[Merged] Hot deal for Rogers Wireless Customers

[mk316]

I could not beleive Rogers never thought of this loophole. No matter what you do or which one of the plans you choose if you cancel you only pay $200+tax to cancel. Also if you choose a plan the first year is free on the following plans

$45 for 700 day + even and weekend at 8
OR
$50 for 700 day + even and weekend at 6

Its a no brainer. Go for 50 and then downgrade if you wish in next December to the 45 or any plan that is out there or if you wish cancel all together you can do that too. Maybe you can even negotiate a better deal at that time which I doubt but who know what telus will be throwing at us loyal Rogers customers.

[CiTl2uS]

I could not beleive Rogers never thought of this loophole. No matter what you do or which one of the plans you choose if you cancel you only pay $200+tax to cancel. Also if you choose a plan the first year is free on the following plans

$45 for 700 day + even and weekend at 8
OR
$50 for 700 day + even and weekend at 6

Its a no brainer. Go for 50 and then downgrade if you wish in next December to the 45 or any plan that is out there or if you wish cancel all together you can do that too. Maybe you can even negotiate a better deal at that time which I doubt but who know what telus will be throwing at us loyal Rogers customers.

So basically you saying this idea would work then right?

Cause if so im signing up tonight

[mk316]

This is what I asked.

What is the penalty if in the first year I decide to cancel my contract, if say I no longer want a cell phone?

She said $20per month for a max of $200+tax

Can I change the plan at the end of the first year say downgrade perhaps?

She said sure that is possible too.

Take it as you wish but it sounds wayyy too goood. I'm really thinking of signing up for this.

[Mint]

from what i've read before, if you cancel you plan you have to pay the $200 cancelation fee + whatever discounts you got on your cell phone. (so if you signed up for 3 years, and saving about $50/year on your phone its $150

So its $200 cancelation free + $6.95 SAF x 12 + $100(2 year savings on the phone) = $383.4 for 1 year of service + the phone.

[Jeff146]

from what i've read before, if you cancel you plan you have to pay the $200 cancelation fee + whatever discounts you got on your cell phone. (so if you signed up for 3 years, and saving about $50/year on your phone its $150

So its $200 cancelation free + $6.95 SAF x 12 + $100(2 year savings on the phone) = $383.4 for 1 year of service + the phone.

Who said that?

That's totally inaccurate

[Mint]

Thank you to Mint for providing info and advice on the negotiations! It really helped me get this deal.

i called rogers today and said i was gonna switch to telus (thanks for mint for the tip) and they offered me ...

Np guys. As mentioned before, other people have helped me get on this plan as well, so its just keeping the chain going. Thats what great about RFD, people helping each other


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I just helped my bud get on the same $45/month, 1st year free plan. It seems like thats the plan they are offering now.

OPTION 1
-$45/month
-700 wkday minutes
-eve/wknds free after 8PM (you can get 6PM for an addition $5/month)
-NO caller ID
-3 year contract with the 1st year free (Just have to pay for $6.95 SAF and $0.50 911)
-After 1st year you are free to downgrade your plan to something cheaper
-Free phone: Nokia 3220 or Motorola V220 or SE T637 (You still have to pay $35 admin fee)

OPTION 2
-$20/month
-250 wkday minutes
-eve/wkds free after 8pm (you can get 6pm for an additional $5/month)
-Free Caller ID
-3 year contract with 1st year of unlimited talk time
-Free Phone: Not sure about this, since i went with option 1
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Note:
- IMO I think Option 1 is way better. You get 1 year of free service with 700 min of talk time. Only thing that sucks is no Caller ID.
-After that 1 year on Option 1, youre able to downgrade to something cheaper
-You might be able to get that $35 admin fee waived on the free phone if youre good/lucky

[weedb0y]

This is what I asked.

What is the penalty if in the first year I decide to cancel my contract, if say I no longer want a cell phone?

She said $20per month for a max of $200+tax

Can I change the plan at the end of the first year say downgrade perhaps?

She said sure that is possible too.

Take it as you wish but it sounds wayyy too goood. I'm really thinking of signing up for this.

ACtually, thats exactly what the relations dept told me! They advised that then I should downgrade if I want to! and this way take advantage of free offer! Better sign up now before they come and think it fully!

[weedb0y]

On the side note, maybe they knwo that by then, we will love the 700 minutes and will keep the plan or maybe other plans will be more $$

[Pro]

I was at a Telus store yesterday and was looking into their conversion deal, Rogers --> Telus and I was very interested. Right now I'm not too happy with Rogers and never truly have been. They always seem to try and screw me over someway, somehow. Plus I've wanting a brand new phone and by going with Telus I'd be able to get one. I'm not too sure yet but Telus does offer a nice deal with extra perks and such. I'm just wondering about their coverage. I'll be looking into this further. If I do not go with Telus I'll be telling Rogers that I want to cancel. Remember, this deal ends December 17th so if you want Rogers to match deals you gotta move fast!

[jenseto]

Np guys. As mentioned before, other people have helped me get on this plan as well, so its just keeping the chain going. Thats what great about RFD, people helping each other


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I just helped my bud get on the same $45/month, 1st year free plan. It seems like thats the plan they are offering now.

OPTION 1
-$45/month
-700 wkday minutes
-eve/wknds free after 8PM (you can get 6PM for an addition $5/month)
-NO caller ID
-3 year contract with the 1st year free (Just have to pay for $6.95 SAF and $0.50 911)
-After 1st year you are free to downgrade your plan to something cheaper
-Free phone: Nokia 3220 or Motorola V220 or SE T637 (You still have to pay $35 admin fee)

Hopefully, this will help someone but I took option 1 PLUS:
- 4 months FREE unlimited text/picture messaging
- $35 shipping fee WAIVED
- FREE MP3 player

I admit I got really lucky with this one but you never know until you try...(I wonder if I can switch to Pay as you go after the first year MWWWAAAAA!!!)

[mark_in_2k]

I could not beleive Rogers never thought of this loophole. No matter what you do or which one of the plans you choose if you cancel you only pay $200+tax to cancel. Also if you choose a plan the first year is free on the following plans

$45 for 700 day + even and weekend at 8
OR
$50 for 700 day + even and weekend at 6

Its a no brainer. Go for 50 and then downgrade if you wish in next December to the 45 or any plan that is out there or if you wish cancel all together you can do that too. Maybe you can even negotiate a better deal at that time which I doubt but who know what telus will be throwing at us loyal Rogers customers.

Great find mk316!

Gonna have to see if I can get this *deal* for my wife

I can't believe that the CSR people are telling you that you can do this! Beginning to like Rogers more and more!

[mk316]

from what i've read before, if you cancel you plan you have to pay the $200 cancelation fee + whatever discounts you got on your cell phone. (so if you signed up for 3 years, and saving about $50/year on your phone its $150

So its $200 cancelation free + $6.95 SAF x 12 + $100(2 year savings on the phone) = $383.4 for 1 year of service + the phone.

You my friend are WRONG I called again this morning and gave them no info about my account because definately I don't want notes about this conversation.

MAX penalty is $200+ tax for any contract. I asked how about any credit that I got on the hardware, I was told NOO its $200 to get out of a contract is the max or $20Xmonths left in contract.

There are not special contracts for different plans it is just a generic one they use that has these maximums in it. Also for those that signed up did you actually get a contract in the mail for you to sign and mail back to them??

Thanks guys hope some of you can benefit. We have pumped enough money into Rogers its about time we got some deals back. New cell users you gotta pay your dues before you can bargain with some power like the rest of us.

[Ice]

Rogers is a very good company as you can see on this thread... if you don't like them, then why not jump to Telus? There is no perfect company. I personally like the flexibility/features of GSM and Rogers keeps me happy... other people, however, swear by Telus and there's nothing wrong with that, especially if you can get a good deal!

I was at a Telus store yesterday and was looking into their conversion deal, Rogers --> Telus and I was very interested. Right now I'm not too happy with Rogers and never truly have been. They always seem to try and screw me over someway, somehow. Plus I've wanting a brand new phone and by going with Telus I'd be able to get one. I'm not too sure yet but Telus does offer a nice deal with extra perks and such. I'm just wondering about their coverage. I'll be looking into this further. If I do not go with Telus I'll be telling Rogers that I want to cancel. Remember, this deal ends December 17th so if you want Rogers to match deals you gotta move fast!

[Ice]

Is this a definate new plan they're giving out, or is this what you got offered? I'm just saying this because in the past few weeks, there are many variations on the "Options" you mentioned that got offered.

...snip...
OPTION 1
-$45/month
-700 wkday minutes
-eve/wknds free after 8PM (you can get 6PM for an addition $5/month)
-NO caller ID
-3 year contract with the 1st year free (Just have to pay for $6.95 SAF and $0.50 911)
-After 1st year you are free to downgrade your plan to something cheaper
-Free phone: Nokia 3220 or Motorola V220 or SE T637 (You still have to pay $35 admin fee)

OPTION 2
-$20/month
-250 wkday minutes
-eve/wkds free after 8pm (you can get 6pm for an additional $5/month)
-Free Caller ID
-3 year contract with 1st year of unlimited talk time
-Free Phone: Not sure about this, since i went with option 1
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[Alexo]

Does Rogers offer any good deal to Fido customers?