said by cybersaga:Yep, that's how it works. You don't have to use a monthly plan either; you can go strictly pay-as-you-go.
Here are the plans: »www.windmobile.ca/en/Pag ··· ans.aspx
The table shows the rates on their network. Down at the bottom are the rates outside their network, where it says "Low flat rates when you travel" with the US/Canada flags.
I don't know who their network partner is though. Might be able to compare their coverage map with the maps of Rogers and Bell and see if you can find a match.
said by BrianON:Made a mistake actually, it's not Canada it is Canada/US. From the site:
US/Canada Roaming - 20¢/min: When outside a WIND Zone, receive a call or make a call to anywhere in Canada or the US– no extra long-distance charges apply.
As for network partners I think in Canada it is Rogers, not sure in the USA.
They also periodically have a top up bonus, currently at 50% so anything over a $20 top up gets you a service credit equal to 50% of your top up.
Thanks.
All in all rather generous.
I was on the WIND site earlier today.
However, some of their FAQ pages are outdated (says 2011), as they still speak of a 25 cents per minute airtime surcharge for users when they are 'AWAY' (not in a HOME zone).
That was the way that WIND had things set up when I previously checked.
Looks like HOME & AWAY zones are a thing of the past then ?
How far along do I have to play to find out what municipality's phone numbers I could choose ?
Folks calling me would still have to pay LDX if my number was elsewhere, even if MY outbound calls did not.
If Rogers is partner here, then likely AT&T in USA.
50% Bonus on top-ups ? - WILD !
