Rogers Mobile Internet Stick working under Linux

[Robert Brockway]

On Thu, 27 Nov 2008, D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote:

>  Monthly System Access Fee (non-government fee) $6.95
>
> They cannot quite bring themselves to say "a fee we charge because we
> can".  Calling it a "non-government fee" just doubles the weasliness.

Indeed.  I just factor it in to the price before deciding to buy.  Canada 
needs more competition in the telco space, or something...

> Of course there is an even funnier one:
> 	Monthly 911 Emergency Access Fee (non-government fee) 50cents
> Can you even use 911 with this?  Isn't it data-only?

Yes.  I'm thinking about asking the CRTC about this one.  It's only 50c 
but how can they charge a 911 fee when I can't call 911 on the device.

OTOH the SIM could go into a phone and then 911 could be called, but it 
seems unlikely I'd do that in an emergency :)

> And then there is:
> 	(If usage is greater than 5 GB, 3cents per additional MB will be
> 	charged)
> Is that for 911?  I cannot tell.  If so, how do megabytes relate to
> 911?  If not, why is it broken out from their already specified prices?

That's a data cost.  There is actually a contradiction on the page btw. 
One part says the first 5MB after you go over quota is $5/MB and then 
3c/MB and the other part just lists the 3c/MB cost.

> Rogers marketing really puts me off.  Funny thing: their phone support

Indeed.  Overly complex "plans" just make me walk away.

Rob

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