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VERTiG0 posted:This sounds too good to be true and too easy to be a thing in this market. The CRTC had to make laws about number porting for it to get this easy.
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Yeah isn't this the one thing that regulators said "make it work"? And, amazingly, it's the one thing that works. Glad regulators went back to sleep after that.
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That, 2 year contract max, and a ban on SIM locking once a contract is up. But yea, it's not enough.
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Dillbag posted:That, 2 year contract max, and a ban on SIM locking once a contract is up. But yea, it's not enough. I'd argue the 2 year contract thing ultimately failed in implementation because now they've just axed device subsidies entirely in favour of device financing, while not lowering the price of plans to reflect the now lack of device subsidy.  When cell plans now look more like car leases you know it's all out of hand. less than three fucked around with this message at 03:53 on Feb 23, 2020 |
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less than three posted:I'd argue the 2 year contract thing ultimately failed in implementation because now they've just axed device subsidies entirely in favour of device financing, while not lowering the price of plans to reflect the now lack of device subsidy. What the gently caress is upfront edge
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mediaphage posted:What the gently caress is upfront edge Is google not working for you? https://www.rogers.com/consumer/wireless/upfront-edge
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CLAM DOWN posted:Is google not working for you? https://www.rogers.com/consumer/wireless/upfront-edge Thanks for the link, no need to be an rear end. I guess that plan will be good for normal humans who can keep their phone pristine but that sure as poo poo ain’t me. Also you know Rogers will try to gently caress your real good on this.
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mediaphage posted:Thanks for the link, no need to be an rear end. It doesn't have to be "pristine" and it's all in that link: "Your device is in good working condition when it can power up to the home screen, accept a charge, and have the ability to perform a factory reset. The screen must be functional and cannot have any dark spots, blemishes, broken glass or cracked glass."
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mediaphage posted:Thanks for the link, no need to be an rear end. They offer a $13 'device protection plan' making it more expensive than the straight up financing to keep, and you still have to give the phone back after 2 years.
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Paying for a screen replacement cheaper than paying back the extra-big subsidy, too.
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I miss the OG iPhone days when I had to travel to the USA to buy a phone. But had 5gb of data on Rogers. Ah memories Nitr0 fucked around with this message at 11:52 on Feb 23, 2020 |
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CLAM DOWN posted:It doesn't have to be "pristine" and it's all in that link: Ugh. I read your link. I missed that, and I maintain that Rogers is easily scummy enough to, say, reject an iPhone that theoretically meets that standard but has some other big cosmetic blemish. less than three posted:They offer a $13 'device protection plan' making it more expensive than the straight up financing to keep, and you still have to give the phone back after 2 years. Lol, amazing.
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Looks like I'm back in the arms of Big Red thanks to a work-related offer. Public Mobile was good while it lasted but for and extra six bucks a month for more data and better calling options across Canada and the US I ain't complaining.
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Anyone else get one of these lovely emails this morning?quote:Dear <Gunslinger> After the BMO breach last year I'm on a roll with this crap 
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I read this a week or two ago but got the email yesterday as well. Not cool. If 2FA stops being bulletproof I'm just going to move to a grass hut on a small island
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Well port protection should be the default if any yahoo in a mall kiosk can take your drat number. But yeah I got that email too. Mercifully I don’t have any 2FA of importance going to SMS, but still...
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Good thing my bank allows other robust MFA mechanism such as .. .. .. ah gently caress.
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Martytoof posted:Good thing my bank allows other robust MFA mechanism such as .. Ah, a fellow td customer
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Much like Oracle, TD doesn’t have customers, only hostages.
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Martytoof posted:Much like Oracle, TD doesn’t have customers, only hostages. Captive industry oversight committees, captive customers. Win-win. 
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Pivo posted:Well port protection should be the default if any yahoo in a mall kiosk can take your drat number. But yeah I got that email too. Mercifully I don’t have any 2FA of importance going to SMS, but still... It should be the default, but realistically if you're being targetted by an identity thief they also probably have enough information about you to call and have your number ported anyway. These companies are garbage at actually stopping this from happening.
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I've had the same number for 14 years. Wonder should I finally change it
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hot date tonight! posted:It should be the default, but realistically if you're being targetted by an identity thief they also probably have enough information about you to call and have your number ported anyway. These companies are garbage at actually stopping this from happening. Martytoof posted:Just went to the Rogers store to have my SIM converted to eSIM. If you're a Rogers customer, they can literally walk into a rogers store with any phone and your phone number and ask for an eSIM, is my experience. As far as I'm concerned I was the victim of SIM theft. The only saving grace is that I was also the perpetrator.
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Lol waiving overages on home internet whooptie dick. Let’s see it on mobile plans. There’s no reason any of our big carriers should have data limits on home internet plans anyway. *only $10 more for unlimited*
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Nitr0 posted:Lol waiving overages on home internet whooptie dick. Let’s see it on mobile plans. There’s no reason any of our big carriers should have data limits on home internet plans anyway.
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Ah hell I posted that in the wrong thread, duh.
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What, there's a Canadian Broadband thread? https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3361500 Of course there is
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odiv posted:Ah hell I posted that in the wrong thread, duh. I'll call off the firing squad
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If the Public Mobile e-mail I just received is any indication, ya'll ain't gettin' poo poo. Relevant section: [quote="Tony Geheran Chief Customer Officer"] Keeping Canadians connected At Public Mobile, we believe we have an important responsibility to leverage the full capabilities of our world-leading technology and resources. It’s during times like this that our work to keep Canadians connected becomes even more crucial. As a national company, we prepare and train for these types of situations, and we want you to know we have strong contingency plans and procedures in place. There are no current impacts to our operations but as we always do, we’re monitoring our network and systems very closely and have a robust emergency response and pandemic plan in place to mitigate any impacts and manage the increased demand for enhanced capacity. [/quote]
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Knowing Canadian Cellular they'll graciously reduce data overage rates to $10/gb, down from the current $22/gb or some other meaningless bullshit. edit: it's even less. this is TELUS and Koodo quote:Until the end of April, we will support you by: less than three fucked around with this message at 23:01 on Mar 14, 2020 |
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Mister Facetious posted:If the Public Mobile e-mail I just received is any indication, ya'll ain't gettin' poo poo. Lol what the gently caress was the point of that email
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I love how after switching to Rogers I'm getting spam texts outta nowhere. 
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Chris Knight posted:I love how after switching to Rogers I'm getting spam texts outta nowhere. I got like four today, but can’t remember the last time this happened. All I’ve learned is that this is your fault 
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Chris Knight posted:I love how after switching to Rogers I'm getting spam texts outta nowhere. I wonder if it's algorithm based and needs time to learn, because i haven't had any in three years. Calls, yes, but not texts.
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How else would you know about all the criminal cases registered against your name for tax evasion and tax fraud??
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Moving back to Canada and it looks like Public Mobile pretty much completely ditched 4G data? Unless you pay $30 for 1 GB hahahaahha gently caress this country I guess Freedom is the next best choice? $35/mo for 10GB unmetered LTE data looks fantastic. Just a bit concerned because we will be in Victoria BC and their coverage map has a few spots of "Nationwide" (ie. roaming) paint in the city. I don't suppose anyone has experience with Freedom in Victoria? e: I should mention we're a couple and both have our own devices in case that opens up some options with the bigger carriers. fisting by many fucked around with this message at 02:40 on Mar 15, 2020 |
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fisting by many posted:Moving back to Canada and it looks like Public Mobile pretty much completely ditched 4G data? Unless you pay $30 for 1 GB hahahaahha gently caress this country Redflagdeals, while full of sociopaths, will always let you in on who has the best deals. Frankly even if they’ve improved some since being wind, freedom is still noticeably shittier in service than everyone else, although this is heavily location dependant.
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