Chatr Mobile and Fizz are both budget-focused prepaid carriers, but they differ substantially in network structure and data value. Chatr is a Rogers-owned prepaid-only carrier running entirely on the Rogers network nationwide; the Rogers network includes both 4G LTE and 5G infrastructure, though Chatr's own plans are currently sold at 4G LTE speeds only, with no phone sales. Fizz is a Videotron-owned prepaid carrier that operates on two networks, Videotron and Freedom Mobile, with regional plan pricing that varies across the provinces it serves. This dual-network setup gives Fizz 5G-speed plans, rollover data, and a large 45-plan catalogue, but narrower overall geographic reach compared to Chatr's nationwide Rogers coverage. Both carriers are self-serve, no-contract, and prepaid.
Plans and pricing
Chatr offers 7 prepaid no-contract plans from $19 to $159 per year, all provisioned at 4G LTE speeds with auto-pay data bonuses that increase included data. Fizz offers 45 prepaid no-contract plans from $10 to $53 per month across multiple provinces, with plans varying by region and rollover data included on every plan — the cards below show representative nationwide plans available outside Quebec.
Chatr's advantage is entry-level pricing and predictable 4G data: plans at $19, $21, and $25 per month that Fizz does not match at those exact prices outside its $10 pay-as-you-go tier. At $30 per month, Chatr offers 15GB on 4G, while Fizz offers 50GB on 5G in AB/BC/ON — a considerably larger, faster allotment. At $35, the gap widens further: Chatr provides 30GB on 4G, while Fizz offers 100GB on 5G outside Quebec, or a 70GB Canada+USA 5G plan at $35 (regional pricing varies by province). Fizz also includes rollover data on every plan, so unused data carries forward, a feature Chatr does not offer. Chatr's lowest monthly price is $19, while Fizz reaches lower still at $10 (AB/BC/ON) or $11 (QC) for pay-as-you-go with no monthly data commitment. Chatr also offers two annual prepaid options: $100/yr (400 minutes/400 texts, no data) and $159/yr (40GB 4G with unlimited international messages).
5G and network coverage
Coverage data is based on registered tower locations from the ISED tower registry and Statistics Canada 2021 census boundaries. Rogers network data was last updated 2026-03-04; Videotron and Freedom network data was updated March 2026. Chatr Mobile runs on the Rogers network, which reaches 98.3% of Canadians on 4G LTE and 96.7% on 5G nationally across 12,284 towers. Chatr's own plans are currently sold at 4G LTE speeds regardless of the underlying network's 5G availability. Fizz operates on two separate networks, Videotron and Freedom Mobile. On 5G, the Videotron network reaches 65.6% of Canadians nationally and the Freedom network reaches 48.0%, and Fizz does sell 5G-speed plans on both networks. For 5G-speed plans specifically, Fizz is the only option of the two; for underlying network 5G population coverage, Chatr's Rogers network reaches considerably further nationally.
On network-level coverage, Chatr's Rogers network reaches 98.3% of Canadians on 4G LTE and 96.7% on 5G across 12,284 towers, including 9,080 dedicated 5G towers, and extends into rural areas, Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan, and northern regions where Fizz has no presence. That said, Chatr does not currently sell any 5G-speed plans, so the 5G figure reflects the Rogers network's underlying capability rather than something Chatr customers can access today. Fizz's two networks differ in reach: the Videotron network covers 65.9% of Canadians on 4G and 65.6% on 5G across 1,826 towers, while the Freedom network covers 54.4% on 4G and 48.0% on 5G across 2,166 towers, with 2,049 combined dedicated 5G towers between both networks - and unlike Chatr, Fizz does sell 5G-speed plans on both networks, starting at $30/month.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Chatr Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | $10/mo (AB/BC/ON PAYG) / $11/mo (QC PAYG) |
| Plan count | 7 | 45 |
| Network generation (plans sold) | 4G LTE only | 4G LTE and 5G |
| Cheapest 5G-speed plan | Not available (no 5G-speed plans sold) | $30/mo (50GB, AB/BC/ON) / $32/mo (15GB QC) |
| Data at $25/mo | 5GB 4G (6GB with auto-pay) | No plan at this price |
| Data at $30/mo | 15GB 4G (20GB with auto-pay) | 50GB 5G (AB/BC/ON, no CAN/US) |
| Data at $35/mo | 30GB 4G (35GB with auto-pay) | 100GB 5G (AB/BC/ON) or 70GB CAN+USA 5G (AB/BC/ON) |
| Top monthly plan | $35/mo (30GB 4G) | $53/mo (150GB 5G, CAN+USA, QC) |
| Canada-US roaming included on plan | No | From $20/mo (Canada+USA, AB/BC/ON, no data) |
| Rollover data | No | Yes - all plans |
| Auto-pay data bonus | Yes (0.5GB - 5GB depending on plan) | No |
| Data gifting | No | Yes - members can gift data |
| Annual prepaid option | $100/yr, $159/yr | N/A (monthly plans only) |
| 4G population coverage (network-level) | 98.3% - Rogers network | 65.9% Videotron / 54.4% Freedom |
| 5G population coverage (network-level) | 96.7% - Rogers network | 65.6% Videotron / 48.0% Freedom |
| Total towers | 12,284 (Rogers network) | 1,826 (Videotron) + 2,166 (Freedom) |
| Dedicated 5G towers | 9,080 (Rogers network) | 2,049 combined (Videotron + Freedom) |
| Nationwide 4G reach | Yes - single nationwide network (Rogers) | No - coverage split across two separate networks |
| Device financing | No - BYOD only | Yes - phones sold on fizz.ca, Affirm financing 12-36 months |
| Price lock guarantee | No | No |
| US roaming - one-time add-on | $20 (5GB, USA & Mexico combined) | $5/1GB · $8/2GB · $15/5GB |
| International roaming (Europe, Asia, etc.) | $15 per-country-group add-on (1GB) | Per-GB add-ons for France, UK, China, Mexico, others |
| In-store support | Yes | No |
| Phone support | No | No |
| Customer rating | No ratings yet | 4.5/5 |
Roaming rates compared
Chatr and Fizz both take an add-on approach to roaming rather than including it on most plans, but their structures differ. Chatr sells flat one-time data packs: $20 for 5GB covering both the USA and Mexico together, and $15 for 1GB covering a country group (France, Germany, Italy, or the UK are billed together at that rate) or for India/China. Fizz takes a more granular per-GB approach across a wider range of individual destinations, including the US, France, UK, China, Mexico, and others listed at fizz.ca/en/travel, with all Fizz roaming add-ons valid until the end of your next payment cycle.
United States
| Option | Chatr Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | No per-GB option | $5.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No per-GB option | $8.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $20.00 (bundled with Mexico) | $15.00 |
| Talk add-on - 60 min | No per-minute option | $3.00 |
| Text add-on - 200 texts | No text add-on | $5.00 |
France
| Option | Chatr Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $15.00 (country-group rate) | $4.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No per-GB option | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No per-GB option | $13.00 |
| Data add-on - 10GB | No per-GB option | $25.00 |
United Kingdom
| Option | Chatr Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $15.00 (country-group rate) | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No per-GB option | $10.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No per-GB option | $20.00 |
China
| Option | Chatr Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $15.00 (India/China rate) | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No per-GB option | $10.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No per-GB option | $20.00 |
Mexico
| Option | Chatr Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | No per-GB option | $4.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No per-GB option | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $20.00 (bundled with USA) | $13.00 |
| Data add-on - 10GB | No per-GB option | $25.00 |
For a single US or Mexico trip needing only a small data top-up, Fizz's smaller increments ($5 for 1GB, $8 for 2GB) offer more flexibility and a lower entry cost than Chatr's flat $20/5GB pack. Chatr's $20 add-on can work out cheaper for travellers who need data in both the US and Mexico on the same trip, since one purchase covers both countries, while Fizz would require two separate purchases. For China specifically, Fizz's $6/1GB rate is still cheaper per gigabyte than Chatr's $15/1GB India/China add-on, though Chatr's flat rate can work for a single small top-up. Fizz is the only option of the two for smaller international destinations beyond the United States, Mexico, France, UK, and China listed at fizz.ca/en/travel.
Device financing
Chatr Mobile does not sell devices and has no financing program - all customers must bring their own unlocked phone (BYOD). 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. If purchasing a new phone is part of your plan to switch, Fizz is the only option of the two.
Perks and add-ons
Chatr Mobile offers auto-pay data bonuses on most monthly plans, adding between 0.5GB and 5GB of additional data each month at no extra cost when enrolled in auto-pay. Plans are entirely prepaid with no contract and no credit check. Chatr runs on the Rogers network nationwide, providing broad 4G LTE coverage. The annual $159 plan includes unlimited international messages. Chatr does not sell phones, offer device financing, or include roaming by default.
Fizz includes data rollover on all plans, so unused data carries forward to your 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 and are valid until the end of your next payment cycle. Fizz's Videotron network offers additional region-specific plan pricing not available on the Freedom network.
Customer support
Chatr provides in-store support through Rogers-affiliated locations, an online support ticket system, and mail, but has no live chat or phone support line, and has not yet accumulated a customer rating on Topicks.ca. Fizz operates a fully self-serve model with an account portal, chat support, and a community forum, and holds a 4.5/5 rating. Neither carrier offers phone support.
Who should choose which?
- You want a low-cost monthly plan starting at $19 with no contract and no credit check
- You need broad 4G LTE coverage across all provinces and territories on the Rogers network, including rural areas, Atlantic Canada, and regions where Fizz has no presence
- You want more data at the $25 price point - Chatr offers 5GB (6GB with auto-pay) where Fizz has no plan at that exact price
- You want auto-pay data bonuses that increase your included data each month at no extra cost
- You need in-store support and prefer speaking with someone in person
- You want an annual prepaid option with no data ($100/yr) or 40GB 4G with unlimited international messages ($159/yr)
- You already have an unlocked phone and do not need device financing or purchasing
- You want 5G-speed plans - Chatr does not currently sell any plans with 5G speeds
- You want 5G access through Fizz's Videotron or Freedom network, plus access to region-specific plan pricing not available on Chatr
- You want significantly more data per dollar from $30/month upward - 50GB 5G for $30 and 100GB 5G for $35 both outpace Chatr's 4G data at the same prices
- You want rollover data so unused gigabytes carry forward to your next cycle rather than expiring
- You want Canada-US roaming built into a plan rather than purchased as a flat one-time add-on
- You want to purchase a new phone with flexible Affirm financing (12 to 36 months) directly through fizz.ca
- You want to gift mobile data to friends or family members who are also on Fizz
Chatr wins on nationwide 4G coverage, entry-level pricing at the $19-$25 tier, auto-pay data bonuses, in-store support, and annual prepaid simplicity - its Rogers network reaches all provinces and territories, and its lowest tiers beat Fizz on price at plans below $30. Fizz wins on 5G-speed plans, raw data volume from $30/month upward, rollover data, device financing, data gifting, and overall customer rating, making it the better fit for customers within Fizz's Videotron or Freedom network footprint who value 5G speeds and larger data allotments over nationwide reach.
The deciding factors are your province of residence, whether nationwide 4G coverage matters more than 5G speed, and whether you value Chatr's in-store support or Fizz's larger data allotments and rollover feature.
