[wasabisashimi]

[Elect] [Merged] VAN: BB/virgin $29 for the $39 plan for port in customers from Rogers/Fido - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merged-van-bb-virgin-29-39-plan-port-customers-rogers-fido-1352721/)

$39 plan with $10 port-in credit for 24 month. This make it $29 for 2 years.

My spouse's plan is up in 3 month, I am thinking about just paying the ECF ($20/month, minimum $120?) and swap to virgin.

I already own S3

Tell me if its worth it, I must to get N4 $99 for this deal (according to bestbuy mobile, new phone activation only), I can just flip the N4 for $300 and keep my S3 unlocked to virgin.

Best plan rogers can offer is $45 with 1000mins, all unlmted 6pm/wkn, 500mb, cid/VM, ulm text/pic/video.. (3yrs term) plus S4 $199 extra

Does virgin charge other fees? like 911, government regulatory fee. etc? or is it just $29 plus tax?

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[m3thods]

I think I'm going to go through with this tomorrow.

For me to cancel from Rogers is $230. In the remaining time of my contract, I'd actually save $180. I'll just take the $50 as a "get out of contract" fee.

However I chatted with the BB Mobile guy in Metro, and he said it's month to month (and you don't have to buy a phone). I'll verify again tomorrow when I go through the process.

[FerrariEnzo]

I dont think they would offer that plan on a month-month... I think only if you sign on for 2 years...

[jeedee]

interesting... im with Rogers with only 3 months left as well

$125 to cancel

let me know how it goes
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[jeedee]

I dont think they would offer that plan on a month-month... I think only if you sign on for 2 years...

There's no contracts with Virgin so you wouldn't be "signing up for a 2 year contract"

The 2 years means you'll be getting that plan for 2 years, and would be able to cancel any time with Virgin; as long as the phone tab is paid off.

(this is all according to the rfd forum)

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OP if you're planning to get the Nexus4; its actually $99 for the phone + $150 tab.

You would be able to flip the phone on Craigslist for $300 and pay off that tab in the end.

I think i'll be cancelling with Rogers and going with this method. Virgin which is essentially Bell which is essentially Bell/Telus/Koodo 4G/LTE network. They all share the same network.

[wasabisashimi]

I realize Virgin doesn't clear your tab after 3 years, and it continues on unless you pay it off, unlike Fido tab24 or Wind mobile that clear your tab after 2 yrs of staying with them.

[m3thods]

So I didn't end up doing it because you are required to buy a phone that I don't need or have time to sell. Otherwise, I would've eaten up the small loss cancelling to have the ability to pay 29 a month for 2 years.

[m3thods]

Just thought I'd bump this with my experience.

So I ended up going through with it after a brutal call with Rogers regarding retention plans.

Anyways if you go by the book, in order to qualify for the port credit, you must:


get a Gold Plan
buy and activate a phone (there's no activation fee, and don't have to pay for the sim card)


In addition to those requirements, other (pricing) information is as follows:


The phone I got (N4) is $99 plus a $300 tab for the Gold Plans
There's technically no $50 bb gc with the Gold Plans


So after all that, the employee that helped me figured out a way to maximize savings by signing up for a Silver Plan first (which is $150 upfront for the N4 but a $150 tab), and you get the gift card from Best Buy. After activating the plan, he just called and upgraded to the Gold Plan, and wrote everything down on my invoice in case anything goes awry.

So in total, I paid $150+tax up front for an N4, and left with a $50 gift card, $150 tab, and $29 plan. I also plan on selling my N4 to recoup some of the costs as I'm still really happy with my S3. I got this done at the Metrotown BB Mobile Shop. Great customer service.

[wasabisashimi]

I will throw in what i did,

I port over at surrey bestbuy, I paid $49.99 for N4 and got a 50$ gift card back. The mobile guy signed me up straight with Gold Plan for $29. I got a LTE microsim and there is not charge on that and also no activation fee.

So i walked out of there spending $56 dollars for N4 with $300 supertab on my account.
I sold the N4 for $300, and has a gift card for $50.

I have heard better story about metrotown bestbuy giving out $125 gift card.

There is a secondary option of taking a 10%discount on the gold plan $39 if you use your own device. But that way you won't get the -$10 credit.

PS. Virgin really aren't marketing this deal very well. The Bestbuy staff only found out through me asking them about it, and he had to dig through a bunch of paper from staff training. No one in bestbuy is signing up with virgin when i was there. I saw 2 people locked into rogers new contract for a $59 plan and 1 fido tab29 $39 plan..

[bcrdukes]

^
Probably because the kickbacks from Virgin Mobile aren't that great.

[FerrariEnzo]

I was really thinking about it..

but Im also thinking about the whole Wind sale thing... if Verizon can get it, I dont want to loose my unlimited plan.. but their data speed and coverage/signal is very weak... arg!!!
Im thinking maybe I can tough it out for another 6months and take a gamble things will turn out good...

[m3thods]

About Verizon:

Even if all goes well and they take over Wind, that doesn't mean that they'll start building towers to increase service quality in Canada's metro areas, let alone do all that in 6 months.

Just my 2 cents. I'm assuming you're not covered with 600mb, but keep in mind that the $10 credit applies to their 50/60 dollar Gold Plans as well.

[FerrariEnzo]

I dont expect verizon to build out HSPA AWS or even fix it.. heck even if I was operating verizon, I would waste money on it... but Im just hoping they will grandfather the unlimited plans when they roll out their LTE network :thumbs:
But I dont expect that until late 2014... thats why I said I will wait and see whats going to happen at the end of the year.. you dont know who will take over

[m3thods]

I'm assuming in your particular case that Wind's reception and signal strength aren't as bad as what people say.

I'm not too familar with how everything works, but wouldn't their theoretical LTE network just use a different frequency band on their already-existing towers?

Unlimited LTE is fine and dandy, assuming the network is more or less reliable. The latter point, however, I've yet to see from either Wind or Mobo.

I'm not trying to pick an argument with you. Actually it's quite the opposite. If what you're hoping for is likely to happen, perhaps I should keep my Nexus 4 :confused:

[FerrariEnzo]

LTE can be on any band.. you just need to configure it..

Rogers has its right now on 1700mhz and 2600mhz, I believe, which Wind uses 1700mhz as HSPA AWS... So Verizon can build out the LTE on 1700mhz if they wanted too and they can roll it out, use the rest of the HSPA AWS that Wind started and refarm it work with LTE.. Overseas, I think they use LTE on 2100mhz..

But they could just start with 700mhz when the auction come live, use the current 1700mhz has a backup to the 700mhz or use it in more rural areas...

[jeedee]

@m3thods: Since signing up with Virgin, hows the coverage/reception with it so far?

Any problems since signing up?

[m3thods]

LTE can be on any band.. you just need to configure it..

Ah I thought LTE followed specific bands, since they have different classes for different regions.

@m3thods: Since signing up with Virgin, hows the coverage/reception with it so far?

Any problems since signing up?

In 95% of the places I go during the work week, there is no difference in coverage reception. That said, I get intermittent drops in the office bathroom (Rogers I still had quite a few bars consistently), and in places with heavy concrete (think car parkades). I don't know if it's just me, but calls do appear clearer than with Rogers. One complaint is that my LTE speeds are a good 5-10 Mbps slower than Rogers (compared in same spot against my fiancee's Note 2 on Rogers).

I get my first bill tomorrow, but even if there are any issues I just need to get them resolved by BB Mobile since they wrote everything down, including the promo code.

Overall, I'm very pleased with everything, especially since I'm only paying ~$30 a month.

[areyounoob]

Does anyone know if this deal is still up with the same minutes and data?

[jeedee]

Until July 31st

[areyounoob]

Does anyone here have a Virgin Mobile refer-a-friend code? If so, PM me :)

[littledog]

Does anyone here have a Virgin Mobile refer-a-friend code? If so, PM me :)

PM'd

[jeedee]

So I went through with the port from Rogers to Virgin today. Just wanted to thank you guys for posting about the plan :thumbsup:

From the Virgin Mobile site, the promo has been extended till August 7th. Not sure if theres the $10 off credit.

Cell Phone Plans - Mobile Phone Plans Canada - Unlimited Text Plans (http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/plans/gold.html)

[shenmecar]

So I went through with the port from Rogers to Virgin today. Just wanted to thank you guys for posting about the plan :thumbsup:

From the Virgin Mobile site, the promo has been extended till August 7th. Not sure if theres the $10 off credit.

Cell Phone Plans - Mobile Phone Plans Canada - Unlimited Text Plans (http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/plans/gold.html)

coincidentally the same day that Rogers and Fido are releasing new 2 year plans that are more expensive.

[areyounoob]

Having such a hard time selling my Nexus 4 :(

Edit: sold it to an RS member :fullofwin:

[knight604]

Having such a hard time selling my Nexus 4 :(

are you noob?

[CRS]

Having such a hard time selling my Nexus 4 :(

Well this can be because:

1. You must not be trying very hard as I don't even see you having a thread on RS.

2. You wouldn't be having such a hard time if you were selling it for a good price.

3. Keep in mind that not all that many people have micro sims they can just pop in.

[areyounoob]

Well this can be because:

1. You must not be trying very hard as I don't even see you having a thread on RS.

2. You wouldn't be having such a hard time if you were selling it for a good price.

3. Keep in mind that not all that many people have micro sims they can just pop in.

1. You're completely right. I'm not trying very hard. I only posted ads on Craigslist and Kijiji. I'll post a thread on RS tonight.

2. You're probably right here too. I'm selling mine for $300 right now and will probably lower it to $275 after Friday.

3. I have an activated Virgin micro sim and a deactivated Rogers micro sim. Hopefully that would be enough.


Thanks for your help. I originally wanted it gone by the end of the week, but I guess I'd have to sell it for $275 or even a lot less in order for that to happen.

[m3thods]

1. You're completely right. I'm not trying very hard. I only posted ads on Craigslist and Kijiji. I'll post a thread on RS tonight.

2. You're probably right here too. I'm selling mine for $300 right now and will probably lower it to $275 after Friday.

3. I have an activated Virgin micro sim and a deactivated Rogers micro sim. Hopefully that would be enough.


Thanks for your help. I originally wanted it gone by the end of the week, but I guess I'd have to sell it for $275 or even a lot less in order for that to happen.

I had issues as well. First few days I was getting lowballed like crazy on CL. Unfortunately after I sold to a coworker, I got a few bites on RS. It really is a good idea to post here.

[wasabisashimi]

Weird, I sold mine the next day right after we switched over to Virgin. I listed for $325, but was offer $300. It may take a bit of luck if someone happens to want N4. You should post a picture of the new N4 even if they are in a box. Picture gets more clicks.

[jeedee]

wooot sold mine for 320 :fullofwin:
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[areyounoob]

Hey guys, what was your first bill? :suspicious:

[jeedee]

Got my first bill.

$35 after the credit/taxes/super tab fee/etc

Meh.

Still better than what I was paying Robbers

[areyounoob]

Hmm.. mine came to $38 :suspicious: looks like I'll be making a call later this week...

[jeedee]

Hmm.. mine came to $38 :suspicious: looks like I'll be making a call later this week...

Re-check the detailed PDF file bill statement.

Do you have a $150 tab or $300?

[areyounoob]

Re-check the detailed PDF file bill statement.

Do you have a $150 tab or $300?

I have $300 tab. It's under "Other Charges and Credits".
Gold Talk 39 - 600MB $5.20
less Promotional Discount $-1.18
$4.02

[jeedee]

I have $300 tab. It's under "Other Charges and Credits".

Weird. Mine shows up as:

Gold Talk 39 - 600MB $2.60
less Promotional Discount -0.63
1.97

[areyounoob]

Are you on a $150 or $300 tab?

[jeedee]

$300 tab

Date Payback % Virgin Mobile SuperTab Contribution Details Virgin Mobile SuperTab Balance
August 5, 2013 10% 3.16 Neg. SuperTab Bal. Update -296.84

I thought you were on the $150 tab, so I figured that was the reason you're getting charged more.

But really odd that you got charged more...when we're on the same tab lol

[areyounoob]

Ahhh just called them
The rep said that it's cause I'm getting billed for 3 extra days since the bill date is on the 2nd but I signed up for it on July 29. Then he said that the bill would be something like $34-$35 for the rest of my bills. So I'm happy. I do wonder why you didn't get the extra fee too, but I'll assume you signed up for the plan earlier than I did. Thanks for your help :)

[jeedee]

Nope, signed up on July 31st (which was the last day for the promo :lol)

[areyounoob]

WTF
And your bill date is August 5....:okay:

[ttchabz]

Hi I signed up for this deal and didnt get the credit and in order to get it I need to find one other person who already has it. I wanted to ask if you go this promo plan and if you have a photo of the plan from best buy. It would really help me a lot if you did and I would very much appreciate it.

[m3thods]

I'll try and find the promo number (the guy wrote it on my plan receipt because I didn't get the credit originally).

What happened to me was they didn't apply it every month, so they gave me $120 for the first year. I have yet to receive the second $120, and have actually paid BB Mobile 3 visits since September to remedy it. Guess what I'm doing this evening.

Aside from this debacle, I'm quite happy with the plan and service. If only I can get my credit, I can pay my tab and upgrade my phone.

Btw- if you just go to metro, they'll know what you're talking about.

[jeedee]

wtf got my bill today and my $10 discount each month wasn't included.

happen to anyone else?

also for the supertab im getting "credits" what do i do with it lol

edit: got off the phone with VM and was told

- $10 credit: no longer applied to this bill (or future ones) because 2 years passed and the credit has expired
- SuperTab positive credits: VM will "pay" you back with the credit which can be used to purchase/upgrade to a new phone from them
- SuperTab credit only goes up to $300
- Conclusion: We'll be continuing to pay $43 after tax (instead of the usual $32-33) if you plan to stay with them. Forgot to ask what the cancellation process/fee is.

[m3thods]

wtf got my bill today and my $10 discount each month wasn't included.

happen to anyone else?

also for the supertab im getting "credits" what do i do with it lol

edit: got off the phone with VM and was told

- $10 credit: no longer applied to this bill (or future ones) because 2 years passed and the credit has expired
- SuperTab positive credits: VM will "pay" you back with the credit which can be used to purchase/upgrade to a new phone from them
- SuperTab credit only goes up to $300
- Conclusion: We'll be continuing to pay $43 after tax (instead of the usual $32-33) if you plan to stay with them. Forgot to ask what the cancellation process/fee is.

Pretty sure the discount was only for 2 years. At least that's what it says on my papers when I signed up.

There is no cancellation since you're likely at the end of your term (mine ended a few weeks ago). If you'd like the leave I think you can without any penalty. That said, there are no plans that come close to what's offered for even the regular price, so I'm staying put for the time being.

Edit: I can't read entire posts without replying.