Rogers understands there are some customers that have to have the latest and greatest devices right when they come out. Their Rogers Next subscription service will allow them to get some of the latest smartphones for $0 down every 12 months, with no early upgrade or connection fees. Monthly subscriptions start at $24.99. Hit jump for specifics.
“Rogers Next ensures early adopters never miss what’s next by putting the hottest smartphones in their hands sooner,” said John Boynton, executive vice president, chief marketing office, Rogers Communications.
How will it work?
- When customers upgrade to a new device or join Rogers, they have the option to subscribe to the Rogers Next program for a monthly fee of $24.99 or $29.99 with Rogers Device Protection Premium included. This service, which helps protect customers from device damage (and loss and theft in some provinces), retails for up to $11.99 per month;
- After 12 months, they can trade in their current device in good working order for a new smartphone of their choice that has a subsidized price of up to $250;
1. They pay $0 down for the new device on select new two-year plans, and the remaining FLEXtab balance and connection fees are waived;
2. Customers then have the option to continue their enrolment in Rogers Next to get another new device in 12 months for $0.
The $0 down offer applies to smartphones worth up to $250 based on subsidized two-year term pricing. Over 95% of phones we offer are under $250. However, if the two-year term price exceeds $250, customers simply pay the difference in the hardware price. As an example, if they wanted to upgrade to a smartphone available for $329.99 on a two-year term today, they would have to pay an additional $79.99 at the time of upgrade with Rogers Next.
You’ll find more details and a comparison chart on Redboard: http://roge.rs/9egtA9. We’ll also announce availability on RedBoard once it happens.