B.C. gives thousands of smartphones to homeless amid pandemic

[Vancouver]

Free hotel stay and free smartphones.



VICTORIA -- The B.C. government is providing thousands of homeless and vulnerable people with pre-loaded smartphones amid the COVID-19 pandemic.



In total, 3,500 smartphones will be distributed across B.C. by community organizations and the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC).



In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many of the phones will be loaded with SIM cards that provide unlimited nationwide talk and text, and three gigabytes of data per month. The SIM cards were donated by Telus at a $0 monthly rate.



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[Anonymous]

Now they can call and text their drug dealers with the latest phone technology!  Until they sell the phone for a $10-rock, that is...

[Vancouver]

Now they can call and text their drug dealers with the latest phone technology!  Until they sell the phone for a $10-rock, that is...

Yes. Expect these phones to be sold on east hastings for $10-$20 each.

[Odinson]

Some homeless still have a chance of getting a job..



Phone comes in handy.

[Anonymous]

I bet they're getting the latest iphones

[Anonymous]

Free hotel stay and free smartphones.



VICTORIA -- The B.C. government is providing thousands of homeless and vulnerable people with pre-loaded smartphones amid the COVID-19 pandemic.



In total, 3,500 smartphones will be distributed across B.C. by community organizations and the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC).



In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many of the phones will be loaded with SIM cards that provide unlimited nationwide talk and text, and three gigabytes of data per month. The SIM cards were donated by Telus at a $0 monthly rate.



https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobile/b-c-gives-thousands-of-smartphones-to-homeless-amid-pandemic-1.4935905">https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobi ... -1.4935905">https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobile/b-c-gives-thousands-of-smartphones-to-homeless-amid-pandemic-1.4935905

craziness

[Anonymous]

Free hotel stay and free smartphones.



VICTORIA -- The B.C. government is providing thousands of homeless and vulnerable people with pre-loaded smartphones amid the COVID-19 pandemic.



In total, 3,500 smartphones will be distributed across B.C. by community organizations and the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC).



In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many of the phones will be loaded with SIM cards that provide unlimited nationwide talk and text, and three gigabytes of data per month. The SIM cards were donated by Telus at a $0 monthly rate.



https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobile/b-c-gives-thousands-of-smartphones-to-homeless-amid-pandemic-1.4935905">https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobi ... -1.4935905">https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobile/b-c-gives-thousands-of-smartphones-to-homeless-amid-pandemic-1.4935905

Typical NDP government. No respect for taxpayers.

[Anonymous]

I bet they're getting the latest iphones

Nothing but the best when other people are paying for it.