In Canada we have two GSM cellphone providers: Fido and Rogers. Well, actually, we don’t really. A few years ago, Rogers bought Fido. So these days, I’m used to Fido getting the short straw out of every cup.
I called service a few days ago for an unrelated reason was surprised to hear “If you are calling about the iPhone, press 2.”1 After completing that call, I tried 611 again and hit 2.
I was expecting “The iPhone will not be available to Fido customers,” but I was surprised. The iPhone will be available to Fido customers. Don’t believe me? There’s actually a news story on CBC. This seems to be a big turn-around by Rogers in offering Fido customers a good phone.
I don’t know how affordable the data plan will be, though.
- The message has since been removed; I guess the rush died down. [↩]