Wouldn't Fido's 3GB for $15/month be a better deal this?
Tbaytel Prepaid powered by Rogers - $150 for 20GB with 365 Day Expiry
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It would be if it was $100/12=$8.33 (which it can be if discounted but unfortunately we can't rely on that)
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The discounts have been pretty reliable since I gave up my Tbaytel service. I can sell the tablet to offset the monthly costs.treasureseeker3 wrote: ↑ It would be if it was $100/12=$8.33 (which it can be if discounted but unfortunately we can't rely on that)
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I switched from TbayTel to Fido 4GB $15/mo. Then after a 3 months or so you can call retentions and they'll offer you 50% for 1 or 2 years, not sure if this promo is available anymore.
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The half off offer is still around. The 100% discount is gone. At the moment, it is $15/4GB with free cheapo tablet on 2 year term. Or skip the tablet and go month to month. I prefer to get the tablet, sell it and use the proceeds to pay for the plan.
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Is SMS still broken on the Fido 4GB plan?
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Yes, for the Fido 4Gb plan - SMS incoming & outgoing is blocked.
The OG Fido $15/3Gb allows incoming & outgoing SMS........only reason why I'm holding onto my 3Gb plan and not changing over to the 4gb plan...willing to lose the 1Gb for SMS ability....
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Just note, the $10 Fido 4GB plan (with blocked SMS) is BACK today for those looking to switch and don't need SMS. Some Free tablets too for 24 month plans.
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Click Shop at the top
Tablets
Scroll way to the bottom, you'll see $10 4GB data plan for existing monthly customers.
More info there, there are some $0 tablet if you sign up for a 24 month contract. Edit: Apparently not Locked to Fido anymore (post below). If you just want the SIM, call or in store only.
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Thanks Yup
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Are you sure that the tablet is "Locked to Fido"? AFAIK it is legal to sell wireless network locked devices in Canada since 2017.
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All are now unlocked....I sold mine...kept the plan lol, it paid for the plan for the whole year....why is this TbayTel deal even relevant today? Besides being Prepaid....it really offers no value.
For $120/Year I am getting 48GB....so why would anyone want 20GB?
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1. Because I only use less than 10GB a year and can get that from tbaytel for $100/yr with credit left over. I don't know what I'll use the credit for, maybe some year I'll have need to go crazy with data usage and can just use my credit on account with no extra cost
2. Fido still calls it a "promotion" rate which makes it sound temporary, not the "normal" rate
3. I already have Tbaytel SIMs and if I risk Fido and they stop "promo" offer, switching back to Tbaytel is going to be a PITA
So, Fido may be more attractive to a new user, but not so to a low usage existing tbaytel user
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GRAMMAR: The difference between "Feeling you're nuts." and "Feeling your nuts."
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GRAMMAR: The difference between "Feeling you're nuts." and "Feeling your nuts."
English is a difficult language. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.
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I'm exactly with you, in fact I'm using the $85 data plan a year, that's how little I use. Plus it can receive sms shortcodes unlike the Tablet Fido plan that SMS blocked.treasureseeker3 wrote: ↑ 1. Because I only use less than 10GB a year and can get that from tbaytel for $100/yr with credit left over. I don't know what I'll use the credit for, maybe some year I'll have need to go crazy with data usage and can just use my credit on account with no extra cost
2. Fido still calls it a "promotion" rate which makes it sound temporary, not the "normal" rate
3. I already have Tbaytel SIMs and if I risk Fido and they stop "promo" offer, switching back to Tbaytel is going to be a PITA
So, Fido may be more attractive to a new user, but not so to a low usage existing tbaytel user
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I'm also a light user, i have 10 GB that expires on August 7 and $87 in my bucket Guess i'll have to top up with 10 GB more in August.
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You have to add a minimum of $100 per year to keep the account active. That $100 can be left as credit n your account until you use it for a service (eg one of the data add-ons)andrew4321 wrote: ↑ Do you still have to add $100 to the account, to extend the data one more year? TIA.
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GRAMMAR: The difference between "Feeling you're nuts." and "Feeling your nuts."
English is a difficult language. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.
GRAMMAR: The difference between "Feeling you're nuts." and "Feeling your nuts."
English is a difficult language. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.
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After like 4 years, you going to still question the promo rate?treasureseeker3 wrote: ↑ 2. Fido still calls it a "promotion" rate which makes it sound temporary, not the "normal" rate
3. I already have Tbaytel SIMs and if I risk Fido and they stop "promo" offer, switching back to Tbaytel is going to be a PITA
After them throwing 100% off for 1-2 years at a time for the entire 4 years or so of that plan being available you still going to be concerned of price hikes?
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While they continue to call it a promo rate (and offer it to some people but not others)
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GRAMMAR: The difference between "Feeling you're nuts." and "Feeling your nuts."
English is a difficult language. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.
GRAMMAR: The difference between "Feeling you're nuts." and "Feeling your nuts."
English is a difficult language. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.
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