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Comment on Sasktel’s Great Bait & Switch by courosa

courosa — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:51:44 +0000

Thanks for your recent comment, Elliott. I haven’t posted an official update to this post but I spoke to Sasktel customer service (via Phone and Twitter) and they have changed their official policy on this. They have confirmed that customers that signed BEFORE Oct 1/11 will NOT be charged for Canadian roaming, BUT will be reduced to a reduced speed after 250 MB outside of SK (in that monthly period). Therefore, you will be OK in terms of charges, but after your 250 MB, your speed will be reduced to a high-speed lite-like experience.

Comment on Sasktel’s Great Bait & Switch by Elliott

Elliott — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:49:09 +0000

Interesting that they changed their out-of-province data policy in Feb 2011. I signed a 3 year contract for a data stick in June 2011 and was informed that it was unlimited within Canada. It wasn’t until early 2012 that they sent me notice that they were changing the terms of the contract. Turns out that unlimited outside SK was not IN the contract. My bad for not reading it, but who does?

Now I live in Vancouver and the stick hasn’t been outside the computer bag in months. I’m stick with two years remaining on the contract or pay them $20/month for each month remaining.

In this instance, they suck.

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Comment on Sasktel’s Great Bait & Switch by Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:34:43 +0000

Fantastic post, could not have said it better myself. I feel that if they want to change the terms. Perfect, I should be able to freely get out of my contract. But thats not really the point. If I did this to any of my customers I would be getting a letter from the Better Business Bureau, Sasktel should be ashamed.

Comment on Sasktel’s Great Bait & Switch by Ripped off

Ripped off — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:27:29 +0000

For everyone who doesn’t know, Sasktel is a government owned monopoly. They definitly should be acting with good moral judgment.

Where are big-shot lawyers like Tony Merchant in all of this? I think he could eat these crooks for breakfast on the way to the office. I’ll sign the lawsuit!!!

Comment on Sasktel’s Great Bait & Switch by todd

todd — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:08:23 +0000

I know that tehy did send out a text November 2011 to tell everyone on data that there would be this limit imposed Feb 1, and also it has been on my bills throughout the last few months. I am on hte road 25 days a month and it is going to suck, but I also realize that it is still cheaper for the most part than any other company, and most companies do not offer unlimited. If we want to blame, i think we should blame the iPads and other people watching full movies over the 4g network. Thats why we do not have unlimited from any other company. Also the slow down after 10gb doesnt reduce your email or normal browsing speed, but does hamper your video buffering!

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Blogging on « eThoughts — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:31:15 +0000

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