[Nechako87]

Have any of you heard/signed up for this yet? Apparently it's like free skype for rogers members, you can call out / get calls in for free, unlimited. Works long distance too.

https://www.rogersonenumber.ca/welcome/?locale=en_CA#

[zonda_s]

just another gimmick to get more customers or retain them. tried it a few times, but it doesn't justify rogers or any provider to shaft us with overpriced cellphone bills.

[BaoTurbo]

Is it even good? It uses data or what?

[greendb7]

Yeah I saw this icon pop up on my home screen, how does it work exactly?

[zonda_s]

i think it uses whatever you have on your monthly plan, but i could be wrong. i guess i'll find out if there are extra charges when my bill comes.

so far, i've been able to send/receive sms from my desktop using my cell number. gives me a notification too. i've also gotten voice call notifications on my desktop, but i haven't tried the voice calling capabilities they advertised. i don't have my headset hooked up to my desktop atm.

[4444]

Have any of you heard/signed up for this yet? Apparently it's like free skype for rogers members, you can call out / get calls in for free, unlimited. Works long distance too.

https://www.rogersonenumber.ca/welcome/?locale=en_CA#

compared to free skype that's free for everyone??

sorry, i have no idea what this gimmic is from rogers, but what you said is funny for the reason i just mentioned

[RESN]

Basically you can call people from your computer using your phone number. The Rogers One program will show all your text messages and recently called list. You can also sync your phone book onto your Rogers One account so you can see all the names of your contacts on your computer, in case you forget to bring your phone.

[jeedee]

I'm with Robers, tried signing up for it but got a Robers error message and told me to call some 1-877 number...

[greendb7]

So when you call people using your computer does it use your phone's minutes and data? I'm assuming yes?
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[Nechako87]

compared to free skype that's free for everyone??

sorry, i have no idea what this gimmic is from rogers, but what you said is funny for the reason i just mentioned

No.

You can use it to call actual phone numbers for free, not just skype numbers. So yeah......:rukidding:

[bcrdukes]

Apparently, it is far too difficult for people to click on "Full Details" on their page. Let me do it for you.


1. Existing Rogers wireless postpaid subscription required. Available with use of the Rogers One Number™ web phone only. Compatible computer with internet access required. Regular local and long distance charges under your Rogers wireless plan apply when using the Rogers One Number™ service with your wireless device. Includes text/picture/video messages sent from Rogers One Number™ web phone to Canadian wireless numbers; incoming messages will be charged as per your wireless plan and current pay-per-use rates (as applicable). For video calling, receiving party must be Rogers customer with Rogers One Number™ web phone or Rogers video calling capable wireless device. Use of the Rogers One Number™ service may cause you to use additional internet data depending on your internet data usage allowance; internet service charges and overage rates (if applicable) apply in accordance with your Rogers or third party internet service package. The Rogers One Number™ service is intended for personal use only, based on a total of 44,640 minutes available in a 31-day month. Subject to the Rogers Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy available at rogers.com/terms.

2. Charges apply for certain uses of the Rogers One Number™ service, such as calls made to numbers outside of Canada and wireless device usage. Internet usage applies. See Rogers One Number™ Terms & Conditions for details. Rogers One Number™ is not available with Rogers prepaid service or to business, corporate or government customers.

3. Rogers One Number™ is currently only compatible with Yahoo! Mail and Gmail.

[CP.AR]

I've been using it for the past week or so (I'm in Hong Kong right now). works really well! sound quality is much better compared to skype, with very little lag. Keep in mind though this is not an app fo a phone, it's meant to be used in acomputer browser.

oh yeah, text messages work quite well too.

[FerrariEnzo]

so its VOIP calls?

[JesseBlue]

kinda like magic jack eh?

[guurl]

oh... rogers only? :(
do you think they will do the same with fido? since... rogers owns fido as well.. right

[4444]

No.

You can use it to call actual phone numbers for free, not just skype numbers. So yeah......:rukidding:

like its an actual valid product in the world of skype, facetime, msn chat, etc. if people need this service they're clearly well behind me in the world of technology, and i'm pretty damn old school

f' rogers - terrible customer service, gimmicks like this don't win customers - government intervention & lack of competition do

[CP.AR]

so its VOIP calls?

Yes, it's dialed out using your phone number and uses your plan minutes
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[ilovebacon]

so as long as no one calls, you wont get charged?

[bcrdukes]

^
Read this explanation.

Hands-On with Rogers One Number | MobileSyrup.com (http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/02/08/hands-on-with-rogers-one-number/)

[Midnitez]

its only free to call w/ ur Rogers # to ppl WITHIN Canada when u r anywhere in the world on ur comp or laptop, u can subscribe to cheaper LD rates if you really want