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Bingo! I also don't know why some people are questioning my need for 6 GB. That's my #1 requirement in an ideal world, although I now realize that I'll probably have to settle for less.Originally Posted by Gee
In any case, everyone's input is appreciated. I'll get on the phone with some providers tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
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Jan 20th, 2013 02:33 PM #31
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Jan 21st, 2013 06:30 PM #32What leverage do I have if I'm under contract though? I'd have to pay a penalty to break it so couldn't they just call my bluff? Originally Posted by Gee
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Jan 21st, 2013 06:32 PM #33How long had you been with Koodo when you cancelled? By "sign" you don't mean a contract do you? Just sign up for their service? Originally Posted by peteryorkuca
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Jan 21st, 2013 07:03 PM #34
If you have to have a 6 gig plan... Then look to take over someones contract
Look at something like this http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...s-Loyalty-Plan!
This one has 2 gig Data http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...nada-wide-plan
Another 6 gig plan http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...-6GB-data-planLast edited by shushwap; Jan 21st, 2013 at 07:10 PM.
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Jan 21st, 2013 08:08 PM #35Yeah, I should probably at least consider this option. What does the process of taking over someone's contract entail? Originally Posted by shushwap
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Jan 21st, 2013 08:46 PM #36
If you're in Manitoba or Saskatchewan then Telus offers a plan with 5GB of data, unlimited texting, call display and voicemail, and unlimited Canada-wide minutes for $60/mth. Otherwise your best bet if to take the least offensive off the shelf plan and negotiate after about 3 month when retentions will give you the time of day. Telus offers a $100 activation credit for unlocked phones and Bell & Virgin (with their combo plans) offers 10% off any of their in-market plans when using an unlocked phone. Right now the big 3 providers has plans with 5gb but they start at around $95/$100 a month which is hardly cheap, a cheaper suggestions as a stop gap is maybe getting the $30 Fido promo plan with 200 Canada-wide minute promo plan with Call Display and Voice Mail and Unlimited texts and add 2gb for $25 a month and negotiate a better plan when you've been with them for awhile.
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Jan 21st, 2013 11:48 PM #37I just checked the Telus site on the Saskatchewan region and can't believe what I see! I wish it were that easy! Originally Posted by wrdeal24
Anyone think I have any chance of convincing Koodo to give me the 2 GB plan I just missed out on? Reply With Quote
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Jan 22nd, 2013 12:22 AM #38
Well you could give it a try, Koodo, Virgin and Fido all had the same plan so you could give them a try them but I'd say they more than likely will only offer the current $60/1gb version. They can offer expired plans but they tend to only do it for existing customers talking to retentions. Been pointed out before that Koodo and Virgin hhave their data saver plans with 3gb for $30 + any voice plan but neither have been known for their exciting retention offers. The problem is no provider provides exciting plans for new customers unless there's a promo going on like last summer where Koodo had their 250 Canada-Wide minutes, unlimited incoming, 5pm evenings, texting, call display and voice mail for $60 (what i'm on right now) maybe they'll bring it back at some point. You might also have luck getting it on retentions after a few months *shrug*.
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Jan 22nd, 2013 12:44 AM #39No chance !!!! Originally Posted by ollierfd
I just checked the Telus site on the Saskatchewan region and can't believe what I see! I wish it were that easy!
Anyone think I have any chance of convincing Koodo to give me the 2 GB plan I just missed out on? Reply With Quote
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Jan 22nd, 2013 03:28 PM #40Really, isn't bluffing part of negociation? Always have backup plan and get rdy to say, 'ops i have to think about that' and hang up quick if things aren't going your way. Originally Posted by ollierfd
Koodo like any other company value their business and do offer better if you call in to cancel. I had service with them for a week before cancelling. Reply With Quote
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Jan 22nd, 2013 05:07 PM #41Ha, ha, well I had to try. "I'm sorry sir, that plan is no longer in the system." It felt like I was talking to a robot. A nice robot, but a robot. Originally Posted by shushwap
I recall Telus offering $100 in credit when you brought your own phone to their network. Anyone know how oftern that offer comes around?
Are there any promotion seasons other than Christmas time?Last edited by ollierfd; Jan 22nd, 2013 at 05:23 PM.
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Jan 22nd, 2013 05:46 PM #42
Hmm if the $100 credit is gone now it's probably not coming back anytime soon since they had it available for 6 months before now. As for promos, usually the best are during the summer.
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Jan 23rd, 2013 07:09 PM #43
I went into a Telus store today and was told the $100 credit is still in their system. I might go with this. I can just think of it as $20 off my bill for the first 5 months and hope by that time there's a better offer to take advantage of, or hopefully be in a position to negotiate.
BTW, got my phone this week, only using it over WiFi for now but it's very cool! It's my first real experience with Android and I am loving it. Reply With Quote
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Mar 29th, 2013 11:43 AM #44
Update: So I went with Telus as indicated above. My plan was $35 voice + $60 data (6 GB) = $95 / month, plus the $100 credit.
I noticed Koodo's new pricing this week and after crunching the numbers and monitoring my usage over the past 2 months it made more sense to go with one of their plans. I called Telus to let them know my intention. After a few minutes talking to front line support I was transferred to "loyalty" and was offered $30 off my data and a 10% discount overall discount! So that puts my bill at $58.50 / month.
Anyway, hopefully this information will be useful to someone else in my original predicament. Thanks again everyone for the advice. Reply With Quote
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Mar 29th, 2013 01:19 PM #45 Originally Posted by ollierfd
that original plan was way too much, 60 addon for 6gb? it should have been 30bucks max a month! you should have tried to get a retentions plan off someone via kijiji like i did, i have the rogers 6gb super plan, paying around 45/month all in_______________
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