this is the email that I got from HTC
Hello Don,
I understand how important it is to have the latest updates for your device. For a ROM update to be released for a phone, the carrier must first request that update. Thus, if Rogers requests that Android 1.6 be made available for your Dream, the update will be released. Should an update become available for your device, it will be found at the Support page for your device at
HTC - Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Cell Phones, PDAs. Also, as HTC is simply the manufacturer of the device, it is not us that is blocking your access to paid apps in the market. You may wish to contact the support department for the Android market, as they would likely be able to further assist you with this information.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us again. You can find additional support at our user forum
HTC Smartphone Wiki - HTC. There is also a customer satisfaction survey for you to take if you are interested.