Maybe it is better that the Canadian launch of the iPhone 4 has been delayed. It looks like early adopters in the United States are having signal problems with their devices. Instead of me explaining the problem to you, take a look at the video below.
Thanks to out tipster, “FidoMarketing” we have obtained a few screen shots of Fido’s plans and devices for this upcoming quarter (Q2 2010). Below is a summary of the screen shots, follow the “more” link to see the images of the leaked information.
Wireless Internet Options
$40 – 2GB/2GB BIS
$50-5GB
$80-8GB
CarryOver Minutes
this option will become available in the near future
Fido UNO
will be decommissioned as of June 1st 2010
Devices
5 new devices and a HSPA+ modem
LG GW300-April 13 2010
Nokia X3-May 18 2010
BlackBerry 9100-May 4 2010
Nokia 3710-May 18 2010
Sony Ericsson ASPEN-June 2010
Novatel Wireless MC988DF*-May 2010
*28.80 Mbps downlink available after network upgrade
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FIDO will be launching two new monthly prepaid plans March 28th in order to remain competitive in the changing Canadian Wireless Industry. The existing City Fido prepaid plan will remain unchanged. The addition of these new price points allow FIDO to cover all monthly price points with both prepaid and post paid.
$19
50 daytime minutes (local)
300 evening/weekend minutes (local)
50 outgoing text messages (Canada-wide)
unlimited incoming text messages
$29
100 daytime minutes (local)
1000 evening/weekend minutes (local)
100 outgoing text messages (Canada-wide)
unlimited incoming text message
both plans will include
call display
voicemail
call waiting
call forward
billing by the minute
activation bonus
$10 activation credit
$15 bonus credit if activation is done online or e-mail address is registered with account
requires purchase of new FIDO handset
The Sony Ericsson T715a was officially launched today on Rogers’ discount brand, Fido Telephony. The T715a features a 3.2MP camera, MP3 player, Facebook app, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot.
As you can see from the image above, the Sony Ericsson slider is only $50 on a 2 year term and $200 when purchased outright.
Head over to the Fido website to purchase your T715a today!
Rogers and Fido have launched three new SMS bundles which are perfect for your travels around the world.
$10: 20 text messages ($0.50/message overage)
$20: 50 text messages ($0.40/message overage)
$35: 100 text messages ($0.35/message overage)
The travel packs for good for messaging anywhere outside of Canada. The add-ons will not be prorated so they do not need to be added on your plan’s anniversary date. All roaming SMS packs will expire after 30 days and will need to be manually re-added.
Roger’s discount brand, Fido Telephony, will be discontinuing their OTC program (over the counter exchange program) sometime in September. The program allowed customers to return their defective handset (with the exception of iPhones, BlackBerrys, and USB sticks) and exchange it on the spot for a refurbished device, of the same model, at their local Fido store.
The OTC program will be replaced by a loaner phone program where customer will always leave the store with a working handset. With the previous program if the store was out of stock, due to phone supply issues, of the phone the customer need to exchange they would be out of luck and walk out the door with a non-functioning phone. The Nokia 2660 is the device of choice for the loaner program, even if you have a smartphone such as a Jack or Q9H. Returns for iPhones and BlackBerrys must be made through customer care, 1-888-481-FIDO (3436) or 611 from you Fido device.
The “Fido Loaner Phone Program” does come with a cost. Customers who require a loaner device will be charged a $10 admin fee, no exceptions, as well as a $50 deposit for the handset. The $50 deposit will be refunded to the customer if the phone is returned within, 14 days of being notified their handset is ready for pickup, in working condition. The new program will allow customers to return the defective device to any Fido dealer not just corporate stores as the OTC program required.
Customers who send their phone out for repair which is not covered by the warranty will be charged at $25 estimate fee plus cost for repair.