Cheapest pay as you go with a phone?
My parents need a cell phone but won't really use it. Are there any cheap pay as you go wtih a phone? Or is the easiest to buy a used phone?
Feb 23rd, 2017 2:01 pm
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Feb 25th, 2017 8:20 am
The cheapest plan (grandfathered; not current) is the Freedom Mobile PAYG plan of min $40 for 6 months, $5/mth for unlimited text with free incoming call and text. Outgoing call costs 25 cents/min
Feb 25th, 2017 6:03 pm
Feb 25th, 2017 6:16 pm
It is entirely workable indeed.
Feb 25th, 2017 7:28 pm
Dialer does not support called I'd.danieltoronto wrote: ↑ It is entirely workable indeed.
I will be switching over shortly
I have got the Fido plan (in a 2 SIM phone configuration) that costs $15 for 3 Gb a moth which provides the LTE data. If people call me on the 7-11 line, I just call back with Hangout dialer right away. That is all.
Feb 25th, 2017 7:54 pm
I'm one of those < $25 a year folks.
NOTICE: Effective March 14, 2017 the per minute talk rate will be $0.30/per minute for incoming and outgoing calls. This new rate will include Canadian Long Distance calls. There is no longer an additional charge for Canadian Long Distance. This change also applies to any overage minutes incurred on 30-Day Value Plans.
Feb 25th, 2017 8:19 pm
POTS (plain old telephone service) had not had caller id until maybe 10 years ago.
Feb 26th, 2017 10:25 am
ROYinTO wrote: ↑ I'm one of those < $25 a year folks.
Bought the $100 with $25 bonus and free phone in Nov 2015, got a $25 top up in Nov 2016 and still have $100+ balance.
Not sure how that will hold up when they raise the rates mid March: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/phone-rates.html
What about the Telus $10/month package? Comes with 50min per month. I think that might be better. I know if he is paying 30cents a minute eveyr time i phone he will be rushing me off the phone lol.danieltoronto wrote: ↑ POTS (plain old telephone service) had not had caller id until maybe 10 years ago.
Also if your buddy or relative calls you and you call right back, caller id may not be needed.
I do agree if a cell phone is critical for work/job (say a sales job), Hangout dialer would not make the cut.
Feb 26th, 2017 10:50 am
Feb 27th, 2017 9:19 am
If a cell phone is critical for work, I wouldn't be relying on a VOIP setup anyway.danieltoronto wrote: ↑ I do agree if a cell phone is critical for work/job (say a sales job), Hangout dialer would not make the cut.
Mar 2nd, 2017 9:44 am
You wouldn't be using Speakout either.
Mar 2nd, 2017 10:06 am
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Mar 2nd, 2017 12:18 pm
That is why I am not ditching my Chatr $20 line yet. Occasionally my wife uses my phone to chit chat. And using wholly a VoIP line isn't a great move yet
Mar 2nd, 2017 3:27 pm
That's exactly what I meant.notfromqc wrote: ↑ ^^^
I think Gee meant Speakout isn't the right service for someone who's going to need it for work, presuming it means it will be used a lot, in which case the $0.30 per minute will quickly add up. If you have actual historical data of minutes used per month, you can figure out if it makes sense for you.
Mar 3rd, 2017 12:30 pm
Mar 3rd, 2017 12:53 pm
Every single LG phone model, regardless of carrier cost only $5 to unlock and same goes for Motorola ($3).johnjacobs12 wrote: ↑ Could you please mention which models of LG and Motorola Phones are less than $5?
May 14th, 2018 12:27 pm
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