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Twitter SMS Returns To Rogers And Fido!

by Bla1ze on 6 May 2009 08:41 AM
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Twitter SMS Returns To Rogers And Fido!

Back in November many of you out there may remember that all Twitter text messages in Canada ceased,... it was a sad day for many. The short code used was 21212 and when dropped by Rogers all Twitter messages stopped. Fast forward to yesterday however and an announcement came from Rogers stating they had worked out a deal with Twitter to revive the 21212 short code and even be so kind as to turn it on for Fido users as well. So, Twitter users in Canada you can rejoice in the fact that you'll indeed get your Twitter fix if you need it through SMS.

In other Rogers news though, as of July 7th, for those who do NOT currently have a txt messaging plan it could cost you a pretty penny if you are not subscribed to one of Rogers sms test messagaing plans. Currently, customers could receive incoming text messages for free. Plan or no plan, now that will change. So they enable Twitter (Rogers being nice!) and change SMS plans to increase cost (Robbers!)? Seems like Rogers figured out a business case of how to make the 21212 short code profitable.

[ via BGR ]

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Posted by wirelessgal Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1117 days ago

Rogers are a bunch of liars! They said they will never charge for incoming text messages and look at what they are going to do. Why to go Rogers. You hold true to your real name, "Robbers"!

 
 
Posted by Navan Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1117 days ago

What the hell? Charging for incoming text? Are they going to inform people when that starts happenings? Oh my- gotta call Robbers.

 
 
Posted by sarfrazfamily Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1117 days ago

LOL!! this is a big negative for telus!! We dont have these fun options. I mean i have twitter on my BB but cant get tweets!! so whats the point?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous01 Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1116 days ago

Start Date: July 7, 2009
End Date: Ongoing
Regions: National
Reference # NDP 2009-05-11

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Roaming Text Message Price Increase effectiveJuly 7, 2009
T he rate for sending a text message while traveling outside of Canada will increase from $0.60 to $0.75 per text message plus applicable taxes, effective July 7, 2009 .

Communication to Rogers Postpaid customers notifying them of the change will commence May 5, 2009 . Prepaid customers will not be impacted.

This increase will affect the following customers:

Rogers and Fido
Postpaid (not Prepaid)
Customers roaming in the U.S. and internationally
Customer notification will be as follows:

Postpaid customers will receive a bill message from May 5– June 4, 2009.

Published: May 5, 2009