Compare cell phone plans in Canada
Find the cheapest phone plan for you. 234 prepaid, postpaid and bring-your-own-phone plans from 13 Canadian carriers, with prices checked every week on each carrier's own site.
Checked October 19, 202613 carriers234 plans
Best prices right now
Lowest listed price in each category for Ontario. Updates with the province you pick.
234 plans
Prices before tax.
Best phone plans for students, seniors, travellers and more
The two cheapest plans that fit each group, from different carriers. Ontario prices, checked October 19, 2026. Tap a button to see every matching plan for your province.
Students
Lots of data for the money and no long contract. Prepaid works if you would rather skip a credit check.
- Fizz · 35 GB35 GB 5G - Ontario coverage$29/mo
- Public Mobile · 35 GBCanada-wide 35GB 4G LTE$30/mo
Seniors and light users
A small postpaid bill, so there are no top-ups to remember. A few GB covers email, maps and video calls when you are on Wi-Fi at home.
- Freedom Mobile · 10 GBTotal Freedom 10GB + Roam Beyond 1GB$35/mo
- Koodo · 3 GB3GB Unlimited talk (3G speeds)$35/mo
A child's first phone
Prepaid caps the bill: when the balance runs out, nothing more is charged. A little data is enough for maps and messages.
- Fizz · 1 GB1 GB 4G - Ontario coverage$21/mo
- Public Mobile · 1 GBCanada-wide 1GB 4G LTE$22/mo
Streamers and heavy users
Look at the high-speed data amount, not the word unlimited. 100 GB covers a lot of streaming and hotspot use.
- Fizz · 100 GB100 GB 5G - Ontario coverage$34/mo
- Freedom Mobile · 125 GBTotal Freedom 125GB + Roam Beyond 5GB$45/mo
Trips to the US
Canada-US plans let you use your minutes and data in the US without buying a roaming pass. Worth it if you cross the border often.
- Fizz · 1 GB1 GB 4G - Canada + USA coverage$24/mo
- Freedom Mobile · 10 GBTotal Freedom 10GB + Roam Beyond 1GB$35/mo
Newcomers to Canada
Prepaid needs no Canadian credit history. Bring an unlocked phone, pick a plan and you are set up.
- Fizz · 10 GB10 GB 4G - Ontario coverage$27/mo
- Public Mobile · 10 GBCanada-wide 10GB 4G LTE$28/mo
Talk and text only
For a backup phone, a landline replacement, or anyone who never uses mobile data.
- Fizz · No dataTalk & Text 4G - Ontario coverage$17/mo
- Fido · No dataTalk & Text Plan - BYOP$25/mo
Plan guides and carrier pages
Short guides with live prices, and a page for every carrier with all its plans and how it compares. See all guides.
Cheapest phone plans in Canada this week
The lowest monthly price for each kind of plan in Ontario, for a customer bringing their own phone. Before tax, checked October 19, 2026. Pick your province in the filters above to see your own prices.
| You want | Cheapest plan | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk and text only | Fizz, Talk & Text 4G - Ontario coverage | No data | $17/mo |
| Any data | Koodo, 250MB 100 min (3G speeds) | 250 MB | $15/mo |
| 5 GB or more | Fizz, 5 GB 4G - Ontario coverage | 5 GB | $23/mo |
| 20 GB or more | Fizz, 35 GB 5G - Ontario coverage | 35 GB | $29/mo |
| 50 GB or more | Fizz, 50 GB 5G - Ontario coverage | 50 GB | $32/mo |
| 100 GB or more | Fizz, 100 GB 5G - Ontario coverage | 100 GB | $34/mo |
| Canada-US data | Fizz, 1 GB 4G - Canada + USA coverage | 1 GB | $24/mo |
| Prepaid with data | Fizz, 1 GB 4G - Ontario coverage | 1 GB | $21/mo |
| 5G with data | Fizz, 35 GB 5G - Ontario coverage | 35 GB | $29/mo |
Which network each carrier uses
Most Canadian carriers don't own towers. They're brands of the big three, running on the same network for less money. Same towers usually means the same coverage, though some cheaper brands cap speed or skip 5G. The badge shows the fastest speed in each carrier's current plans.
Rogers network
Rogers
Fido
Chatr
Rogers owns these towers. Fido and Chatr are Rogers brands that run on the same network.
Bell network
Bell
Virgin Plus
Lucky Mobile
Bell owns these towers. Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile are Bell brands that run on the same network.
Telus network
Telus
Koodo
Public Mobile
Telus owns these towers. Koodo and Public Mobile are Telus brands that run on the same network.
Vidéotron and Freedom networks
Vidéotron
Freedom Mobile
Fizz
All three belong to Vidéotron. Vidéotron's towers cover Quebec, and Freedom's cover the main cities of Ontario, Alberta and B.C. Fizz uses Vidéotron in Quebec and Freedom elsewhere. Outside their own towers, they roam on partner networks.
SaskTel network
SaskTel
SaskTel runs its own network in Saskatchewan, built under a network-sharing deal with Bell and Telus.
Bell and Telus share much of their tower network across Canada, so coverage on the two is often similar.
Lowest price at each carrier
The lowest monthly price on each carrier's own site, for a customer bringing their own phone. Ontario prices, or the carrier's home province if it doesn't sell in Ontario. Before tax, checked October 19, 2026.
| Carrier | Network | From | Cheapest plan with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers | Rogers | $30/mo | 5G+ Lite: $70, 60 GB |
| Bell | Bell | $30/mo | Select - 60 GB: $70, 60 GB |
| TELUS | Telus | $60/mo | 5G+ Select Family: $60, 15 GB |
| Fido | Rogers | $19/mo | 250MB Basic Plan - BYOP: $19, 0.25 GB |
| Koodo | Telus | $15/mo | 250MB 100 min (3G speeds): $15, 0.25 GB |
| Virgin Plus | Bell | $19/mo | Basic - 250MB data, talk & text: $19, 0.25 GB |
| Freedom Mobile | Freedom | $35/mo | Total Freedom 10GB + Roam Beyond 1GB: $35, 10 GB |
| Chatr | Rogers | $22/mo | $22 Canada-Wide Talk & International Text: $22, 0.5 GB |
| Lucky Mobile | Bell | $22/mo | 500 MB: $22, 0.5 GB |
| Public Mobile | Telus | $22/mo | Canada-wide 1GB 4G LTE: $22, 1 GB |
| Fizz | Vidéotron | $17/mo | 1 GB 4G - Ontario coverage: $21, 1 GB |
| Vidéotron (QC) | Vidéotron | $30/mo | 25 GB - Canada and United States: $49, 25 GB |
| SaskTel (SK) | SaskTel | $15/mo | Talk + Text + Data 15: $15, 0.25 GB |
How to pick a phone plan in Canada
1. Work out how much data you really use
Check your phone's settings for last month's mobile data. Most people on Wi-Fi at home and work use far less than they pay for. Pick the smallest plan that covers your heaviest month.
2. Know what "unlimited" means
In Canada, unlimited plans give you a set amount of high-speed data, then slow you down for the rest of the month instead of charging overage. Look at the high-speed amount, not the word unlimited.
3. Look past the big three
Rogers, Bell and Telus each run cheaper brands on the same networks: Fido and Chatr on Rogers, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile on Bell, Koodo and Public Mobile on Telus. Freedom Mobile and Fizz belong to Vidéotron. You often get the same coverage for less.
4. Bring your own phone
Plans without a phone attached cost less and leave you free to switch. An unlocked phone works with any carrier on this page that supports its network bands.
5. Check the fine print
Many prices need auto-pay or paperless billing. We show the condition under each price, and the price without it when the carrier lists it.
Bring your own phone and save
Every phone we sell is unlocked and IMEI-checked, with a warranty of 90 days to 1 year, depending on grade, and 14-day returns. Take it to any carrier above.
Questions about phone plans
What is the cheapest phone plan in Canada right now?
It changes every week. The "Best prices right now" row at the top of this page always shows the lowest listed price for your province, worked out from the latest carrier prices. Prepaid plans are usually the cheapest way to get data.
Prepaid or postpaid: which is better?
Prepaid means you pay before each period, with no credit check and nothing owed if you stop. Postpaid bills you after each month and often includes extras like Canada-US data. If you bring your own phone, both are no-contract.
Do Fido, Koodo and Virgin use the same network as Rogers, Telus and Bell?
Yes. Fido and Chatr run on the Rogers network, Koodo and Public Mobile on Telus, and Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile on Bell. Some cheaper brands cap speeds or offer 4G LTE only, which we list on each plan.
What network does Freedom Mobile use?
Freedom Mobile runs its own towers in the main cities of Ontario, Alberta and B.C. Outside those areas, calls and data roam on partner networks. Freedom is owned by Vidéotron, which also owns Fizz.
What network do Fizz and Public Mobile use?
Fizz uses Vidéotron's network in Quebec and Freedom Mobile's network in other provinces, with partner networks where those don't reach. Public Mobile is a Telus brand and runs on the Telus network, the same towers Koodo uses.
What is the cheapest unlimited data plan in Canada?
Canadian "unlimited" plans give you a set amount of high-speed data, then slow you down. Use the Data filter above to set the high-speed amount you need, and the cheapest plan that meets it shows first. Prepaid brands like Fizz, Public Mobile and Lucky Mobile are usually cheapest.
Why are prices different in Quebec, Saskatchewan or out west?
Carriers set prices by region, and regional carriers like Vidéotron, Fizz and SaskTel change the competition where they operate. Pick your province above to see the prices that apply to you.
Are the prices on this page before tax?
Yes. Carriers list prices before tax, so your bill adds GST, HST or PST for your province. Some carriers also add a one-time connection or SIM fee.
How often are these prices updated?
Every week. We read each plan from the carrier's own website and show the date it was last checked at the top of the page. Promotions can change between checks, so confirm the price on the carrier's site before you sign up.
Can I keep my number if I switch?
Yes. In Canada you can move your number to a new carrier. Sign up with the new carrier first and give them your current number. Don't cancel your old plan first, or you can lose the number.
Will my phone work on another carrier?
Phones sold in Canada since December 2017 must be sold unlocked. If yours is older or came from outside Canada, check that it is unlocked and supports the new carrier's network bands. Run an IMEI check before buying any used phone.
Is this comparison free?
Yes. Nothing to sign up for. The "See on" buttons take you to each carrier's own site, where you sign up directly with them.
How we collect prices
We read every plan from the carrier's own public plan pages, for a new customer bringing their own phone. The order of plans is set by your filters and sort, not by any carrier. Last checked October 19, 2026. Spotted a wrong price? Tell us.
