WhistleOut fast facts
- Telus has announced its Mobility for Good program will now include 800,000 additional families.
- Recipients of the Canada Child Benefit (CBB) are eligible for subsidized cell phone plans.
- Eligible families can choose between two plan options, with the cheapest at just $25/month.
Telus announced it has expanded its popular Mobility for Good program to include families receiving the maximum Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment from the Canada Revenue Agency to help with the cost of raising children. The change makes 800,000 families eligible for the program’s subsidized cell phone plans.
Nimmi Kanji, Telus’ Director of Community Investment and Social Purpose Programs, told us that the change was a response to rising costs of living, which are causing hardships for families with children. “In today’s digital society, reliable access to connectivity has become a vital necessity for everyone in Canada to live, work, learn, and even access healthcare,” she said over email.
Eligible families can sign up for two Mobility for Good plans. The first offers 3GB of shareable 5G+ data, while the second offers 10GB of the same. Both plans offer unlimited Canada-wide talk and text, unlimited data at reduced speeds, and free SIM cards.
Image: Telus
Users can BYOD or receive a $75 credit for Mobile Klinik, which offers dozens of certified pre-owned smartphones, from budget devices, like the Samsung Galaxy A13, to high-end models, like the iPhone 14.
Telus’ Connecting for Good continues to improve digital access
Mobility for Good is part of Telus’ larger Connecting for Good initiative, which was launched in 2016. In addition to providing subsidized mobility plans, Connecting for Good also includes subsidized internet plans through Internet for Good and digital literacy education through Telus Wise.
Mary-Em Waddington, the Executive Director at the BC Technology for Learning Society, a nonprofit that’s worked directly with Connecting for Good, has seen programs like Mobility for Good provide critical opportunities to families in need. “Access to mobility can significantly impact employment opportunities by providing the tools and connectivity Canadians need to seek out employment opportunities, the ability to leave reliable contact information on job applications, participating in interviews, and networking with relevant connections,” she said over email.
Am I eligible for Mobility for Good?
Families who receive the CCB and have a family net income less than or equal to $34,863 are eligible for Mobility for Good plans. If you meet those requirements, you can apply for Mobility for Good by mail or online.
Image: CRA
If you don’t currently receive the CCB but believe you qualify, you can apply through the CRA. Eligibility for the CCB is based on four major criteria: your child’s age, your parental responsibility, your residency, and your citizenship.
Kevin Kearney
Kevin is an experienced journalist and writer whose musings on tech, education, and culture have appeared in Stereogum, InsideHook, The Millions, and elsewhere. As Deputy Editor for WhistleOut, he offers unique expertise on the inner workings of the mobile industry, and has a particular passion for emerging efficiencies within smartphone apps. When he’s not researching the telecom market, he enjoys reading, running, and playing music.
Join the more than 130,000 people who follow WhistleOut to find technology they love.
Find a better phone plan
Thousands of cell phone plans unpacked. All the facts. No surprises.
Related Articles
Find Better Phones and Plans
Hundreds of cell phone plans unpacked. All the facts. No surprises.
