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ken0042 · 08-31-2013, 07:57 PM

This is huge; as roaming rates are ridiculous. Back in 2006 I was paying 17¢ per text when roaming in the US. Now it's 75¢. Somebody is making a lot of extra money there; as the cost of texting is lower now.

Also today I went into Wind to talk to them about a plan, and I asked about US roaming. They have a deal with T-Mobile that allows them to charge $1 per MB for data roaming. While that isn't "cheap", it is 1/6 the cost of what Bell is charging. If a small company like Wind can make an agreement with a major US carrier like that; why can't Robellus? Especially seeing as Wind can offer very little in return; whereas the Big 3 can offer a reciprocal agreement for US customers roaming here.

08-31-2013, 07:57 PM	#230
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	This is huge; as roaming rates are ridiculous. Back in 2006 I was paying 17¢ per text when roaming in the US. Now it's 75¢. Somebody is making a lot of extra money there; as the cost of texting is lower now. Also today I went into Wind to talk to them about a plan, and I asked about US roaming. They have a deal with T-Mobile that allows them to charge $1 per MB for data roaming. While that isn't "cheap", it is 1/6 the cost of what Bell is charging. If a small company like Wind can make an agreement with a major US carrier like that; why can't Robellus? Especially seeing as Wind can offer very little in return; whereas the Big 3 can offer a reciprocal agreement for US customers roaming here.