The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/ Simple:Press Version 5.7.5.3 computerdoc on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p18003 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p18003

byronbb said:

andreww said:

Speakout has been around for years, and the fact that they continue to add enhancements leads me to believe that the'll be around for a while.

They are leaving the US market so that's something to consider.

The U.S. market is crowded with low cost carriers, Tracfone, Net10, Virgin, and more whereas Speakout has a niche in Canada since no one gives one year before you have to get a new card.:smile:

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:36:47 -0700 andreww on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16902 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16902 Its kind of a double edged sword. We want Speakout to be successful enough that it remains profitable, but not so successful that Rogers or any othe of the big boys start to feel threatened.

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:54:38 -0700 manny on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16829 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16829 SO is almost a protest movement as far as I'm concerned

Exactly.
I don't even want to remember the Jerk-offs at Telus or Bell.:yell:

]]> Sat, 29 May 2010 13:45:25 -0700 freeline on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16819 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16819

caveman15 said:

hi i have been reading most of posts on this site. i have been considering switching to speakout myself because i have heard that they are lauching a texting bundle. i also like the fact that the prepaid cards last longer too. i'm with rogers at the moment. the one thing that is holding me back from switching to speakout is the closer of the 7-11 stores. the last thing that you want to find out when you go to buy your top up card and the clerk says we don't sell them anymore:???: i live in the niagara region

For myself, I'm into SO b/c it is cheaper and flaunts the other carriers even if we use Rogers infrastructure or outer-structure. The whole 365 day credit term and freedom to choose when to use that time, tickles my fancy and suits how I use my cell phone.
I have friends whose identities are their cell phone.
I'm just about to embark on the UL browsing using my phone tethered(?) to a laptop
in cottage country.
When and if SO goes under , I'm sure I'll go looking for some other similar alternative.

SO is almost a protest movement as far as I'm concerned

]]> Sat, 29 May 2010 11:18:37 -0700 caveman15 on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16664 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16664 i finally switched from rogers paygo to speakout and i'm enjoying not being charged for incoming texts and when people leave voicemails. i also like the fact that they have exting bundle and it doesn't take away from your airtime.:cool:

]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 21:38:48 -0700 andreww on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16557 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16557 Although its a little annoying, the 911 fee is only about 25 cents more than everybody else. I assume that they are just passing on the cost from Rogers, as 25 cents a month from each subscriber isn't going to make a huge difference to the solvency of Speakout. Having spent time with several other carriers, this increase is a drop in the bucket in comparison to what is being done elsewhere. Ive had cards go from 90 to 60 day expiry, per minute charges increase, text message rates increase, as well as being charged for incoming and outgoing texts.

Every new carrier I've been with has been exactly the same, using low rates to attract users, then once established, they raise their rates to be in line with the big three. Hopefully SO won't follow in their footsteps.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 10:11:40 -0700 caveman15 on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16554 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16554 that is true but whats with the deal increasing the 911 fee to a 1.25? this might be a little off topic but all of the other carriers only charge 0.75 cents for the 911 fee? if only use the 25.00 dallor card your only going to be left with 10.00 to talk or text with? this is the highest 911 fee being charged in ontario. i like the the fact all of there cards last a year but if you think about it don't you think that people are going to start complaining because of the increasing fees in the past months. look when they added that texting bundle. they raised the 911 fee up by 25 cents? it seems when thay add stuff they rasie the price of something goes up a little bit. i also understand the fact that they are a low cost carrier and they have to rasie prices to keep a float. i guess i'm thinking out loud on this topic:???:

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 09:06:13 -0700 andreww on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16551 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16551 Canadian & US operations have little to do with each other. 711 likely has very little to do with speakout either, aside from licensing their name and actually selling the product. So long as the service is profitable for both sides, it will continue to operate.

Speakout's demise would more likely come as a result of Rogers raising prices or making demands about speakout's rates.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 03:48:06 -0700 byronbb on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16545 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16545

andreww said:

Speakout has been around for years, and the fact that they continue to add enhancements leads me to believe that the'll be around for a while.

They are leaving the US market so that's something to consider.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 14:48:40 -0700 caveman15 on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16351 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16351

iamdrumming said:

I think they will expand, as they already have. There are rumours of them soon offering online transactions, so they are bringing new things to the table. No, they can't bring the latest gadgets, but they are a Rogers MVNO, and are a low cost carrier.

thank you for you thoughts on this topic. i might make the switch after my airtime runs out
🙂

]]> Sat, 01 May 2010 07:54:30 -0700 iamdrumming on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16345 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16345 I think they will expand, as they already have. There are rumours of them soon offering online transactions, so they are bringing new things to the table. No, they can't bring the latest gadgets, but they are a Rogers MVNO, and are a low cost carrier.

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:51:02 -0700 mjbad2 on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16340 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16340 Things are different today. Rogers have become more money conscious or profit oriented than customer satisfaction. When you have setup on top of such provider, things will change. I doubt they will expand. Small market will be closed and only big cities will provide store service.

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:33:19 -0700 andreww on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16336 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16336 Speakout has been around for years, and the fact that they continue to add enhancements leads me to believe that the'll be around for a while.

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:40:10 -0700 caveman15 on is speakout slowly shutting down? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16335 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/is-speakout-slowly-shutting-down/#p16335 hi i have been reading most of posts on this site. i have been considering switching to speakout myself because i have heard that they are lauching a texting bundle. i also like the fact that the prepaid cards last longer too. i'm with rogers at the moment. the one thing that is holding me back from switching to speakout is the closer of the 7-11 stores. the last thing that you want to find out when you go to buy your top up card and the clerk says we don't sell them anymore:???: i live in the niagara region

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