[runlsd]

contract is over August 2nd. good bye Bell.

[NASLUND IS #1]

OMGGGzzzzzz CONSPIRACYYYy!!1

Think about it...all of a suddenly, they're gonna charge you for incoming texts on 08.08.08?

You know what this means. Elvis is coming back that day.

[BuckyHermit]

NGC224, on Jul 8 2008, 09:26 AM, said:

I don't give a crap, anyone who's still on pay as you go is either 14 or over 18 and dumb.

I'm on Pay As You Go, but the reason for that is either I don't use my cellphone for two or three months straight, or suddenly I have to use it for 3 or 4 hours in a single day.

Yesterday was a prime example. I had to use 4 hours of airtime, but since I already accumulated over $200 in my account due to lack of use (but I keep adding on to it monthly), I didn't have to worry about running out of minutes. Still got $196 left.

[Glanced]

Losing With Pride, on Jul 7 2008, 10:09 PM, said:

I think people are misreading this article.

it is for PAY AS YOU GO customers only.
every cell phone provider has an unlimited plan for like $10

regardless, Im with Fido and I pay $10 for unlimited text incoming and outgoing

In regards to your sig too bad their skill levels are almost the same.

[Hordichuk]

I send a good 5 texts a month.

Phoning > txtin k?

[jbird]

No cell phone, no text messaging NO CARE!! sweet!

[SlimCanucksFan]

Bell, Telus, Rido, and Rogers are all at it to some degree, only Telus offers a better package than everyone else.

If all cell phone providers have unlimited txt packages then good, but I don't think Bell / Solo has that. They have 2500 incoming & outgoing inclusive for $10 I think.

[myNHL]

Actually, if you get a Text Messaging package, you wont be charged for incoming text.

[markssscanucks]

Quote

Everyday Canadians are already paying more to use their cell phone than subscribers in the US and Europe, yet two of Canada’s largest cellular providers are planning to gouge you further.

Starting in August, many ordinary consumers will be charged a fee each time they receive an incoming text message – including spam and unwanted messages.

Help stop the text message cash-grab. Sign the petition now at ndp.ca.

Just thought I'd share what I found in my inbox this morning.

This post has been edited by markssscanucks: 08 July 2008 - 02:47 PM

[Chester]

That's unfortunate.

Too bad I JUST got a 2-year Telus plan. I also thought my plan included 300 text messages per month... but they failed to mention the ones in the plan only count if they are sent to other Telus people... gotta pay if sending them to non Telus users

[mugpot]

Just pay the 10 dollars for unlimited texting.

Most people text over that amount anyways.

[Chester]

mugpot, on Jul 8 2008, 02:49 PM, said:

Just pay the 10 dollars for unlimited texting.

Most people text over that amount anyways.

Ya well, I don't text much anyway. I usually just phone.

[luineul]

Meh, texting is so overrated.

Cell phones are in general, imo.

Paying for incoming text sounds stupid, but maybe it'll get like half the texting population to get off it... haha.

[LickTheEnvelope]

xyster, on Jul 8 2008, 02:36 AM, said:

I guarantee you, the first time I get charged with it, I'll be filing a law suit under the Canadian Consumer Protection Act, which states it is against the law to charge a customer for something they never asked for (i.e. - I never asked for someone to send me a text message, and Telus won't allow to me remove/block incoming text messages, therefor as a customer I was not given an opportunity to avoid a charge for something I never wanted).

It will be the most expensive 15 cents Telus ever makes.

Bell allows you to block text capabilities.

[Mr.Noodles]

Texting is useful in loud places. Either way, people should be pissed off as there is absolutely no reason to charge for incoming text (let alone 15 cents for outgoing) other than just to grab more money, as the cost to the phone companies is close to zero.

[Hacker Alert!!!]

haha this is why I love Rogers.

[This Devils Workday]

Losing With Pride, on Jul 8 2008, 01:09 PM, said:

I think people are misreading this article.

it is for PAY AS YOU GO customers only.
every cell phone provider has an unlimited plan for like $10

regardless, Im with Fido and I pay $10 for unlimited text incoming and outgoing

i don't think people should pay for receiving a text anyway, regardless of the plan they're on. you don't pay to receive a letter by snail-mail..

[c-a-n-u-c-k-s]

UncleBob, on Jul 7 2008, 09:24 PM, said:

Gee. More expensive communications. More expensive gas. More expensive airfare. More expensive foods. Housing repossessions. Looks like hard times for anyone who isn't already wealthy. Wonder how that happened?

HAHAHA

Bell & Telus have come up with a sure way to make new customers avoid choosing them.

[chewie025]

city fido is the best plan going. $45 a month, unlimited calling. and then $10 a month for unlimited texting. thank god i got my plan 11 years ago.