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Originally Posted by Rathji
Buying a phone outright is not an option right now, unless I go with a minor upgrade, like an iPhone 4, which isn't really worth it.
My plan with Rogers handles more minutes than I could possibly use, and 1GB data when I have never gone above 250MB. There is also the minor benefit that my wife can call me for free (Rogers to Rogers), since she has a serious cell phone minute problem. The only thing that would be 'better' about Wind is unlimited data, but since I never feel restricted by the 1GB I have, I doubt I would get enough use out of it to have it weigh heavily in my choice.
If I could get that same plan, or another one that suits my needs for $30 or less from Wind, then it would outweigh the benefits that FlexTab gives over WindTab. This is partially due to the fact that I do think I will be buying out my tab before the contract is finished, if for no other reason than to get a new phone, so the $16-20 you get in credit from Flextab a month is much better than the $3-4 on WindTab. The end result is after after 2 years on Wind you still owe over $500 on a $600 phone if you cancel, but only owe $200 for the same phone on FlexTab. Add in the extra cost for initial device and that difference is over $350.
That means that after 2 years, I need to save more than that with Wind a month, which means at minimum the plan needs to be $15 a month cheaper, including any 'roaming' charges I might get.
If I thought I would be happy keeping a single phone for 3 years, then it wouldn't matter, but I doubt that will happen.
Are they typically just reduced rates on the same plans? or are there variations?
Like I don't need unlimited data, unlimited text, Canada wide Wind zones, etc. If they have something that might not include some of that stuff for an even further reduced rate, then I might just hold off.
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Really does seem like sticking with Rogers is the better choice considering the lack of incentive to move to Wind with you already getting more than what you need with your plan. The only reason why you might want to consider Wind is the $32 local plan where roaming will be more likely, but otherwise has the bare minimums you're looking for.
This year they'll probably include some throw-ins like voicemail. Perhaps a small price drop but it'll be interesting to see since Wind has really loaded up on handsets and looks to want to make true on their promise of 600,000 Canadian subscribers.
Edit: Also if you wait a little more during the holiday season, it's really likely that those prices on the initial payment for the flex tab might drop a little more.