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Old 08-14-2017, 12:22 PM   #1
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There are lots of different threads highlighting the different phone plans from various carriers.

I thought I'd create a new thread where any CP member can post their current plan, and other members can chime in with a better plan (cost, features for the same cost, etc).

If you are posting your plan, please let everyone know what you're looking for - like "Here is my plan, can I get more data for the same price?"
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Old 08-14-2017, 12:25 PM   #2
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My Current Plan:

Fido - Month-to-month (no contract) promotional contract from 2014
  • 2GB data (4G LTE speed)
  • Unlimted Canada Wide talk
  • Unlimited Text, Picture and Video Messages from Canada to U.S. & Intl Mobile Numbers
  • Call Display with Name Display
  • Visual Voicemail
  • Call Waiting
  • Conference Calling
Price per month - $57.00 (before fees)

Can I get an equivalent plan (or more data) for a better price?
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Old 08-14-2017, 12:36 PM   #3
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Freedom Mobile Shaw Friends & Family

-8GB data in the home zone
-1GB away (including US)
-2400min US roaming minutes
-Unlimited US SMS
-Call Display/Waiting
-Voicemail+

$38 including GST
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Old 08-14-2017, 01:07 PM   #4
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https://www.cellphoneman.ca/plans?ut...2da7-175397741
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Old 08-14-2017, 01:47 PM   #5
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Freedom Mobile Shaw Friends & Family

-8GB data in the home zone
-1GB away (including US)
-2400min US roaming minutes
-Unlimited US SMS
-Call Display/Waiting
-Voicemail+

$38 including GST
I'm confused. You're looking for a better plan when you already have that?
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Old 08-14-2017, 01:49 PM   #6
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Freedom Mobile Shaw Friends & Family

-8GB data in the home zone
-1GB away (including US)
-2400min US roaming minutes
-Unlimited US SMS
-Call Display/Waiting
-Voicemail+

$38 including GST
How is the reception and data speeds for Freedom? I see their home coverage map finally includes Chestermere, so I'm quite intrigued now
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Old 08-14-2017, 02:18 PM   #7
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I'm confused. You're looking for a better plan when you already have that?
No, he's just posting what he has so others can compare. At least that's how I took it.
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Old 08-14-2017, 02:20 PM   #8
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No, he's just posting what he has so others can compare.
Yeah, and then that usually means the thread will be a bunch of promo plans you can't get so everyone can show off how good of a deal they got...not exactly the point of the thread. If that's a current Freedom deal then that's great, though!
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Old 08-14-2017, 03:06 PM   #9
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Just came out for FIDO can use 611 or live chat.

It is called the $55 Fido Pulse 6GB Bring your own phone

Unlimited Canada calling
Unlimited text, picture and video messages from Canada to Canadian, US and international numbers
• Call Display
• Call Waiting
• Circle Calling
• Mini Voicemail
5 free hours of data (1 hour, 5 times per billing cycle) with Data Bytes
• Fido Roam
• Compatible with Spotify Premium offers
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Old 08-14-2017, 04:03 PM   #10
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Freedom 30
$30/mo.

-Unlimited Data (5GB full speed allotment)
-Unlimited Canada-wide Picture /Video Messaging
-Unlimited US-wide Picture / Video Messaging
-Unlimited Canada-wide Texting
-Unlimited Province-wide Calling
-Call Control (Caller ID, Missed Call Alerts, Conference Calling, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting)

The past couple of months I've definitely considered switching, but I keep looking at the alternatives and they're all ridiculously overpriced for what they are. Like, double the cost for way less data, which is what I mostly use the phone for.
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Old 08-28-2017, 06:28 PM   #11
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Rogers just randomly gave me a extra gig of data. They must really love me. This was the text today

Rogers msg: Great news! Get 1 extra GB of data/mo. for your Share Everything plan at no extra cost as our thanks for being a loyal customer. Reply YES within 5 days to receive this gift. Enjoy this gift effective 17/09/2017, valid only for xxx-xxx-xxxx on your current plan until your next device upgrade for a maximum of 6 months (non-transferrable). Usage exceeding allowance charged at applicable rates as per your plan. You'll receive a confirmation when it's available.
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Old 08-28-2017, 06:42 PM   #12
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I've been with Zoomer Wireless since December 2016 on this plan and it has been nothing but great. I saw on RFD Hot Deals that it has just come back. After 6 months I was able to get the Loyalty Plan which was Unlimited Canada Wide minutes. Zoomer uses the Rogers network and their customer service is excellent. For two smart phone plans (wife and I) plus Unlimited Home Phone service I pay $82 + tax.

$36 Promo Plan Details 2 Year contract with choice of phones:
400 Canada-Wide Minutes
2GB of LTE Data
UNLIMITED Text, Picture and Video Messages (Canada & International)
Unlimited Evenings and Weekends 6PM-7AM
UNLIMITED Zoomer-to-Zoomer calling Canada-Wide
Voicemail, Call Display, Name Display, Call Waiting & Conference Calling
There is a $50 referral fee available
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Old 08-29-2017, 10:42 AM   #13
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How does Zoomer work? I thought Canada doesn't really allow MVNOs to operate like they do in the US?
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Old 08-29-2017, 12:59 PM   #14
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Contract is up with Telus and this is what they threw at me.

Unlimited Nationwide minutes
6 GB data
Unlimited Nationwide & US incoming and outgoing text, picture, video messages
Call waiting, voicemail, call display, call forwarding, conference calling
Can-US Roaming: can use data and voice plan in US

$100/month. Use my phone for business as well, so roaming package is very useful.
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How does Zoomer work? I thought Canada doesn't really allow MVNOs to operate like they do in the US?
As far as I can tell, Zoomer is either owned or partnered with Cityfone and Cityfone is owned by Rogers.
I've only been with Zoomer since December but my time with them has been excellent. You get national coverage without having to deal with Rogers.
When I signed up, I picked the Huawei GR5 phone and sold it and just popped the sim card into my new Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. My wife got the GR5 and she loves it (her first smartphone). I think the best phone to choose from this time is the LG G4.
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Old 08-29-2017, 10:18 PM   #16
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Contract is up with Telus and this is what they threw at me.

Unlimited Nationwide minutes
6 GB data
Unlimited Nationwide & US incoming and outgoing text, picture, video messages
Call waiting, voicemail, call display, call forwarding, conference calling
Can-US Roaming: can use data and voice plan in US

$100/month. Use my phone for business as well, so roaming package is very useful.
I get the same but without the USA stuff for $90/mo plus a bonus 2gb per line for 2 years.

Pretty good deal IMO, especially if you're in the states a lot.

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Old 08-30-2017, 01:16 PM   #17
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Freedom Mobile Shaw Friends & Family

-8GB data in the home zone
-1GB away (including US)
-2400min US roaming minutes
-Unlimited US SMS
-Call Display/Waiting
-Voicemail+

$38 including GST
I have this but got the promo 50.

34 bucks including tax.
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Old 08-30-2017, 06:52 PM   #18
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Just came out for FIDO can use 611 or live chat.

It is called the $55 Fido Pulse 6GB Bring your own phone

Unlimited Canada calling
Unlimited text, picture and video messages from Canada to Canadian, US and international numbers
• Call Display
• Call Waiting
• Circle Calling
• Mini Voicemail
5 free hours of data (1 hour, 5 times per billing cycle) with Data Bytes
• Fido Roam
• Compatible with Spotify Premium offers
I just asked on the Fido live chat about this offer, and they did not mention anything resembling it. I'm an existing customer with an old 6gb data plan at a pretty reasonable rate already, but I'm wondering if there's any other method I can use to grab this? Or if it would be available to a new customer?
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