So, Telus is finally offering the Apple iPhone in Canada. Too bad they are pricing it exactly the same as Rogers does.
When I heard that Telus was going to be offering the iPhone, I was curious to see how they would try to draw people away from Rogers. Finally, I though, and apples-for-apples level of competition. Alas, I was obviously quite naive.
The requirement for a mandatory 3-year contract is the same as Rogers and is the biggest disappointment to me. With Canada already having the lowest quality/highest priced cellular service in the developed world, we can’t be surprised that the telecommunications cartel in this country are so blatantly thumbing their nose at the consumers in this fashion.
With the wireless spectrum auction last year, I was eager to see 4 or 5 new entrants to the market, but as time goes on, that potential number is dropping to 1 or 2 and their entrance is seemingly delayed every time I check for news.
All in all, more depressing news for Canadian consumers.
I think the iPhone is a nice little toy and I certainly wouldn’t turn one down if it was offered to me, but I don’t plan on lining up to get one from Telus (or Rogers) anytime soon.