I used my phone more than I thought I would which is unfortunate but unavoidable.
I had planned on picking up a pay as you go phone when we got to Miami.. and simply using that. You can usually get a refurbished phone for $75. Then you can top up as you need to and most plans in the US charge $0.25 a minute long distance to Canada (plus the cost per Minute). Once you have the phone you can just simply keep it topped up if you go to the US a lot and then retain your number and you have it each time you go.
Nat.. from the sounds of it this may be a good option for you. (PS. great to meet you at Bal)
When Killah and I got to Buffalo we tested our phones to discover that we could now text in the US (previous trip we could not with Bell)
So, I contacted Bell to find out that each text is only $.20 to send and free to receive. I am waiting for my bill to come in to confirm this though. I confirmed my bill on line and it did not appear that there was an extra charge for the texts sent in the US.
I have unlimited text to Canada and the US on my account, as I average 1500 - sent/received a month. (yes I have a problem)
My total bill was $200 so that is an extra $120 which would account for the 44 roaming minutes.. which leads me to believe the texts were included in the unlimited.
Should have listened to Tristan and added the US roaming minutes which I will do next time which would have dropped the extra $120 to $40
That's all..
Apr-26-2006 03:02
nadezhda
Sophisticated Lady
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: shoegazing
quote:
Originally posted by She_Fitz
When Killah and I got to Buffalo we tested our phones to discover that we could now text in the US (previous trip we could not with Bell)
are you still with bell? when was the last time you tried to text in the states? just curious, as i am with bell, and when i was in nyc in september i couldn't text, which pissed me off to no end, esp. since i refused to call people with all the extra fees. but if texting would work now, i would be very happy!
this thread is stressing me out for next year! like i need any more stress right now!!!
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Apr-26-2006 03:20
She_Fitz
He was into rocks....
Registered: Jul 2005
Location: Old Miami
Was in NYC 2 weeks ago and texting worked just fine..
The feature has been added since September as we encountered the same problem then as well.
Will keep you posted about the actual charge..
Apr-26-2006 03:36
matty
08/09 National Beach Cham
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: back in T.O
quote:
Originally posted by jon jon
While I was on the phone I got her to upgrade my txt msgs to 1000 as I hit 600 last month. (that's only outgoing folks, I have free incoming)
Long live txt msgs!!!
Apr-26-2006 07:07
zokissima
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2004
Location: Toronto
quote:
Originally posted by nadezhda
are you still with bell? when was the last time you tried to text in the states? just curious, as i am with bell, and when i was in nyc in september i couldn't text, which pissed me off to no end, esp. since i refused to call people with all the extra fees. but if texting would work now, i would be very happy!
this thread is stressing me out for next year! like i need any more stress right now!!!
I have a bell phone, and had it with me in Miami. Texting worked fine.
On that note, wow some of you got some massive bills. Mine came to $260.
Apr-26-2006 12:49
Irish Graham
up the ra!
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Cricklewood
quote:
Originally posted by Orko
wow and I would cry when I got a $50 phone bill.
Next time, get off the phone, and get on the dance floor!
good point!!
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Apr-26-2006 14:38
Refinnej
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2005
Location: Moncton, NB
quote:
These tips that you gave are good...but what exactly is the story that you're supposed to give them? That you weren't actually in Miami, or weren't aware of how high the roaming fees were?
That you were not aware of how high the roaming fees were, but that is only if no one called cust.serv to confirm this.
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Originally posted by Refinnej
That you were not aware of how high the roaming fees were, but that is only if no one called cust.serv to confirm this.
Ahhh...well I'll keep this in mind if this ever happens to me! Thanks
One thing I like about roaming fees and Rogers when it comes to Detroit. They have extended the local calling area b/c ppl always had problems when they went downtown Windsor b/c ppl would pick up American signals. Finally Rogers got fed up with ppl calling in and complaining and many ppl ripping htem off apparently...that Rogers extended their local calling to about 30mins. outside of the Detroit border!
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Apr-26-2006 19:41
Refinnej
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2005
Location: Moncton, NB
No prob Lisa. I used to work at Rogers in cell department so I know some of the tricks to get your way
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Apr-26-2006 19:44
Carney
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Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Temple
i cant believe you guys are crazy enuf to use ur celly's down there....buy a phone card and walk to the pay phone....
i would be way way way to cheap to use my cell phone. plus your on vacation what do you need you celly for??
i remember Cuzo was with us down in miami and the bank had him hold for like an hour.
lol
Apr-26-2006 20:01
Mako
Old School.
Registered: Jul 2001
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by Carney
i cant believe you guys are crazy enuf to use ur celly's down there....buy a phone card and walk to the pay phone....
i would be way way way to cheap to use my cell phone. plus your on vacation what do you need you celly for??
i remember Cuzo was with us down in miami and the bank had him hold for like an hour.
lol
How about one of those cheap pay as you go top up things? Aren't they a bit more advanced down there?
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