Overview
Mobile Network Operators in Canada
Canada has 27 active mobile carriers offering a combined 262 plans on topicks.ca, with prices starting at $9/month. The wireless industry is structured around three national network owners (Bell, Rogers, and Telus) plus a layer of regional operators and virtual resellers that run on those networks.
Use the tables below to compare every carrier by network, plan type, pricing, and technology support, then follow the links to compare plans directly.
Big 3
The Big 3: National Network Owners
Bell, Rogers, and Telus own the three national wireless networks that together cover over 99% of the Canadian population. Most other carriers in Canada use one of these networks.
| Carrier | Network | Provinces | Plans | From | Max Data | Plan Type | 5G | eSIM | Devices | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell MNO | Bell | All provinces & territories | 13 | $30/mo | Unlimited | Postpaid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Map |
| Rogers MNO | Rogers | All provinces & territories | 17 | $20/mo | Unlimited | Postpaid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Map |
| Telus MNO | Telus | All provinces & territories | 11 | $20/mo | Unlimited | Postpaid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Map |
National
National Carriers
Carriers with their own licensed spectrum and infrastructure operating beyond a single province: Eastlink, Freedom Mobile, Sasktel, and Videotron.
| Carrier | Network | Provinces | Plans | From | Max Data | Plan Type | 5G | eSIM | Devices | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlink MNO | Eastlink | AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI | 8 | $18/mo | 100 GB | Postpaid | Yes | No | Yes | - |
| Freedom Mobile MNO | Videotron, Freedom | All provinces & territories | 9 | $35/mo | 250 GB | Both | Yes | Yes | Yes | Map |
| Sasktel MNO | SaskTel | SK | 23 | $10/mo | 200 GB | Both | Yes | No | Yes | Map |
| Videotron MNO | Videotron | ON, QC | 6 | $30/mo | 200 GB | Postpaid | Yes | No | Yes | Map |
MVNO
MVNOs: Virtual Network Operators
Mobile Virtual Network Operators lease capacity from a host network. They range from premium flanker brands such as Fido (on Rogers), Koodo Mobile (on Telus), Virgin Plus (on Bell) to budget-focused prepaid options.
| Carrier | Network | Provinces | Plans | From | Max Data | Plan Type | 5G | eSIM | Devices | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven SpeakOut Wireless MVNO | Rogers | All provinces & territories | 7 | $19/mo | 75 GB | Prepaid | No | No | No | - |
| Chatr Mobile MVNO | Rogers | AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK | 7 | $19/mo | 40 GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | No | - |
| Fido MVNO | Rogers | AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK | 11 | $19/mo | 60 GB | Postpaid | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Fizz MVNO | Videotron | AB, BC, MB, ON, QC | 45 | $10/mo | 200 GB | Prepaid | Yes | No | No | - |
| Good2Go Mobile MVNO | Rogers | All provinces & territories | 6 | $19/mo | 80 GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | No | - |
| Kini Mobile MVNO | Telus | AB, BC, MB, ON, QC, SK | 8 | $15/mo | 30 GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | No | - |
| Koodo Mobile MVNO | Telus | All provinces & territories | 16 | $15/mo | 100 GB | Both | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Lucky Mobile MVNO | Bell | All provinces & territories | 5 | $19/mo | 30 GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | No | - |
| no name MVNO | Bell | AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK | 4 | $19/mo | 60 GB | Prepaid | No | No | No | - |
| PC Mobile MVNO | Bell | All provinces & territories | 4 | $19/mo | 55 GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | No | - |
| PhoneBox MVNO | Telus | All provinces & territories | 6 | $30/mo | 120 GB | Both | Yes | No | No | - |
| Public Mobile MVNO | Telus | All provinces & territories | 8 | $22/mo | 150 GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | No | - |
| Tigiidoo MVNO | Bell, Rogers | All provinces & territories | 2 | $35/mo | 200 GB | Prepaid | Yes | No | No | - |
| Virgin Plus MVNO | Bell | All provinces & territories | 10 | $19/mo | 60 GB | Postpaid | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Wundle Mobile MVNO | Rogers | All provinces & territories | 3 | $40/mo | 100 GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | No | - |
Regional
Regional & Remote Carriers
Carriers serving specific provinces or remote communities, often the only wireless option in their coverage area.
| Carrier | Network | Provinces | Plans | From | Max Data | Plan Type | 5G | eSIM | Devices | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEyou Mobility Regional | Eeyou | QC | 4 | $25/mo | 500 GB | Postpaid | No | No | No | - |
| Ice Wireless Regional | Ice Wireless | NT, NU, QC, YT | 10 | $9/mo | 80 GB | Both | No | No | No | - |
| Lum Mobile Regional | SaskTel | SK | 7 | $40/mo | 500 GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | No | - |
| QINIQ (SSi Mobile) Regional | Ssi-canada | NU | 7 | $20/mo | 100 GB | Prepaid | No | No | No | - |
| Sogetel Regional | Sogetel | QC | 5 | $20/mo | 250 GB | Postpaid | Yes | No | No | - |
Network Guide
Which Network Does Each Carrier Use?
Because many carriers share the same towers, your actual coverage often depends on the underlying network rather than the brand. Here is a breakdown by host network.
- 7-Eleven SpeakOut Wireless
- Chatr Mobile
- Fido
- Good2Go Mobile
- Rogers
- Wundle Mobile
- Bell
- Lucky Mobile
- PC Mobile
- Virgin Plus
- no name
- Kini Mobile
- Koodo Mobile
- PhoneBox
- Public Mobile
- Telus
- Fizz
- Videotron
- Freedom Mobile
- Tigiidoo
- Lum Mobile
- Sasktel
- Eastlink
- EEyou Mobility
- Ice Wireless
- QINIQ (SSi Mobile)
- Sogetel
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mobile carriers are there in Canada?
There are 27 active mobile carriers listed on Topicks.ca, offering 262 plans in total. This includes carriers that own their own network infrastructure (MNOs) and a mix of MVNOs and regional operators that resell capacity on those networks.
What are the Big 3 carriers in Canada?
The Big 3 are Bell, Rogers, and Telus. They own the three national wireless networks that cover over 99% of the Canadian population and serve the vast majority of Canadian subscribers, either directly or through their subsidiary brands.
What is the difference between an MNO and an MVNO in Canada?
An MNO (Mobile Network Operator) owns its own spectrum licences and tower infrastructure. An MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) does not own towers; it leases network capacity from an MNO and resells it under its own brand. In Canada, examples include 7-Eleven SpeakOut Wireless (on Rogers), Chatr Mobile (on Rogers), Fido (on Rogers), and Fizz (on Videotron).
Which Canadian carrier has the cheapest plans?
The cheapest mobile plans in Canada start at $9/month. Carriers currently offering plans at or near that price include Ice Wireless, Fizz, and Sasktel, though pricing and availability are subject to change. Use Topicks.ca to compare current plans side by side.
Which Canadian carriers support 5G?
19 of the 27 carriers listed on Topicks.ca currently support 5G: Bell, Eastlink, Fido, Fizz, Freedom Mobile, Kini Mobile, Koodo Mobile, Lum Mobile, PC Mobile, PhoneBox, Public Mobile, Rogers, Sasktel, Sogetel, Telus, Tigiidoo, Videotron, Virgin Plus, and Wundle Mobile. 5G availability depends on your device and location.
Are there mobile carriers only available in certain provinces?
Yes. Chatr Mobile (AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK). Eastlink (AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI). EEyou Mobility (QC). Fido (AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK). Fizz (AB, BC, MB, ON, QC). Ice Wireless (NT, NU, QC, YT). Kini Mobile (AB, BC, MB, ON, QC, SK). Lum Mobile (SK). no name (AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK). QINIQ (SSi Mobile) (NU). Sasktel (SK). Sogetel (QC). Videotron (ON, QC).
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