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I’m not going to get off on another Rogers rant here. Suffice it to say, when it comes to Canadian telcos, I’m the rat who, having learned helplessness, now lies face down on the hot plate. However, not content to let me lie there and wither in peace, now comes this report, determined to kick poor [...]

While us Yankees have been enjoying the iPhone’s grace’s since day one (that is, launch day), our friends to the North have yet to get the iPhone to officially cross the border . There are likely innumerable unlocked iPhones surfing Rogers’ network, but no official deal has been struck between Apple and Rogers. Rogers Canada is the only GSM network in Canada that is compatible with the iPhone. And, as such, Rogers’ lack of GSM competition has led to high data rates from the carrier. Many believe that the ridiculous data rates have been a major obstacle to bringing the iPhone to Canada. Whereas iPhone rate plans through AT&T offer 450 anytime minutes, 5000 night and weekend minutes, and unlimited data for just $60 per month, a comparable iPhone plan would run $295 with Rogers. Well, it looks like Rogers is changing their ways. As early as today, Rogers is expected to go live with a new data pricing structure that will give Canadian GSM-fans unlimited data for just $20 per month. The unlimited data plan, which Rogers is calling the “Communicate Value Pack,” has been speculated to signal Rogers’ preparation for the iPhone. This news follows on previous rumors that Rogers would launch the iPhone in January . While others believe that the unlimited data plan pricing is a response from Canadian-rival Bell Canada’s $7 unlimited data plan for their HTC Touch, there is talk that Rogers is finally making some progress in getting the iPhone into Canadian territory. Keep your fingers crossed (if you’re in Canada)! [Via: Apple Insider ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Video Calling Finally Hits North America - Rogers Canada.Bell Canada locks in HTC Touch with $7 unlimited data planBell Canada set to pick up HTC Touch, offers $7 unlimited dataAT&T's data plan for the Apple iPhone may be called the 'iPlan'Rogers Wireless announces Motorola RAZR2 V9 in Canada

Word has it that Canada’s CDMA carrier, Bell, is eyeing the HTC Touch (well, it’s actually the HTC Vogue ) as the newest Windows Mobile 6.0 smartphone for its Canadian subscriber-base. Bell may be looking to bring the TouchFLO device to Canada in mid-November for $249 with 3-year contract, $299 on a 2-year, $399 for 1-year, or $449 free and clear. That 3-year contract price is pretty enticing, but we have problems committing for a single year, it’d be hell being locked down for three. Anyway, what’s even more interesting that the HTC Touch hitting Bell’s network is the speculation that Bell will be classifying the Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional-powered HTC Touch as a phone rather than a PDA. This may mean that Bell will be offering unlimited data plans for just $7 per month. That’s single-digit territory for your fill of wireless data. Of course, the “unlimited” definition is bound to have some restrictions, but for $7, you really can’t argue. And, considering Canadian carriers’ penchant for outrageous data rates , this $7 unlimited data plan could flip the Canadian wireless data market on its head. For all our Canadian friends’ sakes, we hope Bell comes through with both the HTC Touch ( HTC Vogue ) and this incredible $7 per month unlimited data plan. [Via: HoFo ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Bell Canada shows some Windows Mobile love; Introduces HTC 5800Telus launches HTC Touch, S640 in CanadaBell Canada's newest EVDO Rev. A offeringsBell Canada On The Auction Block - BCE In Talks To Sell Bell CanadaBell Canada adds HTC 6800, aka Mogul to its offering