Koodo, Fido offer $168 bill credit for some plans, purchases

Koodo and Fido are currently offering a limited-time promo that gives customers $168 in bill credit for select plans and purchases. Telus' Koodo is offering the credit when you get a new phone with a Tab plan. But this bonus is only applicable to new activations. You'll also need to enter the promo code "K168CNY" at checkout, suggesting it's a promo just in time for the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year.

As for Rogers' Fido, the bill credit is given to those who activate or upgrade to a new smartphone online on new two-year data, talk and text plans. The bill credit will show up on your second or third Fido bill. There will be a $35 setup service fee unless you opt to use self-serve online. Fido is also offering $8 off per month for 12 months on some plans to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This promo can be combined with the bill credit offer. 

Source: MobileSyrup

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