If all I need is 1G of LTE

[gmd]

People at PM have forgotten to look at the big picture. Less for less, when it's all about more for more, makes holes in your offfering. If I have my phone and want to spend $40/month and all I need is 1G of LTE, I'm better to look elsewhere

Virgin Mobile: 500 minutes + 1 GB + UNLIMITED Evening & Weekends from 5pm to 7am + UNLIMITED SMS&MMS.

KOODO : 500 minutes + 1 GB  Shock-free data + UNLIMITED SMS&MMS.

Too many brands, TELUS!

[jpar]

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@gmd wrote:

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@kav2001c wrote:

@gmd sorry but if all you need is 1GB LTE then Fido is a far better choice than any Telus/Bell brands

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I would consider Fido, but it does not have coverage where I need it - at the family cottage and the 2,5 hour drive to it for example. Rogers always stop short by a tower (from populated to less-populated areas) compared to Bell (in the East). Makes a huge difference. They claim to have the fastest speed, but they have far less coverage.

Simply compare the maps in Western Québec and in Atlantic Canada.

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You can roam on ROGERS-EXT (Bell), though..

[MoreYummy]

If coverage is an issue, then only Bell, telus would work for you.  

Maybe wait for public mobile to have promotion for their 3G plan.

[gmd]

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@kav2001c wrote:

@gmd sorry but if all you need is 1GB LTE then Fido is a far better choice than any Telus/Bell brands

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I would consider Fido, but it does not have coverage where I need it - at the family cottage and the 2,5 hour drive to it for example. Rogers always stop short by a tower (from populated to less-populated areas) compared to Bell (in the East). Makes a huge difference. They claim to have the fastest speed, but they have far less coverage.

Simply compare the maps in Western Québec and in Atlantic Canada.

[kav2001c]

@gmd sorry but if all you need is 1GB LTE then Fido is a far better choice than any Telus/Bell brands

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@gmd wrote:

People at PM have forgotten to look at the big picture. Less for less, when it's all about more for more, makes holes in your offfering. If I have my phone and want to spend $40/month and all I need is 1G of LTE, I'm better to look elsewhere

Virgin Mobile: 500 minutes + 1 GB + UNLIMITED Evening & Weekends from 5pm to 7am + UNLIMITED SMS&MMS.

KOODO : 500 minutes + 1 GB  Shock-free data + UNLIMITED SMS&MMS.

Too many brands, TELUS!

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[gmd]

I had thought about this. Although not good for new customers, it helps me (although not as good as the other plans I have for my sons - namely one $90 plan, and two $120 plans).

[Luddite · Accepted solution]

@gmd 90 day prov calling, global texting plus 1 GB data add-on equals $120; less any rewards of course. Plus, if you don't use the add-on it will carry over AND it will be LTE not 3G speed.

[gmd]

Given the referals I have, it would be nice to simply upgrade from the $90-1GB plan.

With the current plans, we're talking an extra $20 for twice what I need.

Not only are you pushing new customers away, churn will go up.

[will13am]

The less for less thing is nothing but another meaningless advertising schtick.  They said, it is difficult for one provider to cover everyone's needs.  Personally, I am not one to use the price match route.  That's penalizing the seller who's offering up the deal.  If something out there is a good fit and well priced, go for it.