More Canadians Get Fairer Pricing With New Plans From Freedom Mobile
July 19 2018 - 12:30PM
New wireless service plans announced today by Shaw Communications’
Freedom Mobile give Canadians more affordability and greater
transparency into the services they are paying for from their
mobile provider.
“Too many Canadians cannot afford wireless services because it
is simply too expensive for their monthly budget — their exclusion
is contributing to a growing digital divide. Canadians want access
to more high-speed data at a fair price, they don’t want to be
penalized for using too much, and they want to clearly understand
what they’re paying for,” said Paul McAleese, President, Wireless,
Shaw Communications. “With innovative plans, like our Big Gig
offers, we have demonstrated to Canadians that they can expect more
from Freedom Mobile. Canadians deserve better from their wireless
provider, and we are committed to delivering for them.”
Launching in time for back to school season, Freedom Mobile is
introducing a new data-focused plan that provides 1 GB of fast LTE
data and unlimited text to Canada and the U.S. starting at $25 per
month — perfect for customers looking for an entry-level data plan.
Freedom Mobile has also launched an entry-level plan offering 250
MB of fast LTE data for as low as $15 per month. This
ultra-affordable option provides 100 minutes of Canada-wide talk
and unlimited text to Canada and the U.S.
Coupled with new financing options, Canadians who choose an
entry-level plan can also receive a new handset starting as low as
$5 per month. This makes it possible for Freedom Mobile customers
to pair their services with a new device for as low as $20 per
month.
“We remain committed to serving all Canadians, including those
who have been priced out of the market by the incumbents. For
customers who use their services modestly, the new entry-level
plans announced today offer fair and affordable pricing and provide
far more value than any of the low-cost, data-only plans recently
proposed by the incumbents,” Mr. McAleese said. “Our entry-level
plans demonstrate that the federal government’s pro-competitive
policies are working.”
Lowest customer prices have been made possible as a result of
Freedom Mobile’s new Digital Discount, which allows subscribers to
receive a monthly $5 discount when they opt for Auto Pay and My
Account registration.
More information on Freedom Mobile’s new plans can be found at
FreedomMobile.ca/plans. Freedom Mobile Inc. is an indirect wholly
owned subsidiary of Shaw Communications.
About ShawShaw Communications Inc. is a leading
Canadian connectivity company. The Wireline division consists of
Consumer and Business services. Consumer serves residential
customers with broadband Internet, Shaw Go WiFi, video and digital
phone. Business provides business customers with Internet, data,
WiFi, digital phone and video services. The Wireless division
provides wireless voice and LTE-Advanced data services through an
expanding and improving mobile wireless network
infrastructure.
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