Rogers brings the 6GB / $30 data promo back to life
It looks like Rogers is pretty serious about moving those Magics and Dreams because it just resurrected the 6GB/$30 data promo. As you can imagine however, there is a catch to this in that it is supposed to be exclusively for those who purchased one of the two Android handsets that Rogers launched today. Also, a 3-year data contract is required and the promotion expires on Canada Day. Be that as it may, we were able to log into one of our Rogers accounts and successfully add it to two lines, one being registered to a BlackBerry and the other to an iPhone. You’re more than free to try and add it yourself — just don’t blame us if Rogers smacks you on the hand and takes it away from you.
Maybe trying to pump them out before the next iPhone launch?
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Not really worthed to be even 2nd! On this. But heck,why not?
This is actually a better deal than AT&T in the U.S. I can’t believe that AT&T now costs more than data in Canada which is known to be ridiculously expensive.
I dont see any information on their main site about this plan being back….. or is it only seen in the my account area when you can change your own plan?
I just wish this plan would stick around longer…. I cant upgrade my phone until November!
Yeah but you guys don’t sign Data Contracts in the States do you?
Oooooh yeeeahhhh… I work today, but totally getting the magic tomorrow
It sounds like Rogers is the worst of the cell companies. A 3 year contract? Thats retarded.
@E
Yes, it’s horrible, but completely standard here. The standard contract length for everything is three years, and they make sure you take it. A $700 phone is $650 on a one year contract, $600 on a two year contract, and $200 on a three year contract.
you actually managed to do something useful on Rogers’ website? I think that’s the bigger story.
I saw the Magic today and thinking of getting rid of my iPhone.
I was super impressed with the build of the HTC and LED screen and the Android 1.5… WOW
Sid’s right. The Rogers website is just terrible. And tying this data plan to two specific phones and a 3 year contract is criminal. This is what they should be charging for EVERYONE, none of this $80 for 5GB crap.
I think its time for me to go back to rogers. Maybe not I like my 15$ a month unlimited data plan that I have with Telus!
I just called Rogers and they have nothing like this available for any phone, including the HTC’s, blackberries or even iphones.
I also attempted to access off of the website and no success there either.
Where are you guys getting your information?
meh…. and I just got a 3G iPhone on fido….. but altleast I got a sick plan
Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone) at: Caledon Canada
I did call Rogers they do have the 6GB plan but its only for the two HTC dream/magic, not for the iphone so far. but the person I talked to said it might be coming for the new iphone too. I have a strong feeling that the 6gb data will come back for the new iphone exclusively too.
Description
Available From 02 June 2009 and expires on 01 July 2009
A 6 GB $30 data plan for customers who purchase an Android Smartphone with a 3 year voice plan.
Business Rules
Eligible
New and existing customers.
Requirements
Smartphones running on Android operating system only (e.g HTC Dream and HTC Magic).
3 year Voice plan on account when adding new promotional plan.
Existing customers performing a hardware upgrade must renew service agreement for 3 years(renewing on service agreement will ensure term alignment).
Not compatible with:
Data standalone plans with no voice plan attached.
Mobile Hi-Speed Internet devices (Access Cards and Rocket sticks)
BlackBerry
Terms & Conditions
Term Length
3 year term
Cancellation Penalty
DECF applies
DECF is charged when customers cancel their terms based data service or downgrade the length of the date term and is intended to recover the additional costs associated to hardware subsidy rebated the customer received at initial subscription to the data term
The penalty is $5 per each unfulfilled month in the customer’s data term with a minimum DECF of $25 and a maximum of $100.
Customer Impacts
Data overusage:
$0.05 for first 60MB and $0.03/MB thereafter.
Tethering will be deducted from data bucket.
Over usage covered by Mobile Internet Cost Protection.
You say you attached you data plan to a iphone and a blackberry on the same account so that they can share the 6 GB? I would like to attach a Rocket stick and an iphone to the same 6 GB data plan so that I can use the 6 GB as my computer internet as well as my iphone. Any suggestions/comments??
@Tygarshark
I was wondering the same thing. It’s under Smart Phone Data Plans. Here is the link.
http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-plans/iphone_smartphone_plans
Also the plan will be available for the new 3Gs
http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-products/iphone_faqs?setLanguage=en&cm_sp=Consumer-_-Wireless_iPhone3Gs_0609_Eng-_-3GsPrelaunch_LowerBadge