Prepaid 3G data in Canada

[rockjock]

Originally Posted by bylo

WIND might be an option if you're OK with coverage only in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Their network is AWS/1700 Mhz/BandIV. You can buy a SIM for $25 and sign up for a data plan at a 50% discount until the end of January. Their Infinite plan is $25/month for "infinite" (5GB, possibly throttled thereafter) data with no contract. They're also VoIP-friendly if that matters.

It would appear Wind has a new wrinkle. Today a co-worker from Germany Armed with her X10i went into a wind shop to get a sim and get a prepaid sim/data package and was turned away. The salesperson was not able to process her request because she did not have a Canadian Drivers license or Credit card . Now she was able to go to another location and get the sim card but this is becoming the norm now with wind.. Sales people that are clueless. I am have no doubt she will be returning it as this 1/2 duplex and constant dropped calls in the gta is getting silly!

[bylo]

Originally Posted by rockjock

The salesperson was not able to process her request because she did not have a Canadian Drivers license or Credit card.

AFAIK there's no regulation in Canada that requires either piece of ID to buy a SIM or prepaid phone. For example you can buy a SpeakOut phone and airtime at any 7-11 store with cash and no ID. I've done this several times.

I am have no doubt she will be returning it

See: Wind mobile – final sale, no refund.