imported_BaBy_gUrL

I was just wondering if anyone here works at FIDO??

Question: Is it possible to buy a SIM card for my GSM phone from FIDO and use it as a "PAY AS U GO" kinda thingy? Cuz I'm right now with CANTEL ROGERS AT&T and i have a contract with them. Text messaging on ROGERS costs $0.10 each and i usually text overseas to like HK and Philippines so it prob costs more. My cousin was telling me how he's got a FIDO phone and he doesn't get charged for Text Messages overseas.

So i was wondering if it was possible to get a SIM CARD from FIDO and have it as a "pay as u go" thing without having to sign no damn yearly contract???

imported_Joker

I don't work at Fido but I 've called tech Support so many times because of their crapppy signal, that I pretty much know what's goin on with them. I am currently on Pay as you go. When you sign up with a new phone they give you a SIM card and you just "Pay as you Go". I'm not sure about the text message thing but I'm pretty sure you do get charged for it being overseas, I think its just the regular 10 cents though.
Hope I helped

CivicOverdose

usually text overseas to like HK and Philippines so it prob costs more. My cousin was telling me how he's got a FIDO phone and he doesn't get charged for Text Messages overseas.

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damn are you one of those text messaging addicts. When i was their about 2 yrs ago, my aunts and cousins were on their phone every second text messaging.

cibs

I'm pretty sure that only rogers has the new GSM technology stuff... maybe i'm wrong, but even if i am i don't think it's as simple as buying another phone you'd have to reprogram it, and see if it's compatible... usually they screw you over with phones, but sometimes you can get it done...

imported_Slvr-Bullet

Conatct C-Lo on CSi. HE works at Fido

honda_civic

I vouch for C-Lo, but he works @ Square One..p/t. Just to answer your Q, you can buy a sim card and pay the one time activation fee and get a fido usable cell and text all you want...Dunno about charges tho....Good Luck~!!

imported_BaBy_gUrL

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damn are you one of those text messaging addicts. When i was their about 2 yrs ago, my aunts and cousins were on their phone every second text messaging. [/B][/QUOTE]

yea my cousin has a fido phone and he tells me that he uses it to text internationally free of charge!!!!

thats why i want a FIDO SIM card for PAY AS U GO so then i only get charged for calling but i wont get charged for texting.

but i was wondering if you would have to sign a contract to get the PAY AS U GO SIM CARD from FIDO or do u just buy one???? Cuz im with ROGERS AT&T and would like to keep my plan. . i'd only be using the FIDO SIM CARD to text or for emergency phone calls.

GrEeNcIvIc

no you do not have to sign a contract, you just have to buy the sim card and pay the activation fee. if your rogers phone is a gsm phone you can even use the same phone and just change sim cards whenever your ready.

Terrator

Since your with Rogers... its just Rogers AT&T no more cantel!

I understand what you are trying to do, but I have no idea about it... but i think you need to have your phone unlocked...
as its most likely locked to Rogers...
unless you were crazy enough to get an unlocked phone and stuck it with a rogers contract

AzimuthX

Your phone must be unlocked and since all phones from Rogers are subsidized (contract), you do not own the phone until your contract ends therefore they do not unlock it because it is their phone.

WNT_2_Go_Fast

Hey Boys I'm pretty sure her Phone is Unlocked. It was bought in HK Not here so I think It might work.



Rich

PULOVR

(unrelated topic......) Your sig don't work........edit it.......take out the ( .org ) that is at then end. Should work then.:working:

PULOVR

better yet, just use the properties from this pic.....cut and paste...

imported_BaBy_gUrL

Yes i know i can switch between SIM CARDS when ever i feel like since my phone is GSM. . .

And yes my phone is UNLOCKED cuz i bought it in HK and got a ROGERS AT&T SIM CARD. . as soon as i got it, basically the my phone plan is with the SIM CARD i got from ROGERS. .

what i wanna do is get a FIDO SIM CARD as well and switch between ROGERS and FIDO SIM cards. . . I know i can do this. . but what i wanted to know was if i got a SIM CARD from FIDO, would i have to sign up a contract with them too?? Or can i just get a Pay-As-you-Go SIM CARD and walk off after charging up the SIM???

[1sL0CiviC]

fido is hassle free, no contracts.....thats a great +

imported_BaBy_gUrL

Awesome. . . hopefully i can get my SIM CARD soon. . .

I hate having to sign gay contracts.

Mugen C

Hi There, more info on SMS...
More Info. on FIDO Text Messaging Services

regards,
Mugen C