What the new CRTC Wireless Code means for mobile users

[tjthemanto]

I think the capped overage charges & penalty charges are the most significant ..no more a $ 10,000 accidental roaming or data charge on your bill What the new CRTC Wireless Code means for mobile users

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/techn...ticle15735400/

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I don’t have an annual contract, I’m on month to month.



Did you know that monthly data overage and roaming rates have now been capped?

Now, if you gobble up a huge amount of mobile data your penalty fee cannot exceed $50.

Likewise, if you use international data while travelling there will be no price-shocking thousand-dollar charge when you get home:

Roaming rates are capped at $100.

Also, you now have a seven-day grace period to top up your prepaid account and retain your balance.

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[xlxo]

I've never had shocking bills.... yet....

• I don't give my phone to children
• I choose a cellphone carrier that offers good coverage that does not having me paying roaming charges IN CANADA.
• I check Telus' mobile website regularly to monitor for surprises
• I do get myself a travel package for medium use outside of Canada
• I do use Roam Mobility sim card swap when I know I will be using heavy data when travelling (>300 mb each month).
  http://www.roammobility.com/talk-text-data
• I use ATT where Roam Mobility does not offer coverage in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Jellystone
• I use Asian SIM cards when I'm in China and Hong Kong
• Yes, I did get my Blackberry unlocked.
• I do pay attention to overage warnings and confirm activity online

I love using my smartphone outside of Canada

• skip unsecured hotel wifi that is often congested
• use Google Maps when I'm lost
• plan and lookup public transit schedules on the go
• make restaurant reservations before I arrive
• confirm tourist attraction hours
• confirm my flight
• create and research my day itinery one the bus or waiting for the bus
• lookup restaurant reviews wherever/whenever I am
• create wifi hotspots for my tablets and laptop

I was very happy with the previous 3 year lower priced plans, not happy with the higher 2 year plan changes. Why did the CRTC have to mess with a good thing. I have no sympathy for people who buy crap phones with built-in batteries that wear out after 18 months.

[tjthemanto]

I think this went into effect this week .

[Natalka]

The Federal bill came into effect in December 2013, but provinces can add their own provisions.

Ontario's is as of April 1

http://www.thespec.com/news-story/44...ess-customers/

[tjthemanto]

I am not sure , but I believe its only 50 bucks now to get out of your contract now

Ofcourse you will have to clear other outstanding bills & hand subsidy charges etc ..but the earlier ridiculous charges for cancelling your contract are gone.