We’ve been hearing for ages that Rogers would have to be working hard on producing some less than ridiculous data rate plans for iPhone buyers in Canada – and over the last few days the rumors are coming thick and fast that things are heading that way. Engadget Mobile has a report up today citing […]
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Maybe Some Reasonable Data Rates Coming for Canada and The iPhone 3G?

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We’ve been hearing for ages that Rogers would have to be working hard on producing some less than ridiculous data rate plans for iPhone buyers in Canada – and over the last few days the rumors are coming thick and fast that things are heading that way.

Engadget Mobile has a report up today citing some of the latest, that really don’t sound too outrageous, especially given past history in this area:

Pricing seems to be set at $199 and $299 for the 8GB and 16GB handsets as new activations or for upgrades to a qualifying 2 or 3-year plan. Yes, you’ll also need to grab yourself a data and voice plan, and options include a $30 unlimited Consumer Data Plan — it’s about freakin’ time — or $45 Enterprise Data Plan. Both of these include Visual Voicemail when subscribed to a voicemail plan, though, only the Corp. plan seems to let you get at your Exchange server for push mail.

It’s been a long wait for Canada – for the iPhone and for some decent data rates – here’s hoping some of this pans out …

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