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Carrier Reception Outside Hamilton Area

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Carrier Reception Outside Hamilton Area

Hi Gents,

Any idea which carrier would be best for Binbrook in terms of reliable call reception and connectivity.

Right now I'm eyeing Bell, or companies that work under them like Virgin Mobile or PC Mobile?

I just need unlimited talk and text.

Any input is appreciated.

Thank you.
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If considering Bell or it's MVNOs...you can look into Telus as well or any of their MVNOs (Koodo, Public) since they share the same towers.
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funky_monkey_99 wrote: If considering Bell or it's MVNOs...you can look into Telus as well or any of their MVNOs (Koodo, Public) since they share the same towers.
Does Rogers share the same towers as Bell, and if that's the case, would Bell be just as bad as Rogers?
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I believe only Bell/Telus share towers. Rogers and Freedom (Shaw?) have their own.
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funky_monkey_99 wrote: I believe only Bell/Telus share towers. Rogers and Freedom (Shaw?) have their own.
Check this out.

Bell Ownership and Tower Usage
There are two flanker brands that are owned and run by Bell: The affordable Virgin Mobile, and prepaid carrier, Lucky Mobile. There is also PC Mobile, an independent MVNO that uses Bell's network to provide nationwide cell phone coverage.
Source: https://www.whistleout.ca/CellPhones/Gu ... 20coverage.

PC Mobile: Most Affordable Canada-wide Unlimited Talk / Text Plan
(Using Bell Towers)

Source: https://www.whistleout.ca/CellPhones/Ca ... contract=0

Should I just jump in on the PC Mobile plan and be done with it?

Thanks for the input.
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If all you need is Talk & Text and no data at all, you could go with the $15 plans from Lucky or Public.

For coverage, this cell tower map is a good reference for determining which carriers have towers near where you frequent: http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/canc ... rs=a&pid=0

Bell's towers are definitely closer than Rogers' to Binbrook. But you'll be fine with any of the brands that use Telus/Bell towers, which includes: Bell, Virgin, Lucky, Telus, Koodo, Public, PC Mobile.
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wearysky wrote: If all you need is Talk & Text and no data at all, you could go with the $15 plans from Lucky or Public.

For coverage, this cell tower map is a good reference for determining which carriers have towers near where you frequent: http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/canc ... rs=a&pid=0

Bell's towers are definitely closer than Rogers' to Binbrook. But you'll be fine with any of the brands that use Telus/Bell towers, which includes: Bell, Virgin, Lucky, Telus, Koodo, Public, PC Mobile.
If those plans are unlimited talk and text, yes.

I'll look into it.
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redflagdealsguy wrote: If those plans are unlimited talk and text, yes.

I'll look into it.
The $15 plan has 100 minutes. You can get the $25/mo. plan for the unlimited talk and text. Though the $25 plan also come with 1 GB data included with auto pay. For the lowest cost, you can go with Public Mobile, and get a $2 monthly discount.
Koodo $30 75 GB
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LeifS39303 wrote: The $15 plan has 100 minutes. You can get the $25/mo. plan for the unlimited talk and text. Though the $25 plan also come with 1 GB data included with auto pay. For the lowest cost, you can go with Public Mobile, and get a $2 monthly discount.
I think I'll stick with Virgin or PC Mobile then.

Same $25 monthly rate but slightly different activation cost.
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Turns out Bell had their own prepaid service and it works out easiest and most painless.

Thank you, gents.
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