Quote Originally Posted by kwokinator
I don't know much about Rogers plans, 'cause I'm on Telus. But since your friend is a university student, she's a member of Canadian Federation of Students. On a new 2-3 year contract she can get in on the Employee Purchase Plan, which has 200+50 bonus minutes, unlimited evenings from 6pm, caller ID, voicemail, conference calling and call waiting. I just got in on that plan, but depending on your luck with the reps you may have to go personally to the store a couple of times.

There's no competition for me, really. A landline costs like $30 with tax, this plan costs like $32, and a landline comes without voicemail, and you can't use it on the road. If she goes home or goes out fairly often, it's worth the little extra price to have a phone handy in case of emergencies, like your car breaking down in the middle of the road or getting into an accident or something.

Not to mention that if you get an mp3 phone, you can ditch that mp3 player for short trips
I never knew about the Students thing... I got a EPP cuz I lifeguard for the City of Toronto (where I met my friend), so was thinking she could get in on the EPP before she leaves town (and would not be working for the City in fall, but Rogers doesn't need to know that) I don't like Telus cuz I like my SIM cards hehe. I agree if there is a minimal differance (up to $5) it is better to get a cell phone. Seeing as how she doesn't need CID/VM the cell phone might actually work out cheaper. I was like I get this and this for $20 and pay extra for CID, and she said she didn't need it heh.

btw, I got free 60mins LD from www.studentminutes.com for those that are looking. It's like a virtual calling card.