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settie · 05-05-2008, 01:43 PM

Hey TFP

I did a search for threads on cell phone plans, and found only an outdated thread from 2003 that gave me no answers/help whatsoever.

I'm reaching out to you now for help. I need a good, reliable cell phone plan, and I don't know which one to pick. I'm going out of my mind here! I never thought finding a phone plan would be so difficult.

At the moment, I'm on a phone plan with my mom on Telus Mobility... on what is considered a one-of-a-kind deal now: two phones, 200 minutes, $20/month. All other features are add-ons, and so the bill usually comes to $40 or $50 per month with all those icky taxes piled on top.

I need to get my own phone plan now, because I'll be moving out soon, and never intend on getting a home line...I hate those so much. I hope to give my share of the phone plan to my brother who still lives at home, and just get my own separate plan from them.

Some of the Canadian wireless mobile plans out there are from companies such as Rogers, Telus, Bell, and a pile of small branches from those companies like Virgin, Fido, Koodo, etc.

I've been reading up on these companies and their phone plans, and while I know what I want, I don't know if it is what I'll get...phone companies are tricky that way, with all those invisible additional fees...

...here's where I need your help! ^_^ I want as much feedback as possible from you guys. Your opinions on your phones, your phone plans, other phone companies, every little detail you want to dish out.

I feel that the only way I'll be able to choose a plan, is from the opinions of those with said plans.

I also have some probably very dumb questions about phone plans I can't get answers to from the companies themselves. Like, Verizon seems like a cool company to use, but its US based. Is it possible to get a plan with them at all? Would it cost a shitload more then? What's the deal?

I was mildly interested in Koodo mobile for its boasted plans, but once I heard it was a branch of Telus, I started to have my doubts.

I'll tell you now what I want in a phone: I want unlimited evenings and weekends, 100-200 anytime minutes, and unlimited text messaging. I also want either a LG or Nokia phone, with bluetooth tech. I've used all sorts of different phones, and these two seem to be the most durable/most efficient/capable of long battery lives.

So please, help a girl out here. ^_^ Don't make me beg. *puppy dog eyes*

05-05-2008, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
settie Junkie	Need advice: Desperately Looking for a Good, Reliable Cell Phone Plan in Ontario Hey TFP I did a search for threads on cell phone plans, and found only an outdated thread from 2003 that gave me no answers/help whatsoever. I'm reaching out to you now for help. I need a good, reliable cell phone plan, and I don't know which one to pick. I'm going out of my mind here! I never thought finding a phone plan would be so difficult. At the moment, I'm on a phone plan with my mom on Telus Mobility... on what is considered a one-of-a-kind deal now: two phones, 200 minutes, $20/month. All other features are add-ons, and so the bill usually comes to $40 or $50 per month with all those icky taxes piled on top. I need to get my own phone plan now, because I'll be moving out soon, and never intend on getting a home line...I hate those so much. I hope to give my share of the phone plan to my brother who still lives at home, and just get my own separate plan from them. Some of the Canadian wireless mobile plans out there are from companies such as Rogers, Telus, Bell, and a pile of small branches from those companies like Virgin, Fido, Koodo, etc. I've been reading up on these companies and their phone plans, and while I know what I want, I don't know if it is what I'll get...phone companies are tricky that way, with all those invisible additional fees... ...here's where I need your help! ^_^ I want as much feedback as possible from you guys. Your opinions on your phones, your phone plans, other phone companies, every little detail you want to dish out. I feel that the only way I'll be able to choose a plan, is from the opinions of those with said plans. I also have some probably very dumb questions about phone plans I can't get answers to from the companies themselves. Like, Verizon seems like a cool company to use, but its US based. Is it possible to get a plan with them at all? Would it cost a shitload more then? What's the deal? I was mildly interested in Koodo mobile for its boasted plans, but once I heard it was a branch of Telus, I started to have my doubts. I'll tell you now what I want in a phone: I want unlimited evenings and weekends, 100-200 anytime minutes, and unlimited text messaging. I also want either a LG or Nokia phone, with bluetooth tech. I've used all sorts of different phones, and these two seem to be the most durable/most efficient/capable of long battery lives. So please, help a girl out here. ^_^ Don't make me beg. puppy dog eyes