Thread: Anyone use Telus for cell phones?

I've never had a cell phone before, but I was thinking of picking up the LG Dare. It's on for $99.99 if you sign for a 3 year contract. I figure I'll be using a cell phone a fair bit over the next 3 years, so why not?

Although, I don't really understand how the plans work.

Apparently I -need- to take at least the $15 Bundle Plan with this phone, which gives you 250 free texts, and unlimited text receiving and unlimited web browsing. For $15 a month that doesn't sound bad to me.

But I'm assuming that's not my main plan? It doesn't say where minutes cost, or what kind of deals I can get for minutes...

Under 'Your Choice Plans', there's a a month plan that gives up to 150 bonus minutes and it says in the corner, Unlimited calls for up to 4 months.

I'm confused as to what plan I'll actually take, and what additional charges there will be, so in short, I probably won't even use 150 minutes a month, and I doubt I'll use 250 texts a month, so will I ever see my bill exceed $50 a month?

So confused here, thanks a bunch.

Go to a local Telus dealer and explain your needs (think about your possible usage before you go) and see what is available. I personally never sign a 3 year contract as most phones/devices rarely last more than 18-24 months which means you will have to buy a new one at full price in order to fulfill your contract. You'll pay a little more for the phone on a 2 year contract but you can get a discounted phone at the end of the 2 years when you renew.