Overview:
Rogers is one of the most well-known communications companies in Canada. They encompass not only consumer-related communications, but also are a leading player in radio, TV, news, magazines, and more. Rogers offers wireless, internet, home phone and cable solutions for a variety of users across the country. The Rogers BlackBerry Service is also one of the best in Canada.Pros: The plan prices are quite a bit cheaper than both Telus and Bell, and you have more choice for voice and for data. The prices for going over your data limit and for additional voice minutes are also slightly lower. Like most other services, you get unlimited incoming calls and nights and weekends. You also get call waiting, group calling, detailed billing and unlimited received text messages.
Cons: Their cheapest plan only gives you 1 MB of data, whereas Telus and Bell give you at least 4 MB for the same price.
Detailed Provider Information:
Voice Plan Options: Unlike its other two providers, Rogers includes voice minutes in all of its plans. You can get 150 weekday minutes for $45 or $50, depending on how much data you get; 250 weekday minutes for $55 or $60, and 350 for $75 or $90. You also get extra features like call waiting and group calling added to the plans.Data Options: Rogers’s data plans are a little disappointing – for the same price, you could get more with other companies. However, if you are only looking to send a few emails a day, their lowest plans offer a corresponding amount of data. Rogers seems to price their plans on voice minutes as opposed to data. The lowest amount of data available is 1 MB, and depending on how many voice minutes you want to pay for, the price is either $45, $55, or $60 a month. If you need more data, you can pay $75 for 7 MB or $90 for 25 MB. Additional charges apply if you use more data than you’ve paid for – you could be paying $7-$10 per extra MB.
Messaging Options: Rogers offers unlimited received text messaging with its plans. If you want to message, however, you’ll have to purchase one of their value packs, which gives you voice mail and other features as well as picture or text messaging.
Customer Service: Rogers has email and phone support on their website, along with a knowledgebase where users can look up any questions they may have.
Contract: To buy any of Rogers phones, you must have at least a one-year contract. To terminate your contract, you will need to pay a termination fee and all charges owed.
Messaging: Text messaging is an add-on. You get unlimited incoming messaging.
International Calling and Messaging: Charges will apply for messaging and texting outside of Canada. You can choose an add-on feature that will allow you to pay extra per month for international calling and messaging.
Roaming Charges: Roaming charges apply outside of your calling area and overseas.
Activation Fee: You will have to pay an activation fee, decided at account opening.
Additional Features: You can choose from essential value packs or individual essentials, which allow you to add features that you want to your plans, including voice mail or texting.
Insurance: Rogers offers a courtesy phone and repair program that will give you warranty for 90 days. This is better than any of the other warranty programs reviewed.
Phones: Rogers offers the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in White. They also have a lot of other models to choose from, in many different colors. BlackBerries don't have to be boring!Some Additional BlackBerry Models Available:
BlackBerry Bold 9780
BlackBerry Pearl 9100
BlackBerry Curve 9300
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Coverage Map: The Rogers coverage page can be found here. Enter your city to find the signal strength.



