Good evening,
In some ways, my introduction to cell phones is similar to yours.
With Microsoft's support of Windows XP winding down, I gave considerable thought as to whether I wanted to learn how to use another operating system. Compared to previous systems, I regarded XP as the best thing since sliced bread.
When thinking about a new OS, I eventually concluded that, in lieu of computers, I would learn how to use a cell. I bought my first one in September 2013 for about $40 at Walmart. It was a UMX flip-phone. My main problem was that I could not surf the web. After about 3 weeks, I bought a ZTE N762 which, though data enabled, was as slow as cold molasses. Further, when I accessed the Koodo community, I was able to read original posts, but hardly ever the replies. Though I did frequent factory resets, the phone remained wonky.
When Telus bought PM and decided to switch to phones with SIMs, I did my research on my wonky phone, and decided that a Moto G was for me.
I went to my local PM store, bought a Moto G, and have had no regrets. About 6 months later, I bought another one through Future Shop. I use both phones each day, and each is a clone of the other. The only difference is that one has a SIM and a PM number assigned to it. The other works on WiFi only, provided free by a neighbour.
Public Mobile is the first cell carrier with which I've dealt, and I'm happy that the company was recommended to me by a customer.
In due course, I started replying to posts after learning the basics of my phone. Until that time, I had never handled a cellphone, as I had no need to do so.
Being retired, I needed interaction with people, even if digital, and I enjoy helping people. As a result, becoming a responder was a good fit.
Cheers.
