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Holmes108 · 2012-07-19, 02:47 PM

Just thought I'd share as it's one of the better plans they've offered in a while, and it's apparently only available until August 8th:

6 GB of data
Unlimited Canada-wide MY10 calling
Unlimited messaging
Unlimited 6PM evening & weekend calling
200 weekday minutes
All on Canada's first LTE network

I was on the exact same plan with 1GB data, and thought that was a good deal.

http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wi...n-0712-_-slot1

Not a ton of minutes, but with MY10, it's as good as unlimited for someone like me.

99semaj · 2012-07-19, 05:32 PM

The one glaring gap is that they still charge an obscene amount for long distance outside a paltry ten numbers.

You see, long distance fees dont really exist, save for some far flung termination fees in third world countries. It's as fake as the System Access Fee!

audacity · 2012-07-19, 05:42 PM

And that is why VoIP or Skype with the 6GB is key.

JamesK · 2012-07-19, 10:14 PM

I signed up for this plan. It saves me $3.45 per month, before taxes. I go from 100 to 200 week day minutes, 1000 to unlimited evenings and weekends and also pick up texting and those 10 unlimited long distance numbers. My data stays the same at 6 GB. After my 15% bundling discount, my bill will be $51/month + tax.

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You see, long distance fees dont really exist

With traditional dial up long distance, you're paying for exclusive use of bandwidth over the distance. The further you go, the greater the cost of the physical plant. While these costs are nowhere near what they used to be, they're still real. VoIP uses a different charging method and so can be cheaper over your data plan than even using your cell phone minutes for local calls. However, even cell phone calls will be moving exclusively to VoIP as it is supposed to be the primary voice method for LTE and 4G phones.

Deezeex · 2012-07-20, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Holmes108

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I was on the exact same plan with 1GB data, and thought that was a good deal.

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Not a ton of minutes, but with MY10, it's as good as unlimited for someone like me.

I switched as well for the same reason. CID and VM are still extra, but for me it's a better value to go this route.

I hardly ever talk on my device. It's mainly for texting and data consumption. This a great pan for me.

JamesK · 2012-07-31, 07:48 AM

One other point, LTE is now the same price as 3G. Previously, it was significantly more expensive.

llcarlos · 2012-08-01, 02:41 PM

Would it be important to buy an LTE phone for this plan or is an iPhone 4S a good phone for this plan?

yyzlhr · 2012-08-01, 02:58 PM

No, All LTE plans are backwards compatible with non LTE phones. If you choose to buy an LTE phone down the road, this plan will enable LTE speeds on that phone in the future.

Wayne · 2012-08-01, 03:19 PM

I tried to change my plan to this but they said that I am stuck with a $30/month 1GB plan for another 12 months as I got my iPhone4 in Aug 2010. Is there any way to get this waived? Or should I wait until Sep and threaten to leave at that time unless they waive this fee and let me upgrade to an iPhone5.

kringram · 2012-08-02, 11:55 AM

A couple questions for the experts out there.

Is there a difference between an LTE SIM card and a regular SIM card? Just wondering if I keep my old SIM card will I still be getting LTE speeds?

Is tethering (or using as a personal hotspot) allowed with this plan?

JamesK · 2012-08-02, 04:31 PM

I'm not aware of a difference in cards, as all they do is identify the phone tied to the account. When I got my smart phone, I just moved the SIM from my GSM phone and it worked fine. I expect that when I get around to getting a LTE phone it would just be a matter of moving the SIM over, as my account is now LTE ready.

TorontoColin · 2012-08-03, 12:48 AM

As far as I know, you do need an LTE SIM to connect to the LTE network. Rogers did introduce new SIM cards when they launched the LTE network.

yyzlhr · 2012-08-03, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne

I tried to change my plan to this but they said that I am stuck with a $30/month 1GB plan for another 12 months as I got my iPhone4 in Aug 2010. Is there any way to get this waived? Or should I wait until Sep and threaten to leave at that time unless they waive this fee and let me upgrade to an iPhone5.

Rep was just clueless. Call back and try again.

LTE sims are not required for LTE phones per se, but you won't get LTE speeds unless you have an LTE sim card, LTE plan and an LTE phone.

Nighthawk 1 · 2012-08-07, 10:22 AM

I notice on one the valu-pak addons for the Samsung S3 we just signed up for this plan that it says "Mini-voice message and Call Display (Number Only)". Does anyone know what this means, so names won't show up--only a number?

yyzlhr · 2012-08-07, 11:39 AM

that is correct. mini voicemail also means you can only store up to 3 voice messages that are 3 minutes in length.

2012-07-19, 02:47 PM	#1
Holmes108 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orillia, Ontario Posts: 194	6GB Data w/my 10. Good deal, Limited Time Just thought I'd share as it's one of the better plans they've offered in a while, and it's apparently only available until August 8th: 6 GB of data Unlimited Canada-wide MY10 calling Unlimited messaging Unlimited 6PM evening & weekend calling 200 weekday minutes All on Canada's first LTE network I was on the exact same plan with 1GB data, and thought that was a good deal. http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wi...n-0712-_-slot1 Not a ton of minutes, but with MY10, it's as good as unlimited for someone like me. __________________ LG 50PJ550 / Samsung HW-D650s Cisco 8642 PVR

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TorontoColin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Wind Mobile, Rogers Cable, Teksavvy Extreme Cable Posts: 3,231	As far as I know, you do need an LTE SIM to connect to the LTE network. Rogers did introduce new SIM cards when they launched the LTE network. __________________ Rules of the Forum \| DHC Help Desk DHC now supports Tapatalk for mobile devices!

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2012-07-19, 05:32 PM	#2
99semaj Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: /dev/null Posts: 2,667	The one glaring gap is that they still charge an obscene amount for long distance outside a paltry ten numbers. You see, long distance fees dont really exist, save for some far flung termination fees in third world countries. It's as fake as the System Access Fee!

2012-07-19, 05:42 PM	#3
audacity Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 1,813	And that is why VoIP or Skype with the 6GB is key.

2012-07-31, 07:48 AM	#6
JamesK Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,042	One other point, LTE is now the same price as 3G. Previously, it was significantly more expensive.

2012-08-01, 02:41 PM	#7
llcarlos Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 257	Would it be important to buy an LTE phone for this plan or is an iPhone 4S a good phone for this plan?

2012-08-01, 02:58 PM	#8
yyzlhr Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 669	No, All LTE plans are backwards compatible with non LTE phones. If you choose to buy an LTE phone down the road, this plan will enable LTE speeds on that phone in the future.

2012-08-01, 03:19 PM	#9
Wayne Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scarboro Posts: 5,568	I tried to change my plan to this but they said that I am stuck with a $30/month 1GB plan for another 12 months as I got my iPhone4 in Aug 2010. Is there any way to get this waived? Or should I wait until Sep and threaten to leave at that time unless they waive this fee and let me upgrade to an iPhone5.

2012-08-02, 11:55 AM	#10
kringram Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14	A couple questions for the experts out there. Is there a difference between an LTE SIM card and a regular SIM card? Just wondering if I keep my old SIM card will I still be getting LTE speeds? Is tethering (or using as a personal hotspot) allowed with this plan?

2012-08-02, 04:31 PM	#11
JamesK Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,042	I'm not aware of a difference in cards, as all they do is identify the phone tied to the account. When I got my smart phone, I just moved the SIM from my GSM phone and it worked fine. I expect that when I get around to getting a LTE phone it would just be a matter of moving the SIM over, as my account is now LTE ready.

2012-08-07, 10:22 AM	#14
Nighthawk 1 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Victoria Posts: 546	I notice on one the valu-pak addons for the Samsung S3 we just signed up for this plan that it says "Mini-voice message and Call Display (Number Only)". Does anyone know what this means, so names won't show up--only a number?

2012-08-07, 11:39 AM	#15
yyzlhr Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 669	that is correct. mini voicemail also means you can only store up to 3 voice messages that are 3 minutes in length.