Fido has launched new promos for its 2GB and 3GB Smart plans that include unlimited Canada-wide minutes, unlimited SMS/MMS, call display and circle calling, plus Spotify and Daily Vice subscriptions for two years.
The prices for these BYOD plans now match Koodo’s discount that debuted yesterday, so that means $55/month for the 2GB and $65/month for the 3GB plan, with overages charged at $5/250MB.
Not to be outdone, Virgin Mobile has also dropped their same BYOD plans to join the party:
If you were on these plans before the price drop, it’s time to call in and save a few bucks per month. Fido’s plans do not include voicemail, but Virgin and Koodo’s plans do, so that’s something to consider.
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Hey Gary, can you explain the difference between getting on the Koodo network vs. Telus network? Or Fido vs. Rogers? Are there big differences in coverage? If not, I don’t see why we all just don’t go to the low cost carriers.
Same network, no difference that I know of. The big 3 give you little extras I guess, like with Rogers, you get special NHL coverage. I personally prefer the no frills carriers.
The selection of phones are better with the big 3 rip offs: Rogers, Telus, Bell. They get all the lates iPhones, Samsung 6S, Edge on release. They also cater to business, and have bundle offers TV/Home Phone/cell services.
Koodo, Fido on the other hand, phone selection sucks, no 24/7 support, and somewhat limited features. No Rogers one number (wifi calling), No iPhone Visual Voicemail with text transcription, etc. But in return, you get a cheaper monthly bill.
Cell coverage is the same.
Also the big 3 have much higher data plans, like 6GB – 12GB plans. It’s the only reason why I am with Rogers, as I need a min. 6GB plan.
I’m so happy I switched to Wind Mobile and are paying $35 a month for unlimited everything. Granted it’s only a 3G network without LTE, but if you don’t mind waiting a extra couple seconds for pages to load, it’s truly great.
Problem is that it has crappy coverage outside large metro areas. I live out in Langley, BC and I have zero signal. The big 3 know this, so they take advantage to pillage and rape our wallets.
Ah, yeah you’re correct there. I’m fortunate enough to in Surrey BC just outside of Vancouver, and I’m right in the middle of the coverage zone, and I almost never travel outside the city area.
I’m trying to find these on Virgin’s site. Can anyone help?
Look for the BYOD section under plans
Thanks Gary, but I don’t see them there. Maybe they’ve taken them down already? i’m going to call and ask them. I was able to still find them on Fido’s site, though.
So, I was just told by Virgin that ‘they took it down early’. I pointed out that it said ‘until June 1st’ but was told, ‘well, it’s no longer available’ and that the rate for my current plan (the above -unlimited minutes with 2GB, but at $60, was ‘better than what your current plan would cost to switch to now’ ($78). I pointed out that Fido still has the ‘deal’ up on their site right now, and their reply was, ‘well we’re not Fido’. Finally, I said that I owned my phone outright and would be able to switch, so could they not do anything for me? ‘No, I’m sorry.’ Okay then…
Just had a sec to find the link
http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/plans/byop.html?itcid=CL:12
I’m not getting it there. 🙁 This is what I see…
What province do you have selected?
Ontario. And the guy I spoke to at Virgin said ‘they took it down early’. I can see the offer still up on Fido and Koodo right now, though.
Thanks for your help, Gary. I know I’m kinda late in reading this article anyway.