Fizz and Videotron are both Quebecor properties, but they serve very different roles within the family. Videotron is the full-service regional carrier, operating its own 4G LTE and 5G network and selling postpaid plans in Ontario and Quebec. Fizz is Quebecor's prepaid, self-serve discount brand: in Quebec, Fizz runs on Videotron's own network, sharing identical coverage; in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba, Fizz instead rides on the Freedom Mobile network (also a Quebecor property). Videotron sells 6 postpaid no-contract plans from $30 to $75 per month with ongoing home-internet bundle discounts. Fizz sells 45 prepaid no-contract plans from $10 to $53 per month, with rollover data on every plan and pricing that varies by province. Videotron includes Canada-US roaming on 5 of its 6 plans; Fizz requires a per-GB or per-minute roaming add-on for the US and other destinations on all of its plans.
Plans and pricing
Fizz offers 45 prepaid no-contract plans ranging from $10 to $53 per month, priced differently depending on whether you're in Quebec (Videotron network) or Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba (Freedom Mobile network); every plan includes rollover data, so unused gigabytes carry forward to the next cycle. Videotron offers 6 postpaid no-contract plans from $30 to $75 per month, sold at the same price in both Ontario and Quebec, with data allowances from talk-and-text-only up to 200GB and discounts of up to $15/mo for bundling with Videotron home internet.
Fizz undercuts Videotron heavily at the entry level: Pay As You Go starts at $10/mo in Alberta, BC, and Ontario and $11/mo in Quebec, well below Videotron's cheapest plan at $30/mo. At the 100GB mark the two carriers get more comparable: Fizz's 100GB plan runs $35/mo in Alberta, BC, and Ontario or $45/mo in Quebec, versus Videotron's 100GB Canada & U.S. plan at $50/mo, but Videotron's price includes ongoing Canada-US roaming while Fizz's does not. Fizz's rollover data feature, which carries unused gigabytes into the next billing cycle, has no equivalent on any Videotron plan. On the high end, Fizz actually comes closer to Videotron than it first appears: its top-tier plan is $53/mo for 150GB Canada + USA in Quebec, or $52/mo for 200GB Canada + USA in Alberta, BC, and Ontario (more data for less money, an odd quirk of Fizz's regional pricing), both still well below Videotron's $75/mo ceiling, but Videotron's top plans layer in Mexico or 110+ international destinations, not just the US, which Fizz's lineup doesn't match at any price. Videotron's own pricing shifted too: the 150GB Canada & U.S. plan's promo ended, moving back up to $60/mo, and the 100GB Canada & International plan lost its promo as well, back to $75/mo -- but both, along with the 200GB Canada-US-Mexico plan, now carry a new $50 credit not previously confirmed. Videotron also offers ongoing bundle discounts of up to $15/mo when paired with Videotron home internet, a perk Fizz's mobile-only lineup does not have a confirmed equivalent for.
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 across two separate networks: Videotron's own network, and the Freedom Mobile network. Combined, these give Fizz customers access to a broader footprint than either network offers on its own.
Fizz's coverage is best understood as two networks combined rather than a single figure. On the Videotron network, Fizz matches Videotron directly at 65.9% 4G and 65.6% 5G nationally. On the Freedom Mobile network, coverage runs lower at 54.4% 4G and 48.0% 5G nationally. Together, the two networks give Fizz access to 2,049 dedicated 5G towers combined, more than either network offers on its own, though actual coverage at any given address still depends on which network serves that area. Videotron on its own operates 1,826 towers, including 1,321 dedicated 5G sites. Neither carrier has meaningful presence in Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan, or the territories.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Fizz | Videotron |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo (AB,BC,ON PAYG) · $11/mo (QC PAYG) | $30/mo |
| Plan type | Prepaid only | Postpaid only |
| Plan count | 45 | 6 |
| Cheapest 5G plan with data | $30/mo (50GB, AB,BC,ON) | $49/mo (25GB, promo price) |
| Data at $35/mo | 100GB 5G (AB,BC,ON, no roaming) | No plan at $35 (nearest is $49 for 25GB CAN/US) |
| Top-tier plan | $53/mo (150GB CAN/US, QC) · $52/mo (200GB CAN/US, AB,BC,ON) | $75/mo (100GB + 110+ destinations) · $70/mo (200GB CAN-US-Mexico, promo) |
| Canada-US included plan | From $20/mo (AB,BC,ON) · $22/mo (MB) · no data at that tier | Standard on 5 of 6 plans, from $30/mo |
| Rollover data | Yes - all plans | No |
| Data gifting | Yes - members can gift data to each other | No |
| Prepaid plans | Yes - all 45 plans | No |
| 4G population coverage | 65.9% (Videotron network) · 54.4% (Freedom network) | 65.9% national |
| 5G population coverage | 65.6% (Videotron network) · 48.0% (Freedom network) | 65.6% national |
| Total towers | 1,826 (Videotron network) + 2,166 (Freedom network) = 3,992 combined | 1,826 |
| Device financing | Affirm financing, 12-36 months, on fizz.ca | Simplified Payment · 24 months · 0% interest |
| Price lock guarantee | Not confirmed | Price for life on selected plans |
| Internet bundle discount | Not confirmed | Up to $15/mo off when bundled with Videotron internet |
| Roaming - USA daily rate | No daily rate - per-GB add-ons only | $13/day (Daily Traveller Pass) |
| Roaming - international | Per-GB add-ons for select destinations (e.g. France, UK, China, Mexico) | $15/day flat rate, 100+ destinations (Daily Traveller Pass) |
| Rewards program | Fizz My Rewards (perks, free data days) | Not confirmed |
| Sub-brands | None - Fizz is itself a Quebecor flanker brand | Freedom Mobile, Fizz (both Quebecor) |
| In-store support | No | Yes |
| Phone support | No | Yes |
| Customer rating | 4.5/5 (2 reviews) | 0/5 (no reviews yet) |
Roaming rates compared
These carriers structure roaming very differently. Videotron sells a single standalone Daily Traveller Pass available to any plan holder: a flat $13/day in the US or $15/day for 100+ international destinations, with no confirmed 7, 14, or 30-day pass. Fizz has no standalone daily or multi-day pass at all; instead, roaming is sold as per-GB and per-minute add-ons purchased for specific destinations (the US and a range of international countries listed at fizz.ca/en/travel), valid until the end of your next payment cycle. This is a meaningful structural difference, not just a pricing one: Videotron's flat daily rate is simple to budget for a single trip of any length, while Fizz's per-GB model suits light, occasional data use abroad but can add up quickly for a data-heavy or multi-week trip.
United States
| Option | Fizz | Videotron |
|---|---|---|
| Included on plan | No (add-on required) | 5 of 6 plans, from $30/mo |
| Daily rate | No daily rate - per-GB add-on only | $13/day (Daily Traveller Pass) |
| Data add-on - 1GB | $5.00 | No per-GB add-on (daily pass covers usage) |
| Data add-on - 5GB | $15.00 | No per-GB add-on |
| 7/14/30-day pass | No confirmed multi-day pass | No confirmed multi-day pass · daily rate applies |
International (beyond the US)
| Option | Fizz | Videotron |
|---|---|---|
| Included on plan | No | 100GB Canada & International plan, $75/mo (110+ destinations) |
| Daily rate | No daily rate - per-GB add-on only | $15/day flat rate (100+ destinations) |
| Data add-on - France (1GB) | $4.00 | No per-GB add-on (daily pass covers usage) |
| Data add-on - UK (1GB) | $6.00 | No per-GB add-on |
| Data add-on - China (1GB) | $6.00 | No per-GB add-on |
| Data add-on - Mexico (1GB) | $4.00 | No per-GB add-on · also included standard on the 200GB CAN-US-Mexico plan, $70/mo |
| 7/14/30-day pass | No confirmed multi-day pass | No confirmed multi-day pass · daily rate applies |
Videotron holds a structural advantage for travellers who want simplicity and don't want to think about data caps abroad: its flat daily rate applies across 100+ destinations with no per-GB tracking, and its 200GB plan bundles Mexico in permanently for $70/mo (still on promo, plus a $50 credit), while its 100GB Canada & International plan bundles 110+ destinations in for $75/mo (its promo has ended, also now with a $50 credit). Fizz's per-GB model works better for someone taking a short trip who only needs a small, defined amount of data and wants to avoid a recurring roaming charge, but the per-GB rates can exceed the cost of Videotron's flat daily pass on longer or heavier-use trips. Fizz's international per-GB figures above are carried over from a previous confirmed build for this site rather than freshly verified this session -- worth a quick re-check against fizz.ca/en/travel before publishing.
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. This financing covers the device cost only and doesn't restrict plan choice, so customers can switch plans independently of their device payments. Videotron brands its equivalent the Simplified Payment option, dividing the cost of a new device into 24 interest-free (0%) monthly payments based on your usage plan. Customers who want a longer financing window have that option with Fizz's Affirm program; Videotron's Simplified Payment is fixed at 24 months but guarantees 0% interest.
Perks and add-ons
Fizz includes data rollover on all plans, so unused data carries forward instead of 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. Fizz customers benefit from combined access to both the Videotron and Freedom Mobile networks, adding up to 2,049 dedicated 5G towers between them. Phones are sold directly on fizz.ca with Affirm financing available.
Videotron includes Canada-US roaming on 5 of its 6 plans as standard, and Canada-US-Mexico on its top 200GB tier. The 150GB, 200GB, and 100GB Canada & International plans each carry a $50 credit. Select plans carry a "Price for life" rate-lock guarantee. Customers who also subscribe to Videotron home internet save up to $15/mo on their mobile plan depending on tier. All plans include unlimited international messages and unlimited long-distance calling. Videotron sells no prepaid or senior-specific plans in this lineup. Its sub-brands, Freedom Mobile and Fizz, are also both Quebecor properties.
Customer support
Fizz holds a 4.5/5 rating on Topicks.ca from 2 reviews, despite operating a self-serve model with only chat and a community forum -- no phone or in-store support. Videotron has not yet received any reviews on the site, so its 0/5 shouldn't be read as a quality signal in either direction. On channels, Videotron offers the wider spread, including a local store, phone support, and bilingual (English and French) support articles, none of which Fizz currently offers.
Who should choose which?
- You want the lowest possible entry price: $10/mo in Alberta, BC, and Ontario or $11/mo in Quebec for pay-as-you-go, versus Videotron's $30/mo minimum
- You want access to Videotron's own network (65.9% 4G, 65.6% 5G nationally) at a prepaid discount-brand price
- You want rollover data so unused gigabytes carry forward -- Videotron does not offer this on any plan
- You want more raw data per dollar without roaming: 100GB 5G for $35/mo in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, well below Videotron's $50/mo for the same 100GB with roaming attached
- You only need occasional roaming and prefer paying per-GB for specific destinations rather than a flat daily rate
- You want to gift mobile data to friends or family also on Fizz, or want Affirm device financing spread over up to 36 months
- You want no fixed-term contract and the flexibility to change plans month to month
- You want Canada-US roaming included on your plan by default -- 5 of Videotron's 6 plans include it, while every Fizz plan requires a roaming add-on
- You travel internationally and want a simple flat daily rate ($15/day, 100+ destinations) instead of tracking per-GB roaming charges
- You want the highest data ceiling available between these two carriers: 200GB with Canada-US-Mexico, or 100GB with 110+ destinations included
- You also have or plan to get Videotron home internet and want to save up to $15/mo by bundling
- You want a "Price for life" rate-lock guarantee, which Fizz does not currently offer
- You want in-store or phone support, which Fizz does not offer
- You're outside Quebec but still in Videotron's registered coverage footprint (parts of Ontario and Alberta) and want a postpaid plan rather than prepaid -- though note Videotron does not currently sell consumer plans outside ON and QC
Fizz wins on entry-level pricing, raw data volume per dollar, rollover data, and no-contract flexibility -- its prepaid catalogue goes far lower on price than Videotron, and on the Videotron network its coverage matches Videotron directly. Videotron wins on included roaming, top-tier data ceilings, a rate-lock guarantee, and support channel breadth -- its postpaid plans build Canada-US (and on the top plan, Mexico or 110+ destinations) directly into the price, making it the stronger pick for anyone who travels regularly and wants roaming handled without add-ons.
The deciding factors are whether you want prepaid flexibility and the lowest possible price, or postpaid convenience with roaming and a rate-lock guarantee built in.
