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Switching mobile phone service carriers?

Current research on the telcos...my phone is dying a quick death (iPhone X) so we're considering going up to a 13 as I don't feel the need for a 14.
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Waiting on Koodo to call me, and I'll be calling Public Mobile today also as per @nhoj 's recommendation.

EDIT: Updated following call with Koodo.
 

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mimico_polak said:
Current research on the telcos...my phone is dying a quick death (iPhone X) so we're considering going up to a 13 as I don't feel the need for a 14.

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Waiting on Koodo to call me, and I'll be calling Public Mobile today also as per @nhoj 's recommendation.
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Instead of just looking at monthly, I would add rows for TCO over two, three, four and five years. Depending on mishaps, most phones last in the ballpark of that timeframe. That analysis picks up monthly phone/hardware fees that drop out after two years and balloon payments.
 
Shocking how much competition we have.

In one day:
- BB got rid of their $300/line gift card
- all telecoms changed their iPhone 13 pricing from $20/month to $42/month

Ended up just upgrading my plan from 10GB/month to 50GB/month for less money at Rogers instead of Koodo.
 
Left Koodo to go to Rogers.

Originally paying $70 for 10GB with Koodo ($60 for my wife).

Went to Rogers for 50GB at $60 for line 1, and $45 for line 2.

Koodo offered me $35/50GB/line 2 days ago and while I waffled on it, the promotion ended.

Koodo called today and it's $38/50GB for me, $35/15GB for my wife, and $30 for 10GB for the MIL.

Looks like I'm going back to Koodo.
 
mimico_polak said:
Left Koodo to go to Rogers.

Originally paying $70 for 10GB with Koodo ($60 for my wife).

Went to Rogers for 50GB at $60 for line 1, and $45 for line 2.

Koodo offered me $35/50GB/line 2 days ago and while I waffled on it, the promotion ended.

Koodo called today and it's $38/50GB for me, $35/15GB for my wife, and $30 for 10GB for the MIL.

Looks like I'm going back to Koodo.
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No contracts? you can just switch every few days to chase the rate?
 
GreyGhost said:
No contracts? you can just switch every few days to chase the rate?
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No contract, and apparently there's a 15 day cooling off period.

Would've been nice to have the 50GB plan, but it's fine. We don't really need it.
 
What's the go to for used cellphones nowadays? It's 9:20am, and my phone is at 45% already with battery life. This is getting annoying.

Used to get/buy from my sis and her husband, but now that their kids are cell phone age that route has ended.

Don't want to drop $1000+ on a new phone, but I'm worried about buying used on Kijiji nowadays simply due to fakes and psychos.

EDIT: I have a sweet cell phone plan right now so not looking into buying on contract.
 
mimico_polak said:
What's the go to for used cellphones nowadays? It's 9:20am, and my phone is at 45% already with battery life. This is getting annoying.

Used to get/buy from my sis and her husband, but now that their kids are cell phone age that route has ended.

Don't want to drop $1000+ on a new phone, but I'm worried about buying used on Kijiji nowadays simply due to fakes and psychos.

EDIT: I have a sweet cell phone plan right now so not looking into buying on contract.
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Costco has new motoG's for something near $300 IIRC.
 
mimico_polak said:
What's the go to for used cellphones nowadays? It's 9:20am, and my phone is at 45% already with battery life. This is getting annoying.

Used to get/buy from my sis and her husband, but now that their kids are cell phone age that route has ended.

Don't want to drop $1000+ on a new phone, but I'm worried about buying used on Kijiji nowadays simply due to fakes and psychos.

EDIT: I have a sweet cell phone plan right now so not looking into buying on contract.
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If you have no complaints about the phone why not replace the battery.
 
bitzz said:
If you have no complaints about the phone why not replace the battery.
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Good call haven’t considered that. I’ll look into it.

Think I want to stick with Apple as everything in the house is Apple.

EDIT: well I'll be damned...

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iPhone X Battery

Replace a 2716 mAh battery compatible with iPhone X. 3.81 Volts (V), 10.35 Watt Hours (Wh). Compatible with all iPhone X models.
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mimico_polak said:
Good call haven’t considered that. I’ll look into it.

Think I want to stick with Apple as everything in the house is Apple.

EDIT: well I'll be damned...

canada.ifixit.com

iPhone X Battery

Replace a 2716 mAh battery compatible with iPhone X. 3.81 Volts (V), 10.35 Watt Hours (Wh). Compatible with all iPhone X models.
canada.ifixit.com canada.ifixit.com
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Not that hard to replace as well, I’ve done it many times on iPhone X.
 
Btw, Apple will charge you $119 parts+service and I personally would recommend to go that route, as it’s the only source of original batteries, others can be a hit and miss.
 
On the iPhone 13 vs 14 decision, keep in mind that the iPhone 14 has the emergency satellite SOS feature.

If you regularly ride/travel in places with weak or no cellphone service, this can literally be a lifesaver.

www.vancouverisawesome.com

First use of Apple Emergency SOS in B.C. may have saved two lives

Two women stranded in the wilderness near McBride used the new satellite technology to contact search and rescue
www.vancouverisawesome.com www.vancouverisawesome.com

www.macrumors.com

iPhone 14 Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite Lead Rescuers to Car That Fell Into Remote Canyon

Two people involved in a serious accident that occurred yesterday afternoon were rescued and located through new features available on the latest...
www.macrumors.com www.macrumors.com

I'm looking at satellite communication options for our James Bay trip this summer (hopefully) and I do wish I had an iPhone 14....but I'm still using a 12 and didn't want to upgrade this year as I'm waiting for USB-C to make it to the iPhone this year on the 15.
 
PrivatePilot said:
On the iPhone 13 vs 14 decision, keep in mind that the iPhone 14 has the emergency satellite SOS feature.

If you regularly ride/travel in places with weak or no cellphone service, this can literally be a lifesaver.

www.vancouverisawesome.com

First use of Apple Emergency SOS in B.C. may have saved two lives

Two women stranded in the wilderness near McBride used the new satellite technology to contact search and rescue
www.vancouverisawesome.com www.vancouverisawesome.com

www.macrumors.com

iPhone 14 Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite Lead Rescuers to Car That Fell Into Remote Canyon

Two people involved in a serious accident that occurred yesterday afternoon were rescued and located through new features available on the latest...
www.macrumors.com www.macrumors.com

I'm looking at satellite communication options for our James Bay trip this summer (hopefully) and I do wish I had an iPhone 14....but I'm still using a 12 and didn't want to upgrade this year as I'm waiting for USB-C to make it to the iPhone this year on the 15.
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Wow! Didn’t even know that feature existed.

In all honesty I could just buy the damn 14 and pay it down in 4-6 months and be done with looking for a phone considering it’s available with 0% interest for 24 months.
 
mimico_polak said:
Wow! Didn’t even know that feature existed.

In all honesty I could just buy the damn 14 and pay it down in 4-6 months and be done with looking for a phone considering it’s available with 0% interest for 24 months.
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And you'll have a phone that will still receive 100% support for a solid 6-7 years., and for critical security updates, probably well into the 2030's.

www.makeuseof.com

Apple Still Offers Security Updates to Devices That Are Almost 10 Years Old

Apple continues to lead the industry in terms of software support. Where do other brands stand, and will they catch up?
www.makeuseof.com www.makeuseof.com

And if you end up in a ditch somewhere in the middle of nowhere with no cell service after a wreck, it could save your life.

Win win to me.
 
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