Fizz and Koodo Mobile take very different approaches to serving budget-conscious Canadians. Fizz is a fully prepaid, self-serve carrier that operates on both the Videotron network and the Freedom Mobile network, with 45 plans, rollover data on every plan, and data gifting between members. Koodo Mobile is a Telus-owned sub-brand offering a mix of prepaid and postpaid plans on the Telus network nationwide, with rollover data on select plans, a Pick 1 Free Perk on postpaid tiers, and 24-month device financing. Both carriers skip the frills of the Big Three, but they differ meaningfully in network reach, roaming structure, and support.
Plans and pricing
Fizz offers 45 prepaid no-contract plans from $10 to $52 per month outside Quebec, with a distinct QC-specific plan set and rollover data on every plan. Koodo offers 16 plans spanning prepaid Starter and Base tiers, postpaid Perk plans, a Canada-US-Mexico plan, and two annual prepaid options, starting at $15 per month. The cards below show representative plans from each carrier across comparable price points.
At the $35 overlap point, Fizz delivers 100GB on 5G with no roaming, while Koodo's $35 plan offers 30GB on 4G, not 5G, with no roaming either -- Fizz has more than triple the data at the same price and faster speeds. Fizz also reaches further on raw data at the top end: 200GB 5G for $50/month, versus Koodo's top data-only tier of 100GB 5G for $60/month. Koodo's advantage shows up in structure rather than volume: its $15 Starter plan includes 250MB and a 100-minute talk allowance, its Base plans offer bonus data when auto top-up is enabled, and its Perk plans bundle a free add-on of the customer's choice. For North American roaming, Koodo's 60GB Canada-US-Mexico plan at $55/month includes Mexico, while Fizz's comparable 70GB Canada+USA plan at $35/month does not include Mexico but costs $20 less for more data. Quebec Fizz customers have a separate QC-specific plan set.
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. Fizz operates on two networks: Videotron, where 5G coverage reaches 65.6%, and Freedom Mobile, where 5G coverage is more limited at 48.0%. Koodo runs on the Telus network nationwide, which leads both with 93.0% 4G and 76.3% 5G coverage and includes reach into northern territories that neither Videotron nor Freedom serve.
Fizz's two networks perform differently: Videotron reaches 65.9% national 4G and 65.6% national 5G, while the Freedom Mobile side trails at 54.4% national 4G and 48.0% national 5G. Koodo's Telus network reaches further than either at 93.0% 4G and 76.3% 5G, with particular strength in western Canada and the only coverage of the three networks reaching into the northern territories. Fizz's combined dedicated 5G tower count of 2,049 across both networks is also well short of Koodo's 6,863 on Telus. Customers outside major urban centres are more likely to find coverage with Koodo than with Fizz on either of its two networks.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Fizz | Koodo Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo (AB/BC/ON PAYG) / $11/mo (QC PAYG) | $15/mo (250MB Starter) |
| Plan type | Prepaid only | Prepaid + postpaid |
| Plan count | 45 | 16 |
| Cheapest 5G plan | $30/mo (50GB) | $45/mo (20GB, Perk plan) |
| Data at $35/mo | 100GB 5G (no roaming) | 30GB 4G (no roaming) |
| Top data tier | 200GB 5G at $50/mo (no roaming) | 100GB 5G at $60/mo (no roaming) |
| Canada-US-Mexico included | From $35/mo (70GB, Canada+USA only, no Mexico) | $55/mo (60GB, includes Mexico) |
| Rollover data | Yes - all plans | Select plans only |
| Bonus data with auto top-up | No | Yes - select prepaid Base plans |
| Pick 1 Free Perk | No | Yes - select postpaid Perk plans |
| Data gifting | Yes - members can gift data to each other | No |
| Annual prepaid plans | No | Yes - $100/yr and $159/yr |
| International messaging | Included on Canada+USA plans only | Included on nearly all plans |
| Rewards program | Fizz My Rewards (perks, free data days) | No |
| 4G coverage - Videotron network | 65.9% | 93.0% (Telus network) |
| 5G coverage - Videotron network | 65.6% | 76.3% (Telus network) |
| 4G coverage - Freedom network | 54.4% | 93.0% (Telus network) |
| 5G coverage - Freedom network | 48.0% | 76.3% (Telus network) |
| Dedicated 5G towers | 2,049 (combined) | 6,863 |
| Device financing | Yes - Affirm financing 12-36 months on fizz.ca | Yes - 24 months (Koodo Payment Program) |
| Price lock guarantee | No | No |
| Roaming - USA structure | Per-GB and per-minute add-ons, no daily rate | $16/day, or $35 for a 7-day pass |
| Sub-brands | No sub-brands | No sub-brands |
| In-store support | No | Yes |
| Phone support | No | Yes (callback) |
| Customer rating | 4.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
Roaming rates compared
Fizz and Koodo use fundamentally different roaming models. Fizz sells per-GB, per-minute, and per-text add-ons for the US and a range of international destinations, valid until the end of your next payment cycle, with no daily rate or multi-day pass structure. Koodo uses a daily-rate model for every region, layered with fixed-price passes for some regions and durations. Neither model is universally cheaper -- it depends on trip length and data needs.
United States
| Option | Fizz | Koodo Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | No daily rate | $16/day |
| 7-day pass | No 7-day pass | $35 |
| Data add-on - 1GB | $5.00 | No per-GB add-on (daily rate only) |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $15.00 | No per-GB add-on |
| Talk add-on - 60 min | $3.00 | No per-minute add-on (included in daily rate) |
| Text add-on - 200 texts | $5.00 | No per-text add-on (included in daily rate) |
Europe
| Option | Fizz | Koodo Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | No daily rate | $18/day |
| 14-day pass | No 14-day pass | $50 |
| 30-day pass | No 30-day pass | $60 |
| Data add-on - France (1GB) | $4.00 | No per-GB add-on |
| Data add-on - UK (1GB) | $6.00 | No per-GB add-on |
Caribbean and Mexico
| Option | Fizz | Koodo Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | No daily rate | $18/day |
| 7-day pass | No 7-day pass | $49 |
| Data add-on - Mexico (1GB) | $4.00 | No per-GB add-on |
| Data add-on - Mexico (5GB) | $13.00 | No per-GB add-on |
Asia
| Option | Fizz | Koodo Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | No daily rate | $18/day |
| 14-day pass | No 14-day pass | $70 |
| Data add-on - China (1GB) | $6.00 | No per-GB add-on |
| Data add-on - China (5GB) | $20.00 | No per-GB add-on |
Latin America and other international destinations
| Option | Fizz | Koodo Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | No daily rate | $18/day |
| 7-day pass | No 7-day pass | $60 |
| Per-GB data add-ons | Available for select destinations - check fizz.ca/en/travel | No per-GB add-on |
Australia and New Zealand
| Option | Fizz | Koodo Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | No pass available | $18/day |
| 7-day pass | No pass available | $50 |
Koodo is the only option for Australia and New Zealand, and generally offers more predictable pricing for longer trips through its 7-day, 14-day, and 30-day passes. Fizz's per-GB model works out cheaper for short trips or light data use in the US, France, UK, Mexico, and China, since customers only pay for what they use rather than committing to a daily rate. Always check exact per-region rates and destinations at fizz.ca/en/travel or with Koodo directly before travelling.
Device financing
Fizz sells phones directly on fizz.ca and offers financing through Affirm, with monthly installments spread across 12 to 36 months subject to eligibility and Affirm approval. The Affirm financing covers the device cost only and does not restrict plan choice. Koodo Mobile offers a 24-month Payment Program that spreads the cost of a new phone across monthly installments on a single bill; once the term ends, the device cost is fully paid off, or customers can start a new financing term with an upgraded device. Customers who want a longer financing window have that option with Fizz; Koodo's program is fixed at 24 months.
Perks and add-ons
Fizz includes data rollover on all plans, so unused data carries forward to the next cycle rather than expiring. Members can gift mobile data to each other through the Fizz platform. The My Rewards loyalty program offers perks including free data on your first day and ongoing rewards for plan tenure. Travel add-ons are available for the US and a range of international destinations, valid until the end of your next payment cycle. Quebec customers benefit from a broader QC-specific plan selection. Phones are sold directly on fizz.ca with Affirm financing available.
Koodo Mobile includes rollover data on select postpaid and prepaid plans. The Pick 1 Free Perk on select postpaid Perk plans lets customers choose an add-on benefit. Bonus data is available on select prepaid Base plans when automatic top-up is enabled. Annual prepaid plans are available at $100 and $159 per year for light users. Koodo offers 24-month device financing for customers who need a new phone. Koodo has no sub-brands of its own.
Customer support
Fizz scores considerably higher on customer satisfaction at 4.5/5 versus Koodo at 2.8/5 on Topicks.ca, despite offering fewer support channels. Fizz operates a self-serve model with chat and a community forum but no phone or in-store support. Koodo offers more formal channels, including phone callback support, but scores lower in overall customer satisfaction. Both carriers lean on self-serve tools as a primary support method.
Who should choose which?
- You want to use Fizz's Videotron network, its stronger of the two networks at 65.6% national 5G coverage, and you're in Quebec where a large QC-specific plan selection is also available
- You want rollover data on every plan without exception -- Koodo only offers rollover on select plans
- You want more raw data per dollar: 100GB 5G for $35/month versus Koodo's 30GB 4G at the same price
- You only need occasional US or international travel add-ons and prefer paying per-GB rather than a daily rate
- You want to gift mobile data to friends or family who are also on Fizz
- You want a pay-as-you-go plan at $10 (AB/BC/ON) or $11 (QC) per month with no monthly data commitment
- You want a loyalty rewards program with free data days and tenure perks
- You are outside Quebec, BC, Ontario, or Alberta's major cities and need the Telus network's much broader national coverage, including the territories
- You want Canada-US-Mexico roaming included on your plan -- Fizz's comparable plan covers Canada and the USA only, not Mexico
- You travel to Europe, Asia, Latin America, or Australia and want fixed-price multi-day passes rather than per-GB add-ons
- You want a Pick 1 Free Perk bundled with a postpaid plan
- You want bonus data for enabling automatic top-up on a prepaid plan
- You prefer an annual prepaid option, with plans available at $100 or $159 per year
- You want phone callback or in-store support if something goes wrong
Fizz wins on data volume per dollar, rollover data, data gifting, and customer satisfaction -- its prepaid catalogue delivers considerably more data than Koodo at comparable price points, and its Videotron network is a strong performer at 65.6% national 5G coverage for customers who don't need Mexico roaming or nationwide reach. Koodo wins on network coverage, Mexico-inclusive roaming, structured international travel passes, and postpaid flexibility -- its Telus network outperforms both of Fizz's networks nationally, reaching 93.0% 4G and 76.3% 5G with territorial coverage neither Videotron nor Freedom offers, and its Pick 1 Free Perk, bonus data on top-up, and annual plans give it a broader range of plan structures.
The deciding factors are whether you value raw data volume and rollover over broader network reach, and whether you need Mexico-inclusive roaming and structured travel passes. Fizz's Quebec-specific plan selection is also worth checking if you're in QC.
