That's not really true. I'm on Rogers here in Canada. Pre-paid used to give you some limited data connectivity, but they removed the option, and left it for dum

That's not really true. I'm on Rogers here in Canada. Pre-paid used to give you some limited data connectivity, but they removed the option, and left it for dumb phones only. If you want to use a smartphone on pre-paid there is no way to add monthly data. The only option they offer is a $4 per DAY special data package. So I have to get a contract. My 3GS is still running fine, altho slowly with iOS5. It will last me until the iPhone 5.