> Network not being shut down, that makes it sound like it is going away, but
> it is being integrated with the Rogers Wireless footprint. Net benefit to
> FIDO customers = 2000 more sites. Net benefit to Rogers Wireless customers =
> 1100 more sites than before. This all equals better coverage for both
> wireless products than before.
Don't think for a minute that Rogers will keep duplicate cell sites.
Pointless to pay lease/rent/power for those extra cell sites.
Secondly,if all Microcell antennas in a city no longer broadcast the
microcell network ID, then it is fair game to state that the microcell
network was shutdown. This doesn't reflect on Rogers's network on which
Fido cstomer will now roam permanently.
> increase coverage in those area without paying the $5 extra. But, once you
> leave the original FIDO footprint you will not have access to the extended
> Rogers Wireless network (eg. I leave Toronto and go to cottage country).
My question pertains to access of the 611 service specifically.
I know that 911 has to be supported. as it was before. For instance, if
I am cycling into unknown coverage territory, amd find that there is
Rogers coverage, is there a way to call Fido and have them enable Rogers
coverage ? Or will 611 calls be blocked ?
Tropical Haven - 21 Mar 2005 14:51 GMT
>>Network not being shut down, that makes it sound like it is going away, but
>>it is being integrated with the Rogers Wireless footprint. Net benefit to
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> Don't think for a minute that Rogers will keep duplicate cell sites.
> Pointless to pay lease/rent/power for those extra cell sites.
I actually would think that, especially because in many FIDO markets
Rogers had limited spectrum, and can't support the load of customers it
has in relation to the number of towers it has.
> Secondly,if all Microcell antennas in a city no longer broadcast the
> microcell network ID, then it is fair game to state that the microcell
> network was shutdown. This doesn't reflect on Rogers's network on which
> Fido cstomer will now roam permanently.
It would be like something like CTV buying ITV in Edmonton. Even
thought ITV may now be a CTV logo channel, it would still be there,
broadcasting at the same frequency. It's unlikely it would be bought
just to be shut down.
>>increase coverage in those area without paying the $5 extra. But, once you
>>leave the original FIDO footprint you will not have access to the extended
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> Rogers coverage, is there a way to call Fido and have them enable Rogers
> coverage ? Or will 611 calls be blocked ?
Harry Eugene Ly - 22 Mar 2005 05:04 GMT
I got a few calls (3) a few days ago from 1-866-301-5302 (call display). I
wasn't near my Fido phone and couldn't pick it up. When I tried calling that
number, it was an automated Fido message about a promotion. It didn't give
much details but said that someone would contact me again since I missed the
call.
> >>Network not being shut down, that makes it sound like it is going away, but
> >>it is being integrated with the Rogers Wireless footprint. Net benefit to
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> > Rogers coverage, is there a way to call Fido and have them enable Rogers
> > coverage ? Or will 611 calls be blocked ?
Laurab - 01 Jul 2005 03:41 GMT
I've been getting those calls from Fido, but I usually miss the call
the only thing is, I dont have a Fido phone. I'm on telus, so I haven
figured out why they keep calling me. I told them I had never had
Fido phone and they still call. They called twice today, and they hav
basically called once every other day for the last 3 weeks or so
Screwy thing
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Laurab