According to an internal doc obtained by MobileSyrup, Voice & Data Share Plans have increased by $5/month on most plans. There are new 2GB and 4GB options and additional smartphone line add-ons have increased to $60/month (like Telus).
Here are the news prices for Voice and Data Share plans (take $20/month off for BYOD):
$80 for 500MB (was $75)
$85 for 1GB (same)
$90 for 2GB (new)
$110 for 4GB (new)
$125 for 6GB (was $105 promo; $120 regular)
$145 for 10GB (was $140)
$165 for 15GB (was $160)
According to the doc, here is what it will cost for additional lines: BYOD $40; Voice & Data Lite line is $50; Voice & Data Plus is $60.
These plans are include unlimited nationwide talk plus the usual extras. They will be available on month to month or 2-year terms.
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