Now that we know what both Rogers and AT&T are offering in terms of pricing and plans for the iPhone, it’s time to compare. Rogers has released 4 new iPhone 3G-specific plans and they are the following:
$60/month - 150 anytime minutes, 75 outgoing SMS, and 400 MB data
$75/months - 300 anytime minutes, 100 outgoing SMS, and 750 MB data
$100/month - 600 anytime minutes, 200 outgoing SMS, and 1 GB data
$115/month - 800 anytime minutes, 300 outgoing SMS, and 2 GB data
Now lets compare these rates with that of AT&T:
$69.99 - 450 anytime minutes, (+$5) 200 outgoing SMS, and unlimited data
$89.99 - 900 anytime minutes, (+$5) 200 outgoing SMS, and unlimited data
$109.99 - 1350 anytime minutes, (+$15) 1500 outgoing SMS, and unlimited data
$129.99 - Unlimited anytime minutes, (+$20) unlimited outgoing SMS, and unlimited data
There is definitely something wrong with Canadian telco’s in that we don’t have the competition to gain access to unlimited data plans. We are all fully aware of the fact that Rogers, Bell and Telus are all sitting together in a conference room and shaking hands on not offering “all you can eat” data plans because it will make them tons of money. The Canadian courts seriously need to step in and break up these behemoths in the hopes of fostering more competition.
I’m honestly considering getting an iPod touch and upgrading to a new RAZR b/c of these A-holes. i feel bad for the rep that gets me on the phone when I call in to upgrade next week…
Dude no! Don’t get the RAZR. It is a god forsaken phone. I mean, it looks nice and it feels good on the side of your face when talking, but as a phone it is absolute crap.
If you’re looking for a good media phone that is well priced, check out some Nokia devices. Symbian is a really decent platform.
It all depends on how much you are willing to spend, but if you can even afford to go smartphone you’ll be really pleased with the purchase.