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Why is my first cell phone bill so high?
Understanding your first cell phone bill
The last conversation you had with your Canadian cell phone company was that you would be on a $40 monthly plan plus some other fees, so your expectation was that your bill would be around $50 – $55 max. But what happened, you received your first bill and you nearly drop to the floor in surprise….a whopping $140. How is this possible on a $40 a month plan?
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Introducing BlackBerry’s newest entry level device, the Blackberry Curve 8520 Smartphone.
Blackberry decided to offer an entry level quad band GSM smartphone and provide an update to the BlackBerry Curve 8310/8320 line. This device targets customers who are new to the smartphone world as well as those looking for an affordable device that can do most of the things other BlackBerries are known for. One of the down falls is the camera does not have a flash and there isn’t any GPS. Some users may find the lack of 3G support a bother , but it does have Wifi. There are dedictaed media keys, making it a lot simpler to navigate the web. The phone is light and has a nice soft feel in your hand. Read the rest of this entry »
Paying Too Much for Your Cell Phone?
You are not alone.
Canadians pay more than Americans for wireless services. Only 65% of Canadians have a cell phone compared to the G8 average of 107%. (USA, France, Japan, UK) In fact, a quick scan of the world’s wireless landscape at the end of 2008 indicates that there are only two countries in the world (Ireland and Norway) that pay more than Canadians for cell phone usage. Canadians pay $60 per month on average while the G8 average is $40 and the world average sits around $25 dollars. Read the rest of this entry »
Early Contract Cancellation Fees for Cell phones and Smartphones
Locked in by cell phone contract fees
Understanding contract cancellation fees in Canada
In Canada, many people sign contracts without being fully aware of the fees associated with ending that contract. These fees can be staggering, as high as $820 for TELUS, $600 for Bell and $500 for Rogers if you are on a Smartphone contract and you cancel within the first year.
So, to shed some light on early cancellation fees or TLCs (Termination Liability Charges) here is the low down on these fees:
For Rogers here are the key items you need to know if you are going to cancel your contract early:
- There is a $20 per month fee for each month remaining on your contract to a max of $400, the minimum is $100, and this is called the ECF or Early Cancellation Fee.
- If you purchased a Smartphone, however, you would be required to commit to a data term as well, and the data early cancellation fee (DECF) is $5 for every month remaining to a maximum of $100 or a minimum of $25.
- And to top it off 30 days’ notice is required for every cancellation, so be prepared for another 30 days charge on your phone bill.
