I finally have to buy my 1st Cell Phone - Suggestions? Plans?

[Ekliptix]

Dammit, I thought I could go on forever w/o one of these things.

I want something simple and fashionable.

Anyone know of any good service plans? I don't need a ton of minutes. It's just for business.

Hook me up!!!!!!!

[Ekliptix]

This looks alright. I don't really need a camera phone though.

[t-im]

I've been using this phone for quite awhile. It's pretty 'fashionable' + basic at the same time (I have the white faceplate).

[Ekliptix]

That's pretty cool. What model?

[t-im]

Nokia 7260

Not sure if that links works, but it's a Nokia 7260

[Ekliptix]

great, thanks for the help.

[gpomp]

what's your budget and what kinda phone do you need?

[Ekliptix]

I just need a simple cell really. What types are there?
I don't know what their price ranges are but I'll make a budget of $175.

[Weapon_R]

You won't get that first Sony for 175.

Perhaps a Sony Ericsson T637 would suit your needs.

[Ekliptix]

The top sony is $500US I read.

Thanks for the input.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
The top sony is $500US I read.

Thanks for the input.

The best thing for you to do is stop by a Rogers store and pick out a few models, and we can probably guide you there.

Right now, its difficult to tell whether you want a new or used unit, whether you will be buying it as part of a plan, or whether you are willing to buy from online sources (the nokia 7260 and w800 are not available locally).

[Gurpy]

I personally like bell and telus....tried fido but they made errors on my bill every damn month and sick of calling em...even tried bitching on the phone for like 3 hours trying to get em to cancel my contract for free...waste of time...but on the last bill there was no errors...first one i've ever had that was error free. I heard rogers is alright, but I use their network on my phone and it's not all that great.

Bell's the way to go in my opinion..the free incoming calls package with a audiovox 8930. I think it's 30.00 per month, not sure about how many minutes...probably not a lot, but hey, free incoming! Once my fido contracts up ima do that lol

[Ekliptix]

So I guess certain brands of phones only work with certain service providers?

[JordanLotoski]

yeah iam a fan of bell..telus will never see a cent from me.

[Gurpy]

Yeah..unless the phones unlocked it wont work with every provider....cheaper to get phones with contracts anyways (im guessing your getting a contract? if not I dont think you can get the free incoming calls package from bell...but still look for another plan from em)

[gpomp]

bell phones only work on bell
telus phones only work on telus
telus and bell have the worst selection of phones.
rogers and fido can use any unlocked gsm phone. i suggest a gsm phone with 850 on rogers for the best reception.

[craigcd]

I would personally wait just a bit. There will be promos all over for back to school.

Depending if you are part of any assoications, unions or campanies that have employee plans might also make a difference. If you are shoot me a PM and I can tell you the details and if Bell offers anything that will benefit you.

Craig