The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Peter on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:03:47 -0800

That's hard to measure. The initial setup was only about 5 hours; it's the constant tweaking that is the real time investment. But I certainly enjoy it 😀

Are you looking to start something similar for a different product or service?

raj on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:00:55 -0800

Congrats to 'elman'
Good contest - good way to determine if SpeakOut is 4u!

Curious, Peter - how many man-hours would you say you put in to get this site up and running?

Peter on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:05:53 -0800

elman won 😀

See the original content thread.

Got any ideas for the next contest?

raj on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:40:35 -0800

I listed 'No voice messaging' as a con due to the fact that the Nokia 2760 [purchased for my mother] has a voice recorder which would make sending a voice message quite a bit easier than a text for those with slow thumbs or weaker vision [esp when configured to 'navigation shortcuts'] . Perhaps Multi Media Messaging will be added as more customers come on board.
Say, Peter, who won your contest?

Peter on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:28:44 -0800

This is phone dependent. Please ask your question in the phone features forum.

Sana on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:45:22 -0800

How do we know if we have new voice mail? Even though I have 4 new voice mail, I only see a '1' next to the small envelope?

Thanks

Peter on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:19:12 -0800

Yes, there is voice mail. What he's referring to is "VoiceSMS"... whatever that is 😛

Sana on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:05:41 -0800

By "no voice messaging" do you mean you cannot receive voice mail? I thought this was a core function of all cell phones.

raj on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:53:37 -0800

thnx 4 input, Peter & Bylo!

Bylo on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:36:38 -0800

From what I know, the answer is no... it doesn't have to do with the bands -- more of a "Speak Out hasn't brokered deals to roam on these networks"?

That may be because in Canada SpeakOut uses a mobile virtual network operator or MVNO (Ztar) while in the US they use an operator who owns their network directly (AT&T.) From what I've read, a SpeakOut US customer can even buy topup airtime and manage their account from AT&T's website.

Peter on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:03:58 -0800

From what I know, the answer is no... it doesn't have to do with the bands -- more of a "Speak Out hasn't brokered deals to roam on these networks"?

raj on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:45:50 -0800

Peter, if you cannot place a call can you at least send text while in the USA?

raj on Peter's 7-Eleven Speak Out Pros & Cons Contest

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:37:03 -0800

My Pros:
1. 20Â¢/min Local Calls ['no-brainer'- beats the competition, except Petro-Can!]
2. Every top-up denomination lasts for 365 days and can carry forward [fair to low usage consumers].
3. Network - Runs "on the full Rogers footprint"
4. Can use your 'unlocked' GSM [850/1900] phone of choice by swapping out SIM's.
5. USA text messaging - 10Â¢

My Cons:
1. No voice messaging.
2. "You cannot make calls with your Canadian 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless phone if you are in the US." [Peter, is this the case if you are using a Quad-Band phone?]
3. Limited choice of Speak Out phones.