topic Re: How to get a better deal? in Get Support

How to get a better deal?

Doggie — Wed, 29 May 2024 01:36:09 GMT

With the new pricing structure, my bill more than doubled? Are there better deals out there?

Re: How to get a better deal?

Dunkman — Wed, 29 May 2024 01:39:37 GMT

@Doggie

For existing customers, may want to consider these following PM plans:

$19/month for 1 GB LTE

$29/month for 10 GB LTE

$34/month for 50 GB Canada/US LTE

$40/month for 75 GB Canada/US LTE

Some of these plans may be cheaper than some of the grandfathered plans.

For example, it makes sense for any old $25 plan 1GB 3G to switch over to the $19 plan. Basically paying the same without the legacy rewards (ie. autopay and loyalty).

Other customers have look elsewhere, like Freedom, Fizz and Lucky mobile.

Re: How to get a better deal?

funpig1 — Wed, 29 May 2024 01:40:05 GMT

@Doggie better than what?

Re: How to get a better deal?

softech — Wed, 29 May 2024 01:47:30 GMT

@Doggie while PM charges you full plan price for renewal, you earn back 5% points and friend referral points back after. So, instead of a full $7 increase, it is usually just around $4 increase after you factor in the points you get back

For better plans, if you are on $25-1Gb plan now, they are offering a $19-1Gb for existing subscribers, this is really a plan you should change to if you are on $25

Also, PM has been sending out SMS offer to selected customers, check if you got one

Re: How to get a better deal?

BKNS27 — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:44:28 GMT

@Doggie

I have my main phone iPhone 14 Pro Max on PM but I have 3 other phones (2 iphones and 1 Samsung) that are not on any carriers.

The 3 phones have their own number on TextNow app and each have their own email account. I connect to wifi to check emails, calling and texting. When wifi is not available, I hotspot to the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Nothing better than FREE phone service.

Re: How to get a better deal?

Doggie — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:51:09 GMT

My situation is similar. I don't need much data as I have another phone. But I want to keep my number. The new price is more than double as I no longer have any loyalty and referral discounts.

Re: How to get a better deal?

Doggie — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:58:27 GMT

How can I use the points for payment?

Re: How to get a better deal?

Rastin — Wed, 29 May 2024 03:09:32 GMT

If you don't need data telus has a $100 up front a year plan with unlimited talk and text for 2 years. So about 8.30 a month +tax

Re: How to get a better deal?

hairbag1 — Wed, 29 May 2024 04:42:23 GMT

@Doggie

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/redeeming-public-points

Re: How to get a better deal?

Meow — Thu, 30 May 2024 14:37:02 GMT

@Rastin wrote:
If you don't need data telus has a $100 up front a year plan with unlimited talk and text for 2 years. So about 8.30 a month +tax

Could you please provide link to that offer; I was not able to find it or what I found is 400min limit

Re: How to get a better deal?

Th3Gassman — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:45:22 GMT

Every time I try for the $19 or the $29, I'm blocked. Is there a path around that?

It keeps saying "Change Failed -- please try again or use a different payment method."

Okay