How to get a better deal?

[Doggie]

With the new pricing structure, my bill more than doubled? Are there better deals out there?

[Th3Gassman]

Every time I try for the $19 or the $29, I'm blocked. Is there a path around that? 

It keeps saying "Change Failed -- please try again or use a different payment method."

Okay 

[Meow]

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@Rastin wrote:

If you don't need data telus has a $100 up front a year plan with unlimited talk and text for 2 years. So about 8.30 a month +tax

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Could you please provide link to that offer; I was not able to find it or what I found is 400min limit

[hairbag1]

@Doggie 

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/redeeming-public-points

[Rastin]

If you don't need data telus has a $100 up front a year plan with unlimited talk and text for 2 years. So about 8.30 a month +tax

[Doggie]

How can I use the points for payment? 

[Doggie]

My situation is similar. I don't need much data as I have another phone. But I want to keep my number. The new price is more than double as I no longer have any loyalty and referral discounts.

[BKNS27]

@Doggie 

I have my main phone iPhone 14 Pro Max on PM but I have 3 other phones (2 iphones and 1 Samsung) that are not on any carriers.

The 3 phones have their own number on TextNow app and each have their own email account. I connect to wifi to check emails, calling and texting. When wifi is not available, I hotspot to the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Nothing better than FREE phone service.

[softech]

@Doggie while PM charges you full plan price for renewal, you earn back 5% points and friend referral points back after.  So, instead of a full $7 increase, it is usually just around $4 increase after you factor in the points you get back 

For better plans, if you are on $25-1Gb plan now, they are offering a $19-1Gb for existing subscribers, this is really a plan you should change to if you are on $25

Also, PM has been sending out SMS offer to selected customers, check if you got one 

[funpig1]

@Doggie better than what?

[Dunkman]

@Doggie 

For existing customers, may want to consider these following PM plans:

$19/month for 1 GB LTE

$29/month for 10 GB LTE

$34/month for 50 GB Canada/US LTE 

$40/month for 75 GB Canada/US LTE 

Some of these plans may be cheaper than some of the grandfathered plans. 

For example, it makes sense for any old $25 plan 1GB 3G to switch over to the $19 plan.  Basically paying the same without the legacy rewards (ie. autopay and loyalty).

Other customers have look elsewhere, like Freedom, Fizz and Lucky mobile.