Launch: $60 Fab 10 - 6GB Plan

**VivienM** · 07-19-2012, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Furry Atom

That'd be pretty awesome if Bell would reintroduce a MiFi device. I know their old ones started exploding, but a USB data stick won't do much good with an iPad WiFi.

Why does everybody but me seem to get WiFi iPads?!?

**Furry Atom** · 07-19-2012, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by VivienM

Why does everybody but me seem to get WiFi iPads?!?

Because I had the choice between a 16GB + LTE or a 64GB WiFi for $600, and there's no point in having a 2048x1536 display when you can't fit any 1920x1080 video content due to storage constraints. I just tether to my phone all day, but a MiFi device will have better battery life than a phone using wifi tethering. Plus my phone isn't LTE.

**Paladin814** · 07-19-2012, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by WorldIRC

Did you read my original post? No term required.

Did I miss something? The only reference to term in your original post is "Receive 10% discount on the rate plan when going month to month ($54)" - Which implies a contract is not needed, but does not specifically say it.

Over the last 15 years I have been with Telus, Rogers and now Bell. Every time I have ever called to switch to an in market plan, I have been pressured to sign a new 3-year agreement. Perhaps Bell is different, but it is always good to do a bit of research on the forums to confirm what I should be able to get before calling.

Thanks for confirming.

**WorldIRC** · 07-19-2012, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Paladin814

Did I miss something? The only reference to term in your original post is "Receive 10% discount on the rate plan when going month to month ($54)" - Which implies a contract is not needed, but does not specifically say it.

Over the last 15 years I have been with Telus, Rogers and now Bell. Every time I have ever called to switch to an in market plan, I have been pressured to sign a new 3-year agreement. Perhaps Bell is different, but it is always good to do a bit of research on the forums to confirm what I should be able to get before calling.

Thanks for confirming.

It's been a long time since Bell had 3 year mandatory rate plans (Rack-rate plans) on the consumer side; that's why it's not usually a specific point of mention here.

**Palmvim** · 07-19-2012, 11:50 AM

Me too I get an error on the self serve site after changing for the new Fab 10 plan 60.

**WorldIRC** · 07-19-2012, 12:25 PM

^could it be due to pro-ration - mid cycle bill change?

**Furry Atom** · 07-19-2012, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by WorldIRC

^could it be due to pro-ration - mid cycle bill change?

I think it is. The rep was sort of...bad. Could you explain how it's going to work with them prorating my plan so it applies now?

**WorldIRC** · 07-19-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Furry Atom

I think it is. The rep was sort of...bad. Could you explain how it's going to work with them prorating my plan so it applies now?

Partial charges and partial air time on both the old and new plan to reflect the days used and unused. Should be a nice next invoice

I rarely recommend pro-ration for an entire rate plan.

**CoffeeandTea** · 07-19-2012, 01:30 PM

I just upgraded to this over the phone, and for some reason, the rep says it won't be active in my account until my next billing date of Aug 11? Is this normal for Bell? I've never seen it happen to me before in other carriers, as they normally just prorate it. Because if that's the case, then I might just return the phone I have now and re-buy from the store with the new plan (still under the 14/30).

**WorldIRC** · 07-19-2012, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by CoffeeandTea

I just upgraded to this over the phone, and for some reason, the rep says it won't be active in my account until my next billing date of Aug 11? Is this normal for Bell? I've never seen it happen to me before in other carriers, as they normally just prorate it. Because if that's the case, then I might just return the phone I have now and re-buy from the store with the new plan (still under the 14/30).

CSR does that to prevent billing issues / confusion. Ask them to pro-rate if you wish. Quick call to 611

**Sharky2006** · 07-19-2012, 01:41 PM

I'm torn about this plan... I have the $70 6 gig plan which has unlimited incoming, can I get the 7 dollar vm cd?

**WorldIRC** · 07-19-2012, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Sharky2006

I'm torn about this plan... I have the $70 6 gig plan which has unlimited incoming, can I get the 7 dollar vm cd?

Yes $7 is compatible

Sent from my HTC One S

**Palmvim** · 07-19-2012, 02:44 PM

Hello WorldIrc, it is the first time that self serve doesn't work after changing a plan and there is a few of us here with the problem. I think there is a bug on the system to read the new plan.

**WorldIRC** · 07-19-2012, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Palmvim

Hello WorldIrc, it is the first time that self serve doesn't work after changing a plan and there is a few of us here with the problem. I think there is a bug on the system to read the new plan.

Wish there was something I could do to help; but beyond waiting for the next billing cycle, all I can do is recommend opening a ticket with technical support.

**clewis4u91** · 07-19-2012, 03:04 PM

I opted for proration. You are billed a month in advance. So, you'll just get a bill credit from the day you change your plan up until your next bill date. Then you are charged for your new plan. It could zero out the charges if the plans cost the same. Otherwise it's not a big deal. You also don't get the full 6GB since you change mid cycle. So the amount you can use still varies as well.