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Rogers: Tethering is included for free until December 31, 2009

I am still a little surprised that I missed this little gem, however it seems that in the same “five ways to save” information regarding the iPhone 3G S pricing for Rogers, it was also noted that Rogers customers would have Internet tethering included — for free. “To use tethering or wireless modem functionality you require [...]

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Rogers offers up “five ways to save” on the iPhone 3G S

Rogers has come through with some last minute news that should make anyone heading out to pick up an iPhone 3G S a little happier. In short, they have released information detailing “five ways to save” on your iPhone 3G S purchase. Bottom line, it seems that Rogers has lightened up on the dates similar [...]

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Rogers, Fido off-contract iPhone 3GS pricing revealed by Best Buy Canada

According to a few recently leaked screenshots of the Best Buy Mobile inventory system, the off-contract pricing for the iPhone 3G S with Rogers and Fido has been revealed. The 16GB iPhone 3G S will set you back $699.99, and the 32GB model will set you back $799.99. There you have it, nothing really shocking here, [...]

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Rogers, Fido iPhone 3G, iPhone 3G S pricing and availability

Despite all of the anger surrounding the iPhone and AT&T, there are plenty of other areas in the world that are hoping to see a quick release of the iPhone 3G S — one of which is Canada. As of now, I have not seen anything in terms of an official announcement on the Rogers [...]

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Rogers quickly phasing out the 6GB/$30 a month iPhone data plans?

Reports are beginning to surface regarding those 6GB/$30-a-month data plans, and it turns out that they they have been quickly disappearing. It seems that particular data plan is no longer in the system, so even a basic account modification such as changing the address on your account will force a change to a currently supported [...]

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Rogers sold 255,000 iPhone 3G’s last quarter

Rogers has just reported their iPhone 3G sales, which came in at a respectable 255,000. This sales number includes the amount they sold between the July 11 launch and the end of September. Rogers had claimed that the iPhone, along with its subsidies has strained their resources, but they also expect to make a nice return. [...]

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Rogers extends 6GB/$30-a-month data plan for another month

How can we forget that controversy caused by Rogers in the lead up to the release of the iPhone 3G, the one where they were planning on severely overcharging for data with a 6GB a month plan for $100. Thankfully they changed their mind at the last minute, of course that new plan was just [...]

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Rogers happy with iPhone 3G sales, made initial commitment of $150 million worth

Despite the anti-Rogers campaigns that we saw leading up to the launch of the iPhone 3G it seems to be doing well, that is at least according to some recent statements coming from company president Nadir Mohammed. Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless initially expected to not be able to offer the iPhone 3G this year, however when [...]

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Rogers (almost) has a change of heart, adds $30 a month 6GB data plan

Well it looks as if the RuinediPhone petition may have done some good after all, because in a strange twist it seems that Rogers has responded and reacted to the complaints. Of course, in true Rogers fashion they have not made it entirely right. Rogers has just announced they will be offering, albeit for a limited [...]

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17,000+ Canadians say “No Thanks” to Rogers, Fido iPhone 3G offering

With lots of anger over the announced plans for the Rogers, Fido iPhone 3G customers it comes as little surprise that this petition and website has turned up and with a tagline of “Screwing Canadian iPhone customers since ‘08″ it cannot be made any clearer. So for all the Canadian readers out, who are upset you [...]

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