Telus mobility charges 50 cents a minute for call forwarding!

Telus Mobility’s Call Forwarding Charges: What You Need to Know

Hi everyone, it’s Geoff from geoffmobile.com !

Today, I’m sharing a quick tip and discussion about Telus Mobility, a Canadian telecom provider offering mobile, internet, and other services.

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Here’s something important I discovered: Telus charges 50 cents per minute for call forwarding. If you forward your number to another line and someone spends, say, two minutes on a call, you’ll see a $1 charge on your bill.

This surprised me, as other Canadian providers like Rogers don’t charge anything for call forwarding.

When I switched from Rogers to Telus, I forwarded my number temporarily to my U.S. number. After a few days, I noticed unexpected charges labeled vaguely as “air time” on my bill—no clear mention of call forwarding. It took some digging to realize those 50-cent-per-minute fees were from forwarded calls.

Heads up: Telus does offer a $4/month add-on plan for 1,000 call forwarding minutes. However, this isn’t advertised on their website—you’ll need to call and request it.

In short, if you’re a Telus customer using call forwarding, double-check your bill for these fees or consider opting for their (hidden) plan to avoid surprises.

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Finding Your Voice – a short podcast by Geoff Peters

In this episode of Finding Your Voice, Geoff Peters shares his thoughts on finding your authentic voice in both singing and public speaking.

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Recorded at Best Run Speech Club in Vancouver BC Canada, Jan 23 2025.

Credit: Thumbnail image courtesy of Mistral AI.

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Cheers,
Geoff
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How Can Finding Your Voice Contribute to Personal Growth and Development?

Hi everyone, my name is Geoff, and today I’m going to share how finding your voice contributes to personal growth and development.

I’d like to relate this topic to the musical side of things, as I’ve always been passionate about music. Over the last 10 years, I’ve focused on developing my voice as a singer, and I believe this journey parallels the process of finding your voice in public speaking or self-expression.

Many singers aspire to sound like the artists they hear on the radio—polished, professional, and aligned with popular trends. This desire isn’t inherently bad; mimicking established stars can be a useful way to measure progress. For instance, asking, “How close am I to sounding like Justin Bieber compared to when I first started?” can highlight growth. However, chasing this “radio-ready” sound isn’t the only path.

There’s another approach: embracing the styles and influences that resonate with you. Maybe you’re drawn to jazz, indie artists, or lesser-known singers whose authenticity captivates you. By exploring these eclectic tastes, you can cultivate a voice that feels true to yourself, even if it diverges from mainstream expectations.

The key is to recognize that your voice—whether in singing, speaking, or creative expression—doesn’t need to fit a mold to be valuable. Authenticity fosters confidence, and confidence drives personal growth. When you honor your unique perspective, you contribute something meaningful to culture, conversation, and community.

In short, finding your voice isn’t about perfection or imitation. It’s about self-discovery, embracing your quirks, and trusting that your contribution matters.

Android Auto doesn’t work with Airalo esim in the USA -Dec 2024 how I resolved the issue

When using an Airalo esim for roaming data in the USA, Android Auto was crashing when it tried to start up, and would not load. This happened for me on a Samsung Galaxy S21 with a car supporting Android Auto that normally works when not using Airalo esim. Tried both wireless and cable (wired) modes.

Here is the Google support page with more details about this issue:

Android auto does not work with Airalo esim in the USA:

support.google.com/androidauto/thread/281694492/android-auto-not-working-in-the-usa?hl=en

Airalo esim:
www.airalo.com/

The esim service I recommend instead:
Maya Mobile:
maya.net/

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Geoff
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Some Day My Prince Will Come – Vocals and Piano Jazz Duo Practice

Some Day My Prince Will Come was written by Larry Morey (lyrics) & Frank Churchill (music) in 1937.

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Here’s a jazz duo practice on this song.
Geoff Peters Vocals
John Peters Piano

Recorded Dec 20th 2024 in Vancouver Canada
Recorded on a Zoom H1n and audio processed in Audacity.

Image courtesy of Mistral AI.

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Geoff
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Why is Amazon delivering a package at 4:30am to our building? Too early in the morning!

Amazon driver tried to deliver a package to us at 4:30am! What’s up with that? In this video I discuss how I rated that driver, and a possible reason why they tried to deliver so early.

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Geoff
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