Ok, this is what i would like ...
1: to buy my own unlocked GSM/HSPA CP (I have no use for CDMA phones)
2: get a prepaid plan that will have unlimited incoming calls.
So far, i believe that Virgin is my best option. Problem is they will not accept a non-CDMA phone on their prepaid plans. They will however accept me on a postpaid plan without having to lock into a lengthly contract.
The phone i hope/plan to get is an unlocked Motorola V9x from TigerDirect.ca @$240 and get onto a $20 myPlan w/$10 add-on for unlim incoming calls with Virgin.
Talked to many store operators, virgin reps and general public and i am hearing way too many conflicting stories, from "it will never work" to "they don't allow that" but nothing on the virgin site would suggest what i would like to do, is not doable. I can't see why this wouldn't work.
I was thinking of buying a Virgin SIM($5?) and taking it with me to TigerDirect and simply inserting it in the V9x I plan to buy as a test. A small investment to reassure that things will work.
Can anyone here suggest a better option or foresee a roadblock. It all seems very logical and sound to me...
Deciding soon ... Marc
just want to add ... WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO BUY UNLOCKED CPS HERE?? I just came back from spending 4 years in the Philippines and i gotta tell you, they have it ALL THERE when it comes to CPs!!
1: to buy my own unlocked GSM/HSPA CP (I have no use for CDMA phones)
2: get a prepaid plan that will have unlimited incoming calls.
So far, i believe that Virgin is my best option. Problem is they will not accept a non-CDMA phone on their prepaid plans. They will however accept me on a postpaid plan without having to lock into a lengthly contract.
The phone i hope/plan to get is an unlocked Motorola V9x from TigerDirect.ca @$240 and get onto a $20 myPlan w/$10 add-on for unlim incoming calls with Virgin.
Talked to many store operators, virgin reps and general public and i am hearing way too many conflicting stories, from "it will never work" to "they don't allow that" but nothing on the virgin site would suggest what i would like to do, is not doable. I can't see why this wouldn't work.
I was thinking of buying a Virgin SIM($5?) and taking it with me to TigerDirect and simply inserting it in the V9x I plan to buy as a test. A small investment to reassure that things will work.
Can anyone here suggest a better option or foresee a roadblock. It all seems very logical and sound to me...
Deciding soon ... Marc