It looks like Apple is taking this anti-Rogers thing more seriously than we thought. According to AppleInsider, Apple has decided that, due to the crappy and hugely overpriced data plans being offered by Rogers Wireless and Fido for iPhone 3G customers in Canada, and the resulting overwhelming negative public response toward them, Apple will not be selling the iPhone 3G in any of their Canadian stores. The news came during a private conference call Monday evening from Apple representatives.
Written by Edward Kirk on July 8th, 2008 with no comments.
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There has been a lot of unrest surrounding the rate plans offered by Rogers Wireless, all of which has culminated in the gathering of 41,000 signatures on a petition protesting their high prices and low data ceiling. Rogers’ competitor Bell Mobility has even decided to take advantage of the bad PR by offering the Samsung Instinct, the iPhone’s chief competitor. As a result, rumor has it that Apple is unsatisfied with Rogers and is diverting shipments of iPhones away from Canada.
Written by Edward Kirk on July 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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iPhoneinCanada.ca has posted what they claim is a leaked Rogers Wireless internal memo explaining the Rogers iPhone 3G activation process, which they say they received from an anonymous user. The memo mentions that iPhones will be arriving to stores in a “bricked” state, and that a special “activation only” version of iTunes 7.7 will be required to activate the device and un-brick it.
Written by Edward Kirk on June 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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Many iPhone 3G-hopefuls and residents of Canada yesterday seemed to be less than satisfied with the announcements from Rogers and Fido. Controversially, none of the four plans for the device they announced came with unlimited data, and many of them decided to make their dissatisfaction publicly known. In response to the public outcry, Rogers has felt the need to defend their data plans.
Written by Edward Kirk on June 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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So, Rogers will be brining the iPhone 3G to Canada. And if you live up there, that’s a good thing. Still, formal pricing had yet to be announced until today. Update: Fido announced their price plans as well, which are identical to the ones announced by Rogers Wireless.
Written by Chris Barylick on June 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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