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HotHotHeat · 11-04-2009, 09:20 PM

Rate plans are out. They're crap.

Truly amazing how hard telecom companies fata over Canadians.

telus iphone rate plans are as follows for the new HSPA network launching tommorow:

$50
100min + 50 bonus min
500mb data

$65
200min + 50 bonus min
1GB data

$80
350min + 50 bonus min
2GB data

$100
450min + 50 bonus min
3GB data

with a choice of one of the following:
-double anytime min
-5 favorite local
-1000 text messages ($50 plan) or unlimited text for the $65 $80 and $100 plans

data add on packages:
$15 for 50mb
$25 for 500mb
$30 for 1Gb
$45 for 2Gb
$60 for 3Gb
$80 for 5Gb

non-iphone plans are:
$20 for 50 min
$30 for 100 min
$35 for 150 min
$40 for 200 min
$45 for 350 min
$50 for 450 min

all non-iphone plans have 50 bonus minutes except the $20 plan.

all plans have 9pm evenings and weekends standard as well as Voicemail 3 and call waiting included.

all non-iphone plans (except the $20 plan) include the same choice of one freebie that the iphone plans include, with the 1000 text messages for $30 and $35 plans and unlimited texting for the others.

fredr123 · 11-05-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

Rate plans are out. They're crap.

Truly amazing how hard telecom companies fata over Canadians.

Bell's cheapest plan is $45. Rogers and Telus seem settled on the $50 mark.

Wasn't it the case that even earlier this year the cheapest monthly fee you could pay to have an iPhone in Canada (on Rogers) was something approaching $80?

Just looking at the AT&T website and can get unlimited data for $30. Their lowest voice plan is $40. The minimum you are going to spend is $70 per month on a two year contract.

The degree to which Canadians are getting fataed is less now than it has ever been.

photon · 11-05-2009, 09:39 AM

Unlimited data for $30 doesn't seem to apply to this new network, else they wouldn't have $30 for 1GB and more for more GB listed.

luloo · 11-05-2009, 01:19 PM

I wonder if I get a new phone and renew my contact if my unlimited data for $30 will go with it also? That would suck a lot!

FanIn80 · 11-05-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by luloo

I wonder if I get a new phone and renew my contact if my unlimited data for $30 will go with it also? That would suck a lot!

I doubt it. Unlimited WAP data is one thing, but iPhone data is PC data. The data itself isn't different, but the amount used to do the same tasks sure is.

I_H8_Crawford · 11-05-2009, 02:04 PM

Those are crap plans from Telus, if you want an iPhone from Telus though, just wait until closer to Xmas, should get a better deal than that.

My deal with Rogers on my iPhone is ~$80 after SAF/tax/etc and I get:

250 Daytime
Unltd 6pm E&W
5 nationwide numbers
500MB
Unltd incoming
10000 text
Call ID
Visual VM

And that's not a retention plan, its a plan I got last year in Dec - so, in short, WAIT until closer to Xmas when all the carriers will drop their pants to get activations.

Byrns · 11-05-2009, 02:23 PM

I only wanted data on my iPhone but I had to get voice. So with Fido I got a $15 voice + $30 for 6gb data.

Cliche · 11-05-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by luloo

I wonder if I get a new phone and renew my contact if my unlimited data for $30 will go with it also? That would suck a lot!

Judging from knowledgeable places like howardforums, no, your unlimited data will not transfer over to the HSPA network, and it's probably best to wait till January/Never when prices might get slightly less onerous.

I should probably talk to a telus rep as my current plan is in theory a total rip off compared to what is avail. (175 mins/25$ +7$SAF +16$ Voice 3 and Call display. Doesn't include text messaging or data.)

luloo · 11-05-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cliche

Judging from knowledgeable places like howardforums, no, your unlimited data will not transfer over to the HSPA network, and it's probably best to wait till January/Never when prices might get slightly less onerous.

I should probably talk to a telus rep as my current plan is in theory a total rip off compared to what is avail. (175 mins/25$ +7$SAF +16$ Voice 3 and Call display. Doesn't include text messaging or data.)

Looks like you all are bursting my bubble...I guess I will have to see in Jan or so what happens.

fleuryisgod · 11-05-2009, 10:25 PM

I know nothing about iPhone data usage and what I am wondering is if you are connected to a wifi network does this count against your data for the month...or is it only when there is no wifi that it goes against the data plan for the month?

I_H8_Crawford · 11-05-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flueryisgod

I know nothing about iPhone data usage and what I am wondering is if you are connected to a wifi network does this count against your data for the month...or is it only when there is no wifi that it goes against the data plan for the month?

Only when there is no Wi-Fi.

Cheerio · 11-05-2009, 11:41 PM

can someone explain to me how much you could do with 1 gb of data?

Flames_Gimp · 11-06-2009, 01:06 AM

telus couldn't even provide an iphone today...as the system was down...all across Canada apparently. had to put my name on a waiting list

gonzo29 · 11-06-2009, 01:33 AM

I'm looking at getting an iPhone soon, but now that it's offered by multiple carriers, I'm not too sure who to go with. I'm moving back to Calgary after a few years in the States, so I don't have any recent experience with Canadian cell companies. Any suggestions? Fido looks like the best deal, but, well, I don't have much inherent trust in wireless providers, so I'm skeptical/curious about the coverage I might actually get.

Flames_Gimp · 11-06-2009, 05:47 PM

Got the iPhone today it's pretty sWeet posting with it now

LouCypher · 11-07-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheerio

can someone explain to me how much you could do with 1 gb of data?

Ive seen a general description of how much webpage views, song downloads ect that 1gb of Data covers I dont recall the exact numbers but it does cover quite a bit of use if you are not downloading large files directly from the internet. Web page views in the 10s of thousands if not hundreds of thousands.

The real catch is how to keep track, how many people actually pay that close attention and is there an easy way to monitor your own usage other then seeing a phone bill rack up for going over or being warned by the phone company that your exceeding use.

Data use has been a real grey area for many people, especially those not really tech savy or to busy to care types. Fact of the matter is that these networks to handle data use are in place already in most populated areas and really seem to be quite the cash cow once the intial investment in towers, equipment ect. is in place.

FanIn80 · 11-07-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LouCypher

Ive seen a general description of how much webpage views, song downloads ect that 1gb of Data covers I dont recall the exact numbers but it does cover quite a bit of use if you are not downloading large files directly from the internet. Web page views in the 10s of thousands if not hundreds of thousands.

The real catch is how to keep track, how many people actually pay that close attention and is there an easy way to monitor your own usage other then seeing a phone bill rack up for going over or being warned by the phone company that your exceeding use.

Data use has been a real grey area for many people, especially those not really tech savy or to busy to care types. Fact of the matter is that these networks to handle data use are in place already in most populated areas and really seem to be quite the cash cow once the intial investment in towers, equipment ect. is in place.

Rogers now has an online data and minute tracker. In fact there is even a free iPhone app that connects to that tracker and tells you all of your usage stats right up to the minute.

LouCypher · 11-07-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FanIn80

Rogers now has an online data and minute tracker. In fact there is even a free iPhone app that connects to that tracker and tells you all of your usage stats right up to the minute.

Cool, thanks for the info. I figured there must be at least some kind of tracking that can be done.

Azure · 11-10-2009, 02:22 PM

Motorola Droid coming to Telus in early 2010.

I'll probably get it if the data plan is decent.

Russic · 11-10-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by I_H8_Crawford

Those are crap plans from Telus, if you want an iPhone from Telus though, just wait until closer to Xmas, should get a better deal than that.

My deal with Rogers on my iPhone is ~$80 after SAF/tax/etc and I get:

250 Daytime
Unltd 6pm E&W
5 nationwide numbers
500MB
Unltd incoming
10000 text
Call ID
Visual VM

And that's not a retention plan, its a plan I got last year in Dec - so, in short, WAIT until closer to Xmas when all the carriers will drop their pants to get activations.

hmm, that's 100 minutes more than I have for the same cost. I have the 6 gig plan. I wonder if I downgraded to the 500 mb of data I could get a better deal on my voice?

BTW the app Fanin80 mentioned is called Mobile Minutes Tracker. It's just been kind enough to inform me that I am 4 minutes over my limit.