Do rewards still apply if I leave PM for a couple years?

[bsperanz]

My LG G4 just died (infamous LG boot loop) and I've been with PM for 3 years or so. I can't really afford a new phone outright so I am contemplating changing providers to get a new phone as part of a 2 year plan. I do intend to return to PM right after as the service and cost is great. Upon my return, will my current rewards be transferred/recognized? 

[peaceloveandjay]

@bsperanz Have a look at the phones that PM sell, they are refurbs, but great value, we recently bought my daughter a iPhone 8. When you factor in the cost of the phone being piled into your monthly plan with another provider, you do better to stay with PM in my opinion.

[darlicious]

@bsperanz 

I just ordered the same phone as @will13am suggested last night after posting about it.....

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/Google-Pixel-3-XL/m-p/699136/highligh...

Consider what you would be paying elsewhere under contract. You are already earning a minimum of $5 ($2 autopay+$3 loyalty) in rewards if not more with referrals and with regular participation in the community you could easily earn a $2 community reward =$7 minimum in rewards. The cost of the google pixel 3 is about $180 cdn. When divided over 24 months of a "contract" that equals $7.50 a month. Do your rewards exceed that? In two years your loyalty increases another $2. By leaving you would lose all of that.....find a way to cover the purchase. If its a loan it can be paid back in 4 monthly payments of $45 or 6 monthly payments of $30. Even the worst of credit card interest would only add $20 to payments spread over 6 months.

[LurganIeUk]

If you look at the contract pricing vs a similar PM plan, then take a look at how much more you pay for the “contract plan” vs PM. You will likely find that you are paying for the phone. Nothing is free.  I would consider a second hand phone. 

Then work on referrals. 

[will13am]

@bsperanz , give this deal a check.  B&H is a really reputable retailer.  Their cross border shipping process is a breeze.  It cost $1USD service charge which is nothing.  Check out this deal.  B&H will process sales tax to clear customs for the $1 service charge.  There are no other duties on phones.  For ON, it comes to $182 all in.  

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1636459-REG/google_ga00465_us_pixel_3_64gb_smartphone.html

I do not recommend buying a service for 2 years just to get a cell phone.  The total cost is so expensive that it makes no sense.  

[Triguy]

Your account must be active and in good standing to earn and use Rewards. It cannot be in a suspended or deactivated status.

[Anonymous]

 @bsperanz : There are lots of current, non-flagship phones available out there. Even somewhat older but still able to run the latest OS's.

[hairbag1]

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@bsperanz wrote:

My LG G4 just died (infamous LG boot loop) and I've been with PM for 3 years or so. I can't really afford a new phone outright so I am contemplating changing providers to get a new phone as part of a 2 year plan. I do intend to return to PM right after as the service and cost is great. Upon my return, will my current rewards be transferred/recognized? 

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Once your current account is closed / ported out...your Rewards are gone. You'd need to start over when you come back, if you close your current PM account.