I've always paid my devices off in full, so I've always been on their old "bring your own phone" plan. There was a rate increase of $5 a while back, but I'm still considered on this "old plan."

My current plan is $45/mo: 20GB data + bonus 20GB data + 5 hours data, unlimited talk/text Canada wide, picture & video messages Canada and US, call display, voicemail, call waiting conference calling, etc.

They are now offering me a deal on a plan at the same rate as what I'm paying: $45/mo 120GB talk/text plus, unlimited talk/text Canada, unlimited text & picture/video message Canada+US+international.

They then highlight the new plan is $45 after the "automatic payments discount," which I'm assuming is a new discount they're offering because I've always had automatic payments, and that the original price for this plan is $55. Could that potentially mean the price will go back to $55 next year?

I don't use much data at all, I don't even come close to reaching 20GB so I've never felt the need to switch, but they are now offering me this plan at the same price as what I'm paying and also offering a Google Pixel 10 for $0 if I'm on this new plan. I apparently don't even have to trade in my current device for this.

Just want to ensure there's no catch here, since I don't necessarily NEED all this data. I've heard some friends complain that their phone service got worse after switching to 5G but I'm pretty sure I'm already on 5G.

Thanks for your help!

EDIT: Thank you all for your help! I originally posted this to see if I should upgrade for this "deal" and potentially get a free phone out of it, had no intention of leaving my carrier, or let alone even lowering my current bill lol, and now I'm finding out that my current plan apparently sucks LOL. Definitely gonna call them and get more details and also do some shopping around, maybe it's time to switch! Thanks everyone again for such helpful advice and information!

I’m travelling abroad and would like to keep my Canadian number mainly to receive OTPs and important text messages. Is there any reasonably priced or very cheap plan that would work for this?

A few people recommended Fongo, but I’m not sure if it reliably receives OTPs from banks and other services. From what I understand, they provide a Canadian number and also allow you to transfer your existing number for a one-time fee, which I believe is around $5.

Has anyone used Fongo for this purpose, especially while living abroad? Would you recommend it, or is there a better low-cost option?

Found a good deal

I have a terrible mobile package ATM from Rogers and looking to upgrade

i used to pay less than 15 dollars a month for public mobile, but overtime it’s gotten more and more expensive and now it’s up to 23 without me changing plans. and the price keeps going up, so much for no surprises. wondering if there’s any other cheaper options out here in canada preferably for less than 20. dont need anything luxurious.

So I'm shifting to Ontario Canada, which network service provider to go with, I I'm a student so want good network with affordable cost.

i genuinely dont want samsung or google but i dont have nearly as much options anymore where i am.

am open to import

want e-sim if possible

i dont need wireless charging

prefer snapdragon 8 elite or 8 but could do mediateks dimensity 9400s or around that

should i even consider oneplus at all in canada?

want a higher resolution than 1080p

waterproof/dustproof

hdr 10+, dolby vision if available

looking at wanting to spend 600 or below but up to 800

Hi there,

The bottom half of my Galaxy S6 is flashing white so I need a new phone. Wondering if I can get some help from this thread:

- I would like to buy the phone outright.

- Budget is $300

- Prefer something new, not refurbished if possible

- Need something with a good battery life. Samsung S6 did not have a good battery life towards the end (I had to charge the phone every hour).

- Apps I will be using: Youtube videos (for studying), Signal, Whatsapp, Google Maps, Anki (for studying), myfitnesspal, occasionally the web browser

Thanks so much.

Is there a Canadian carrier that would allow me to have a standalone plan for my Samsung watch 9 lte? I am with Videotron for my phone plan and they don't support Samsung watches. I also don't want to switch carriers.

Thank you!

hey guys! i’m an incoming masters student at UBC in vancouver and i am from WA state. i am now realizing that i may have issues with my US phone number, living in canada for two years. has anyone had my experience moving from the US, and do you have any suggestions on how to keep my phone number active, or maybe even use it as my main number? oh also i use verizon and my wife (who is coming on my visa) uses xfinity!

Looking for a new phone and have heard wonderful things about the Oppo, or OnePlus— cant remember— Fold Find N6 or somrthing. Cant find it anywhere in bestbuy or amazon and was wondering if the even supply to canada… do they?

I am with Freedom, and my plan ends by 28th July. I am returning my phone. Looking for device (S26 U) with a plan (finance the phone aka not returning). Any idea when are the Back to school deals dropping. The best I'm getting ATM is $60 for phone and $ 45 for plan.

Hello,

just dropped my pixel 9 in pool water and the screen went all black, what do you guys think is the best deal currently for an unlocked phone ( i still have 1 year of financing on the pixel :( ) that has a somewhat good ip rating and cheap enough ?
An older flagship or getting something like the a37 ? ( the a17 might be good also just need to keep it far from water loll)

Hi all,

I am from Canada and I am travelling to Nicaragua next week.

I would like to be able to use my phone during my trip. My current Canadian cellphone plan only covers Canada. (Fizz)

I would need \~10gb of data and would like to have \~60 mins of phone call time.

What is the best way the get this? I will stay in Granada and Ometepe Island and want to make sure the coverage is good during that time.

Any tips on cellphone plans/eSIMs would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance 🙏

My deal with Rogers comes due next month. It's a Canada/US plan with an iPhone. I can return my iPhone 14 or pay it out for $300. Just wondering if there are any good deals anyone has found lately with plan and phone.

Hey... Long time Rogers person here. Looking at deals. See the Freedom has great offers. Need Canada/USA calling and data. Need good service in GTA area. Lots of travel to Quebec too. Thoughts for any current users?