The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: Speculation: will texting rates go up?

springbok on Speculation: will texting rates go up?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:58:29 -0800

excludes international texts. I tried it, and doesnt come off the 2500 text oh well.

xinox on Speculation: will texting rates go up?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:32:46 -0800

I just noticed the news item about international texts going up to .35 from .25

Does anyone know if the texting bundle includes or excludes international texts?

bridonca on Speculation: will texting rates go up?

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:18:53 -0800

I learned something new! Speakout SMS rates never really concerned me because I already send free SMS messages through my browser with Google Voice, so I am less concerned about the price Speakout charges! Sadly, getting a Google Voice SMS number requires a US IP address and access to a US phone number to set up the account, (a proxy and free VOIP number can be obtained usually for free) but after that is done, Google does not check for your American credentials.

canukeneh on Speculation: will texting rates go up?

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:41:15 -0800

Bridonca, doesn't Speakout already offer a texting plan? 2500 texts for $10?

bridonca on Speculation: will texting rates go up?

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:12:30 -0800

It depends on if Speakout will offer a texting plan. If you crank up the texting rates, it makes moderate users think more about a texting plan, but sometimes they decide it is better to switch carriers. It will be interesting to see if this move will make Rogers more money. I have my doubts.

Peter on Speculation: will texting rates go up?

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:48:07 -0800

http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/01.....arch-16th/

Starting March 16th, the rate for Rogers and Fido customers will go from 15 to 20 cents per outgoing text message. It remains to be seen as to how this will affect Speak Out Wireless, which uses the Rogers network and currently charge 10 cents per outgoing text message (to the US and Canada).