Fido vs Koodo Mobile plans in Canada (2026)

Fido and Koodo Mobile are both budget-friendly sub-brands of Canada's two largest national carriers. Fido operates on the Rogers network, giving customers access to one of Canada's most extensive 4G and 5G footprints. Koodo Mobile is a Telus sub-brand, running on the Telus network, which leads in western Canada coverage and network consistency. Both carriers offer no-contract postpaid plans with competitive pricing below their parent brands, making them popular choices for cost-conscious Canadians who still want reliable nationwide service.

Plans and pricing

Both carriers offer no-contract postpaid plans across Canada, with competitive pricing below their respective parent brands. Fido focuses on a tighter range of plans with strong promotional discounts. Koodo offers a wider selection spanning prepaid and postpaid options, including a Pick 1 Free Perk on select tiers. Below are representative postpaid general plans from each carrier.

At comparable data tiers, Fido and Koodo are now evenly matched on price. Fido's 60GB 5G plan and Koodo's 60GB plan are both $50/month, though Koodo adds rollover data and a Pick 1 Free Perk. Both carriers' 60GB Canada-US-Mexico plans are also tied at $55/month, with Fido's including unlimited international calls to 27 countries while Koodo's includes rollover data. Koodo's wider plan selection includes prepaid, annual, and starter options going as low as $15/month. Quebec residents can find province-specific QC pricing across most tiers from both carriers.

5G and network coverage

Coverage is the most significant technical difference between these two carriers, as each runs on a different parent network. Fido uses the Rogers network, and Koodo uses the Telus network. Coverage data is based on registered tower locations from the ISED tower registry and Statistics Canada 2021 census boundaries, updated March 2026. Fido (Rogers) leads on national 5G population coverage, while Koodo (Telus) leads in western Canada and maintains a larger total tower count.

Fido, running on the Rogers network, leads on 5G population coverage with 96.7% of Canadians covered — more than 20 percentage points ahead of Koodo (Telus) at 76.3%. Rogers also leads on 4G at 98.3% vs 93.0%. However, Koodo on the Telus network has significantly more total towers (16,007 vs 12,284) and excels in western Canada, with Telus reaching 99.9% of Alberta and 99.8% of BC on 4G. Telus also provides coverage in northern territories where Rogers has no service. If 5G access is a priority in most urban centres, Fido (Rogers) holds the advantage. If you are in Alberta, BC, or rural or northern regions, Koodo (Telus) is likely the stronger network.

Head-to-head comparison

Roaming rates compared

Both Fido and Koodo charge $16/day for USA roaming under their daily Easy Roam or equivalent programs, so daily rates are tied for North America. The differences emerge with multi-day passes: Fido offers longer USA passes (14-day and 30-day) that can significantly reduce per-day cost for extended US travel, while Koodo only offers a 7-day US pass. For Europe and most international destinations, Koodo holds the edge with cheaper 14-day and 30-day passes. Fido offers broader destination-specific pass coverage with Caribbean/Mexico and Asia options that Koodo does not list as stand-alone passes.

United States

United States, Mexico and Caribbean Cruises

Europe

Caribbean and Mexico

Asia

Latin America and other international destinations

Australia and New Zealand

For USA-only travel, Koodo wins on short stays with a $35 7-day pass, while Fido is better for longer US trips with 14-day ($60) and 30-day ($70) passes. Europe travellers save more with Koodo's cheaper passes ($50 for 14 days vs Fido's $70). Fido holds the advantage for Caribbean/Mexico longer stays and offers broader international and Latin America pass options. Koodo has dedicated passes for Australia and New Zealand ($50 for 7 days), which Fido does not offer. For casual daily travellers, both carriers are tied at $16/day (USA) and $18/day (most international).

Device financing

Both Fido and Koodo Mobile offer 24-month device financing programs. Fido brands this as the Fido Payment Program, and Koodo offers an equivalent Payment Program. Under both, the cost of a new device is spread across 24 monthly installments, combined with your plan payment on a single bill. Once the 24-month term ends, the device portion is paid off and no longer appears on your bill, or you can start a new financing term with an upgraded device.

Perks and add-ons

Fido offers the Fido Payment Program for device financing. Fido frequently runs deep promotional pricing, with plans discounted significantly off regular rates. The 60GB Canada-US-Mexico plan at $55/month includes data, talk, and text across all three countries plus unlimited international calls to 27 countries. Customers who order online save $105 — Fido waives the $80 Setup Service fee and covers shipping. Select plans also earn 3% cash back value when paid with a Rogers Red credit card. Fido has no sub-brands.

Koodo Mobile includes rollover data on select postpaid plans, letting unused monthly data carry over to the following month. The Pick 1 Free Perk program on select tiers allows customers to choose an add-on benefit. Koodo also offers a wide prepaid selection including annual plans at $100 and $159 per year, making it one of the more flexible carriers for occasional or light users. Auto-pay discounts of up to $10/month are available on select plans. Koodo has no sub-brands.

Customer support

Koodo scores higher on customer satisfaction at 2.8/5 vs Fido's 1.9/5 on Topicks.ca. Fido offers more direct support channels including phone, live chat, email, and in-store assistance. Koodo leans on self-serve tools and a community forum, with phone support available only as a callback — there is no instant live agent access by default. Fido's in-person store support gives it an edge for customers who prefer face-to-face help.

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