Rogers Wireless appears set to rebrand its smartphones as Webphones. The move will begin with the introduction of new phones and reduced pricing (with eligible three-year data plans) on existing ones:
- The Android-powered LG Eve (3-inch touchscreen, GPS, Wi-Fi, 5MP camera) for CA$49.99
- The BlackBerry Bold 9000 in white and the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be offered for CA$99.99
- The Nokia N86 should be out in November and will sell for CA$99.99
- The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is expected in late November for CA$299.99
Rogers is also expected to make some changes to its plans. These should include:
- Unlimited network calling added to Mega Value Combos
- Additional minutes
- MY5 Local to become MY5 Canada Wide
- Limited texting add-on to become unlimited on Mega Value plans
- Pricing to remain unchanged
Do you like the new Webphone branding or will it simply further confuse customers?