Tonight’s the final night that Rogers’ TDMA/Analog network will be online ever again, instead of charging $5/month like Cingular was for TDMA access, Rogers decided it was just more affordable to shut down the old towers on the network.
There will be a few people who will be peeved by it, plus some of the GSM coverage is spotty at best in some of the TDMA/analog areas.. but who knows if Rogers will bring in new GSM towers to those areas.
TDMA Coverage
Rogers Wireless will no longer operate the TDMA/Analog network
Rogers Wireless will shutdown the TDMA/Analog network on May 31st, 2007 to focus on expanding our GSM network, the world global standard. In fact, our Rogers GSM network is proven to be Canada’s most reliable network with the clearest reception and the fewest dropped calls of any Canadian provider. We are the only Canadian carrier to offer voice and text messaging coverage in over 185 countries and data roaming coverage for e-mail and Internet access in over 100 countries worldwide. So whether you’re on a cross country trip, traveling overseas or walking around town, you’ll always stay connected with family and friends.
What should you do if you have a TDMA/Analog phone?
If you have a monthly billed account:
Get a FREE Nokia 6061, with no new service agreement required, or
The Nokia 6133 for just $30 with a 36 month service agreement.
Simply visit rogers.com/migrateme for offer details.
If you have a prepaid account:
You’ll receive a FREE Nokia 2610 as our thank-you for switching. Plus, you’ll also be able to keep your current phone number, airtime plan and account balance.
Simply visit tdmarogers.com for offer details.
Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery of the new phone. To ensure you receive the phone by May 31, we recommend you contact us by May 1, 2007.
