Analyzing Bell's Black Friday offers: Are They Worth It?
Bell has unveiled its Black Friday promotions,but a rapid look at the numbers reveals that many of these plans may not be as appealing as they seem.If you're in the market for a new phone or plan this shopping season, consider visiting stores directly. Local competition often leads to better deals, especially in shopping malls.
Examining the Google Pixel 10 Pro Deal
The first offer that catches attention is for the Google Pixel 10 Pro. Bell lists it at just $1 per month with a two-year contract, provided you return the device afterward. However, this deal is tied to a $115 monthly plan. Over two years, that totals an eye-watering $2,784 for both the phone and service—without owning your device when it's all said and done.The same situation applies to their Samsung S26 offer.
If you opt out of this promotion and purchase the Pixel 10 Pro separately for $15 monthly on an $85 plan instead, your total cost drops to about $2,400 over two years. Yet again, you won't own your phone after completing your contract.
You can buy the Pixel 10 Pro directly from Google for around $1,349 and pair it with a $50 Virgin Plus plan, which also operates within Bell’s coverage area. This combination would bring your total expenditure over two years down to approximately $2,549—better than what Bell offers! other providers like Public mobile and Freedom Mobile might even have more attractive options available.
The Perks vs Cost Dilemma
Bells' plans do come with some perks like HD video streaming and generous data allowances—250GB per month—but most Canadians use only about 9GB each month on average; I personally hover around 15GB myself as someone who loves tech!
It’s worth noting that Google tends to discount its devices during Black Friday sales too; if you're patient enough to wait until then for a Pixel 10 Pro purchase chance could save you several hundred dollars off retail price.
A Closer Look at iPhone Deals
Bell's iPhone deal appears even less favorable upon closer inspection. Their Black Friday special features last year's iPhone 16 but requires trading in an iPhone 14 after two years of use just to qualify—a condition that's only available in-store! When I called my local store about it they confirmed it's also locked into their pricey $115 Ultimate plan.
this means you'd end up spending around $2,820 over those two years without ever owning your new phone once everything wraps up!
The Hidden Costs of Connection Fees
Add another layer of expense: whether purchasing online or visiting stores physically incurs an additional connection fee from Bell currently set at $80! Unlike previous promotions where fees were waived entirely online orders now receive only a modest credit of just $55 applied “within sixty days.”
A Better Alternative Awaits You!
If you choose instead to buy directly from Apple you'll find their pricing starts at around $999 (with financing options available). Pairing this purchase with Virgin Plus’ earlier mentioned plan brings total costs down significantly—to roughly $2200 across those same twenty-four months! While Apple rarely discounts its products outright during sales events they often include gift cards worth fifty dollars if purchased on Black Friday so waiting could yield further savings!
The Waiting Game Might Pay Off
With still weeks left before actual Black Friday arrives keeping an eye out might prove beneficial as better deals could emerge soon enough!
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