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CTExcel Price History & Plan Evolution

CTExcels specialty One Card Dual Number plans expanded high-speed quotas from 15GB (5) to 40GB (9) with free +86 virtual number SMS reception.

Tracked Plans 1 Full Tiers
Network Speed 4G/LTE (150 Mbps)
US Roaming Cross-Border Roaming Add-on
FUP Policy Hard Stop ($10.00 / GB)
Entry Rate
$39/mo
Regular: $39/mo
12M Floor
$35/mo
Best Floor
Data Efficiency
$0.73/GB
Down from $2.33 in 2024
Next Promo
Black Friday / BTS
Black Friday / BTS
All-Plan Transformation Ledger

How Did CTExcel's Plans Transform When Prices Changed?

In Canadian telecom, prices don't simply drop—carriers aggressively inflate data quotas ('Data Creep'), add 5G/roaming perks, or silently hike dormant plans. Below are statistical charts tracking all plans over the 24-month cycle.

Statistical Chart 01

Multi-Plan Historical Price Trajectory

Tracking every plan tier from 2024 Back-to-School baseline to 2026 current benchmark.

One Card Dual Number Starter
$35 $29 $32 $25 $29
2024 BTS
2024 BTS
2024 Black Friday
2024 Black Friday
2025 Rate Hike
2025 Rate Hike
2025 Black Friday
2025 Black Friday
2026 Current
2026 Current
Statistical Chart 02

Unit Cost Deflation & Data Purchasing Power

Bar: High-speed GB delivered per $1 CAD (Higher is better) | Line: Average Cost per GB (Lower is better).

GB per $1 CAD Cost per GB ($)
0.43GB 0.86GB 0.78GB 1.40GB 1.38GB $2.33 $1.16 $1.28 $0.71 $0.73
2024-08 2024-08
2024-11 2024-11
2025-04 2025-04
2025-11 2025-11
2026-08 2026-08
Statistical Chart 03

Plan Spec Migration Vector Map

Vector arrows map each plan's transformation from 2024 Baseline (Circle) to 2026 In-Market (Arrowhead).

Down & Right = More Data for Less Money
Data Allowance (GB) → ↑ Monthly Rate ($/mo) 15GB/$35 40GB/$29

All-Plans Spec Change Ledger & Grandfathered Audit

Detailed breakdown of baseline vs in-market specs, net gains, and actionable retention/switching advice.

Plan Tier 2024 Baseline 2026 In-Market Net Delta $/GB Gain Legacy Audit
One Card Dual Number Starter
One Card Dual Number Starter
$35/mo
15GB ($2.33/GB)
$29/mo
40GB ($0.72/GB)
-$6/mo
+25GB
+69%
Keep for China 2FA SMS. Switch to current 9 tier via WeChat or website.

Milestone Breakdown: What Changed at Each Price Point?

2024-08 2024 BTS
One Card Dual Number Starter baseline
$35/mo · 15GB
15GB + free +86 virtual number.
2024-11 2024 Black Friday
One Card Dual Number Starter data inflation
$29/mo · 25GB
25GB at 9.
2025-04 2025 Rate Hike
One Card Dual Number Starter rate hike
$32/mo · 25GB
Adjusted to 2.
2025-11 2025 Black Friday
One Card Dual Number Starter price cut
$25/mo · 35GB
35GB at 5.
2026-08 2026 Current
One Card Dual Number Starter data inflation
$29/mo · 40GB
40GB at 9.

Chronological 12-Month Rate Ledger

Month-by-month effective price records, promo tags, and MoM price differentials.

Month Effective Rate MoM Diff Promo Tag Market Summary
September 2025
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
October 2025
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
November 2025 (Black Friday)
$35.00 12M Floor -$4 Black Friday Promo
Black Friday record floor ($35/mo)
December 2025 (Boxing Day)
$35.00 12M Floor $0 Boxing Day Promo
Boxing Week discount match ($35/mo)
January 2026
$39.00 +$4 Promo Expired
Promo ended, price restored (+$4/mo)
February 2026
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
March 2026
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
April 2026
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
May 2026
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
June 2026
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
July 2026
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
August 2026 (Back to School)
$39.00 $0 Regular
Standard rate ($39/mo)
Historical Event Audit

Verified Price Actions & Tariff Modifications

Chronological audit of price drops, rate increases, connection fee changes, and quota adjustments.

2026-08 Quota Change
Effective: $39.00/mo

30GB Dual-Number Plan Maintained at $39.00/mo

Includes 1,000 minutes China calling and Chinese number 2FA.

2026-02 Quota Change
Effective: $39.00/mo

China Long Distance Quota Boosted to 1,000 Mins

Doubled monthly international calling minutes.

2025-11 Price Drop
Effective: $32.5.00/mo

Black Friday Annual Prepay Deal ($32.50/mo Effective)

Buy 10 months get 2 months free annual subscription promo.

Seasonal Windows

When Does CTExcel Offer Its Deepest Discounts?

Historical patterns across Black Friday, Boxing Week, Back to School, and Off-Peak windows.

November

Black Friday & Double 11 Annual Sale

Historical Discount Depth Buy 10 months get 2 months free ($32.50/mo effective)

Annual lump-sum payment discount with bonus international China minutes.

Action: 刚需用户建议直接选择年付方案,锁定全年度最低折算月费。
Contract Traps & Hidden Fees

Critical Billing Pitfalls to Watch on CTExcel

Unadvertised connection fees, overage rules, and price escalation fine print.

high Risk

+86 Virtual Sub-Number Requires Real-Name ID

Under Chinese regulatory mandates, the virtual +86 number requires passport/national ID verification before activation.

How to Avoid: Submit ID documentation promptly via the CTExcel self-service portal.
medium Risk

Hard Data Cutoff (Zero Throttle)

When high-speed data is exhausted, internet cuts off entirely until purchasing a top-up data pass.

How to Avoid: Monitor balance via WeChat official account.

Retention Secret & Winback Playbook

CTExcel frequently runs loyalty renewal campaigns offering 1 free month upon renewing annual plans before expiration.

Compare CTExcel Against Direct Rivals

24-Month Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) benchmarks against primary network competitors.

CTExcel Pricing FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions & Policy Gotchas

Can CTExcel receive SMS verification codes from Chinese banks in Canada? ▼

Yes, CTExcel’s signature feature is One-SIM-Dual-Number, which provides a virtual Chinese (+86) number alongside your Canadian phone number to receive domestic Chinese SMS and banking verification codes with zero roaming fees.

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