Shop Mobile Plans for a senior citizen

[cory_c]

Hello. I see the lowest mobile plan with Public Mobile is $20 whereas Koodo is offering a $15. plan. I'm inquiring for a senior citizen that if they had to use a quarter every time, they made a phone call it might not total more than $2-$3 per month. They don't use text and all calls would be local.  Would rather they go with PM but if there's no other solution to bring the cost down, I will have to refer them to Koodo. 

[cory_c]

Thanks everyone for your helpful suggestions. I plan to look into everyone of them. Cheers!

[cory_c]

I agree totally. Telus "Mobility for Good" does not address all senior income levels. To qualify they have to be receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement which the GIS threshold is $1,870 per month. With living expenses on the rise and the need for internet and a phone to connect with essential services frankly, it's shameful that mobile companies are not offering better rates. 

[cory_c]

Thanks. Yes, this is likely the their only option. 

[slusagm]

@cory_c Telus has annual plan for around $100 a year, check there 

[BKNS27]

@cory_c 

You can go for the $100/year prepaid plan with Telus if you only call and text. I have friends that are on this annual plan.

That is $8.33/month.

[Frank52 · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, there isn't a plan that is targeted towards seniors. Public Mobile has recently abolished its most budget friendly plan so sadly, people on a fixed income or who rarely use their cellphone service might be better off looking at other cellphone service providers. 

[cory_c]

Thanks for letting me know.

[Handy1]

@cory_c  Sorry public mobile got rid of the $15 plan even for those that were on it and did plan price increase so if you like the $15 stick with Telus or Koodo as they still offer it 

adding public mobile dosent have any senior discounted plans like Telus has