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    PayPal, Lenovo Launches FIDO, Replaces Passwords for More Secure Methods

    FIDO's standard offers users to replace passwords with more secure methods. PayPal, Lenovo Launches FIDO, Replaces Passwords for More Secure Methods : Read more
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    Fido ca/m/usa

    What the best plan to use my phone in usa in east cost
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    fido and rodgers

    Hello, what is fido and rodgers? my husband had it on his yahoo messanger along with 92466000-telus 92466 can you help me figure this out?
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    Visit to the US

    I would like to use my fido cell while visiting the US. I am in Vegas right now until Monday morning. Pls advise re the roaming charges.
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    Solved! If i restore my iphone will it go bak to original company

    I have a iphone and originally it was with fido I unlocked it ..but now for me to download itunes it says my syster needs to b retored will it go bak to fido settings
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    T Mobile Reliability

    Woah. Didnt even know we had this section...Anyway, does anybody here have any experiences or know of tmobile reliability and call quality? Thinking of switching to them, and i know they are the 3G baby of the market, but their "4G" HSPA+ seems to be spreading very fast, and better yet, getting...
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    Puk code fido

    Hello, I was bored, and was going through my phone. And i clicked Sim pin (why the heck is that there) and it said Pin blocked . So i restarted my phone then it came to this. Enter PUK code(what does that mean) then when i enter random pins or my own pin it doesn`t work , but there`s an...
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    Service providers for lg gossip

    Is Fido the only company that has launched the LG Gossip? I live in a rural area outside of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, and am not sure if Fido will provide adequate reception.
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    Purchase only a phone from fido

    Hello, i wanna buy a phone from Fido without any agreement , only purchase the phone and after i wanna use Roger supplier . Is it possible ??? Do i have to unlock the phone
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    Can I change a rogers sim phone plan to accept a pay as you go?

    I had a monthly rogers sim phone I just bought and now I just want that phone to accept a pay -as - go sim card . Can I do the change over online?
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    PUK Code fido

    Hello, anyone can help me cause i tried to put a code on the cellphone bt i did something wrong about pin code and i miss it like 5 time and my cell is blocked now i need the puk code to active it back please someone help me!!
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    Fido roaming

    Hello, I am with Fido in Canada, if I enter the States does roaming charges happen if I dont use my phone but just keep it on? Like will i get charged extra for just having it on?
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    ARE ANALOG BAG PHONES USABLE?

    Hello,I HAVE READ THE EMAILS ON THOSE INDIVIDUALS WANTING ANALOG BAG PHONES..I'LL GLADLY SELL THEM..BUT DO THEY WORK WHEN THE TOWERS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING? i CAN'T REMEMBER..THAT WAS IN THE 90'S? CELL PHONES ARE NOT THAT GREAT IN THE COUNTRY! THANKS.. I'LL GLADLY SELL THE BAG PHONES!!
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    display customers name rather than phone number in mobile phones

    is it possible to display name rather than phone number as caller id
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    Telephone number from Fido to report lost cellular

    What number should I call to report the lost of my cellular phone I have with Fido
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    Hi

    hi i have a lg2000 fido phone and when i turn it on it says phone restricted i hit cancel and then it says restriction code any way to fix it
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    Pet-Friendly Tech Gifts

    The weather outside is frightful, but Fido is so delightful. Do you think of your animals around the holidays? Consider these techie gifts. Pet-Friendly Tech Gifts : Read more
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    SMS Charges from & when overseas

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Hi, I'm planning a trip to Europe; and willing to use my Fido over there I spent a lot of time browsing around Fido's site to find the info I needed (well documented, nothing I can say about it); I found every particular phone costs during...
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    Fido and Hotmail/Messenger

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Hello, I would like to know if I can use two way sms with Fido and Hotmail/Messenger. My phone supports SMS (it's a Siemens M55). Anybody could make it work? It works fine on another phone but that phone is with Rogers. Thanks, Gabriel
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    Texting to London

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Hi guys, having trouble texting from Vancouver to London. The phone number starts 011-**-***-***-**** Do i need some other number or trick to get a message through?? Thanks, Buddee
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    Status of analogue networks ?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Does anyone know the status of analogue networks in north america ? Does anyone still sell analogue phones to new customers ? Has there been a significant reduction of spectrum allocated to analogue ? Any plans to officially widthdraw...
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    new multi- planline

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Maybe I am getting slow in my old age but I can't make sense of the new $15 Multi-line plan? http://www.fido.ca/portal/en/packages/monthly.shtml#multilinepackage It says it can be used with any plan over $20 including city-fido. Does that...
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    Lack of Victoria coverage.

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Has anyone else noticed that 'call failed' and 'network busy' are happening with alarming frequency? In the past week it seems that every time that I *REALLY NEED* to use my phone (flat tire, late for appt) fido is out for walkies.
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    Text message to France

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Hi, When I visited France in September, I made some friends with whom I exchanged text messages when I wasn't in the same city than they were. One is British and one is French. The text messages worked when I was over there, but since I...
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    M55: no logo when on Rogers

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) On a Siemens M55, when my phone decides to go on Rogers' network, insted of displaying my background logo, it sticks to a blank background, displays ROGERS (all uppercase) and still displayes the stupid www.fido.ca. If I force the phone to...
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    Bell : "nonosse" offer to steal Fido customers

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) For those who don't speak french, "nonosse" is baby talk in french for "bone". (when you'be be using baby talk to lure your dog with a bone for instance). Up to 31 october, if you bring back your old Fido phone, you get a free Sanyo picture...
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    Siemens C65

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Anyone using this phone? Any reviews here? -- Mason Storm ----------------------------- Remove "dogface" to reply privately in email. ----------------------------- http://ciudad.latinol.com//boinks/booters.html...
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    Agreement

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) I am on a month to month plan. I'd like to get another phone. If I sign an agreement, can I get the phone of my choice for the "agreement" price? -- Mason Storm --------------- Remove "dogface" to reply in email. ---------------...
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    SMS from fido ?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) A couple of years ago Fido had a page where you could subscribe to SMS list for the weather or the horoscope ... It doesn't seem to exist anymore ? Do I have any other altenative ? Free one of course ! :) And does anyone know of a way to...
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    Text Messages

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Is there a way to get email notifications to my phone as a text message letting me know there are new messages waiting for me in my Shaw email account? -- Mason Storm --------------- Remove "dogface" to reply in email...
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    Microtac 650e

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.motorola,alt.cellular.fido (More info?) At great personal expense I am now the owner of a Motorola Microtac 650e. I am looking for a resource that will program the phone, including inserting my phone number into it. At present I have a FIDO GSM phone but of...
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    fido's questionable practices?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Hi everyone, I've been a fido customer for years...but every time I talk to their arrogant customer service people, my blood boils. I phoned to find out how much money I have in my Fido Rewards account, and I was told approximately $100...
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    "no access"

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.ericsson,alt.cellular.fido (More info?) What does it mean when my phone displays "no access"
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    Nokia 3100

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Does anyone have the Nokia 3100 and if so, what do you think of it? I have a Nokia 5190 (yes, its ancient but despite it's mass, I like it ) however I want to enter the new millennium and buy a new phone. Any recommendations for a quality...
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    Texting to O2 phone in UK

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Hi, does anyone know if this is possible? If so, could you please let me know if I have to dial the country code etc. as it doesn't seem to be working for me. Thanks.
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    Nokia 3100

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Did anyone here buy the Nokia 3100? Not so long ago, I talked about buying a Sony Ericsson z200, but when I read a review about it, I was not impressed. Someone also replied, knowing that I specified that I'm used to Nokia phones, that...
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    WANTED CELLPHONE

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido,tor.forsale.misc,tor.forsale (More info?) I need a phone for emergency use. If you have a spare phone, e-mail me. I am willing to pay $30 or less obo. Pick up Downtown Toronto
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    Network Getting Worse? Toronto

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) hi there i've been a happy Fido customer for about five years... over the last few weeks, i've noticed that my phone has been showing weak signals in areas that traditionally used to give me strong signals. in fact, i've pulled the...
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    Which PDA/phone is best fit for Fido?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) I really want to get a PDA/phone for use on Fido, but I can't figure out which brand/model would be the best fit. I don't think that they are all fully functional using the Fido system – from what I've read in this group anyways... Some won't...
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    Comments on Siemens M55

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Ok, it has been almost 6 months since I got that tiny puppy from Fido. I have gotten used to its tiny size. Took about a month or two. But someone with big fat fingers wouldn't be able to operate that phone. The ON-OFF mechanism is really...
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    looking for phone

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) University student looking for a good working, small phone that I can use on prepaid. Less than $30 or best offer. Contact me please!
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    Problems with Fido

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Anyone notice the following in toronto... -Friday last week...Every Call was static on recieving end of my cell for hours until i walked up the street a 1km which switched towers and it got better... i seem to get this on and off now with...
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    Cheapest Plan....

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Ive finally decided to leave fido.....the company I work for has a sweet deal with Bell and its too good to pass up..... Anyways....what is the cheapest plan to change to so that I can keep both phones while I tell my clients my new phone...
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    + in phone #

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) what's the purpose of saving the phone # starting with the + sign?
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    Z600

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Anyone know how much the SE Z600 will be? on a Fido Agreement? Anyone use the phone already.....care to comment??
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    Clie TG50 and SE T68i connection

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido,alt.cellular.bluetooth (More info?) Hi, I just bought a Clie TG-50 and I'm trying to send SMS messages over to my T68i using bluetooth. I downloaded the drivers from the PalmOne website and so I see the "BT to Sony-E T68i" in the phone settings. I click...
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    Bad Credit & Cell Phones

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) If you have bad credit and go to get a Fido activation, what will they work out with you? How much deposit? -- ·.¸¸.·´¯` I!´¯`·.¸¸.·
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    FS: Nokia 3390 Brand New in the box!

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido,mtl.forsale-vendre,mtl.vendre-forsale (More info?) I have a brand new Nokia 3390 from fido for sale! If you are looking for a cheap phone to go with prepaid that's the phone for you! Come with Phone x 1 Charger x 1 Battery x 1 Condition: Brand new...
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    Beware of bluetooth !

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) BBC's programme "Click Online" had an interesting clip on bluetooth security in this week,s episode. http://www.bbcworld.com/content/template_clickonline.asp?pageid=666&co_pageid=3 Essentially, on certain Nokia and SonyEriccsson phones, it...
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    Sony Ericsson T237

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.fido (More info?) Anyone know how much this phone will cost when it is released? http://www.fido.ca/portal/product/handsetdetail.jsp?id=erics_t237&lang=en&cat=1 Micho