Rogers iPhone 3G Owners discussion and review thread

[polaris]

Recall on the power adapter.
http://www.apple.com/support/usbadap...sr=hotnews.rss

[tbusa]

Has anyone had any luck getting the VPN client to work under Rogers? Rogers told me tonight thatthe VPN feature is another $10/month to use. So much for $30/6GB plan, no mention anywhere of VPN being extra.
AS it stands right now, I miss bell for the no filtering web connection I tapped into via my treo700



One frustrated Rogers Iphone customer.

[NeilN]

Has push email stopped working for anyone else? Found some threads on the web discussing this issue but no solutions.

[polaris]

Originally Posted by tbusa

Has anyone had any luck getting the VPN client to work under Rogers? Rogers told me tonight thatthe VPN feature is another $10/month to use. So much for $30/6GB plan, no mention anywhere of VPN being extra.
AS it stands right now, I miss bell for the no filtering web connection I tapped into via my treo700



One frustrated Rogers Iphone customer.

VPN is extra as it requires some extra services/ports to be added. Sucks but they will charge for extras where they can. Caller ID is $7 a month lets remember.

[cberth]

i was just wondering if the iphone uses data when using the gps?? thanks

[cooper83]

Originally Posted by cberth

i was just wondering if the iphone uses data when using the gps?? thanks

Yes it does

[polaris]

Specifically, its downloading the map image so yes you need data otherwise you see a blue dot on a blank screen.

[kgeorge78]

A few quick notes. I have been charged data roaming and standard voice roaming when travelling to Detroit. When I bought my phone at rogers, they said the Detroit Area (313, 734, 248, ...) was local and my extented calling area was to include SE Michigan. When I called and spoke with a Supervisor, they reveresed the Charges.

I also couldn't believe my monthly plan. We have 2 IPhones and were on the followiong plan
$100 for phone 1150 min
$30 for 6G data
$15 for stupid IPhone plan
$20 for 200 LD / Roaming Min.
$7 free calling starting at 6pm
$6.95 + 0.5

After taxes and a bit extra LD, my bill was $500 for 2 phones.

So I freaked out and called to cancel the phones (Knowing that selling each phone would almost cover the $500 cancellation fee)

Magically, Rogers just came out with a new promotion.
$47 for 700 daytime min (inc free calling after 6)
$15 free incoming any time

SO with 1 phonecall, I saved 40 bucks on each phone and cleared up my roaming issues. My bill for 2 phones should now be approx $260 with tax which is more than acceptable to me.

[nx80v]

Hi there,
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question?! Moderator please feel free to move it to the proper forum... I've just got a used iPhone 3G today and it's locked to Rogers. Have been searching quite a while but couldn't find a definite answer to my question.

Since I don't have a data plan & don't plan to get one, is it possible to disable the data connection entirely?? I just don't want to go online accidentally and get a big fat bill...

The second question is that if I have the iphone connected to my wifi network at home or any other wifi network in the coffee shop, will the iphone use the wifi network to go online instead of using 3G or Edge? Is there a way to tell how the iphone is connecting to the internet?
Cheers
Stephen

[cooper83]

Since I don't have a data plan & don't plan to get one, is it possible to disable the data connection entirely?? I just don't want to go online accidentally and get a big fat bill...

AFAIK, the only way to guarantee that no data is used is to call Rogers and they will switch it off. Though I've still heard reports of users being charged for data even after setting this up with Rogers. Best to call them to see what your options are, but make sure they're not just trying to sell you a data plan

will the iphone use the wifi network to go online instead of using 3G or Edge? Is there a way to tell how the iphone is connecting to the internet?

In the wi-fi settings, you can choose to automatically join known networks, or it will ask if you want to join one.
In the top left corner where the cell provider & signal strength is, it will either say 3G, Edge, or the little "pie slice" wi-fi signal.

[nx80v]

Originally Posted by cooper83

AFAIK, the only way to guarantee that no data is used is to call Rogers and they will switch it off. Though I've still heard reports of users being charged for data even after setting this up with Rogers. Best to call them to see what your options are, but make sure they're not just trying to sell you a data plan



In the wi-fi settings, you can choose to automatically join known networks, or it will ask if you want to join one.
In the top left corner where the cell provider & signal strength is, it will either say 3G, Edge, or the little "pie slice" wi-fi signal.

Thanks Cooper83. So does it mean that if I see the wi-fi pie icon in the left corner, I'm using the wi-fi network instead of Rogers data connection?
Cheers

[cooper83]

So does it mean that if I see the wi-fi pie icon in the left corner, I'm using the wi-fi network instead of Rogers data connection?

Bingo

I should add that there is a setting to turn "Data Roaming" to off, which is recommended if travelling abroad or near the US border fringe areas. But again, this apparently doesn't guarantee against data being used.

[Nuje]

I used this "trick" before I got the data plan for my iPhone.
No problems at all. Easy to "uninstall" also.
http://www.ehphone.ca/2008/07/how-to...-or-iphone-3g/

[nx80v]

Originally Posted by Nuje

I used this "trick" before I got the data plan for my iPhone.
No problems at all. Easy to "uninstall" also.
http://www.ehphone.ca/2008/07/how-to...-or-iphone-3g/

Thank you so much Nuje.
It works like a charm......
Cheers

[pillcutter]

Anyone else still love the hell out of their iphone? I've had mine since launch and it still feels new. I love using it and all the cool things it does.

I've only had sex with it once. I swear. And yeah, it still works great!