Talk is cheap, but data should be cheaper!

[paulie]

Hello,

Not sure if this is a new idea (did try to search) so forgive me if it's been suggested before.

Would there be any way to have a plan that would be 18GB for 90 day cycle (to match Freedom) but beyond that, would be great to buy Addon data at much lower rates.  The $30 for 1 GB is way too high. How about being able to purchase 50GB or 100GB block at a rate of $10/GB or even cheaper ?    The data should roll over until used up or account is cancelled/ported out. 

Thanks,

Paulie

[will13am]

I can't seem to locate it at the moment, there was another recent post about providing a plan with a larger data bucket.  Given the state of affairs with the lack of competition in Canada, it will be a long while before we start to see the "virtually unlimited usage" plans.  Look how long it took for home internet to reach this point. 

[Wonder_why]

http://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Discussions/Wondering-PM-could-bring-6GB-Data-Plan-Pro...

[Rockdaddy22]

If I could buy 100GB that rolled over forever, I definitely wouldn't need 18GB per days. I don't believe it would financially make sense for PM. That being said, of course I would love it 🙂

[paulie]

Wanted to clarify and provide addtional info/reason for request. There must be a happy medium/balance for data rates.  Certainly I realize the PM needs to make money (revenue/profit) to be viable.  I just think the current Addon is too darn expensive and likley very few are buying it.

I suppose I am used to "unlimited" data coming from Wind/Freedom, albeit with throttled speed after 6GB.  What I'm hoping is that for the times where extra data is needed (vacation, travel, away from home, etc) that there be a way to get data at reasonable price.   It's not so convenient having to drive get to free WifI hot spots at various locations (Timmies, Starbucks, McD's).  

Surely there must be a rate that makes it worth while for me (and others) to buy and a rate that Public Mobile can drive up revenue and make profit.  After all, if we don't ask, we will never give the feedback that PM wants.  

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/why-public

[paulie]

I realize this is not a cell phone plan, but great to see Telus is on the right path !  Bring it to PublicMobile in some way... https://www.telus.com/en/ab/internet/new/smart-hub?INTCMP=VAN_Smart-Hub

[paulie]

and here is a perfect example already being done. Please bring it to PublicMobile !

http://m.windowscentral.com/introducing-mint-sim-perfect-way-get-cheap-data-us