iPhone on Rogers - General iPhone on Rogers / Fido discussions

[Doctordestiny]

I phoned rogers to ask about my use of my iPhone while in the States. I was told that if the phone is on and a call comes in, I get dinged even if it goes to voicemail (I don't answer). Calls to Canada will be billed at around $1.70 a minute, about $1.20 within the States and even for voice mail messages that I don't pick up while in the State as well as text messages.

I guess what I'll do is pop out the sim card (easy to do, I've tried it) and then use the phone as an iPod Touch for free wifi only.

I hope the above information helps others who may be in the same same situation who are with Rogers.

[Pagal4321]

Well instead of taking out the SIM card, you can just leave it on Airplane mode and turn wireless on.

At least that's what I think I'll be doing when I head down to the States. That should help me avoid phone calls, but then I can still use data if need be.

[FlamesKickAss]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

Well instead of taking out the SIM card, you can just leave it on Airplane mode and turn wireless on.

At least that's what I think I'll be doing when I head down to the States. That should help me avoid phone calls, but then I can still use data if need be.

that's what I did, so I didnt lose my sim card. and then if in an emergency you can easily use your phone

[metallicat]

73 dollars a month for me Ronald. 250 daytime minutes, free evenings (starting at 5pm), free weekends, an unusable number of texts, call display, voicemail, 6GB of data...

[FlamesKickAss]

Originally Posted by Ronald Pagan

Hi I have a question.

I am not a typical gadget guy, but I recognize how an iPhone could significantly help me out with my memory, directions etc.

What is your real monthly cost of owning an iPhone. What can I realistically expect to pay and budget for?

I was on a voice plan before and then added the 6gig plan and th 15 dollar package and my bill with taxes it 84 and change. Not sure what they have now. But I would assume it would be in the 75-100 range per month

[photon]

He won't be able to get that 6GB deal now though, just keep that in mind.

Not that it's needed, I don't think I've used 6GB TOTAL on my phone since I got it.

[metallicat]

Originally Posted by photon

He won't be able to get that 6GB deal now though, just keep that in mind.

Not that it's needed, I don't think I've used 6GB TOTAL on my phone since I got it.

yeah that's a good point. I should actually look into lowering my data. Any idea what the current rates are?

[Barnes]

^^Maybe wait until after 3.0. We can't know what goodies may be available.

[REDVAN]

I have a heavy voice plan, which I am finding I don't really use all that much anymore.

Maybe I should downgrade.

[FlamesKickAss]

Originally Posted by photon

Not that it's needed, I don't think I've used 6GB TOTAL on my phone since I got it.

i reset mine aug 25 (got it july 25) according to my phone and I have downloaded 791 mb and uploaded 50 mb. not even close to 6gigs.

[MickMcGeough]

Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss

i reset mine aug 25 (got it july 25) according to my phone and I have downloaded 791 mb and uploaded 50 mb. not even close to 6gigs.

I think a lot of 6GB data plan holders are going to be pretty happy to have it when they get 3.0 installed and start using tethering.

[FlamesKickAss]

^^^ true. I dont see myself tethering that much but will be nice to have

[metallicat]

Yeah I didn't really think about that, I guess I'll wait. I doubt I would really use tethering, but you never know.

[photon]

Plus the option now is $25 for 500MB.

Really, for 6GB at $30, you could probably sell your account in a few years for a profit.

[metallicat]

What a ripoff data rates are.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Doctordestiny

What did Mythbusters find. I've always wondered about that - if I turn on my phone while in the air the plane will suddenly fall from the sky or something. We all know it's not true. It if was, all a terrorist would have to do is turn on his phone and down she goes. I'm curious about what Mythbusters determined, however.

if I recall correctly they couldnt interfere with any aviation equipment whatsoever with their cell phones. It annoys me everytime I fly because you can't even use an iPod until the seatbelt light turns off, and usually on a trip to Vancouver that damn thing is lit up the whole time.

[photon]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

What a ripoff data rates are.

Do you recall when it was $25 for 5MB and 5 cents a kb? That was a ripoff, this at least is workable.

[User Name]

just wondering if there is any pros/cons to going with a 3rd party store to sign up for your iphone? IE not AT&T/Rogers/Apple, one of those phone stores that cell phones across all companies?

[kermitology]

Originally Posted by Ryan Coke

Pilots are not on their phones all the time, I can assure you.

It usually isn't a safety issue, but transmitted signals can cause interference at critical times, particularly on approach. Usually not an issue, but it can be.

With so many GSM phones out there the TDMA chirping can be heard on the radios. I've forgotten to turn my phone off a few times when I was operating a radar system a few times. But generally.. no problems.

[kermitology]

Originally Posted by Doctordestiny

I phoned rogers to ask about my use of my iPhone while in the States. I was told that if the phone is on and a call comes in, I get dinged even if it goes to voicemail (I don't answer). Calls to Canada will be billed at around $1.70 a minute, about $1.20 within the States and even for voice mail messages that I don't pick up while in the State as well as text messages.

I guess what I'll do is pop out the sim card (easy to do, I've tried it) and then use the phone as an iPod Touch for free wifi only.

I hope the above information helps others who may be in the same same situation who are with Rogers.

That's absolutely ######ed. It's not using any airtime. I call BS on that.