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Rogers reveals iPhone 4 Pricing and brings back the $30 6 GB Data Plan

Posted on July 29, 2010

Rogers became the first of the big three to officially reveal their Apple iPhone 4 pricing. They will be offering the iPhone 4 to new customers for $159 (16 GB) and $269 (32 GB) on 3 year voice & data contracts. They also have brought back their $30 per month 6 GB data plan that you can pair with the iPhone 4. We've got full details on what discounts apply to each type of Rogers customer below.

Are you a new iPhone customer?

New customers can purchase a 16GB iPhone 4 for $159 or a 32GB iPhone 4 for $269, each with a new three-year voice and data plan on Canada’s proven and reliable network.

Did you activate or upgrade your Rogers iPhone on a term contract between June 7, 2010 and July 29, 2010?

You are eligible to purchase the 16GB iPhone 4 at $649 or the 32GB iPhone 4 at $749.

Did you activate or upgrade your Rogers iPhone on a term contract between January 1, 2009 and June 7, 2010?

Then you’re eligible for at least $250 off the no-term device price. That’s an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $399/$499 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.

Did you activate or upgrade your Rogers iPhone on a term contract on or before December 31, 2008?

Thank you for your business. You’re eligible for at least $480 off the no-term device price. You can pick up an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $159/$269 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.

Did you activate or upgrade the original iPhone 3G in 2008 and then upgrade again between June 19 and September 15, 2009?

You’re also eligible for at least $480 off the no-term device price. You can pick up an iPhone 4 16GB/32GB for $159/$269 on a new 3-year voice and data plan.

You can find out what you're eligible for by visiting rogers.com/iphone.

Rogers Apple iPhone 4 - July 30th

$30 for 6 GB Data Plan

Rogers will be bringing back their $30 per month 6 GB data plan from July 30th to September 30th.

Those customers with a 3G iPad can also share this 6 GB's of cell phone data with their iPad for $20 per month (plus Government Regulatory Recovery Fee).

WIND Mobile counters Chatr with new Advertising

Posted on July 28, 2010

WIND Mobile has launched some new advertising meant to counter the new Chatr brand. They've put an emphasis on the fact that they're network does more than just "Chatter" and features the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Chatr will not be selling any Smartphones which we assume WIND Mobile hopes to capitalize on.

WIND Mobile Chatter Ad

Chatr officially launched by Rogers

Posted on July 28, 2010

Today Rogers launched their new discount wireless brand Chatr in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Chatr is currently available at all of Rogers big box affiliates like Future Shop, Best Buy, WirelessWave, London Drugs, Tbooth and more. Chatr offers a selection of 4 basic cell phones that can be paired wtih one of two unlimited talk plans.

chatr Plans

They have launched with 2 unlimited talk plans with one included text messaging, voicemail and calling to anywhere in Canada.

Unlimited Talk - $35 per month

Unlimited incoming talk
Unlimited outgoing talk to anywhere in province
Unlimited incoming text
50 outgoing texts included and 10¢ per message for additional texts
Voicemail - 25¢ retrieval charge per minute

Unlimited Talk & Text - $45 per month

Unlimited incoming talk
Unlimited outgoing talk to anywhere in Canada
Unlimited incoming text
Unlimited outgoing text to Canada and USA
Voicemail included

Both plans also include Call display, Call waiting, Call forwarding and Group calling.

chatr Cell Phones

They have launched with 4 basic cell phones from Nokia, LG & Samsung.

Nokia 1661

The essential

$60

LG GB125R

The flip

$75

Nokia 2680

The slider

$95

Samsung Gravity

The QWERTY

$130

INQ Chat 3G Also Now Available from Koodo Mobile

Posted on July 27, 2010

Koodo Mobile has also released the HSPA compatible INQ Chat 3G today. The INQ Chat 3G is an entry level smartphone that will start at $200 on the Koodo Mobile tab.

Koodo Mobile INQ Chat 3G Features:

One inbox for all your texts, Facebook messages, Tweets and emails
Tabbed internet browsing
QWERTY keyboard
3.2 megapixel camera with video capture
MP3 player
Speakerphone
Bluetooth technology for stereo and hands-free accessories
SIM card included and HSPA compatible

For full Koodo Mobile INQ Chat 3G Features, Specifications, Downloads and Reviews please click here.

TELUS INQ Chat 3G Now Available

Posted on July 27, 2010

TELUS has released the entry level INQ Chat 3G Smartphone on their 3G+ networks. The INQ Chat 3G is the ultimate, easiest social phone. Social networking is at the heart of this phone with status updates and tweets from the preloaded Facebook and Twitter apps pushed directly to your homescreen.

TELUS INQ Chat 3G Pricing:

$0 - 2 or 3 year contract
$129.99 - 1 year contract
$179.99 - no contract

INQ Chat 3G Features:

Tweets and Facebook updates pushed to your homescreen
Easy to set up; once Facebook, Twitter and Gmail are set up, you're always logged in
Multitask between conversations
Personalize your phone with homescreens designed by cutting edge artists
Keep it fresh by alternating between battery covers

ING Chat 3G Specifications:

UMTS/HSPA 850/1900Mhz
2.4" QVGA screen - 320 x 240 pixels
3.2 megapixel camera
Physical full QWERTY keyboard
100MB internal memory
microSD slot expandable to 32GB
Battery life 9 hrs continuous usage, 355 hrs standby
Size: 106 x 52 x 12 mm
Weight: 125 grams

For full TELUS INQ Chat 3G Features, Specifications, Downloads and Reviews please click here.

Bell BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300) launching August 12th

Posted on July 27, 2010

Bell will be adding the BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300) to their HSPA network on August 12th. We previously expected the BlackBerry Curve 3G to ship with OS 6.0 pre-installed but that doesn't look like it's going to happen. Regardless you should be able to upgrade this newest iteration of the Curve to OS 6.0 when it's released this fall.

The BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G smartphone (9300) is an economical entry-level BlackBerry smartphone designed with a simple and easy-to-use interface (trackpad & full QWERTY) for those who are comfortable and interested in using the latest wireless technologies by offering communication options faster and allowing for friendlier browsing.