Editing Toronto (section)

==Cellphones==

Telus Mobility has the cheapest start up cost if you already have a phone. Their rate plans are quite reasonable too.

The SIM card costs $10 and can be bought in any Telus store. On top of that, you need to get a minimum of $10 air time card to activate the SIM Card. The air time card can be bought in any supermarket or drug store, or online. Telus does NOT charge an activation fee if the prepaid account is activated online.

The SIM Card (for $10):
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/accessories/other_nhdgsim.shtml

The rate plans:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/prepaid/rates.shtml

The SMS plans:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/prepaid/messaging.shtml

Telus Prepaid FAQ:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/prepaid/prepaidfaqs.shtml

Getting Started Guide:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/prepaid/gettingstarted.shtml

Checking your phone's compatibility with the Telus Network:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/phones_and_devices/devicecompatibility.shtml

Other details:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/phones_and_devices/nontelusdevices.shtml



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If you would like to use Rogers pre-pay with your existing unlocked GSM phone.

1) Rogers Plus stores sells Rogers SIM Card for $10.

2) Top up $100 (you can only get the $100 vouchers from Rogers stores). This credit only expires after 365 days as opposed to smaller amounts which expire after 30 days. Obviously, this is only useful if you plan to be in Toronto for a while! 

3) Choose the right plan for you. There are a few plans to choose from eg. 25 cents anytime or 39 cents peak/1 cent off-peak. Remember that you have to pay for incoming calls too.

4) Pick a Text message add-on. You can get a $10/mth text bundle which gives you 2,500 texts each month (domestic text messages only).

5) Send free sms online: [http://www.rogers.com/sms http://www.rogers.com/sms]


WIRELESS INTERNET -----:

Virgin Mobile offers the best prices in terms of Wireless Internet across Toronto and Canada:

The USB modem will cost $80, and the monthly plan is starts at $45 

http://www.virginmobile.ca/vmc/en/phones/broadband2go/ovation760.html

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