mobile phone network

davybrown

what is the best mobile phone network to get on when in canada? well one that most people are on? heard bell might be the best bet.

COYVB

do NOT go bell, rogers or telus

Go Koodo for best bang for your buck

davybrown

thanks, take its thats what youre on then?

COYVB

Aye, was on Rogers for my first year, then moved to Fido which was just as bad. Then went to Public Mobile coz the wife worked for them at the time, now on Koodo and getting absolutely everything I need for a pittance compared to the big guys, but with the benefits of Telus' network. Going for anyone other than them makes zero sense IMO, unless you're not going to be going outside the major metropolitan areas, then there are budget guys who are worth a look

BFassassin

I'm with Koodo too. I was with telus prepay when I first arrived for a while just until I figured everything out.
The koodo is a month to month contract as well so if its not working out for you you can just cancel and try someone else out. i have had no problems in Vancouver at least.

COYVB

Also, just a point of note, if you have your own phone already, get it unlocked and bring it with you. It'll make your life a LOT easier

davybrown

COYVB wrote: »

Also, just a point of note, if you have your own phone already, get it unlocked and bring it with you. It'll make your life a LOT easier

sounds good might just do that. take my iphone with and thatll save me few $.

BFassassin

Just to update this. Koodo have jacked up the prices of their plans. I'm not sure now if the current plan I am on will stay the same or if it will go to the new price. I will have to change to another provider if I move to the new one. Too expensive for what you get. I miss 3's all you can eat for €20

bopper

BFassassin wrote: »

Just to update this. Koodo have jacked up the prices of their plans. I'm not sure now if the current plan I am on will stay the same or if it will go to the new price. I will have to change to another provider if I move to the new one. Too expensive for what you get. I miss 3's all you can eat for €20

I don't think they can just switch the price of your plan when they choose. Don't you sign a contract when you sign up?

BFassassin

bopper wrote: »

I don't think they can just switch the price of your plan when they choose. Don't you sign a contract when you sign up?

No I don't think I signed a contract. Its a month to month one so less paperwork involved.
From a bit of research I think i am alright and I will stay on my current plan unless I change it myself.

bopper

BFassassin wrote: »

No I don't think I signed a contract. Its a month to month one so less paperwork involved.
From a bit of research I think i am alright and I will stay on my current plan unless I change it myself.

I'm month to month and I signed a contract. Looks like I got in just in time before the upped the prices.

RonanC

davybrown wrote: »

sounds good might just do that. take my iphone with and thatll save me few $.

Just so you know, the Wind network only works with iPhone 5s manufactured since March. The 4 or 4S won't work with it.