The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/ Simple:Press Version 5.7.5.3 inbonobo on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/page-2/#p31060 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/page-2/#p31060 I bought my Google Nexus a couple of years back from Wind. I switched to SO b/c of UMB and the expiry date of deposits, which for Wind was way crappier than a full year. UMB was a great deal, even after speed declined considerably. However, w/o UMB, and the meager 100 MB you get for $10, SO has rendered itself slightly irrelevant and less than competitive. I'll try Wind Tablet for $10 / 1GB side by side with SO 100 MB and, if Wind is the way it was when I left them, I'll let my SO card expire.

The problem with Wind is the expiry date on deposits (which can't be $10) and less coverage - and an aggressive community constantly engaging in d*** wars on GetSupport, last I checked. However, they have coverage where I need it and if all I need is their data, the expiry date is not a problem.

In my testing this far, VoIP works well on both SO and Wind to the point where it's indistinguishable. I am using a paid provider that gave me a free trial (Fongo has poorer quality most of the time and I find it to be unreliable). I pay less than $20 / month for VoIP, but that includes an iNum, a toll-free number for my business, a few local numbers in Canada, one in US and one in an European country.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:45:22 -0800 netyang on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30961 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30961 actually, I think tbaytel prepaid is the best so far.

ps., Tbaytel+Moto G=perfect

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:20:29 -0800 czg416 on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30951 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30951 TruckerBob said:

Can i make any calls with Wind or do I have to use Fongo?

You would have to use Fongo or get a phone plan. Wind has a $30/month plan that offers unlimited province-wide calling, unlimited Canada-wide text, and unlimited data.

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2013 05:15:33 -0800 TruckerBob on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30809 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30809 Can i make any calls with Wind or do I have to use Fongo?

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:14:37 -0800 chimpanzee on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30807 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30807 yes. i can even use my N7 for that but it is way too large to carry around and it doesn't have voice

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:57:49 -0800 TruckerBob on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30805 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30805 So if I buy a Nexus 4 I can get Wind's 1GB for $10/month?

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:48:12 -0800 chimpanzee on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30801 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30801 good deal !

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:56:45 -0800 netyang on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30800 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30800 yes. I use my Nexus 4. I bought it about $150 when it is a promotion

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:43:31 -0800 chimpanzee on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30796 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30796 but you need AWS phone like iphone 5+ ?

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:30:16 -0800 netyang on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30790 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30790 bridonca said:

Wind does not support a lot of phones. So you better make sure your phone actually works with AWS frequencies. most iphones will not work with wind. Only a few versions of the iphone 5 support AWS.

I'm in Wind yesterday for the 1Gb data $10/month. the SIM card is free. and it is repaid. so if you don't want continue it, just throw it.

I always use Fongo as my calling app. so for last couple of years, I only use $10 on Speakout for unlimited calling, message and internet. now Wind is good for 1G. only bad is Wind's coverage. So I decided use Wind and Speakout together. This will still cost me about $12 for everything.

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:18:25 -0800 TruckerBob on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30757 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30757 Ok, thanks bridonca. I didn't know that.
My search continues for 500Mb for $10/month for my iPhone 3gs.

]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2013 23:07:23 -0800 bridonca on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30742 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30742 Wind does not support a lot of phones. So you better make sure your phone actually works with AWS frequencies. most iphones will not work with wind. Only a few versions of the iphone 5 support AWS.

]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2013 05:26:44 -0800 TruckerBob on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30740 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30740 Netyang. Thanks for the info. Wind for $10 for 1Gb is what I'm looking for.
I only use my iPhone 3gs for web surfing, email and around 50 texts/month.
Will be looking at Wind when my balance is at $0
Can i make any calls with Wind? Maybe at $1/minute?

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:49:00 -0800 netyang on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30735 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30735 Wind has 1Gb tablet data for $10. but Wind speed is not good for voip I think. I never use Wind. need to confirm the voip result.

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:45:17 -0800 shuking on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30712 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30712 I think wind may be cheapest @ 40/month for 5 gb data n unlimited minutes

]]> Sat, 30 Nov 2013 15:23:24 -0800 bstreet71 on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30708 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30708 Think I will be going for this once I burn off my remaining dollars. Up to 5Gb is $35. Tethering on another plan is 3Gb for $30.

http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/.....cid=NAV:10

]]> Sat, 30 Nov 2013 09:36:01 -0800 fefrie on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30702 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30702 shuking said:

OK, thx.
I guess i will have to switch to good old 3 telcos and pay at least $40

I think that what's they want to hear.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:12:44 -0800 MegaSilver on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30696 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30696 My UMB is up in 2 weeks. I think I'm sticking with SO. Can't find a cheaper plan that gives me 10-15 minutes, ~60 texts and 500 MB. Factoring in the 125 for 100, taxes, and 911 fee, all in it comes to 32.89 a month.

I have considered the Bell tablet plan, but my Galaxy SII doesn't have LTE, and I have heard mixed results running VoIP on 3G.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:19:26 -0800 shuking on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30695 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30695 OK, thx.
I guess i will have to switch to good old 3 telcos and pay at least $40

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:38:50 -0800 bridonca on So who is the best alternative to SO for at least 1 GB data plan? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30691 Other carriers https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/other-carriers/so-who-is-the-best-alternative-to-so-for-at-least-1-gb-data-plan/#p30691 Bell and Telus have flex Tablet data plans for $20 for 1 gig. You can of have to be sneaky to them though if you are using a cell phone on them. I said I was going to use it on multiple devices, and I already have a voice plan, and they eventually relented.

Virgin prepaid sells a 512 meg data plan for $20, which is less hassle.

You will not get a black Friday deal on data. Maybe on a phone, but the airtime is never a good deal during the holidays. You get those deals when people do not have money after xmas, or the summer when no one is buying.

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