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11-29-2010, 09:11 PM
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#151 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Originally Posted by J____  they are completely on their own network and towers within the coverage area, built by Ericsson. Wind's network is build by some shitty company i believe.
Also Mobilicity delayed their launch because they wanted to launch when their network was optimized at 94% reliability (no network is over 95%, yes even rogers) while Wind launched at 70% therefore the dropped calls issue soon after launch. Aside from the coverage outside their coverage area, you should be on a very reliable network. Of course there will still be slivers of non coverage here and there but they'll fill those in as ppl report them.
They're network is pretty solid.
How do i know? Because i work for them now lol. | Are they planning to expand their coverage in the Vancouver area?
i.e. rest of Richmond + Delta
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11-29-2010, 09:29 PM
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#152 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by stylez2k4 Are they planning to expand their coverage in the Vancouver area?
i.e. rest of Richmond + Delta | Unless they're having high demand for it, they will not expand.
That coverage map is the bare minimum. Coverage actually extends past the boundary in areas, just not 100% all the time so they cant advertise it. Apparently great reception and coverage along the 91 which is not in the mapped coverage area. I haven't gotten my demo line yet but I signed up separately for the $40 launch deal before it ends tomorrow, so I haven't had the chance to test out the reception around the city yet. So far in richmond voice has been flawless, havent had a dropped call or be unable to make a call. Even when I had 0/5 bars on my vibrant in certain areas, I was still able to call no problem.
If you want coverage in delta, get everyone u knw that lives there to ask for service, then they'll throw up towers 
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11-30-2010, 10:18 AM
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#153 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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I made the switch last week. I picked up the cheapest PDA/WIFI/3G phone : HTC Snap.
It works very well in Coquitlam and Vancouver (around 16th and Cambie). It works well in Kelowna (roaming), and I can get service on most parts of the Coquihalla Highway.
Wifi works well. 3G works well. I'm having a tough time trying to get Skype to load on this thing.
I'm hoping to pick up a Nexus one for the Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S) sometime next Spring.
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11-30-2010, 10:40 AM
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#154 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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^ thx for the info.. very helpful as i live in coquitlam as well | |
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11-30-2010, 03:54 PM
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#155 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by too_slow I made the switch last week. I picked up the cheapest PDA/WIFI/3G phone : HTC Snap.
It works very well in Coquitlam and Vancouver (around 16th and Cambie). It works well in Kelowna (roaming), and I can get service on most parts of the Coquihalla Highway.
Wifi works well. 3G works well. I'm having a tough time trying to get Skype to load on this thing.
I'm hoping to pick up a Nexus one for the Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S) sometime next Spring.
P.S. F*ck you bell | What phone are you on? I'm using it on my vibrant but the data connection cuts out alot. When it's working, it's really fast. Works fine on my coworkers bb. Kinda pita lol. I'll have to wait for my demo line phone to try it on the carrier phone though. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-30-2010, 04:10 PM
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#156 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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When it says " CDN Roaming " that means your phone isn't compatible right ? Just making sure, cause the sales rep I talked to had a pretty bad attitude and kept trying to persuade me to buy a new phone.
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11-30-2010, 05:50 PM
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#157 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by van19 When it says " CDN Roaming " that means your phone isn't compatible right ? Just making sure, cause the sales rep I talked to had a pretty bad attitude and kept trying to persuade me to buy a new phone. | yes, unless it says "mobilicity" on it, it's not on our network. U'll be paying roaming charges.
What phone is it?
which store did u get it from? alot of the private dealers are idiots and selling to ppl without compatible phones. Mobi will crack down on them
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11-30-2010, 06:06 PM
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#158 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Its a Bold 9000.
I've had it for a while, sister passed it down to me. I think she originally got it from Rogers
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11-30-2010, 06:16 PM
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#159 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by van19 Its a Bold 9000.
I've had it for a while, sister passed it down to me. I think she originally got it from Rogers | ya that wont work.
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11-30-2010, 06:40 PM
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#160 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by J____ yes, unless it says "mobilicity" on it, it's not on our network. U'll be paying roaming charges.
What phone is it?
which store did u get it from? alot of the private dealers are idiots and selling to ppl without compatible phones. Mobi will crack down on them | You'll only be charged roaming if you have money in MyWallet.
Speaking of idiots, I don't recommend going to the Lansdowne location for information. But someone who posted above me seemed to have had a positive experience.
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11-30-2010, 07:14 PM
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#161 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Does anyone know if it'll work in East Richmond (East of No.6 Road) even though it shows no coverage on their website?
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11-30-2010, 07:43 PM
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#162 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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FYI, according to this post on HOFO, http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...pires-tomorrow , the grand opening deals are being extended until December!
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11-30-2010, 07:46 PM
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#163 | | Guest
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just got the 40 plan. Its all good but i cant seem to log onto msn live on my bb 9700. anyone else have this problem?
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11-30-2010, 11:25 PM
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#164 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by Sensations just got the 40 plan. Its all good but i cant seem to log onto msn live on my bb 9700. anyone else have this problem? | ur lucky, i cant even get data 90% of the time on my vibrant lol
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11-30-2010, 11:55 PM
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#165 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Update:
I've been using Mobilicity for a little over a week now, reception is MUCH better after I flashed a new radio onto my phone (HD2). So I'm guessing my poor reception was due to some weird radio problem. Reception is still not as good as Rogers/Fido when your deep inside a building, but it's been adequate. Quote:
Originally Posted by J____ ur lucky, i cant even get data 90% of the time on my vibrant lol | I found that my data connectivity was way better once I entered in all the Proxy settings. I know someone previously said not to because the internet would be slower, it's a little slower but at least I'm connected whenever I need it.
try that out and see how it works.
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12-01-2010, 12:43 AM
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#166 | | Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
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Originally Posted by J____ yes, unless it says "mobilicity" on it, it's not on our network. U'll be paying roaming charges. | Even if I'm in the zone? I sometimes roam indoors. I made a call once roaming while still in the zone in Burnaby and it went through even though I had no money in mywallet.
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12-01-2010, 12:54 AM
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#167 | | degenerate extraordinaire
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|  my mom signed up today for the $30 plan with the crappy SE flip phone, we were at copa cafe (cambie and king ed'ish) and her signal was pretty inconsistent. Ranged from 1 bar to 3. My iphone 4 on rogers was pretty much full the entire time.
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12-01-2010, 01:08 AM
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#168 | | Guest
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yeah overall im pretty happy with the service. dont really notice the difference between wifi and 3g. ohhh and dont use the mobilicty browser it suxs for me. tho im using the bb browser not sure if u guys are so lucky. and when i ported my number over does the original provider get cancelled?
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12-01-2010, 01:13 AM
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#169 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by misteranswer Even if I'm in the zone? I sometimes roam indoors. I made a call once roaming while still in the zone in Burnaby and it went through even though I had no money in mywallet. | go to your settings and change your provider for ONLY mobilicity, if you don't have that option change your frequency selection to "WCDMA" that will prevent you from roaming onto other carriers.
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12-01-2010, 02:14 AM
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#170 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by misteranswer Even if I'm in the zone? I sometimes roam indoors. I made a call once roaming while still in the zone in Burnaby and it went through even though I had no money in mywallet. | the reason you are able to call while on roaming now is because they have free roaming within/near the coverage area to tweak the system. When they launched in Toronto, as they turned on national roaming, the other provider's towers were actually overtaking the signal of mobi's towers. So people ended up roaming while they were in the coverage area. They're tweaking the signal now to ensure this doesnt happen hence the free roaming and you being able to call now without money in my wallet. However it's a good idea to lock onto 1700/2100 only setting in ur phone when they start charging again.
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12-01-2010, 09:51 AM
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#171 | | Ubereem Mod
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How do i lock onto that 1700/2100 setting?
I got that nokia phone till the nexus S comes out. Righ now i'm sitting in my office..and it's CDM roaming.
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12-01-2010, 10:33 AM
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Got myself the htc snap with the $40unli everything plan. took about 2 1/2 hrs to fully port my # over from fido. So far so good though wish they had accessories for the snap.
I was told by one of the sales rep that if you have the $40 unlimited everything plan then you wouldn't have to worry getting charged while on cdn roaming as it is included in the plan. Any truth to this?
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12-01-2010, 11:30 AM
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^I would like confirmation on that as well!
I'm still trying to get Skype 3.0BETA to work on the stupid Snap.
Shazam and Garmin XT works brilliantly on the phone though, and *.flac files play pretty well too (it drains a lot of resources though).
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12-01-2010, 11:58 AM
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#174 | | Ubereem Mod
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that would be awesome, cdn roaming is free. would be epic.
BTW - i'm DT and on CDN roaming...WTF? I was on Mobi till before the bridge, now i'm just pure CDN roaming. lol
Still, i'm pretty happy payin 44.80 tax include for everything free.
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12-01-2010, 12:31 PM
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#175 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by evil_jigglypuff Got myself the htc snap with the $40unli everything plan. took about 2 1/2 hrs to fully port my # over from fido. So far so good though wish they had accessories for the snap.
I was told by one of the sales rep that if you have the $40 unlimited everything plan then you wouldn't have to worry getting charged while on cdn roaming as it is included in the plan. Any truth to this? | yes and no...
he is correct saying you wont be charged roaming IF you dont have money in your My Wallet, the phone just wont work. But this is the case for all plans, not just the $40.
So you control how much you pay by putting or not putting in money to my wallet. If you dont have money in there, you wont get charged, but your phone wont work.
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