[ZX5chica]

If you like Telus, and want to stick with the company, consider signing up for a new contract. Although they give credit to purchase a new phone when your existing contract is up, they normally only give you enough credit to upgrade to the "bottom of the line" phone (which is still probably of higher quality than the one you got when you originally signed). However, if you sign a new contract, they will give you an even better phone, and it's normally free if you sign for 2+ years. I believe you can also ask to keep the same number. As well, the new rate plans they have for new contract are a crazy good deal. 30$ per month gets you unlimited incoming calls, 150 daytime, unlimited evening and weekends, and 150 long distance. That plan is not available to existing or renewing plans.

Check it out as a possibility.