I was hoping to read more about which networks had poor coverage in whichever bases.
A few people started that way, but then the ubiquitous iCrap made it's presence, and dominated the rest of the thread.
Just a point of clarification. Someone equated JB'ing with Unlocking. It was a post from early 2009, but just in case anybody is confused, that is incorrect. Think of JailBreaking (JB'ing) as modding your XBOX. All you're doing is modifying the software to do things it wasn't intended to do stock. The sim lock however is untouched by simply JB'ing the iCrap.
You can unlock FOR FREE any iPhone <3.1.3 (and those which you've upgraded using proper steps). To the person asking what they'd need to do., I am getting the impression you bought it from the US? If that's the case, yes, you would need to unlock it to work on any Canadian Network.
Another point of note: As of nearly 2 years ago the max ECF for Rogers & Fido has jumped to $400. Only older plans Pre '2007'ish' were grand-fathered with $200 ECF caps. If you have a data plan it's still gonna be an extra $100 max Data ECF (DECF).
If anybody has any questions about ins and outs, and/or has problems with ANY of the providers, drop me a line. I'm always keen to help out associates, ESPECIALLY military.
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I think as stated earlier, Definately in the major cities all the providers have decent enough coverage. Look for windmobile for excellent no-term COMPREHENSIVE all-you-can-eat style plans, only catch, is limited to major cities for now. Time will expand that.
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I just wanted to close off by saying that it is somewhat naive to say Company X or Company Y has poor service. The truth (Knowing personally & well as speaking to many people who've worked for several to all of the providers) is that they are all the same. The trick is knowing how to approach any problems if you have any. Knowledge is power. Knowing how to work the company to your benefit is what it boils down to. Currently the only fact that cannot be denied is that Telus and Bell have THEE WORST ECF policies of them all. Otherwise, because of the recent network technology overhaul to 3G, they are all on the same level playing field. They can all support the same batches of 3G devices., it all just depends who can get you the best coverage for your respective area and at what price.
Happy Texting!!
If anybody wants to start a BB group chat, or CNECTD (or similar) iPhone group chat, drop me a line.
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Oh, forgot., Rogers allows tethering on 1Gb+ data plans gratis (I think. I have the 6Gb and know we got it for sure., I am 99% sure the cut off was 1Gb plans +). Someone was asking not sure what exactly the status was.
