Public Mobile: Plan Changes April 9, 2021. Canada-wide $15 plan Returns, $35/3GB, $50/10.5GB

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Apr 9th, 2021 9:42 am

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2730 posts; 4381 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 9:42 am

Public Mobile: Plan Changes April 9, 2021. Canada-wide $15 plan Returns, $35/3GB, $50/10.5GB

Public Mobile has updated the price plans as of April 9, 2021.

The province-wide plans have been discontinued and are no longer available to those who don't already have them.

Both versions of the $45 plan have been eliminated.

The $15 plan with 100 outgoing Canada-wide minutes, Unlimited incoming calls, Unlimited SMS/MMS, and 250MB of data has returned.

Other plans include:
$25 Unlimited Canada-wide calling, Unlimited SMS/MMS, 1GB of data
$35 Ulnlimited Canada-wide calling, Unlimited SMS/MMS, 3GB of data
$40 Unlmited Canada-wide calling, Unlimited SMS/MMS, 5GB of data
$50 Unlimited ougoiing calls to Canada and U.S. while in Canada (also unlimited Incoming calls while in Canada), Unlimited SMS/MMS, 10.5GB of data

The above data amounts already include the autopay data bonus. A $2 autopay discount is available. All of these plans have a data speed of 3Mbps while connected to the LTE network. There is no impact to existing customers. Existing customers who want the newer version of a plan should pre-scheddule a plan change from with their Public Mobile self serve accounts to occur during the next renewal.

Further details at: https://publicmobile.ca/en/on/plans#plans-start

Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

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Apr 9th, 2021 12:39 pm

will888: Deal Expert; Dec 12, 2009; 20919 posts; 9181 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 9th, 2021 12:39 pm

I will give this an upvote for the price increase rollback. It is rare that competition leads to a price rollback.

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Apr 9th, 2021 3:00 pm

Guest13384726: Deal Addict; Sep 9, 2010; 4864 posts; 3525 upvotes; Burnaby

Apr 9th, 2021 3:00 pm

Has anyone heard of a PM 10GB/$25 promo? A Canadian Cell Supplies marketing email mentioned that (without providing details) along with the price updates at PM but I couldn't find any other information about such promo at PM forums. Or maybe it's a vendor specific promotion.

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Apr 9th, 2021 4:12 pm

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2730 posts; 4381 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 4:12 pm

aviador wrote: ↑ Has anyone heard of a PM 10GB/$25 promo? A Canadian Cell Supplies marketing email mentioned that (without providing details) along with the price updates at PM but I couldn't find any other information about such promo at PM forums. Or maybe it's a vendor specific promotion.

Sorry, but there's no such price plan. This is likely some type of temporary discount but, otherwise, the $25 plan only includes 1GB.

Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

Apr 9th, 2021 8:02 pm

LeifS39303: Member; Apr 25, 2019; 387 posts; 613 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 8:02 pm

Still pricey compared to other countries but by Canadian standards, pretty decent plans! Especially the $50 rate and the $35 rate. Wonder if the competition will follow!

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Apr 9th, 2021 11:00 pm

Wildwestbob: Jr. Member; Aug 4, 2019; 195 posts; 50 upvotes; ONTARIO

Apr 9th, 2021 11:00 pm

Bringing back long distance didn't go over too well.
They dropped it on koodo so I knew public was next.
Glad they figured it out, otherwise I would port out.

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Apr 9th, 2021 11:14 pm

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2730 posts; 4381 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 11:14 pm

Wildwestbob wrote: ↑ Bringing back long distance didn't go over too well.
They dropped it on koodo so I knew public was next.
Glad they figured it out, otherwise I would port out.

None of this would have affected existing Public Mobile customers unless a plan change was desired. Customers were free to keep their current plans.

Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

Apr 9th, 2021 11:15 pm

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2730 posts; 4381 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 11:15 pm

LeifS39303 wrote: ↑ Still pricey compared to other countries but by Canadian standards, pretty decent plans! Especially the $50 rate and the $35 rate. Wonder if the competition will follow!

of course they will, or at least very they're very likely to

Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

Apr 9th, 2021 11:17 pm

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2730 posts; 4381 upvotes

Apr 9th, 2021 11:17 pm

LeifS39303 wrote: ↑ Still pricey compared to other countries but by Canadian standards, pretty decent plans! Especially the $50 rate and the $35 rate. Wonder if the competition will follow!

The new plans line up pretty well with Freedom Mobile's offering at those price points. However, the data speed on the LTE network at Public Mobile is slower for these plans due to speed throttling. Potential customers are going to have to choose between faster possible speeds vs. a much bettter network but slower data.

Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

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Apr 10th, 2021 11:47 am

daki28: Newbie; Mar 29, 2021; 23 posts; 21 upvotes

Apr 10th, 2021 11:47 am

I don't think it's fair to compare Freedom Mobile (using their network) and Public Mobile (using Telus network). I was once with Freedom (at that time Wind) and never again since it sucked. As for speed, it is all about marketing as speed that PM provides (LTE throttled to 3Mbps) is way more than enough for majority of the people. I think that PM is actually making a big mistake by not removing that limit as it really doesn't matter what speed do you have, more how much data. And if you use it faster, there is higher chance you'll buy more data.

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Apr 10th, 2021 5:35 pm

Bostic: Member; Nov 28, 2019; 327 posts; 873 upvotes

Apr 10th, 2021 5:35 pm

All minutes back to Canada-wide calling. Data increases for $35 and $50 plans. In province calling only trend failed. Consumer finally win one.

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Apr 10th, 2021 5:45 pm

Poulet: Deal Addict; Sep 2, 2006; 2578 posts; 1193 upvotes; Orleans, ON

Apr 10th, 2021 5:45 pm

Good news. Canadian telecoms are greedy.

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Apr 10th, 2021 5:50 pm

KenAdams: Deal Addict; Mar 17, 2018; 1268 posts; 1966 upvotes

Apr 10th, 2021 5:50 pm

Every account with Public Mobile should have a min of 5GB at no charge since it's only 3G. 3G data cost pennies to them. @poulet is right, telcoms are greedy. LOL

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Apr 10th, 2021 5:58 pm

blazed16: Deal Guru; Jul 8, 2009; 10942 posts; 5150 upvotes

Apr 10th, 2021 5:58 pm

KenAdams wrote: ↑ Every account with Public Mobile should have a min of 5GB at no charge since it's only 3G. 3G data cost pennies to them. @poulet is right, telcoms are greedy. LOL

Or there prices could be $5 at least cheaper per month. Since others like zoomer or fido have 10gb $40 plans or 6gb $40 with a phone ect.

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Apr 10th, 2021 6:00 pm

Kyle12345: Member; Sep 15, 2018; 419 posts; 81 upvotes

Apr 10th, 2021 6:00 pm

KenAdams wrote: ↑ Every account with Public Mobile should have a min of 5GB at no charge since it's only 3G. 3G data cost pennies to them. @poulet is right, telcoms are greedy. LOL

Do you know how come top corner of phone says connected to LTE if it’s 3G data? Thanks.

Apr 10th, 2021 6:02 pm

nicolascon: Deal Addict; Jul 8, 2007; 1577 posts; 1541 upvotes

Apr 10th, 2021 6:02 pm

KenAdams wrote: ↑ Every account with Public Mobile should have a min of 5GB at no charge since it's only 3G. 3G data cost pennies to them. @poulet is right, telcoms are greedy. LOL

I have 1.5 Gb per month at lte for 88 dollars every 3 months

Apr 10th, 2021 6:04 pm

ibuddler: Deal Addict; Nov 3, 2009; 1392 posts; 773 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 10th, 2021 6:04 pm

KenAdams wrote: ↑ Every account with Public Mobile should have a min of 5GB at no charge since it's only 3G. 3G data cost pennies to them. @poulet is right, telcoms are greedy. LOL

Don't know about the data since it's capped speed. But that province wide minutes is truly greedy.

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Apr 10th, 2021 6:04 pm

AsianXL: Deal Addict; Dec 18, 2007; 2665 posts; 1530 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Apr 10th, 2021 6:04 pm

KenAdams wrote: ↑ Every account with Public Mobile should have a min of 5GB at no charge since it's only 3G. 3G data cost pennies to them. @poulet is right, telcoms are greedy. LOL

There was a study conducted about 6 years ago highlighting how much it cost Canadian mobile carriers to deliver 1GB of data to their customers factoring ALL EXPENSES (salary, equipment, utilities, etc.).

In 2014, it costed Canadian telecom carriers less than $0.01/GB (LTE) to deliver 1GB.

The report indicated it cost them less each and every year as technology advances.

In 2021, it will cost them far less than a penny to deliver 1GB.

The gouging in this country is so disgusting that most Canadians can't even comprehend.

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Apr 10th, 2021 6:10 pm

caltran: Deal Addict; Jan 10, 2009; 2000 posts; 1209 upvotes; Boom and Bust Calgar…

Apr 10th, 2021 6:10 pm

AsianXL wrote: ↑ There was a study conducted about 6 years ago highlighting how much it cost Canadian mobile carriers to deliver 1GB of data to their customers factoring ALL EXPENSES (salary, equipment, utilities, etc.).

In 2014, it costed Canadian telecom carriers less than $0.01/GB (LTE) to deliver 1GB.

The report indicated it cost them less each and every year as technology advances.

In 2021, it will cost them far less than a penny to deliver 1GB.

The gouging in this country is so disgusting that most Canadians can't even comprehend.

A cent a gig? That sounds high.

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Apr 10th, 2021 6:15 pm

bjcheung77: Sr. Member; Jul 29, 2007; 676 posts; 399 upvotes; North America

Apr 10th, 2021 6:15 pm

Oh snap! They only upgraded the $35 and $50 plans with extra half gig? Hmm, I would have hoped they upgraded every plan with an extra gig or two.
Every plan so far, after the pandemic started, were getting more gigs for the same dollar amount, hardly anyone is using the gigs as they're at home!!
Here's hoping that they read this message and upgrade everyone an extra gig or two of data to each and every plan (including the grandfathered ones).

Thank you RFD community for helping me with spending money!

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