Ever since the $7 unlimited WAP surfing/browsing plan or $20 communicate/value pack came out, people have been using it on their iPhone. Since people haven't been charged for 2 months now, people are starting to think that they can get away with it. The simple fact is that you cannot use this plan on your iPhone. If you have been using it with no extra charges so far, then you are lucky.
Here's what I've heard from actual Rogers and Fido CSR's.
1. You cannot use this plan on an iPhone.
2. Rogers will begin IMEI tracking in the very near future (probably before the end of this month)
3. People who have been using this plan on phones that aren't eligible will get billed accordingly at the 5 cents per kb usage rate.
Facts:
1. The iPhone doesn't have a WAP browser.
2. The plan is meant for WAP browsing.
3. The edge settings you need to input in order for safari to work are not WAP settings.
4. Rogers will be IMEI tracking.
5. Safari is likely considered a 3rd party application according to Rogers. This means you cannot use it on this plan. Weather would also be considered a 3rd party application.
6. WAP browsing accumulates little data usage. When your iPhone racks up 100+ mb of data per month, Rogers will think something is up.
7. The disclaimer for the plan clearly states you cannot use it.
What if I change my iPhone's IMEI using Ziphone or some other method to my Moto Razr or another Rogers/Fido phone?
- First of all, changing a phones IMEI isn't exactly legal. But I wouldn't consider it illegal or something that can get you into serious trouble. Ok so your IMEI has been changed. But the iPhone still is not a WAP browsing phone. Rogers will know and charge you accordingly. I wouldn't change the IMEI.
What if the Rogers/Fido CSR told me to use this plan on my iPhone and they put a note on my account?
- That's nice but the CSR clearly doesn't know what they are talking about then or they think it will be funny once $5k bills start being sent out. No matter what kind of note is put on your account, the disclaimer states you cannot use a non-Rogers phone. They might be able to give you some kind of credit but likely not the whole amount and it will be a big hassle to get.
Just don't use this plan. It is too good to be true. Even in the States where the data rates are 10 times cheaper in Canada, the iPhone data plan still costs $20 a month.
I hope that people don't get gigantic bills and they have to fight with Rogers. Hopefully Rogers will give iPhone users in Canada some kind of warning if they are on this plan, but I highly doubt that.
4 comments:
This is 100% correct. The billing system is being "switched on" starting April 15th. All IMEI tracking will be fully implemented and non-Fido/Rogers approved devices WILL be charged 0.05/kb. Not only Imei tacking but also gateway restrictions (wap.fido.ca & goam.com ONLY) plus bandwidth monitoring as well. It's extremely easy to see who is using regular WAP browsing and who is using an iPhone/PDA/smartphone. And also, your device is identified by the network as soon as you turn it on.
In summary:
- Don't bother changing your IMEI.
- Don't use the plan after April 15th.
The free ride is over.
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That doesnt exclude using the 15$ plan for unlimited Gmail email and 2 mb of data I hope... Does it? Because the only thing I want to check using the Edge network is my gmail account and the lady from rogers told me I get unlimited Gmail and 2 mb... Is she telling the truth?
Personally, I don't think it will affect windows mobile plans since they don't offer 'unlimited browsing'. I think you will be fine, but I am not 100% sure.
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