6GB back temporarily

**mattt33** · 08-03-2011, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by necksys

No, data and voice are contracted differently.

I confirmed that my voice plan was not renewed (worth doing, because sometimes it happens when you don't know it).

It also doesn't affect HUP eligibility, apparently.

Yes, I was definitely aware that it would not affect HUP eligibility - just wasn't sure about the voice portion of the contract. Thanks for clarifying!

**profets** · 08-03-2011, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by necksys

I should also add that it wreaked havoc with my retention data credits etc - had to shift to an in-market iPhone data value pack. I will fix it through retentions but I suppose they could give me some grief. Definitely something to keep in mind for those of you with crazy retention deals.

Could you explain a bit more? Were you previously on a data valuepack with a credit?

**MarkoPolo81** · 08-03-2011, 02:42 PM

3 yr term is only for data. i checked my account changes and it said the 6gb plan does not include tethering. can someone please confirm if that is true?

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**Wirelezz** · 08-03-2011, 02:49 PM

got it as well , 6GB for 30$ minus 10$ locked for 3 years , they only locked the DATA for the 3 years.
includes Sharing and tether.
sweet rogers

**WorldIRC** · 08-03-2011, 02:54 PM

I was advised that the voice plan had to be renewed, and yes, according to the bulletin it does.

Also my data credit $10 was not compatible and was removed and no other $10 credit to be applied as I have all other variants of the credit on my account already.

**a1jatt** · 08-03-2011, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Wirelezz

got it as well , 6GB for 30$ minus 10$ locked for 3 years , they only locked the DATA for the 3 years.
includes Sharing and tether.
sweet rogers

Includes sharing? second sim card?

**mattt33** · 08-03-2011, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by WorldIRC

I was advised that the voice plan had to be renewed, and yes, according to the bulletin it does.

Also my data credit $10 was not compatible and was removed and no other $10 credit to be applied as I have all other variants of the credit on my account already.

That's just ridiculous. It's not even THAT much of a 'special' data plan - one could argue it's the norm every year. I would definitely push to get that $10 data discount back, but that's just me.

**wirelessgal** · 08-03-2011, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by WorldIRC

I was advised that the voice plan had to be renewed, and yes, according to the bulletin it does.

Also my data credit $10 was not compatible and was removed and no other $10 credit to be applied as I have all other variants of the credit on my account already.

What?? Data plans are add ons. That doesn't make any sense why we have to extend our voice plan as well.
So did you end up siging up on a new 3 year contract?

**profets** · 08-03-2011, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by WorldIRC

I was advised that the voice plan had to be renewed, and yes, according to the bulletin it does.

Also my data credit $10 was not compatible and was removed and no other $10 credit to be applied as I have all other variants of the credit on my account already.

That sounds horrible.. voice plan renewal and losing a data credit? I was going to change my wife's line that has 500MB with a $10 data discount. Really don't want to go through the hassle with retentions again or risk losing the credit.

**WorldIRC** · 08-03-2011, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by wirelessgal

What?? Data plans are add ons. That doesn't make any sense why we have to extend our voice plan as well.
So did you end up siging up on a new 3 year contract?

The 6GB option always has required a 3 year voice contract which is why I didn't push it. I also have more credits on my account than I should. I simply moved from the $45 1GB BES (was paying net $26 for it) to the $30 6GB. Basically, paying $4 more than before but getting 6GB instead of 1GB.

The difference is before I had the $30 - 6GB w/ $10 data credit...but they've set the data credit I had to conflict with the newest version of the 6GB...no idea why.

**WorldIRC** · 08-03-2011, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by profets

That sounds horrible.. voice plan renewal and losing a data credit? I was going to change my wife's line that has 500MB with a $10 data discount. Really don't want to go through the hassle with retentions again or risk losing the credit.

The voice plan renewal got my credits, which again, I shouldn't have had, renewed from today's date so I didn't mind.

**wirelessgal** · 08-03-2011, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by WorldIRC

The 6GB option always has required a 3 year voice contract which is why I didn't push it. I also have more credits on my account than I should. I simply moved from the $45 1GB BES (was paying net $26 for it) to the $30 6GB. Basically, paying $4 more than before but getting 6GB instead of 1GB.

The difference is before I had the $30 - 6GB w/ $10 data credit...but they've set the data credit I had to conflict with the newest version of the 6GB...no idea why.

That's not true. When Rogers offered the 6gb data plan over 3 yrs ago, it only applied to the data plan. It did not affect my voice plan. My voice plan expires at a different date. I called Rogers again and was able to get the 6gb data plan on a 3 year term. My voice plan was not extended. I asked the rep a few times to make sure and he assured me he's only extending my data plan.

If you don't require BES, then for sure this is a better deal for you.

**Rogido** · 08-03-2011, 04:17 PM

Does it matter whether you get the generic smartphone 6gb or the BB 6gb in terms of getting credits and/or having to have your voice plan extended?

Some have reported getting the 6gb without having their voice plan extended, so it has to be possible, no?

**WorldIRC** · 08-03-2011, 04:23 PM

Rules are same for all variants. Also renewal was always required but not system enforced. Always policy enforced. I don't hold it against a rep as I was always a stickler for the rules.

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**Rogido** · 08-03-2011, 04:33 PM

So it's strictly luck of the draw whether you get a rep who would insists on renewing your voice plan? But I guess, truth be told, if you've got the 6gb for 3-yrs anyway, chances are 3-yr on the voice would not be onerous. Of course I would try to get additional perks added to the voice if I have to re-up.