The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/ Simple:Press Version 5.7.5.3 coolxal on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26361 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26361 I don't know where you got iPhone from but he's buying an LG Optimus One.

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:11:20 -0700 harvey on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26309 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26309 I've heard in iphone forums that those "unlock codes" are a scam. There is no simple way to unlock an iPhone, and any way usually breaks something like the GPS feature. I don't know much about other phones, though.

For occasional use, Speakout has a great feature others don't have: a payment of $25 keeps your phone alive for a whole year. Most companies require a minimum $10 a month payment.

Why not use one of the Speakout phones? Other phones may look like a bargain but that is because they are locked to a phone company that will charge you way more to use it. Web browsing on a phone is not all that great - the screen is too small. I had a Nokia C3 briefly and sent it back for that reason. Now have an iPhone - much better - but still very awkward for many sites. Check it out on someone else's phone before you buy.

]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:26:05 -0800 coolxal on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26288 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26288 Yes you can buy that phone. You can get an unlock code off ebay for only $3.

]]> Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:10:55 -0800 pathfinder35 on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26221 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26221 Yes – $10 a month no matter how much browsing you do. And if, for example, you sign up Feb 25th and decide to cancel browsing on March 26th, you would be charged $10 on Feb 25th + $10 on March 25th even though you are only 1 day into your 2nd month. You are charged $10 each month on the 'anniversary' date you signed up for browsing.
Texting is charged per text (at cost listed on their site or in FAQ) unless you sign up for a value plan.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:17:53 -0800 LionMG on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26219 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26219 Yeah that's what I was wondering. So I can't just do occasional browsing, it's either a full $10 or nothing? Same with texting? Or is texting taken out of the voucher at 10 cents per outgoing text?

Thanks!

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:19:53 -0800 dennismiller on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26218 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26218 But the browsing is $10 month of your balance, no matter how much time spent.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:09:22 -0800 pathfinder35 on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26217 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26217 Yes, Speakout would work for your needs.

The phone you buy has to be unlocked or compatible to the Rogers network- the one you link to would be locked to Telus so it would have to be unlocked after you bought it.

Texts/calls/Browsing would be covered by the voucher. Have you read the FAQ? https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:48:39 -0800 LionMG on First ever cell phone (Is Speak Out right for me?) https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26216 Phone/Device Issues and Features https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/phone-features/first-ever-cell-phone-is-speak-out-right-for-me/#p26216 Hi!

I'm buying my first ever cell phone, and I'm overwhelmed with all the phone/plan options.

I plan to use my cell phone for only occasional use – emergency calls, playing games on the bus, occasional/rare calls and some texting. Maybe some net browsing, but not if it'll cost a lot extra. Basically I'm looking for a really cheap option. Preferably not a monthly plan, but one where I can carry over my leftovers forever from whatever "timecard" I buy.

Is Speak Out right for me?

If yes/maybe… I have a couple more questions.

Will this phone work with SO? Link

I haven't bought it yet. So if it doesn't work with SO, or you have a better suggestion, let me know please!

And my second question is, I'm assuming right now I'd be buying one of the SO vouchers (not a monthly plan). Do those voucher airtime minutes only cover calling? Meaning my occasional texting/browsing would cost extra?

Thanks – any replies would be much appreciated!

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