I don't currently! I retired mine around 6 months ago and I am waiting until December (The new Canadian "Wireless Code" comes in to effect)
Am I the only one who doesn't have one?
Bonus question: What is the next phone you want to get? I want a Samsung Galaxy S4 unless something better comes out before the new year.
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pomegranate / 3521 posts
Wow! how do you do it?
I haven't been without a cellphone since I was 17. I have an iPhone but I am toying with the idea of switching to the S4 as well. I have a few months to decide
clementine / 896 posts
Yep! We dont have a house phone so we both had cells. I have an HTC right now that I just got so I haven't even thought of what I'll get next.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@pui: whoa!!! Do you have a home phone? Don't you have your own biz? How do clients contact you???
I have a s4 currently...
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Reese: I am having the same debate! You'll have to tell me how the switch goes if you do it!!
bananas / 9899 posts
@locavore_mama: We have an office and have a whole phone system set up here. Clients call me on my work phone!
We do have a crappy VOIP phone line at home, but we rarely use it.
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!
grapefruit / 4311 posts
I didn't know it was possible to survive without a cell!!! 
obviously I'm addicted to mine.
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
Yes, I have an iPhone 4S. I'm waiting for the 6 to come out so I can upgrade to an iPhone 5 64gb!
pomegranate / 3521 posts
@.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.
I am such an Apple whore.. it will be hard to commit such technological adultery..
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Reese: @.twist.: DH & I made the switch and our opinion is meh...
@Reese DH has the s4 Active which is waterproof but the quality of the phone is compromised. Crappier pictures and reception.
pomegranate / 3895 posts
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!
cantaloupe / 6885 posts
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!
pomegranate / 3521 posts
@locavore_mama: Oooo good to know! I was wondering.. One of the reasons I want the s4 is because of the amazing photo capabilities.
pomegranate / 3521 posts
@char54: Same! Although some people have said it is better to get a phone before it comes into play...
i is confused 
kiwi / 543 posts
I have one hubby does not and we're waiting on new regs too ... both to get him one and to upgrade mine.
pear / 1556 posts
I don't know how you do it! I am definitely addicted to mine. I have an iPhone 4.
squash / 13199 posts
Its hard to remember life before I had a cellphone. I currently have the samsung galaxy s2 and I want to get the S4
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@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.
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.
DH is very unhappy with his active so I def do not recommend that!
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
@pui: Have you looked into the Samsung Active?
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.
bananas / 9899 posts
@Alivoo01: It's basically an S4 that is waterproof, right? Sounds pretty cool!
ETA: Aw I don't think it's in Canada... hopefully it is by Decemeber!!
nectarine / 2936 posts
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.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Alivoo01: @pui: the Active SUCKS. See above.
bananas / 9899 posts
@locavore_mama: So you have the active? Also your description of it really doesn't spell "sucks" to me lol.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@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.
You def gave up a lot for the waterproof function!
bananas / 9899 posts
@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).
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.
grapefruit / 4862 posts
What are the new regs coming to Canada? Interesting that a few of you are waiting!
cantaloupe / 6171 posts
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
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
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.
grapefruit / 4862 posts
@pui: what are they though? Like why are people going without a phone to get them?
bananas / 9899 posts
@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!
Basically there are a few things:
- Cell phone companies will no longer be able to charge cancellation fees after 2 years of someone being on contract
- They also will only be able to charge $150 of fees before that.
- They can are capping exceeded data charges at $50 and roaming charges at $100.
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