Will Android Handsets be Coming to Fido?
With the Rogers announcement that two Android handsets will be coming starting June 2nd, a lot of people have been wondering the following: “What about Fido Users?” This is an excellent question that we’d all like to have answered.
The Fido “Low Cost” Image Does Not Include Android?
Rogers continues to introduce premium smartphones for cellphone users, such as iPhones, Blackberries, and soon Android units. Fido on the other hand, recently switched over to a “low cost” carrier to compete with other no frills brands from Telus and Bell.
With this change, it has become evident that Fido is slowly phasing out its premium smartphones as they are now a “low cost” carrier. So, with this in mind, will current Fido users get Android handsets? The worst thing anyone can do in Canada is switch to Rogers from Fido. It’s a painful, time-consuming process that can take its toll .
Taking Advantage of those Fido Dollars
Also, if Fido users are able to get Android handsets, long time users would be more than willing to cash in their Fido dollars towards a new HTC Magic or HTC Dream. If Fido continues to stay its course on cheap flip phones, it’ll be quite sad for those with large Fido Dollar balances.
What do you think? Will Fido Be Expecting Android Handsets this summer?