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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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!
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.
Fido's retentions or Rogers' retentions?
Rogers keeps telling me they can do nothing for me over and above a new customer.
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.
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.
which ones are you talking about? N95 N96? Those are ok.
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...
I'm looking forward to the next version, I will probably be getting it right away.
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