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Fido, a division of Rogers Wireless, is making the following changes to their Early Cancellation Fees (ECF).
Voice
NEW: $10/month ($100 minimum, $300 maximum)
OLD: $20/month ($100 minimum, $400 maximum)
Data
NEW: $10/month ($100 minimum, $200 maximum)
OLD: $5/month ($25 minimum, $100 maximum)
The above changes will only apply to customers who sign a Fido agreement on or after July19, 2009. No word on if existing customers will have their contract terms changed to reflect the new policy.
Thanks WorldIRC!
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July 18th, 2009
The iPhone 3GS was launched on July 19th in most parts of the world, with it available from both Rogers and Fido in Canada. Two weeks after the launch and the 3GS is already sold out at Rogers and Fido retail locations across the country. The 3GS is reportedly still in stock at Apple stores across Canada. The iPhone 3G, last years model, may still be in stock at retail locations and will continue to be sold until stock is depleted. Expect stock of the 3GS to be replenished next week with back orders being filled first.
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July 2nd, 2009
Starting June 19th Rogers and Fido will have the iPhone 3GS 16GB for $199 on a 3 year while the 32GB is $299 on a 3 year. Presumably with a $45 minimum monthly voice and data plan. There will be no straight up pricing at launch.
The iPhone 3G 8GB will drop to $99 on a 3 year.
Rogers will also be bringing back the $30/6GB data option for iPhone users.
June 8th, 2009
Starting July 7th, Rogers will begin charging for incoming SMS, for those who don’t have a text messaging plan. The cost will be $0.15 a message.
So much for Rogers saying they’ll never charge for incoming SMS.
Fido users will still get free incoming.
May 5th, 2009
Effective immediately for customers who are on loyalty/retention plans, or “old” Fido plans (before November 4th, 2008). Contract renewals may now only be done within 180 days (6 months) of the end of the contract, not 14 months as previously allowed.
Fido Dollars may still be used to reduce handset pricing if you are not eligible for a renewal credit. Fido Dollars are can also be used when completing a HUP to reduce the handset pricing even more.
Discuss on HowardForums or in the comment section below.
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April 18th, 2009
With Earth Day next week, April 22, all the major retailers are getting involved in one way or another.
Bring in your old cellphone to Best Buy next week and get $25 off the purchase of a new phone. If you are buying a phone priced at $0 you will receive a $25 store credit for accessories. The $25 accessory credit must be used at the time of purchase and no cash will be given back if the accessory is less than $25.
The trade-in program is only available for new contracts, contract renewals, and upgrades. Thus prepaid phones are not eligible. Trade-in incentives are only valid from April 17, 2009 – April 23, 2009 and must be done in-store.
Check out all the trade-in incentives online.
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April 17th, 2009
Looks like most BlackBerry users in Canada and the United States are currently without e-mail service. From what I have read it appears all service providers are affected by this outage: Rogers, AT&T, Verizon, etc.
Are you experiencing no e-mail service or delays receiving messages, leave a comment below.
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April 13th, 2009
Fido, a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc., has started to sell previous used iPhones through the loyalty and retention department. Refreshed iPhones were purchased and returned within the first 15 days of use.
Pricing for the “refreshed” iPhones is as follows:
$149 – 8GB on 3-year term
$249 – 16GB on 3-year term
Only customers on a price plan before the relaunch of the Fido brand (November 4, 2008) are able to get these “refreshed” iPhones. Also note, “refreshed” iPhones only have a 6 month warranty, not the full 12 months that new ones do.
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April 7th, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009 marked the appointment of Nadir Mohamed as President and CEO of Rogers Communications. Mohadmed previously held the position of President and was the Chief Operating Officer of the mobile and cable division at Rogers since May 2005. Nadir oversaw the acquisition of Microcell and migrated the brand to Fido Solutions. Before beginning his career at Rogers in 2000 he partook in many senior executive assignments at B.C. Telcom, including the launch of the company’s wireless and data networking division.
“To succeed a visionary business titan like Ted Rogers and to lead a
company that has an asset mix as unique and powerful as Rogers’ is a rare and
exciting opportunity,” said Nadir Mohamed, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Rogers Communications Inc. “We have the brand, the technology
platforms, the financial strength, and tremendously talented employees to
continue this company’s success well into the future.”
Read the complete press release from Rogers here.
Source: CNW Group
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April 4th, 2009
Fido is pleased to announce the availability of Canada’s first mobile phone made (partly) out of recycled materials. The 
Motorola Renew (w233) is made out of 25% post consumed plastics featuring 9 hours of talk time (19 days of standby power), built in MP3 player, expandable memory (to a max of 2 GB), and stereo headset. Although the phone does not have a camera or Bluetooth is does have Sudoku and Tetris preloaded.
Do your part for the environment and pick up your Renew at any authorized Fido dealer or on the Fido website for the following price:
2 year: $0.00
monthly: $65.00
prepaid: $65.00
phone only: $65.00
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April 2nd, 2009
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