Samgee
join:2010-08-02
canada
kudos:2 | reply to elitefx
Re: Bell now giving unlimited usage It looks like you're in London, so there are a few options for you if you really want to stop paying Rogers mark up. |
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 elitefx
join:2011-02-14
London, ON
kudos:1 | said by Samgee:It looks like you're in London, so there are a few options for you if you really want to stop paying Rogers mark up.
Just waiting on the CRTC decision this week on tariffs and to see Rogers response to Bell's Unlimited packages........ |
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The numbers are fine, my point is you can't compare discount plans.
I used the highest tier from each provider with unlimited usage factored in and highest widely available discount for each provider and rogers comes on top as always since they have the most generous discount. (for bell I just used their bundle discount, for rogers I used their still available 70% off for two years and for acanac I used $40 price for one year)
You can check all the math of you want but the point is for unlimited usage you can't beat rogers at the moment because for unlimited the only thing that matters is dollar per Mbit and rogers has that covered. |
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yyzlhr
join:2012-09-03
Scarborough, ON
kudos:1 | said by technocar2:I used the highest tier from each provider with unlimited usage factored in and highest widely available discount for each provider and rogers comes on top as always since they have the most generous discount. (for bell I just used their bundle discount, for rogers I used their still available 70% off for two years and for acanac I used $40 price for one year)
Not necessarily a fair comparison. Bell's bundle discount is available to everyone, and the 70% off at Rogers is only available to existing customers with more than one residential service. |
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Samgee
join:2010-08-02
canada
kudos:2 | reply to technocar2
said by technocar2:The numbers are fine, my point is you can't compare discount plans.
I used the highest tier from each provider with unlimited usage factored in and highest widely available discount for each provider and rogers comes on top as always since they have the most generous discount. (for bell I just used their bundle discount, for rogers I used their still available 70% off for two years and for acanac I used $40 price for one year)
You can check all the math of you want but the point is for unlimited usage you can't beat rogers at the moment because for unlimited the only thing that matters is dollar per Mbit and rogers has that covered.
Why do you feel that price per Mbit is all that matters. So if Rogers offered a plan with 1million up and down for a $100 000 a month, that's the best deal?
28/1 for $40 a month is an incredible deal for the current situation in Canada. Your math based on top speed tiers per Mbit is meaningless when Rogers top speed tier costs $226 a month, on top of which you need to add $100 for unlimited. Even with a discount, which doesn't reduce the overage charges, paying $160 a month for internet access is obscene. |
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said by yyzlhr:Not necessarily a fair comparison.
And that's exactly my point; there is no point in comparing discounts plans but if you still want to then you know who is giving the best discount at the moment. Also as far as I can remember there were some new customers who did get the 70% off while some people were rejected, so its not clear cut.
said by Samgee:So if Rogers offered a plan with 1million up and down for a $100 000 a month, that's the best deal?
Because you couldn't disprove my math, you have to use such a ridiculous example.
When you want to compare unlimited usage plans the ONLY parameter that you can compare is dollar per Mbit, what else can you really compare? The monthly cost means nothing without context! |
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Samgee
join:2010-08-02
canada
kudos:2 | The point of my example was that your methodology was flawed. Just because the higher priced plan has a better price per unit doesn't make it the better deal. There are very very few things a person with a 250/250 connection can do that someone with 28/1 can't do that makes paying for the higher tier unreasonable.
Your math may work, but the question then becomes is it really worth paying over $150 a month for something when you could get a very similar service in terms of usability for $40.
If you need 250/250 then Rogers is without question the better deal (only for now since they are the only ones who can offer that). If you need volume and value over speed, Rogers is the last place you should look. |
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Nice for cable users! And as usual those like myself who can't get cable are stuck with wireless (or Satellite - UGH!) and are at the mercy of whatever the ISP decides to charge. Certainly the unlimited plan is unavailable for us as far as I can tell.
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Well that's a question everyone has to answer when they decide on their internet.
I've decided that's it worth it because I can actually use the 150/10 for the kinds of things I use the net for. Won't work for everyone but at moment there is a ton of value in this plan that TPIA just don't have; for the low end tiers the TPIA definitely have value, not denying that but look the CIK and start for example their higher tiers don't offer the same value as the big boys do ie. Rogers. If the TPIA offers unlimited 150/10 for a decent price I will switch without a doubt but until then I have to stick with rogers. |
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elitefx
join:2011-02-14
London, ON
kudos:1 | reply to yyzlhr
said by yyzlhr:Not necessarily a fair comparison. Bell's bundle discount is available to everyone, and the 70% off at Rogers is only available to existing customers with more than one residential service.
Yup, and that's a major problem. I'm sick of subsidizing all the Rogers groupies and their 70% off nonsense. I say cut 'em off at the knees and make 'em pay full rates and give the rest of us a break on our monthly bills.
Drop the damn rates by 25% across the board........ |
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 HiVoltPremium
join:2000-12-28
Toronto, ON
kudos:18
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| said by elitefx:Drop the damn rates by 25% across the board........
ha. ha. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
Good one buddy thanks for the laugh.
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brad
join:2007-09-06
Etobicoke, ON | said by HiVolt:said by elitefx:Drop the damn rates by 25% across the board........
ha. ha. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH Good one buddy thanks for the laugh. He is always good for a laugh. |
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brad
join:2007-09-06
Etobicoke, ON | reply to elitefx
said by elitefx:Drop the damn rates by 25% across the board........
You're with Rogers and you think they are going to truly do you a favour.
ROTFL. I can't stop laughing. |
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brad
join:2007-09-06
Etobicoke, ON | reply to technocar2
said by technocar2:You can check all the math of you want but the point is for unlimited usage you can't beat rogers at the moment because for unlimited the only thing that matters is dollar per Mbit and rogers has that covered.
Oh yes, $62/month vs $152/months (Rogers). Wow, what a great deal from Rogers. Shit I should be switching to them right now.. not. |
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morph69
join:2001-09-03
Penetanguishene, ON | reply to TOPDAWG
might want to check acanac or start ... they both say that they service my penetanguishene postal code now... myt one year unlimited dsl with acanac is coming to an end and going to try and switch to cable |
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 TOPDAWGPremium
join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON
kudos:3 | yeah strat I'd just bust their soft cap and last time I called acanac they said they just had dsl in this area only no cable. Most I can get on dsl on my street is 3 down so that is a no go. If you call acanac and they can get you cable let me know. |
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I see a lot of Rogers is this bell is that. Guys their all equally just as bad. But the good news is Bell has a new unlimited service and maybe will be lucky and get it on Rogers. I myself need the higher speeds for my work and I'm tired of having pay $100 on top and if it's $10 or $50 its cheaper then $100.
So Guess what? Bravo Bell for making the first move. Rogers your next! |
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Rogers response will be
have three product bundle (cable,net,rhp) and you will get an extra 20 GIGS WOWOWOWOW amazing. |
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