topic Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years? in Get Support

Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

bsperanz — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:35:34 GMT

My LG G4 just died (infamous LG boot loop) and I've been with PM for 3 years or so. I can't really afford a new phone outright so I am contemplating changing providers to get a new phone as part of a 2 year plan. I do intend to return to PM right after as the service and cost is great. Upon my return, will my current rewards be transferred/recognized?

Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

hairbag1 — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:34:01 GMT

@bsperanz wrote:
My LG G4 just died (infamous LG boot loop) and I've been with PM for 3 years or so. I can't really afford a new phone outright so I am contemplating changing providers to get a new phone as part of a 2 year plan. I do intend to return to PM right after as the service and cost is great. Upon my return, will my current rewards be transferred/recognized?

Once your current account is closed / ported out...your Rewards are gone. You'd need to start over when you come back, if you close your current PM account.

Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:39:38 GMT

@bsperanz : There are lots of current, non-flagship phones available out there. Even somewhat older but still able to run the latest OS's.

Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

Triguy — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:41:12 GMT

Your account must be active and in good standing to earn and use Rewards. It cannot be in a suspended or deactivated status.

Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

will13am — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:00:45 GMT

@bsperanz , give this deal a check. B&H is a really reputable retailer. Their cross border shipping process is a breeze. It cost $1USD service charge which is nothing. Check out this deal. B&H will process sales tax to clear customs for the $1 service charge. There are no other duties on phones. For ON, it comes to $182 all in.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1636459-REG/google_ga00465_us_pixel_3_64gb_smartphone.html

I do not recommend buying a service for 2 years just to get a cell phone. The total cost is so expensive that it makes no sense.

Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

LurganIeUk — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:09:59 GMT

If you look at the contract pricing vs a similar PM plan, then take a look at how much more you pay for the “contract plan” vs PM. You will likely find that you are paying for the phone. Nothing is free. I would consider a second hand phone.

Then work on referrals.

Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

darlicious — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:42:32 GMT

@bsperanz

I just ordered the same phone as @will13am suggested last night after posting about it.....

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/Google-Pixel-3-XL/m-p/699136/highlight/true#M57035

Consider what you would be paying elsewhere under contract. You are already earning a minimum of $5 ($2 autopay+$3 loyalty) in rewards if not more with referrals and with regular participation in the community you could easily earn a $2 community reward =$7 minimum in rewards. The cost of the google pixel 3 is about $180 cdn. When divided over 24 months of a "contract" that equals $7.50 a month. Do your rewards exceed that? In two years your loyalty increases another $2. By leaving you would lose all of that.....find a way to cover the purchase. If its a loan it can be paid back in 4 monthly payments of $45 or 6 monthly payments of $30. Even the worst of credit card interest would only add $20 to payments spread over 6 months.

Re: Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

peaceloveandjay — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:43:42 GMT

@bsperanz Have a look at the phones that PM sell, they are refurbs, but great value, we recently bought my daughter a iPhone 8. When you factor in the cost of the phone being piled into your monthly plan with another provider, you do better to stay with PM in my opinion.