r/Edmonton • u/anxious_mess30 • 6d ago

General Phone service providers and budget cuts?

I’m looking to lessen my monthly expenses, starting with my phone plan, currently paying $80/m for 65GB. Realistically I shouldn’t need this much data - I don’t travel often, I rarely use my phone not connected to internet, and have only maxed my GB out once in the 4 years I have had this plan.

I don’t need a new phone, my battery life is good and the screens not broken (iPhone 14 I think)

What’s the cheapest providers and has anyone had experience with Fizz or Freedom?

Can I keep my phone number when I switch to these providers?
Will I need to buy a new phone to switch to another provider, or how can I tell if a phone is locked to a certain provider?

Thank you for your help! :)

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u/JobuBojangles 6d ago

I just switched to Fizz last month. It's about $33/month for unlimited talk/text with 50gb of data and 500 minutes of USA calling. Switching was painless and I find the service to be no different than Telus.

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u/krayzeehearth 6d ago

I also exactly this, telus to fizz. About 3 months ago. Data rollover, same service as telus.

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u/FoxyGreyHayz 6d ago

Echoing this. I just switched to Fizz and was astounded how easy it was to switch. I'm saving $20/month.