Lots of hate on new plans, not entirely sure why, but here are the comparisons to Chatr
AUTOPAY PLANS
Chatr $40, 2GB with autopay, Canada Wide Talk
Public $45 with autopay, 6GB, Canada Wide Talk
$5 extra for triple the data, better voice mail, no zones
Chatr $45, 4GB with autopay, Canada Wide Talk
Public $45 with autopay, 6GB Canada Wide Talk
Same price but more data, better voice mail, no zones
Chatr $50, 6GB with autopay, US Talk
Public $50 with autopay, 6GB, US Talk
Same price & data, better voice mail, no zones
NON AUTOPAY PLANS
Chatr $40, 1GB, Canada Wide Talk
Public $47, 6GB, Canada Wide Talk
$7 extra for 6X the data, better voice mail, no zones. No closer comparison since Public does not offer lower data buckets
Chatr $45, 2GB, Canada Wide Talk
Public $47, 6GB, Canada Wide Talk
$2 extra for triple the data, better voice mail, no zones. No closer comparison since Public does not offer lower data buckets
Chatr $50, 4GB, US Talk
Public $52, 6GB, US Talk
$2 extra for 2 more GB, better voice mail, no zones. No closer comparison since Public does not offer lower data buckets
At EVERY SINGLE PRICE POINT Public Mobile has better value than Chatr, with or without autopay enrolement
The autopay difference on Chatr gives more full speed (3G) data, without it they have very limited use. Autopay on Public of course gives cheaper rates.
The only even remotely compelling reason to sign up with Chatr is if you are happy with 2G data service (as Chatr offers unlimited in zone data once 3G has been consumed)
*EDIT - Chatr does have 6 month account expiry vs Public 3 month account expiry, It was pointed out to me that people who infrequently need a prepay phone could take advantage of that or while travelling
*EDIT2 - Added non-autopay accounts for people who wanted to compare
So what exactly do you all hate on so badly?
*edit, adding in Koodo/Fido/Virgin comparisons for LTE
Koodo/Virgin $55, 1GB, Canada Wide Talk (limited to 500 mins)
Public $53, 1GB, Canada Wide Talk
Note the 2GB/4GB plans are cheaper on Koodo/Virgin/Fido as all are running bonus data promo right now
