I remember back when the original iPhone came out, there was much buzz surrounding the possibility of it being released in Canada. Unfortunately the only carrier that uses GSM phones is Rogers Wireless, and due to their outrageous data plans, it was unlikely that it would ever be introduced to the north. However, with the impending release of the iPhone 3G, will Rogers be updating their crazy data prices?
Rogers Wireless president Madir Mohamed announced recently that they are, in fact rolling out new data plans to accommodate more frequent data usage. He notes that the average Rogers customer pays roughly $63 each month for voice, data and messaging service. They expect that the average iPhone subscriber will end up paying more like $90, with most of the additional expense being attributed to data usage.
This gives Canadian users an idea of what they can expect to pay per month for their iPhone. Unfortunately it will still be a couple of weeks before the actual plan prices are revealed.
[via Electronista]
Umm…Fido (although technically owned by Rogers) has GSM and can be considered an alternative. They also will sell the iPhone. Telus is also looking at a GSM overlay.
While Fido is technically an alternative, you hit the head on the nail as to why I didn’t mention it in the article. It’s owned by Rogers, and therefore don’t really consider it to be an alternative.
At $65 – $75 a month I will be getting an iPhone. If it turns out to be $90 a month rogers/fido will have to look for another customer…
I agree abe. I need a plan that I can comfortably pay with stability. < $75 would be ideal.
I think anything between 65 and 75 dollars for unlimited data and a minute plan is fairly reasonable, if rogers is going to in act the bandwidth limit it better give plenty of leg room
I have been waiting for this iphone to hit Canada for a long time….I am a Mac user that would love to have this lovely phone… But if Rogers wants to hold me hostage on a voice/data plan that exceeds 60 to 70 bux……Forget it and I’ll admire the hostages from afar:)