SAMSUNG GALAXY S III coming to WIND June 20th --

**ArjunG** · 06-08-2012, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by OCZ

so in a way it can work/operate as a pentaband phone (in some way) you just need to flash it with the proper radio if you want to use it on WIND/T-Mobile and flash black to use it on Robelus ...

If they could do that, that would be awesome. It would make me want to get one even more, knowing I can use it on any carrier I wish pretty much if needed.

**savbers** · 06-08-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by OCZ

so in a way it can work/operate as a pentaband phone (in some way) you just need to flash it with the proper radio if you want to use it on WIND/T-Mobile and flash black to use it on Robelus ...

But it will work on Robellus HSPA+ anyway.
Unless you're talking about re-enabling the LTE radio.

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**obstacle-man** · 06-09-2012, 11:06 AM

Anyone have info on what the cost will be? I would guess the unsubsidized price will be consistent with the other carriers. I'll be getting it on tab since I don't plan to leave wind any time soon. But I really can't see them offering it at 169 like the others

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**Jonavin** · 06-09-2012, 11:45 AM

Probably $200-$299 on tab. I'm going to say the non-tab price will be $699, given that most other carriers will be around $600. I don't see it lower than $200 on tab. The Galaxy Nexus is $200 on WINDtab; it'll probably drop to $150 when S3 is released. Also noticed the freem VM/LD promo will end just before Galaxy S III will be released.

**savbers** · 06-09-2012, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jonavin

Probably $200-$299 on tab. I'm going to say the non-tab price will be $699, given that most other carriers will be around $600. I don't see it lower than $200 on tab. The Galaxy Nexus is $200 on WINDtab; it'll probably drop to $150 when S3 is released. Also noticed the freem VM/LD promo will end just before Galaxy S III will be released.

I'm going to say $649 - 16GB $699 - 32GB
To be at least competitive with Bell.

and $199 on tab40 because they're focusing on the postpaid segment.

**obstacle-man** · 06-09-2012, 10:27 PM

I really think if they come in with something higher than 160 on tab that people with three big 3 will stay there. Their phone/tab pricing methodology doesn't seem to make much sense though so I could see them charging 200+ on tab

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**N.Stewart** · 06-11-2012, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by savbers

I'm going to say $649 - 16GB $699 - 32GB
To be at least competitive with Bell.

and $199 on tab40 because they're focusing on the postpaid segment.

Called WIND last week. Rep said $200 off on the $25/month plan, and $400 off on the $40/mnth plan.
She wanted to know if I wanted to pre-order...but she had no idea of how much they'll be charging for the phone.

Anybody have any clue on the finalized price?
Any WIND CSR's here?

**savbers** · 06-12-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by N.Stewart

Called WIND last week. Rep said $200 off on the $25/month plan, and $400 off on the $40/mnth plan.
She wanted to know if I wanted to pre-order...but she had no idea of how much they'll be charging for the phone.

Anybody have any clue on the finalized price?
Any WIND CSR's here?

Been to Square One (twice), and Ottawa.
Neither store has recieved a memo yet about the phone.
They only know when it will be released.

and I think the tab was changed to $500 off the $40/mo
Never-the-less, CSRs don't know what they're talking about.

**obstacle-man** · 06-12-2012, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by savbers

Been to Square One (twice), and Ottawa.
Neither store has recieved a memo yet about the phone.
They only know when it will be released.

and I think the tab was changed to $500 off the $40/mo
Never-the-less, CSRs don't know what they're talking about.

Tab was changed to a maximum of $500 on the $40 plan. This was back around the holidays. But so far they have yet to offer anything greater than $400.

**bwalter** · 06-12-2012, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by obstacle-man

Tab was changed to a maximum of $500 on the $40 plan. This was back around the holidays. But so far they have yet to offer anything greater than $400.

I think for some BlackBerry devices they have allowed over $400 on the tab.

**mGeek** · 06-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Videotron just announced a $99 price for 3 year term. Probably won't affect those outside Quebec, but I could see Bell, Telus, Rogers matching them.

**savbers** · 06-12-2012, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by obstacle-man

Tab was changed to a maximum of $500 on the $40 plan. This was back around the holidays. But so far they have yet to offer anything greater than $400.

Therefore because
1. They're "on the offense" (blog)
2. Focusing all their efforts on the postpaid sector (speech)

They'll definitely make their postpaid price at least $199 or less to compete with the incumbents.

Although, if they do price it at $249 it wouldn't be the weirdest/dumbest thing I've seen them do.

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**mGeek** · 06-12-2012, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by savbers

Therefore because
1. They're "on the offense" (blog)
2. Focusing all their efforts on the postpaid sector (speech)

They'll definitely make their postpaid price at least $199 or less to compete with the incumbents.

Although, if they do price it at $249 it wouldn't be the weirdest/dumbest thing I've seen them do.

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Look at their Galaxy Nexus pricing vs the others. It's still $199 when everybody else has it for under $100 or free. I'm not going to be too surprised if it really ended up being $249 on a 3 year tab. I think $199 is possible, but I would be really surprised if it's anywhere near Videotron's $99.