[Shaw] YMMV: 2GB for $10 ($0 plans eligible)

Dec 7th, 2020 2:43 pm

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amyellow [OP]: Member; Jul 3, 2017; 284 posts; 346 upvotes; Coquitlam

Dec 7th, 2020 2:43 pm

YMMV: 2GB for $10 ($0 plans eligible)

Deal Link:: https://www.shawmobile.ca/en-CA/exclusive-2GB
Price:: $10
Expiry:: December 14, 2020
Retailer:: Shaw

I just got a message from Shaw Mobile saying that I am eligible for a monthly $10 / 2GB on top of my $0 by the Gig plan.

Maybe good for those looking for something cheap. Not sure if just texting the number would work for those that didn't get the text.

EDIT: Thanks BrendanC for the link!

EDIT: After reading the fine print, the promo is good only for the customers on the By The Gig plan.

EDIT: Possibly regional specific, I'm from BC and got the offer.

Eligibility according to Shaw: To be eligible for this offer you must be a Shaw Mobile customer on a By The Gig Plan and have a received a SMS from Shaw Mobile notifying you of this offer. The 2GB of data may be used on the Shaw or the Nationwide network.

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Dec 7th, 2020 2:46 pm

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BrendanC: Member; Nov 21, 2018; 387 posts; 554 upvotes; Mission, BC

Dec 7th, 2020 2:46 pm

https://www.shawmobile.ca/en-CA/exclusive-2GB

Well I'll take one for the team...

CONFIRMED that just texting YES to 44400 will add it to your account! It says they will confirm the additional 2GB has been added to your account within 5 business days.

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:06 pm

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BrendanC: Member; Nov 21, 2018; 387 posts; 554 upvotes; Mission, BC

Dec 7th, 2020 3:06 pm

I don't see it as an available addon in my Shaw account, so I'm guessing this is manually applied on their end. It's a pro of 50% off the normal data pass, but it only lasts a month instead of 90 days. For someone who needs a legitimately cheap plan with data, this is pretty awesome.

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:11 pm

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Rogido: Deal Guru; Feb 13, 2012; 14250 posts; 4291 upvotes; VANCOUVER

Dec 7th, 2020 3:11 pm

So it appears you have to have received a SMS to qualify. And this is not rollover data. It's 2GB for $10 each month, automatically renewed and charged each month.

Dec 7th, 2020 3:16 pm

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BrendanC: Member; Nov 21, 2018; 387 posts; 554 upvotes; Mission, BC

Dec 7th, 2020 3:16 pm

Rogido wrote: ↑ So it appears you have to have received a SMS to qualify. And this is not rollover data. It's 2GB for $10 each month, automatically renewed and charged each month.

No, I didn't receive the initial text, I just sent YES to 44400 and it said it would apply it. It's a free for all.

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:25 pm

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Rogido: Deal Guru; Feb 13, 2012; 14250 posts; 4291 upvotes; VANCOUVER

Dec 7th, 2020 3:25 pm

If you already have a rollover data pass, I wonder if this would overlap, or apply after the rollover ends.

Dec 7th, 2020 3:25 pm

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stony: Deal Addict; Jun 23, 2007; 1048 posts; 1686 upvotes; St. Albert, AB

Dec 7th, 2020 3:25 pm

Rogido wrote: ↑So it appears you have to have received a SMS to qualify. And this is not rollover data. It's 2GB for $10 each month, automatically renewed and charged each month.

BrendanC wrote: ↑ No, I didn't receive the initial text, I just sent YES to 44400 and it said it would apply it. It's a free for all.

I just tried and received the following reply:

Sorry, it doesn't look like you are eligible for this promotion.

So, there is definitely some backstage filtering of the offer going on. Too bad as while the free plan is great, $10 for 2GB of data is definitely appealing.

Given that Shaw market this as being for their "Valued Customers", I guess some are more valued than others.

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:25 pm

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I RFD: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2008; 2009 posts; 983 upvotes; Home

Dec 7th, 2020 3:25 pm

BrendanC wrote: ↑ I don't see it as an available addon in my Shaw account, so I'm guessing this is manually applied on their end. It's a pro of 50% off the normal data pass, but it only lasts a month instead of 90 days. For someone who needs a legitimately cheap plan with data, this is pretty awesome.

So with this how cheap can you get voice and data?

Dec 7th, 2020 3:28 pm

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BrendanC: Member; Nov 21, 2018; 387 posts; 554 upvotes; Mission, BC

Dec 7th, 2020 3:28 pm

I RFD wrote: ↑ So with this how cheap can you get voice and data?

Unlimited Talk & Text = $0
2GB of monthly data = $10

So basically..... I wonder if the flankers will match this? Public/Chatr/Lucky?

stony wrote: ↑ So, there is definitely some backstage filtering of the offer going on. Too bad as while the free plan is great, $10 for 2GB of data is definitely appealing.
Given that Shaw market this as being for their "Valued Customers", I guess some are more valued than others.

We are both in BC - I wonder if it's regional for now, or if they'll roll it out slowly?

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:30 pm

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vistokid: Sr. Member; Sep 7, 2003; 832 posts; 339 upvotes

Dec 7th, 2020 3:30 pm

Is it possible to add this to the Pay By The Year ($99 unlimited talk and text) plan?

Dec 7th, 2020 3:32 pm

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I RFD: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2008; 2009 posts; 983 upvotes; Home

Dec 7th, 2020 3:32 pm

BrendanC wrote: ↑ Unlimited Talk & Text = $0
2GB of monthly data = $10

So basically..... I wonder if the flankers will match this? Public/Chatr/Lucky?

We are both in BC - I wonder if it's regional for now, or if they'll roll it out slowly?

Is the $0 unlimited talk and text nationwide ( use outside Freedom zones included)?
How about the data?

Dec 7th, 2020 3:39 pm

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RFDQ1016: Deal Fanatic; Jan 18, 2010; 7663 posts; 5160 upvotes; Canada

Dec 7th, 2020 3:39 pm

I RFD wrote: ↑ Is the $0 unlimited talk and text nationwide ( use outside Freedom zones included)?
How about the data?

Yes, everything is nationwide coverage (talk+text+data)

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:39 pm

#13

amyellow [OP]: Member; Jul 3, 2017; 284 posts; 346 upvotes; Coquitlam

Dec 7th, 2020 3:39 pm

I'm not sure if new activations can get this deal by texting. It would be nice and I would want to get my parents on this with some data.

Dec 7th, 2020 3:43 pm

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Rogido: Deal Guru; Feb 13, 2012; 14250 posts; 4291 upvotes; VANCOUVER

Dec 7th, 2020 3:43 pm

vistokid wrote: ↑ Is it possible to add this to the Pay By The Year ($99 unlimited talk and text) plan?

This offer is from Shaw, not Freedom.

Dec 7th, 2020 3:43 pm

#15

tomatoonline: Deal Addict; Mar 30, 2010; 2651 posts; 400 upvotes; Burnaby

Dec 7th, 2020 3:43 pm

good to know.

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:44 pm

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amyellow [OP]: Member; Jul 3, 2017; 284 posts; 346 upvotes; Coquitlam

Dec 7th, 2020 3:44 pm

I probably should have accepted first, but I just responded YES. Here's the screenshot.

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Dec 7th, 2020 3:48 pm

#17

Dennisrfd: Sr. Member; Dec 8, 2012; 862 posts; 510 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 7th, 2020 3:48 pm

how much of those two gigs can I use in the local roaming, when freedom network is not available?

Dec 7th, 2020 3:52 pm

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amyellow [OP]: Member; Jul 3, 2017; 284 posts; 346 upvotes; Coquitlam

Dec 7th, 2020 3:52 pm

Dennisrfd wrote: ↑how much of those two gigs can I use in the local roaming, when freedom network is not available?

It says the 2 Gig is for the Shaw + nationwide network. Not sure if that answers the question.

Dec 7th, 2020 4:23 pm

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stony: Deal Addict; Jun 23, 2007; 1048 posts; 1686 upvotes; St. Albert, AB

Dec 7th, 2020 4:23 pm

BrendanC wrote: ↑
We are both in BC - I wonder if it's regional for now, or if they'll roll it out slowly?

Good catch. Maybe it is indeed regional.

Dec 7th, 2020 4:27 pm

#20

leomon: Jr. Member; Sep 23, 2010; 165 posts; 77 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 7th, 2020 4:27 pm

i tried and it said i am not eligible for the promotion for some reason

Im gonna call in and see