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[Fido] 2GB LTE Data Plan $15, BYOD, no contract, + tablet with 2 yr contract (Read OP & Thread Summary 1st)

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lookingfortv wrote: Has anyone tested precisely when the new month starts? For EST, does it reset right at midnight?
My guess is that they update data usage online at midnight and at noon? So, must be midnight EST? or local time?
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Tichi wrote: My guess is that they update data usage online at midnight and at noon? So, must be midnight EST? or local time?
I'm in EST and downloaded about 80mb last night (yesterday was day 0) starting at 12:01am and checked today and it says I have the full 3gb left.
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lookingfortv wrote: I'm in EST and downloaded about 80mb last night (yesterday was day 0) starting at 12:01am and checked today and it says I have the full 3gb left.
I'm not surprised. I'd previously referred to FIDO as a "random number generator billing", it looks like being run by a bunch of drunkards :) .
Perhaps, they updated your usage at midnight, but they are to slow to post it online without any further delay?

This is all mildly frustrating of course, but do we really have a better option?
I'm ready to suffer from these minor setbacks, just for the best data rate in Canada ;)
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Tichi wrote: I'm ready to suffer from these minor setbacks, just for the best data rate in Canada ;)
True that. It's not often I'm racing the clock to use the entire 3gb or in dire need after midnight to use it anyway.
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Tichi wrote: This is all mildly frustrating of course, but do we really have a better option?
I'm ready to suffer from these minor setbacks, just for the best data rate in Canada ;)
No better option that I'm aware of. To those who are concerned about the excessive cost penalty of going over 3GB I'd suggest thinking of the plan as 2GB/$15 but with a 1GB reserve. Then set the "soft" (warning) threshold to 2GB and the "hard" (full stop) threshold to 2.5Gb or 2.7GB. Then if/when you hit the hard threshold you have some options before the 1GB/$10 starts to kick in. Not an ideal situation, but still the best in Canada.
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Tichi wrote: was it for a plan with tablet? Or for a barebone one?
I have three bare bones. My new bill should be ready tomorrow so I'll report back.
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Dukman wrote: I have three bare bones. My new bill should be ready tomorrow so I'll report back.
Thanks.. Unfortunately I have been unsuccessful so far in getting the same discount for my plan with tablet.
Well, the tabby itself is a little gem, so could not complain much :)
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bylo wrote: No better option that I'm aware of. To those who are concerned about the excessive cost penalty of going over 3GB I'd suggest thinking of the plan as 2GB/$15 but with a 1GB reserve. Then set the "soft" (warning) threshold to 2GB and the "hard" (full stop) threshold to 2.5Gb or 2.7GB. Then if/when you hit the hard threshold you have some options before the 1GB/$10 starts to kick in. Not an ideal situation, but still the best in Canada.
yeah, cannot complain :)
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Dukman wrote: I have three of these. One was from Fido corporate store in January. Got 2 more in Feb. from an independent mall kiosk. Friend got one in June, also from a kiosk. No cell plan in all cases. So I would say the best bet is non-corporate stores.

And....went on chat today to ask about the 50% loyalty discount for 12 months discussed in this thread. First was denied because of no cell phone plan. Rep checked again and was able to find the discount and applied it. Waiting for my next bill. Smiling Face With Open Mouth
Just got my bill.Discount applied to overages as well. Good for 12 months. Happy camper here.

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Feb 25, 2005
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Dukman wrote: Just got my bill.Discount applied to overages as well. Good for 12 months. Happy camper here.

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Were you able to get a code for that discount? The reps I’ve talked with can’t find it.
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I didn't get a code. The bill reads "Credit: Loyalty Offer - 50% Rebate Data"
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Feb 25, 2005
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Still trying to get the loyalty discount through chat and I keep getting "I am not showing any loyalty discounts available for data only lines". It would help if someone out there could supply a code. Thanks
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Just an FYI if anyone is trying to get a Fido data-only plan without a cell plan... its still doable. I pulled it off a couple weeks ago. I was denied by about 6 different places before i finally found someone who didn't realize they weren't suppose to sell it without a talk/text plan.
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joelchickey wrote: Just an FYI if anyone is trying to get a Fido data-only plan without a cell plan... its still doable. I pulled it off a couple weeks ago. I was denied by about 6 different places before i finally found someone who didn't realize they weren't suppose to sell it without a talk/text plan.
Thanks for informing us of that. I think there are still dealers out there that can get around the system. I found a kiosk in a mall and they said they would do it. never give up. :twisted:
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Costco guys if you want this done without a talk / text plan
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http://www.fido.ca/consumer/tablets

I have been waiting for this day for a long time.
It looks like you need to be an existing postpaid customer.
You can have someone with a Fido account get the plan for you and do a transfer of responsibility.
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This can def go under hot deals. Last year it got insane with the g pad 3 being $0 and best buy offering a $50 gift card.
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Thanks a lot. Been waiting this for a while. Thanks a lot.

EDIT: Looks like I need to be FIDO customer first. How can I get around it?
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