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Originally Posted by StirCrazy
yes price fixing is ileagal and when it comes to cell phones in the 16 years I have had a cell phone the rates have only gone up since digital has come along. every now and then there will be a good deal on a plan, but it is replaced befor the next cycle so you have to stay with the one you have or pay more for a better plan. no cell company in canada has price wars, I agree undercutting and such is happening with the cable and home phone side, but thats because the CRC opened thes sides wide up for compatition and busted the monopolys that were in place. in the cell side, in canada there is no compatition and rodgers and telus/bell are happy to keep it that why that is why they are sinking a ton of money into fighting the laitest CRC proposal of letting new cell companies have garentees access to the celular infastructure for a modest CRC regulated price which the big 2.5 companies cannot regulate. also the fact that you will be able to take your phone with you to a different company soon to.
Steve
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Actually, my cell bill is now as cheap, if not cheaper, than when I first signed up in 1997 with Telus Mobility. Having stayed with them this long, they offered me lots of free perks for being a loyal customer. My monthly bill is under $50 and I have free LD North America (always had this since I worked in Powell River when I first signed up).
I'm blown away that for the next year, my High Speed Internet/HD TV/Digital Phone bill will be almost exactly the same as my cell phone bill. Now I will have all 4 telecommunications services through Telus for $90+tax. Woohoo!!!!
It would cost me $1626.11 to stay with Shaw this year or $554.40 with Telus TV. That means a savings of $1071.71
After the lower rates are over at the end of 1 year, and I pay regular Telus TV rates, I will still save $443.39 a year (and still free PVR & Wireless modem).
Anthony