@marcnoel wrote:
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?
Only you can decide really. Honestly if I were you, then I would definitely stay until May, to take advantage of your current rewards. You have nothing to lose by doing that. Competitors aren't going away so...
In the meantime, Telus / PM may make some more changes to their ideas, which might turn out to be positive. Again wait until May to see.
In the meantime, you can continue to look around, ask family, friends, search the web for customer reviews of companies you think you might be interested in.
Sometimes, it's better to stay with the devil you know, than to be cheeky with one you don't... or something like that?? How does that go again? Oh holy cow, it after midnight!
Yogourt or no yogourt? Oh wth, yogourt it is! Goodnight all, stay safe, try to be good. o/
