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Godzira · 10-02-2014, 09:32 AM

So I want to get set up with a new plan/phone. I'm currently with Bell I pay $70/month for 6GB of data, unl. text & calls. but NO long distance. since I just moved to bc and left my friends and family in the snow I need a Canada wide plan. I've been looking into Koodo but their data plans kinda blow.

Whats the best carrier? I've had the same plan for 8 years so I've never had to research or pay attention before.

I need data, LD and text as cheap as possible and I want to get a new phone with the contract.

does anyone work at a Victoria/saanich area cell store and know of any promotions going on right now ?

thanks

mos_skeeto · 10-02-2014, 09:55 AM

You can check the carrier's websites for plans. It's a waste of time for me to type them out.

Bell, Rogers, Telus are the big companies and generally have decent coverage. Fido, Virgin, Koodo (and a few others) piggyback on their services and usually have cheaper plans but less handset choices and less high-use plan options.

Wind and Mobility have the cheapest plans but they don't have the same coverage as above. You get what you paid for.

I'm on Fido. I like the Rogers network and they have affordable data plans at the 40-55 dollar range.

BrRsn · 10-02-2014, 09:58 AM

fuckin rogers bro, best
watch my canucks n shit on the phone
got coverage in surrey too when i holla at dem bitches

LUONGOOOO

Godzira · 10-02-2014, 10:00 AM

haha okay thanks ill check out rogers' website

Godzira · 10-02-2014, 10:03 AM

okay so another question, I've had an iphone since they came out and I want to switch to android because iphones, as everyone knows, suck balls.

whats the best android phone? I don't know anything about them. teach me lol

mos_skeeto · 10-02-2014, 10:05 AM

I think you think iPhone sucks balls because of what people tell you. You should make your own decisions

Second gen Moto G if you're poor

Nexus 5 and OnePlus for budget

Galaxy S5, HTC M8, Sony Z3 for high-end

Note 4 if you're far sighted

BrRsn · 10-02-2014, 10:15 AM

On a serious note,

I get my10, 6 gigs of data, rogers to rogers calling free, etc. for something like $70/month

However, friends that work at rogers have told me that since Rogers no longer offers 3 year plans (due to the government ruling saying 3 year plans were illegal or something), they now attempt to get the same kind of revenue out of 2 year plans -- Basically, monthly rate has increased by ~33% (don't know how true that is since I'm still on my old 3 year plan).

If i was in the market for a new phone, I would personally go for wind mobile. They're expanding their towers, you get coverage at SFU (burnaby) and UBC -- excellent if you're a student, and they seem to have the least surcharges/hidden fees (i.e. their roaming plans are awesome compared to rogers/bell).

Phones (good android phones) are so cheap now that it doesn't make sense to sign a contract to subsidize its cost. For around $400 you get a nexus 5 or the oneplus one, which are both excellent phones

Godzira · 10-02-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mos_skeeto

I think you think iPhone sucks balls because of what people tell you. You should make your own decisions

Second gen Moto G if you're poor

Nexus 5 and OnePlus for budget

Galaxy S5, HTC M8, Sony Z3 for high-end

Note 4 if you're far sighted

not the case, ive just been too poor for a new phone and have a 3 year contract with this phone. im looking at the sony xperia z1

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Originally Posted by dhillon09

On a serious note,

I get my10, 6 gigs of data, rogers to rogers calling free, etc. for something like $70/month

However, friends that work at rogers have told me that since Rogers no longer offers 3 year plans (due to the government ruling saying 3 year plans were illegal or something), they now attempt to get the same kind of revenue out of 2 year plans -- Basically, monthly rate has increased by ~33% (don't know how true that is since I'm still on my old 3 year plan).

If i was in the market for a new phone, I would personally go for wind mobile. They're expanding their towers, you get coverage at SFU (burnaby) and UBC -- excellent if you're a student, and they seem to have the least surcharges/hidden fees (i.e. their roaming plans are awesome compared to rogers/bell).

Phones (good android phones) are so cheap now that it doesn't make sense to sign a contract to subsidize its cost. For around $400 you get a nexus 5 or the oneplus one, which are both excellent phones

thanks, I just moved and with everything else I don't have $400 to throw at a phone

but ill check out wind ive never even heard of them before

StylinRed · 10-02-2014, 12:19 PM

Wind but I miss the ability to use my phone in underground parking lots/lower levels of concrete buildings/elevators

i don't know how the wind store by metrotown t&t gets a signal...regardless of the phone im using i have no signal there but they do

Godzira · 10-02-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StylinRed

Wind but I miss the ability to use my phone in underground parking lots/lower levels of concrete buildings/elevators

i don't know how the wind store by metrotown t&t gets a signal...regardless of the phone im using i have no signal there but they do

I cant find anything for wind in Victoria

mos_skeeto · 10-02-2014, 01:09 PM

Don't get wind: WIND Mobile | Coverage

Godzira · 10-02-2014, 01:11 PM

daaammn.. that $35 plan sounds preeettttyy decent.

underscore · 10-02-2014, 02:17 PM

How often are you out of town? Virgin/Koodo/Bell/Telus tend to have better service in more rural areas.

Godzira · 10-02-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by underscore

How often are you out of town? Virgin/Koodo/Bell/Telus tend to have better service in more rural areas.

im not out of town a lot, Im less than 15 mins from Victoria, I just have friends and family back in ab and need a good long distance plan.

BrRsn · 10-02-2014, 05:09 PM

I just bought one of these for $140 for my dad (phones only last him 2-3 months before getting destroyed)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's got specs roughly on par with the nexus 4, it's brand new so you don't have to worry about the IMEI blocking that is a big deal w/ used phones, and its unlocked for AWS (Mobilicity / WIND) and regular bands

Just saying, because you said androids are too much

FerrariEnzo · 10-02-2014, 06:13 PM

If you dont mind doing a little bit of work.. you can get onto the Fido/Koodo SK/MB plan..
$55 Canada-Wide unlimited call/sms/mms + 5gb data...

Im on the koodo version... not bad.. but thinking of switching onto the fido version...

tiger_handheld · 10-02-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by StylinRed

Wind but I miss the ability to use my phone in underground parking lots/lower levels of concrete buildings/elevators

i don't know how the wind store by metrotown t&t gets a signal...regardless of the phone im using i have no signal there but they do

Maybe it's a special sim? Swap sims to see?

Do report back!!

Gallardo · 10-02-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Godzira

I cant find anything for wind in Victoria

Hiya,

It just so happens that I am doing school in Victoria (UVIC). The reception is decent on campus, the sannich area and downtown. However, once you get on the highway or the ferry, you lose reception completely, and it shows a R on your phone, which stands for roaming.

Other than that, if you stay in the Sannich area and downtown, you will be fine.

I am on the $35 per month plan (unlimited everything), the data speed is actually decent 5MBP on average.

My advice is to give it a try, since there are no contracts.

Cheers,

winson604 · 10-02-2014, 10:09 PM

Rogers

I love the coverage, been using them for years and have never had any issues whatsoever. Plus I only pay $56 tax in for a 6gb plan so can't complain with that either.

I can only say fuck Bell, gf attempted them back when iphone 5 came out 2 years ago and the fact that we would get 1 bar of 3g (not even 4g) or sometimes no signal at all in our house was a fucking joke. House in Vancouver, not underground in a basement, within their towers (I checked) and heck we were only 2 km from their call centre which may not mean anything I suppose but it seemed ironic. Needless to say they're banned.

Mr.HappySilp · 10-02-2014, 11:07 PM

Fido. Is basically on Rogers network but they have less phones than Rogers. I purchase my own phones anyways so doesn't matter.

Godzira · 10-03-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by winson604

Rogers

I love the coverage, been using them for years and have never had any issues whatsoever. Plus I only pay $56 tax in for a 6gb plan so can't complain with that either.

I can only say fuck Bell, gf attempted them back when iphone 5 came out 2 years ago and the fact that we would get 1 bar of 3g (not even 4g) or sometimes no signal at all in our house was a fucking joke. House in Vancouver, not underground in a basement, within their towers (I checked) and heck we were only 2 km from their call centre which may not mean anything I suppose but it seemed ironic. Needless to say they're banned.

holy that's a good deal. well good to know I'll check I've never really had any problems with bell but im on a corporate "trucker" plan.. no idea how I snailed that. im gonna do some plan shopping this weekend