This was an interesting scenario as today I received an offer from my phone carrier to change to a newer LTE plan that at first seems like a better value. Currently I pay about $40/month and I get the following:
Unlimited Data (5GB full speed allotment)
Unlimited Canada-wide Picture /Video Messaging
Unlimited US-wide Picture / Video Messaging
Unlimited Canada-wide Texting
Unlimited Global Texting
Unlimited Canada-wide Calling
Unlimited US-wide Calling
World Saver Talk & Text
Voicemail
Call Control (Caller ID, Missed Call Alerts, Conference Calling, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting)
I was told I could get this for $40 for the first year.
Limited time: Activate for $40/mo (for 12 months!)
3 GB + 3 GB bonus* (full-speed data)
Unlimited calls to Canada & the U.S.
Unlimited global text/MMS
Unlimited Canada/U.S. picture/video texting
International calling from 1¢/min to over 200 countries
Reduced roaming rates in over 50 countries across the world
Now the thing is though as indicated this price would only be valid for one year where it states “You will receive a $5 monthly credit applied to your account for up to 12 months to a maximum of $60.” So that means after a year it would be $45 a month. Kind of made me wonder, would it be worth it to eventually pay more?
My biggest concern is that the plan I am on is pretty much not offered anymore. So if I decided to leave it then I can’t get it back. So would it make sense to go with the more featured plan that will definitely be more expensive in the future? Usually for deals like these I tend to hold off until the very last minute of the offer to decide.
Financially it wouldn’t be too big of a deal, but it’s usually the habit of not thinking things thoroughly of course that I tend to want to avoid.