Fizz and Lucky Mobile are both prepaid, no-contract carriers, but they take very different approaches. Fizz is a Videotron-owned carrier that operates on two separate networks: the Videotron network and the Freedom Mobile network. This dual-network structure gives Fizz a large plan catalogue of 45 options with 5G speeds and rollover data. Lucky Mobile is a Bell-owned prepaid brand running on the Bell network nationwide, with a compact lineup of 4 plans, all bring-your-own-phone, all capped at 4G LTE speeds. Both carriers are fully self-serve for account management, though Lucky Mobile also offers in-store support through Bell/Lucky retail locations, something Fizz does not.
Plans and pricing
Fizz offers 45 prepaid no-contract plans from $10 to $53 per month across multiple provinces, with rollover data on every plan so unused gigabytes carry forward to the next cycle. The cards below show representative plans available in AB, BC, and ON. Lucky Mobile offers 4 prepaid no-contract plans from $22 to $35 per month, all bring-your-own-phone. Every Lucky Mobile plan includes Call Display & Call Waiting, Voicemail, Mobile Hotspot capability, and 4G LTE speeds up to 150 Mbps; data speeds are reduced to a maximum of 128 Kbps once the plan's data allotment is used, rather than being cut off, and every plan comes with bonus data added automatically on top-up. Lucky Mobile plans do not offer 5G speeds at any tier.
Fizz reaches much lower on the price ladder, starting at $10 per month for pay-as-you-go versus Lucky Mobile's $22 entry plan, and offers considerably more data per dollar at every comparable price point: at $30, Fizz gives 50GB on 5G while Lucky Mobile gives 15GB on 4G; at $35, Fizz offers 100GB on 5G versus Lucky Mobile's 30GB on 4G. Lucky Mobile counters with a model where data never fully cuts off - speeds drop to 128 Kbps after the plan's allotment is used rather than stopping - and every plan adds bonus data automatically on auto top-up, features Fizz does not offer in the same form. Fizz's rollover data lets unused gigabytes carry into the next billing cycle, which Lucky Mobile does not offer. No Fizz plan in this lineup reaches 5G speeds on Lucky Mobile, since Lucky Mobile plans are capped at 4G LTE regardless of price tier.
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. Lucky Mobile runs on the Bell network, which provides strong national 4G and 5G reach. Fizz operates on two separate networks: the Videotron network and the Freedom Mobile network. Nationally, the Bell network that Lucky Mobile runs on leads both of Fizz's networks on population coverage, though Lucky Mobile itself does not sell any 5G-speed plans despite running on a network with substantial 5G reach.
On raw network reach, Bell (Lucky Mobile's network) leads nationally with 92.8% 4G and 76.5% 5G population coverage from 9,986 towers, including 3,972 dedicated 5G sites. Fizz's Videotron network reaches 65.9% 4G and 65.6% 5G of the national population, while Fizz's Freedom Mobile network reaches 54.4% 4G and 48.0% 5G nationally. Combined, Fizz's two networks total 3,992 towers, including 2,049 dedicated 5G sites, though neither network individually matches Bell's national reach. Note that while the Bell network underlying Lucky Mobile reaches 76.5% of Canadians with 5G, Lucky Mobile itself does not offer any 5G-speed plans - all Lucky Mobile plans are capped at 4G LTE.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Fizz | Lucky Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo (AB/BC/ON PAYG) / $11/mo (QC PAYG) | $22/mo |
| Plan type | Prepaid only | Prepaid only (BYOP) |
| Plan count | 45 | 4 |
| Cheapest 5G plan | $30/mo (50GB, AB/BC/ON) | Not offered - no 5G plans |
| Data at $30/mo | 50GB 5G (AB/BC/ON) | 15GB 4G (LTE, throttled after cap) |
| Data at $35/mo | 100GB 5G (AB/BC/ON) or 40GB 4G (QC) | 30GB 4G (LTE, throttled after cap) |
| Top-tier plan (this comparison) | 150GB 5G, $45/mo | 30GB 4G, $35/mo |
| Max network speed offered | 5G on plans of 50GB+ | 4G LTE only, up to 150 Mbps |
| Data after allotment used | Not stated by carrier | Continues at reduced speed, up to 128 Kbps (not cut off) |
| Rollover data | Yes - all plans | No |
| Bonus data on auto top-up | No | Yes - all plans |
| Canada-US included plans available | Yes, from $20/mo | Not offered |
| 4G population coverage (national) | 65.9% (Videotron) / 54.4% (Freedom) | 92.8% (34.3M) - Bell |
| 5G population coverage (national) | 65.6% (Videotron) / 48.0% (Freedom) | 76.5% (28.3M) - Bell network capability |
| Total towers | 3,992 combined (1,826 Videotron + 2,166 Freedom) | 9,986 - Bell |
| Device financing | Yes - phones sold on fizz.ca, Affirm financing 12-36 months | No - BYOP only |
| Price lock guarantee | No | No |
| Data gifting | Yes - members can gift data | Not offered |
| Mobile hotspot | Not confirmed | Included on all plans |
| In-store support | No | Yes |
| Phone support | No | No |
| Customer rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
Roaming rates compared
Fizz publishes granular per-GB and per-minute roaming add-ons for the US and a range of international destinations including France, UK, China, and Mexico, all listed at fizz.ca/en/travel and valid until the end of the next payment cycle. Lucky Mobile's official site does not publish specific roaming rates, passes, or add-on pricing for the US or international destinations at the time of writing, so no roaming figures for Lucky Mobile are included below. This is a gap in what Lucky Mobile discloses publicly, not a confirmed statement that no roaming option exists - travellers should check directly with Lucky Mobile before relying on this page for roaming decisions.
United States
| Option | Fizz | Lucky Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $5.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 2GB | $8.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $15.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Talk add-on - 60 min | $3.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Text add-on - 200 texts | $5.00 | Not published by carrier |
France
| Option | Fizz | Lucky Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $4.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 2GB | $6.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $13.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 10GB | $25.00 | Not published by carrier |
United Kingdom
| Option | Fizz | Lucky Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $6.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 2GB | $10.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $20.00 | Not published by carrier |
China
| Option | Fizz | Lucky Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $6.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 2GB | $10.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $20.00 | Not published by carrier |
Mexico
| Option | Fizz | Lucky Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | $4.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 2GB | $6.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $13.00 | Not published by carrier |
| Data add-on - 10GB | $25.00 | Not published by carrier |
For any destination covered on this page, Fizz has a published, priced roaming option and Lucky Mobile does not. Travellers who need international or US roaming should treat Fizz as the carrier with confirmed pricing today, and check directly with Lucky Mobile if roaming matters for their trip, since the absence of published rates does not necessarily mean no service is available.
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 financing covers the device cost only and does not restrict plan choice. Lucky Mobile does not sell phones or offer device financing - it is a bring-your-own-phone service, and customers need an unlocked or compatible device before signing up.
Perks and add-ons
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, valid until the end of your next payment cycle.
Lucky Mobile includes Call Display & Call Waiting, Voicemail, and Mobile Hotspot capability on every plan. Every plan also includes bonus data added automatically with auto top-up (ranging from 500MB on the entry $22 plan up to 5GB bonus on the $30 and $35 plans). Rather than a hard data cutoff, Lucky Mobile plans continue at a reduced speed of up to 128 Kbps once the plan's data allotment is used. Lucky Mobile also offers free eSIM.
Customer support
Both carriers score identically at 4.5/5 on Topicks.ca, but their support models differ: Fizz is entirely self-serve, chat, and community forum with no physical locations, while Lucky Mobile adds a dedicated My Account app and in-store support, giving customers who prefer an in-person option a path Fizz does not offer.
Who should choose which?
- You want the most data per dollar - 50GB on 5G for $30, 100GB on 5G for $35, well beyond what Lucky Mobile offers at the same price
- You want 5G speeds - Lucky Mobile plans are capped at 4G LTE regardless of price
- You want rollover data so unused gigabytes carry forward to your next cycle rather than expiring
- You need Canada-US calling included in your plan, available on Fizz from $20/mo
- You want Fizz's stronger network - Videotron leads Fizz's own Freedom Mobile network on both 4G (65.9% vs 54.4%) and 5G (65.6% vs 48.0%) national coverage
- You want to purchase a new phone with flexible Affirm financing directly through fizz.ca
- You want confirmed, published roaming rates for the US and international destinations like France, UK, China, and Mexico
- You want nationwide coverage on the Bell network, which leads Fizz on national 4G (92.8% vs Fizz's 65.9%/54.4%) and 5G (76.5% vs Fizz's 65.6%/48.0%) population coverage
- You want data that never fully cuts off - Lucky Mobile plans drop to a reduced speed (up to 128 Kbps) after your allotment is used, rather than stopping
- You want bonus data added automatically every time you top up, on every plan
- You want in-store support as an option alongside self-serve, something Fizz does not offer
- You want Mobile Hotspot, Call Display & Call Waiting, and Voicemail included as standard on every plan
- You want free eSIM activation
Fizz wins on data volume, price, 5G availability, rollover data, and published roaming rates - its dual-network structure and large plan catalogue give it a clear edge for data-heavy users and international travellers who need confirmed pricing before they go. Lucky Mobile wins on national network reach, data that continues at reduced speed rather than cutting off, bonus data on auto top-up, and in-store support, making it the better fit for customers who prioritize a wide, consistent Bell network and want a physical location to fall back on.
The deciding factors are whether you need 5G speeds and maximum data per dollar (Fizz) or you prioritize national network reach, a data model that never fully stops, and in-person support (Lucky Mobile).
