You could try getting a free app such as textnow, free call and messaging if you have wifi.... I have it installed as a backup just in case, I just don't use it that much... They say you have to use it frequently to keep your number. I can send a tex...
End of last month my buddy forgot to change his credit card information and when his subscription expired he didn't receive any text and phone would ring but hang up after if he tried to pick up.... After updating CC info he didn't get any of the tex...
I'm assuming that you are in the Ont. area, also assuming you have the $25 1gb data subscription? If you are, and If it's still available, why not sign into your account and choose the $19 1gb subscription on your next renewal.. Then your bill will...
As DennyCrane mentioned, see if you have the option to grab the $19 with 1gb data plan... In your account click on "Change Subscription".... If the plan is there select to have it change on renewal date ...