TORONTO – Rogers Wireless on Friday announced a variety of voice and data pricing plans for the Apple iPhone 3G set that hits stores on July 11.
Rogers’ monthly plans start at $60 for voice and data combined, but increase to as much as $115 a month for higher-value packages.
Customers are required to sign a three-year contract for all plans.
The Apple iPhone 3G packages will also be offered through Rogers-owned Fido wireless provider. The packages are priced the same, whether provided by Fido or Rogers Wireless.
The iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software that includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third-party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK, Rogers said in a media release.
“As Canada’s leading wireless carrier, Rogers is thrilled to not only bring the iPhone 3G to Canada but to make it affordable and accessible to as many customers as possible,” says John Boynton, SVP and chief marketing officer at Rogers Wireless. “We’ve designed a pricing structure that offers affordable, flexible voice and data packages so Canadians can truly unleash their iPhone 3G experience on Canada’s fastest wireless network.”
Package pricing includes unlimited Wi-Fi access at all Rogers and Fido Hotspots.
Rogers Wireless will also offer two voice value packs for popular wireless features: a $15 monthly value pack including caller ID, Who Called, Caller Ring Trax, 2,500 sent text messages and 2,500 call forwarding minutes; and a $20 monthly value pack including Caller ID, Who Called, Caller Ring Trax, 10,000 sent text messages and 6 p.m. early evening calling and 2,500 call forwarding minutes.
