Rogers to Launch iPhone for Canada

Apple and Rogers have already had talks over the iPhone and must have already come to some sort of agreement for Rogers to boldly state it will be the exclusive carrier in Canada. Here is the interesting part of an email that Rogers sent out:

* The iPhone will first be introduced in North America
* Cingular is the only wireless carrier to launch the iPhone in the United States
* Rogers is actively working with Apple to launch the iPhone in Canada as soon as possible and will be the exclusive provider of the iPhone in Canada
* Apple is planning to introduce the iPhone in Europe (Q4 2007) and Asia (2008)
* Please be advised that Rogers will be offering the iPhone exclusively in Canada
* Launch date and pricing for Canada are not yet available
* Other Canadian wireless carriers will not launch the iPhone, Rogers will be the only Canadian wireless carrier to offer the iPhone

Of possible significance is mention of the iPhone being introduced first in North America, and not specifically just the USA. The line though is still as general as stating that it will be introduced first in the northern hemisphere would also be true.

What is clear from the above is that Apple and Rogers have talked and that the iPhone is coming to Canada, but that much has already been assumed. We're still clueless on when the iPhone is launching in Canada and how much it is going to cost us. Knowing the way Rogers operates, availability in October 2007 for CND$699 with a 3 year contract would be disappointing but it would not surprise anyone.

Rogers is the only likely candidate to receive the iPhone due to its use of GSM technology, which is what the iPhone will be using. The only other Canadian carrier to use GSM is FIDO, which is owned by Rogers.

iPhone launches in the US on June 29, 2007.

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Since Rogers/Fido is the only GSM carrier in Canada, it was natural to assume Rogers would get it.

There's also been news that Rogers will not subsidize the phone. In other words, it will cost the same amount regardless of the contract you sign.

Originally Posted by Khris

Since Rogers/Fido is the only GSM carrier in Canada, it was natural to assume Rogers would get it.

There's also been news that Rogers will not subsidize the phone. In other words, it will cost the same amount regardless of the contract you sign.

AT&T is not subsidizing so Rogers will just follow suit on that one.

If it was subsidized I might consider buying it, but since it's not, my Treo will do just fine.

iphone will kick ass. It will beat my black berry 7100i,and my treo 700wx. To bad its only for gsm.

anyone have an idea of how much it will cost?

Originally Posted by iden364

iphone will kick ass. It will beat my black berry 7100i,and my treo 700wx. To bad its only for gsm.

GSM is the future!

Originally Posted by bnetTV

anyone have an idea of how much it will cost?

I'm going to guess around the $600-$700 mark.

Anyone have any updates on this? I heard there was an issue with the price of Rogers unlimited data plan, because the iPhone depends so heavily on your data plan. Even the iPod function will not work when the phone is not activated on a data plan.

i wonder if you will be able to sign a 25 year contact to get it free...