The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/ Simple:Press Version 5.7.5.3 renku on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5561 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5561 Fido just changed our plan after we requested to keep our old one. Although our old plan "cost more" at $26 a month, we had a $10 bundle discount (from before they were Rogers) and the system access fee was $2.70, as well we received two features free. End cost $21.41 with taxes..
The new bill arrived today $25.00 plan with a $5.00 plan credit and a new system access fee of $6.95 and no extra features, end cost $33.24 (pro-rated not even a full month). So add two features at $6 each and now I have a bill that is over $45 so lets say more than twice as much. Lets watch those savings add up kid!

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:16:04 -0800 iamdrumming on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5517 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5517 Yes, Fido is charged by the second, however with SpeakOut ANY top-up lasts a year. That was one of the reasons why I switched to SpeakOut from Virgin Mobile. Plus the coverage is considerably better, as is the local calling area.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:56:49 -0800 Dan on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5491 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5491 Fido's $15 plan is charged by the second not by the minute. Just to clarify. I would still stay with speakout though.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:24:35 -0800 416dude on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5454 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5454 Fido prepaid is rather expensive. 🙁

I'm on their bare minimum but I still have to pay $10+tax/month for
$9.50 credit @ $0.30/min which gives me 30 min at most.

Texts are $0.15/outgoing and free for incoming which is the only good thing. 🙂

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:16:33 -0800 Big Ang on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5300 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5300 Thanks ortron! Usually when people say I stick out they are referring to my stomach, so your comment is very welcome!

Superhero? No.
Bored at home last night while watching TV? Yes.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:59:15 -0800 Peter on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5297 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5297 No more System Access Fees for Fido. There's a nasty $35 setup fee, though.

http://www.fido.ca/web/page/po.....nthlyPlans

It's clear that the "new" Fido is aimed at Koodo.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:34:51 -0800 ortron on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5296 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5296 I was just coming online to see if anyone had data re: fido vs speakout. This is absolutely perfect!

Although I don't often look at poster names, Big Ang sticks out. I think Big Ang is some sort of a super hero... Thanks Ang!

By the way, looks like I'm staying with Speakout for now. I do use a lot of text messages, but most of my phone calls are quick, ten-second "stop calling me, this is an emergency phone, sms only!" screams at my friends 🙂 You can't beat the 4 cent texts!

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:27:15 -0800 iamdrumming on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5294 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5294 Big Ang,

That's a great post. I'm glad I found Speakout. It is the best value in wireless.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:26:22 -0800 JL68 on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5293 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5293 Fido charge 50 cents of 911 fees per month. Also did you forget to mention that Fido's monthly plan needs to pay $6.99 for the system access fee.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:39:01 -0800 Peter on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5292 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5292 Nice analysis! So much for a big Fido announcement...

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:05:15 -0800 Big Ang on New Fido rates - Speakout still better https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5290 7-Eleven Rates and Plans https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/7-eleven-rates-and-plans/new-fido-rates-speakout-still-better/#p5290 Fido has recently lowered their prices, how do they stack up to Speakout?

Fido's $15/mth plan includes 50 anytime minutes and 50 text messages sent and an unlimited number of texts received. I can't find any mention about a 911 fee, so we'll assume it's included.

How much would that cost with Speakout?

Well, let's assume this person sends about 50 texts and receives around 60 texts. And uses exactly 50 minutes per month. And only buys airtime in the lower amounts so is charged $.25/minute.

50 minutes @ $.25 = $12.50
110 texts sent and received @ $.05 = $5.50
911 fee = $1/mth approx.
Total = $19 of usage

BUT the Speakout client get voicemail and call display (which cost $6 each or $10 together with Fido), so if you would be getting voicemail and call display, Speakout is definitely better.

AND additional airtime minutes cost $.35 with Fido. PLUS you are only charged this with Speakout if you use it, with Fido, this is the flat minimum fee.

What about people who talk a lot in the evenings and weekends? How well does Speakout stack up?

Fido's new $20/mth plan is basically the $15/mth plan with unlimited evenings and weekends. Since this person will be using the phone a bit more, let's assume he gets the $10 voicemail and call display option as well. Total cost - $30/mth.

How much usage would this person get with Speakout? Let's assume he gets the $100 top-up card, so he pays $.20/minute, and his texts are similar to the previous example.

50 daytime minutes @ $.20/min = $10
110 texts @ $.04/text = $4.40 *see note below
911 fee = $.80/mth *see note below
74 evenings and weekend minutes @ $.20/min = $14.80
Total = $30

As long as this person keeps his average evenings and weekend usage to 74minutes per month or less, Speakout is the better deal. If this person uses a lot more evenings and weekends (and spends more than $30/mth on Speakout) then Fido is the way to go.

Note:

* These are the effective rates when purchasing a $75 or $100 top-up card. Due to Speakout grossing-up the amount credited to your account, the effective rate is only 80% of the posted rate.

Note #2: Fido does have one big advantage though, they charge by the second, not the minute. But unless you are paying more than $15/mth with Speakout, or $25/mth and like having call display and voicemail, then Speakout is still the way to go.

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