tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post5591717827269544100..comments2023-06-08T08:35:04.841-04:00Comments on MarketnewsGadgetTalk: Are Canadian Cell Phone Users Getting Hosed?Marketnews - Christine Persaudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167737260687333147noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-24445884306432996342007-11-27T12:16:00.000-05:002007-11-27T12:16:00.000-05:00My wife works for a US company and therefore has a...My wife works for a US company and therefore has a verizon cell phone that she uses in Canada. Even though every single call she makes is long distance, her maximum bill is only about $150. This includes all long distanct, roaming and data charges (because she has a blackberry). Black berrys themselves cost hundreds less in the US as well. I wonder if there is a way for consumers in Canada to take advantage of these incredible deals. I guess you'd need a US address. Mailboxes etc. could probably provide this. As a start up business owner, I'm looking into this because I just recently received a cell phone bill that higher than my car payment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-22227368640456341212007-05-25T10:47:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:47:00.000-04:00Thanks for your comments, anonymous.I agree that r...Thanks for your comments, anonymous.<BR/><BR/>I agree that research and asking questions is important, but with any product you're purchasing: whether it be a cell phone and contract, or a new bedroom set. My advice to anyone is to always read the fine print, and know what you're getting into before signing on the dotted line. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate your feedback.Marketnews - Christine Persaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167737260687333147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-76628832191747929982007-05-24T15:06:00.001-04:002007-05-24T15:06:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-55493770704178118112007-05-24T15:06:00.000-04:002007-05-24T15:06:00.000-04:00I have been down to the States quite a bit and eve...I have been down to the States quite a bit and everytime I go I am compelled to a little shopping here and there. It always amazes me how much stuff costs over there compared to here when the fact of the matter is...our dollar is as strong as its ever been. There is no excuse why the differences in cell phones or any other products exist between the borders of Canada and the US. We must stop taking our providers word on everything and begin to research and start asking questions. By not we are just prepetuating the cycle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-88979720330880690322007-05-24T14:27:00.000-04:002007-05-24T14:27:00.000-04:00It's amazing how many of us Canadians are willing ...It's amazing how many of us Canadians are willing to pay quite a lot for our cell phones in comparison to our nieghbours to the South. After reading your post I decided that I would take a look at some of our neighbour’s cell phone carriers and the cost in which they are incurring by their constant use of the cell phone. Verizon (a U.S. cell phone carrier) is charging $39/month for unlimited incoming calls, unlimited nights and weekends, plus 450 day time minutes. I believe I am paying the same thing at a Canadian cell phone carrier (which will remain nameless) for 1000 evening and weekend minutes, 150 day time minutes, and unlimited incoming. Too bad no Canadian carriers have the same deal as the U.S. carriers, maybe Rogers, Bell, Telus, or Fido would see an increase in sales and a lot happier customers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com