Comments on: Wireless data rip-off’s http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/ A daily round table on the tech industry with experts and callers from all over the globe. Join us as we pick apart the news and get to the meat of what\'s happening out there. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:53:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Jason Yeung http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-81098 Jason Yeung Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:08:11 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-81098 Yes, you do. In my case, I have a location in the US. But if you don't, you can easily get a cheap mail forwarding service to do the job for you. It'll still be cheaper than paying overages. If you travel to the US, you can do it in person at a T-Mobile store...they accepted my Canadian SIN card and Ontario driver's license as proof of ID and I walked out with a new Blackberry. Yes, you do. In my case, I have a location in the US. But if you don’t, you can easily get a cheap mail forwarding service to do the job for you. It’ll still be cheaper than paying overages.

If you travel to the US, you can do it in person at a T-Mobile store…they accepted my Canadian SIN card and Ontario driver’s license as proof of ID and I walked out with a new Blackberry.

]]> By: Martin Dufort http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80998 Martin Dufort Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:50:17 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80998 And for any company that are pushing for more intelligent access to data via smartphones, these overage charges are nothing to help especially in Canada. But Jason, don't you have to supply a US-based address in order to get TMobile service.... Thanks for all the nice info Alec and Jason. Very helpful And for any company that are pushing for more intelligent access to data via smartphones, these overage charges are nothing to help especially in Canada. But Jason, don’t you have to supply a US-based address in order to get TMobile service….

Thanks for all the nice info Alec and Jason. Very helpful

]]> By: Alec http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80875 Alec Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:51:44 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80875 I'll have to investigate that. My bills are horrendous. I’ll have to investigate that. My bills are horrendous.

]]> By: Jason Yeung http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80741 Jason Yeung Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:30:53 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80741 And by the way, Rogers still calls it Unlimited Data in some places. One of my friends got fooled when signing up as on the Rogers site there's the following plan (it's on the checkout screen when you try and buy a BB): $90/mth Unltd Data and 350 Wkday & Unltd Eve & Wknd Min There's no asterisk anywhere to signify limitations to Unltd Data...but I guess they can say Unltd doesn't mean Unlimited. And by the way, Rogers still calls it Unlimited Data in some places. One of my friends got fooled when signing up as on the Rogers site there’s the following plan (it’s on the checkout screen when you try and buy a BB):

$90/mth Unltd Data and 350 Wkday & Unltd Eve & Wknd Min

There’s no asterisk anywhere to signify limitations to Unltd Data…but I guess they can say Unltd doesn’t mean Unlimited.

]]> By: Jason Yeung http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80735 Jason Yeung Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:11:03 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80735 I've heard it works for web browsing for some people who don't use BES - but it doesn't appear to affect me as I use it off of a BES and they apparently can't tell the difference. I’ve heard it works for web browsing for some people who don’t use BES - but it doesn’t appear to affect me as I use it off of a BES and they apparently can’t tell the difference.

]]> By: Jason Yeung http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80734 Jason Yeung Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:09:27 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80734 Yes - as I have found it to be significantly cheaper. I originally had service with Rogers Wireless, but dropped it after $800 in data overages. Ridiculously high data pricing is really limiting the potential of smartphones and Blackberrys. In the US, I see carriers like Sprint offering TV service or EVDO internet over these devices. In Canada though, I dare not try to tether a Canadian smartphone to my laptop unless I want to receive a huge bill. Yes - as I have found it to be significantly cheaper. I originally had service with Rogers Wireless, but dropped it after $800 in data overages. Ridiculously high data pricing is really limiting the potential of smartphones and Blackberrys. In the US, I see carriers like Sprint offering TV service or EVDO internet over these devices. In Canada though, I dare not try to tether a Canadian smartphone to my laptop unless I want to receive a huge bill.

]]> By: Frank http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80733 Frank Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:02:13 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80733 I believe the "Unlimited International Roaming" from T-Mobile only includes e-mail, not web browsing. Frank I believe the “Unlimited International Roaming” from T-Mobile only includes e-mail, not web browsing.

Frank

]]> By: Alec http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80711 Alec Mon, 18 Dec 2006 04:03:23 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80711 Jason, are you saying that you live in Canada, and have a T-Mobile berry? If so, that's remarkable. Jason, are you saying that you live in Canada, and have a T-Mobile berry? If so, that’s remarkable.

]]> By: Jason Yeung http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80698 Jason Yeung Mon, 18 Dec 2006 03:09:47 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80698 I've found it a lot cheaper for me to use T-Mobile and roam. Been doing this for approximately 8 months, and not a peep from them. Their unlimited Blackberry plan (if you take a voice plan, and yes, it's truly unlimited) is $19 USD. Otherwise, it's $29. Add on Unlimited International Roaming for another $19. and for $49, you effectively get unlimited Blackberry usage anywhere you want. I’ve found it a lot cheaper for me to use T-Mobile and roam. Been doing this for approximately 8 months, and not a peep from them. Their unlimited Blackberry plan (if you take a voice plan, and yes, it’s truly unlimited) is $19 USD. Otherwise, it’s $29. Add on Unlimited International Roaming for another $19. and for $49, you effectively get unlimited Blackberry usage anywhere you want.

]]> By: Alec http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80683 Alec Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:44:27 +0000 http://saunderslog.com/2006/12/17/wireless-data-rip-offs/#comment-80683 It boggles the mind Jim. Moreover, as you point out, the only way to get the information you need is to talk to a human being. And just try cancelling one of the extras. There's one rep to deal with voice, and another to deal with data. It boggles the mind Jim. Moreover, as you point out, the only way to get the information you need is to talk to a human being. And just try cancelling one of the extras. There’s one rep to deal with voice, and another to deal with data.

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