Bell vs Rogers vs Telus True Unlimited 5G Plans (2026)

Bell, Rogers, and Telus are Canada's three national carriers, each operating their own independent coast-to-coast networks with 5G+ infrastructure. This page compares only their true unlimited data 5G+ plans - plans with genuinely unlimited data allowances rather than capped gigabyte buckets. All three carriers offer similar nationwide coverage and speeds up to 2 Gbps on 5G+, but differ meaningfully on price, included roaming, streaming perks, and rate lock guarantees. Quebec residents have access to lower promotional pricing on most plans at all three carriers.

True unlimited 5G plan cards

The plans below show only confirmed unlimited data 5G+ plans - plans where data is listed as "Unlimited GBs" on 5G. Capped plans (e.g. 100GB, 175GB, 250GB) are excluded regardless of speed. All plans are no-contract postpaid. Quebec pricing is shown separately where it differs.

All three carriers now land at $60/month in Quebec and $85/month nationally for their cheapest unlimited plans at the general customer tier - Bell (Ultra US/France roaming QC / Ultra US/Mexico roaming), Rogers (Popular QC general / Popular), and Telus (Complete Unlimited QC / Complete Unlimited) are all priced identically at those entry points. The only exception is Rogers's 65+ pricing at $55/month in QC and $80/month nationally, which undercuts all three by $5. The differentiation between carriers is now entirely in what is included: Bell adds Crave streaming, Aeroplan points, 83-country roaming, and Perplexity Pro; Rogers adds Caribbean roaming, StreamSaver, Uber One, and the lowest standalone daily roaming rate; Telus adds a 5-Year Rate Price Lock, 68-destination Explore tiers, and the strongest home-bundle discount. All three carriers show significant promotional discounts off regular pricing.

5G and network coverage

Coverage data is based on registered tower locations from the ISED tower registry and Statistics Canada 2021 census boundaries, updated March 2026. All three carriers operate national networks, but Rogers holds a decisive lead on 5G population coverage at 96.7%, compared to Bell at 76.5% and Telus at 76.3%. Telus operates the most towers nationally at 16,007, while Rogers leads on dedicated 5G tower count with 9,080 sites versus Telus's 6,863 and Bell's 3,972.

Rogers leads on both 4G and 5G population reach by a wide margin, covering 98.3% of Canadians on 4G and 96.7% on 5G - numbers that reflect its high density of 5G-capable towers (73.9% of its sites are 5G). Bell and Telus are closely matched nationally on population coverage, with Bell slightly ahead on 5G at 76.5% versus Telus's 76.3%, though Telus holds a meaningful provincial advantage in Alberta (99.8% 5G) and BC (99.6% 5G) where Bell's 5G reaches 0% and 53.4% respectively. Bell leads in Atlantic Canada and Quebec for 5G depth. Rogers has no coverage in NT, NU, or YT, while Bell and Telus both provide coverage in those territories.

Head-to-head comparison

Roaming rates compared

All three carriers now include US and Mexico roaming on their cheapest unlimited plans, making North American travel a baseline feature across the board. Rogers includes US, Mexico, France, and Caribbean roaming on its Popular plans for 24 months, with 25% off Roam Like Home on the Popular 65+ tier and 50% off on the Popular QC general tier. Bell includes US and Mexico at 5GB/day on the Max plan and 65-country roaming on the Ultra plan. Telus includes US and Mexico on all unlimited plans (5GB/day), plus France on the QC plan. For standalone add-on roaming beyond plan inclusions, Rogers has the lowest daily rate at from $3/day, compared to Bell's $13/day and Telus's $16/day for the USA.

United States

Europe

Mexico, Caribbean, and other international

Perks and add-ons

Bell includes Crave Standard With Ads on all unlimited plans, plus one year of Perplexity Pro on all plans. The Ultra US/Mexico roaming and Ultra International Roaming plans include a free tablet or watch plan, dedicated 50GB hotspot, and Aeroplan points up to 10,000. The QC Ultra US/France plan covers US and France at 5GB/day; the national Ultra US/Mexico plan covers US and Mexico at 5GB/day; and the Ultra International Roaming plans extend 5GB/day roaming to 83 countries and territories. International long-distance calling covers 27 countries on US/France and US/Mexico plans, and 83 countries on the International Roaming plans. eSIM is supported and multi-line and bundle discounts apply.

Rogers bundles StreamSaver (30%+ off major streaming subscriptions), free Uber One for 12 months, Citytv+ free for 3 months, and Rogers Satellite promotions on Popular and Ultimate unlimited plans. International calling to 27 countries is included on Popular plans. The Popular plan's US, Mexico, France, and Caribbean roaming inclusion is a notable add-on that effectively replaces the need for separate roaming passes for most travellers during the 24-month promotional period. Rogers Red credit card holders receive 2x cash back on Rogers purchases on Ultimate plans. eSIM is supported and multi-line and bundle discounts apply.

Telus includes US and Mexico on all its unlimited plans, with 5GB/day roaming data (throttled to 512 Kbps thereafter), and additionally covers Canada, US, Mexico, and France on the QC Complete Unlimited plan. The Explore unlimited plans extend roaming to 68 international destinations. A 5-Year Rate Plan Price Lock is included on all unlimited Complete plans. Quebec customers also get ICI TOU.TV EXTRA included on unlimited plans. Stream+ is available from $10/month for the first 3 months. Existing Telus Home Services customers receive a $15/month bill credit for 24 months. eSIM is supported. Multi-line and bundle discounts apply. Facebook Messenger support is available alongside chat and community forum.

Device financing

All three carriers offer 24-month device financing with no difference in term length. Bell, Rogers, and Telus all allow customers to spread device costs across 24 monthly payments added to the bill. The key differences lie in device selection and trade-in programs, which vary by carrier and promotion at the time of purchase.

Customer support

All three carriers offer chat and self-serve support. Rogers stands out with dedicated Cantonese and Mandarin phone support, a notable differentiator for Canada's Chinese-speaking communities. Bell includes a community forum alongside phone and live chat. Telus offers Facebook Messenger as an additional channel. On customer satisfaction, Bell scores significantly higher at 4.0/5 on Topicks.ca, compared to Telus at 2.0/5 and Rogers at 1.9/5 - a pattern where Bell's support model appears to be landing considerably better with customers than the other two Big Three carriers.

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