Getting my first cell phone ever...

[andrew2good4u]

The DRM on the MP3 ringtones is only enforced by Rogers. Removing the Rogers branding from my W810i removed the DRM lock for ringtones. Nothing wrong with Nokia though, other than that Rogers only seems to offer their ugliest models. Or Motorola either for that matter.

or you could just easily convert ringtones into WAV files and not worry about anything

[haveblue]

I think I remember trying that and it not working. However, Sony offers a (free) little program that with put DRM on any MP3, then you can transfer that DRM'd file to the phone and it'll work fine.

Download here

[Fraser River Rat]

Pay as you go is the way to cellphone salvation. If you top up $20/month, you can get evening/weekend rates at 1 ct./minute or $1/day. I think this rate is also available on the $100/365 day plan.
http://www.shoprogers.com/store/wire...9840T11K4X14T9

Check out this Rogerswireless site for new phone plans.
http://www.rwireless.ca/deals/prov_On_Pq.php