Which phone connection works best in Hamilton and also provides the best facilities? (Canada wide calling + good data plan)

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Rogers. They have a tower on top of TSH. You can get a MY10 plan (unlimited calls to ten Canadian numbers anywhere in the country no airtime used or long-distance charges) for $37. Of course, you will pay more if you take on data (probably ~$50). I switched to Rogers from Bell this fall and I am very happy with it.

Thanks Alex!

Why did you switch from Bell? Was there connection problem? Actually I was considering Bell as well. But if there are issues with it, then I might have to go for Rogers/some other provider.

I don't think I have ever heard anyone recommend Rogers or Bell once they have been with another company.

Assuming you don't go camping or have a cottage, wind is the cheapest with unlimited talk (anywhere in Canada), data and text for $40 plus you can get a phone on the windtab

http://www.windmobile.ca/en/Pages/UnlimitedWishPlans.as px?__utma=1.116998679 1.1348418568.13535635 97.1353614436.9&__utm b=1.2.10.1353614436&_ _utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1353614436. 9.3.utmcsr=google|utm ccn=(organic)|utmcmd= organic|utmctr=wind&_ _utmv=-&__utmk=194559661

The other options are Koodo and Fido which are both good since they run off the bigger providers' networks and cost less. Look around a bit and you will be quite happy with what you find.

Edit: take a look at this link to make sure you are covered under wind http://www.windmobile.ca/en/pages/st...overage.asp x

I switched from wind over a year ago to bell because I had to come out of my student house in order to receive text messages (the signal was that weak) and would never bother calling anyone. Maybe they are a lot better now but if you want the BEST connection you have to go with ROBELLUS. Just be prepared to pay insane amounts of money for 3 years.

Also koodo and fido have limited data networks and are only for voice/text. You get much lower priority and speeds in comparison to the big 3 even if they are the same network

There are so many posts on this topic, and they all turn out the same...everyone has a different opinion, because everyone has different experiences with the company and their customer service. Something that worked out great for one person might be terrible for another.

Originally Posted by shaina889

Thanks Alex!

Why did you switch from Bell? Was there connection problem? Actually I was considering Bell as well. But if there are issues with it, then I might have to go for Rogers/some other provider.

I switched from Bell for a number of reasons. Firstly, the Bell signal on campus is awful. It only works in very small pockets and is nearly non-existent in buildings. I also had billing issues with them and their customer service is almost all outsourced. Very frustrating.

Originally Posted by Alomar12

I switched from Bell for a number of reasons. Firstly, the Bell signal on campus is awful. It only works in very small pockets and is nearly non-existent in buildings. I also had billing issues with them and their customer service is almost all outsourced. Very frustrating.

I had excellent signal on campus with Bell...even in areas of MDCL where most people did not get anything, and random basements and whatnot. I found the coverage improved when I got a new phone, despite not switching carriers or plans

Originally Posted by Alomar12

I switched from Bell for a number of reasons. Firstly, the Bell signal on campus is awful. It only works in very small pockets and is nearly non-existent in buildings. I also had billing issues with them and their customer service is almost all outsourced. Very frustrating.

That is probably more dependent on your phone, since i got a new phone last year and since I lived in a rural area, I used to get 0 service at my house and had to walk to the end of the street to make a call. With my new phone, it worked in the basement fine