[kwlug-disc] Cell phone providers

[CrankyOldBugger]

I forgot about unlocking.  I suppose I'll have to do that if I want to
change providers.  Do they still charge for that?

On Tue, 2 Jun 2015 at 14:58 Brian Bentley <bhbentley at gmail.com> wrote:

> Happy user of:
>
> http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/
>
> because I use the phone very little. When in my busy work season, I
> sometimes buy data for a month.
>
> For the US, it is looking like
>
> https://www.roammobility.com/
>
> is the best deal and the best solution. My friend and I recently tested
> the service for text and data and it worked very well.
>
> Our tests using ChatSim ( http://www.chatsim.com/en ) failed miserably.
> Avoid.
>
> We're using Nexus 5s, unlocked of course.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM, CrankyOldBugger <crankyoldbugger at gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> So a telemarketer from Telus called me at work today to remind me that my
>> three contract with them finishes up this month.  Would I like a new phone
>> now?  I told him that I was waiting for an Ubuntu phone to come out.  He
>> honestly had no idea what I was talking about and he said that he's never
>> heard of Ubuntu.  I explained to him that it's an OS.  So he said "oh, so
>> it runs on Android?"
>>
>> Nevertheless...  I was wondering what you guys using for cell phone
>> providers?  I know Bob uses Wind for the unlimited data but has poor
>> coverage.  I recently switched Wifeski over to Koodo and that seems to be
>> working out for her, but she's not a heavy user.
>>
>> I know you're going to ask me just what I need from a provider, so I will
>> tell you now before you ask.... Basically I'm looking for:
>>
>> Ubuntu phones! (yes, I know, I have to wait...)
>> not a lot of texting
>> not a lot of voice calls
>> I used maybe 150-200 meg of data a month on my current plan
>> I like the "fav 10" or whatever they call it where there's a list of
>> numbers that I can call for free from anywhere in Canada.
>> Since I do occasionally travel to the US, free roaming/calling in the US
>> would be nice, if it doesn't add too much to the monthly bill.
>> Other than the numbers on the "fav 10" or US calls, I really don't do a
>> lot of long distance.
>> And those of you who know me will know, I don't want Bell!
>>
>> What are you guys using, and are you happy with your provider?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
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