Because I was concerned about the signal change, I did make the switch to Koodo. Given my switching experience, if you do find that you have to make the switch to Koodo because you find the service degradation too much to bear in Winnipeg or Brandon, then I suggest that before switching to Koodo, make sure your current phone is on the list of approved Koodo devices (see https://www.koodomobile.com/en/help/volte). If not, note which phone you wish to use and either buy it for the full retail price from Koodo (Koodo gives a discount on its plan to compensate so the net price is cheaper than at Staples) at the time when you make the switch OR buy an unlocked version with the appropriate model number before contacting Koodo and ask for a SIM card when switching to Koodo. If you do not do the foregoing, Koodo will charge you a connection fee (currently $45).
Koodo did try to charge me a connection fee and after a one and a hour telephone conversation, Koodo did rescind it, only because I had bought the phone at retail price, not at a store, but online.
The plan prices are approximately equivalent, unless you were on the $10 plan or had sufficient discounts due to loyalty and referrals.
