https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:09:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1004390 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:37:30 +0000 kjpugs 1004390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: that's awesome! Go Canada! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1004387 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:36:31 +0000 pui 1004387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: I don't personally know anyone else who is going without a phone besides myself, but I know lots of people who are hoping to get on a new contract when they come in to affect!</p> <p>Basically there are a few things:<br /> - Cell phone companies will no longer be able to charge cancellation fees after 2 years of someone being on contract<br /> - They also will only be able to charge $150 of fees before that.<br /> - They can are capping exceeded data charges at $50 and roaming charges at $100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1004001 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:04:03 +0000 Dandelion 1004001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but not a smart phone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003996 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:02:39 +0000 kjpugs 1003996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: what are they though? Like why are people going without a phone to get them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003985 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:01:02 +0000 prettylizy 1003985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I can't imagine not having my phone. We don't have a home phone number either so it's my lifeline to the world. I have a GS4 and LURVE it, but it's not waterproof. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003973 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:58:18 +0000 nana87 1003973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have an iPhone 4s. we don't actually have a home phone so it's definitely necessary! it's amazing how dependent i am on it, kind of sad </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003967 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:57:22 +0000 pui 1003967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: December 2nd is when they take affect!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003965 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:56:58 +0000 kjpugs 1003965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are the new regs coming to Canada? Interesting that a few of you are waiting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003958 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:54:58 +0000 pui 1003958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: I never really used the speakers on my phone anyway, but I have heard that because it is waterproof that the speakers are not as great. I don't really use the camera on phones because I carry my DSLR with me everywhere (would be kind of fun to take underwater photos, even if they are lower quality).</p> <p>I don't really think I'd end up taking that many underwater photos, but it would be kind of nice to be able to keep my phone beside me when I am in the bath or by the pool without worrying about water getting on it. I'll have to consider all my options when the time comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003955 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:54:38 +0000 MrsH 1003955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Work provides one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003943 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:51:09 +0000 regberadaisy 1003943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: DH does. It drops calls on him all the time and the reception is horrible. He really does not like it and wants to go back to the iPhone. The speakerphone function is really static-y. Picture quality is less than the regular s4. You have to hold the phone REALLY still to get a clear shot.</p> <p>You def gave up a lot for the waterproof function! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003938 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:49:09 +0000 pui 1003938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: So you have the active? Also your description of it really doesn't spell "sucks" to me lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003931 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:47:42 +0000 regberadaisy 1003931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: @pui: the Active SUCKS. See above. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003867 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:30:12 +0000 mrs. 64 1003867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH gets upset if I go anywhere without my cell phone because he's worried that we wouldn't be able to contact each other in the event of an emergency. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003856 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:26:48 +0000 pui 1003856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: It's basically an S4 that is waterproof, right? Sounds pretty cool!</p> <p>ETA: Aw I don't think it's in Canada... hopefully it is by Decemeber!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003844 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:22:15 +0000 Alivoo01 1003844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: Have you looked into the Samsung Active?</p> <p>I have an iPhone 4. Even though I work in IT, I'm horrible for keeping up with technology. LOL! I only got an iphone because my dad bought it for me for my 25th birthday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003710 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:40:01 +0000 regberadaisy 1003710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: honestly, it's really not better than the iPhone imo. My friends who had the s4 first was raving to us how much better the photo capabilities are and it's really not. It's about the same imo. The one nice thing it does have is different camera options but the quality isn't really that much better.</p> <p>The biggest thing for me now is widgets on the s4. But I do feel like the s4 has a ton of capabilities I've yet to unlock.</p> <p>DH is very unhappy with his active so I def do not recommend that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003706 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:39:13 +0000 Mrsbells 1003706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its hard to remember life before I had a cellphone. I currently have the samsung galaxy s2 and I want to get the S4 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003702 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:38:05 +0000 Sunshine1810 1003702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know how you do it! I am definitely addicted to mine. I have an iPhone 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003701 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:37:29 +0000 Ginger333 1003701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one hubby does not and we're waiting on new regs too ... both to get him one and to upgrade mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003694 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:35:42 +0000 Reese 1003694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@char54: Same! Although some people have said it is better to get a phone before it comes into play... </p> <p>i is confused :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003692 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:35:30 +0000 Reese 1003692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Oooo good to know! I was wondering.. One of the reasons I want the s4 is because of the amazing photo capabilities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003687 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:34:43 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1003687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I have an iPhone 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003679 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:32:15 +0000 Charm54 1003679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but my contract has been up for a few months so I've been paying monthly. I'm waiting for the new Canadian regs to come into play too before I upgrade! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003670 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:30:57 +0000 heartonastring 1003670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do, but my husband does not. He switched jobs in January and had to hand in his BB and he still hasn't replaced it. He's also waiting for the new Canadian regulations to kick in in December. It drove me pretty insane though when I was 40+ weeks pregnant and couldn't reach him! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003669 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:30:50 +0000 regberadaisy 1003669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: @.twist.: DH &amp; I made the switch and our opinion is meh...</p> <p>@Reese DH has the s4 Active which is waterproof but the quality of the phone is compromised. Crappier pictures and reception. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003664 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:29:38 +0000 Reese 1003664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Ahhh I will. I like how the new Sony can be used/dropped in water. I would never buy the Sony but I am hoping future iPhones/Androids follow suit.... this will help me make my decision.</p> <p>I am such an Apple whore.. it will be hard to commit such technological adultery.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003663 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:29:20 +0000 autumnlove 1003663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I have an iPhone 4S. I'm waiting for the 6 to come out so I can upgrade to an iPhone 5 64gb! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003641 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:23:40 +0000 mlm2934 1003641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't know it was possible to survive without a cell!!! :) obviously I'm addicted to mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cell-phone#post-1003636 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:23:17 +0000 pui 1003636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: We have an office and have a whole phone system set up here. Clients call me on my work phone!</p> <p>We do have a crappy VOIP phone line at home, but we rarely use it. </p> <p>I'm almost always with my DH so if someone tries to contact me they can just call him. Turns out I don't really need a cell phone that much! </p>