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Rogers doesn't offer data-only smartphone plans, but their Infinite plans allow you to share unlimited data with tablets, mobile internet and smartwatches. You get 10GB, 20GB or 50GB of full speed LTE data followed by unlimited throttled data on a nationwide network that covers 97% of Canadians.
Rogers has a great selection of data plans for tablets, hotspots, and even smartwatches like the Apple Watch. They don't currently offer a data-only plan explicitly for smartphones, but their new unlimited data plans can be shared across multiple devices for as little as $10/month. As new mobile internet-enabled devices like the Apple Watch appear on the market, Rogers continues to offer plans that let you get data access to any device.
The Rogers high-speed LTE network covers 97% of the Canadian population and features a variety of ways to pay for your device. Whether you want to buy a device outright, bring your own phone, get one for $0 down and spread just a bit of the cost over a two-year contract, Rogers has a plan that suits your needs.
Smartphone Data Plans
With Rogers Infinite you get 10GB, 20GB or 50GB of full speed 4G-LTE data depending on your plan. Even if you manage to use up your full-speed data in a month, you can keep on surfing at throttled speeds (512 kbps) on one of Canada's largest wireless networks. You won't be able to stream HD video but you can keep connected and even stream music. Every plan includes unlimited nationwide talk and text.
Tablet Data Plans
In order to get your LTE-enabled tablet on the Rogers Wireless network you need to have an existing Rogers Infinite unlimited data plans. Even if you burn through your monthly allotment of full-speed data on your smartphone, your tablet can continue to download. Sharing data between a Rogers Infinite plan and your tablet costs $10/month but you'll never run out of mobile data again.
Hotspot Data Plan
Rogers offers Light and Heavy Flex plans with Usage-based rates so you never have to pay for more than you use. They are great if you want to keep your bills separate. However, if you already have a smartphone with Rogers then you should combine that with your mobile data plan for only $10/month. You can Bring Your Own Device (anything that needs a SIM card including smartphones and some tablets), buy a USB stick, or a mobile WiFi hotspot hub for $0 down and spread the cost over two years.
Smartwatch Data Plan
Rogers is one of the only carriers that supports the Apple Watch on their wireless network. Rogers will give you 1GB of data for your smartwatch and add it to your Rogers Infinite smartphone plan for only $10/month.
If you don't have a Rogers plan with shareable data, then $10/month still gives you 1GB on your new smartwatch. That's enough for most uses. Right now Rogers will give you the first 3 months of your smartwatch data plan for free, and any smartwatch they sell can be bought for $0 down and 0% financing.
Rogers Network Coverage
Rogers Wireless is Canada's largest wireless service provider, with a network that covers 97% of Canadians. They usually adopt new technologies first to provide the most current smart devices.
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Traveling With Your Data
Rogers has Canada+US plans that let you call to anywhere in the US, but also take your plan with you when you travel there. If you only visit once in a while then the Roam Like Home add-on costs $7/day. Calls and message throughout Canada and the U.S. Data is counted against your regular monthly plan. If you travel elsewhere (anywhere in more than 100 other countries) it's $12/day.
Rogers Wireless Deals
WhistleOut also tracks the best buys from Rogers Wireless every week. We also find the best phone deals so you can get the best deal on a Rogers cell phone right now. You may even be able to unlock your phone and switch to another wireless carrier if you're not on a contract.
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