Telus subscribers in Canada will soon be able to wave goodbye to the long-standing activation and renewal fees that have always been associated with mobile phone service contracts. This move by Telus will be officially implemented on Monday, the 15th of October, and will be effective forever, according to a report on Mobile Syrup. With this move, Telus is expected to set a precedent and it is hoped that other Canadian carriers will soon follow suit.
What Else You Need To Know
- Currently, the Telus activation fee costs $35 while the renewal fee--a.k.a. "equipment exchange fee"--costs $25.
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TELUS is the first of the Big 3 carriers to implement this – surely others will follow.- Ian Hardy, Mobile Syrup
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TELUS saying goodbye to the Activation Fee and Renewal Fee October 15th
TELUS is making the future friendly by getting rid of the pesky $35 “Activation Fee” and the $25 equipment exchange fee, otherwise known as the “Renewal Fee.”
- iPhone In Canada Blog
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TELUS to Permanently Remove Activation/Renewal Fees on Oct. 15th
Last June, TELUS was one of the first carriers to eliminate cancellation fees for easier upgrades.
- Gadgetorama
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TELUS cancelling Activation Fee and Renewal Fee starting October 15th
If you’re looking to activate or renew with TELUS in the next few days, you may want to hold off for a few days.
- Softpedia
- TELUS Waives Activation and Renewal Fees Starting October 15