I have been with Rogers for about 2 years, my monthly plan hits about 40 bucks a month. Just got the Pearl for 199 with no contract renewal. I guess you luck out on who you talk to. I guess I should also mention this is my second upgrade in the last 2 years.
I talked to someone else who recently got a pearl, he managed to talk them in to $99 with a case and car charger, but apparently he went through head office or something like that.
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