One more time.
While I don't like this change any more than the next person, here's some food for thought. It comes from ruminating on the whole thing over the last few days.
Approximately 18 months ago, the most expensive plan was $ 50 - 55.00 a month, and offered 20 GB, if I remember correctly. Now, we can get 50 GB for $ 34.00 (for example). We got more for less. Separately, it used to be that everyone active with AutoPay got a $ 2.00 discount every month (Rewards system), independent of plan price. With Points, the comparable discount is 5% back, which, if you have a $ 40.00 plan, equals $ 2.00 a month. At that amount, both systems are the same. Referrals remain the same, so that's no different. Regarding Community contributions, I realized years ago that, if it takes ten minutes to post something that earns you a $ 1.00 (not guaranteed), you're getting $ 6.00/hour. I begrudge nobody who does it, but it's not worth my time. My point is that the Community Rewards/Points thing doesn't matter to me. That leaves Loyalty. Maximum $ 60.00/year through Rewards, now $ 10.00 via Points. A $ 50.00 difference per year, which is $ 4.17 per month. Currently, Fizz is offering 20 GB for $ 14.50/month for six months, then $ 29.00/month. I just read reviews about reception and customer service, which were less than stellar. Freedom has a one-year plan for $ 12.50/month, with an average of 2.5 GB per month. In comparison, PM has 1 GB for $ 25.00. I also keep forgetting that some of my referrals started out with Points, so they aren't impacted, which means they'll probably stick around. I don't know if it would be better overall to switch to someone else, because, once I switch to points, I will get either 30.4 points/dollars per year (no referrals), or 126.4 points (currently 8 referrals). It means that my discounted price for the $ 34.00 plan will be anywhere from ~$ 31.50 to 23.50 - for a 50 GB plan. Is it worth it to move?
