I don't think the incumbents are going to price match this one. After all, last time they wouldn't price match CityFido. Wind really did their homework.
With only the 35 unlimited data it is actually more expensive for a BB with Wind then with the Big 3. While the data is unlimited I would rather pay less and use less.
Unlimited WIND to WIND calling (Canada wide)
Unlimited incoming text
100 province-wide voice minutes
50 text messages
Unlimited instant messaging, Facebook and MySpace.
That's pretty intense.
Note that the $15 plan has no UE&W option. It's basically there for people who use it occasionally after school.
Also, the unlimited IM,F,MS option is for Blackberries.
Originally Posted by Ninja_Squirrel
With only the 35 unlimited data it is actually more expensive for a BB with Wind then with the Big 3. While the data is unlimited I would rather pay less and use less.
Yes, that is a good point about these plans. Blackberries don't need much data because of data compression. Still, it's great for every other phone out there.
i might have to get
always shout
with infinite internet
didnt plan on paying $80 with wind ... sigh ...
hopefully theres more plans
i want ...
like 200 minutes
unlimited texting
500 mb of internet is good i think ... or 1 gb
for 50
hopefully plans become more flexible
bell turned me into a heavy texter because of the lack of day minutes. i send about 1000-2000 texts a month id say.
well see
This is currently available from Bell/Telus/Rogers. $50 will get you 200 minutes, unlim text/my5/double minutes and 500mb of data for...you guess it...$50. I think I'll have to stick with Telus until Wind's coverage stretches down the 401 towards K-W.
There's no point in getting $10 for 500MB if it's $35 for unlimited. It's practically gouging at $10.
And no, none of these plans seem to include VM, as Windsider included a $5 voicemail entry under addons.
Then I find it expensive compared to what I get from Rogers for $60 taxes in:
- 200 mins
- eve/wknds free after 6
- untld network calling
- 100 Cdn LD
- CID, VM, 2500 txt
- 500 MB data
A comparable plan from WIND would be:
- $35 unlimited province-wide calling
- 50 txt msgs
- $35 data
... it's already $70 BEFORE adding CID, VM, LD mins and possibly more txt msgs. Too expensive for my needs.
I would like the $35 unltd province-wide plan to include CID & VM and some LD mins, and then would CONSIDER paying the extra $35 for data. I'm not a heavy data user -- I would prefer a data plan that was around $15 for non-heavy-users.
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Originally Posted by SRG01
Another question: Why are the prices for $35 mobile data (including tethering) and $45 laptop data with the usb stick different? Is the mobile data going to be filtered or throttled?
My guess:
$35 with a voice plan, hence "tethering" - to your phone
You guys do realize that comparing retention plans to WIND's "surface" plans is unfair, right? I have a normal My5 with $15 "value" pack and it costs me almost $55 a month, without any overage. Switching to a BB with data plan would only cost me $15-20 extra that what I pay now, which means my LD + unlimited data is super cheap!!
And since WIND has their own retentions team, I'm sure they have some sort of leeway to entice Rogellus subscribers with retention plans to come over.
Then I find it expensive compared to what I get from Rogers for $60 taxes in:
- 200 mins
- eve/wknds free after 6
- untld network calling
- 100 Cdn LD
- CID, VM, 2500 txt
- 500 MB data
A comparable plan from WIND would be:
- $35 unlimited province-wide calling
- 50 txt msgs
- $35 data
... it's already $70 BEFORE adding CID, VM, LD mins and possibly more txt msgs. Too expensive for my needs.
I would like the $35 unltd province-wide plan to include CID & VM, and then would consider paying the extra $30 or $35 for data. I'm not a heavy data user -- I would prefer a plan that was around $15.
Well first off, is your plan a retentions offer?
Second, all of Wind's plans include CID. Province-wide and nation-wide calling exist for the $35/$45 plan. You must factor that in, especially when looking at Rogers' new local calling areas ( ).
Third, admittedly yes, Wind does not cater to low-data users with these plans. But Wind seems to be pushing the smartphone strategy, so that makes sense.
Originally Posted by ESTO
My guess:
$35 with a voice plan, hence "tethering" - to your phone
$45 without, hence USB stick
If this is the case, then... are there any 1700 AWS 3G modules out there?
I, unfortunately, fall between Chat and Always Talk. I'm sad that I'm still stuck with Rogers. The plans are great if they suit your usage needs, though.
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