HTC S710e Incredible S 3G HSDPA Android Unlocked Cell Phone | Phone/Device Issues and Features | Consumer forum

That particular version of the HTC S710e would not be sold by Virgin Canada, because Virgin Canada requires a HSDPA phone that runs on the 850 /1900 mhz frequency band. I would not be surprised there are 2 versions of the HTC S710e. The model you are interested in looks to be the European version, which is much more limited in it's use in North America. The only network this phone can use is 2G GSM. In Canada, that leaves you with the Rogers Network, of which Speakout uses.

The other issue is that because the Speakout network runs through a proxy, most Android apps will not work, unless the app has the ability to configure proxy settings. The browser and browser based apps should work fine.

There is apparently a hack which allows apps to run through a proxy, but it requires the phone to be rooted. I have little experience with this, so you are kind of on your own in that regard.

Tongue and cheek here, but get a Nokia E Series phone instead! The ancient Symbian OS and apps thrive within a proxy! I hear since a lot of apps on an iPhone are web based, so the iPhone reportedly also works well with Speakout.

I am not against Android phones, but unless you got it for a good price, I would pass on that particular HTC S710e. It is probably too expensive to hack, which you would likely need to do to get Speakout working to it's fullest potential. It's limited Canadian network compatibility is also a huge minus.

Tundra: I sent you a PM.