By Does Telus have a seniors discount?
2.2 million Canadian seniors on the Guaranteed Income Supplement can now get a free smartphone and subsidized rate plan from TELUS. Available now, Mobility for Good for Seniors includes a free refurbished smartphone, unlimited nationwide talk and text, and 3GB of data for only $25 per month.
How much does Telus voicemail cost?
The following rates apply: Inside Canada $0.30 per message to Canadian numbers and $0.40 per message to US or international numbers. Outside Canada $0.30 per incoming message and $0.60 per sent message.
What is a talk and text plan?
The Unlimited Talk & Text plan provides unlimited minutes and messages with all plan taxes and fees included if you do not want or need data on your phone.
Can senior citizens get a free cell phone?
The federal program called “Lifeline” was created to provide cell phones or free home phone service for anyone for emergencies; this is especially important for seniors. The Lifeline program provides a free cell phone and free minutes every month.
How much does Telus charge per minute?
Pay per minute rates 7¢ per minute to over 60 international destinations as part of your Home Phone plan, including Canada and the US.
Is visual voicemail free TELUS?
While Telus is offering “Visual Voicemail” for $7.50/month, the service is not the true Visual Voicemail as per Apple’s description or as one would see on Rogers or Fido. Instead, the Telus Visual Voicemail is a voicemail-to-text service.
How much does a landline cost monthly?
On average, a landline costs $42 per month. As to the hardware, you probably already have a cordless home telephone on hand, but purchasing a new one would cost about $40 for a basic model. So annual costs for landline phone service and hardware would be $544.
What is the difference between a prepaid phone and pay as you go?
With prepaid plans, you pay in advance and once you’ve used up your plan you get disconnected from the service until you’ve bought another plan. If you Pay as You Go, you don’t buy a plan but rather minutes, texts, and data. Once you’ve used them, you can add more with physical or electronic refill cards.
Is Fido and Telus the same?
Fido, Koodo, and Virgin Mobile are all sub-brands of these three major carriers: Rogers Wireless owns Fido. Telus Mobility owns Koodo Mobile. Bell Mobility owns Virgin Mobile.
Can you buy a cell phone without a plan?
Most carriers now sell a no-contract option, either with our without a payment plan. While most unlocked phones are also no-contract, it’s common enough that one carrier will sell the phone exclusively (not other carrier store stocks it), but you’re often able to buy the phone from the manufacturer as well.
What is the simplest cell phone for seniors?
At $50, the Doro 7050 is an easy cell phone for seniors that’s light and durable with clear HD voice quality. Consumer Cellular Link – While the Consumer Cellular Link doesn’t offer many flashy features, it’s a $30 senior-friendly cell phone with large buttons and effective speakers.