Exciting New Wireless Plans from Fido and Virgin plus for black Friday
This black Friday, Fido and Virgin plus have unveiled enhanced wireless plans for customers who want to bring their own devices. These new offers are designed to compete with Koodo's recent promotions, providing attractive options for those looking to save on their mobile bills.
Fido's Competitive pricing Adjustments
Over the weekend, Fido made critically important changes to its pricing structure.Some of its plans now come at a reduced rate of $10 per month:
- $40/month for 50GB of 4G data, which includes unlimited calling and texting across Canada and also 500 international texts (previously priced at $50/month).
- $45/month for 70GB of 4G data with unlimited Canada-wide calling and texting plus 1,000 international texts (down from $55/month).
The updated offerings also feature a bonus of 10GB of extra data along with a monthly discount of $15 ($5 off for autopay enrollment plus an additional promotional discount). Additionally, users can access hotspot features without any extra charge. However, it’s important to note that this was not always the case; earlier this year, Fido transitioned hotspot access into a paid add-on service.
Virgin Plus Matches the Competition
Virgin Plus has followed suit with similar adjustments in its plan offerings:
- $40/month for 50GB of 4G data that includes unlimited Canada-wide calling and international texting (previously $50/month).
- $45/month for 70GB of 4G data featuring unlimited Canada-wide calling and international texting (down from $55/month).
Like Fido’s plans, Virgin’s options come with an added bonus of 10GB. They also provide a monthly credit if you sign up for autopay. A key difference is that Virgin includes hotspot capabilities within their plan without any additional fees.
A Closer Look at value Comparisons
While these new plans are certainly appealing, it's essential to recognize that neither fido nor Virgin offers the best value available in today’s market. Koodo stands out slightly ahead due to faster speeds—offering up to 250Mbps on its network compared to the capped speed limit of just 150Mbps on both Fido and Virgin's networks.
Exploring Other Options Beyond major carriers
If you're open to exploring alternatives beyond Koodo or these two carriers, there are even more enticing deals available. For instance,if you reside in an area served by Freedom Mobile,you might find their $39 plan offering 60GB of 5G coverage across Canada/U.S./Mexico quite appealing. This option provides more data along with included roaming services—all at nearly the same price point as what major carriers offer.
If Freedom Mobile isn’t accessible where you live but you're still interested in budget-friendly BYOP options, Telus-owned Public Mobile has some solid choices too!
The Bottom Line: Room For Enhancement Remains
The introduction of these improved plans is definitely progress; however,the current Black friday deals still leave much room for enhancement.
If you're eager to discover more tech bargains during this shopping season,be sure to check out our comprehensive roundup covering all ongoing Black Friday promotions!
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