KnowRoaming is killing the free Whatsapp deal

Feb 14th, 2018 10:01 pm

#1

Exp315 [OP]: Deal Addict; Jul 3, 2017; 3860 posts; 2787 upvotes

Feb 14th, 2018 10:01 pm

KnowRoaming is killing the free Whatsapp deal

Email just received from KnowRoaming:

In order to continue offering our bonus WhatsApp promotion to our growing customer base, we have updated the eligibility requirements. This promotion is designed as a bonus for active customers using KnowRoaming services and will no longer be available for customers who have not loaded credit onto their account.

At this time, your account does not meet the eligibility requirements, so you will not be able to access this promotion. In order to qualify for this promotion, you can simply load credit onto your account in the KnowRoaming app by selecting “Tap to Reload” and following the prompts. Once you have loaded credit onto your account, this promotion will automatically reactivate within 48 hours. Following this, you will be able to enjoy 30 days of free bonus WhatsApp usage each time you load credit. Read full details here.

Your account credit can be used for data and voice services. In addition to our per MB data rates, we offer a range of unlimited and fixed data packages designed to suit your needs. Please find all the available packages in the KnowRoaming app > Services > Packages.

If you have any questions, our 24/7 Support Team is always happy to help at info@knowroaming.com or a number that is local to you.

Sincerely,

The KnowRoaming Team

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Feb 14th, 2018 10:13 pm

#2

shabby: Deal Addict; Jul 2, 2001; 4576 posts; 1937 upvotes; GTA

Feb 14th, 2018 10:13 pm

One of my coworkers is going to flip, he uses whatsapp for all his calls and messages. Is there a minimum balance you have to keep? Can't you just keep like $5 in the account and keep using whatsapp?

Feb 15th, 2018 12:33 am

#3

Exp315 [OP]: Deal Addict; Jul 3, 2017; 3860 posts; 2787 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2018 12:33 am

shabby wrote: ↑ One of my coworkers is going to flip, he uses whatsapp for all his calls and messages. Is there a minimum balance you have to keep? Can't you just keep like $5 in the account and keep using whatsapp?

No, the free Whatsapp expires every 30 days now if you don't top up the KnowRoaming account, and they also published another update to the terms that any unused credit expires now.

Minimum credit top-up is US$25, and KnowRoaming rates are not particularly cheap. KnowRoaming is basically dead as a deal.

+2

Feb 15th, 2018 10:01 am

#4

BenK: Deal Fanatic; Aug 25, 2005; 5155 posts; 2102 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2018 10:01 am

it was good while it lasted. used it in Africa and Bermuda relatively successfully.

Feb 15th, 2018 10:51 pm

#5

sylvestor2002: Deal Addict; Nov 6, 2003; 2055 posts; 458 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2018 10:51 pm

shabby wrote: ↑ One of my coworkers is going to flip, he uses whatsapp for all his calls and messages. Is there a minimum balance you have to keep? Can't you just keep like $5 in the account and keep using whatsapp?

There is always data leakage. The $5 won't last long. I guess I'm throwing out my sim soon.

Feb 16th, 2018 8:31 am

#6

danieltoronto: Deal Fanatic; Sep 23, 2013; 5047 posts; 635 upvotes; NORTH YORK

Feb 16th, 2018 8:31 am

Exp315 wrote: ↑ Email just received from KnowRoaming:

In order to continue offering our bonus WhatsApp promotion to our growing customer base, we have updated the eligibility requirements. This promotion is designed as a bonus for active customers using KnowRoaming services and will no longer be available for customers who have not loaded credit onto their account.

At this time, your account does not meet the eligibility requirements, so you will not be able to access this promotion. In order to qualify for this promotion, you can simply load credit onto your account in the KnowRoaming app by selecting “Tap to Reload” and following the prompts. Once you have loaded credit onto your account, this promotion will automatically reactivate within 48 hours. Following this, you will be able to enjoy 30 days of free bonus WhatsApp usage each time you load credit. Read full details here.

Your account credit can be used for data and voice services. In addition to our per MB data rates, we offer a range of unlimited and fixed data packages designed to suit your needs. Please find all the available packages in the KnowRoaming app > Services > Packages.

If you have any questions, our 24/7 Support Team is always happy to help at info@knowroaming.com or a number that is local to you.

Sincerely,

The KnowRoaming Team

I can only say that the competition is cut throat and profit is little if any at all.
Some will just disappear. At least KnowRoaming is still fighting

Daniel

Fido $0 3Gb LTE + overage plan until Feb 2019

Feb 16th, 2018 11:50 pm

#7

ppl4golf: Deal Fanatic; Nov 7, 2006; 7475 posts; 396 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 16th, 2018 11:50 pm

What a waste of money getting their SIM cards.

What’s next?

Deactivate the SIM card after 6 months like Roam Mobility???

Feb 18th, 2018 1:48 pm

#8

stormfrontdelta: Jr. Member; Jul 25, 2005; 109 posts; 13 upvotes; Mississauga

Feb 18th, 2018 1:48 pm

Do they mention when service is cutting off? Ill be needing a new cheap international sim soon

Thanks

Feb 18th, 2018 2:49 pm

#9

rmkbow: Jr. Member; May 22, 2008; 131 posts; 69 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 2:49 pm

The email I received a couple days ago links to the following being updated:

https://www.knowroaming.com/#fair-use-policy

Blarg

Feb 19th, 2018 4:14 pm

#10

Lukus2017: Member; Jan 21, 2017; 362 posts; 238 upvotes

Feb 19th, 2018 4:14 pm

I ordered a SIM from them a day or two before the change was announced. I still have not received my SIM yet. I'm going on a cruise on Feb. 25th. I'm suppose to get a $5 credit with the SIM card. If it works for the week I'm on the cruise, I'll be happy as this was intended to be a one time use anyways. But question is, will I still be able to use it for free with Whatsapp with the included $5 credit?

Mar 8th, 2018 8:56 am

#11

tor1deal: Member; May 12, 2014; 208 posts; 72 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Mar 8th, 2018 8:56 am

After Knowroaming WhatsApp is over, Is there any other similar cheap alternative? Any suggestions?

Mar 8th, 2018 4:35 pm

#12

spankypants: Member; Jan 24, 2014; 200 posts; 40 upvotes

Mar 8th, 2018 4:35 pm

Any suggestions of a simlar alternative?

Mar 8th, 2018 5:08 pm

#13

danieltoronto: Deal Fanatic; Sep 23, 2013; 5047 posts; 635 upvotes; NORTH YORK

Mar 8th, 2018 5:08 pm

Lukus2017 wrote: ↑ I ordered a SIM from them a day or two before the change was announced. I still have not received my SIM yet. I'm going on a cruise on Feb. 25th. I'm suppose to get a $5 credit with the SIM card. If it works for the week I'm on the cruise, I'll be happy as this was intended to be a one time use anyways. But question is, will I still be able to use it for free with Whatsapp with the included $5 credit?

Any info from you on its use ( I suppose you are back )? Or is the SIM dead?

Daniel

Fido $0 3Gb LTE + overage plan until Feb 2019

Mar 8th, 2018 9:27 pm

#14

Lukus2017: Member; Jan 21, 2017; 362 posts; 238 upvotes

Mar 8th, 2018 9:27 pm

danieltoronto wrote: ↑ Any info from you on its use ( I suppose you are back )? Or is the SIM dead?

I never opened the package. Girlfriend changed plan with Rogers and it just was less of a hassle to pay $6 a day in the US and $12 in Mexico. We didn't need to use our phone every day so we used it 2 or 3 days only so cost wise it wasn't a huge difference with KnowRoaming but more practical. I will be returning the SIM to KnowRoaming for a refund.

+2

Mar 16th, 2018 11:51 am

#15

lifeisfuneh: Deal Fanatic; Jan 23, 2009; 5493 posts; 2305 upvotes

Mar 16th, 2018 11:51 am

Shame on them! I wish I could return 2 sim cards I purchased just after chrismass
Didn't even open them yet.

May 8th, 2018 4:35 pm

#16

trixR4kids: Deal Fanatic; Jul 15, 2005; 7747 posts; 911 upvotes; Toronto

May 8th, 2018 4:35 pm

No wonder they sent me a bunch of SiMs when i ordered 1 last time.

May 8th, 2018 5:29 pm

#17

danieltoronto: Deal Fanatic; Sep 23, 2013; 5047 posts; 635 upvotes; NORTH YORK

May 8th, 2018 5:29 pm

ppl4golf wrote: ↑What a waste of money getting their SIM cards.What’s next?Deactivate the SIM card after 6 months like Roam Mobility???

The SIM of Roam Mobility only expires after 12 months of non-use. 6 months deactivation only applied for very brief period

Daniel

Fido $0 3Gb LTE + overage plan until Feb 2019

+1

May 9th, 2018 9:41 pm

#18

elwebmaster: Deal Addict; Aug 20, 2008; 2061 posts; 922 upvotes

May 9th, 2018 9:41 pm

spankypants wrote: ↑ Any suggestions of a simlar alternative?

ChatSim

May 9th, 2018 10:12 pm

#19

danieltoronto: Deal Fanatic; Sep 23, 2013; 5047 posts; 635 upvotes; NORTH YORK

May 9th, 2018 10:12 pm

spankypants wrote: ↑ Any suggestions of a simlar alternative?

Whatever substitute it is, it still has to deal with the key questions: "Is the business format viable at all? Will advertisements pay for its persisting in this market?"
I think the business format sucks and clients buying SIMs just ask for trouble going blindly for the free stuff.

Daniel

Fido $0 3Gb LTE + overage plan until Feb 2019