The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: US Speakout

Belle on US Speakout

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:19:57 -0700

I am in the same predicament (live in Canada, but go to the states every couple of months). I use Virgin Mobile. It's 20c/minute, but the minimum you need to top up is $60 per year, provided you register a credit card with them (Otherwise it's $80 per year)

Seems like T-mobile gets you a better deal per minute, BUT virgin has the "sugar mama" service. If you log onto their website for 3 minutes every day and watch some flash ads, it gives you extra minutes that don't expire! (up to 65 minutes every month) I spend some time doing that while I'm in Canada, and I never have to worry about running out of airtime when I'm in the States.

Additionally, you can get a basic LG flip-phone from them for free, while T-mobile makes you pay for yours.

I highly recommend.

james867 on US Speakout

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:58:29 -0700

You can get T-Mobile SIM cards on Ebay loaded with $30 with about $10 including shipping. Then $10 every 3 months keeps you talking works in Canada too!

kay on US Speakout

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:12:17 -0700

I also plan to use both sims inside the Nokia 1600 with a ghost dual sim adapter. This way I don't have to take it out. ordered it on ebay for $5, including shipping. Hope it works.

Let you guys know how it goes.

sapien on US Speakout

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:50:13 -0700

Would love to hear your feedback on T-Mobile if/when you do it.

I'm thinking of doing the same thing. My friend and I are talking about sharing the T-Mobile SIM. That way, whenever one of us goes to the States, we take the T-Mobile SIM to use for phone calls while in the States.

kay on US Speakout

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:06:19 -0700

Actually I think i'm gonna go with Tmobile's prepaid plan. It's much cheaper. Fill up with $100, it lasts 365 days, and 10c/min. $10 for future fills to keep 365days expiration. Nation wide calling in US. and I can fill online.

Big Ang on US Speakout

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:48:45 -0700

If SO in the US lasts 365 days, why not load up your US SO phone with more than enough airtime, enough to make sure it lasts until the next time you visit? Sure, your phone will have a lot of extra in airtime loaded on it, but it might be the best solution for you.

Bylo on US Speakout

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:55:14 -0700

I go to the states a dozen or so times and I live in Canada. If I get a US SIM, can I fill up the account with airtime that I buy in Canada?

I doubt it.

kay on US Speakout

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:37:59 -0700

I go to the states a dozen or so times and I live in Canada. If I get a US SIM, can I fill up the account with airtime that I buy in Canada?

I'd be too much of a hassle to drive to Seattle to buy airtime... but if I can enter the PIN # bought from the 711's in Canada, that would be great.