The word “Antennagate” might as well be added to the Webster’s dictionary it has been written so many times. We all know the of the reception issue of the iPhone 4. Most of us know of the solution Apple offered, which is a free bumper - or if they are out of stock, the ability to purchase a 3rd party case.

This solution seemed all well and good when it was announced on July 16. Now almost a full month later, just how efficient has the “iPhone Case Program” performed in Canada?

From the people I spoke to, no one has received his or her bumper yet. iPhone owner Derek Masters states, “I got the iPhone on launch day and sent away for the bumper. I Haven’t heard anything back from them yet.”

Granted Apple specified it could take up to 5 weeks for the bumper to be delivered, but an updated confirmation is preferred by most customers.

There has also been some confusion about the selection of bumpers available. Some have pointed out that certain Rogers locations are only allowing iPhone owners to purchase black bumpers, which should not be the case at all. Users are open to the full range of colours, as the bumper is coming directly from Apple and has nothing to do with Rogers or any other provider.

Masters has been among those who have experienced some reception issues, although still feels the issue is blown out of proportion. “Sometimes the call will break up a bit, but none of them have been dropped entirely. I’d rather have the bumper just for protection.”

One would have to think that manufacturing large quantities of what is essentially an elastic band would be swift, but according to the Apple website they are completely sold out. For Masters and other owners, hopefully they ship soon.

“I’m not one to complain about free merchandise, but it is odd it is taking this long to solve an issue I shouldn’t even have to deal with anyways.”

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