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  1. andy c from Canada writes: "The Touch uses Sprint's relatively fast data network, rather than the iPhone's combination of a relatively slow AT&T network supplemented by Wi-Fi. The European Touch's Wi-Fi capability did not make it into Sprint's version." I see the domestic carriers are going to force users to buy data packages if they want internet capability on phones issued by them. there is already a growing market for unlocked phones with wifi however the cost of the phones will not be supplimented by contracts with service providers. personcally i would rather pay the extra for a wifi phone upfront then lock myself into a data package with a canadian service provider for 3 years
  2. Angry West Coast Canuck from Canada writes: Two major problems with the HTC: (1) it runs MS Windows with all the crap that entails nd (2) it's with Telus, the one company I wouldn't mind seeing thrown into a nice deep ocean trench. Nice hardware though, but being crippled by those two issues makes it a no-deal for me.
  3. K W from Canada writes: "Angry West Coast Canuck from Canada writes: Two major problems with the HTC: (1) it runs MS Windows with all the crap that entails nd (2) it's with Telus, the one company I wouldn't mind seeing thrown into a nice deep ocean trench. Nice hardware though, but being crippled by those two issues makes it a no-deal for me. "

    Totally agree. These cell companies in Canada should face more competition from outside of the country. I bet Rogers,Fido,Telus will be crying if the Government opens the competition to allow other companies to set up their business here in Canada. I can't wait for that day.
  4. May C from Canada writes: I agree with all the previous comments regarding the push to deregulate the industry and allow foreign ownership. That is the only way to stop the system access fee profit grab, the per minute billing, the 3 year contract, the outrageous data charges.

    There have been rumors of the ultimate touch phone coming, the iPhone now rumored coming in January (leaked screenshots of newsletter sign up forms with iPhone mentioned, etc).

    Hopefully Virgin Mobile's focus on postpaid customers may help shake things up a bit (it seems Virgin mobile is the only one that is remotely doing anything). Again, that's not coming until the new year.

    Regardless, I am hopeful that things will change. Unfortunately, I am tied with Rogers since they are the only national GSM carrier that operates where I am but thankfully I can use it overseas without paying the outrageous roaming fees. I bought my Treo 650 overseas unlocked and will do so again for my next one, a Treo 750. As much as I love Palm Treos, they are sadly dying and a Win Mobile, as clunky their OS is, at least allows me to do some things that I can't with the Treo 650. That's another sad story.
  5. jim russell from Quispamsis, NB, writes: Does it make any sense to purchase a phone without a plan? This would mean paying a higher price but then being free to go to the cheapest air-time plan without restriction?

    And where would be the best place to purchase a phone without an air-time plan?
  6. I. C. from Canada writes: Jim, CDMA providers track their units. Although you can purchase the unit outright and walk out of the store without it being active, you would not be able to take it elsewhere. Both Bell and TELUS have policies in place not to activate units that aren't theirs. If you decide to purchase the GSM version then chances are the unit you get from Rogers is locked to them and also technological differences would again prevent you from taking it somewhere else. Note that current promotions from both Bell and TELUS, depending on your area, may be offering the HTC Touch for $0 on a 3 year signing. TELUS is also offering an UNLIMITED data plan for this particular unit for just $15 a month. Bell has an UNLIMITED data plan for this unit for just $7 a month.

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