JAC70
join:2008-10-20
2 edits | [Extreme Plus] Rumor: Extreme Plus and Ultimate Price Drops
Seen here:
»www.redflagdeals.com/forums/roge···-812340/
Extreme Plus (25Mbps) is going from $99.95 to $69.95
Ultimate (50Mbps) is going from $149.99 to $99.99 No word on caps, or price drops on other tiers. |
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Sunfox
join:2003-12-14
Markham, ON
| Well that's interesting.
But we'll have to see if there's some REASON they're dropping prices, such as major changes in transfers or the max overage charge.
I'm sick and tired of Extreme users getting ripped off compared to Express, so a modest price bump to go to Extreme Plus might be worthwhile. Unless they plan on [finally] throwing us Extreme users a bone with some additional speed. |
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Stewy
Premium
join:2007-12-12
Kitchener, ON
| said by Sunfox  :Well that's interesting. But we'll have to see if there's some REASON they're dropping prices, such as major changes in transfers or the max overage charge. I have a bad feeling about this.
When Rogers cuts prices you know there's something wrong. |
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Sunfox
join:2003-12-14
Markham, ON
| The one thing I KNOW can't be the reason is that it's because Bell's doing an excellent job. 
I can think of a couple of possible reasons to explain why they are cutting prices. They will be doing something nasty with transfer limits to make the tiers pay for themselves in other ways. Or they now have excess network capacity and figure they can sell more speed at less cost. Not usually something that a company like Rogers would do, but if no one is buying the tiers they might be motivated. |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON | reply to JAC70
Knowing Rogers, it's probably lack of demand. The prices are much more reasonable though from what is posted now, the caps WILL NOT be increasing. |
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Stewy
Premium
join:2007-12-12
Kitchener, ON
| reply to Sunfox
said by Sunfox :They will be doing something nasty with transfer limits to make the tiers pay for themselves in other ways. Or they now have excess network capacity and figure they can sell more speed at less cost. Not usually something that a company like Rogers would do, but if no one is buying the tiers they might be motivated. I have a strange feeling that with the UBB defactor scam complete, we are about to be introduced to something similar to "data passes" for the Internet. |
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anon3434
@rogers.com
| As Docsis 3 is rolled out to more areas they are dropping the price to make in more affordable to the "general" user. The high prices were targeted at the early adopters who will pay just about anything.
Since wide scale rollout has started the prices are now dropping and they begin the push to move more people to the Docsis 3 platform.
There's no big conspiracy.
I will switch as soon as they have a modem other than that SMC gateway. |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0 | That's a back ass halfwards way of doing things.
I have to admit, I'm a little suspicious! |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON | Makes sense though and in line with what they've been saying publicly. If capacity is well planned out then they should have no problems offering higher tiers for these prices. |
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h8rogers
join:2009-11-04 | a side effect will be extreme throttling of the network. |
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FZero68
join:2004-01-22
Thornhill | reply to JAC70
Damn I just canceled extreme plus and bought a SA2100 for the express. Talk about awful timing. |
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Stewy
Premium
join:2007-12-12
Kitchener, ON
| reply to h8rogers
said by h8rogers :a side effect will be extreme throttling of the network. or worst.... a contract!!!
Of course we're a little suspicious, it's not in Rogers demeanor to cut prices without getting something in return.
There has to be a catch. A cookie to the one who finds it.  |
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andrewbell47
join:2009-05-18
North York, ON | reply to JAC70
I wonder if existing users can get this price. I hope so. |
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just60gigs
join:2005-03-23
Canada
| reply to JAC70
Is there a requirement to purchase an different modem for these tiers? I already own a Motorola.
I am a bit skeptical that this is actually real. The price of the Extreme Plus tier looks reasonable to me. If you get the extra speed and go from 95gb to 125gb as indicated on the Rogers site, I would definitely be interested in upgrading. |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0 | You'll need to purchase or rent a DOCSIS 3 modem ... you probably have a DOCSIS 2 series modem now. |
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Sunfox
join:2003-12-14
Markham, ON | I really would like them to offer a plain, ordinary Docsis 3 modem. No router crap. |
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JAC70
join:2008-10-20
| said by Sunfox :I really would like them to offer a plain, ordinary Docsis 3 modem. No router crap. So would we all. I'd upgrade, but not if I have to use that SMC rubbish. |
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mark550
join:2006-05-20
Stouffville, ON | reply to JAC70
Hopefully they eliminate the Digital TV requirement for the top tier package. |
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Stewy
Premium
join:2007-12-12
Kitchener, ON
| reply to sbrook
said by sbrook :You'll need to purchase or rent a DOCSIS 3 modem ... you probably have a DOCSIS 2 series modem now. Can you not get Extreme Plus with Docsis 2 ? |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0 | While technically possible, even with DOCSIS 1.0, they're only enabling this tier on DOCSIS 3 modems. |
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