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Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

cory_c — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:32:35 GMT

Hello. I see the lowest mobile plan with Public Mobile is $20 whereas Koodo is offering a $15. plan. I'm inquiring for a senior citizen that if they had to use a quarter every time, they made a phone call it might not total more than $2-$3 per month. They don't use text and all calls would be local. Would rather they go with PM but if there's no other solution to bring the cost down, I will have to refer them to Koodo.

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

Handy1 — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:56:07 GMT

@cory_c Sorry public mobile got rid of the $15 plan even for those that were on it and did plan price increase so if you like the $15 stick with Telus or Koodo as they still offer it

adding public mobile dosent have any senior discounted plans like Telus has

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

cory_c — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:57:31 GMT

Thanks for letting me know.

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

Frank52 — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:58:30 GMT

Unfortunately, there isn't a plan that is targeted towards seniors. Public Mobile has recently abolished its most budget friendly plan so sadly, people on a fixed income or who rarely use their cellphone service might be better off looking at other cellphone service providers.

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

BKNS27 — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:58:34 GMT

@cory_c

You can go for the $100/year prepaid plan with Telus if you only call and text. I have friends that are on this annual plan.

That is $8.33/month.

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

slusagm — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:08:21 GMT

@cory_c Telus has annual plan for around $100 a year, check there

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

cory_c — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:27:24 GMT

Thanks. Yes, this is likely the their only option.

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

cory_c — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:38:29 GMT

I agree totally. Telus "Mobility for Good" does not address all senior income levels. To qualify they have to be receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement which the GIS threshold is $1,870 per month. With living expenses on the rise and the need for internet and a phone to connect with essential services frankly, it's shameful that mobile companies are not offering better rates.

Re: Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

cory_c — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:59:56 GMT

Thanks everyone for your helpful suggestions. I plan to look into everyone of them. Cheers!