Questions on New Rewards

[VK]

How does the new rewards benefit users compared to existing ?

Do users have to register for this new rewards with the same email id as registered with PM phone# ?

If a user has multiple PM phone#'s, can they link multiple PM phones#'s for the new rewards against one single email id ?

[softech]

@hellopanda   Sorry, you missed the boat  😞

Yes, it was only couple days notice for the new reward systems, I don't think it was even one full week.

and yes, Autopay $2 is gone with the loyalty rewards, those are big lost long term

[hellopanda]

I'm actually disappointed that the rewards system changed. I was waiting to activate my PM SIM until the balance from my old provider ran out, but that happened to be just after PM switched their rewards. I really wanted the autopay benefit since it would make my bill similar to what I was paying my old provider but now that's completely gone 😛

[gpixel]

@BeachNBeer 

The points system is no more additional money if you been here 8,9,10,11 years or just 1 year.

It's simply $10 points each year. 

there is a one time bonus for being a long time customer. for being with PM for 6 years they would get 72 points for switching to the points program

[Anonymous]

 @Crissyls : It's likely a one way street. Not likely able to go back.

Edit: I see you figured out to reply.

[Crissyls]

How do you switch back to the old one? I literally just switched to the new points plan and am trying to navigate through it 😆 

[BeachNBeer]

@Zyl yes I know. Honestly don't even know why I wrote it now 😂 probably cause I breezed over your post and seen "right off the bat".. I don't now🤷🏻‍♂️. Sorry 

[ShawnC13]

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@makkahn28 wrote:

I am also trying to find out, if Existing PM Clients, if we can stay on the Now-Legacy Rewards Indefinitely, Or, If there would be a time limit at some point

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@makkahn28, you can stay on the current rewards program as long as it is offered.  I would never say indefinitely as in the past Pioneer plan holders did have to move to a current in-market plan, even though they were grandfathered for a couple of years.

[Zyl]

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@BeachNBeer wrote:

@Zyl  was replying to this post that you quoted me in.

 

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@BeachNBeer  But it was VK who was talking about the autopay reward no longer existing, not me.  

[BeachNBeer]

@Zyl  was replying to this post that you quoted me in.

 

[Zyl]

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@BeachNBeer wrote:

@Zyl  Yes new customers wouldn't even know what auto-pay discount was unless reading on forums or hearing it from a friend that is with PM. Was just telling. MAKK that right off the bat if they were to switch to point system that there would be no more auto-pay discount.

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@BeachNBeer @darlicious, I didn't write that auto-pay discount info.  LOL  That was a quote from VK.  

[makkahn28]

I am also trying to find out, if Existing PM Clients, if we can stay on the Now-Legacy Rewards Indefinitely, Or, If there would be a time limit at some point

[BeachNBeer]

@Zyl  Yes new customers wouldn't even know what auto-pay discount was unless reading on forums or hearing it from a friend that is with PM. Was just telling. MAKK that right off the bat if they were to switch to point system that there would be no more auto-pay discount.

[Zyl]

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@BeachNBeer wrote:

@VK  All the details of the points program is already live. You can see it by going to main Public Mobile website. Or login to your new rewards section. They likely sent you an email as well.

Right off the bat no more $2 for auto-pay with the new points program. 

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@BeachNBeer, for new customers who sign up with Public Mobile that is.  Right off the bat though, one gets 5 points which is equivalent of $5 upon enrolling in the new points reward system.

[Zyl]

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@makkahn28 wrote:

I am actually trying to get to the bottom of this, so to ask and get the correct info

Just not sure, if 5% is 0.05 or 0.5

But, also am hoping PM is trying to find the sweet spot that would not be conceived as wide-gap unfair

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@makkahn28   It's 0.05, 5 / 100 = 0.05.  It is 5% of your plan cost, e.g. if your plan cost is $50, your reward points at 5% of the plan cost would be 50 X 0.05 = 2.5 points.  Each point is equal to $1 dollar so your reward in dollar terms under the new points system would be $2.5.  

[BeachNBeer]

@makkahn28  Lol I am starting to get confused with your numbers.

The points system is no more additional money if you been here 8,9,10,11 years or just 1 year.

It's simply $10 points each year. 

[BeachNBeer]

@makkahn28 maybe that's for grandfathered plans??.... No idea.

One of my accounts is at $4 per month. Soon to be $5.

 

[makkahn28]

I've had this plan for about 5 closing on 6 Yrs now

So, the new 10 Points per 12 Months

10 x 6 would be, = 60 Points or $60

I'm assuming that it does not stay on the system in perpetuity, like how in Shark Tank, Mr. Wonderful's Version of Perpetuity

[makkahn28]

@BeachNBeer @VK , The rewards for the Loyalty was Capped at Only 5 Yrs, which is $3 per yr

Max I was aware, was $15 which is applied every time Bill renewal comes

Referral is $3 if on 90 Day per Referral

[VK]

@makkahn28 

so you benefit 7.5 against 6 from existing. But again.. you should also consider following:

Happy Anniversary: Earn 10 points for every 12 months you stay with us. Think of it as an anniversary present, except you don't have to get us anything.

i.e. $10 for 12 months on new rewards (vs) $12 for 12 months on existing rewards.

[BeachNBeer]

@makkahn28  

Basically in points on points program you get:

• 5 points for joining. 
• 1 point for every month you been with PM. (Then it is 10 points per 12 months. $10 a year basically. With old Rewards and a max of $5 loyalty you'd be getting $60).
• 1 point every month per referral.
• 5% in points on what you spend
• Can earn points for posting in community 

So really the only one that you're actually getting same amount in points as you are on current old rewards. Is the referral.

[makkahn28]

Auto-Pay Reward $6, $2 per Month

Just trying to figure out all this.

Better to try thy hand in Mathematics

[makkahn28]

I get $6

[VK]

@makkahn28

for $150, how much rewards you get currently? is it $2 per payment or $6( ie $2 each for 3months ) ?

[VK]

For existing users, better to stick with existing rewards program, even for users paying $40-50/month plans as math doesn't sum up to existing rewards.

[makkahn28]

@BeachNBeer @VK , Here's one such question

As my Plan being Grandfathered in, it based on the 90 day, $150

I pay $150

Does it mean 150 Points, or is it only 7.5 Points?

[BeachNBeer]

@makkahn28 It may be favorable for some to switch to the new program. and other's it is not.  Some might be interested in the rewards that they will eventually realease with redemption of points and who knows maybe contests to win phone,etc. Then of course contest are like a 1 in X amount of winning and just blowing points for nothing. For me the current rewards is best. 2 of my accounts the bill is $0 a month for last few years. If I were to switch I'd have to start paying for them lol.

[makkahn28]

@BeachNBeer @VK , Perhaps PM is reshaping the system, maybe for the better, But, what if in the short-term, like how any business starts from day 1, it's hard, but that in the long-term, It might be grand, If We gave it the chance to bloom

[BeachNBeer]

@makkahn28  You'd always have the option to switch to the points program in the future if it eventually comes worth it for you.

[makkahn28]

What if the % went up at some point, like how Inflation

Maybe that would generate some zest

[BeachNBeer]

@makkahn28  Have you read the details that displays in your account or the email?

There is not really loyalty anymore either....said something like they will give a point for each month your been with them. Then going forward it's 10 points ($10) every 12 months.