Holy flying pigs, the SAF that I have been complaining about is coming to an end on Rogers. I’ve been cynical about this fee since the time of no-titles and incomplete sentences!
But this is Rogers so they will never do anything in YOUR favour. To replace the $6.95/mth, you are getting a government regulatory recovery fee which will range between $2.46 and $3.46 a month (depending on province). Oh, all your plans will also get $5 more expensive. Hell, I’m not dumb, $5+$2.46 > $6.95!
Ok, you do get three, free calling features for your extra $5 (does that mean you can’t get a free text plan?), like the free call display and call waiting that Rogers started charging for a few years back? I can’t tell if we are ahead or behind in this game. But before you give Rogers any credit for their newfound honesty about the SAF. Know this about the Government Regulatory Recovery Fee:
Liz Hamilton, a spokeswoman for Rogers, said the new billing structure is an attempt to offer subscribers more clarity on their monthly bills.
“What we will be breaking out is what you’ll be paying for your wireless services and what you pay for government charges, which will vary by province.”
Hamilton said the carrier will spell out the new fee breakdown on its website and clarify that it’s not a fee Rogers is mandated to collect on the government’s behalf.
I’ll stick to my $20/mth unlimited-weekend-after-8pm-calling, unlimited browsing plan thank you very much.
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