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02-19-2012, 04:26 PM
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Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Rogers One?
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#
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02-19-2012, 04:39 PM
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What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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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.
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02-19-2012, 08:00 PM
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I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Is it even good? It uses data or what?
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02-19-2012, 08:10 PM
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My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Yeah I saw this icon pop up on my home screen, how does it work exactly?
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02-19-2012, 08:17 PM
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What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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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.
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02-19-2012, 08:25 PM
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I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by Nechako87
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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
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02-19-2012, 09:22 PM
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Need to Seek Professional Help
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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.
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02-19-2012, 09:24 PM
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I'm with Robers, tried signing up for it but got a Robers error message and told me to call some 1-877 number...
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02-19-2012, 11:23 PM
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My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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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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02-20-2012, 12:12 AM
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Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4444
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
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No.
You can use it to call actual phone numbers for free, not just skype numbers. So yeah...... 
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02-20-2012, 02:20 AM
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RS Veteran
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Apparently, it is far too difficult for people to click on "Full Details" on their page. Let me do it for you.
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youre dating a panda express girl? shouldnt she be a really cheap date? also im pretty sure all panda express girls are mexican.
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02-20-2012, 04:03 AM
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YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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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.
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Where the hell am I
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02-20-2012, 07:07 AM
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I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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so its VOIP calls?
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02-20-2012, 09:25 PM
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Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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kinda like magic jack eh?
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02-20-2012, 09:37 PM
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I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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oh... rogers only? 
do you think they will do the same with fido? since... rogers owns fido as well.. right
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02-20-2012, 10:05 PM
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I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nechako87
No.
You can use it to call actual phone numbers for free, not just skype numbers. So yeah...... |
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
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02-21-2012, 02:21 PM
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YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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Originally Posted by FerrariEnzo
so its VOIP calls?
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Yes, it's dialed out using your phone number and uses your plan minutes
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02-22-2012, 03:21 AM
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My homepage has been set to RS
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so as long as no one calls, you wont get charged?
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02-22-2012, 03:42 AM
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RS Veteran
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Stock & Noob Meet 2026 - Stay Tuned!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Badhobz
youre dating a panda express girl? shouldnt she be a really cheap date? also im pretty sure all panda express girls are mexican.
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02-23-2012, 11:15 AM
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I STILL don't get it
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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
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