Got a call from Telus tonight. Decided to humour them since we are upgrading to 150 with one of the two providers no matter what. Got an appointment scheduled that I can cancel.
Here's what they offered me:
- 150/30 internet service
- Some sort of TV with the sports package added on... I realized after I hung up that I'm not actually totally sure what the TV package was supposed to include
- Home phone with one calling feature and pay-as-you-go long distance
- Rental of 1 PVR and 2 additional HD boxes
- $127 for the first 6 months
- $140 after that
- $100 credit on first bill
Apparently only the TV is on a 2 year agreement. She said the phone and internet can be cancelled any time. TV is $10 a month for any time remaining.
Is this actually a good deal? I've never been a Telus customer and was planning on staying with Shaw. Looking at what some people here are saying I might have done a ####ty job negotiating this deal.
I'm thinking more of using this as a negotiating point for Shaw. I'm a bit reluctant to switch providers... the devil you know and all.