Number Portablility. Has anyone done it?

[IoannI]

I was just wondering? Because I am thinking on switching service providers. I am currently with Telus Mobility Pre-Paid service. At first I was pleased with the service they had, but now I am started to get displeased with it. So I am thinking on transferring my number over to Fido or maybe Rogers. I am just wondering how it worked out for anyone who has done it? So any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[bubble.tea]

It has now been working quite seemlessly for many people, and continues to do so.

I'm sure there are some hiccups along the way, but you should have ZERO issues.

www.rogers.com/lnp

[atforum]

Dont got to rogers !!

[bubble.tea]

Dont got to rogers !!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/smilies/naughty.gif, a little displeased with their service are we?

[atforum]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/smilies/naughty.gif, a little displeased with their service are we?

Ya their prepaid sucks. You get charged even if someone leaves you a voicemail. They also dont have the unlimited incoming option. In a side note they dont even offer any special retention plans to prepaid customers :D

[bubble.tea]

Ya their prepaid sucks. You get charged even if someone leaves you a voicemail. They also dont have the unlimited incoming option. In a side note they dont even offer any special retention plans to prepaid customers :D

ahhh, yes. (*Syndicates Thread-Jacking), Fido's prepaid has unlim inc and unbilled VM useage.

[sPiKyAZN]

ahhh, yes. (*Syndicates Thread-Jacking), Fido's prepaid has unlim inc and unbilled VM useage.

If I go from rogers paygo -> fido paygo can I keep my number? Do they use the exact same network yet or will I get slightly (or a lot) worse reception?

[IoannI]

If I go from rogers paygo -> fido paygo can I keep my number? Do they use the exact same network yet or will I get slightly (or a lot) worse reception?

Yes you can keep your current phone number. Rogers bought out Fido in 2004 and has an integrated network.

[Paolo]

You get charged even if someone leaves you a voicemail.

Well considering you dont have to pay a monthly fee for having voicemail, which is a $6 monthly option. Contrary to what you think, paying every time someone deposits a message might be an advantage instead of a disadvantage, and can in most cases be cost effective, besides, if you dont want voicemial, you wont pay for it, so isnt that the meaning of PAY as you GO??

[Junk Food Junkie]

I had my number transferred from Virgin Mobile to Rogers no problem.

On a side note, as for having to pay for voicemail messages left, etc, with Rogers, no biggie, I very rarely use the phone, so a small charge is not a problem. I'll have lots of unused credit to take care of it. Also lets me know my phone is still working from such light use! lol

[sPiKyAZN]

Well my Rogers is really running low especially with the rate increase to $0.40 per minute. I'm seriously considering switching to Fido (unless there's a better choice?).

So how exactly does this work? Can I just grab a SIM like this one (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Fido-Prepaid-Number-SIM-Card-125min-Anytime-for-60-Days_W0QQitemZ150149126316QQihZ005QQcategoryZ48501 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) from ebay and then call in and mention I want to move my number over?

Also, can I stack the free $25 voucher that comes with activation AND the $20 referral bonus?

[bubble.tea]

Well my Rogers is really running low especially with the rate increase to $0.40 per minute. I'm seriously considering switching to Fido (unless there's a better choice?).

So how exactly does this work? Can I just grab a SIM like this one (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Fido-Prepaid-Number-SIM-Card-125min-Anytime-for-60-Days_W0QQitemZ150149126316QQihZ005QQcategoryZ48501 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) from ebay and then call in and mention I want to move my number over?

Also, can I stack the free $25 voucher that comes with activation AND the $20 referral bonus?
where is the referral bonus going to?

[sPiKyAZN]

where is the referral bonus going to?

http://www.fido.ca/portal/taf/promo.jsp

I just saw that...it says both people get the $20 bonus. I plan to use it as airtime isntead of fidodollars.

[IoannI]

Well I am paying $0.25 per minute and when I get a voice-mail I need to waste airtime to receive it.

[bubble.tea]

http://www.fido.ca/portal/taf/promo.jsp

I just saw that...it says both people get the $20 bonus. I plan to use it as airtime isntead of fidodollars.

so who're you being referred by?

[sPiKyAZN]

so who're you being referred by?

lol not sure yet...I just find anyone whos on fido already right? I'll just ask around my friends or something.