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Chatr matching PM now

Respublica — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:18:58 GMT

I just receievd an offer from Chatr, offering exactly same plan. 4.5 GB data for 40. Linited time offer. I was long time FIDO and Freedom client in the past. However I am now happy with PM after 2 weeks experience. Signal better even underground P1 and P2 signal still OK.

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MacMe — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:26:30 GMT

Glad your happy with Public Mobile. Plus PM's reward system is awesome!

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Haiggy — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:34:39 GMT

Good to see PM making an impact on the mobility space!

@Respublica wrote:
I just receievd an offer from Chatr, offering exactly same plan. 4.5 GB data for 40. Linited time offer. I was long time FIDO and Freedom client in the past. However I am now happy with PM after 2 weeks experience. Signal better even underground P1 and P2 signal still OK.

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Respublica — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:53:22 GMT

@MacMe

yes, the reward system for LOYALTY is great. I also like ther idea of doing everything self serve. Great community too!

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closng — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:39:37 GMT

@Respublica wrote:
@MacMe
yes, the reward system for LOYALTY is great. I also like ther idea of doing everything self serve. Great comminity too!

Also need to keep in mind that Chatr's data is the inferior "true" 3G speeds network whereas with Public Mobile, you get LTE network throttled to 3G speeds, which has better latenc 🙂

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Acekiller — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:42:41 GMT

how did you get the offer? in store?

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Respublica — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:55:23 GMT

@Acekiller

I got the offer as SMS text. I wonder if they all former clients in their database

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Respublica — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:57:21 GMT

@closng

I am not technically savvy to know that, thank you. So there are different types of 3G, not all 3G are equal. Some are better than others

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closng — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:01:17 GMT

@Respublica wrote:
@closng
I am not technically savvy to know that, thank you. So there are different types of 3G, not all 3G are equal. Some are better than others

That's correct, Public Mobile's 3G is actually LTE (4G) network in disguise, slowed down to 3G speeds 🙂

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Anonymous — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:02:48 GMT

@Respublica wrote:
@closng
I am not technically savvy to know that, thank you. So there are different types of 3G, not all 3G are equal. Some are better than others

With Public Mobile you're connecting with 4G LTE but they throttle it down to so-called 3G speed and call it 3G. But it's really 4G...just intentionally slower.

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popping — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:02:51 GMT

Chatr 3g is slooooooooooooow.

Chatr is zone based. Roaming charge on highway.

PM is much much better.

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horemansus — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:02:59 GMT

@Respublica wrote:
@closng
I am not technically savvy to know that, thank you. So there are different types of 3G, not all 3G are equal. Some are better than others
IT IS IN THE DETAILS:\

if you set yopur phone to LTE you will get throttled to 3Mb/s .. all most of us will ever need.
If you set your phone to 3G only, you will likely get 10 or 11 Mb/s, with slightly worse pings, and lower upload.
YMMV

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horemansus — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:04:14 GMT

@popping wrote:
Chatr 3g is slooooooooooooow.
Chatr is zone based. Roaming charge on highway.
PM is much much better.

I second that.

No zones + no extra fees.

Throttled LTE works just fine for the majority of us.

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Respublica — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:06:08 GMT

@horemansus

wow, more hot tips. I have to see my setting and check what I set. LTE or 3G. Will experiment first

Thanks a lot

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horemansus — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:10:46 GMT

@Acekiller wrote:
how did you get the offer? in store?

It is on the web pages clearly.

Requires automatic payment.

Note that only Public Mobile has a rewards system!

AND no zones, so no extra fees as you travel in Canada

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chatrmobile says: (on the web)

Auto-pay plans offer the convenience of automatic payments charged to your pre-authorized credit card each month. It's one less thing to worry about and there are no monthly bills. Choose your plan below to get started.

TALK, TEXT & DATA PLANS (IN-ZONE)

$50Per Month

6 GB + Bonus 500 MB at 3G speed

Unlimited Canada/US Talk & International Text

-Details

INCLUDES

Unlimited in-zone Canada/US Talk
Unlimited in-zone Text to Canada,
US & International
6 GB at 3G speed. Continue using data at a reduced speed until your next Anniversary Date.
Auto-pay offer: Bonus 500 MB data at 3G speed/month
International Talk Saver
Voicemail

In-zone Data Management Policy

BONUS DATA OFFER. This offer includes 2 GB of bonus data at 3G speed in addition to the 4 GB already included in the plan. Offer available for a limited time and subject to change without notice.

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Respublica — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:11:17 GMT

Hi all

checking my setting: in Android O

options are;

GSM/WCDMA/LTE

GSM/WCDMA

WCDMA only

GSM only

No 3G and LTE

Should I choose the first one?

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popping — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:12:38 GMT

@Respublica wrote:
@horemansus
wow, more hot tips. I have to see my setting and check what I set. LTE or 3G. Will experiment first

Thanks a lot

Don't do speed test... Just browsing - okay, 1 short video to test it. Don't waste your monthly data quota by doing speed test.

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awong_snow — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:15:14 GMT

@Respublica

WCDMA only = 3G

https://www.quora.com/Mobile-Phones-What-is-the-difference-between-GSM-WCDMA-CDMA-and-UMTS-SIM-slots

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Respublica — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:15:39 GMT

@popping

thank you for your reminder. That's good to know... I am OK with the throttled 3G speed

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Respublica — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:16:55 GMT

@awong_snow

so I guess the LTE option is the first one on the list?