When the calendar flipped to August this weekend, I feel like something flips in our brains too. While enjoying the summer weather, we certainly start turning our thoughts to fall when August is here. Don’t judge me, but my mind even wandered to my favorite bath and body store and I wondered if they had their fall candle scents out yet!
Fall is all about focus and organization for me. I used the summer months to adjust to moving from PC to MAC so that come fall I am unstopable (woo!) I also, earlier this spring, upgraded my smart phone because my contract was up thanks to the new two-year contract plans, making me part of the double cohort!
Have you heard the term? According to a recent survey conducted by Best Buy Mobile, only five per cent of Canadians are familiar with this term, and of those five per cent, only 31 per cent know what it actually means! The term double cohort is the expiration of two-year cell phone agreements in the same year as those with three-year cell phone agreements – which means an influx in consumers (like me!) looking to sign contracts and upgrade to new phones.
Are you part of the double cohort? What are you looking for when it comes to an upgrade?
With the influx of Canadians now looking for the best phones and plans, Best Buy reached out to find out what’s most important to them:
- More than 75 per cent of Canadians feel it is very important that their mobile retailer has their phone working when they walk out the door.
- Approximately two-thirds of Canadians think it is important that they receive help in setting up their phone to suit their needs.
- Over two-thirds of Canadians feel it’s important that their mobile retailer offers them impartial and informed advice.
Do you mosey on in to your current cell-service provider for an upgrade on your phone, or do you shop around? Best Buy offers impartial advice since they work with many providers, meaning you can get the best phone at the best contract price. I like this!
We’re sharing a fab giveaway from Best Buy to get you thinking about your current cell phone plan. Is it time to upgrade, and if so, what are you looking for in your upgrade? Answer below and you could win!
This giveaway package from Best Buy is valued at $250 and includes:
– $100 gift card to Best Buy Mobile
– mobile accessories, including: portable charger, Beats by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones and Bluetooth Selfie Stick
To enter to win, just follow the directions in the entry form below – good luck!
Camera quality is the most important feature when I am looking for a new phone.
I have to say camera as well. I think a lot of people would agree 🙂
the camera quality!!!! it is so important because i am always taking photos of my daughters and using a phone is so much easier then my camera
A reasonable and affordable phone plan and a phone with long battery life
When looking for a new phone the most important thing to me is a plan with all the features I need at a competitive price.
I look for competitive prices on the phone plan.
I want a reasonably priced plan with a reliable provider. I don’t want to pay for a lot of extras that I won’t use. A good quality camera would be nice too.
Camera is important to me, but it’s also important that I know how to use most of the features on the phone!
Camera is important to me!
Camera quality and battery life
i look for a camera and plan that is or will be suited to my needs, long battery life , features I would use.
Camera quality is number one. It is absolutely the number 1 thing I use my phone for/
I look for a phone with a long battery life and a plan that’s cheap!
I always go with an iPhone and the most important thing i look for in a plan is the amount of data it offers at under $60
For me personally I like a phone that is easily navigated and takes great pictures!
The first thing I consider in a plan is the cost.
I looks for a reliable plan that’s affordable!
A user-friendly phone and an easy-to-understand plan!
I always look for battery life and memory size on the phone. Then I look for a plan that works for my lifestyle.
I have to say I look for a phone that’s cute. Seriously. I also want a plan that is affordable and good for texting.
I want it to take decent photos, for taking pics of the grandbabies.
i like a plan with unlimited texting, and many minutes of long distance to speak to far-away relatives!
I need choices and lots of them when upgrading my phone. I feel like the technology has always progressed so far before my current plan expires that I always want the newest and greatest available. My provider must be reliable, competitive and reasonably priced. I’ve never heard of the Double Cohort before today but now I know. Well, I’m off to visit my awesome local Best Buy and test their Double Cohort knowledge ? Thank you for an incredible prize pack!
I look for competitive prices on the phone plan
I look for reasonable pricing and packages that will suit our needs
the prices and features
The price,features,and style of it.
Most important to me is that it is easy to use, easy to manoever from one thing to the next. It takes nice pictures in high quality and a good price.
Need a good camera and light weight
Affordable plan and good ratings
great price and features
My phone has to have a good camera as well as being compatible with my computer, tablet, apple tv, and printer.
My phone plan has to have lots of minutes since it’s my primary phone and be able to have a great plan for calling across canada. The phone itself should be easy enough to use and a great camera!
I look for flexibility in a plan and durability in a phone
I am interested in good service and price.
I have to say camera
Price is very important to me because we are a family on a budget!
The most important thing to me is the plan. I like unlimited everything.
What is most important to me is cost vs data and minutes, as well as where I can call.
I always look for the amount of minutes, data and the phone features when getting a new phone!
Easy to read. If I can’t read the screen easily then it is of no use to me.
I love unlimited data and easy to use features on a phone.
easy to use, unlimited data and a good camera
I need data for email now. Can’t live without email. I need comfortable in my hand (didnt get that with my most recent phone) and ease of switching between features. My current phone can minimize 4 panels on the screen which I love. Finally the keyboard situation is critical. I’ve been committed to blackberry keyboards till now but plan to venture into touchscreen exclusive phones next time.
The most important thing is getting the most value/features for the price of the plan.
Both the phone & camera have to meet my needs and have the features that I need.
phone plan that is low in cost for my needs and a phone with a long battery life.
The most important thing to me when purchasing a new plan is unlimited texting and unlimited phone calls in North America.
That it has unlimited texting and calling becausae I live far away from my family
A great phone plan with great phone features & camera
I definitely gotta go with camera quality! i use the camera on my phone all the time to take pictures, so a great quality camera is a must 🙂
Affordability and a great camera is important.
Durability of the phone and being waterproof with a great camera are what is important and what I look for in a phone. I’m a klutz and need a phone that can capture all the great memories.
I think the amount of data is most important. Many people use their phones as a computer and more data is a must
We have family all over the place so I always look at what kind of long distance plans are available.
Now that I have a little one, the camera is really important!
A reasonably price phone with a reasonable plan. A good battery life and a good camera.
Data available and texting!
Phone memory, decent camera, easy to use, good security, and one that does what I need it to do (social media, etc)
Most important to me is getting the most for my buck with the plan and the phone!
For me the coverage is most important in a plan. The camera is one of the major factors when I look for a new phone
How flexible it is and unlimited texting 🙂
Camera is important to me, but it’s also important that I know how to use phone features .
The camera is most important to me as well as lots of space to hold all my pictures and apps.
the price of the plan and the features of the phone
The cost of the phone and plan.
I look at cost of phone and plan first off!
Battery life, more memory and the cost of the phone
I look for good value in both.
When I look for a new phone/plan it should have unlimited calling and unlimited text messaging.
A phone that is easy to use and a plan that has unlimited calling and texting
Unlimited texting and good coverage for plan and great camera on the phone
The most important thing for me when getting a new plan is unlimited texting and a reasonable rate.
My phone needs, good battery life, unlimited texting and local calls and also lots of data!
My phone need unlimited texting, free local calling at a good rate
I look for long lasting battery and a great plan to stay connected with family and friends who live out of town.
there is lots to think about buying a new phone the amount of data is most important and plus the processor of the phone. I don’t like a slow phone.
I look for Canada-wide long distance.
Camera quality .
I look for how much data when I am purchasing a plan.
The price and a good camera.
Good camera, unlimited data and tons of storage space!
I look for a fair price with a good camera and good customer is a must
I need to get good coverage. It’s hard to find here so that’s the first thing I look for.
I’m not sure the twitter follow for Best Buy is accurate. Anyways I follow them on twitter as @nicolthepickle.
Canada wide calling, unlimited text and a great data plan.
It has to be prepaid.
I look for a plan that is affordable and comes with everything I need!
The two main things I look for is the data plan and the camera, I don’t own a camera and just use my phone for pictures, so the phone has to have a good camera!!
Storage and photo quality. I take a lot of photos of my son, so need to have storage and a good camera!
I look for one that has a good family plan allowing us lots of usage
I look for camera quality and screen size and resolution!
long battery life,unlimited texting
i have to have the battery life
the memory space on the phone is very important 🙂
Includes everything in one.
I need unlimited data!
I want a great priced plan with a reliable provider
I’m actually kinda lost when it comes to phones, I’ve always had a Blackberry, and love BBM- but I can get that with any phone now- I think I might be ready to switch, and simply have a lot of research to do! I guess the most important feature for me is photo sharing- my husband works long hours, and I like to send him pictures and videos a lot!
A great camera and long battery life are my must haves when looking for a new phone. As for the mobile plan, I always look for one with a good data plan.
When shopping for a plan I’m looking for cost efficiency, good signal strength, unlimited texting & the most data I can get without breaking the bank.
Price!!!
a good camera and battery that last long
The phone has to have a great camera and needs to have good consumer reviews. A plan needs to have good data!
Price
I need great camera quality, and great connectivity!
When looking for a new phone, the first thing I ask is the price and all the hidden cost!
I want a phone that takes great pictures and does not lag when taking them
Cost is really important to me because we have a limited budget a month to go towards a cell phone.
i take a lot of photos of the kids especially, so a good camera is very important to me in a phone. as for the plan, i like good value.
I always look for good quality picture taking. Phones are becoming the new cameras these days.
A plan and a phone that are reasonably priced
I like a decent camera and good battery life
Screen size is important but the main thing is to choose something that is not an iphone, since I got my Samsung Galaxy 4 I never realized how ridiculous the ios operating system is. Now I hate my ipod. lol
I look at reviews and camera quality
I’m looking for a plan with unlimited texting and data, without a giant monthly fee.
Price is the first thing I look at, and then camera quality. I use my phone to take a lot of photos in place of my camera when I am out and about and I want to have higher quality pictures.
Price and how well it works for my family and I 🙂
I am always looking for a great price and a great plan! I dont like to pay a lot per month or for the phone.. and I want to have a decent amount of data!
I like a large screen and good quality camera.
Battery life, features and pricing are what I look for in a cell phone purchase.
Money!
Memory is most important to me. Space! I need lots of space in my phone.
battery life is very important
The price is the most important
Easy of use is important,
Camera and Price =)
features and price
long battery life and good picture quality as i take allot of pictures
A good quality camera and a reasonable price
How much data comes in a plan. I always come close to going over each month.
I need a plan for calls made to the US as all my children live there.
In a new phone, I want there to be GREAT battery life; my current phone is not up to snuff in that capacity, and it makes me bananas!!
Plan wise, I want a plan that has a great cross canada plan. I want to be able to use my phone anywhere in canada, to call anywhere in canada. and not incur extra fees.
It’s very important to me to have enough data and unlimited texting. I could care less about minutes b/c I don’t like to talk on the phone as much as talk.
I always want a good camera on my phone.
good long distance package and the ability to text my kids who live across the country
i get whatever is $0 on a contract
What is important for me when looking for a new phone plan are coverage, data usage and pricing.
I want a good price for my phone plan – with unlimited texting – and I want my phone to have a great camera 🙂
I think battery life is the most important feature of a phone for me. I currently use a flip phone (oldschool, i know) and I only need to charge it every two weeks. No internet, email, etc. but that is why I have a computer.
I need to have long distance minutes free otherwise its a no go.
Battery life is most important for me in a new phone. I’ve seen too many phones that amaze me, but only last an hour or two if you actually use them.
Battery life and affordable plan
The data plan, the graphics, the camera and the ease of use are important to me.
I like the phone to be unlocked so I can get pay as you go. I want a pay as you go that has a long expiry day (not gone after 30 days). And, their needs to be lots of coverage…I’ve seen some plans with very little service in my rural area.
I would love if my phone had a better camera.
I look for a phone with good battery life and a good camera
With a big family we are always on the lookout for saving dollars!
Funny you mention that, my plan has been up for a while and not sure what kind of plan I want to get. I think the most important thing with a phone is the durability of the phone and a good video camera. Thanks for the chance to win
Look at price in full and data plan
Price and reliability
Affordable & Flexible plans as well it MUST have a Great Camera
Reputable knowledgeable service providers. ACCESSIBLE for all quirks – price is important to.
Eva Mitton-Urban
I look for coverage and the amount of data!
Great affordable plan and battery life
Value in the plan and are the features something I actually need
a plan that is affordable and can be tweaked along the way if needed
I look for screen size & a company that has a good roaming plan.
A durable phone and a good plan that don’t cost crazy amounts ! Nothing worst then paying big bucks just to have a phone plan !
best value for the money
The phone has to have a 12+ megapixel camera and the plan has to have at least 5 gigabytes of data for a reasonable price.
Reviews online and through family and friends experiences
Features like camera and battery life are extremely important
A reasonable phone plan. It’s ridiculous when they say you have to sign up for a minimum 70-80 dollar plan for certain phones.
I need an affordable plan, unlimited talk and text.
A plan that works for my family including shareable data, unlimited text/pic messaging
I need unlimited everything! Plan is important!
Price is very important to me. I would need a reasonably affordable plan.
The cost of the plan is the most important factor for me
I love new technology. I want the most up to date phone with large memory.
afordability… a plan tha offers a good data plan and unlimited texting mins. at a fair price
Price and the plan are important to me
An excellent camera built in
the most important thing is that is has to have all the latest features . a good camera is a must for this mom of 3 always on the go
Most important is coverage. I need my phone to work no matter where I am
I look for amazing service/coverage across Canada, flexibility and decent phone plans that are not robbing me every month.
I like a plan that includes features I need without having to pay for stuff I don’t.
Price and plan are the most important to me
Plan price! I know I can get a $0 phone anywhere, but it’s the plan that kicks you in the butt!
I look at price and the amount of data and network coverage provided.
I need Canada wide calling and a good data plan!
the price – i’m cheap
How much BANG I can get for my BUCK 🙂
Cell coverage.
We’re upgrading this winter. Looking for new devices with reliability, good camera, good data plan and plan price.
I like a good camera and a data plan that is reasonable!
Coverage and cost
I look for affordability but also quality. I will spend a little more to get a good phone with a good camera, but usually I wont be extravagant.
What the plan includes for the price
i love several features 1st of all love the price and the quality of the pictures and the cell coverage thank you for the chance
Unlimited Texting!
For a phone it’s good brand that I’ve had great experiences with and a plan it’s the price and coverage
When I look for a new plan I want to make sure there are no hidden fees and that I’m not paying for things I don’t want.
price and what it includes
I look for the best data plan for a good price
Price and plan.
That the phone can run my aps with a data plan that can keep my budget
When looking for a new phone, it’s all about *easy* functionality, simple instructions. For phone plans, I’m happy with unlimited North American text and a good roaming plan!
The first thing Ii look at is price for the phone as well as the plan. Then, I go for the camera. We take lots of pics!
Looking good and have to be smart phone
Affordable data.
Price and coverage.