Find the best cell phone plan in Canada.

The cheapest cell phone plans in Canada start at around $15/month from carriers like Public Mobile and Chatr. These budget-friendly plans typically include unlimited talk and text with limited data. For more data at low prices, flanker brands like Fido, Koodo, and Virgin Plus often offer competitive plans starting under $35/month.

Bell, Rogers, and Telus are Canada's three major carriers and all offer extensive nationwide coverage including 5G in urban centres. Their flanker brands (Virgin Plus, Fido, and Koodo respectively) use the same networks at lower prices. For rural coverage, Bell and Telus share infrastructure in many regions, making them strong choices outside major cities.

Flanker brands like Fido (Rogers), Koodo (Telus), and Virgin Plus (Bell) are budget sub-brands owned by Canada's Big 3 carriers. They use the same cell towers and networks as their parent companies, so you get identical coverage and speeds, but at lower prices. The trade-off is fewer premium perks like international roaming packages and device financing options.

5G is available in most major Canadian cities from Bell, Rogers, and Telus, but a 5G plan is only worthwhile if you have a 5G-capable phone and live or work in a 5G coverage area. 4G LTE plans are still fast enough for streaming, video calls, and everyday use. If price is a priority, a 4G plan from a flanker brand will save you money with minimal difference in real-world experience.

Yes. In Canada, you have the legal right to port (transfer) your phone number to any carrier. The process is handled by your new carrier when you activate your new plan. Number porting typically takes a few hours and your old plan is automatically cancelled once the port completes. Make sure your old account is in good standing and not under a contract with early termination fees.

Several Canadian carriers offer plans that include US roaming — meaning you can use your talk, text, and data in the United States at no extra charge. Bell, Rogers, and Telus all have Canada+US plan tiers, and some flanker brands like Fido and Virgin Plus offer US add-ons. Use the coverage filter on this page to find all plans that include US roaming.