Comments on: Rogers Pretends to Respond to Data Plan Controversy http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/ any technology distinguishable from magic is not sufficiently advanced Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:32:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Laurie http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/comment-page-1/#comment-85368 Laurie Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:33:13 +0000 http://www.robhyndman.com/?p=2772#comment-85368 Unfortunately, there are no Canadian alternatives to suggest if you want gsm. And even if you don't want gsm the alternatives leave you frustrated. I'm still with Bell despite the ridiculous announcement about charging for incoming texts (greedy, greedy) because currently there is no choice I like and I do still want a cellphone. The Samsung Instinct from Bell will supposedly have unlimited data though. Unfortunately, there are no Canadian alternatives to suggest if you want gsm. And even if you don’t want gsm the alternatives leave you frustrated. I’m still with Bell despite the ridiculous announcement about charging for incoming texts (greedy, greedy) because currently there is no choice I like and I do still want a cellphone. The Samsung Instinct from Bell will supposedly have unlimited data though.

]]> By: Unity Behind Diversity » Why I Won’t Buy An iPhone » Blaise Alleyne http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/comment-page-1/#comment-85355 Unity Behind Diversity » Why I Won’t Buy An iPhone » Blaise Alleyne Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:57:21 +0000 http://www.robhyndman.com/?p=2772#comment-85355 [...] ridiculous pricing plans and lame attempts to appease the “very small group of early adopters,” because, you know, no one else wants to [...] [...] ridiculous pricing plans and lame attempts to appease the “very small group of early adopters,” because, you know, no one else wants to [...]

]]> By: Cozmo http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/comment-page-1/#comment-85352 Cozmo Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:25:02 +0000 http://www.robhyndman.com/?p=2772#comment-85352 I have no idea how much data I use on my smartphone but I think having to worry about a limit like that is really lame. You're still gonna have a huge bill if you exceed it. I have no desire for an iphone, but if I did I'd be glad to not be in Canada in this case. They act like demand for large amounts of data is going to go away any in the near future. This is only going to get worse. I have no idea how much data I use on my smartphone but I think having to worry about a limit like that is really lame. You’re still gonna have a huge bill if you exceed it. I have no desire for an iphone, but if I did I’d be glad to not be in Canada in this case. They act like demand for large amounts of data is going to go away any in the near future. This is only going to get worse.

]]> By: Rogers Tries (And Fails) To Appease Angry iPhone Buyers As Belgians Contemplate $1,000 iPhones - BuzzYA! http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/comment-page-1/#comment-85351 Rogers Tries (And Fails) To Appease Angry iPhone Buyers As Belgians Contemplate $1,000 iPhones - BuzzYA! Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:44:16 +0000 http://www.robhyndman.com/?p=2772#comment-85351 [...] for cheaper data rates, though still not offering an unlimited plan. This has potential customers still pretty ticked off: So, all early adopters that will ever be interested in the iPhone will have to buy by August 31. [...] [...] for cheaper data rates, though still not offering an unlimited plan. This has potential customers still pretty ticked off: So, all early adopters that will ever be interested in the iPhone will have to buy by August 31. [...]

]]> By: James http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/comment-page-1/#comment-85341 James Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:19:55 +0000 http://www.robhyndman.com/?p=2772#comment-85341 In related news: Dear Bell and Telus, Ian Bell could host the whole Canadian SMS traffic on his home Mac Mini infrastructure. So don't lie to us about stress on the network: http://www.ianbell.com/2008/07/08/more-canadian-wireless-carrier-greed/ In related news: Dear Bell and Telus, Ian Bell could host the whole Canadian SMS traffic on his home Mac Mini infrastructure. So don’t lie to us about stress on the network:
http://www.ianbell.com/2008/07/08/more-canadian-wireless-carrier-greed/

]]> By: James http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/comment-page-1/#comment-85340 James Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:17:17 +0000 http://www.robhyndman.com/?p=2772#comment-85340 "...is there something in MSM water that suppresses the skepticism gene?" Yes. See: their business model. You think Rogers doesn't buy a ton of Globe / CTV ad space? Or were you just asking rhetorically? “…is there something in MSM water that suppresses the skepticism gene?”

Yes. See: their business model. You think Rogers doesn’t buy a ton of Globe / CTV ad space?

Or were you just asking rhetorically?

]]> By: Parker http://www.robhyndman.com/2008/07/09/rogers-pretends-to-respond-to-data-plan-controversy/comment-page-1/#comment-85338 Parker Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:33:12 +0000 http://www.robhyndman.com/?p=2772#comment-85338 There's been a lot of chatter about this deal going on and as I have no plans to replace my current phone (a $100 motorola held together with duct tape), I've ignored most of it. Your headline, however, made me laugh (as they say on the internet) "out loud." "Rogers Pretends to Respond to Data Plan Controversy" is just great copy. There’s been a lot of chatter about this deal going on and as I have no plans to replace my current phone (a $100 motorola held together with duct tape), I’ve ignored most of it.
Your headline, however, made me laugh (as they say on the internet) “out loud.”

“Rogers Pretends to Respond to Data Plan Controversy” is just great copy.

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