Apr 30
New Info on the 3G iPhone is on the main page, not this page
Since the iPhone is in fact coming to Canada, many people who have one currently, or don’t have one, will want to switch to Rogers from Fido or another carrier. I think that Fido won’t release the iPhone. I think only Rogers will. Plus, I don’t think Fido will offer the ‘iPhone data plan’ which Rogers will have to. So what are my options? Stay with Fido and don’t use data, or switch to Rogers and use the iPhone properly. I’m going to switch to Rogers. I also doubt that Rogers will let unlocked iPhones use their special iPhone plan.
How can I avoid the early cancellation fee (ECF) when switching from Fido to Rogers?
It is possible to have it waived, but there is a few regulations that you must meet.
1. You must have been with Fido for at least 1 year.
2. You must be under a contract.
3. You new contract must be a 3 year.
4. Activation fees may be applicable on Rogers.
This kind of sucks for me since I have only been with Fido for 5 months. I’ll see what I can do when the time comes. I don’t really want to pay $400 to switch to Rogers.
If you are switching from Telus or Bell, you must pay the early cancellation fee if you are terminating a contract early.
Bell will charge - $20/month to a maximum of $400. Minimum of $100.
Telus will charge - $20/month to a maximum of $700. Minimum of $100.
Honestly, if you are on Telus or Bell and you really want an iPhone, I would just pay the fee and cut your losses. The iPhone is that spectacular which makes it worth it. Dump that HTC Touch and get a real touchscreen phone.
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May 1st, 2008 at 2:28 am
Anyone aware of any plans offered to Fido customers that aren’t on contract anymore to switch to Rogers? I finally become a free agent in the cellular world and now I’ve got to switch companies… I’ve gotta get something out of this!
May 1st, 2008 at 2:36 am
You can call retentions and see what they can offer you. But you may likely get a brand new free Moto Razr with a new 3 year agreement.
May 1st, 2008 at 6:17 am
Fido’s retentions or Rogers’ retentions?
Rogers keeps telling me they can do nothing for me over and above a new customer.
May 1st, 2008 at 8:46 am
Yeah thats probably how it’s going to be. Fido retentions may be able to offer you something special. But if you plan to get an iPhone from Rogers, then there is no point.
May 1st, 2008 at 1:47 pm
iPhone, come on guys, all the “cool kids” had over a year ago, do you really want to be an also ran? Nokia has far better phones, you just have to bring them in from Europe.
May 1st, 2008 at 6:37 pm
which ones are you talking about? N95 N96? Those are ok.
May 24th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
ahahaha being able to use an iphone does NOT make up for those fees..unless you’re loaded i guess, but i’ve been using the iphone and it’s really not as amazing as all these fanboys make it out to be. now the iphone2 on the other hand with 3G and REAL gps may be worth it…
May 24th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I’m looking forward to the next version, I will probably be getting it right away.
June 10th, 2008 at 3:31 am
Well, the Canadian Apple site mentions that that iphone will be available in the Rogers and Fido store as well. So chances are that Fido might carry the iphone as well. Since Fido is owned by Rogers I don’t see why they would have not worked a deal as well, saving them the hassle from migrating many mobile customers from Fido to Rogers. Either way Rogers is prolly going offer a ridiculous data plan like Unlimited data for $60 bucks more. Because Rogers are cunts like that
June 10th, 2008 at 9:22 am
this article is no longer valid as the iphone will be availbe for Rogers and Fido customers. See http://www.apple.ca
June 10th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Please keep in mind that this article was posted on April 30th,
The pages with 3G iPhone news are posted here:
http://www.iphoneuser.ca/2008/06/iphone-3g-in-canada-faq/
http://www.iphoneuser.ca/2008/06/my-thoughts-on-the-rogersfido-iphone-plan/
http://www.iphoneuser.ca/2008/06/more-info-on-the-3g-iphone-in-canada/
http://www.iphoneuser.ca/2008/06/iphone-3g-july-11-in-canada/
July 12th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Hey thanks alot. I just switched from Fido to Rogers to get out of my 3yr contract which im 1yr in. So I signed up with Rogers and got the iphone.
July 12th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Are you gonna be paying the ECF or is it being waived?
September 6th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
what is uve been with fido for several years, and that ur only 5 mths down ur new 3 yr contract, can u still be elligible to switch to rogers without any cancellation fees?
September 6th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
@ mizzash
At least a year in total I believe
December 15th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I have 220 fido dollars which I’d like to use to get an iPhone but I really want to swit to Rogers. Does anyone know if I can go on a contract with Fido just to get my free phone then switch to Rogers? Is there a charge to switch? Will the phone work for Rogers or do I have to pay some fee to unlock it on the Rogers network?
Thanks in advance!