Telus Adjusts Mobile Plans: What You Need to Know
Telus has made changes to its mobile plans, resulting in higher prices for some options. The British Columbia-based carrier has removed several limited-time offers, leading to a shift in pricing.
New Pricing Structure
Previously, Telus offered plans at $49 for 100GB and $60 for 150GB. Now, the available options include a $60 plan with 100GB and a $65 plan with 125GB. The more extensive plans of $70 for 150GB and $80 for 200GB remain unchanged. it's vital to note that these prices reflect a discount of $10 if you set up autopay through your bank account. Without this setup, customers will face an additional charge of $10 each month.
Autopay details
The autopay discount applies only when payments are made directly from bank accounts. If you choose to use a credit card instead, the discount is reduced to just $5 per month.
Features Included in Plans
All current plans come with unlimited data across Canada, as well as unlimited talk and text services. Customers also benefit from unlimited international messaging and the ability to use mobile hotspot features or tethering. Speeds can reach up to 1Gbps on these plans to. Additionally, there’s a temporary offer providing a significant discount on Telus’ Stream+ bundle for six months.
Market Context: Competitors' Price Increases
Telus' recent adjustments follow similar moves by competitors Rogers and Bell who have also raised their prices recently. Just last week, Rogers increased costs on certain plans while introducing three months of free Sportsnet+. Following this trend, Bell announced price hikes that align with Rogers’ new offerings.
Despite these increases from competitors, Telus still maintains slightly lower rates compared to them.As a notable example, their plan priced at $60 for 100GB is cheaper by about $5 per month than both rogers’ and Bell’s equivalent offerings at $65 per month.
Future Outlook
It remains uncertain how long Telus will keep its pricing lower than those of Rogers and Bell amid ongoing market changes in mobile service costs.
while some options have become pricier under Telus' new structure—especially after removing limited-time deals—the company still offers competitive rates compared to other major carriers in Canada.
