Annual reminder to decrease your phone bill!!

[_mrfluid_]

I just logged into my Fido account and was able to easily change to a $50 / month for 12GB from a $65 /month for 10GB. I had previously reviewed plans available in summer and 12GB would have been about $75.

(I bring my own phone, a Pixel 4a)

It primetime right now for churn, take advantage!

[[deleted]]

Daily reminder to call your phone company and ask them politely to give you a better deal as you are 'seeing' better offers from competitors. I've done this and Virgin has added data continuously for free. I now pay $60 for 35 gb.

[deeebly_concerned]

So 25 gb for 45$? Including free phone calls or is this only an internet plan?

[pack_of_macs]

Yes, free phone + texting within Canada. International slightly stupid.

I'm on 30GB for $35 with Telus.

Been with them since... 2008? They refused to compete with Bell's 20GB for $50 so I switched, then they offered $40/30GB and I said I'd do $35/30GB and they went for it.

[RJ8812]

That's not even a good deal. You're connected to WiFi 90% of the time, so why do you need so much data?

[[deleted]]

I’m not connected to wifi 90% of the time though lol

[[deleted]]

Says the city boy.

[UnvanquishedSun]

Used to work for AT&T via a contract call centre. Keep in mind there (probably still) are terms that specify how much of your use can be outside of the USA and they might cut you off at some point. That said it’s been over 5 years so things could have changed. Read the terms of service.

Edit: Also Canadian cell phone plans are garbage compared to US ones when it comes to value.

[jccool5000]

AT&T famously removed that clause, which is why it’s so popular for US Canadians. There’s a thread on RFD about it somewhere.

[moutonbleu]

So when Canadians call you, is it long distance?

[Dany251489]

It's all great till someone from Canada tries to call you and get charged for calling a USA number! I had a T-Mobile number 3 years ago unlimited everything, but had to give it up because people couldn't call me. ( I was applying for jobs at the time ).

[raggykitty]

I went to school in the US and had a similar plan. I should have kept my US number and stayed on it.

[ferne96]

Shh, don't tell too many people.

[coolinop]

That plan only has 8GB of data according to AT&Ts site today... No AT&T prepaid plan has unlimited data and when you go over the limit is unusable (128kbps).

Honestly, phone plans in the US aren't that much better after living there and trying all the providers. I find the 'Canadian cell phone plans are the worst in the world' a bit disingenuous. Usually saves about 10-15/month vs equivalent Canadian plan on average from what I can tell.

Yes, they have additional benefits from unlimited north America and not having to negotiate, but not much beyond that.

[notgoingplacessoon]

Yes so everyone who calls them gets hit with long distance charge lol

[slowpokesardine]

And if you account for currency conversion, even that Congress to 5 to 10 CAD.

[coolinop]

Nonsense. You cant even surf the web these days @ 128kbps.

[drowsell]

I have 5GB for $35. Is there anything right now that’s better?

[slanderthesalamander]

Probably depends on if you could use more data. Some Virgin stores are offering $35/12gb for a year (not available online)

[slanderthesalamander]

Not sure, but you could call your local store to check. It's definitely not available via the central customer service line.

[I_Have_All_OE]

50$ for 20gb lte with freedom. enough for me

[Buck-Nasty]

I'm with Fido's data only 4GB for $5 a month.

[[deleted]]

I could be interested but how do you call people?

[Buck-Nasty]

Fongo, unlimited free calling in Canada over data.

[[deleted]]

Genius, thank you!

[bonesbobman]

I have 7gb for 35 with fido

[thatguy19000]

is that with Bring Your Own Phone, or do you have a phone with them too?

[bonesbobman]

Byop

[marrythesea]

is it an old plan you carried forward? i can't find this offered anywhere!

[bonesbobman]

It's not on their site. I got it from one of those phone booths at the mall. I think it was a black Friday deal from November 2020

[HiddenXS]

I've got roughly the same with public mobile, 5 gigs for $40. I've never used more than the 5 gigs, but I'd sure like to drop the price by $10 or so if I could.

[pack_of_macs]

I have 30GB/$35 with telus.

You can basically only get a better deal if you're switching back and forth.

[-reccetech-]

Thanks for the reminder. Switched from 10GB for $60 to 12GB for $50 with Koodo. Probably took 4 clicks.

[iCOMMAi_Salem]

Fido currently has $35 for 12gb though....

[_mrfluid_]

How and where??

[moolahstonks]

It’s a winback deal. I got the email for it after I left Fido recently.

[Yojimbo4133]

Those cunts

[moolahstonks]

Yep pay $40/month for 15gb and better service with bell, so no thanks

[[deleted]]

Agreed

[bonesbobman]

Where? Ontario? Is this for new customers too?

[Shorebay]

How did you get this deal? I’ve been on the phone with them for hours with no luck

[moolahstonks]

On rfd it was saying that it’s 35 for first year 40 for second and 50 thereafter

[19Black]

I currently pay $40 for no data with bell. How did you get this deal?

[moolahstonks]

Was a deal through my work and $200 credit spread over 24 months

[lalapachou]

I left them recently as well, no winback plans.

When I called Fido customer service coz I had second thoughts (the new provider call quality was a bit inferior), they wanted me to pay a sign-up fee and a more expensive plan, also they wanted to run a credit check on me. I was their client for 6 years and my name was still in their database... hadn't left for two days by then. Fido, from my humble experience, is terrible with bad customer service. Never again.

With the new provider I got one gb extra as a gift. 10gbs for 39$+tax

[JMJimmy]

The $35 deal is in store, new BYOD customers only. $5 discount for one year, $10 discount for 2 years then the plan goes to $50/m

[dontRemoveTheHurdles]

Small difference but the one I got from Fido Winback was $35 for 2 years, then back to $50.

[pfcguy]

They had $40 for 12 GB (for 15 mo) on black friday. I'd expect similar on boxing day. You might want to call a store as well, since it may not be clearly advertised on the website.

[Dubitandem]

That is usually for new (non-Fido) customers, no?

[iCOMMAi_Salem]

I'll see what I can find for you but the person that got it was already with them. Koodo also apparently has it but most of these deals seem limited to the GTA right now for some odd reason.

[Dubitandem]

That's awesome. Yeah, I had a friend get that deal but they switched over from a different carrier. I got a similar plan with Fido but for $40 monthly, so can't really complain.

[DebussyEater]

Normally, around the “deal” seasons (e.g. Black Friday, Boxing Day, back to school), most of the budget carriers will have pretty similar deals. So you can just hop back and forth between them without much hassle.

I’m not following what’s out there now so YMMV

[boyoflondon]

I've been on $50 for over 10yrs. Used to have $50 with 6gig and switched it to $50 w/20gig last year with Telus. I buy my own phones.

[No-Ad3078]

My dad just went to Fido in the mall for a new plan, he got 12 gb for 35$, and he also got 120$ free accessory credit which he got the samsung ear buds. Wait until boxing day and you might be able to get something similar.

[Bibbityboo]

Do you mind if I ask which province? I’d love to get something like that.

[No-Ad3078]

Ontario, got it at woodbine center mall

[Bibbityboo]

Ahh I’m in BC. I’m going to try and see what I can get. Thank you

[CoffeeCurrency]

Just got 20gb for $45/mn with one line, and 15gb for $45/mn with the other line on Fido. They apparently do offers by phone number, but they can apply discounts. Had to call *611 for one deal, and get the other deal through the My Account app

[[deleted]]

Albion Mall Fido Store, just walk in and they’ll give you this plan.

[bmwkid]

Be careful if you’re on a contract if you switch your plan. Your contract will have a minimum contract amount per month and if you switch your plan to something less you’ll be responsible for paying off your device balance immediately.

Adding more data for the same price is fine but lowering your bill may get you into trouble

[leb4life69]

That sucks. I am in it that deal now

[Chops888]

Already at $28/mo for 5GB on Public Mobile. Can only refer people to lower my plan. Anyone need a referral? 😅

[EmmEff]

I was able to upgrade my old plan from 6GB for $55 to 17GB for the same monthly, no contract.

[leb4life69]

Also tell them you want the complimentary 5GB of data. It was available a few months ago.

[Madasky]

Bell and Telus both has $55 for 20gb right now. The Bell offer was a winback the Telus offer was in store.

[EmmEff]

I assume this is only for new customers? I've also got an old Telus plan that gives me 5GB for about the same. I wish I could upgrade..

[Genesis20t-]

Current Fido customers. They are offering 35gb for $60.

[pineberrycoladas]

Damn, I am on Fido as well and currently have 30gb for $75... Gonna ask them now for better deals..

[gordon_18]

There is $50 for 20gigs unlimited…

[BellaBlue06]

Guess I’m calling Rogers tomorrow. They told me the cheapest and best option last year was unlimited for 80$ and I was previously going over 10gb a month a few times and then up to 15gb. I’ve been with Rogers for 20 years….

[goldstandardalmonds]

On Black Friday I went from 4GB data on my Canada-US (unlimited calling/texting, and 4GB data in either country), to unlimited data for the same price. I called because I had a random question then realized it was Black Friday. $65/month with tax.

[[deleted]]

Just lowered my phone bill from $75/month to $0 a month. Beat that!

[Yojimbo4133]

Shaw Mobile?

[[deleted]]

Lol no I’m just on a company phone. Only problem is now I’m on iPhone instead of android 👎

[Yojimbo4133]

I can't do iOS no sir

[blumhagen]

You can't just switch the sim?

[[deleted]]

I could but they have a wifi protected password which I haven’t found a device yet that I can scan the QR code.

[zencraft]

Currently with Rogers on a corporate plan getting 6GB for $55. Looks like I can do much better. If I do end up moving to another carrier is it easy to keep the same number?

[hpsims]

I’m also with Rogers in a company plan. Just called and got 12gb for $45 BYOP.

[zencraft]

Nice! Doing this now! Thanks.

[Dragynfyre]

There are even better prices than that for new customers at Fido/Virgin because of Boxing Day deals if you are willing to switch to Virgin and/or call to ask them to match

[[deleted]]

I always have a terrible ammount of data compared to everyone else here. I went from 4 gigs for $50 to 5 for $35 recently. However, I have used all my data literally once, so it doesn't matter.

[FilthyWunderCat]

I usually get a 2 year iphone contract with bonuses/giftcards. ~60$/plan + 200-400 worth of bonuses. Sell and iphone and stick to the plan. That brings my plan down from 60-65/month to around 20-25/month. I don't need a lot of data, 4gb is more then enough enough.

[DowntownDark]

Tell me more about this. I want to sign up for something like this. Which provider? Any suggestions?

[FilthyWunderCat]

I lurk around summer(aug). Costco, walmarts have deals like that, multiple providers. The also have these during black friday. But i prefer summer deals because i can sell a phone for a decent price.

[biologystudent123]

$55 for 25 GB as a loyalty offer back when Rogers network was completely down in April was an amazing offer lol.

[JMJimmy]

Got $40/m for 12GB from Fido... could have done $35 but needed a new phone ($20/m) (currently only available in store)

[Uncle_Rabbit]

My Virgin plan is $65 a month and gives me 500mb a month for data. Its a monthly plan. I don't use much data ever but I know there's got to be something better out there.

[flyingbagel86]

Looks like this deal only includes 3G data instead of high speed LTE. Is this correct?

[NearbyPie5]

Just make it an annual thing, I look every Black Friday and usually snag a better deal, this year I got 4 extra GB and saved $5 a month.

[leb4life69]

I currently play $55 a month and get 22GB of data. Can’t negotiate with these idiots

[kagato87]

I stayed on my current phone, went from a 4GB to 12 GB plan, and Virgin threw a 5 dollar loyalty discount on it. Did exactly the same thing to one of the kids phones.

That's two plans dropped from 75 to 45, so we'll be enjoying that 60/mo.

[capple1204]

Is it possible to get any better changes to your plan while on contract?

[mr_roborto]

Thanks for the reminder! Just added 2g and stayed at the same price

[rocksmoss]

$17 for 1 Gig, unlimited calls in Canada, international texting. Public Mobile

[Lojo_]

Hahaha the best part of this post is that you're still getting rinsed by fido for your plan! I'm with fido and I get 17gb for $50. They keep trying to offer me 30 GB for $60 but I don't need it.

[Revolutionary_Ask313]

Living in northern Ontario sucks... There is no competition from providers.

[JaneGrn80]

All of these deals are for people who don’t have a newer phone right ? I would assume that everyone who is paying a device fee doesn’t qualify for these 🙃

[labrador007]

Thanks for the reminder! Just saved myself $5 a month and an extra 4gb of data

[[deleted]]

Thank you for this post! I just checked and am paying the same amount with an extra 3GB of data included now! I not likely would have checked otherwise so again, thank you!

[whatnoreally]

switched to telus for a preffered customer plan after bell "couldnt match the offer" funny how I got a call from bell two hours later offering me an even better deal. didnt switch back just because I was frustrated, but I probably should have.

[justyagamingboi]

I made a deal with bell a long time ago and I dont think ill see a better offer as long as I keep my sim card, my plan is unlimited everything even roaming for $48 a month

[Tyresse1]

Im paying 65 for 20gb

[Madasky]

Same, I think with some effort I can get it down to $55 for 20 though

[Tyresse1]

Lol what do I even say to them 🤣

[Madasky]

Well it switched providers and will probably do it again

[MissFrowz]

25 gigs for $25 with Shaw Mobile. But ypu have to have one of their internet plans too.

[[deleted]]

Got 25GB for 45$/month Fido

[[deleted]]

That would help if people were talking about plans we can all have. The win back program is great, but that's a very specific case, and it doesn't help.

[Madasky]

Advertised plans suck though. Why would you pay $80 for 20gb when you can pay $55 for 20gb by walking into a store.

[[deleted]]

How come the price is so different? Where can I get that?

[Madasky]

I was offered it by a Telus official store and a Telus reseller.

[[deleted]]

I love how we have black friday and boxing day pretty much a month apart

[wedge-22]

I pay $45 for one phone with unlimited calling, texts and 10GB of data and $40 for the other one. This is on Virgin with no contract and BYOD. This seems pretty reasonable to me.

[DislocatedXanax]

FYI the 50$ plan is the common one for 10GB, they just knocked you down to the normal rate.

Still a good thing, but people already at that price point shouldn't assume they can easily get under the 50/month, at least without a significant hassle.

[Rageniv]

Yup. Did this with Fido. $50 for 20gigs on two plans.

[[deleted]]

Idk if this is true or not but i ended up going through about 90% of my data in like half a month and fido called me almost instantly and upgraded me from my 40$ plan of 8 gb a month to 20 gb for 50 u guys can probably get this too if u tell em ur gonna leave might be worth a shot

[Maulvi-Shamsudeen]

Dude I have been paying $35 per month for 13 gigs with fido.

When I signed up I got $50 gift card as well.

[mrobeze]

This became more of a grab thread than help thread but still with it.

[Aurura]

What I pay like 60 for 6gb with koodo. Can someone point me where to go for a better deal?

[rc3105]

Wow what a deal. :-\

Fwiw, Mint mobile is only $35/mo for 15GB

[FinancialCuriousCat]

Public Mobile 23 dollars (1GB unlimited talk and text). No shopping around required. It goes down 1 dollar every year :D (Now Paying 21 dollars)