New $29 Unlimited voice/text/data (for life) plan, and other changes

[mGeek]

Just wanted to spin off this gem from the other thread.

For those who don't need Canada-wide calling Wind will be offering a new unlimited local talk + text plan that includes unlimited data for $29/month, which will be priced for life (I.e. No expiry). Those who need Canada wide calling will have the $40 plan which will include voicemail.

Discuss.

[sable]

Can existing customer with a $40 plan and Windtab switch to the $29 plan?

[mGeek]

Can existing customer with a $40 plan and Windtab switch to the $29 plan?

Probably with $25 change fee and you have to pay the difference in Tab to the below $40 price. For example, Galaxy S III on WINDTab+ is $299, but on WINDTab it's $449. So if you drop below $40, you'll have to pay off the difference (449-299 = $150).

[wheaties]

It includes data for sure?

[mapleleafs89]

It includes data for sure?

Unlimited WIFI data

[Hahutzy]

When will this be on?

[OgtheDim]

Just in time for all the people coming off the one promo from last year.

[mGeek]

Even the current $25 plan included 100MB of data. It's possible there might be some new tier with unlimited data like T-Mobile. You already have the 5GB limited, and the 10GB unlimited. Who knows if they won't copy T-Mobile with their 200MB, 2GB, 5GB, 10GB tiers of unlimited data. If you go past the amount you get throttled, but never pay any data overage.

[Double_H]

Even the current $25 plan included 100MB of data. It's possible there might be some new tier with unlimited data like T-Mobile. You already have the 5GB limited, and the 10GB unlimited. Who knows if they won't copy T-Mobile with their 200MB, 2GB, 5GB, 10GB tiers of unlimited data. If you go past the amount you get throttled, but never pay any data overage.

That's why, instead of promoting gimmicky "unlimited" plans which obviously have a 5GB cap, they should promote tier specific plans. E.g. 5gigs, 10gigs, 20gigs, etc. That way people will know exactly what they get and won't get mad.

Anyway, I'm current on their $29 Super Smart plan (I think it was called) from last year. The only difference is the SS plan includes "unlimited" data & voicemail, whereas the new $29 plan (as you're mentioning) doesn't have voicemail. The only other thing that I don't have but would like to have is province to province calling.

I wish Wind offered a province to province option instead of Canada wide calling, because it'd potentially reduce the cost for the consumer who doesn't need to call any more than one specific province, I guess. I'd be willing to pay a lower amount for province to province calling, instead of having to go all out and get Canada wide which I won't use to the fullest extent.

Another thing they could've done is offer more plans between the $25 and $40 range. Honestly, the wide price gap is stupid; either you're on $25, or way up to $40. They need to implement $30 and $35 plans with different features and more options, for more customizability.

[Dave114]

I'm assuming that this is probably Canada-only texting included rather than Canada/US (or global)? (Does Wind's unlimited international texting at $8/mo also include US texting or would I need the $10/mo US calling + texting addon for that?)

Still sounds kind of intriguing - given that it seems that I'm somewhat likely to be in an area with Wind service but no Mobi service towards the end of the year... although I'd probably need to change my phone number as well at that point (which probably would require changing plans again if I switch now (?)).

[Humza]

That's why, instead of promoting gimmicky "unlimited" plans which obviously have a 5GB cap, they should promote tier specific plans. E.g. 5gigs, 10gigs, 20gigs, etc. That way people will know exactly what they get and won't get mad.

Anyway, I'm current on their $29 Super Smart plan (I think it was called) from last year. The only difference is the SS plan includes "unlimited" data & voicemail, whereas the new $29 plan (as you're mentioning) doesn't have voicemail. The only other thing that I don't have but would like to have is province to province calling.

I wish Wind offered a province to province option instead of Canada wide calling, because it'd potentially reduce the cost for the consumer who doesn't need to call any more than one specific province, I guess. I'd be willing to pay a lower amount for province to province calling, instead of having to go all out and get Canada wide which I won't use to the fullest extent.

Another thing they could've done is offer more plans between the $25 and $40 range. Honestly, the wide price gap is stupid; either you're on $25, or way up to $40. They need to implement $30 and $35 plans with different features and more options, for more customizability.

I agree with you. I'm in the exact same boat.

[OCZ]

That's why, instead of promoting gimmicky "unlimited" plans which obviously have a 5GB cap, they should promote tier specific plans. E.g. 5gigs, 10gigs, 20gigs, etc. That way people will know exactly what they get and won't get mad.

Anyway, I'm current on their $29 Super Smart plan (I think it was called) from last year. The only difference is the SS plan includes "unlimited" data & voicemail, whereas the new $29 plan (as you're mentioning) doesn't have voicemail. The only other thing that I don't have but would like to have is province to province calling.

I wish Wind offered a province to province option instead of Canada wide calling, because it'd potentially reduce the cost for the consumer who doesn't need to call any more than one specific province, I guess. I'd be willing to pay a lower amount for province to province calling, instead of having to go all out and get Canada wide which I won't use to the fullest extent.

Another thing they could've done is offer more plans between the $25 and $40 range. Honestly, the wide price gap is stupid; either you're on $25, or way up to $40. They need to implement $30 and $35 plans with different features and more options, for more customizability.

I like your last part ... you can't just have 2 plans ONLY and expect to be a strong player in the market ...

and they need to do something with their network so more ppl would signup instead of leaving as their ARPU is pretty much crap now and I doubt they can continue to operate with such a low ARPU!

[Oxygen.1]

When are these plans launching? Haven't heard of anything from my source...

[OCZ]

When are these plans launching? Haven't heard of anything from my source...

keep an eye on Mobilesyrup they usually post info 1-2 weeks before they launch!

[mGeek]

keep an eye on Mobilesyrup they usually post info after they see it on other sites like HowardForums

There, fixed it for you.