1. backwoodsguy's Avatar
    Here is a breakdown of my account following a month of travelling in South Africa via the UK together with some local usage before and after. I am not a heavy user as you can tell, but would like some feedback whether I'm getting a deal or being screwed. Charges are in Canadian dollars and my provider is Aliant, a subsidiary of Bell Canada.
    Monthly Fee for 4.0 MB = $25.00
    System Access Fee = $8.95
    Roaming airtime 34 mins (1 min blocks, $0.99 per min for text and $2.99 per min for voice = $53.66
    Intl messages (15) sent from Canada = $3.00
    Local text messages (6) sent = $0.90
    RIM Roaming Usage 0.5329 MB = $4.35
    RIM Usage 1.774 MB = $0 (because less than 4.0 MB)

    The biggest charge was therefore roaming airtime measured in blocks of 1 min for text and voice.
    09-29-08 04:03 PM
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