts.Seeing as Fido has a 25plan no SAF with unlimited evenings and weekends and texts for 25 and taxes.As far as I can see on my wireless plans I'll only get unlimited texts for 3 months.I also tried to call rogers but they are upgrading their systems and will not be available to access my account till 5-7pm tonight.Thanks~

[crashz]

Does anyone here know how much data gets chewd up by the GPS option on the BB Bold? Or on any GPS phone device for that matter?

[HowEver]

Did you give up per-second billing (after the first minute) on the corporate plan to switch to the EPP??

Do you still have evenings at 6:00 p.m.?


I can't help but envy some of you who have ridiculously cheap rates. I've been with Rogers for over 4 years and I thought I didn't do too badly this morning when I negotiated for a HUP and data plan (this after the 3rd time I called over the last 2 days.)

What I was on before:
$23 corporate plan with caller ID, voice mail (which was never activated until yesterday!), 200 minutes, evenings and weekends 6PM
+ SAF, 911 and taxes

What I'm on now:
$17.50 EPP which is essentially the same as before, -$5.50
$20 (originally $30 - $10 credit) data plan with 500 MB, 10K texts, etc.
+ SAF, 911 and taxes
$49 standard upgrade fee for BB Flip (no need for Bold; I'll never give up the flip form factor)

I don't know how some of you do it with all of these credits and so on. Have some of you been customers since the 1990s?

[nikonwhore]

Does anyone here know how much data gets chewd up by the GPS option on the BB Bold? Or on any GPS phone device for that matter?

the bb bold uses bb maps which is data driven, however it cant chew up that much info cause its really just panning and scrolling through a picture.

you can't use turn by turn without subscribing and they told me flat out dont subscribe to it, its a ****** service.

essentially you can use teh bb gps to find where you are on the map. but after that its just a matter of searching through the map which doesnt consume all that much.

[fredpenr]

Does anyone know if the display name works with the iphone?

[Kaitlyn]

Does anyone know if the display name works with the iphone?

It doesn't, unfortunately

[crashz]

the bb bold uses bb maps which is data driven, however it cant chew up that much info cause its really just panning and scrolling through a picture.

you can't use turn by turn without subscribing and they told me flat out dont subscribe to it, its a ****** service.

essentially you can use teh bb gps to find where you are on the map. but after that its just a matter of searching through the map which doesnt consume all that much.

Good to know, thank you!

[92gsr]

Did you give up per-second billing (after the first minute) on the corporate plan to switch to the EPP??

Do you still have evenings at 6:00 p.m.?

Rogers was basically giving me the shaft when I had my corporate plan. I didn't find out that I was actualy eligible to be billed by the second until yesterday (after reading through HoFo) and my voice mail was not activated either (until yesterday when talking to a corporate rep). These two were moot anyway because I relied on my caller ID in lieu of voice mail and I seldom use weekday daytime minutes as I use my own phone in my office.

With the switch to EPP, I still keep evenings and weekends at 6PM. I will probably call to confirm soon whether or not I have per-second billing, but as I mentioned, it's not that important to me since I have a regular M-F dayjob. I figure now that I have basically unlimted text/e-mail, I could use that to contact people during the day if I ever started running out of minutes. Could I have done better (and still do better?) Perhaps, but then again, I rarely call Rogers (and I'm not very keen on doing so) unless something like this comes up.

[25jai]

Finally done, again lol

350 weekday minutes
Rogers network calling
35 Canadian long distance
free after 5PM/weekends
10k txt msg
50 international txt msgs
500mb - unlimited data for 3 months
voicemail/caller ID

$39.14 a month with taxes and SAF.

and bold for $99

hey how much was ur voice plan itself?
it seems like they dont let me get anything lower than 20 dollars on the contents that u are getting...

[khulit]

For those in Winnipeg:

MTS has a Talk, Email and surf Plan for $34.99 for:

350 weekday minutes
Unlimited email access
Unlimited surfing, browsing, downloading and messaging
Unlimited local and Long distance calls (MTS to MTS)
Unlimited Local call between 5 people of choice (like MY5)
Unlimited evenings and weekend 6pm
Voicemail Lite (3 messages)
Free phone (BB Pearl, MotoKRZR, LG Rumour)

Any chance Rogers will be able to match this? They've already matched MTS with the Mega $10 plan, so they should probably have a equal plan such as this

It would be nice to be able to pay just $35 for all you can eat...

[25jai]

so i couldn't make them change my voice plan for a lower cost, they said those 10 dollar plan was in provinces outside of ontario. This is what i have now:

250 daytime mins -- $20
unlim eve/weekends after 6pm -- $5-$5
unlim incoming -- $10-$10
unlim Rog 2 Rog -- $5-$5

100 CND long D -- credited (dunno how much it is, it never shows up on my bill)

Data plan -- $30 - $10
500mb data
10k txt
10k mms
caller id
disabled voice mail and who-called (i hate voice mail)

so it comes to $20 + $30 - $10 + SAF + 911 = 47.45 + tax

is this good for a plan in ontario?


BTW how do u use mms on iphone?

[integrity01]

so i couldn't make them change my voice plan for a lower cost, they said those 10 dollar plan was in provinces outside of ontario. This is what i have now:

250 daytime mins -- $20
unlim eve/weekends after 6pm -- $5-$5
unlim incoming -- $10-$10
unlim Rog 2 Rog -- $5-$5

100 CND long D -- credited (dunno how much it is, it never shows up on my bill)

Data plan -- $30 - $10
500mb data
10k txt
10k mms
caller id
disabled voice mail and who-called (i hate voice mail)

so it comes to $20 + $30 - $10 + SAF + 911 = 47.45 + tax

is this good for a plan in ontario?


BTW how do u use mms on iphone?

i just came back from calling rogers, and ended up with the EXACTLY same plan for 47.45 + tax = 53.62

just wondering, is this plan for the blackberry or no? cus at first the guy said $10 credit only applies to blackberrys.

fortunately, i was able to get the $10 credit off the $30 500mb value pack on my 2 iphones and new htc diamond.

also, how did you get the credit off the unlt after 6pm? (-$5) the guy wouldn't give it to me =(

[25jai]

that after 6pm was from before, and it was thru retentions plan

and about the 10 dollar credit (not on the 30 dollar data plan) i asked about that and i got somewhat the same answer where u have to have a blackberry then they will give u that 10 dollar credit... weird....

[khulit]

Data plan -- $30 - $10
500mb data
10k txt
10k mms
caller id
disabled voice mail and who-called (i hate voice mail)

so it comes to $20 + $30 - $10 + SAF + 911 = 47.45 + tax

is this good for a plan in ontario?


BTW how do u use mms on iphone?

There is no MMS on iPhone... you're basically given 10K MMS but you won't be able to use it...

[echlon]

just so you guys know (not sure if this was already posted) but for you guys looking for the non-blackberry plan (without the $10) the value packs are posted in "update wireless essentials" tab in your wireless account online

These are the three you can pick from: (no mention of required contracts)
BlackBerry Messaging Value Pack
$30 Data Value Pack (for BlackBerry devices)
$30 Data Value Pack (for Windows Mobile devices)


BTW Anyone else notice they were credited another $5 for having a value pack?

* Rogers to Rogers Text Cr - To be removed on 29/08/2009
* Better Choice Bundles 5% Disc
* Monthly Plan Credit - To be removed on 31/07/2011
* Monthly Plan Credit - To be removed on 31/07/2011
* Rogers to Rogers Calling Cr - To be removed on 29/08/2009
* $8 credit Video/Radio
* Value Pack $5 off MSF - To be removed on 02/12/2011
* 33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc.

that value pack discount was added 2 days ago for some reason .... hell more discounts im happy

[khulit]

This is already a very good plan... just imagine that you have $10 plan and the extra $10 you paid is for the unlimited incoming + 100 Cnd Long Distance

I have a $10 plan, and other than unlimited incoming+ 100 CND Long Distance we basically have the same plan (except for R2R, the Megaplan $10 has unlimited IN-Network calls instead)

so i couldn't make them change my voice plan for a lower cost, they said those 10 dollar plan was in provinces outside of ontario. This is what i have now:

250 daytime mins -- $20
unlim eve/weekends after 6pm -- $5-$5
unlim incoming -- $10-$10
unlim Rog 2 Rog -- $5-$5

100 CND long D -- credited (dunno how much it is, it never shows up on my bill)

Data plan -- $30 - $10
500mb data
10k txt
10k mms
caller id
disabled voice mail and who-called (i hate voice mail)

so it comes to $20 + $30 - $10 + SAF + 911 = 47.45 + tax

is this good for a plan in ontario?


BTW how do u use mms on iphone?

[Jordan Lee]

I just pulled the trigger on it today. Phoned data and got a crazy set up.
Previously had an 11 $ Communicate Value Pack hence the 10$ credit to offset that.

200 Mins |20 $
6PM Early Evenings | 5$
Monthly Plan Credit | - 5$
500MB Smartphone Data pack | 30$
Monthly Plan Credit | -10$
Monthly Plan Credit | -10$

Total is 30$ + 6.95 + 0.50 X 1.12 Tax = 42$ All In

Sooo happy, I phoned the normal data line as they wouldnt know to take away my 10$ Credit thats supposed to offset my previous communicate value pack.

I must have phoned in like 5 times in the past 3 days trying to get it. Finally won.

[fallengod]

How do u get that?!!

What I have now (from 1.9 year ago retention)
250daytime
unlimited eveing/weekend starting at 6pm
r2r
cid
Free w810i + 35admin
Total 25$ month + all the crap fees


I got offer:

100 daytime
1000 evening and weekend starting at 6pm
50 text
CID
500mb Data
upgrade to htc diamond for $199+35admin

Total $40 before saf and tax

what do u guys think... i think the plan they offer me is a ripoff!

How do u talk to retenation, I don't think my strategy since I start off by telling them i'm looking at the bell and telus and their data plan is much better and wanted to know if they can offer anything better. I am doing basic stuff like be calm and bascily tell them what u want and be nice about it.

I'm not an pro social engineering pro like some people so anyone can give me some coaching in how to get retention to offer the "good stuff" :D

[integrity01]

How do u get that?!!

What I have now (from 1.9 year ago retention)
250daytime
unlimited eveing/weekend starting at 6pm
r2r
cid
Free w810i + 35admin
Total 25$ month + all the crap fees


I got offer:

100 daytime
1000 evening and weekend starting at 6pm
50 text
CID
500mb Data
upgrade to htc diamond for $199+35admin

Total $40 before saf and tax

what do u guys think... i think the plan they offer me is a ripoff!

How do u talk to retenation, I don't think my strategy since I start off by telling them i'm looking at the bell and telus and their data plan is much better and wanted to know if they can offer anything better. I am doing basic stuff like be calm and bascily tell them what u want and be nice about it.

I'm not an pro social engineering pro like some people so anyone can give me some coaching in how to get retention to offer the "good stuff" :D

I ain't a pro either, but I called retention (1-888-936-7283) and got the htc touch diamond today as well. What i dont get is why you have to pay the $35 admin. I got a 3yr renewal for 199.99 and got an okay deal with the data.

250 daytime mins -- $20
unlim eve/weekends after 6pm -- $5-$5
unlim incoming -- $10-$10
unlim Rog 2 Rog -- $5-$5

Data plan -- $30 - $10
Value pack
500mb data
10k txt
10k mms
caller id

Comes to $47.45 before tax.
You should try asking for the value pack like i did, and you'll end up with more texts and a bunch of other goodies. And why not try keeping your current plan and add $20 data value pack to it?

[findme]

On the phone right now to do the following:
- Remove $11 Value Pack
- Remove $25 BB Data Plan 500mb
- Add $30 BB Data Value Pack

When asked about a discount on the Data Value Pack, the rep said I would receive an automatic 33% discount. I KNOW she misunderstand the discount, which actually only applies to any ADDITIONAL features you add after the value pack, but I clarified like 10 times and she insisited I will automatically receive a credit of 33% of the cost of the pack, equal to a $9.90 savings off of the $30 package. I politely asked her to make a note that I clarified that, and she obliged and said she'd even transfer me to another rep after to verify the changes that were made and get her notes read back to me. Still on hold for the transfer.

EDIT:
After being on hold for a while, the same rep came back on the line to appologize and tell me she looked into the discount further and discovered it only applies to additional wireless essentials added beyond your base Value Pack. Just as I suspected. Either way, I've still just lowered my bill without changing the features included whatsoever.

My updated bill is:

$20 - 250 day & Unlim E/W
$ 5 - Unlim. Rogers to Rogers Calling
$30 - BB Data Value Pack (10000 SMS, 10000 MMS, CD w/ND, EVM, WC, 500mb)
-10 - Monthly Plan Discount (old retentions credit that remains)
- 5 - Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus (old retentions credit that remains)
6.95 - System Access Fee
0.50 - 911 Fee
----
47.45 + tax
------------
53.62 tax included

[fallengod]

you guy are pushing pass $50 and close to $60, i'm trying to stay under $40 if I can mainly becouse i have no need for Texting or mms or vm... just need data and min's with r2r.


I know it can be done but i just don't know the magic...lol

[bmm34]

I've had the BB 8700 since it first came out. With all the new devices out there I started thinking I would like to upgrade. I should also say that my company pays for my monthly bills and I don't see them unless ask to see them. I called rogers last night and my last bill was $367. Which I was shocked, I thought I was normally around $160 all in. The features I had were call waiting, ID, vm and $40 data package plus 250 minutes anywhere in North America.

The Rogers guy suggested the following package:

500 day time minutes
unlimited evening and week-end minutes
1000 anywhere in canada minutes
unlimited text (which I don't use)
caller ID, call waiting, voice mail
$40 data plan (which I believe is my old package)
2 year renewal applies
Total price was $128 taxes in.

If I want to upgrade devices I could get a bold (the desired device of choce) for $199 (requires a 3 year renewal)

I think I'm getting ripped off. Any help on suggesting an appropriate price would be greatly appreciated. The most important features for me are:

1000 minutes in Canada
caller id
voice mail
and a decent data plan

Thanks!

[crashz]

I got the Bold for $99 and I was making way less revenue for Rogers than you seem to be. Call up Rogers and hit Retentions to see what they can offer. All other channels wanted to charge me $650 for the Bold until I went directly to retentions.

[crashz]

What have you guys been doing to get the $30 Data plan with $10 off?
I'm not really complaingin since I have the $10 Mega Promo and the $30 plan. Plus $5 credit and another credit that end in April 09. so My bill after taxes is $47 max.

But I hear people getting the $30 deal for $20 so not sure how the promo works. when i talked to the retentions guy I asked about the $20 Bata package with the 500 MB and he just went straight to the $30. But seeing as I did get the phone for $99 I wasn't really complaining

[gibson00]

Could someone please sum up the best possible deal I can get from a Rogers store (in Halifax, if it matters) for the iphone, starting from scratch.

The essentials I'd need are:
-some weekday minutes with unlimited evening/weekend
-data (internet) - not a ton, not a super heavy user, mostly email, forums, etc
-caller ID, voicemail, who called
-some long distance minutes would be nice, but don't need a ton.


When I use the Rogers iphone webpage to try and buy the 199 phone and choose a plan, it seems like the cheapest plans are about 60 - 75 + monthlee access, etc.
thx!!!!!

[Impossibles]

Could someone please sum up the best possible deal I can get from a Rogers store (in Halifax, if it matters) for the iphone, starting from scratch.

The essentials I'd need are:
-some weekday minutes with unlimited evening/weekend
-data (internet) - not a ton, not a super heavy user, mostly email, forums, etc
-caller ID, voicemail, who called
-some long distance minutes would be nice, but don't need a ton.


When I use the Rogers iphone webpage to try and buy the 199 phone and choose a plan, it seems like the cheapest plans are about 60 - 75 + monthlee access, etc.
thx!!!!!

Don't be a lazy ass. Do some reading on your own of this and the other rogers thread.

[hash76]

hash,

How did you get this plan?

Did you sign up for a 3 yr plan?

It's the BB pearl flip?

How long have you been with Rogers?

I have been with Rogers for over 6 years.

Been with rogers 10 yrs, I didnt ask for the data he thre it in because I asked for the pearl and only way to get it was to get data... so he just gave me the credits also... also since this is a new line activation he agreed to give me data credit on my existing line if i decided to go for data.. so if any good data prices come out i will add data and then keep the 15 dollar credit.. would be nice if the 6GB data for 30 bucks would come out. Then i can get that with my voice plan + data for 37.50 plus tax

[hash76]

I called into retentions and they scoffed at the above plan.

Did you really get them to wave the SAF, and credit you $15?

:confused:

No SAF is not WAIVED and is part of the package.
I believe the credits work in this way20 dollar plan added 100 bonus mins making it 350.
i have VM with credit
CID with credit
U/l INC with credit
100 text dont know what is the charge for this
100 LD dont know how this works..
15 dollar monthly credit
15 dollar data credit
I have yet to see my first new bill

[hash76]

POGS: Remember not all reps are same.. some scoffed at the plans that i saw on here and would not even come close. One of them actually told me that if I got what I asked it would be like Rogers is paying me! LOL... and was only willing to give me what i already had nothing more.. I told her Thank you very much and good bye!
it was my 4th try that i got someone nice... so dont talk about what others have... talk about what you want.. and no need to threaten to cancel... just say i just been with rogers long time and i am aware what some people get from rogers and i'm looking for something nice too and what can you do for me? and negotiate from there.. and no harm in a little begging.. can i have this too and that and this and that? i didnt ask for data, he just gave me just cuz he promised to sell me the pearl and then 2 days later was told need data with it for the promo price.. so he just solved the problem.

[mark001]

I think there is a lot of confusion about the $30 data package going for $20 cause I've tried with four reps now and the first two would give it but the last two are now saying that whoever got it got it by mistake. You only get 33% off any additional packages which is a rip cause they keep quoting me higher and higher.

For those who got good reps, were they guys or girls? Every rep I've had were guys who just didn't give a damn. The girls I've spoken with were all really nice and wanted to help but didn't work in retentions and couldn't do much :evil:

[wiebecj]

I think there is a lot of confusion about the $30 data package going for $20 cause I've tried with four reps now and the first two would give it but the last two are now saying that whoever got it got it by mistake. You only get 33% off any additional packages which is a rip cause they keep quoting me higher and higher.

For those who got good reps, were they guys or girls? Every rep I've had were guys who just didn't give a damn. The girls I've spoken with were all really nice and wanted to help but didn't work in retentions and couldn't do much :evil:

If you had 2 that would give it to you - why didn't you just sign up then... :twisted:

[Saphier]

Spoke to two reps about this, both were adamant about $30 with no $10 credit on the 500mb option :( Will try again sometime in the week I guess!

[ecdness]

What have you guys been doing to get the $30 Data plan with $10 off?
I'm not really complaingin since I have the $10 Mega Promo and the $30 plan. Plus $5 credit and another credit that end in April 09. so My bill after taxes is $47 max.

But I hear people getting the $30 deal for $20 so not sure how the promo works. when i talked to the retentions guy I asked about the $20 Bata package with the 500 MB and he just went straight to the $30. But seeing as I did get the phone for $99 I wasn't really complaining

ill bump this for the poster because i have the same question.

will they offer the $10 discount for new customers? i just got the rogers plan on wednesday and wouldn't mind paying $20 instead of $30.

[EXV373]

Spoke to two reps about this, both were adamant about $30 with no $10 credit on the 500mb option :( Will try again sometime in the week I guess!

I called in on friday and spoke to two csr, i was told that they got a new email around 4:00 pm on friday clarifying that $10 credit is only for the Unlimited Email and not the 500mb. You are unable to get the $10 credit through csr anymore.

[Saphier]

I called in on friday and spoke to two csr, i was told that they got a new email around 4:00 pm on friday clarifying that $10 credit is only for the Unlimited Email and not the 500mb. You are unable to get the $10 credit through csr anymore.

I suppose that explains it. Sucks :mad:

[shawn99]

It's more like...if you get a CSR that is misinterpreting the 33% discount as a discount for the data plan, but clearly it isn't

[dmak]

because the 500mb is called 'BlackBerry (BIS) Svc 500MB' does this act still as a normal 500 mg data plan? can I use apps such as opera browser or google maps etc, or does it only apply to the preinstalled programs? and what about tethering?

[mongoose]

What I got was similar to your's:
EPP
$17.50 voice
200 day time, weekends, evenings at 6
cid, voicemail, 125 mms

+$25 data
1 GB

+SAF+tax

I had been a Rogers customer for one year and was on their corporate voice plan ($18 voice + $5 evenings at 6, probably same as you). Either a corporate plan was really hard to work with, or I wasn't a source of high enough revenue, or maybe I just wasn't a good bargainer, but no matter what I said I couldn't get her to give me a credit on the SAF, nor get unlimited incoming or my5. I really wished I could have gotten one of those. Oh well, hopefully in the near future I can convince her to give it to me.

I can't help but envy some of you who have ridiculously cheap rates. I've been with Rogers for over 4 years and I thought I didn't do too badly this morning when I negotiated for a HUP and data plan (this after the 3rd time I called over the last 2 days.)

What I was on before:
$23 corporate plan with caller ID, voice mail (which was never activated until yesterday!), 200 minutes, evenings and weekends 6PM
+ SAF, 911 and taxes

What I'm on now:
$17.50 EPP which is essentially the same as before, -$5.50
$20 (originally $30 - $10 credit) data plan with 500 MB, 10K texts, etc.
+ SAF, 911 and taxes
$49 standard upgrade fee for BB Flip (no need for Bold; I'll never give up the flip form factor)

I don't know how some of you do it with all of these credits and so on. Have some of you been customers since the 1990s?

[CatDog]

we need to make a thread and determine who has the most legendary deal, lol

[Kaitlyn]

we need to make a thread and determine who has the most legendary deal, lol

*raises hand* :p

Especially considering I don't have the advantage of living in somewhere like Manitoba! haha

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v652/50/123/1656720008/n1656720008_30449330_9113.jpg

[Desijatt]

On these new plans their no monthly system access fee is there? or is that FIDO only?

[Kaitlyn]

On these new plans their no monthly system access fee is there? or is that FIDO only?

fido only (well, and solo/koodo too)

[pogs]

POGS: Remember not all reps are same.. some scoffed at the plans that i saw on here and would not even come close. One of them actually told me that if I got what I asked it would be like Rogers is paying me! LOL... and was only willing to give me what i already had nothing more.. I told her Thank you very much and good bye!
it was my 4th try that i got someone nice... so dont talk about what others have... talk about what you want.. and no need to threaten to cancel... just say i just been with rogers long time and i am aware what some people get from rogers and i'm looking for something nice too and what can you do for me? and negotiate from there.. and no harm in a little begging.. can i have this too and that and this and that? i didnt ask for data, he just gave me just cuz he promised to sell me the pearl and then 2 days later was told need data with it for the promo price.. so he just solved the problem.


Hash, thanks for your replay.

I guess you never know if the csr is bs'ing and promising a great deal until the first bill arrives. That is what I am worried about. What if the bill does not include the credits that were discussed by the csr. Is there any recourse, or possibility of calling in and complaining or asking them to fix the error? Or can they simply turn around and tell you that there is no record of the credits that you the customer say are supposed to be on the account?

Thanks,
pogs

[tilhasbb]

*raises hand* :p

Especially considering I don't have the advantage of living in somewhere like Manitoba! haha

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v652/50/123/1656720008/n1656720008_30449330_9113.jpg

Kaitlyn, your bill does not make sense !!


MSF 20$ -7-10-15 = Negative?!?
You can not have negative MSF !!!
so you should only get 20$ off not 32$

your plan should be
0$ MSF, 30$ 6G Data,5$ TXT, 7$ Voicemail, 3$ Who Called, 7$ Early Evenings at 5, 5$ Canadian Ld Anytime, 0.5$ 911, (Removed the ones that are Discounted ;)

Total of 57.5$

Thats really Weird...lol

[jwei]

Kaitlyn, your bill does not make sense !!


MSF 20$ -7-10-15 = Negative?!?
You can not have negative MSF !!!
so you should only get 20$ off not 32$

your plan should be
0$ MSF, 30$ 6G Data,5$ TXT, 7$ Voicemail, 3$ Who Called, 7$ Early Evenings at 5, 5$ Canadian Ld Anytime, 0.5$ 911, (Removed the ones that are Discounted ;)

Total of 57.5$

Thats really Weird...lol

You can have your credits exceed the base amount of your monthly plan. It's just frowned upon and "audit-able".

[frankyflwrs]

So I was inspired after reading all the post, and settled on ordering an Iphone. Here's what I spent 45mins on and three calls later:

Old Plan with HTC Touch
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
Savings:Monthly Plan Credit -$7.00
Voicemail $7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt. $10.00
Saving: Incoming Calling Opt.Credit -10.00
Rogers To Rogers Calling $5.00
Savings: Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus -$5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
Total w/ tax: $36.67/Mnth

.

New Plan with 8G Iphone:
Ordered an Iphone for $199.99 and $35 admin fee Waived
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
Savings:Monthly Plan Credit -$7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt. $10.00
Saving: Incoming Calling Opt.Credit -10.00
Rogers To Rogers Calling $5.00
Savings: Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus -$5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
10,000 Text Messages
10,000 Multimedia Messages
Caller ID
Visual Voicemail
Who Called
500MB of data

Not sure how the breakdown works, but he gave it to me for $43.45 taxes in

So I think I got a good deal.:cheesygri

[bmmr]

So I was inspired after reading all the post, and settled on ordering an Iphone. Here's what I spent 45mins on and three calls later:

Old Plan with HTC Touch
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
Savings:Monthly Plan Credit -$7.00
Voicemail $7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt. $10.00
Saving: Incoming Calling Opt.Credit -10.00
Rogers To Rogers Calling $5.00
Savings: Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus -$5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
Total w/ tax: $36.67/Mnth

.

New Plan with 8G Iphone:
Ordered an Iphone for $199.99 and $35 admin fee Waived
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
Savings:Monthly Plan Credit -$7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt. $10.00
Saving: Incoming Calling Opt.Credit -10.00
Rogers To Rogers Calling $5.00
Savings: Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus -$5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
10,000 Text Messages
10,000 Multimedia Messages
Caller ID
Visual Voicemail
Who Called
500MB of data

Not sure how the breakdown works, but he gave it to me for $43.45 taxes in

So I think I got a good deal.:cheesygri


Wow..

Was this with retention?


Wouldn't mind picking this up as a Gift for someone.

[pogs]

This is what I received recently, after speaking with three diff csr's over a few days. Do you think I can do better, ie. rebate on the phone, or more features/credits, or see about getting the Curve 8900?


Old Plan with HTC Touch
200/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $25.00
Voicemail $7.00
Savings: Voicemail Credit -$7.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
Total w/ tax: $42.32/Mnth


New Plan with BB Curve Red w/GPS:
BB Curve: $99 (did not say anything about admin fee)
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
Voicemail $7.00
Savings: Voicemail Credit -$7.00
100 text (price?)
100 Can Long Distance (price?)
Email Data Plan $15
Email Data Plan Credit -$15
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
Total w/ tax: $36.67/Mnth

[frankyflwrs]

Wow..

Was this with retention?


Wouldn't mind picking this up as a Gift for someone.

The original plan was with retention, then I called the Data Dept. to get the new deal.

[edifonzo]

Wow..

Was this with retention?


Wouldn't mind picking this up as a Gift for someone.

WOW

Any chance this for a new Rogers customer? The BB plan looks good too.

[CanuckFlyHigh]

So I was inspired after reading all the post, and settled on ordering an Iphone. Here's what I spent 45mins on and three calls later:

Old Plan with HTC Touch
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
Savings:Monthly Plan Credit -$7.00
Voicemail $7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt. $10.00
Saving: Incoming Calling Opt.Credit -10.00
Rogers To Rogers Calling $5.00
Savings: Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus -$5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
Total w/ tax: $36.67/Mnth

.

New Plan with 8G Iphone:
Ordered an Iphone for $199.99 and $35 admin fee Waived
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
Savings:Monthly Plan Credit -$7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt. $10.00
Saving: Incoming Calling Opt.Credit -10.00
Rogers To Rogers Calling $5.00
Savings: Rogers to Rogers 3Yr Bonus -$5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
10,000 Text Messages
10,000 Multimedia Messages
Caller ID
Visual Voicemail
Who Called
500MB of data

Not sure how the breakdown works, but he gave it to me for $43.45 taxes in

So I think I got a good deal.:cheesygri

I just called Telus with this, since I am a Telus Mobility customer, and she almost matched it. $48.08 per month taxes in, with unlimited data instead of 500 MB.

[imak]

Ok peeps just got off with Retentions, got the following:

$17.50 EPP - 200 minutes, 6pm eve/wknds unlimited
$30 BB Value Pack - 10,000 txt 10,000 MMS 500 MB data, VM, CID
Credit: $15 for CID and VM (I had previously been on a corporate plan for $18 that included CID and VM so they gave it back to me)
$6.95 SAF/$0.50 911

Total $39.95 / month plus tax, I think $45.40 in total?

Picked up the Bold at $199.

[nual]

10000SMS 10000MMS? thats bs

[wiebecj]

10000SMS 10000MMS? thats bs

why? They are included in the $30 "blackberry" data plan

[ArjunDhir]

Ok peeps just got off with Retentions, got the following:

$17.50 EPP - 200 minutes, 6pm eve/wknds unlimited
$30 BB Value Pack - 10,000 txt 10,000 MMS 500 MB data, VM, CID
Credit: $15 for CID and VM (I had previously been on a corporate plan for $18 that included CID and VM so they gave it back to me)
$6.95 SAF/$0.50 911

Total $39.95 / month plus tax, I think $45.40 in total?

Picked up the Bold at $199.
Thats awesome! I will be doing that when I can upgrade in January! :D

[frankyflwrs]

10000SMS 10000MMS? thats bs

Actually, you're right...I didn't get the MMS, just SMS.

[wiebecj]

Actually, you're right...I didn't get the MMS, just SMS.

If you sign up for the iphone plan, the mms isn't included (as the iphone doesn't have the ability to send mms - without jailbreaking anyway) but it is included on the 500MB blackberry data plan

[tilhasbb]

You can have your credits exceed the base amount of your monthly plan. It's just frowned upon and "audit-able".
Nice! Thats news to me :)

[pogs]

There is no code, it's connected to your Rogers profile on Roger's intranet system.

what is your current plan like?

how long have you been a customer?

I never received a letter, and I have been a customer for 10 years. :cry:

[CatDog]

$17.50 EPP - 200 minutes, 6pm eve/wknds unlimited
$30 BB Value Pack - 10,000 txt 10,000 MMS 500 MB data, VM, CID
Credit: $15 for CID and VM (I had previously been on a corporate plan for $18 that included CID and VM so they gave it back to me)
$6.95 SAF/$0.50 911

Total $39.95 / month plus tax, I think $45.40 in total?

Picked up the Bold at $199.

You didn't negotiate at all?

edit: $15 credit, not horrible but you could of done better.

Anyway Bold is a GREAT phone and you will not be disappointed with it.

[murjaan]

This is what I received recently, after speaking with three diff csr's over a few days. Do you think I can do better, ie. rebate on the phone, or more features/credits, or see about getting the Curve 8900?


Old Plan with HTC Touch
200/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $25.00
Voicemail $7.00
Savings: Voicemail Credit -$7.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
Total w/ tax: $42.32/Mnth


New Plan with BB Curve Red w/GPS:
BB Curve: $99 (did not say anything about admin fee)
250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan $20.00
6pm Early Eve. Calling Option $5.00
Call Display w/Name Display $7.00
Savings: Digital Call Display Credit -$7.00
Voicemail $7.00
Savings: Voicemail Credit -$7.00
100 text (price?)
100 Can Long Distance (price?)
Email Data Plan $15
Email Data Plan Credit -$15
System Access Fee $6.95
911 Emerg. Fee $0.50
Total w/ tax: $36.67/Mnth


I don't think Curve 8900 is available yet in Canada. correct me if I am wrong.

[nikonwhore]

i think the curve is listed on rogers site now, its slightly cheaper than the bold. inter4stingly enough, gsmarena.com states the curve 8900 does NOT have 3g. so that means youll be surfing the net with ****** EDGE or GPRS speeds. anyone confirm this?

if it was me, id pony up for the bold, if you can get it for a promotional price. data with poor speeds is like getting unlimited internet at home with dial up speeds.

the only thing i can see going for the 8900 is the 3mp autofocus camera vs the bold's 2 mp fixed focus camera, and the higher res on the curve, with 480x360 vs the bolds 480x320.

personally the sacrifice of 3g for a maybe better camera and slightly better screen is not worth it. i dont even know if the camera is actually better, it could be just 3mp of poor quality pixels.

personally im running the bold right now and its awesome, but when im out the 3g network and it goes to edge or gprs, it blows.

[tomtomtom]

I don't think Curve 8900 is available yet in Canada. correct me if I am wrong.

You are wrong;)

http://your.rogers.com/business/wireless/products/business_products_details.asp?shopperID=P2QF8K0SS3 GT8P91THE52XH317C26TN6&PRODUCTID=8900BLKR&summary=1

[pogs]

So does anyone what is the requirements in order to receive these promotional offers in these letters?

[EXV373]

i think the curve is listed on rogers site now, its slightly cheaper than the bold. inter4stingly enough, gsmarena.com states the curve 8900 does NOT have 3g. so that means youll be surfing the net with ****** EDGE or GPRS speeds. anyone confirm this?

if it was me, id pony up for the bold, if you can get it for a promotional price. data with poor speeds is like getting unlimited internet at home with dial up speeds.

the only thing i can see going for the 8900 is the 3mp autofocus camera vs the bold's 2 mp fixed focus camera, and the higher res on the curve, with 480x360 vs the bolds 480x320.

personally the sacrifice of 3g for a maybe better camera and slightly better screen is not worth it. i dont even know if the camera is actually better, it could be just 3mp of poor quality pixels.

personally im running the bold right now and its awesome, but when im out the 3g network and it goes to edge or gprs, it blows.

Just ordered my Bold yesterday, talked with the data department and asked them if they can match the price of the bold at TSCC for $99 on a 3 year contract, the data CSR was very nice and offered it right away. Saved myself $100 bucks and she waived the admin fee without me asking but i think that is standard if you do it by the phone.

So does anyone what is the requirements in order to receive these promotional offers in these letters?

Just got the promotional offers, going to try to see if i can hook my brother up with the 8900. I think its because we are nearing the end of our 3 years contract thats why they are probably offering us this. Not too sure what the requirements are but my family is only generate around $35-40 a month on cell phone but we do subscribe to all their packages, not sure if that is taken into account.

[coriolis]

It's well known thta the 8900 has no 3G but it has UMA which works with Roger's Talkspot.

It's smaller, lighter, has more RAM, etc.

i think the curve is listed on rogers site now, its slightly cheaper than the bold. inter4stingly enough, gsmarena.com states the curve 8900 does NOT have 3g. so that means youll be surfing the net with ****** EDGE or GPRS speeds. anyone confirm this?

if it was me, id pony up for the bold, if you can get it for a promotional price. data with poor speeds is like getting unlimited internet at home with dial up speeds.

the only thing i can see going for the 8900 is the 3mp autofocus camera vs the bold's 2 mp fixed focus camera, and the higher res on the curve, with 480x360 vs the bolds 480x320.

personally the sacrifice of 3g for a maybe better camera and slightly better screen is not worth it. i dont even know if the camera is actually better, it could be just 3mp of poor quality pixels.

personally im running the bold right now and its awesome, but when im out the 3g network and it goes to edge or gprs, it blows.

[Snoopygis]

inter4stingly enough, gsmarena.com states the curve 8900 does NOT have 3g. so that means youll be surfing the net with ****** EDGE or GPRS speeds. anyone confirm this?

if it was me, id pony up for the bold, if you can get it for a promotional price. data with poor speeds is like getting unlimited internet at home with dial up speeds.

the only thing i can see going for the 8900 is the 3mp autofocus camera vs the bold's 2 mp fixed focus camera, and the higher res on the curve, with 480x360 vs the bolds 480x320.

personally the sacrifice of 3g for a maybe better camera and slightly better screen is not worth it. i dont even know if the camera is actually better, it could be just 3mp of poor quality pixels.

personally im running the bold right now and its awesome, but when im out the 3g network and it goes to edge or gprs, it blows.


These guys LOVE the 8900 and according to the review, they don't care if it's not 3G.

http://crackberry.com/rogers-8900-curve-review

Also in the review, you'll see a chart with the different surfing speeds and the 8900 matches or beats the BOLD in speed in head to head comparison. The BOLD is faster when using 3G, but not by that much, 8 and 16 seconds faster on 2 websites, but MUCH slower on the 3rd website, the 8900 is 37 seconds and the BOLD is 1 minute and 32 seconds.

[mand_187]

Wow..

Was this with retention?


Wouldn't mind picking this up as a Gift for someone.

I'm guessing that you can't do this unless your eligible for a hardware upgrade.

[imak]

You didn't negotiate at all?

edit: $15 credit, not horrible but you could of done better.

Anyway Bold is a GREAT phone and you will not be disappointed with it.

lol Yeah I know, but based on what I'd been seeing in here, $39.95 including SAF sounded about right, so I was pretty happy with that plan.

Glad to know the Bold will make me happy! I was agonizing between Bold and Curve 8900, but I decided having 3G outweighed the Curve being thinner/lighter.

[CatDog]

I didn't consider the weight or size a factor as it's not much bigger at all.

Only thing I wish the Bold has is the better camera, but once again you will not be disappointed with the phone.

You can always call back and renegotiate your deal, I don't know how far you'll get but call data retentions a few times. Say you feel that you rushed into the deal as you were really excited and would like an additional _ a month.

[kuzi]

is this available on Fido yet???

[EXV373]

noob question...what is the difference between miniUSB and microUSB. Some people says that this is a big difference and a deal breaker?!?!

[nikonwhore]

i cant think of it beign a deal breaker at all. if anythign there are more cables for miniusb available, but other than that, its just having your cable to transfer data. unless theres a difference in transfer rates, which i dont think there is, but i could be wrong.

so whats the deal, is the 8900 better than the 9000? its faster overall i take from posts?

[bubble.tea]

....
Unlimited Network Calling (Rogers to Rogers, Rogers to Fido, Rogers to rogers home phone and prepaid)....
saying prepaid is silly. Who do you think OWNS the prepaid sim card? Rogers? IE., it's a rogers 2 rogers category call ;).


Kaitlyn, your bill does not make sense !!


MSF 20$ -7-10-15 = Negative?!?
You can not have negative MSF !!!
...
Allow me to unconfuse you.

Of late, Data pkgs contribute to the MSF. HENCE, your $20 should actually be $50 ;).

[nikonwhore]

These guys LOVE the 8900 and according to the review, they don't care if it's not 3G.

http://crackberry.com/rogers-8900-curve-review

Also in the review, you'll see a chart with the different surfing speeds and the 8900 matches or beats the BOLD in speed in head to head comparison. The BOLD is faster when using 3G, but not by that much, 8 and 16 seconds faster on 2 websites, but MUCH slower on the 3rd website, the 8900 is 37 seconds and the BOLD is 1 minute and 32 seconds.


ok so i totally overlooked this, the bold actually has a 624mhz vs. 512 mhz processor on the curve 8900. so is this the dealbreaker between the two?

im confused about where the curve sits with teh bold. is it supposed to upsurp it or is it below, complimenting it. cause pricing wise they are very similar, and specs are either better or worse for both. totally dont know whats going on here.

[XtremeModder]

CID shows you the number currently calling, who called is just annoying because if you miss a call it puts a text msg in your inbox saying "X number called"

Who Called? is quite pointless in my opinion since you have a missed calls list, or for your and everyone elses sake i hope you have a missed call list :S

What's the difference between CID and Who Called?

30$ for 500mb of data seems expensive.

And who sends anywhere near 10000 MMS a month?

[wiebecj]

Well, my data plan showed up on my account today, and so is the 3 year monthly credit! woohoo!! Unfortunately, they removed an old $5.00 credit - so I'm only getting an extra $5.00 a month. Oh well - still not bad.

[Kaitlyn]

saying prepaid is silly. Who do you think OWNS the prepaid sim card? Rogers? IE., it's a rogers 2 rogers category call ;).



Allow me to unconfuse you.

Of late, Data pkgs contribute to the MSF. HENCE, your $20 should actually be $50 ;).

All my credits existed before I added data :)

[Kaitlyn]

CID shows you the number currently calling, who called is just annoying because if you miss a call it puts a text msg in your inbox saying "X number called"

Who Called? is quite pointless in my opinion since you have a missed calls list, or for your and everyone elses sake i hope you have a missed call list :S

I actually like this feature. Granted, it can be annoying sometimes but if you are ever out of signal range or your phone is off, you'll have no idea anyone called unless they leave a voicemail.

Whether im in the parking garage, the subway or somewhere else... if someone calls me, I'll know! :)

[murjaan]

It's well known thta the 8900 has no 3G but it has UMA which works with Roger's Talkspot.

It's smaller, lighter, has more RAM, etc.

Any Comment for Blackberry Storm compared to Bold and Curve 8900.
Bell has it 249 for 3yrs contract. I am really considering

[wiebecj]

Any Comment for Blackberry Storm compared to Bold and Curve 8900.
Bell has it 249 for 3yrs contract. I am really considering

not a big fan of the "click screen" personally. But each to their own.

[Kaitlyn]

not a big fan of the "click screen" personally. But each to their own.

Ya I've used it a number of times now, and it just felt weird/not right.

Plus I believe the "clicker" is only in the center of the screen which can make things a little weirder if you are tapping in the corners of the screen...

To me, it felt cheap

[bubble.tea]

All my credits existed before I added data :)

prove it.

[teruo313]

Thanks OP!

Called in and got my hardware upgrade on a BB Bold for only $99. Then applied this $30 plan less $10 credit and an additional $15 credit for the first 3 months. The CSR was nice enough to leave all my other credits intact that I got from previous call ins so this new package is only going to cost me about $10 a month extra.

[Mad.Whack]

saying prepaid is silly. Who do you think OWNS the prepaid sim card? Rogers? IE., it's a rogers 2 rogers category call ;).



Allow me to unconfuse you.

Of late, Data pkgs contribute to the MSF. HENCE, your $20 should actually be $50 ;).

Cheers, that would explain why I have more MSF credits than my base plan.

[sweetjoy]

It's so expensive, rogers must be the most expensive data plan provider in the world :evil:

[HowEver]

It's so expensive, rogers must be the most expensive data plan provider in the world :evil:

Atta do your research there...

They might have been, before 6GB cost $30/month, and before 500MB cost $30 - $10 = $20 and they threw in a bunch of other features that cost $20 by themselves.

Except for reality, you'd be right.

[EXV373]

Atta do your research there...

They might have been, before 6GB cost $30/month, and before 500MB cost $30 - $10 = $20 and they threw in a bunch of other features that cost $20 by themselves.

Except for reality, you'd be right.

you would be lucky to get $10 credit for the 500mb package, but nonetheless it is a good deal.

[darkman007e]

CID shows you the number currently calling, who called is just annoying because if you miss a call it puts a text msg in your inbox saying "X number called"

Who Called? is quite pointless in my opinion since you have a missed calls list, or for your and everyone elses sake i hope you have a missed call list :S

The entire point of Who Called is then when you're in the metro or the battery of your phone has died, then when you get coverage again you know who called. But it's true that it's kind of stupid that you get a SMS while youre phone receive the call and you just didn't anwser.

[ibanker]

why do u have a hard time believing she has a plan better then yours???


shes has no reason to lie and make it seem like shes got a super duper plan. im sure she has what she says she has. not everyone can get the greatest plan in the world.

no need to have a pissing contest

[hub714]

you would be lucky to get $10 credit for the 500mb package, but nonetheless it is a good deal.

The CSR straight up offered me the 500mb for $20 today actually.

Well I was on the phone with retentions, but they offered that to me nonetheless. I didn't even know it was $30.

[dbomb]

Damn so jealous of these plans. I have the City Fido plan and my contract is ending this January and was wondering if Roger would offer me anything close to the plans mentiong earlier.

[EXV373]

Damn so jealous of these plans. I have the City Fido plan and my contract is ending this January and was wondering if Roger would offer me anything close to the plans mentiong earlier.

more likely that you can get something from fido and not rogers and i think Fido wants ppl off the city fido plans, mayb you can get some good retention plan.

[dbomb]

more likely that you can get something from fido and not rogers and i think Fido wants ppl off the city fido plans, mayb you can get some good retention plan.

I've tried retention but I wasn't completely happy with my plan after I thought about it.

I got 200 anytime mins, unlimited incoming, fido to fido, weekend evening 5 pm and 2500 text msges, enhanced voice mail and caller ID all for $25.

But I was looking for some data and would rather switch to rogers because they come out much better hardware.

[EXV373]

The CSR straight up offered me the 500mb for $20 today actually.

Well I was on the phone with retentions, but they offered that to me nonetheless. I didn't even know it was $30.

Sweet, then you are one of the lucky ones :cheesygri, i tried several times with the regular CSR got rejected for all of them and was told that they got clairfication. But gave data csr a try because i did not really want to believe that it was true (deal breaker for me) and the data csr gave it to me right away. The key is to not go through regular CSR.

[CatDog]

I was also notified there will be account audits done to reverse the 10$ discount that was applied.

I would love to see Rogers try and change anybody's plan, especially when it was the reason they signed up for a 3 year term.

Must be some real competition coming for some of the deals people have been getting? :)

[mmmken]

*raises hand* :p

Especially considering I don't have the advantage of living in somewhere like Manitoba! haha

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v652/50/123/1656720008/n1656720008_30449330_9113.jpg

I think I just got the same deal as you.

450 Weekday, Unlimited Weekends/Nights starting at 5PM, Unlimited Rogers-to-Rogers, Unlimited Incoming Calls, Enhanced Voicemail, 10,000 SMS, 10,000 MMS, Who Called, Name Display, Call Display, and 500MB Data Service Plan.

I'm looking at $47.45 before taxes. Main difference is your 6GB data and my 10,000 SMS/MMS.

[MiltonMom]

Anyone have any luck getting the $30-10 or any sort of credits on a new activation?

I'm with bell willing to leave for rogers b/c want an iphone but 3 CSRs now haven't budged. They all say the 500mb plan is $30 (no discount) and can't offer any credits or deals on the packages.

What should I say to them? Or should I just sign up with a crappy plan and try to change it later? How long do you need to stay with rogers to get bargaining power?

[marcopolo85]

The g/f just managed to get this:

Old plan:
$20 not including tax, SAF etc.
250 daytime mins
evening/wkends beginning at 6
Caller ID
unlimited roger to rogers

New plan:
$40 not including tax, SAF etc.
250 daytime mins
evening/wkends beginning at 5
Caller ID
unlimited roger to rogers
Unlimited Incoming Calls
Enhanced Voicemail
10,000 SMS
10,000 MMS,
Who Called
Name Display
500MB Data Service Plan.

[cechlin]

The g/f just managed to get this:

Old plan:
$20 not including tax, SAF etc.
250 daytime mins
evening/wkends beginning at 6
Caller ID
unlimited roger to rogers

New plan:
$40 not including tax, SAF etc.
250 daytime mins
evening/wkends beginning at 5
Caller ID
unlimited roger to rogers
Unlimited Incoming Calls
Enhanced Voicemail
10,000 SMS
10,000 MMS,
Who Called
Name Display
500MB Data Service Plan.

im assuming retentions?

[marcopolo85]

im assuming retentions?

I told her to call the number for data someone had supplied in previous pages. The first rep gave her total crap but the 2nd rep just gave her everything she wanted. I told her not to hang up when she was done and pass the phone to me so I could get the same deal but she forgot. I cried.

[cechlin]

I told her to call the number for data someone had supplied in previous pages. The first rep gave her total crap but the 2nd rep just gave her everything she wanted. I told her not to hang up when she was done and pass the phone to me so I could get the same deal but she forgot. I cried.

yeah i would not mind getting that same plan at all

[inkked]

i got the 500mb data package for $20 w/ personal email, now my plan is even better.

250 daytime mins
free in network calling
unlimited early evenings and weekends
caller ID/name display
enhanced voice mail
who called
unlimited personal email and IM
500mb of data
10,000 txt msgs
10,000 pic/vid msgs
saf+911

comes up to 36.34 after taxes :)

[dmak]

i got the 500mb data package for $20 w/ personal email, now my plan is even better.

250 daytime mins
free in network calling
unlimited early evenings and weekends
caller ID/name display
enhanced voice mail
who called
unlimited personal email and IM
500mb of data
10,000 txt msgs
10,000 pic/vid msgs
saf+911

comes up to 36.34 after taxes :)

would you care to break down the cost? how much of that is discounts etc

[EEE2]

How do yo guys get these good plans. I called retention. They just offered me $20
250 days minutes
evening at 6pm
weekends free
call display
$5 rogers 2 rogers
$5 incoming
$6.95 system acc
$0.50 911 access
$15 iPhone value pack.
Thank you

[imak]

i got the 500mb data package for $20 w/ personal email, now my plan is even better.

250 daytime mins
free in network calling
unlimited early evenings and weekends
caller ID/name display
enhanced voice mail
who called
unlimited personal email and IM
500mb of data
10,000 txt msgs
10,000 pic/vid msgs
saf+911

comes up to 36.34 after taxes :)

That is one amazing deal. Congratulations.

[kazoober]

Question for you guys and gals. I am with Bell and want an iPhone which they don't have. My current plan with Bell expires soon.

If I go to Rogers and get the iPhone, do I have to get a data plan? I am thinking that because the iPhone has WiFi I wouldn't need a data plan, just voice. With WiFi, I could go to a hot spot or a hotel, etc. and access the internet and my email for free..... right?

[EXV373]

i got the 500mb data package for $20 w/ personal email, now my plan is even better.

250 daytime mins
free in network calling
unlimited early evenings and weekends
caller ID/name display
enhanced voice mail
who called
unlimited personal email and IM
500mb of data
10,000 txt msgs
10,000 pic/vid msgs
saf+911

comes up to 36.34 after taxes :)

+1
that means your voice cost almost nothing? Its around $32 before taxes, $20 for data, 7.5 for SAF which leaves your voice at $4.5...looks too good :lol:

[EXV373]

Anyone have any luck getting the $30-10 or any sort of credits on a new activation?

I'm with bell willing to leave for rogers b/c want an iphone but 3 CSRs now haven't budged. They all say the 500mb plan is $30 (no discount) and can't offer any credits or deals on the packages.

What should I say to them? Or should I just sign up with a crappy plan and try to change it later? How long do you need to stay with rogers to get bargaining power?

Hey, try the data department. I called twice for the regular CSR and they wouldn't budge but tried data twice and both CSR gave me $10 credit. Usually you have bargaining power at the end of your contract =P which most likely is after 2-3 years, probably not what you are looking for

[inkked]

+1
that means your voice cost almost nothing? Its around $32 before taxes, $20 for data, 7.5 for SAF which leaves your voice at $4.5...looks too good :lol:

im in manitoba, so they have the megatime $10 plan. They gave me $5 credit for my voice plan, technically its a megatime $5 plan now lol

voice plan = $10 - $5credit = $5
data + value pack = $30 - $10 credit = $20

$5 (voice plan) + $20 (data/value pack + SAF ($6.95+0.50) = 32.45 + tax = $36.35

sweet plan, concidering ive been with rogers just under a year!

[dmak]

im in manitoba, so they have the megatime $10 plan. They gave me $5 credit for my voice plan, technically its a megatime $5 plan now lol

voice plan = $10 - $5credit = $5
data + value pack = $30 - $10 credit = $20

$5 (voice plan) + $20 (data/value pack + SAF ($6.95+0.50) = 32.45 + tax = $36.35

sweet plan, concidering ive been with rogers just under a year!

now that makes more sense, I have the same plan as you minus the discount, I have been with them... 2 weeks :P still though $42 ruffly for all that isnt so bad. BUT I think I will try for that discount. What did you ask for to get that credit. Its such a cheap voice plan anyway, I cant believe that they would half its cost!

oh was this through retentions? or just the normal csr?

[kaotic trance]

just out of curiosity, do you guys negotiate the deal first and then pick up the new phone? I'm looking to upgrade to the iphone and I spoke to a rep last week, plan was good and i think I'm just supposed to go into a store now and pick up the phone. once I'm in my plan am I able to change things afterwards?

[jnfr]

Question for you guys and gals. I am with Bell and want an iPhone which they don't have. My current plan with Bell expires soon.

If I go to Rogers and get the iPhone, do I have to get a data plan? I am thinking that because the iPhone has WiFi I wouldn't need a data plan, just voice. With WiFi, I could go to a hot spot or a hotel, etc. and access the internet and my email for free..... right?

Get the data plan to get a better deal on the iPhone. For example, add a $25 data plan and get the iPhone for $250, or add a $45 data plan and get the iPhone for $199 (example scenarios only, don't quote me on this!). You can always cancel your data plan after a bit.

But no, after that, you don't have to have a data plan. If you're going to rely purely on wifi though, you should definitely turn off the Rogers network on your phone. I think there is a setting for this on the iPhone, or you can always call in and request them to block your phone from their internet network. The reason you should do this is because if your wifi ever craps out on you, your iPhone would automatically switch to the Rogers 3G network which will charge you a pay-per-use rate and it might take you a while before you notice, or you might just get a heart attack when your next bill arrives :(

[White_S2K]

I have this on my plan and I called in for the data 3 days back .. do you think this is good or should I call in to get more free ??

250 mins
weekend/eve after 6
caller id
voicemail
500 texts / 50 picture / 50 video
rogers to rogers

all that for 20 dollars

and then the other day I added 1 gig of data for 15.

you guys think this is good or should I call in tonight and ***** ?

[wiebecj]

im in manitoba, so they have the megatime $10 plan. They gave me $5 credit for my voice plan, technically its a megatime $5 plan now lol

voice plan = $10 - $5credit = $5
data + value pack = $30 - $10 credit = $20

$5 (voice plan) + $20 (data/value pack + SAF ($6.95+0.50) = 32.45 + tax = $36.35

sweet plan, concidering ive been with rogers just under a year!

I have the exact same deal - except i also have a free 125 long distance minutes on top of it :-) But I'm also in Manitoba. I've been with Rogers for many years though (6 or 7?)

[boonjaca]

I have this on my plan and I called in for the data 3 days back .. do you think this is good or should I call in to get more free ??

250 mins
weekend/eve after 6
caller id
voicemail
500 texts / 50 picture / 50 video
rogers to rogers

all that for 20 dollars

and then the other day I added 1 gig of data for 15.

you guys think this is good or should I call in tonight and ***** ?


Did you call retentions?

[CatDog]

SAF can be waved for 1 year periods at a time if a floor manager approves of it

[murjaan]

SAF can be waved for 1 year periods at a time if a floor manager approves of it

Anyone able to get 1 year waved for SAF:-0. ~~almost $95 a year

[CatDog]

^ Yep I did

[Deevusone]

I spoke to a wireless data CSR and ask about the $10 dollar credit off the $30 data package, and they shot me down.

[Kaitlyn]

Anyone able to get 1 year waved for SAF:-0. ~~almost $95 a year

Yep, I have it waived for 1 year at a time for the duration of my contract...

[CatDog]

I dont know why nobody is using Kaitlyns print screen of her invoice..

One of the best tools to use to negotiate your plan

[Kaitlyn]

I dont know why nobody is using Kaitlyns print screen of her invoice..

One of the best tools to use to negotiate your plan

heh how so? they dont match plans and discounts or features are based on situation a ;lot of the time

[EXV373]

Get the data plan to get a better deal on the iPhone. For example, add a $25 data plan and get the iPhone for $250, or add a $45 data plan and get the iPhone for $199 (example scenarios only, don't quote me on this!). You can always cancel your data plan after a bit.

But no, after that, you don't have to have a data plan. If you're going to rely purely on wifi though, you should definitely turn off the Rogers network on your phone. I think there is a setting for this on the iPhone, or you can always call in and request them to block your phone from their internet network. The reason you should do this is because if your wifi ever craps out on you, your iPhone would automatically switch to the Rogers 3G network which will charge you a pay-per-use rate and it might take you a while before you notice, or you might just get a heart attack when your next bill arrives :(

There is only one slight problem, when you sign up for data you are most likely locked in for 3 years and to break the data contract will cost you $100 (i think)

[EXV373]

im in manitoba, so they have the megatime $10 plan. They gave me $5 credit for my voice plan, technically its a megatime $5 plan now lol

voice plan = $10 - $5credit = $5
data + value pack = $30 - $10 credit = $20

$5 (voice plan) + $20 (data/value pack + SAF ($6.95+0.50) = 32.45 + tax = $36.35

sweet plan, concidering ive been with rogers just under a year!

that is what i thought, lol..you guys are so lucky

[southnam]

Plan Update: Called in again to confirm my plan and got my whole value pack credited by the nice rep :)

300 Weekday Minutes
Unlimited Incoming
Unlimited Eve/wkds at 6
Unlimited Network Calling (Rogers to Rogers, Rogers to Fido, Rogers to rogers home phone and prepaid)
100 Canadian LD Minutes
Enhanced Voicemail
Call Display with Name Display2
10,000 Sent Text Messages
1,000 Sent Picture & Video Messages
Mobile Backup3
WhoCalled™
___________________________________________
All for $25+SAF+911 Fee and taxes

It was $30 before but they give me another credit of $5, now hopefully they don't edit my account. But when I asked the rep if I was allowed to have all these credits she put me on hold, and confirmed that she did speak to her supervisor and due to my account revenue I was allowed. Hopefully she wasn't BS'ing me :D


Wow, I have 5 months left on Telus and would pay off my contract if I was able to get this. Are you on a contract then and did they offer you a phone?

[CatDog]

heh how so? they dont match plans and discounts or features are based on situation a ;lot of the time

^ I didn't get a price match, but I got some of your discounts, in combination with the ones I had already existing on my account.

I owe you a coffee to say the least, you made my deal I had with them go from a "smoking deal".. to a "robbery of ROGERS" :)

[Kaitlyn]

coffee to say the least, you made my deal I had with them go from a "smoking deal".. to a "robbery of ROGERS" :)

I don't drink coffee... yuck!

:P

[southnam]

I just called Telus with this, since I am a Telus Mobility customer, and she almost matched it. $48.08 per month taxes in, with unlimited data instead of 500 MB.

I'm with Telus too and may continue with them but was wondering, what phone did they offer you. The turnoff for me is that telus disables their wi-fi on their phones.

[invisible]

Wow I'm so happy I switched to Rogers.. I just signed YESTERDAY, and I called them and without any bitching or complaining they gave me 100 bonus minutes and reduced the cost of my plan..

300 Daytime minutes
6pm evenings & weekends
10,000 texts, pics, video messages
Call Display
Voicemail 10
500MB Data
For $47.50 a month + $6.95 + $0.75

So in total $55.20 (my math could be wrong) a month, instead of the $70 I was paying when I signed up yesterday..

[Stinger]

I've talked to 3 CSR's now who won't budge on the $30 value plan.

I am trying to redo my whole plan as currently I'm stuck:
100wkday
1000 eve/wkd
Unl Inc.

for $25 - ick

I had a great plan a while back, but got a land line and didn't need the cell

I am now trying to snag the BB Bold for $99 (account tagged for it) upgrade the voice plan AND get the $30 data pack for $20, but they won't do anything for me

The best offer I got so far was:
$17.50 EPP
+
$15 for Unlimited Inc
+
$30 for Data

$15 for unlimited inc! What kind of rip off is that! All the plans used to have unlimited incoming, now it is a separate product?

Any tips?

[mattchew008]

Hi I was wondering if you could get this without a voice plan?

I just spoke to retention and managed to get myself an iPhone (currently using a N95-3) and wanted to know if I could get that package without voice and put it on the phone.

I have a spare SIM card in my house somewhere (not activated), but does anyone know if I could do something like this?

[invisible]

So revamped my plan yet again..

300 daytime minutes
Unlimited calling after 6pm w/ free weekends
10,000 text messages
10,000 picture/video messages
Call Display
Voicemail
WhoCalled
500MB Data

ALL of this for $37.50 + $6.95 SAF + $0.75 911 Fee

In total it's just under $50 a month including SAF and taxes!

[alimk]

Just called in yesterday, my plan is the following:

350 Daytime minutes
My 10 - Any 10 people anywhere in canada (unlimited calling+text) - 40 Dollar Base plan
unlimited incoming calls - Free with student plan
500 Bonus Overtime Minutes - free with student plan
unlimited rogers to rogers (credited 5$)
1000 LD minutes (credited 5$)
Evenings and weekends - 9 PM - 8 AM
CID
VVM
10000 TXT/MMS
500 MB of data

the total for the value pack came to 30 dollars, but the representative gave me 10 dollars off plus i had a data credit of 15 dollars so only paying 5 dollars more for text messaging, VVM, CID and 500 MB of data

Total is 40+5+SAF+911+Tax = total comes out to around 59 dollars

[Crimzaelus]

I just got off the phone with a female CSR and she was really nice about switching my plan from the $15 Data Plan with only 2MB to...

$30 Value Pack w/ $10 credit
10000 SMS
10000 MMS
Caller ID
Who Called
Voicemail
Unlimited Personal Email-ing

(I couldn't get the 500MB with the $10 credit, but she was able to offer the unlimited email, so I just took it.)
Do you guys think I should've pushed harder for the 500MB instead of unlimited email?

So right now, my bill includes:
$20 Voice Plan
250 Daytime Minutes
Unlimited Evenings and Weekends (starting at 8pm)
Unlimited Incoming (credited)
Rogers 2 Rogers (credited)
100 Long Distance Minutes

And the $30 value pack - $10 credit = $20

My total comes up to...(includes SAF, 911)
47.45 + tax = $54 (approx.)

Good deal?

[EXV373]

Hi I was wondering if you could get this without a voice plan?

I just spoke to retention and managed to get myself an iPhone (currently using a N95-3) and wanted to know if I could get that package without voice and put it on the phone.

I have a spare SIM card in my house somewhere (not activated), but does anyone know if I could do something like this?

I think you can...but still have to pay for SAF for the plan, if that is the case not sure if it is worth it then assuming it is at least $30 plan with $7.5 SAF with taxes its alittle more than $40. If you make any calls off the phone it is either 30cent or $1 a min a call.

[Crimzaelus]

Sweet, was able to switch my Unlimited Personal Email with the 500MB that most of the people here have, and I still got the $10 credit off the $30 value pack.
But I was wondering, if i use Instant Messaging, does it count towards my 500mb data? even if i'm on WiFi??

[soblecram]

Surprise.... Got my bill, and they did not credit the $10 on the Unl Email plan...
Guess a phone call is in order on monday to try and discuss this. Might see if they can switch it to the 500mb plan (only used 2144K in 20 days) and keep the discount...

[soblecram]

Sweet, was able to switch my Unlimited Personal Email with the 500MB that most of the people here have, and I still got the $10 credit off the $30 value pack.
But I was wondering, if i use Instant Messaging, does it count towards my 500mb data? even if i'm on WiFi??

what i was told last week was that any data via wifi you are not billed for; it is only the WAP (or rogers handled data) that you are tracked and billed for.

(I have been running UMA like crazy at home, have been using data like it is going out of style, and only billed data for the 3 apps that I downloaded from Rogers - GTalk, Yahoo messenger and MSN messenger - which are free downloads by the way if you have Unl Pers Email....)

[johnm347]

i got the 500mb data package for $20 w/ personal email, now my plan is even better.

250 daytime mins
free in network calling
unlimited early evenings and weekends
caller ID/name display
enhanced voice mail
who called
unlimited personal email and IM
500mb of data
10,000 txt msgs
10,000 pic/vid msgs
saf+911

comes up to 36.34 after taxes :)


Is this with an iPhone or BB?

[ShaTR]

got my bill, and they didn't put the 33.3% bundle discount on. Furthermore, i called in, and i get attitude about it. Even though it was promised to me, this rep keeps saying i can't have teh 33% bundle discount. What a lier!!!!!!

I have interaction numbers and full convorsation records but nothing.

On top of that, they won't give me my 6GB back.

crooks!!

[hoon]

got my bill, and they didn't put the 33.3% bundle discount on. Furthermore, i called in, and i get attitude about it. Even though it was promised to me, this rep keeps saying i can't have teh 33% bundle discount. What a lier!!!!!!

I have interaction numbers and full convorsation records but nothing.

On top of that, they won't give me my 6GB back.

crooks!!

are you speaking to the data department? reg reps ftl...data reps ftw.

[CatDog]

you have to speak to data retention reps, otherwise you are going to fail

[tonyso68]

thanks.

just switched from 30/6G plan to the 30 dollar plan. was great!

now i got CID etc.

and she said i got discount for the 30 dollar everymonth as well, so i am paying less than 30!

thanks!

[ShaTR]

you have to speak to data retention reps, otherwise you are going to fail

not sure how to get to the "data" retentions dept. I have 3 rogers services, so i usualy deal with consolodated customer relations dept.

who should i be askin to speak to or what number shall i call??

TIA :)

[trisle604]

is the 20$ package still going on?

[IceQue]

Yes it is.

[trisle604]

Well here is what I got , I've been calling in and switching my plan atleast 6 times in the last 2 months.I'm finally settled I think.

250 Anytime minutes
Evening and weekends 6pm
CID
Voicemail
10ktext etc
500mb data

total including S&F + taxes

32.50 ^__^ , the girl I spoke to at retentions was very shocked at how much credits I have.She said she is suppose to remove atleast one of them , but wont.She said I have a total of $30 credit.

[deals4every1]

Well here is what I got , I've been calling in and switching my plan atleast 6 times in the last 2 months.I'm finally settled I think.

250 Anytime minutes
Evening and weekends 6pm
CID
Voicemail
10ktext etc
500mb data

total including S&F + taxes

32.50 ^__^ , the girl I spoke to at retentions was very shocked at how much credits I have.She said she is suppose to remove atleast one of them , but wont.She said I have a total of $30 credit.


Can you provide more details on which number to call (for those data reps) and how to ask for those deals?
Thanks!!

[Phoenix88]

Can you put these data plans on a plan that already has CID/VM for free?

[felixmo]

has anybody still been able to get the $10 credit for the $30 data value pack?

[Think]

Rogers can kiss my proverbial @**

[wiebecj]

Yup, I got my bill the other day and it does have my $10 credit on it (re-occurring for 3 years) I got it from the data dept. If they told you it's a 33.3% discount, you're not going to have it - it has to be a separate reoccurring credit.

[felixmo]

Yup, I got my bill the other day and it does have my $10 credit on it (re-occurring for 3 years) I got it from the data dept. If they told you it's a 33.3% discount, you're not going to have it - it has to be a separate reoccurring credit.

thanks, but can you tell me how you asked for this?

also, what's the phone number for the data dept.

i've called about this many times using different phone numbers from rogers website, and everytime i get redirected to all the depts. except for data:(

[willeh]

I had to wait today to change it since its the beginning of my billing cycle. I had 6gb data plan and didn't really use it much so this is a change for me.

[wiebecj]

thanks, but can you tell me how you asked for this?

also, what's the phone number for the data dept.

i've called about this many times using different phone numbers from rogers website, and everytime i get redirected to all the depts. except for data:(

I just asked about the blackberry plan and if it would work on my iphone (which i knew it wouldn't). I asked if I could get the discount on the iphone plan, and she said, sure. The data dept phone number is in this thread somewhere - don't remember it off the top of my head.

[GMMTC]

Ugh, I tried the data retentions department a few times and they won't budge on the discounted iphone 500mb value plan. And on top of that you guys are getting further discounts? I don't understand...

[mcg]

I just asked about the blackberry plan and if it would work on my iphone (which i knew it wouldn't). I asked if I could get the discount on the iphone plan, and she said, sure. The data dept phone number is in this thread somewhere - don't remember it off the top of my head.

The blackberry plan does work on the iPhone though, doesn't it?

I had both iPhone 3G and BB Javelin on the 500MB BIS and both had 3G and EDGE data access respectively.

[BootsJessie]

Ugh, I tried the data retentions department a few times and they won't budge on the discounted iphone 500mb value plan. And on top of that you guys are getting further discounts? I don't understand...

How much is the discounted phone and plan that you're referring to?

[Craig]

The blackberry plan does work on the iPhone though, doesn't it?

I had both iPhone 3G and BB Javelin on the 500MB BIS and both had 3G and EDGE data access respectively.

Can anyone confirm this?

[the brother]

thanks, but can you tell me how you asked for this?

also, what's the phone number for the data dept.

(

1-866-931-DATA (3282)

when the automated attendant asks "how can i help you today" say cancel my phone.

this should direct the call to 'data retentions' ;)

I have signed up 5 buddies on this plan in the last month (paired with the $17.50 EPP for voice). 3 of them scored 8900 curves, 2 of them got Bolds on HUPs. everyone is happy and finally there is a rogers promotion that is RFD worthy.

[wiebecj]

The blackberry plan does work on the iPhone though, doesn't it?

I had both iPhone 3G and BB Javelin on the 500MB BIS and both had 3G and EDGE data access respectively.

The iphone will work with the 500MB blackberry data plan, but will not work on the discounted (by $10) "unlimited email" plan. It was this plan that I referenced to being $20, and asked if I could get the iphone plan for the same price.

[bedaweed]

If i were to go to The Source/Futureshop/Bestbuy can i still get this plan in store ($30 Data Value Pack)? and does anyone know if you can get the EPP 17.50 in story or by phone only.

[Hahutzy]

If i were to go to The Source/Futureshop/Bestbuy can i still get this plan in store ($30 Data Value Pack)? and does anyone know if you can get the EPP 17.50 in story or by phone only.

Similar question.

Is it possible to get a plan like this:
$17.50 EPP plan
$13.20 (20*2/3) 20 dollar value plan
$7.00 Unlimited web browsing

Can a plan like this be gotten by phone? Or in store?
Will anything in this plan be incompatible with a Nokie 5310?

[bedaweed]

DAMN!!!:@

I ordered my phone today and she said there was no credit...anyone know how i can get it when i actually get my phone.

[bmm34]

1-866-931-DATA (3282)

when the automated attendant asks "how can i help you today" say cancel my phone.

this should direct the call to 'data retentions' ;)

I have signed up 5 buddies on this plan in the last month (paired with the $17.50 EPP for voice). 3 of them scored 8900 curves, 2 of them got Bolds on HUPs. everyone is happy and finally there is a rogers promotion that is RFD worthy.

What does HUP stand for?

[Kaitlyn]

What does HUP stand for?

Hardware upgrade plan/program/pricing (people use those interchangeably it seems)

[chronos]

What does HUP stand for?

Hardware Upgrade Program/Plan

[Hahutzy]

Anyone who can shed some light on my question above, please do so. It would be greatly appreciated.

[CatDog]

why are you guys going in store when you can call and speak to the people that can actually hook you up. The store people can do nothing...

Some of the features you guys got are amazing.. but I don't think anybodys beat my deal price wise. I'll scan my bill when it arrives :)

PS. Got my Bold free and activation waved if anybody is struggling with that, it's possible.

[Kaitlyn]

why are you guys going in store when you can call and speak to the people that can actually hook you up. The store people can do nothing...

Some of the features you guys got are amazing.. but I don't think anybodys beat my deal price wise. I'll scan my bill when it arrives :)

PS. Got my Bold free and activation waved if anybody is struggling with that, it's possible.

What's your plan?

[CatDog]

a mighty good deal

[invisible]

Similar question.

Is it possible to get a plan like this:
$17.50 EPP plan
$13.20 (20*2/3) 20 dollar value plan
$7.00 Unlimited web browsing

Can a plan like this be gotten by phone? Or in store?
Will anything in this plan be incompatible with a Nokie 5310?

No, the data for smartphones is not the $7.00 one. Typically data for smartphones runs at $30 alone, so this $30 bundle is a steal. Just go for the $30 bundle instead of the $20.

[confused]

Has anyone converted from the unlimited mobile (WAP) browsing to the 500mb plan? any discounts?

[CatDog]

just get the 33% off so you get it for $20

[confused]

just get the 33% off so you get it for $20

sounds meh.. i'm getting $15 off with the value pack consisting of vm, cid, wap browsing.. if I switch to this $30 plan, the best I can do is $10 off instead of $15 eh?

[sci05]

has anyone received their first bill for the new data package?

just got mine and the breakdown was a mess. no idea what's going on with it.

i got all these weird discounts
and the bb data value package is written at being $29 instead of $30
also i got the EPP plan, but the cost is only $16.92. strange stuff

and instead of getting a $10 discount, i got a bunch of wierd discounts worth $6.xxx (teleserve discount or something like that)and $7.xx

[Kaitlyn]

has anyone received their first bill for the new data package?

just got mine and the breakdown was a mess. no idea what's going on with it.

i got all these weird discounts
and the bb data value package is written at being $29 instead of $30
also i got the EPP plan, but the cost is only $16.92. strange stuff

and instead of getting a $10 discount, i got a bunch of wierd discounts worth $6.xxx (teleserve discount or something like that)and $7.xx

It's because it is prorated. Any of the changes you made are in the middle of your billing cycle, so you're getting charged a portion of it based on the number of days left in your billing cycle.

Whenever you make changes, the bill always looks extremely messed up.

[4Sure]

Hi, does anyone know when the Epp plan ends?

And is it possible to change my current voice plan to the Epp + pair it with my 6gb data?

Thanx.

[25jai]

i got my bill, and totally got gypped, with no $10 credit off the $30 data value plan. When i spoke to the rep who did the change for me, i asked her specifically that it is $30 data plan minus $10 credit = $20 for it, she was like, yes it is. And then i asked her wat the breakdown of my bill would look like, she was like it will be $40 dollars ($20 dollars for the voice plan + $20 for the data plan, plus a bunch of other credits INCLUDING the $10 credit on the data plan) plus SAF and 911, which should be like 47 something. So After tax it should be 53 something. Well my bill came as 65 something.

Where should i call to to talk about this issue? will they give me backt hat $10 credit that i was offered for?

[sandals99]

We currently don't have a rogers plan and my wife won a blackberry bold. So i saw the data value plan that has 10,000 msgs, plus some other items and the 500mb of data for $20(30-10credit). Now in terms of a voice plan, what sort deals should i be looking to get and is it best to go into a rogers store or should i phone in?

thanks,

[Magoomba]

Hi all,

I called in cuz my contract is over with Rogers.
Was able to negotiate a decent voice plan with them but then when I ask them about this $30 data value plan - $10 discount, nobody knows anything about it.
They said that the 33.3% discount is off OTHER additional services, not a discount off the data plan itself.
So I'm looking at $57/month (after 911/SAF) but before taxes.

And the other thing that peed me off is that 16GB iPhone would be $349 PLUS $35 admin fee.
The guy claims the fee is charged onto them by a 3rd party, so they have to pass it on.

Anyone able to get the data plan with the $10 discount, 16GB iPhone for $299 and NO admin fee????

Thanks!!

[Hahutzy]

If I get a retention plan with a Nokia 5310, should I bother getting the 500MB? Can a Nokia 5310 even use that?
Should I just go with the $7 unlimited on-screen browsing instead?
Or do neither work on a Nokia 5310?

[deal4you]

i got my bill, and totally got gypped, with no $10 credit off the $30 data value plan. When i spoke to the rep who did the change for me, i asked her specifically that it is $30 data plan minus $10 credit = $20 for it, she was like, yes it is. And then i asked her wat the breakdown of my bill would look like, she was like it will be $40 dollars ($20 dollars for the voice plan + $20 for the data plan, plus a bunch of other credits INCLUDING the $10 credit on the data plan) plus SAF and 911, which should be like 47 something. So After tax it should be 53 something. Well my bill came as 65 something.

Where should i call to to talk about this issue? will they give me backt hat $10 credit that i was offered for?
Did you ask your CSR to write down the details in your file especially $20 data + $20 voice + SAF + 911 + tax? If it was written down, you will have a better chance of getting the credit. Call retention and talk calmly. Be sure to treat the CSR nicely. If you do not get any where with the first CSR, just thank the CSR and call next day.

[invisible]

If I get a retention plan with a Nokia 5310, should I bother getting the 500MB? Can a Nokia 5310 even use that?
Should I just go with the $7 unlimited on-screen browsing instead?
Or do neither work on a Nokia 5310?

500mb is going to be useless for you. That package only applies to WM and BB devices. You can get the $7 browser though!

[julian22]

1-866-931-DATA (3282)

when the automated attendant asks "how can i help you today" say cancel my phone.

this should direct the call to 'data retentions' ;)



correct on this. calling the data retention # is much better. call the number above and you should receive:
- faster service &
- more knowledgeable CSRs

[CatDog]

^ that is the data number

[keifer]

well just got my bill yesterday, I got the 10 dollar credit for 3 years and they gave me my first month free for the 30$ iphone data/value pack.

[tdott]

I've been offered this:

$17.50 Plan.
+ 50 extra daytime minutes
+ 100min Canada Long Distance
+ Rogers to Rogers Calling

$30 Data Value Pack - $5 Credit each month.
10,000 SMS
10,000 Video+Picture MMS
CallerID + Name Display
WhoCalled
500MB Data

+ an iPhone 3G 8gb Black for $149!
but i have to pay $35 fee.

Surprised i got the iPhone so cheap, i thought bcus of the plan being <$30 i'd have to pay 199+50.

I think i am going to jump on it, i can't get them to budge and give me more credit, i wouldn't even hestiate if it was $10 monthly credit.

Works out to:
$17.50 + $30 - $5 = $42.50
+6.95 + .50 = $49.95 + tax

[CatDog]

they can give you an extra $10 credit.

..hell they can give you an extra $10, and a $15 plus the 33% off the data plan ;)

[raxen]

How is everyone getting credits on the 30 dollar BB Data Value package?

I just got the following - 6 months till contract is over too

99 dollars for BB Bold + 3 months unlimited internet + -15/month for first 3 months (I got this presidents letter offer)

17.50 EPP Plan
200 daytime mins
6pm evening/weekends

30 BB Data Value Package

I've tried 3 reps already, all wouldn't budge on giving me additional credits... sigh...

[nikonwhore]

yeah i got my bill yesterday- it specifically states that i will have 10 credits off for 3 years on the bill.

the bill was totally effed though cause they switched mid billing period so i have half payments everywhere.

[chenwaa123]

Hi Everyone

I called Rogers today and they confirmed that my account has been flagged for the $99 BB Bold. They advised that I will need to add $20 more in services to qualify (my current bill is $38.45 incl taxes/fees for 200min, VM, caller ID, calls after 8pm)

I'm not sure what the rogers agent was offering as I only called to see if the package was available to me. She advised my new total would be $63.45 incl taxes/fees but its seems everyone is getting a much better deal. I really only want the phone and email. I've had my contract for over 4 years which includes 2 phones on a corporate plan (which seems useless now).

What happens if I add the servies and then removed them in a few months, is this treated like a cancellation? Will they charge me to remove services.

Thanks ahead of time for any advice.

[da_hool]

Hi Everyone

I called Rogers today and they confirmed that my account has been flagged for the $99 BB Bold. They advised that I will need to add $20 more in services to qualify (my current bill is $38.45 incl taxes/fees for 200min, VM, caller ID, calls after 8pm)

I'm not sure what the rogers agent was offering as I only called to see if the package was available to me. She advised my new total would be $63.45 incl taxes/fees but its seems everyone is getting a much better deal. I really only want the phone and email. I've had my contract for over 4 years which includes 2 phones on a corporate plan (which seems useless now).

What happens if I add the servies and then removed them in a few months, is this treated like a cancellation? Will they charge me to remove services.

Thanks ahead of time for any advice.

Remove individual Caller ID and Voicemail and add the $20 BlackBerry Messaging pack (includes Email, IM, SMS, MMS, Voicemail, and Call Display). All you need to do is add a minimum $15 Data plan to your existing plan to qualify, + a 3 year committment. Also, the $99 bold deal expires Dec 31 so act fast.

[chenwaa123]

Thanks for info. I better do this today then.

[chenwaa123]

Remove individual Caller ID and Voicemail and add the $20 BlackBerry Messaging pack (includes Email, IM, SMS, MMS, Voicemail, and Call Display). All you need to do is add a minimum $15 Data plan to your existing plan to qualify, + a 3 year committment. Also, the $99 bold deal expires Dec 31 so act fast.

Success!

My previous plan was:

200 wkday/unltd evenings/wkends: $20
CVP: $11
911: $0.50
SAF: $6.95

Monthly Credit: $5
Total: $33.45

NOW

275 wkday/unltd evenings/wkends: $20
BB Bold: $99
BB package for email, not data: $20
911: $0.50
SAF: $6.95

Monthly Credit: $5
Total: $42.45

And they told me the deal has been extended and is on until March 31, 2009

[computerdan]

FYI, this is the deal that I got...

- 250 minutes + 50 bonus minutes per month
- unlimited evening and weekends from 5pm
- unlimited incoming calls
- unlimited rogers to rogers calling
- 100 minutes Canadian long distance
- caller ID
- who called
- enhanced voice mail
- 500MB data
- 10000 SMS
- 10000 MMS

...all for $47.45 plus taxes. I had to commit to another 3 years. Just so you know, I'm also 6 months away from my current end-of-contract, so they're definitely open to giving you lots of stuff just to get you to renew.

Also got 4 months of service credits (4x$20=$80) when I buy my next phone, either BB or iPhone.

How I did it: I called 611 from my cell (free call) and stated 'cancel my service' at the initial voice prompt. You get immediately transferred to their customer care (cancellations) department which has access to additional discounts and plans compared to the standard incoming calls department. I was nice and courteous at all times, called and thanked the rep by name, etc. She was great in fact.

Good luck!

[dextor]

I upgraded a BOLD yesterday with the $30 500mb plan. This morning Rogers sent me an SMS telling me "[I] have incurred $25 of charges for data not included in [my] on-device mobile browsing plan"...

They're closed today so no reps...

can anyone suggest wtf happend here? a mistake perhaps?

GPS use? downloading google apps? that's pretty much all I did, plus the usual e-mailing, texting, BIS, etc.

[shopper-X]

I upgraded a BOLD yesterday with the $30 500mb plan. This morning Rogers sent me an SMS telling me "[I] have incurred $25 of charges for data not included in [my] on-device mobile browsing plan"...

They're closed today so no reps...

can anyone suggest wtf happend here? a mistake perhaps?

GPS use? downloading google apps? that's pretty much all I did, plus the usual e-mailing, texting, BIS, etc.

Happened to me too when I switched last month.
I got a $37.xx credit because I understood that once the plan changed I could start using the other APN's, not just GoRogers. You have to wait till midnight to use a new data plan, it's not instant. Call up the data department and they should credit your account.

[LEAFS83]

Hey guys,

Managed to score this plan...

17.50 - EPP Plan (w/ a lot of extras)

200 Minutes + 150 Bonus Minutes = 350 Minutes
Call Waiting
Conference Calling
Unlimited Network Calling (Fee waived - I think just for the 3 yrs)
Unlimited Weekends & Evenings (6pm)

$20 Data Value Pack (Really $30)

Caller ID
Visiaul Voicemail
10,000 Sent Text Msg / Unlimited Incoming
10,000 Sent Multimedia Msg’s
Who Called (Personally I don’t really like this but hey if it’s free why not)
500 MB

TOTAL : $37.50 + SAF + TAX

I got everything you see here originally with only 250 mins and Rogers to Rogers BUT with some mix up’s they included the extra 100 mins and Network calling instead of Rogers-Rogers.

Activation fee was also waived and iPhone purchased for $199.99 w/ a 3 yr contract.

[dmpP]

FYI, this is the deal that I got...

- 250 minutes + 50 bonus minutes per month
- unlimited evening and weekends from 5pm
- unlimited incoming calls
- unlimited rogers to rogers calling
- 100 minutes Canadian long distance
- caller ID
- who called
- enhanced voice mail
- 500MB data
- 10000 SMS
- 10000 MMS

...all for $47.45 plus taxes. I had to commit to another 3 years. Just so you know, I'm also 6 months away from my current end-of-contract, so they're definitely open to giving you lots of stuff just to get you to renew.

Also got 4 months of service credits (4x$20=$80) when I buy my next phone, either BB or iPhone.

How I did it: I called 611 from my cell (free call) and stated 'cancel my service' at the initial voice prompt. You get immediately transferred to their customer care (cancellations) department which has access to additional discounts and plans compared to the standard incoming calls department. I was nice and courteous at all times, called and thanked the rep by name, etc. She was great in fact.

Good luck!

what phone do you have? all the reps that I've spoken with said that the $30-$10 plan is only for BB's... I've got an iPhone... there's apparently no promo for $10 off the $30 for the iPhone version

[computerdan]

what phone do you have? all the reps that I've spoken with said that the $30-$10 plan is only for BB's... I've got an iPhone... there's apparently no promo for $10 off the $30 for the iPhone version

I have the BB Curve 8310. However, the plan will also work with the iPhone...they just switch the EVM to VVM instead. Everything else remains the same.

[computerdan]

Hey guys,

Managed to score this plan...

17.50 - EPP Plan (w/ a lot of extras)

200 Minutes + 150 Bonus Minutes = 350 Minutes
Call Waiting
Conference Calling
Unlimited Network Calling (Fee waived - I think just for the 3 yrs)
Unlimited Weekends & Evenings (6pm)

$20 Data Value Pack (Really $30)

Caller ID
Visiaul Voicemail
10,000 Sent Text Msg / Unlimited Incoming
10,000 Sent Multimedia Msg’s
Who Called (Personally I don’t really like this but hey if it’s free why not)
500 MB

TOTAL : $37.50 + SAF + TAX

I got everything you see here originally with only 250 mins and Rogers to Rogers BUT with some mix up’s they included the extra 100 mins and Network calling instead of Rogers-Rogers.

Activation fee was also waived and iPhone purchased for $199.99 w/ a 3 yr contract.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think 'Network calling' IS 'Rogers to Rogers'. This includes all calls to Rogers cell phones and Rogers Home phones.

[weedb0y]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think 'Network calling' IS 'Rogers to Rogers'. This includes all calls to Rogers cell phones and Rogers Home phones.

Network calling includes Fido as well.

[KAN]

If i were to go to The Source/Futureshop/Bestbuy can i still get this plan in store ($30 Data Value Pack)? and does anyone know if you can get the EPP 17.50 in story or by phone only.

I got my iphone from futureshop with the epp 17.50$, 30$ data value (with cid,vm...)

I did not have much success by phone until now, spoke to 2 csr and the plans offered were less than stellar. With my plan I get unlimited everything for 3 months. After that I will switch to the 80$ voice and data plan in order to get free incoming.

P.S. If anybody is looking: you can get unlimited outgoing if you have my5 or free incoming plan by subscribing to this independent service ( for 10$/month, works with ALL carriers): http://www.novoticplus.com/mobilimax_fr.html

Note: I have not tried them yet. So check them out before signing.

[CatDog]

does anybody have the EPP AND the 1000 cdn long distance?

[jon604]

what phone do you have? all the reps that I've spoken with said that the $30-$10 plan is only for BB's... I've got an iPhone... there's apparently no promo for $10 off the $30 for the iPhone version

plan is the same price.. i had no problem getting the iphone data value pack with the $10 credit

[Deevusone]

We currently don't have a rogers plan and my wife won a blackberry bold. So i saw the data value plan that has 10,000 msgs, plus some other items and the 500mb of data for $20(30-10credit). Now in terms of a voice plan, what sort deals should i be looking to get and is it best to go into a rogers store or should i phone in?

thanks,

did you see the $20 (w/ 500mb data) plan on the Rogers website? b/c i didn't see it. I see it as $30.

[Medici]

Hey guys,

Managed to score this plan...

17.50 - EPP Plan (w/ a lot of extras)

200 Minutes + 150 Bonus Minutes = 350 Minutes
Call Waiting
Conference Calling
Unlimited Network Calling (Fee waived - I think just for the 3 yrs)
Unlimited Weekends & Evenings (6pm)

$20 Data Value Pack (Really $30)

Caller ID
Visiaul Voicemail
10,000 Sent Text Msg / Unlimited Incoming
10,000 Sent Multimedia Msg’s
Who Called (Personally I don’t really like this but hey if it’s free why not)
500 MB

TOTAL : $37.50 + SAF + TAX

I got everything you see here originally with only 250 mins and Rogers to Rogers BUT with some mix up’s they included the extra 100 mins and Network calling instead of Rogers-Rogers.

Activation fee was also waived and iPhone purchased for $199.99 w/ a 3 yr contract.

Thanks for this post, i called using this information and obtained the exact same plan. only difference being that I got unlimited data for the first 3 months and then 500mb after that.

[Jeff146]

does anybody have the EPP AND the 1000 cdn long distance?

Yes I would like to know too. I wanted to add this to my plan but I was unsuccessful.

[CatDog]

if we both were, guess that gives us a definite answer.

I got 100 minutes anyways credited, so I'm happy.

[Jeff146]

Darn maybe I can speak to them and add the MY5 Canada Wide and get partial credit on that.

[rationalxde]

Hey guys,

Managed to score this plan...

17.50 - EPP Plan (w/ a lot of extras)

200 Minutes + 150 Bonus Minutes = 350 Minutes
Call Waiting
Conference Calling
Unlimited Network Calling (Fee waived - I think just for the 3 yrs)
Unlimited Weekends & Evenings (6pm)

$20 Data Value Pack (Really $30)

Caller ID
Visiaul Voicemail
10,000 Sent Text Msg / Unlimited Incoming
10,000 Sent Multimedia Msg’s
Who Called (Personally I don’t really like this but hey if it’s free why not)
500 MB

TOTAL : $37.50 + SAF + TAX

I got everything you see here originally with only 250 mins and Rogers to Rogers BUT with some mix up’s they included the extra 100 mins and Network calling instead of Rogers-Rogers.

Activation fee was also waived and iPhone purchased for $199.99 w/ a 3 yr contract.


What is "unlimited networking calling"? Thanks!

[shopper-X]

What is "unlimited networking calling"? Thanks!

With Unlimited Network Calling you'll be able to call any local Rogers Wireless, Rogers Home Phone or Fido customer at no charge.

Complimentary local calling from Rogers Wireless to Rogers Wireless
Complimentary local calling from Rogers Wireless to Fido Wireless
Complimentary local calling from Rogers Wireless to Rogers Home Phone

[luphim]

I went to rogers online today and switched from the $15 personal email plan to the $30 BB data value pack...

I have two questions:

Does anyone know if the 33.3% disc (under discounts below) is how they make the $30 plan into the $20 plan?

What is "exact pricing" "Cdn Corp LD" and Canada to US LD"...discounted LD rates?

My Current Price Plan
Corporate Business Plan - $18.00

* 200 Wkday/Unltd Wkend
* Unltd Evenings

Additional Services

* Detailed Billing
* Exact Pricing
* Network Features *
* Cdn Corporate Long Distance
* Canada to US Long Distance
* 10000 Picture or Video Msgs.
* 10000 Sent/Unl.Received Txt
* BlackBerry (BIS) Svc 500MB

Additional Charges**

* Unltd Evenings - $5.00 - Monthly
* System Access Fee - $6.95 - Monthly - What is this?
* 911 Emergency Svc Access Fee - $0.50 - Monthly

Discount(s)

* One- time data usage credit - To be removed on 01/02/2009
* Enhanced Voicemail Credit - To be removed on 02/01/2009
* 33.3% Value Pack Add-on Disc.


My Current Wireless Essentials

Essential Compatible Hardware
(based on your Rogers network history)
$30 Data Value Pack (for BlackBerry devices)

[nikonwhore]

so im pretty sure thats not what makes it 20 bucks. on my phone bill it specifically states 10 dollar credit for the next 3 years. from what other posters have stated, that 33.3percent goes towards additional value packs not the bb data plan.

[Hahutzy]

Has anyone tried talking them into waiving SAF + 911?

[thebat88]

When does this offer expire?
I called in today and try to upgrade to a BOLD, and they are saying the system is not showing any promo on my account and it expired on Dec 31, 2008.

(I called the Data retention#)

[bembol]

I was just at Costco, thinking about getting the Blackberry Bold and I mentioned the $30 plan.

Instead I got quoted $55 plus taxes? There's a $100 Costco Cash Back.

[chenwaa123]

When does this offer expire?
I called in today and try to upgrade to a BOLD, and they are saying the system is not showing any promo on my account and it expired on Dec 31, 2008.

(I called the Data retention#)

When I called they said March 31st 2009

[StylishP]

What is "exact pricing" "Cdn Corp LD" and Canada to US LD"...discounted LD rates?


exact pricing is billing by the second on ur corporate plan.
ur long distance rates to canada are 10 cents per minute
15 cents per minute to the US

[bluetroll]

is it possible to get this plan without a contract?

i'm using the $15 unlimited email plan at the moment with my BB.

[choch]

currently I pay 42total a month for
250 daytime
50 bonus
evenings weekends at 6
unlimited text
voicemail, caller id, all that junk
rogers to rogers
SAS and 911

can I get all this and some data for cheaper?

[goJays]

are there any good packages for new customers that DON'T WANT an agreement contract?

[thebat88]

i called again and now they say the offer extends to Mar 31, 2009.
The rep on Saturday is a liar.

However, this is what they offer:

* 250 Anytime local minutes plus 50 bonus minutes
* Unlimited nights and weekends (9 p.m. - 7 a.m.) local calling
* 500 MB of data
* 10,000 txt msg / 10,000 picture msg
* Unlimited networking calling
* free call display

45 + SAF + 911 + tax
$99 for the bold

I said I have to think about it, what could be asked for to get more out of them? They don't even allow to carry my current credit from my current contract.

Is this good or bad deal?

Thanks

[tomtomtom]

i called again and now they say the offer extends to Mar 31, 2009.
The rep on Saturday is a liar.

However, this is what they offer:

* 250 Anytime local minutes plus 50 bonus minutes
* Unlimited nights and weekends (9 p.m. - 7 a.m.) local calling
* 500 MB of data
* 10,000 txt msg / 10,000 picture msg
* Unlimited networking calling
* free call display

45 + SAF + 911 + tax
$99 for the bold

I said I have to think about it, what could be asked for to get more out of them? They don't even allow to carry my current credit from my current contract.

Is this good or bad deal?

Thanks

Why don't you get the $17.50 plan with 30 bucks data bundle? It will come down to $37.50 + SAF + 911

17.50 is the insider bundle w/ 200WD + unlimited evening from 5 & weekend
30 bucks is 500MB BB data +10K SMS/10K MMS + EVM + CID + Whocalled (recommended to block it)
Try to demand for free network calling or at least Free R2R

[thebat88]

Why don't you get the $17.50 plan with 30 bucks data bundle? It will come down to $37.50 + SAF + 911

17.50 is the insider bundle w/ 200WD + unlimited evening from 5 & weekend
30 bucks is 500MB BB data +10K SMS/10K MMS + EVM + CID + Whocalled (recommended to block it)
Try to demand for free network calling or at least Free R2R


How do i get the 17.50 insider bundle? How I should ask for it?
I thought 17.50 + $30 = $47.50 (you have extra $10 discount somewhere?)

When I asked for the 500 MB data, they don't give me the $10 discount, the rep said it only applies to the BB personal email plan.

I spoke to retention and data dept, I think the data dept is very stiff.

Thanks

[monkey-boy]

just got an e71 for $100 and got the $17.50 + $30 bundle... couldnt get $10 off, but all I had to do was show my airmiles card to get the $17.50 plan. Guy at the rogers store knew exactly what was up and was very helpful in choosing a phone... was going to get a blackberry but he talked me into the E71 and so far I'm liking it alot.

[Jin-n-Juice]

just got an e71 for $100 and got the $17.50 + $30 bundle... couldnt get $10 off, but all I had to do was show my airmiles card to get the $17.50 plan. Guy at the rogers store knew exactly what was up and was very helpful in choosing a phone... was going to get a blackberry but he talked me into the E71 and so far I'm liking it alot.

How/why did he talk you into a E71?! I would've still gone with the Berry :cheesygri

[thebat88]

After 3 tries, finally able to get the $30 BB VP with the $10 discount.
The rep is really nice. I called and ask for the $30 data plan and she said yes right away and when I asked her about the $10 discount for new customer and she said yes too.

I asked her whether I need to renew my plan for another 3 years and she said no need and still able to offer me the BOLD for $99. Then I start asking about giving me some extra options such as Unlimited Network calling but she said that will cost me $15 but she can give me a $10 discount... But I don't really need it and so ask her if she's ok to give me Unlimited Incoming or R2R... without any hesitation, she said yes to give me Unlimited Incoming.

Now my voice plan look as follows:

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan - $20.00

* 250 Weekday Minutes
* 25 Anytime Minutes
* Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt.

* Digital Call Display Credit - To be removed on 30/12/2009
* Monthly Plan Credit - To be removed on 28/12/2009
* Incoming Calling Opt. Cr - To be removed on 04/01/2012

50 Picture or Video Msgs. - To be removed on 31/01/2009
500 Sent/Unlim Received Txt - To be removed on 31/01/2009
$5 Messaging Pack - To be removed on 31/01/2009

Somehow it didn't reflect the data plan yet... let see what happen when i receive the BB via UPS. She also waived me the admin charge.

What a nice rep compared to the previous 2 that I deal with!!

I am happy now :)

[pogs]

Has anyone had any experience switching from the BB UL email plan to a data plan with a discount?

[monkey-boy]

How/why did he talk you into a E71?! I would've still gone with the Berry :cheesygri

Hahaha really? I've never had a blackberry but in someways am regretting it because a few of my colleagues do and I miss out on the BIS. Biggest reason for me to get the E71 was having both WIFI and HSDPA along with all the free symbian stuff.

[isom3tric]

Does the unlimited IM part in the $20 plan cover BB live messenger?

[Jin-n-Juice]

Hahaha really? I've never had a blackberry but in someways am regretting it because a few of my colleagues do and I miss out on the BIS. Biggest reason for me to get the E71 was having both WIFI and HSDPA along with all the free symbian stuff.

I went from N95 to Bold and dont regret it one bit. I wouldnt have let a salesperson talk me into anything other than a bold... I'd probably walk out if he did try :) but to each his own

[Tonyshibo]

Hey guys, I currently have the N95 but want to get the BB Bold with data as it better serves my need right now. My plan right now is $25+SAF+Tax for:

250 Daytime minutes
U/L Weekends 6pm
R2R
Unlimited Incoming
1000CAN LD
$15 Value Pack

Do you think I will be able to get the $10 off for the $30 BB Value Pack and then transfer my $15 credit for the Value Pack into the BB Data Value Pack?

[dragon513]

I have about 5 months left on my 3 year contract with Rogers. Is it possible to call into retention and get the EPP and the 30 bucks data package now + an iPhone (or some sort of equivalent credit) now?

[sujat]

I have been with Rogers for 2 years now and am on a family plan with my wife.

I got through to retentions after an hour wait. I talked to this lady CSR who said that she can offer me the following :

1) for me

EPP (200 Daytime / 6 PM evenings /unl eve & weekends) 17.50
30$ 500MB BB data +10K SMS/10K MMS + EVM + CID + Whocalled
$10 credit for data plan
No R2R
+ SAF + 911 + tax

2) MY wife would get

EPP 17.50 + 11 value pkg (did not waive this for her at all) + SAF + 911 + taxes


The surprising thing is NO R2R and although i received the 99 bold offer letter, she said it would cost me 299 with a 3 yr commitment.

I asked about revenue and she said . it is around 1500$.

I think this is not good at all. What say?

[chenwaa123]

I have been with Rogers for 2 years now and am on a family plan with my wife.

I got through to retentions after an hour wait. I talked to this lady CSR who said that she can offer me the following :

1) for me

EPP (200 Daytime / 6 PM evenings /unl eve & weekends) 17.50
30$ 500MB BB data +10K SMS/10K MMS + EVM + CID + Whocalled
$10 credit for data plan
No R2R
+ SAF + 911 + tax

2) MY wife would get

EPP 17.50 + 11 value pkg (did not waive this for her at all) + SAF + 911 + taxes


The surprising thing is NO R2R and although i received the 99 bold offer letter, she said it would cost me 299 with a 3 yr commitment.

I asked about revenue and she said . it is around 1500$.

I think this is not good at all. What say?

I'd try to call back next week and speak with another CSR. Remember to butter them up and turn on the charm. Ack like you are clueless and like you need their help to understand the plans. Remember to say that "your friend" gets X, can I get that or why don't I have that....I'm so confused etc....lol good luck

[gwoo_ca]

Does anyone know if I get the $30 Data Value Plan @ $20 for the Blackberry Bold if I will be able to use the data with my other smart phones, like a Treo or an Iphone?

Will Rogers be able to pick up that the data is being sent to a different phone? Will Rogers be able to know that the phone isn't a Rogers branded phone?

Thanks in advance

I called in yesterday and got the 17.50 plan. Though my EV start at 6PM and I only have 200WD minutes. But good enough

[mack]

Does anyone know if I get the $30 Data Value Plan @ $20 for the Blackberry Bold if I will be able to use the data with my other smart phones, like a Treo or an Iphone?

Will Rogers be able to pick up that the data is being sent to a different phone? Will Rogers be able to know that the phone isn't a Rogers branded phone?

Thanks in advance

I called in yesterday and got the 17.50 plan. Though my EV start at 6PM and I only have 200WD minutes. But good enough

from my understanding, data is data. It the 500mb should work with all phones no matter the OS. Well at least thats what the lady told me.

[crashz]

Hey guys. I have a Bold. $40 plan ($10 voice $30 BBData). Has anyone managed to get anything on US Long Dist and Data? I don't go often but I am down there a few times a year. Would be nice to have a small cache allotment to usage when I am down there to avoid the overpriced roaming fees. Like 30 minutes LD, with X amt of Txts and X MBs amount of Data. If anyone's been able to convince a sales person for this can you post it? Or even if you were to pay what was available. Thanks!

[BootsJessie]

After 3 tries, finally able to get the $30 BB VP with the $10 discount.
The rep is really nice. I called and ask for the $30 data plan and she said yes right away and when I asked her about the $10 discount for new customer and she said yes too.

I asked her whether I need to renew my plan for another 3 years and she said no need and still able to offer me the BOLD for $99. Then I start asking about giving me some extra options such as Unlimited Network calling but she said that will cost me $15 but she can give me a $10 discount... But I don't really need it and so ask her if she's ok to give me Unlimited Incoming or R2R... without any hesitation, she said yes to give me Unlimited Incoming.

Now my voice plan look as follows:

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan - $20.00

* 250 Weekday Minutes
* 25 Anytime Minutes
* Unlimited Incoming Calls Opt.

* Digital Call Display Credit - To be removed on 30/12/2009
* Monthly Plan Credit - To be removed on 28/12/2009
* Incoming Calling Opt. Cr - To be removed on 04/01/2012

50 Picture or Video Msgs. - To be removed on 31/01/2009
500 Sent/Unlim Received Txt - To be removed on 31/01/2009
$5 Messaging Pack - To be removed on 31/01/2009

Somehow it didn't reflect the data plan yet... let see what happen when i receive the BB via UPS. She also waived me the admin charge.

What a nice rep compared to the previous 2 that I deal with!!

I am happy now :)

Wow, nice! Exactly what I'm looking for, $30 data less the $10 and incoming
Are you a new customer and got this?
What number did you call?

[The_Professor]

I've tried to get the $30 plan minus the $10 three times now. The best I was able to get was a $5 credit for the length of my contract, so I just took it. This is definately a YMMV scenario.

[boonjaca]

Does anyone know if I get the $30 Data Value Plan @ $20 for the Blackberry Bold if I will be able to use the data with my other smart phones, like a Treo or an Iphone?

Will Rogers be able to pick up that the data is being sent to a different phone? Will Rogers be able to know that the phone isn't a Rogers branded phone?

Thanks in advance

I called in yesterday and got the 17.50 plan. Though my EV start at 6PM and I only have 200WD minutes. But good enough

How do you get the 17.50 plan, do you have to ask for it? Also, do you have to get a data plan and did you have to speak to retentions? Thanks.

[gwoo_ca]

How do you get the 17.50 plan, do you have to ask for it? Also, do you have to get a data plan and did you have to speak to retentions? Thanks.

I just got the 17.50 plan so far. I have to figure out if I can get the data plan with my current phones (not rogers branded).

I just called 611 on my cell phone and just talked with a sales representative. Told her that I would like that 17.50 deal; gave her the details of the plan and she said no problems.

The $10 off the $30 data plans are only on blackberry plans.

[boonjaca]

I just got the 17.50 plan so far. I have to figure out if I can get the data plan with my current phones (not rogers branded).

I just called 611 on my cell phone and just talked with a sales representative. Told her that I would like that 17.50 deal; gave her the details of the plan and she said no problems.

The $10 off the $30 data plans are only on blackberry plans.

Thanks, I just called Rogers about a discrepancy in my bill and just asked for it, the guy was really nice and said it's still going on and applied it to my bill.

[pogs]

I just got the 17.50 plan so far. I have to figure out if I can get the data plan with my current phones (not rogers branded).

I just called 611 on my cell phone and just talked with a sales representative. Told her that I would like that 17.50 deal; gave her the details of the plan and she said no problems.

The $10 off the $30 data plans are only on blackberry plans.

Thanks, I just called Rogers about a discrepancy in my bill and just asked for it, the guy was really nice and said it's still going on and applied it to my bill.

Are you referring to the credit for the 30 BB value pack?

Which number did you call?

[boonjaca]

I just called the normal 1-888 Rogers number, then asked for billing as I had to discuss something else. I mentioned the plan and they transferred me over to the wireless dept, I wasn't interested in the data plan, only the voice one.

[akz]

For the $20 plan can the BIS / IM be used on a normal phone for just email and wlm? Or for normal phones u would have to get the $30?

[tednolan]

hey guys can anyone confirm the pricing on the BOLD with these deals? I saw someone mentioned 99$ and someone mentioned for free.. I'd like to hear from some of you guys that got new phones


Im looking at switching over to rogers so I would be a new customer

[amiller212]

I just got off the phone with a CR at retentions. She seemed flexible on the 10$ credit on the data value plan but said the best she could do with the Bold itself was 249 bucks PLUS a 35 admin fee.

I am in the last month of a 3 year plan. I've never had a BB before nor a data plan. I know that Rogers was "flagging" people at one point who were eligible for the 99$ offer and I guess I wasn't flagged. Are the people getting the deal even though they aren't flagged? Should I just call back and try a different rep?

[thebat88]

Wow, nice! Exactly what I'm looking for, $30 data less the $10 and incoming
Are you a new customer and got this?
What number did you call?

I am existing customer. 1-888-936-7283 (retention)

[chenwaa123]

I just got off the phone with a CR at retentions. She seemed flexible on the 10$ credit on the data value plan but said the best she could do with the Bold itself was 249 bucks PLUS a 35 admin fee.

I am in the last month of a 3 year plan. I've never had a BB before nor a data plan. I know that Rogers was "flagging" people at one point who were eligible for the 99$ offer and I guess I wasn't flagged. Are the people getting the deal even though they aren't flagged? Should I just call back and try a different rep?

I called to ask if I was flagged and they confirmed that my account was. I think its a bit random though. I have two phones on one account for the last 4years, but I was only paying about $70 total per month. So I'm hardly a prime customer.

I would still try to get the $99 deal...keep trying if you have the patience.

[vukc]

Hi all,

I read most of the posts here in regards to BB Bold + EPP $17.50 plan and Data Plan.

I was just on the phone (after I got transferred from one department to another 3 times) with the Corporate Rep ??? for about 1 hour.
I have been with Rogers, on one phone for about 11 years and another one for 5+ years.
The lady rep I spoke to (after they transferred me from cancellation department to her) is claiming that the BB Bold can only be given for $249.99 with $50 mail in rebate. She stated that the EPP $17.50 plan includes only 200 day minutes (no bonus minutes what so ever), Unlimited Evenings and weekends start at 6PM and end at 7AM. No Rogers to Rogers or anything else.
The value data plan for $30 with the Discount of $10 would not include 500MB of data, only Rogers BB email.
She is claiming that the $99 deal for BB Bold has expired in December of 2008.

Could somebody please explain to me what plan numbers have been used to get EPP $17.5 that includes 350 week minutes + unlimited evenings and weekends (starting at 6PM) + Rogers 2 Rogers + Data Value Plan $20 (actually $30 with $10 discount) that includes 500MB of data and BB Bold for $99.........
I would really like to have this deal but it appears that this deal dos not exist....what are the plan numbers that I could use to get these deals?? What number do I call to get this??
I have been extra pleasant with this rep (maybe little too much).
Please help and advise.

Thank you very much.

[tednolan]

I Just quit telus - we were offering a special promo over Xmas of 17.50 (for new activations only) for 200 any time minutes + unlimited weeknights at 6 and weekends

so sounds like rogers 17.50 thing was a response tothat promo, or vice versa


telus also has a package that is 30 dollars for 500 mb of data, unlim texting, call display, and voice 10


bringing total to 47.50 +saf + tax


so vukc, im sure if you mentioned that telus package to your rep, she would be able to , at the very least, match it


as far as all the other stuff that people are claiming as far as rediculous credits and yadda yadda.. well I imagine that is either blind luck or hyperbole on behalf of the poster

[dmak]

telus will offer unlimited everything (data, texting, etc, NOT voice mins though) for $25, so if this helps in anyones bargaining with rogers, your welcome.

oh and 250 min and voicemail CD etc for 10 too as a heads up

Happy bargaining!

[The_Professor]

I forgot to mention in my post above that the CSR I spoke to in the BB Data support centre said that Rogers was currently working on some intermediate data plans. As it stands now, the basic plan is 2MB and the next step up gets you 500MB, with nothing in between. I really hope the offer something in the 100-200MB range and knock a couple of bucks off cause that's all I'd need.

[Magoomba]

Could somebody please explain to me what plan numbers have been used to get EPP $17.5 that includes 350 week minutes + unlimited evenings and weekends (starting at 6PM) + Rogers 2 Rogers + Data Value Plan $20 (actually $30 with $10 discount) that includes 500MB of data and BB Bold for $99.........


I don't think there's any plan number.
The only $17.50 plan is the EPP aka Rogers Insider Plan.
It's a basic 200min plus eve/wkd plan.
My guess is some people managed to haggle them for additional bonus minutes.
Now I don't know how, but I'd like to know as well.
"What time do you get off work? Meet me in the alley, I'll suck your #@#@" perhaps.

Anyone???

[amiller212]

Hi all,

I read most of the posts here in regards to BB Bold + EPP $17.50 plan and Data Plan.

I was just on the phone (after I got transferred from one department to another 3 times) with the Corporate Rep ??? for about 1 hour.
I have been with Rogers, on one phone for about 11 years and another one for 5+ years.
The lady rep I spoke to (after they transferred me from cancellation department to her) is claiming that the BB Bold can only be given for $249.99 with $50 mail in rebate. She stated that the EPP $17.50 plan includes only 200 day minutes (no bonus minutes what so ever), Unlimited Evenings and weekends start at 6PM and end at 7AM. No Rogers to Rogers or anything else.
The value data plan for $30 with the Discount of $10 would not include 500MB of data, only Rogers BB email.
She is claiming that the $99 deal for BB Bold has expired in December of 2008.

Could somebody please explain to me what plan numbers have been used to get EPP $17.5 that includes 350 week minutes + unlimited evenings and weekends (starting at 6PM) + Rogers 2 Rogers + Data Value Plan $20 (actually $30 with $10 discount) that includes 500MB of data and BB Bold for $99.........
I would really like to have this deal but it appears that this deal dos not exist....what are the plan numbers that I could use to get these deals?? What number do I call to get this??
I have been extra pleasant with this rep (maybe little too much).
Please help and advise.

Thank you very much.

I don't have all the answers that you are looking for...but I can confirm that 99 dollar Bold deal is still on. As you might've read my post before, I had called the first time looking for the Bold deal and the woman I spoke to from Retentions said that just the phone was going to cost me 249 bucks just like they told you. I took the advice of another poster here and called back (just for the heck of it I called regular customer service. This woman was very helpful and she verified for me that the promotion was going on until the end of March.

She couldn't give me the EPP plan (or the 10$ discount on the 30$ data bundle) and said that I would have to call back the Retentions people to work out the plan and I still have to make that call. I want that 10$ credit but I'm unsure if I'll be able to negotiate it with the Retentions people.

One thing is for sure that first woman I spoke to first from Retentions did not know what was going on. I guess it comes down to is what everyone always says here - that the deals offered really differ depending on who you get.

[need_a_deal]

I just called, no BB Bold for $99. The rep said that offer expired on December 31st, 2008.

I did get it for $199, but i will try again and maybe someone will give it to me for $99

I also got my voice plan to $10...and I don't even live in Manitoba...I live in BC.

So I get 250 Weekday\unlimited evening and weekend
6pm evening calling for $10.

I complained and i was like it sucks that rogers is not consistent with the nation and we should be able to get the same price no matter where we live. They argued that they work for rogers, live in montreal and they can't even get $10 plan and the reason why they have that plan in Manitoba is because they need more customers there. Then she was i'll see what i can do, she first said she will give me $5 credit. Then I said I have been with rogers for so long(5 years) and I have paid my bill always on time. Then she said hold on i'll see what i can do...then she came back and said since you always pay on time i'll give a $10 Credit.

I did call like over 5 times this week and this was the best they gave me...so i had to take it. I guess i have to wait next month to see if it's true and the credit does get on my bill. I hope its not too good to be true! :cheesygri

[need_a_deal]

I called again and the Rep gave me the bold for $99!! I'm going to try to get a $10 credit off my dataplan another day...

[vukc]

I called again and the Rep gave me the bold for $99!! I'm going to try to get a $10 credit off my dataplan another day...

Hi there,
Do you mind shering on how did you get Bold fo $99....The rep I talked to told me that even if she changes the price to $99, system will change it back automaticaly to $250.....

T:confused:hanks

[amiller212]

Hi there,
Do you mind shering on how did you get Bold fo $99....The rep I talked to told me that even if she changes the price to $99, system will change it back automaticaly to $250.....

T:confused:hanks

Tell the rep to read her notes. The promotion is extended. The other reps that have given this deal are not pulling this out of thin air. Is it possible that your account is not "flagged" for this promotion? Have you had a Blackberry before with a data plan?

Rogers can be really bad with their inconsistancy. I don't understand how so many people can get different stuff from them. I guess it can work both ways as people do get deals that they probably shouldn't, but still....

[dragon513]

Ok, I got the EPP plan with the 30 bucks data plan.
I was just wondering though. If there is a new iPhone this year, will I be eligible to buy the iPhone for discounted price?

[need_a_deal]

Tell the rep to read her notes. The promotion is extended. The other reps that have given this deal are not pulling this out of thin air. Is it possible that your account is not "flagged" for this promotion? Have you had a Blackberry before with a data plan?

Rogers can be really bad with their inconsistancy. I don't understand how so many people can get different stuff from them. I guess it can work both ways as people do get deals that they probably shouldn't, but still....

Yes some reps know about it and others don't. I just kept calling until someone was willing to give it to me. The rep told me that only certain people can get the bold for $99 and your account needs to be flagged. She said mine wasn't flagged but what she is willing to give me a $100 credit on my rogers bill and it will almost be like I got it for $99.

I got the reference number so hopefully they will give it to me. It really depends who you talk to.

I just got a message from a friend...yesterday they offered him the bold for $649 and asked if he was flagged to get it for $99...The CSR said she double check...his account was not flagged...then he just called this morning and he got it for $99, that's what they offered him right away...

I tried this morning to get $10 off my data plan and to get free MY5...no go...the rep wouldn't give it to me.

Are they only giving the $10 off the $30 BB value plan with 500MB for manitoba only?

[chenwaa123]

What do you guys do with your extra sim cards? It looks like they sell on ebay for about $20....sorta makes the bold $80 if you can sell the extra card.

Is there any risk in selling them?

[tomtomtom]

What do you guys do with your extra sim cards? It looks like they sell on ebay for about $20....sorta makes the bold $80 if you can sell the extra card.

Is there any risk in selling them?

You can't sell this. Because when they tag the bold to your a/c, they will tag the SIM# to your account, which only your account can use it. It cannot be activated elsewhere

[chenwaa123]

You can't sell this. Because when they tag the bold to your a/c, they will tag the SIM# to your account, which only your account can use it. It cannot be activated elsewhere

OK, seemed to good to be true! I've got 4 of these lying around, guess I'll just throw them out.

[invisible]

You can't sell this. Because when they tag the bold to your a/c, they will tag the SIM# to your account, which only your account can use it. It cannot be activated elsewhere

I don't believe that's true.. Each box comes with a new SIM card, but if you're upgrading to say, a Bold, and you already have a 4000 SIM card, the one in the box is in no way associated with the account. When they're activated, they keep your SIM the same as your previous device, just add on the new IMEI. That SIM in the box is fair game. I know this because I've activated one of my sister's old SIMs that came with her phone seperately.

[chenwaa123]

I don't believe that's true.. Each box comes with a new SIM card, but if you're upgrading to say, a Bold, and you already have a 4000 SIM card, the one in the box is in no way associated with the account. When they're activated, they keep your SIM the same as your previous device, just add on the new IMEI. That SIM in the box is fair game. I know this because I've activated one of my sister's old SIMs that came with her phone seperately.

How do you know if its a 4000 SIM card? The packaging for the SIM card that came with the Bold is different than the one that came last year with my Motorola Krazer.

The SIM card I'm using in my Bold is my original card which is 4 1/2 years old.

Anyone else want to comment on selling these cards???...if it can be done it makes this $99 deal even sweeter.

[rvs007]

How do you know if its a 4000 SIM card?
Look at your SIM card number. It should be in the format of

XXXXX
XXX40
00XXX
XXXXX

[bobbings]

You can't sell this. Because when they tag the bold to your a/c, they will tag the SIM# to your account, which only your account can use it. It cannot be activated elsewhere

??? I just gave my sim card from the BOLD to my gf because her sim was defective. She's not even using a bb phone and it works fine. I'm still using my old sim from 5 years ago on my iPhone and it works fine.

[chenwaa123]

Look at your SIM card number. It should be in the format of

XXXXX
XXX40
00XXX
XXXXX

I have 2 like that, one of which is the card that came with the Bold. But one of the cards is like this:

XXXX
XXXX
4000
XXXX
XXXX

Is this the same thing? I received both of the cards from rogers last year at the same time as I have two phones on one account.

[mcg]

yeah one is just arranged in 4x5 while yours is 5x4. lol

[nel602]

can someone please explain what EPP stands for or how i could ask for this $17.50 plan?
I spoke to 3 reps now and they won't budge from my current plan
250 wkday mins from 6pm - $25 with a $5 cr = $20/month
and add on the $20 data plan WITHOUT 500mb.
so all in all over $50 with taxes and SAF!!!

Compared to what I've seen thats pretty crap. I have had some success in negotiating in the past but the last few times the reps have been hard asses!
any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

[Magoomba]

Rogers is ********.

My corporate plan contract ended 12 months ago and I haven't had a hardware upgrade in 4 years.
Call in to cancel out of corporate and talk to retentions department.

Offering me voice plan of:
250 anytime, unlim eve/wkd $25
VM, CID, 125 text
Rogers-to-Rogers $5
Rogers-to_Rogers 3yr credit $-5

Data plan:
500MB Value Data plan $30
minus -$10 credit

I asked them to move me to $17.50 EPP but then they said I'd lose my Rogers-to-Rogers.
They say R2R cannot be applied to EPP plan. WTF!
Then they wanted $349 for 16GB iPhone.
After 3 calls during the week asking for the same thing, I finally got fed up and told them to cancel me.

I called New Activations next and spoke to a girl who would give me
$17.50 EPP
500MB Value Data plan $30 minus -$10
3 months unlimited local calling
16GB iPhone for $299
Told me to call back after the 3 months is over and add R2R at that point.

So right now I have this new activation set up and iPhone being mailed to me.
Should I get my old phone number transferred or go back to Retentions and give them *****?

Thanks.

[kid_icarus]

Rogers is ********.

My corporate plan contract ended 12 months ago and I haven't had a hardware upgrade in 4 years.
Call in to cancel out of corporate and talk to retentions department.

Offering me voice plan of:
250 anytime, unlim eve/wkd $25
VM, CID, 125 text
Rogers-to-Rogers $5
Rogers-to_Rogers 3yr credit $-5

Data plan:
500MB Value Data plan $30
minus -$10 credit

I asked them to move me to $17.50 EPP but then they said I'd lose my Rogers-to-Rogers.
They say R2R cannot be applied to EPP plan. WTF!
Then they wanted $349 for 16GB iPhone.
After 3 calls during the week asking for the same thing, I finally got fed up and told them to cancel me.

I called New Activations next and spoke to a girl who would give me
$17.50 EPP
500MB Value Data plan $30 minus -$10
3 months unlimited local calling
16GB iPhone for $299
Told me to call back after the 3 months is over and add R2R at that point.

So right now I have this new activation set up and iPhone being mailed to me.
Should I get my old phone number transferred or go back to Retentions and give them *****?

Thanks.

They could be right... judging from my experience
I was told I would lose my rogers to rogers with EPP because the code cannot be paired up with an EPP code.

Instead she gave me free Unlimited Network calling because the network calling code can be paired with the EPP.

odd... but at least she offered it instead of making me fight for it.

[osc]

Rogers is ********.

My corporate plan contract ended 12 months ago and I haven't had a hardware upgrade in 4 years.
Call in to cancel out of corporate and talk to retentions department.

Offering me voice plan of:
250 anytime, unlim eve/wkd $25
VM, CID, 125 text
Rogers-to-Rogers $5
Rogers-to_Rogers 3yr credit $-5

Data plan:
500MB Value Data plan $30
minus -$10 credit

I asked them to move me to $17.50 EPP but then they said I'd lose my Rogers-to-Rogers.
They say R2R cannot be applied to EPP plan. WTF!
Then they wanted $349 for 16GB iPhone.
After 3 calls during the week asking for the same thing, I finally got fed up and told them to cancel me.

I called New Activations next and spoke to a girl who would give me
$17.50 EPP
500MB Value Data plan $30 minus -$10
3 months unlimited local calling
16GB iPhone for $299
Told me to call back after the 3 months is over and add R2R at that point.

So right now I have this new activation set up and iPhone being mailed to me.
Should I get my old phone number transferred or go back to Retentions and give them *****?

Thanks.

Yes, with EPP you can't get those addons - Unlim R2R/Inc - I got the same deal on the phone. The iPhone was also the same price for me - the BB Bold was much cheaper though.

[gwoo_ca]

So I have called Rogers four times now regarding whether I can use my unlocked AT&T Treo 750 with the Rogers Smart Phone Data Plan ($30)

I have not been able to get a consistent answer

2 have said no problems, Rogers will have no idea what phone you are using. They only care about the data

1 has said that the phone will not work with Rogers data (which is strange as I am currently using it with Rogers data)

1 said that the phone will work but as it is not a Rogers branded phone I will get charged for data usage.

Does anyone know, 100%, whether I can use my AT&T Unlocked Treo 750 with the Rogers Data Plan and not get charged any additional fees?

Thanks in advance

Rogers Reps are making me wonder if all Rogers staff are idiots who really don't know anything.


PS I was told that the BB Bold deal is now over. Anyone else been told this?

[tomtomtom]

So I have called Rogers four times now regarding whether I can use my unlocked AT&T Treo 750 with the Rogers Smart Phone Data Plan ($30)

I have not been able to get a consistent answer

2 have said no problems, Rogers will have no idea what phone you are using. They only care about the data

1 has said that the phone will not work with Rogers data (which is strange as I am currently using it with Rogers data)

1 said that the phone will work but as it is not a Rogers branded phone I will get charged for data usage.

Does anyone know, 100%, whether I can use my AT&T Unlocked Treo 750 with the Rogers Data Plan and not get charged any additional fees?

Thanks in advance

Rogers Reps are making me wonder if all Rogers staff are idiots who really don't know anything.


PS I was told that the BB Bold deal is now over. Anyone else been told this?

Their IMEI system will not zero in what exactly your phone is, but however can distinguish the model of phone you have. As long as you have a phone that is offered by Rogers, in your case, Rogers does have a treo 750. You are good to go. Just to be safe, go to your rogers account online and the system should be able to tell you what phone you are using and what your data plan is good for. (as in an iPhone vs, blackberry vs. WM device)

ie. my account is showing

My Current Wireless Essentials

Essential Compatible Hardware
(based on your Rogers network history)
Rogers to Rogers Calling All
$30 Data Value Pack (for BlackBerry devices) RIM 9000R

[dgmorr]

I currently have an $18 basic voice plan. Are there any cheap data/email plans I can get for a Blackberry? I know I can call Rogers myself, but RFD members are always more knowledgeable.

[nsX-]

Well my HUP phone was done on the December 20th and I still have yet to receive it.I was told by retentions and track and trace department that a lot of BB that were ordered over the holiday are experiencing the same problems as me.I'm hoping when it does finally arrive that when I speak to retentions that I will get R2R or unlimited incoming for free ontop of my already superb plan.They have been giving me excuse after excuse as to why my phone has been delayed shipping , they told me they send out an escalation on my HUP and to call back with in 2-3 days , then it was 3-5 days , 5-7 and finally 7-10.Atleast this time they said they were sorry and have no idea what is taking so long instead of me calling in the time lines waiting on hold for 45 mins each time.

My current plan is

250/Unlimited Eve/Wkds Plan - $20.00


6PM Early Eve. Calling Option
250 Wkday/Unltd. Eve/Wkends
Call Forward/Trans.Pay Per Use
Detailed Billing
10000 Sent/Unl.Received Txt
BlackBerry (BIS) Svc 500MB
10000 Picture or Video Msgs


With 4 credits , 25 on my voiceplan , and 10 on my data.My total monthly bill is around 32-36 including SAF (taxes might be already included but whether it is or isn't I'm pleased with what I have for only being with them for a year and a half)

Hopefully I can get unlimited incoming.

[sujat]

I have been with them for a year and my monthly bill is around 80$.

I was offered the 17.50 EPP + 20 BB 500 MB data plan.

What about credits ? where do we get credits from?

thanks

[shopper-X]

I have been with them for a year and my monthly bill is around 80$.

I was offered the 17.50 EPP + 20 BB 500 MB data plan.

What about credits ? where do we get credits from?

thanks

The magical Credit Fairy will be coming to your house between 2pm and 5pm today, please be home. :twisted:

There is no Credit Department. You earn credits towards features that the rep can do. Example: $7 Caller ID credit to offset Caller ID.
This all done at the reps discretion when you call in (example: to cancel) based on the revenue your account produced/produces.

[BootsJessie]

The magical Credit Fairy will be coming to your house between 2pm and 5pm today, please be home. :twisted:

Do you think they could pass by my place too on their way home? :lol:

[jaleong]

The magical Credit Fairy will be coming to your house between 2pm and 5pm today, please be home. :twisted:

There is no Credit Department. You earn credits towards features that the rep can do. Example: $7 Caller ID credit to offset Caller ID.
This all done at the reps discretion when you call in (example: to cancel) based on the revenue your account produced/produces.

Quick question, are you able to switch your plan and keep the credits you already have on your account? I have some credits without "take off" dates and some with those dates, so am I just able to keep the one's without the dates? thx in advanced.

[ramen]

I just got the $20 data plan added!! the rep was in billing, he added it quickly with no problems.

Is there a way to track your data usage so I dont go over 500mb or does someone know roughly how much usage would 500mb be in a month?? I'd use it mostly for msn messeger, email and the odd web pages, no youtube videos.

[tomthegreat]

I just got the $20 data plan added!! the rep was in billing, he added it quickly with no problems.

Is there a way to track your data usage so I dont go over 500mb or does someone know roughly how much usage would 500mb be in a month?? I'd use it mostly for msn messeger, email and the odd web pages, no youtube videos.

You'll be fine.

If you are doing over a thousand emails a month, and over a thousand webpages a month, then you should start to worry.

[ramen]

oh ok wicked thanks for the quick reply!

should I be concerned if that 33.3% discount says "To Be Removed 13/01/2009"??? I saw that on the online billing site..

[BootsJessie]

I just got the $20 data plan added!! the rep was in billing, he added it quickly with no problems.

Is there a way to track your data usage so I dont go over 500mb or does someone know roughly how much usage would 500mb be in a month?? I'd use it mostly for msn messeger, email and the odd web pages, no youtube videos.

No new plan or phone update, you just added it to your existing plan?

[pureenergon]

as a telus mobility client. i would like to make a bold "LOL" at the 10,000 text msg option.

i think its hilarious how they packaged that up. i just got unlimited text msg into my acct for free. its so much easier to read than 10,000 text msgs..

=)

either way.. data plans are SLOWLY looking a llil better for those iphone lovers..
i for one not much of a iphone guy. i'd rather get the itouch.. the media option for the iphone is great but phone usage while not so much...

[crashz]

How are people still getting the $20 BB plan? I am paying $10 for my voice and $30 for the 500MB BB Data plan.

[mildlyaddicted]

oh ok wicked thanks for the quick reply!

should I be concerned if that 33.3% discount says "To Be Removed 13/01/2009"??? I saw that on the online billing site..

Possibly. My discount says it is to be removed in 2011. It also doesn't say 33.3% discount. It says $10 credit.

[shopper-X]

Quick question, are you able to switch your plan and keep the credits you already have on your account? I have some credits without "take off" dates and some with those dates, so am I just able to keep the one's without the dates? thx in advanced.

Depends on the rep, account history and if the credit is attached to a specific feature and how much in MSF credits you already have. Really it's just pure dumb luck.

[shopper-X]

Do you think they could pass by my place too on their way home? :lol:

The Credit Fairy rang you door bell twice yesterday and no one answered.

[MrWizard]

As a heads up, I believe that all value packs $20 and up will now include unlimited text. The $15 value packs will all go to 2500.

[chrome_dout]

Last post by Treatz in the HoFo forum indicates these packages have expired, can anyone confirm?

[dgmorr]

I just got the $20 data plan added!! the rep was in billing, he added it quickly with no problems.

Is there a way to track your data usage so I dont go over 500mb or does someone know roughly how much usage would 500mb be in a month?? I'd use it mostly for msn messeger, email and the odd web pages, no youtube videos.

What $20 plan?

I just called and the plans from the 1st post are now $15 and $25 respectively. Do you know which one you signed up for?

[jon604]

How are people still getting the $20 BB plan? I am paying $10 for my voice and $30 for the 500MB BB Data plan.


It's more like how are you getting $10 voice?

[hoon]

Last post by Treatz in the HoFo forum indicates these packages have expired, can anyone confirm?

yes

from hofo

Tentative launch Date now Jan 15th

Phone packs
$11.00 VP
CLID / Enhanced VM / 125 sent sms

$15.00 VP
CLID / Enhanced VM / 125 sms / 50 mms / UL browsing / Mobile backup / whocalled

$20.00 VP
CLID / Enhanced VM / UL SMS/ MMS / UL browsing / UL Email with mobile mail / MObile backup / WHocalled

Smarphone Packs
$25.00 Berry VP
Clid / Enhanced VM / UL sms / mms / Personal Email / Whocalled

$35.00 Data VP (berry / Win)
CLID / Enhanced VM / UL SMS / MMS / 500 meg data / who called

$15.00 Smartphone VP
CLID / Enhanced VM / 2500 sms / 1000 mms / MObile backup / who called

$15.00 Iphone fir IPHONE combo plan only
CLID / Ring trax / 2500 sms / 2500 Fwd mins / who called

$20.00 Iphone for IPHONE combo plan only
CLid / Ring trax / UL sms / 6pm early calling / who called

$15.00 Iphone
CLid / Visual VM / 2500 sms / who called /

$35.00 iphone
CLID / Visual VM / UL sms / 500 meg / who called[/i]

packages are available on MTM and 3 year.
3 year terming will meet the data for smartphone elibility requirements, pending the offers @ that time.

so basically the $30 package is going up $5
only difference is UL sms vs 10,000 sms
so if u still want to save $5 call before Jan. 15

[Jin-n-Juice]

oh ok wicked thanks for the quick reply!

should I be concerned if that 33.3% discount says "To Be Removed 13/01/2009"??? I saw that on the online billing site..
33.3% discount is a 33.3% discount on additional services when you get a Value Pack. I guess the data value pack doesnt count... No need to worry about it if youre not paying for anything else that qualifies for that discount
Quick question, are you able to switch your plan and keep the credits you already have on your account? I have some credits without "take off" dates and some with those dates, so am I just able to keep the one's without the dates? thx in advanced.
Im able to keep my $10 credit. As long as it's not attached to anything in particular you should be able to. Just be sure that you'll be able to keep the credit before the rep changes anything
Last post by Treatz in the HoFo forum indicates these packages have expired, can anyone confirm?
Hasn't expired YET... Should expire tomorrow as the new packs are effective Jan15.

[mcg]

are you serious?

holy ****, better get my dad on the VP before it expires.

[ericssonboi]

For those who are on the current $30 package, with the 10k text messages sent, how many is included for free to receive?

Before it used to be 2500 received, but if your sending out as many as 10k text msgs, is that number increased also?

[Kwirky]

For those who are on the current $30 package, with the 10k text messages sent, how many is included for free to receive?

Before it used to be 2500 received, but if your sending out as many as 10k text msgs, is that number increased also?

Not sure when they changed it, but it now says:

As a Rogers Wireless customer you already receive all the text messages you want for FREE (http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/essentials?content10=text_msging#start)

[dgmorr]

What is better to get

$15/ unlimited blackberry email plan

or

$15/ 2mb data

can I do the same thing with the 2mb plan as I can on the unlimited email plan?

[amiller212]

What is better to get

$15/ unlimited blackberry email plan

or

$15/ 2mb data

can I do the same thing with the 2mb plan as I can on the unlimited email plan?

No you can't. The first plan is literally just email but no browsing. With the second option, you can surf the web as well as the email part (to my knowledge).

[ericssonboi]

:(Not sure when they changed it, but it now says:

As a Rogers Wireless customer you already receive all the text messages you want for FREE (http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/essentials?content10=text_msging#start)

Excellent, thanks for saving me the trouble of looking it up.

[dgmorr]

No you can't. The first plan is literally just email but no browsing. With the second option, you can surf the web as well as the email part (to my knowledge).

Any idea which plan has better value? I may send up to 100 emails per month, and might do occasional browsing if I have to wait at a doctor's office or something. I feel that 2mb might be too little, but I have no idea how big web pages are on a mobile device.

[amiller212]

Any idea which plan has better value? I may send up to 100 emails per month, and might do occasional browsing if I have to wait at a doctor's office or something. I feel that 2mb might be too little, but I have no idea how big web pages are on a mobile device.

For me, I think I would want just a touch more data. For very occasional browsing, I think 2MB could be enough. I'm planning on getting the 30$ BB value pack which comes with 500MB but I know that will be waaaay more then I need. I'm like you...occasional surfing and GPS and what not. But I also don't want to worry about going over.

I also haven't really researched the cost of overage. If it's not too much, the 2MB might be a better option.

[dgmorr]

For me, I think I would want just a touch more data. For very occasional browsing, I think 2MB could be enough. I'm planning on getting the 30$ BB value pack which comes with 500MB but I know that will be waaaay more then I need. I'm like you...occasional surfing and GPS and what not. But I also don't want to worry about going over.

I also haven't really researched the cost of overage. If it's not too much, the 2MB might be a better option.

Thanks for the input.

Not sure if you missed it, but I called Rogers yesterday and the $30 plan is now $25 according to the rep I spoke to.

[lwswong]

Thanks for the input.

Not sure if you missed it, but I called Rogers yesterday and the $30 plan is now $25 according to the rep I spoke to.

Does anyone know if its still possible to get the $10 credit on these value packs with the new pricing plan? (or do the new prices imply that you got the credit already - i.e $35 plan-$10 credit)

I called a couple of times yesterday afternoon and they wouldn't budge from $30 for the value plan (i.e. the old value plan with NO $10 credit). So it actually sounds like some reps are pitching the old, and some are pitching the new plan at this point.

If anyone has any updated information, I'd appreciate it.

[amiller212]

Thanks for the input.

Not sure if you missed it, but I called Rogers yesterday and the $30 plan is now $25 according to the rep I spoke to.

I was a little confused about that. I saw that hoon posted some new packages that will be available tommorow and it seemed the the one I wanted was actually 5 dollars MORE expensive.

$35.00 Data VP (berry / Win)
CLID / Enhanced VM / UL SMS / MMS / 500 meg data / who called

I was actually going to call them tonight to get the 99$ Bold and the current 30$ data plan. You think it's actually going to be 5$ less?

[Avenger]

I think the price increase took effect today, I called and they said it was $35, and they took off $10 to make it $25.

[Lacasse77]

Hello everyone,

Just an FYI in regards to what I received from Rogers. I'm a new customer. I'm in Winnipeg.

I got a data package for $20 (I thinks it's the $30 iphone package with a $10 credit applied.) Includes 500Mb, 10,000 texts, visual voicemail,...

My Voice package is $10 for 250 mins daytime, unlimited eves and weekends after 6pm, unlimited rogers to rogers.


I also got them to waive the activation fee. I also go the iphone for $199 instead of $250 by choosing a voice package over $30 at sign up, and calling 10mins later to change it to the $10 plan.

Anyhow, my total bill for the iphone:

Data $20 + Voice $10 + SAF $7 + 911 .50 + taxes= $42 all in.

j.

[dgmorr]

How do you get a $10 discount?

[mcg]

Value Pack is still at $30. Just had it added.

By the way, are the Blackberry $30 VP's compatible with iPhone data, ie. it won't do "PPU" charges right?

[amiller212]

I think the price increase took effect today, I called and they said it was $35, and they took off $10 to make it $25.

Obviously 20 dollars is optimal...but I would be happy with 25. I'm going to call tonight and roll the dice.

[deal4you]

Call this morning and got the BB Bold for $99 and 500MB VP for $30 less $10 monthly credit for 3 years. Also got additional $10 credits for 3 months towards the $35 activation fee.

Don't forget to collect 15,000 SDM Optimum points (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8074925#post8074925) for activating BB phone on any network. 15,000 Optimum points = $25 at Shoppers Drug Mart

Terms & Conditions:

* Open to all Canadian residents.
* Purchase and activate a new BlackBerry® smartphone with voice and data from any Canadian wireless service provider.
* 15,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® will be awarded for each new BlackBerry® smartphone activated.
* Offer valid from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 1, 2008 to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 15, 2009.
* Proof of new device activation, a valid BlackBerry® smartphone IMEI/ESN(dec))and request for Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points™ must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 19, 2009.
* The offer is limited to ONE submission per Shoppers Optimum members.

© 2008 Research In Motion Limited. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.

[simms]

Are you guys calling *611 and cancel my plan, or change my services?
I can't get them to budge on a $10 credit on the VP, $30 or $35.

[deal4you]

Are you guys calling *611 and cancel my plan, or change my services?
I can't get them to budge on a $10 credit on the VP, $30 or $35.
1. 611 cancel
2. 1-877-764-3772 cancel

I have been calling for 4 weeks before I got what I want. Some CSR gave me $99 Bold and no $10 credit. Some CSR gave me $10 credit and $249 Bold.

Then, I got the $99 Bold CSR to document the offer. Make sure to ask for the interaction (?? may be called something else starts with I) number (Ixxxxxxxx). When you get the $10 credit in the later call(s), mention the Ixxxxxxx and get the $99 Bold together with the $10 credit.

[thebat88]

Thanks for this reminder.. i was not aware of the 15,000 SDM points....
How are we going to show them the proof?
It looks to me that we just have to fill out the form and that's it.
Am I correct?

Call this morning and got the BB Bold for $99 and 500MB VP for $30 less $10 monthly credit for 3 years. Also got additional $10 credits for 3 months towards the $35 activation fee.

Don't forget to collect 15,000 SDM Optimum points (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8074925#post8074925) for activating BB phone on any network.

Terms & Conditions:

* Open to all Canadian residents.
* Purchase and activate a new BlackBerry® smartphone with voice and data from any Canadian wireless service provider.
* 15,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® will be awarded for each new BlackBerry® smartphone activated.
* Offer valid from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 1, 2008 to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 15, 2009.
* Proof of new device activation, a valid BlackBerry® smartphone IMEI/ESN(dec))and request for Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points™ must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 19, 2009.
* The offer is limited to ONE submission per Shoppers Optimum members.

© 2008 Research In Motion Limited. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.

[sujat]

I am not getting them to budge on the BOLD price. They are giving it for 299 which is more than even new activations.

I have been with them for 2 years now raking up monthly bills of 80+

I called twice and the second lady looked up the first agent's notes and said ... what she offered is the best I can do !!!

How do i get them to budge on the BBB price?
:(

[deal4you]

Thanks for this reminder.. i was not aware of the 15,000 SDM points....
How are we going to show them the proof?
It looks to me that we just have to fill out the form and that's it.
Am I correct?I think so. A valid newly activated BlackBerry® smartphone IMEI/ESN is the proof.

[jaleong]

I just called (retentions), and the lady confirmed that the old pricing on the data packages are still available. She didn't know anything about when they were going to be over tho.

I didn't upgrade or to an iphone or BBB cuz the phone prices she quoted me were insane BBB - $249 iphone (8gig) - $349. Apparently they have refurbished iphones for 184 no activation fee too, but the VP + data that she offered me wasn't that appealing.

17.50 EPP
$30 Data
-$10 (recurring credit)
waived SAF

decent, but nothing compared to what some of you guys are getting offered. I would also lose $17 of credits that I have on my account right now... so I passed.

[tomtomtom]

:cheesygriCall this morning and got the BB Bold for $99 and 500MB VP for $30 less $10 monthly credit for 3 years. Also got additional $10 credits for 3 months towards the $35 activation fee.

Don't forget to collect 15,000 SDM Optimum points (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8074925#post8074925) for activating BB phone on any network. 15,000 Optimum points = $25 at Shoppers Drug Mart

Terms & Conditions:

* Open to all Canadian residents.
* Purchase and activate a new BlackBerry® smartphone with voice and data from any Canadian wireless service provider.
* 15,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® will be awarded for each new BlackBerry® smartphone activated.
* Offer valid from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 1, 2008 to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 15, 2009.
* Proof of new device activation, a valid BlackBerry® smartphone IMEI/ESN(dec))and request for Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points™ must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 19, 2009.
* The offer is limited to ONE submission per Shoppers Optimum members.

© 2008 Research In Motion Limited. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:twisted:

Thx

[boonjaca]

I called this morning and ordered the "refreshed" 8 gig iphone, it was 149 + 35 activation and signed up for the $30 data plan. In total, I should be paying $30 + tax for everything as I have a bunch of credits and they waived the SAF for me when I called a few weeks ago.

[candian_nadil]

Are you sure it's a refreshed iphone? I got quoted and purchased the iPhone for 149. I wasn't told it was a refurb or anything.

[boonjaca]

Are you sure it's a refreshed iphone? I got quoted and purchased the iPhone for 149. I wasn't told it was a refurb or anything.

Yeah, he said that these were used for less than 5 minutes and were returned to apple to refresh them.

[candian_nadil]

Your post sparked my interest. I'm on the phone as I'm writing, and the lady ensures me that I'm getting a new iPhone. Maybe they're using the term "new" loosely?

[jaleong]

Your post sparked my interest. I'm on the phone as I'm writing, and the lady ensures me that I'm getting a new iPhone. Maybe they're using the term "new" loosely?

If it's a refurbished iphone the packaging will be different when you receive it. Or from my experience with apple refurbished products it is. So you should be able to tell when you receive your phone.

[thebat88]

Actually I got the BOLD already with me, however, due to my billing cycle, they are going to activate my data plan on Jan 31.

I entered the IMEI number and the site is saying my IMEI is not valid.
Does the blackberry website has the capability to check that?

I think so. A valid newly activated
BlackBerry® smartphone IMEI/ESN is the proof.

[ptoor]

Question regarding the prices of these data plans. Are these plans still valid? The current plans on the Rogers site are $45...
If they are still valid, how would one go about getting the old plans?

[Jin-n-Juice]

Question regarding the prices of these data plans. Are these plans still valid? The current plans on the Rogers site are $45...
If they are still valid, how would one go about getting the old plans?

Theyre still valid today, new pricing starts tomorrow. Just call Rogers

[deal4you]

Actually I got the BOLD already with me, however, due to my billing cycle, they are going to activate my data plan on Jan 31.

I entered the IMEI number and the site is saying my IMEI is not valid.
Does the blackberry website has the capability to check that?BB phones are talking to BB server. Therefore, BB should know which phone is activated on their system.

If you activate before your billing cycle start, everything are pro-rated. In your case, your will get 250MB data and 5000 text for the second half of Jan.

[sujat]

I just called.

I was offered the BBB for 99, but the lady does not budge that there is any 10$credit for the 30$ BB data plan. She said the only credit available is the 10$ for 30$ unlimited email.

Is the 20$ BB data plan still on?

[sujat]

I just called.

I was offered the BBB for 99, but the lady does not budge that there is any 10$credit for the 30$ BB data plan. She said the only credit available is the 10$ for 30$ unlimited email.

Is the 20$ BB data plan still on?

I called again... got the BBB for 99, no activation. Also got the 10$ credit for the 30$ BB data plan,

Unfortunately, the rep told me that the EPP plan shows up as expired and she cant seem to offer it :(.

Anyone else know if it expired?

[ndinadis]

I just got a sick deal, need to call back and actually take it.
Getting out of my corporate plan (better then 17.50)
300min (was going to do more) nights and weekends etc voice mail all that stuff 500mb data $40 a month got the $10 credit plus some other stuff, iphone for 149 then activation $35 so she is giving me voice only for 2 months (40) plus $5 credit so an extra $10 vs waiving activation.
New iphone through business services is 199 so I am debating the choice.

[andrew2good4u]

Damn!
The day I choose to get a blackberry is when this deal expires.

Are there any alternatives for me?

I was interested in the 17.50 plan with the 30$ add-on for a blackberry curve 8900

[prod]

Damn!
The day I choose to get a blackberry is when this deal expires.

Are there any alternatives for me?

I was interested in the 17.50 plan with the 30$ add-on for a blackberry curve 8900

Yeah, pay $5 more ($35) and get unlimited SMS instead of "only" 10 000. :razz:

[andrew2good4u]

Yeah, pay $5 more ($35) and get unlimited SMS instead of "only" 10 000. :razz:

damn..

AND I HATE THAT STUPID
SYSTEM ACCESS FEE!

[tdott]

I just got a sick deal, need to call back and actually take it.
Getting out of my corporate plan (better then 17.50)
300min (was going to do more) nights and weekends etc voice mail all that stuff 500mb data $40 a month got the $10 credit plus some other stuff, iphone for 149 then activation $35 so she is giving me voice only for 2 months (40) plus $5 credit so an extra $10 vs waiving activation.
New iphone through business services is 199 so I am debating the choice.

Be careful, they sent me a refurbished iPhone and never said anything about it not being new.

And the hassle to sent it back and get a new one is a pain in the ass, plus i wouldn't have the phone for atleast 2-3weeks.

[tomtomtom]

Yeah, pay $5 more ($35) and get unlimited SMS instead of "only" 10 000. :razz:

hahaha...are you out of your mind?:lol:

Check this off topic thread out - a girl in US made 14528 Text in a month, 484text per min. You have no live if you text that much anyway.
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=686649

[boonjaca]

Be careful, they sent me a refurbished iPhone and never said anything about it not being new.

And the hassle to sent it back and get a new one is a pain in the ass, plus i wouldn't have the phone for atleast 2-3weeks.

I'm getting a refurb. iphone soon, is there anything wrong with it or does it look new?

[ClayMan]

From now on, can everyone post whether they talk to consolidated retentions or wireless retentions or data retentions?

We have 3 phones in the account, all off contract now. Willing to renew all. I had spoke with another guy earlier and had this lined up:
$20
200 weekday minutes
Unlimited weekends and evenings at 6
Call display credited OR 500MB value pack for $30
Unlimited Incoming credited
100 long distance credited
iPhone 8GB for $224 or 16GB for $324 or BlackBerry Bold for $234

I called again late last night and got a real annoying rep from wireless retentions. She said if I get 1 iPhone HUP, the revenue resets for the whole account so I have to pay full price for the other 2 HUPs. Not only would she not budge on the $10 credit for the 500MB pack, she refused to give me 50 bonus minutes. (She did offer 250+100 bonus=350 minutes on a $25 plan, but I didn't want to pay the extra $5)

[sujat]

From now on, can everyone post whether they talk to consolidated retentions or wireless retentions or data retentions?

We have 3 phones in the account, all off contract now. Willing to renew all. I had spoke with another guy earlier and had this lined up:
$20
200 weekday minutes
Unlimited weekends and evenings at 6
Call display credited OR 500MB value pack for $30
Unlimited Incoming credited
100 long distance credited
iPhone 8GB for $224 or 16GB for $324 or BlackBerry Bold for $234

I called again late last night and got a real annoying rep from wireless retentions. She said if I get 1 iPhone HUP, the revenue resets for the whole account so I have to pay full price for the other 2 HUPs. Not only would she not budge on the $10 credit for the 500MB pack, she refused to give me 50 bonus minutes. (She did offer 250+100 bonus=350 minutes on a $25 plan, but I didn't want to pay the extra $5)


You might be able to get a better deal on the H/w. I called 5 times (3 times to the Retention dept 1-888 # , twice to the 611 -cancel reps) and made sure I get them to note the deals we talk about on the account and leave the conversation taking time to think about.

I managed to get the BBB for 99 (no activation), and the bb pearl flip 0$ (no act)
alongwith the EPP for both and data plan for 30 $ for me.

She said 10$ credit applies to the unlimited messaging pack for BB and not the 500 MB data plan.

I will have to call again and get the data retention to change it. Do you guys think it is possible to change. I just signed up today and have not used the data at all as the phones will arrive next week (they say).

[SuperGT]

I remember receiving a "long time valued customer" promotion (getting a BBB for $99 plus a data plan, no admin/activation fee; the BBB+Data plan people are getting above this post) in the mail just before Christmas. Read this post last night and reminded me about it, since my contract ends in Feb. I decide to get it. I called retention number straight, ask about the deal without mentioning I got this promo, rep tells me it is only for new activation, and then I mention I got the promo in the mail for being a long time valued customer in the mail. Sounded like first day on the job, told me to hold comes back telling me I am half right/wrong about the deal. Tells me I WAS ABLE to get the deal BUT IT ENDED Dec. 29th (this is BS, ended for “current long time customers” but only available for new activation and cannot do anything about it). I thanked him for his time and I told him I will try again or wait for any future promo within now and when my contract ends, he told me to call back sometime last week of Jan. or beginning of Feb. maybe some new or similar promo for it will be available.

Just as some people mention in the above posts keep calling and trying. So I decided to called again but through customer service first (I got better deals this way in the past and the reps were more flexible and lenient, CS first then transfer to retentions, instead of retention directly.) I told him I got this valued customer promo in the mail and just remember about it when one my friends (RFD on this thread heheheh) mentioned about getting a Rogers Blackberry deal yesterday. He check my account and said yes he sees I qualify for the promo but only applies to the newer number I opened (for mom, but this was 5 years ago) within the same account. I asked if I could use it towards the main account number he said he could not do that. I just LOL and said that does not make any sense, it is the same account. He agreed, and told me he will make an interaction log on my account and transfer me to retention.

Once I was transferred, this rep sounded more experienced (sounded more confident and seems to know more than the previous retention rep I talked to. I told him to read the log and I ask does that make sense? He told me the deal ended on Dec. 29th, but he will allow me to get the promo towards my main number (been with rogers for 9 years, never upgraded my phone for last 6yrs)plus $10 credit on Data Plan and $9 credit before 5pm, and nicely told me to remember next time to get the offer during the offer period. I said I was thinking about it because my contract was close to ending but forgot about it, and I thanked him. Just before I was going to say goodbye and hang up, he mentioned if I wanted the same deal for my mom just call back rententions and mentioned this new interaction number. I am so tempted to get this for my mom too, she only pays $15+SAF+EAF for shared minutes with my main number ($20 @300min) right now, but we never go over because of R2R (our family all use Rogers and 90% of our contacts on our phone is Rogers lol). I really didn't care about the BBB, I just wanted a data plan for my E71(I love it, especially the remote lock feature), but a $649 Smartphone for only $99, probably give it to my G/F anyways.

*I only called wireless retentions*

[Dodger]

If you were promised the 33.33% discount on these plans, check your bill to see if it has gone through. I was promised a $10 discount on the data pack, and it is showing on my list of wireless services (as 33.33%), but it is NOT reflected in my bill.

I'm waiting for the initial wave of anger to subside before calling in to find out why i'm not being given what i was promised by the rep, after having extended my contract further.

Looks like the 33.33% will only apply to additional addons, but that was not what i was told when i signed up for the plan with the CSR and renewed the contract.

[Repooc]

Be careful, they sent me a refurbished iPhone and never said anything about it not being new.

And the hassle to sent it back and get a new one is a pain in the ass, plus i wouldn't have the phone for atleast 2-3weeks.

How do you know if your iPhone is a refurb?

I just got mine from rogers through UPS, due to a tier 5 HUP on Monday... I opened it up, and everything looked pretty legit... still wrapped in the clear film... all accessories still wrapped up... the manual looked brand new, and the whole box was vacuumed sealed.

This was a white 16Gig 3G, btw.

One thing I did notice is that there was a little green fluorescent circle sticker stuck onto the back of the box near the barcode, but thats about it.

It physically looks brand new.

[deal4you]

Call this morning and got the BB Bold for $99 and 500MB VP for $30 less $10 monthly credit for 3 years. Also got additional $10 credits for 3 months towards the $35 activation fee.

Don't forget to collect 15,000 SDM Optimum points (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8074925#post8074925) for activating BB phone on any network. 15,000 Optimum points = $25 at Shoppers Drug Mart

Terms & Conditions:

* Open to all Canadian residents.
* Purchase and activate a new BlackBerry® smartphone with voice and data from any Canadian wireless service provider.
* 15,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® will be awarded for each new BlackBerry® smartphone activated.
* Offer valid from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 1, 2008 to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 15, 2009.
* Proof of new device activation, a valid BlackBerry® smartphone IMEI/ESN(dec))and request for Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points™ must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 19, 2009.
* The offer is limited to ONE submission per Shoppers Optimum members.

© 2008 Research In Motion Limited. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.

This is quick. Ordered yesterday morning. Received my BBB this morning. Charging the battery... But waiting for the SIM to come home to do activation. This is my first BB phone. How long does it takes for Rogers to activate a BB phone?

Tried to register for the Optimum points and got the invalid IMEI error and the following message.

*Please check the number you entered - if it appears correct you may need try back on the next business day.
With some carriers, there may be a delay in processing your activation.

[timv]

I just upgraded to 2 iphones this month. We ordered 2 iphones but wasn't told one would be "refreshed". I've since returned it and received a second "new" unit.

You can tell the difference by the box. The refreshed one came in a bigger box and did not have shrink wrap around the box. Inside the bigger box there was a smaller plain black box with silver imprinted IPHONE on the cover which the phone was in. Also instead of the normal tool to remove the sim card there was a bent paper clip in a small ziplock baggy. It wasn't hard to tell the difference. I also noticed on the refreshed unit a small blemish on the back cover. It didn't look to be caused by a person but from the injection molding process. Maybe thats is why it was returned and "refreshed" originally?

[kuzi]

can anyone confirm if they were able to get these plans today or are they officially discontinued now?

[ClayMan]

I just upgraded to 2 iphones this month. We ordered 2 iphones but wasn't told one would be "refreshed". I've since returned it and received a second "new" unit.

You can tell the difference by the box. The refreshed one came in a bigger box and did not have shrink wrap around the box. Inside the bigger box there was a smaller plain black box with silver imprinted IPHONE on the cover which the phone was in. Also instead of the normal tool to remove the sim card there was a bent paper clip in a small ziplock baggy. It wasn't hard to tell the difference. I also noticed on the refreshed unit a small blemish on the back cover. It didn't look to be caused by a person but from the injection molding process. Maybe thats is why it was returned and "refreshed" originally?

How much did you pay for the 2 iphones? Were they consolidated under the same account?

[sujat]

can anyone confirm if they were able to get these plans today or are they officially discontinued now?

I got the EPP earlier today and the DATA plan for 30$ as well. the CSR said .. it is 35, but because i was told 30, she will give a 5 $ monthly credit. I plan to call DATA retentions again and try to lower the 30 to 25 or even 20. She did not budge on the fact that the 500 MB data plan has 10 $ credit.

[deal4you]

can anyone confirm if they were able to get these plans today or are they officially discontinued now?


According to their website, it is still available for $30. (http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/essentials?content10=30_Data_Value_Pack_BlackBerry _Devices#start)

[lwswong]

According to their website, it is still available for $30. (http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/essentials?content10=30_Data_Value_Pack_BlackBerry _Devices#start)


I just got off the phone with someone after i said "cancel" to the voice prompt. presumably rententions, but who knows...

anyways, i managed to sign up for the EPP plan $17.50 and enquired about the value pack for the IPHONE. He mentioned that the prices had gone up today to $35. I mentioned that the website still said $30. He went and checked and confirmed it to be true and then told me he could give me a $5 credit because of that (so presumably, once they have that fixed, you'll have no leverage on that). Then I enquired about the $10 additional credit that some people have been getting. He initially told me it was not available. After some more sob storying, and mentioning Bell/Telus, he ended up giving me the credit. So I should have on my bill $35 value pack less $15 credit = $20. But I'll believe it when i see it. :)

All things are possible if you get the right rep (I had called 3 times prior to this call with no luck).

Thanks to everyone who posted details, it was invaluable in getting my deal.

[andrew2good4u]

I just got off the phone with someone after i said "cancel" to the voice prompt. presumably rententions, but who knows...

anyways, i managed to sign up for the EPP plan $17.50 and enquired about the value pack for the IPHONE. He mentioned that the prices had gone up today to $35. I mentioned that the website still said $30. He went and checked and confirmed it to be true and then told me he could give me a $5 credit because of that (so presumably, once they have that fixed, you'll have no leverage on that). Then I enquired about the $10 additional credit that some people have been getting. He initially told me it was not available. After some more sob storying, and mentioning Bell/Telus, he ended up giving me the credit. So I should have on my bill $35 value pack less $15 credit = $20. But I'll believe it when i see it. :)

All things are possible if you get the right rep (I had called 3 times prior to this call with no luck).

Thanks to everyone who posted details, it was invaluable in getting my deal.

I'm gonna give this a shot tomorrow.
I'll be transferring from prepaid.

So these are the sources I have (easy to prove):
- $30 add on
- 17.50 EPP plan

How do I prove the 33% data hardware credit and how exactly does it work?

[gwoo_ca]

I called Rogers, again, forth time in three days.

They refuse to allow me to sign up for the $30 data plan for windows mobile devices as I have never had a Rogers IMEI on file.

They said that I will have to buy a Rogers phone, get the IMEI on file then I can sign up.

Retarted and doesn't really make much business sense to me.

I talked about getting a BBB for $99. Was told that I was not flagged for the deal, only a limited number of customers were flagged. The rep did say that if I were flagged they would still honor that deal.

Talked about the $30 plan and the upcoming price increase. He said he didn't know anything about a price change.

I am at the point where I will just give up and move to Fido. Just wondering why Rogers is so anal to a customer who isn't on contract anymore. One would think they would do anything to keep me signed up...

[arcueid]

Can anyone who is on the $20 unlimited email/IM plan confirm that they can chat on portals other than BB IM? Like MSN, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, etc? Different reps have been saying different things.

[ArjunDhir]

I first called the regular customer relations department, got a real nice guy named Alex, and he fixed a little mistake in my contract, then I inquired about upgrading my phone to Blackbery 8900. He said I was on a coporate plan so I'd need to speak to them, he re-directed me to that department (# 1866-363-9712)

I spoke too a man named Lee I think, he was pretty nice too. I asked about the Blackberry, and told me I need to speak to the BB Data Dept so I was redirected once again. That departments # (1866-727-2141)

I spoke to a lady named Saditha (?), wasn't the freindliest, I told her I wanted to add a data plan + the Blackberry, this is what she quoted me:
Blackberry 8900 for $199
AND
My current plan - $20 (Ultd. Text, R2R, CID, VM, 250anytime minutes, evenings/weekends/evenings)
+
$25 for a 500mb data plan.

So the final total was $20 + $25 + 6.95 + 0.50 + Tax = $59.26

Going from $31.02 to $59.26 is a pretty steep jump for me to take, to be honest. Thats a $28+ hike.

I then did the stupid thing, I called back the last # about 5 minutes later, and spoke to my 4th rep in the last few hours.

I told this rep (who was by far the least friendly of them all, an old sounding Jamaican lady) that I spoke to a lady earlier and she was quoting me $175 for the 8900 and $20 on top of my current plan for 500mb of data. She called my bluff, said I had just called around 10 minutes earlier, and that the lady I spoke to prior was adamant that she had offered me what I wrote prior. I told her I would speak to my wife, and call back tommorow.

So what do I do? All I really want is the 500mb of data, Blackberry 8900, and a final price of around $50.

Maybe call retentions? Tell them I've been speaking to Fido?

[mcg]

Can anyone who is on the $20 unlimited email/IM plan confirm that they can chat on portals other than BB IM? Like MSN, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, etc? Different reps have been saying different things.

Only BB IM works, everything else is considered data.

[arcueid]

Only BB IM works, everything else is considered data.


Not true actually. I got it confirmed from a Rogers rep that a bunch of IM clients work. It is also listed in Rogers own website under the value pack which IMs are acceptable. MSN, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger etc. all work for this plan.

[ndinadis]

the post above
call retentions I am sure they will do better pricing (I wouldnt pay more the 99 for an 8000 series)
The other thing to many above is mention that you have been offered a deal, I specifically told my rep (she was awesome btw) that bell had a specific deal on that I wanted (300min 500data etc $45) she beat it by $5.
They are there for retaining customers I have had 3 years of problems she fixed at the same time, they are not there to make deals for cheap customers u need to tell them what you want and why.

[deal4you]

http://blackberry.tradeups.com/Customers/7/images/photo_home.jpg
http://blackberry.tradeups.com/customers/7/images/Generic_TradeUp-Banner.gif

Anyone have try the Blackberry Trade Up Program (http://blackberry.tradeups.com/How.aspx)? It is US address. Does this apply to Canadian?

After I purchased the new BBB yesterday, I have a Motorola Razr and a Sony Erickson 810i sitting in my draw. I only need one cellphone as spare backup phone. I am keeping the unlocked Razr for my travel. BB trade up quote for Sony Erickson 810i is US$45. Then, my new BBB costs me only $25 after the BB trade up and the $25 worth of SDM points (15,000).

P.S. May be free if I want to sell the new SIM card, came with the new BBB, for another $25!

[hseeng]

Called retentions


I told them I got the Presidents letter for the free Curve (Dec promo) but his was for the 8210 for free and Bold for $99
Told them I wanted the BB 8900

Well after 20 mins I got the BB Curve 8900 for $45 and no admin fee.
I think our account was a few months short on the HUP credit even. Need to spend $1000 in 10 months to get to tier 1 (I read). My wife used the credits already last year for her phone. Went in store last week they told me $250 on a 3 year plan.

Don't know how they did it. He said it was a new promo

I also got the Voice 17.50 EPP and the $35 data 500mb data plan with all the fix'ings
Then they applied a $15 credit

[singmookjai]

How does this sound as a retention plan:

VP: 200mins, unlimited 5/weekends, CID, VM
Data: 500mb, unlimited text, unlimited email

$17.50 + $30 + SIF = $54.50

Not so good I think. What are your thoughts? What is the strategy to waive SIF and the discount $10 or $5 off the data plan?

[sneak_around]

Called retentions


I told them I got the Presidents letter for the free Curve (Dec promo) but his was for the 8210 for free and Bold for $99
Told them I wanted the BB 8900

Well after 20 mins I got the BB Curve 8900 for $45 and no admin fee.
I think our account was a few months short on the HUP credit even. Need to spend $1000 in 10 months to get to tier 1 (I read). My wife used the credits already last year for her phone. Went in store last week they told me $250 on a 3 year plan.

Don't know how they did it. He said it was a new promo

I also got the Voice 17.50 EPP and the $35 data 500mb data plan with all the fix'ings
Then they applied a $15 credit

Thats a sweat deal..exactly what I want.
So That letter meant you're account was flagged for the deal?
Also why'd they apply the $15 credit to an voice EPP?

[cvrle1]

I just told them that I will rarely use data but would like to get it, but not for that much. He offered to lower it by $10 and I said cool :)

How does this sound as a retention plan:

What is the strategy to waive SIF and the discount $10 or $5 off the data plan?

[dmak]

with HUP do you only get one phone per a year per an account, even if you have two phones and two contracts on one account?

[SilentWish~*]

called this morning
after looooooong talks with SEVERAL departments actually..
i finally got everything straightened out :cheesygri

so~
got the EPP plan for $17.50, like everyone else~
then this was the hard part
the dataplan is $35 now, as everyone is aware, but the website still says $30.
they were VERY firm on not being able to credit/give the dataplan back for $30. First rep told me no way.. 2nd rep suggested i try signing up online since it still says $30~ by the way, while i was with the 2nd rep, i talked her into giving me another $10 credit off the dataplan :cheesygri
she could have given me MORE credits but she said that she can't give credits more than my base plan.. which is $17.50~
but anyways.. tried signing up online.. the ad for the $30 data plan was there.. but when you try to add it to your account, it's no where to be found.. so i was eventually transferred to eCare.. and they fiddled around with my account for a while but still couldn't see the data value pack online.. then finally transferred me to customer care.. which said it is indeed for $35 and there was nothing they can do BUT they can transfer me over to the iphone data dept.. which was when i got this guy.. which sounded like he didn't know anything lol
so i showed him the website.. like i did for ever