=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE
If you have a need for Koodo service, this is a good place to go:
- Lots of parking in the Richmond Centre lot.
- Good service.
- Telus retail service next door.
- In-store specials (not seen on the website) often cheaper.
=== 2. PRODUCTS
As of 2022, with Telus/Bell having the best cellular speed and coverage across Canada, they and their flanker/discount brands Koodo and Virgin Mobile respectively) are worth your consideration.
Reasons to consider Koodo?
- Cheaper than Telus
- 4G LTE speed of Koodo is 100Mbps or 200Mbps; faster in reality than the base 5G service in Metro Vancouver (but not the 5G+ service).
- Month-to-month service: no contract.
Reasons to stick with Telus?
- Constant connectivity to cell towers (I get drop-outs occasionally with Koodo which forces one to wait to get Internet access).
- You need greater amounts of monthly data.
- You want to get access to phone-based customer service (it's a pain with Koodo).
As mentioned, the in-store specials (written on a whiteboard facing inward into the booth) are often cheaper/better than anything on the corporate website.
=== 3. SERVICE
The staff here seem to always be younger personnel, male and female, offering service in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. It's always been professional and reasonably quick, yet I've never felt rushed. I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes for service even when other patrons are being served. The only disadvantage may be for any patrons who are looking for a place to sit while waiting or being served; you'll be standing the whole time. read more