Cheap Cell Phone Plan

[Ref]

I am looking to get a cell for an undetermined period of time (do not want to lock in to a long term plan). Do not plan on using a lot of minutes (probably less then 50/month), will text (not a lot) and do not need to check emails.

The cheapest plan I have found is the "Speak Out" plan through 7-11. It is on the Rogers network and local calls cover the entire GTA (which is quite surprising). 20 cents/minute, texts are 5 cents and voice mail is free (purchase a $100 time card and it is good for a year).

The phones seem okay, however if I can purchase a better phone that will work on the Rogers network, I can always switch the SIM card.

Questions:

1. Are there any other better plans?

2. Where can I find an unlocked GMS phone that has a qwerty keyboard and is inexpensive (compared to buying through Rogers/Future shop/BB)?

TIA

 

[Berlin]

2. Where can I find an unlocked GMS phone that has a qwerty keyboard and is inexpensive (compared to buying through Rogers/Future shop/BB)?

TIA

Ref, I think your best bet is to head down to College ( between Spadina and Bathurst ) They sell unlocked GSM refurb's. Tiger Direct carries cheap refurbs sometimes as well. Check their web site.

 

[nihilism]

You could also check out howard forums and craigslist for unlocked phones. I recently picked up a blackberry pearly as a second phone in good condition, for $60. Unlocked it myself for $5.

 

[hamermill]

Pacific Mall for phones and sim card - Rogers for plan - pay as you go

 

[CapitalGuy]

Also check puremobile.ca and factorydirect.ca for online deals. Factorydirect has a few stores in the GTA as well. You can normally get a factory refurbished Blackberry Pearl (quadband, GSM, unlocked) from these sites for $199.