[Other] [Merged] Telus Retention Plan..

[SoGood]

Thats possible. The website for existing customers is down so i cant see the different options. Anyway will probably call them tomorrow

How much should i pay for this (with discounts of course)

Blackberry Tour (no discount so probably 229.99 with 3year term)

250 min all time
unlimited incoming calls
unlimited emails
unlimited data
1000 text messages
voice mail 3 and call display

i'd say if you can get it for 20 for voice + 25 for data +SAF = just over $50 monthly is ok.

[SneakyPete]

Question: Is there a difference between unlimited web browsing and unlimited data or are they referring to the same thing?

[islandboy_007]

So i couldn't find a deal on a couples plan posted. This is what i got, dont know if its great but it suits what i need:

400 min shared
call id+vm
evenings 9pm/weekends unlim
unlim between two phones

$52.00 all in

[turkishdelyte]

So i couldn't find a deal on a couples plan posted. This is what i got, dont know if its great but it suits what i need:

400 min shared
call id+vm
evenings 9pm/weekends unlim
unlim between two phones

$52.00 all in

ouch

[islandboy_007]

is it that bad? i couldn't find a couples plan that came close to this

[cashinstinct]

So it's $52 for both of you, $26 each?

Before any comment, this must be clear, otherwise comments could be useless /not applicable.

In short: if it's for both of you, seems good , if it's by person, it's bad.

[islandboy_007]

Yeah sorry, i assumed by mentioning couples plan it would be understood that it was for both phones, not each

[cashinstinct]

And is it before SAF, 911 and taxes or after ALL that?

For $22.50 + SAF $6.95 + $0.75 911 + taxes , 1 year contract:

I have:
- $17.50 Basic 200 minutes day
- Evenings 6PM-7AM + Week-ends
- Unlimited Incoming (free for 12 months)
- Messaging 30outgoing / unlimited incoming (free for 3 months, shall be $3 extra)
- Call Display
- VM3
- $5.00 Unlimited Local 5 Friends (price for 3 years, instead of $10 extra)

[islandboy_007]

No the $52 is with all fees and taxes included.....i was offered a discounted price for text and unlim 5 friends but i didnt need it.

[cashinstinct]

It's pretty good then if you do not need text messages or early evenings at 5PM or 6PM

[turkishdelyte]

Yeah sorry, i assumed by mentioning couples plan it would be understood that it was for both phones, not each

i retract my "ouch" and say "not bad " if its for two phones

[jigsatics]

Really? I just called and it seems to be fine... try again?

Btw, just got this plan for my parents after calling straight to retentions, what do you guys think?

Supertalk 10:
250 Anytime
Unlimited evenings/weekends @ 6
Caller ID ($5, discounted from $7)
Voicemail 3 (free)
$22.70 before tax (but after SAF and 911) = $25.70 X2

Btw, is it true that they don't give out discounts on new phones because they only deal with the plans? I was hoping to get the Samsung Instinct and LG Dare for free...

Update: I called again and the CSR I spoke to said that with the Supertalk 10, they can't give discounts on the CID, and as of 4 months ago, they can't waive the $25 fee for upgrading/changing your phone. But, she did put a note on my account that I get the Samsung Instinct for free (aka. I don't need to get the $20/mth bundle to get it for free)

You can get CID for free even if you have Supertalk 10.

[jigsatics]

Thats possible. The website for existing customers is down so i cant see the different options. Anyway will probably call them tomorrow

How much should i pay for this (with discounts of course)

Blackberry Tour (no discount so probably 229.99 with 3year term)

250 min all time
unlimited incoming calls
unlimited emails
unlimited data
1000 text messages
voice mail 3 and call display

If you're lucky and you are able to talk to a generous CSR, you can get this for $48 all-in (that includes unlimited night/weekends @ 6PM).

You also might be able to knock $50 off your phone.

[chuckdeg]

I'll probably try the method...i want to cancel...so i can get more

[Teddite]

I've been with Telus for 8 years now, paying about $60/month. I haven't been getting half the stuff with my plan that some of you are getting at much cheaper rates. My contract expires next month, and I'm thinking it's finally time to try for a retentions plan.

I called in today and said something like "cancel my plan" to see how much it would cost to cancel now, and they said $100. The CSR also told me to feel free to call around to the other phone companies and see what they could offer me, then call back and he would see what they could do for me.

I'm wondering the best plan to get a good deal? I'm looking to get all of this for as little as possible:
150 daytime minutes
Unlimited evening and weekends
Unlimited texting
Some data (I think 500mb is the lowest, but the prices seem to get pretty high for data plans)
Hopefully I can get Caller ID and Voicemail for less than $12/month

I'd also really like to get a new phone, as mine is 4 years old. I've been looking at the Blackberry Curve, which would be $30 if I signed up for a 3 year student plan. Do you think they'll be able to offer a big discount on the phone even if I get on retentions?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, I plan on calling back tomorrow.