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Anduril · 11-06-2012, 06:44 PM

So looks like Wind released their new holiday plans.
Nothing different from their existing $25/40 plans other than they're basically bundling some extra features like Voicemail ($8), MMS ($10) and various other things into the plan.

On a Wind-related note, I noticed their "Savings calculator" and was curious what would happen if I made such that Wind's plan+add ons would end up costing me more in the end and this was the result:

Compared to Bell's $50 Fab10 promo plan.

Naturally the only reason is because tethering ($10) was included but even then it's quite funny to see them ask you make sure you're inputting the right monthly cost.

TopChed · 11-06-2012, 11:23 PM

You use 90 mb of data per month?

Anduril · 11-06-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TopChed

You use 90 mb of data per month?

Actually closer to 4GBs but to keep things fair, I changed the data to be under 100mb that the $50 bell plan offers.

Although not too long ago I was trying to be frugal with 100mb a month...

Sent from my GT-I9100

Southside · 11-10-2012, 09:02 AM

Those holiday plans from Wind are good.

maidestone · 11-19-2012, 03:09 PM

Two months ago reception in Cross Iron Mills was strictly 'Wind Away.' Now it is 'Wind Home' and 'Wind Away' approximately 50/50. ^_^

maidestone · 01-09-2013, 10:19 AM

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The Galaxy Note 2 is here, going for $750 - more or less inline with Telus. Serious money for a mobile device but I am still sorely tempted to get one, and I just might do that in a few weeks.

Last August Wind refused to sell me a Galaxy S3 because the phones were reserved for Windtab customers, so I bought instead a Huawei Ascend P1. This month Wind refused to sell me a Galaxy note 2 because the phones are reserved for Windtab customers, so I bought instead a Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL. I am disappointed because I have been a loyal Wind customer and have been promoting Wind whenever I could. On the other hand, I am happy because my two Huawei turned out to be excellent and dependable handsets - especially the D1 Quad XL. I am planning to buy the D2 when it is available and when Wind Mobile is willing to sell one to me. What can I say - I AM a gadget freak!

Hessen · 01-09-2013, 10:30 AM

So between reading this forum and looking over Wind's website moving over wouldn't be the best option for me as I live in Okotoks? I didn't see, but are there any plans from Wind that would cover using the phone outside Calgary or Edmonton instead of paying $.20/min roaming fee?

Bertuzzied · 01-09-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hessen

So between reading this forum and looking over Wind's website moving over wouldn't be the best option for me as I live in Okotoks? I didn't see, but are there any plans from Wind that would cover using the phone outside Calgary or Edmonton instead of paying $.20/min roaming fee?

Nope. Wind would not work for you.

or anyone else in parasitic communities.... hehe sorry i couldn't hold back.

Southside · 01-21-2013, 10:39 AM

Having recently moved to Wind I am pleased to report that I had excellent coverage in the Saddledome for the game last night. I could never say that of Bell. In at least one popular location Wind provided me with superior coverage.

ken0042 · 01-21-2013, 10:56 AM

To be fair, in the past I had issues in the Dome getting text messages to go through on Bell. Last night I had no issues streaming the football game to my phone.

WilsonFourTwo · 08-24-2013, 08:20 AM

It's that time of year again....Carriers are offering back to school promos and Wind has a terrific one.

http://www.windmobile.ca/en/Pages/un...utmk=202141073

$33/mth for unlimited talk/text/data, voicemail and call display, super cheap overseas calling, and free global text. Just terrific.

My advice would be to buy a Nexus 4 from Google Play ($309 for 8GB, $359 for 16GB) and swap the SIM (for free).

The only compromise here is that you're locked to HPSA+ instead of LTE, limiting your download speeds to a mere 7Mbps.....tough life.

I realize that I'm already tagged as a Wind-Booster, but it's with great reason. My two years of reliable and problem free service are worth crowing about.

This is a great setup for anyone that spends the majority of their time in the city/area.

Edit: Just spoke with a Wind service rep. Voicemail is not included with the plan and is $8/mth, my bad.

Anduril · 08-24-2013, 09:56 AM

Just a friendly reminder than you can pick up a 16GB Nexus 4 from Koodo (Bestbuy) for $300.

AC · 08-24-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WilsonFourTwo

It's that time of year again....Carriers are offering back to school promos and Wind has a terrific one.

http://www.windmobile.ca/en/Pages/un...utmk=202141073

$33/mth for unlimited talk/text/data, voicemail and call display, super cheap overseas calling, and free global text. Just terrific.

My advice would be to buy a Nexus 4 from Google Play ($309 for 8GB, $359 for 16GB) and swap the SIM (for free).

The only compromise here is that you're locked to HPSA+ instead of LTE, limiting your download speeds to a mere 7Mbps.....tough life.

I realize that I'm already tagged as a Wind-Booster, but it's with great reason. My two years of reliable and problem free service are worth crowing about.

This is a great setup for anyone that spends the majority of their time in the city/area.

Edit: Just spoke with a Wind service rep. Voicemail is not included with the plan and is $8/mth, my bad.

I brought my Nexus 4 in and got the $30/month plan, then used my $10 monthly credit to get voicemail for free essentially.

ken0042 · 08-24-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Anduril

Just a friendly reminder than you can pick up a 16GB Nexus 4 from Koodo (Bestbuy) for $300.

Have you done this? And does the Nexus come unlocked as well?

Anduril · 08-24-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

Have you done this? And does the Nexus come unlocked as well?

Yup, just last night and all Nexus do come unlocked. Not that I needed to check but I had my Bell sim in there for some quick data usage.

Temporary_User · 08-25-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AC

I brought my Nexus 4 in and got the $30/month plan, then used my $10 monthly credit to get voicemail for free essentially.

Voicemail is an add-on for WIND?
$10 a month?

Granted for me voicemail isn't a priority except for the half a dozen times a year when it comes in handy.

WilsonFourTwo · 08-25-2013, 07:58 AM

Voicemail is typically included with their plans which is why I was surprised to find it was an extra on this one.

In this case adding $8 for voicemail pushes the total cost to $41/mth for unlimited everything and a swack of good long distance and international perks. Having to pay for voicemail just takes this plan from 'Amazing' to 'Really Good' and it's still a great option for anyone looking to switch plans/providers.

I doubt we see an offering like this (from any of the value providers) again until Christmas, which is when they typically offer everything plus the kitchen sink for a silly low price.

WilsonFourTwo · 08-25-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Anduril

Yup, just last night and all Nexus do come unlocked. Not that I needed to check but I had my Bell sim in there for some quick data usage.

I did a quick check of other threads (like the Nexus thread) for more details but didn't find anything.

Is this just buying the phone outright without getting any kind of Koodo plan? Does the phone still run vanilla Android or is there "Koodo Stuff" installed as well?

I'd love to cancel my 8GB Google Play order, buy the 16GB, and throw my Wind SIM in there. Great opportunity!

ken0042 · 08-25-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WilsonFourTwo

Is this just buying the phone outright without getting any kind of Koodo plan? Does the phone still run vanilla Android or is there "Koodo Stuff" installed as well?

I'm curious about this as well, because as far as I can see it requires you to sign up with a Koodo plan (not just pre-paid.) Even signing up for their cheapest plan and cancelling after a month brings it up to $330. Still cheaper, but then factoring in the "pain in the butt" factor of going in, lying, setting up a plan and cancelling.......

Anduril · 08-25-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsonFourTwo

I did a quick check of other threads (like the Nexus thread) for more details but didn't find anything.

Is this just buying the phone outright without getting any kind of Koodo plan? Does the phone still run vanilla Android or is there "Koodo Stuff" installed as well?

I'd love to cancel my 8GB Google Play order, buy the 16GB, and throw my Wind SIM in there. Great opportunity!

No bloat or anything whatsoever.

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Originally Posted by ken0042

I'm curious about this as well, because as far as I can see it requires you to sign up with a Koodo plan (not just pre-paid.) Even signing up for their cheapest plan and cancelling after a month brings it up to $330. Still cheaper, but then factoring in the "pain in the butt" factor of going in, lying, setting up a plan and cancelling.......

I'm assuming that a Koodo kiosk will force you to sign up month to month but if you're going into a 3rd party like Bestbuy, you're more likely to not run into any issues with buying outright (still a bit of YMMV). Generally the only consistent policy is they'll refuse outright sales for newly released phones. At the very least Westhill's Bestbuy is where I went and the only place I can say with certainty about getting the Nexus 4 without a hitch.