10-21-2016 05:58 PM - edited 01-04-2022 03:42 PM
10-25-2016 11:43 AM
@talkalot I wish there were longer term options too. I'd certainly go for up to 180 days if it saved me some $$$, I'm always on the lookout for a better deal on everything and anything.
10-22-2016 09:05 AM
10-22-2016 08:20 AM
I also posted to the other thread... see srlawren's message above.
10-21-2016 08:35 PM
Why did you post this twice, @talkalot? I already posted a number of detailed thoughs on your other thread http://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Discussions/Options-for-120-Plus-Day-Plans/td-p/76902 and then notice this one with a bunch of replies already in place. Anyway, please see the above link. Thank you!
10-21-2016 08:12 PM
I'm. Already saving $20 minimum compared to my last provider, and I'm getting more in a 30 day period. If I was still with my provider before that one, I'm saving $40+ per month. I don't see how PM could make the plans better.
Saying this, I'm single, use WiFi at home, and I limit my mobile data, simply because it drains battery power. I don't want to be tethered to a power source.
if I was in a relationship with someone, maybe we'd need more data, who knows. But even then, that's only $22 per 30 days, still saving big with PM on 90 day plans.
i could go for a 120 day plan. I think 150 or more would be pushing it.
10-21-2016 06:32 PM
Hi. This should be in Public Lab
Also, I have also brought it up as well
120 or 150 Days
10-21-2016 06:08 PM - edited 10-21-2016 06:15 PM
A good idea.
I'm not sure how well it would fit within PM's prepaid billing model. I think there's always some customers who will be billed for overrages on things like roaming, long-distance, and data. While typical accounting practices allow for 30-, 60-, 90-, and even 180-day "reminders" to pay up all amounts owing before delinquent customers get rudely cut off (and possibly referred to debt collections). PM's current model completely avoids all these details (along with collection/payment of interest, etc), which I suspect translates into less accounting overhead (thus more profit for PM and/or less cost for PM customers).
Six months or one year prepaid upfront? These sorts of timeframes are already occupied by contract-based subscriptions (which could technically be fully paid in advance, though they rarely are). These contracts usually provide the incentive of a shiny new device, which is something PM just does not do.
PM already offers loyalty rewards for long-term subscribers. Autopay rewards. Referral rewards. Community rewards. All applied directly to $ account balance. I already plan to stay with PM for a long, long time - I'd buy 180-day or 365-day plans to save a few more dollars in the long run - but I really don't think it's a viable notion for PM's prepaid MVNO business model.
10-21-2016 06:00 PM