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cdnNick
Apr 2nd, 2007, 10:17 AM
Anyone using their service in Ottawa/Kanata area? I am looking into switching to them from Telus. 90% of the time I am in urban area, but how is it outside of the city?


Thanks
goofball
Apr 2nd, 2007, 10:24 AM
Virgin Mobile uses Bell's 1900mhz CDMA network.
FWIW, my bro uses Virgin mobile though he always stays in the city and no problems.
jyeung
Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:06 AM
Works fine in Ottawa. I get reception everywhere I need it...downtown, Manotick, Kanata....

- Jason
kanatatech
Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:47 AM
Virgin works in Kanata and west to both Perth and Renfrew but not outside those towns in the cottage areas.
cdnNick
Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:56 AM
I'm usually in the Carleton Place, Smith Falls, Almonte area when I go golfing.

Telus is nickel and diming everything now, I'm feedup nothing has improved much yet I pay a lot more then when I first signed up with them. I think it's time for a change.
jyeung
Apr 2nd, 2007, 01:16 PM
I'm usually in the Carleton Place, Smith Falls, Almonte area when I go golfing.

Telus is nickel and diming everything now, I'm feedup nothing has improved much yet I pay a lot more then when I first signed up with them. I think it's time for a change.

Indeed. Virgin is quite good: No SAF, Caller ID and Voicemail. The CID and VM is essential for me - and it's usually $10 or so with the big three carriers.

I signed up for the $20 for 200 minutes and am very pleased with it. Got it when the phones were free as well, so that's a major plus :)

I've been through a lot of carriers and Virgin has been by far the best Canadian one for my voice usage.

- Jason
kanatatech
Apr 2nd, 2007, 04:26 PM
I'm usually in the Carleton Place, Smith Falls, Almonte area when I go golfing.

Telus is nickel and diming everything now, I'm feedup nothing has improved much yet I pay a lot more then when I first signed up with them. I think it's time for a change.

I can confirm Virgin works at the Carleton Place hosptial area, Smith Falls by Herseys, and Almonte city hall area. Virgin does not work at Timberland in Lanark. I'll guessing that if you call the golf club they may know.
cdnNick
Apr 2nd, 2007, 08:41 PM
Turns out my mother wants to give them a try, so I guess I will get some first hand experience before making the switch myself.