LTE Apple watch support and plan

[Jay_Starks]

Any idea on when the new Lte Apple watch will be supported on the Rogers network? If it is supported what would be the price plan? 

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[cafge1]

The link provided notes that 1GB is also added to the Share Everything plans:

“$10 per month when added to a Share Everything plan. Includes 1 GB of shareable data added to your Share Everything account.”

[Meowmix]

Hello @cafge1

Its the same as what Bell and Telus has been offering for almost a year. The 1GB will be added to your existing data plan you already have. So you can use that extra 1GB on the phone or the watch.

[nasa25]

I wish rogers gave you the option of $5 per month with no extra data but definitely was not expecting that

I already have 19gb of data lol.  Don't need anymore.  Oh well  

[nasa25]

Was just reading through the T&C's.  Point #5 intrigues me.  Does that mean we can only use the 1GB of data (that comes with the AW plan) for our Apple Watch?

For instance, I have 19GB data on my plan.  Adding the watch would increase my limit to 20GB.  Is Rogers saying I cannot use the other 19gb of data for my watch and anything over 1GB usage on the watch will be billed at a pay per use rate? It would be tragic if that's what they were saying.

Details

A $30 one-time Connection Fee applies per Apple Watch line to activate your services. Early cancellation fees apply. Taxes extra.

1. Offer subject to change without notice. Available with eligible plans only. Once you activate your smartwatch services, service will be free of monthly service fees for the first 3 months, after which time service will automatically be billed at the then-current rate. Regular monthly service fees (currently, $10/month per user) plus applicable taxes will apply after initial period, unless cancelled earlier.
2. Taxes on no-term price apply. On approved credit (0% APR) with 24-month device financing agreement (“DFA”) on an in-market Share Everything plan with a smart watch additional line. Payment of outstanding balance due upon termination of DFA or Share Everything a smart watch additional line, downgrade to an ineligible plan or transfer of responsibility
3. Easy Pay is available in retail locations only.
4. 1 GB of data is shareable across all devices on a Share Everything plan. Additional data remains on the customer’s account from activation. 1 GB of data will end if customer changes/removes plan. This data offer is applicable for only one smartwatch activation per account. Data overage is charged at the same rate as your primary line.
5. 1 GB of data is for Apple Watch usage only. Data remains on the customer’s account from activation. 1 GB of data will end if customer changes/removes plan. Overage rate: $10/100 MB.
6. You must have an iPhone SE, 6, 6Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X or newer that uses iOS 12 or newer and is updated to the latest carrier settings.
7. My5/My10 postpaid plans are not eligible. WhoCalled is not compatible with smartwatch plans and will be disabled on the linked smartphone line. Smartwatch plans are available only on the Rogers LTE network (roaming and Extended Coverage not available).

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

Hmm weird. It shouldn't be just 1GB since you are sharing that 1GB with your smartphone too. It gets added to ur overall data bucket u have.

I have 19GB as well and turns 20Gb with that. I have been able to use 2-3 Gb on the watch without paying overage charges since it uses my data bucket.

[nasa25]

thanks @Meowmix

Point #5 of the T&C's is pretty vague.  I'm not sure what they mean.  With the AW I'll have 7 lines and 20gb allotment.  I should be able to use all 20GB on the watch if I see fit.  At least that's what I was assuming.  But with that clause in there now I'm not sure.  

[nasa25]

Also, is it correct that we can only purchase the AW4 in store and not online (via 24 month easy pay)?  Shows that in the t&c's as well (point 3 re: easy pay option)....

[rvsoo7]

@nasa25 My understanding if your current wireless plan is a Share Everything plan, then adding the $10 watch plan to it will add an additional 1GB shareable data to your data bucket, so you'll have 20GB of shareable data among all your devices on the Shareable plan.

But if your current wireless plan is non-shareable (standalone), then my expectation is that the 1GB will be non-shareable and will only be used for the Watch.  

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

That is correct.. Bell and Telus require you to go into their stores and pick up the watch. I believe you are able to pre order it and then pick up in store but don't hold me on that.

Last year when Telus and Bell brought it out, they just told their customers to go to the stores and get it..

We shall see if they allow u to pre order and pick up on store or just walk in

[nasa25]

Thanks guys.

[Turbojellyfish]

Could somebody tell me please? I'm already a Rogers customer and I have a share-everything plan. I would like to buy Apple Watch Series 4. Can I pre-order the watch through Apple website and then add it to my plan or I have to pre-order through Rogers website?

Thank you so much!

[Meowmix]

Hello @Turbojellyfish

Yes you can do that. All you need to do is contact Rogers once you have the watch.. Ask them to open a new line for the Apple Watch ( that's the only way it will work). They will open it up and add the Serial number / IMEI to that account for the watch. It should start working immediately after.

[Turbojellyfish]

Thank you, Meowmix!

[Meowmix]

Hello @Turbojellyfish

You are welcome!!

[rvsoo7]

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@Turbojellyfish wrote:

Could somebody tell me please? I'm already a Rogers customer and I have a share-everything plan. I would like to buy Apple Watch Series 4. Can I pre-order the watch through Apple website and then add it to my plan or I have to pre-order through Rogers website?

Thank you so much!

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It's cheaper if you buy it from Apple than buying from Rogers.  Rogers is charging a $40 markup on the Watch based on the pricing they posted on their website.  

[Meowmix]

Hello @vrsoo7

Bell and Telus is doing this too.. However if you rather pay it monthly on ur bill instead of on shot then it's worth it for the ones that want to do it that way.

[Turbojellyfish]

@rvsoo7 Thank you for the info. I think I'm gonna stick with Apple.

[TL]

Can someone clarify-if I have the 10gb $60 plan and I add the watch do I only get 1gb or is it using my plans data pool?
Thx

[rvsoo7]

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@TL wrote:
Can someone clarify-if I have the 10gb $60 plan and I add the watch do I only get 1gb or is it using my plans data pool?
Thx

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It will depend on whether your $60 10GB plan is shareable or non-shareable.  If it's a Share Everything plan, then the 1GB will be added to your shared pool (so you'll have 11GB to share between your Watch and iPhone).  If it's not a shareable plan, then the 1GB will only be for the Watch and your Watch will not be able to use the 10GB for the iPhone.

[TL]

Thx. Unfortunately it's a stand alone not shareable. That sucks. So talk/text etc is from the plan (unlimited) but anything data just 1gb.

[rvsoo7]

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@TL wrote:
Thx. Unfortunately it's a stand alone not shareable. That sucks. So talk/text etc is from the plan (unlimited) but anything data just 1gb.

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Yes, I know.. I'm in the same shoes.  I have talk n' text 10GB premium for $85 and I want to add the Watch to the play but I'm not sure if 1GB for the Watch would be enough.  I'm going to contact Retention to see if there's any promotions happening that would give me 10GB of shared data for the same monthly fee.