As a customer since 2016, I actively bragged about how good the plans were when the Rewards program is taken into account, and I've had a few referrals over the years. I was very dissapointed when it was discontinued for new users, but like many, it didn't affect me, so I didn't feel the need to comment. When that change happened, I essentially stopped telling people about Public. I no longer saw the benefit in choosing Public over other carriers.
Unfortunately, it seems, I've put too much trust in Public Mobile. While I intended to remain with Public Mobile due to the great experience I've had with the Rewards program, I have zero interest in continuing to be a customer under the new Points program. I don't want flexibility or contests or any other junk. A short term boost in data, isn't of benefit, and is nothing but a hollow jesture, as myself, like most people, already subscribe to a data plan that meets their needs.
This feels like a slap in the face to someone that has been around for just shy of 8 years. What hits harder than anything, is my latest phone purchase this year was centered around compatibility with Public, and affordability due to needing to buy it outright without contract. I could have come very close to my current phone bill without needing to pay several hundred dollars up front. I now heavily regret my decision to continue with Public Mobile, and had I seen this betrayal coming, I wouldn't have.
Unless this decision is reversed, I will be leaving and taking my family to another carrier.
