It’s decided! We are going to have a ‘LEAVE’ button

Apart from people that use their phones more moderately, but still deserve a good experience we want to acknowledge that some people have temporary needs by default. Whether it’s people splitting time between US and Canada, or visitors/tourists/students coming to the country for periods of 2 weeks to 6 months, or people activating a second line on their iPhone using the eSIM is our calling. It means we have to design not only an easy way for our members to start using the service but also an ability to stop using the wireless service when they choose to. Have to. Prefer to optimize, have to downsize or save.  

Leaving us for good

If our members decide that they no longer need a service from us or want to cancel for any reason. We are here to assist in a way that is helpful and clear. Every step of the way.

In the beginning, this can be done from our mobile application by choosing the ‘CLOSE MY ACCOUNT’ option. The leave option on the web will be available in the near future.

What happens after you leave?

Legally companies can hold data for prolonged periods of time (years) if they can demonstrate reasons as to why they need that information (law or tax-related, mostly legal, accounting, dispute resolution and other reasons). In our earlier discussions with members about privacy and we think that it is fair to communicate our design principles.  

The proposed privacy design [in the table below] shows the parameters that need to be considering when automating the leave function.  Our commitments for members are guided by Canadian Privacy Principles.  

*Note on refunds: dotmobile policy is to refund the paid unused data to the authorized payment method or give an option to donate the data. No refund is provided for the unlimited wireless subscription past the return period, only unused data. Look out for Build It! post on this subject later.