Relocating To Canada...To Buy Or Not To Buy?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 19, 2008

ive decided not to sell my SE K850i as i think it would work in Canada. maybe buy a pre-paid/pay-as-you-go SIM temporarily. as for the laptop i am currently selling my desktop pc and will be buying (if i can) a laptop pc so i can atlleast bring it there; i'm aware of the voltage and everything but for me i can't survive without a cellfone/mobile or a laptop.
what do you think?

Not sure about cell phone but they are cheap enough if yours doesn't work. Laptop you shouldn't have any problems we bought ours from the UK and have had no problems at all just make sure it is set up for wireless when you buy

gino_76ph · Aug 19, 2008

what Top 3 cellfone/broadband companies i should start inquiring about?

Fiona59 · Aug 19, 2008

Rogers

Bell

Telus

Virgin

Rogers and Telus are hated by all

gino_76ph · Aug 19, 2008

i'm looking for a mobile phone company that has very good coverage and cheap call rates and since i'll be bringing my laptop over a broadband company that has the widest wi-fi coverage so i can use the internet while i'm at home or maybe travelling or at work.

any sugestions guys?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 19, 2008

Depends on where you are going (can't remember) we had one of the big companies in NS and was terrible, managed to find a small company that actually provides better set up and cheaper

gino_76ph · Aug 22, 2008

Depends on where you are going (can't remember) we had one of the big companies in NS and was terrible, managed to find a small company that actually provides better set up and cheaper

i'm going to Edmonton, Alberta. mobile phone & broadband companies recommendations please????

Gino

cocoy2go · Aug 22, 2008

i'm going to Edmonton, Alberta. mobile phone & broadband companies recommendations please????
Gino

Hey Gino

Have you got your work permit yet?

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Aug 23, 2008

i'm going to Edmonton, Alberta. mobile phone & broadband companies recommendations please????
Gino

I'd go with Shaw for land line, cable TV and high-speed Internet (we've been with them for about 10 years and have had few problems... AND they don't make you sign a contract). As for mobile phone, it really depends on what you want to do with your phone. Mobile service in Canada is quite expensive and the packages are complex. You might want to check out Fido and Koodo; I'd stay away from Rogers. Every time you make any kind of change to your package, your contract starts over. So if you had a three year contract and were in year three with just a basic phone plan and added a text package, you'd now be in year one again.

Fiona59 · Aug 23, 2008

Fido is a branch of Rogers, so I would be wary around them.

Koodoo is pretty new and basic.

But then I don't need a phone that's smarter than me.

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Aug 23, 2008

Ah, didn't know about Fido = Rogers. However, Koodo = Telus. So there's really only bad and worse.

Fiona59 · Aug 23, 2008

Yes, they are all robbing dogs who find a way to leach cash out of you.

Virgin has some interesting plans, but ultimately leads back to Bell. Bell, who is getting rid of those cute airbrushed beavers, Gord and whatsisname.

gino_76ph · Sep 12, 2008

hi all!

regarding my application ALL my papars are now with the CARNA and am waiting for my eligibility status.

ive just bought the Nokia 5310 and the 6300 which according to Nokia will work in North America so that's solved now. as you guys recommended i will try and avoid Rogers and maybe concentrate on Koodo, Virgin or Shaw.

now, as regards PC and surfing the net....

i'm compelled to the idea of NOT buying a laptop here in the UK anymore and instead i'd be buying one in Canada for practicality reason. also, i wanna buy an iPod Touch so atleast thru wi-fi i can surf the net and do basic emails.

any comments?