psychoswim Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Because I'm indecisive about it.. How many of you have only a cell? Both? Only a landline? I know I'm getting a smartphone (most likely Nexus S). But I can't decide whether to: - stay on my prepaid 0.20/minute talk + $20 for unlimited texts and 250MB data & keep my landline (so around 50 a month) or - get rid of my landline (I think I don't get penalized, have to check) and get a $55 plan that has nationwide 10#, early nights, unltd texts, 200 mins and 1GB data. And the phone would be 400 cheaper too. I don't really talk much at home.. almost exclusively my parents and sister who are long distance but they could just go into my 10#. And with skype credits I can call nationwide at 2-3c a minute over data/wifi. But I want internet access without having to bring my laptop with me even if it's wifi. So yeah.. what do you guys do? Is there any reason to keep a landline in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjw Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 My household is cell only and we have been for about a yr now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asta Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I only have a cell (as do the other people in my house). For the last few years of owning a house and having a land line, all I got was telemarketers calling on the landline. I realized it was unnecessary so I cancelled it. The phone company really did not like me cancelling the landline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I only have a cell (as do the other people in my house). For the last few years of owning a house and having a land line, all I got was telemarketers calling on the landline. I realized it was unnecessary so I cancelled it. The phone company really did not like me cancelling the landline. lol I can imagine! I was among the first wave of users to get access to Videotron's phone services some years back. I was with Bell at that point and made the switch because it was a LOT cheaper. Bell hassled me with letters and cards for 3 years after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace of Spades Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I've been without a landline for four years. Never going back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2MD Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 For me it's been only cell + data for 5yrs+. As a student u can get great cheap monthly deals, plus at Telus i have my top 5 or 10 (can't remember) so i can call these numbers for free at anytime (I could put my fam on the list as they are long dist and never have to pay when i call or they call me). Chances are u won't be home very much starting next semester anyways C Because I'm indecisive about it..I know I'm getting a smartphone (most likely Nexus S). But I can't decide whether to: - stay on my prepaid 0.20/minute talk + $20 for unlimited texts and 250MB data & keep my landline (so around 50 a month) or - get rid of my landline (I think I don't get penalized, have to check) and get a $55 plan that has nationwide 10#, early nights, unltd texts, 200 mins and 1GB data. And the phone would be 400 cheaper too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 For me it's been only cell + data for 5yrs+. Remeber as a student u can get great cheap monthly deals, plus at Telus i have my top 5 or 10 (can't remember) so i can call these numbers for free at anytime (I could put my fam on the list as they are long dist and never have to pay when i call or they call me). Chances are u won't be home very much starting next semester anyways C Planning on staying at Telus.. My top 10 would pretty much be sis home/cell, mom home/work, and then a few local friends so no need for long distance indeed. Student deals aren't really that great anymore it seems, but 55 isn't really more expansive than what I'm already paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2MD Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Check ur PMs Planning on staying at Telus.. My top 10 would pretty much be sis home/cell, mom home/work, and then a few local friends so no need for long distance indeed. Student deals aren't really that great anymore it seems, but 55 isn't really more expansive than what I'm already paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I only use a cell and same with the rest of my family. We're all under the same account so all calls between us are free. Unlimited incoming and outgoing texts to/from local, national, and international numbers, unlimited incoming and outgoing calls from anyone within metro Vancouver, caller ID, and a 1 GB data plan. All for $65/month. I could probably get away with a 150 MB data plan since I spend most of my time in places with free wi-fi, which would bring down the bill to $45/month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkthlttr Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 What's a landline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavrik13 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Cell phones are great and all, but at least landlines don't give you brain cancer jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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