Fido and Google SMS

I just received my first mobile phone bill from Fido after a month of using Google Calendar and SMS. It wasn’t free. :(

I do not have an SMS package, but was told I would be receiving unlimited text messages free of charge. Unfortunately contrary to what Google says Fido categorizes their alerts as premium messages at 15¢ each. Oddly, outgoing messages to Google SMS were not charged.

Not a big deal for the odd Google SMS request, but when I have a day booked full of activities, the calendar alerts can really add up.

I called Fido and have upgraded my plan to include a $3/month SMS package and have been told I will no longer be charged for incoming messages.



Published:
2.16.07 / 9am
Category:
Telecom, Toronto

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  1. Nick 3.7.08 / 9pm

    hey man that sucks how they lie and sneak they’re way into a profit. but thanks for the heads up

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