@srlawrenwrote:
@kjmckenzwrote:
... There's literally no downside now EXCEPT that it's postpaid... But not having a contract/tab kind of offsets that a bit...
@kjmckenz here's my thought on the post-paid: I don't really think it's a big deal. Here's why:
1) As you mention, no contract is required unless you want to get on a tab, which is totally optional. (And even then, you can cancel at any time and just pay off the remaining device balance without any extra fees or penalties, which I think is totally fair).
2) If you're worried about data overages, the "shock free" data at Koodo should help to minimize that
3) If you're worried about unexpected roaming, just set your network selection from auto to manaul and lock it onto the Koodo network. If you're extra paranoid, also turn off your data while roaming setting.
4) If you're worried about unexpected long distance bills, well, the base plan is Canada-wide, but just be conscious of dialing numbers outside of Canada. If you like, you could use a data-based service like Hangouts Dialer or Fongo to dial US numbers for free, using some of that nice extra data you're getting every month out of the migration. For calls overseas, you can always use a calling card with a local access number somewhere in Canada to get better rates than whatever Koodo charges for them, or call your contacts overseas using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Allo, Duo, Skype, etc for free over data over WiFi.
EDIT: with the above mitigation strategies considered, really there are two remaining areas of concern:
A) Credit check upon activation. If you don't qualify, then you may be out of luck. Otherwise, it's a 1-time small blip to your credit score during the check, and it's over with.
B) Possibility of billing errors leading to unxepcted billings. For these, you'd have to dial in and deal with customer service to try to rectify. However, PM isn't impervious to billing issues either, looking around the community.
Note this discussion isn't a full comparison of the pros and cons of PM vs. Koodo, but more just looking at why I don't think the post-paid aspect of it is a big deal for most people.
@srlawren
Thanks for the summary. Good points.
Sorry to see you go too.
However, I'm staying for now, mainly because Koodo still represents an immediate price increase for me and I have no use for the extra data. Plus, I have a substantial balance from vouchers which I don't want to abandon. The $100 credit would not cover much more than the two prepaid months I'd be leaving at PM if I were to switch at this point in my cycle. Whenever PM announces their eventual price hike, I suspect they'll have another offer to switch and I'll re-evaluate my options then.
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