PC Mobile and Fizz are both prepaid, no-contract carriers, but they take very different approaches. PC Mobile runs on the Bell network, with a small lineup of 4 plans, no device sales, and every plan tied to PC Optimum rewards. Fizz is a Videotron-owned carrier that operates on two networks - the Videotron network and the Freedom Mobile network - and sells phones directly with Affirm financing. This gives Fizz a much larger plan catalogue of 45 options, but coverage varies by network and location, while the Bell network behind PC Mobile provides broader, consistent national reach. PC Mobile offers no international roaming of any kind, while Fizz offers add-ons for the US and a range of other countries.
Plans and pricing
PC Mobile offers 4 prepaid plans with no contract, running on Bell's network, with a top-up data bonus on every plan (1GB on the $19 and $25 plans, 5GB on the $30 and $34 plans), unlimited international messaging on all four plans, and unlimited US calling and long distance calling included from $25/month. Fizz offers 45 prepaid no-contract plans from $10 to $53 per month across multiple provinces - the cards below show representative nationwide plans available outside Quebec. Fizz also has rollover data on all plans, a feature PC Mobile does not offer. Both carriers support eSIM.
The two carriers land at similar starting prices, and the data gap between them has narrowed at the top tier. PC Mobile's $25/$30/$34 tiers work out to roughly 5GB/15GB/55GB once auto top-up bonuses are counted, all on 5G (its $19 plan is 4G with 1GB via the top-up bonus) - while Fizz delivers 50GB/70GB/100GB on 5G at $30/$33/$35, all with rollover data that PC Mobile does not offer. PC Mobile counters with unlimited US calling and unlimited long distance calling built into every $25+ plan, plus unlimited international messaging on all four plans including the $19 entry plan, features Fizz only partially matches on its CAN+USA-specific plans. Fizz also reaches much lower on the price ladder, starting at $10/month for pay-as-you-go versus PC Mobile's $19 entry tier, and has a distinct Quebec plan set on the Videotron network.
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. PC Mobile runs on the Bell network, which provides consistent national 4G and 5G reach. Fizz operates on two networks - the Videotron network and the Freedom network - with different coverage footprints for each, and neither currently matches Bell's national reach.
PC Mobile on Bell holds a clear national coverage advantage, reaching 92.8% of Canadians on 4G and 76.5% on 5G from 9,986 towers, including 3,972 dedicated 5G sites. Fizz's Videotron network reaches 65.9% on 4G and 65.6% on 5G nationally, while its Freedom network reaches 54.4% on 4G and 48.0% on 5G, with 2,049 dedicated 5G towers combined across both. Anyone outside a Fizz-served urban area, or outside Videotron's home province of Quebec, should verify coverage at their address before switching - PC Mobile's Bell-based coverage is more consistent across rural and less-populated regions.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | PC Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | $10/mo (AB/BC/ON PAYG) / $11/mo (QC PAYG) |
| Cheapest 5G plan | $25/mo (4GB + 1GB auto top-up) | $30/mo (50GB) |
| Top-tier plan (this comparison) | $34/mo, ~55GB with top-up, 5G | $35/mo, 100GB, 5G (Videotron network) |
| Canada-US calling included | Yes - unlimited US calling from $25/mo (no roaming) | Yes - CAN+USA data plans from $32/mo |
| Rollover data | No | Yes - all plans |
| International messages included | Yes - on every plan | Only on Canada + USA plans |
| Loyalty rewards | PC Optimum points | Fizz My Rewards (perks, free data days) |
| 4G population coverage | 92.8% (Bell network) | 65.9% Videotron network / 54.4% Freedom network |
| 5G population coverage | 76.5% (Bell network) | 65.6% Videotron network / 48.0% Freedom network |
| Device financing | No - no device sales | Yes - phones sold on fizz.ca, Affirm financing 12-36 months |
| Price lock guarantee | No | No |
| US roaming | No roaming option | Per-GB and per-minute add-ons available |
| International roaming (Europe, Asia, etc.) | No roaming option | Per-GB add-ons for France, UK, China, Mexico, and others |
| Network | Bell network | Videotron network & Freedom network |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 1.0/5 | 4.5/5 |
Roaming rates compared
PC Mobile does not offer international roaming on any of its plans - its unlimited US calling is a domestic feature for calling US numbers from Canada, not a roaming product for use while travelling. Fizz takes a granular per-GB and per-minute approach for the US and a wider range of international destinations, including France, UK, China, Mexico, and others listed at fizz.ca/en/travel. All Fizz roaming add-ons are valid until the end of your next payment cycle.
United States
| Option | PC Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | No roaming option | $5.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No roaming option | $8.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No roaming option | $15.00 |
| Talk add-on - 60 min | No roaming option | $3.00 |
| Text add-on - 200 texts | No roaming option | $5.00 |
| Talk & text bundle | No roaming option | No bundle |
| 15-day pass | No roaming option | No 15-day pass |
| 30-day pass | No roaming option | No 30-day pass |
France
| Option | PC Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | No roaming option | $4.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No roaming option | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No roaming option | $13.00 |
| Data add-on - 10GB | No roaming option | $25.00 |
United Kingdom
| Option | PC Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | No roaming option | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No roaming option | $10.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No roaming option | $20.00 |
China
| Option | PC Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | No roaming option | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No roaming option | $10.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No roaming option | $20.00 |
Mexico
| Option | PC Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| Data add-on - 1GB | No roaming option | $4.00 |
| Data add-on - 2GB | No roaming option | $6.00 |
| Data add-on - 5GB | No roaming option | $13.00 |
| Data add-on - 10GB | No roaming option | $25.00 |
Other international destinations
| Option | PC Mobile | Fizz |
|---|---|---|
| International data add-ons | No roaming option | Per-GB rates available - check fizz.ca/en/travel |
Fizz is the only one of these two carriers with any roaming product at all. PC Mobile has no international roaming option for the US or anywhere else - its unlimited US calling is strictly for calling from Canada, not for use while abroad. Anyone who travels, even just across the border to the US, will need to look at Fizz or bring a separate travel SIM if they choose PC Mobile.
Device financing
PC Mobile does not sell mobile devices - it is a prepaid SIM/eSIM service only, so there is no financing option through PC Mobile. 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 approval. Customers who want to buy a new phone as part of switching have a clear path with Fizz that PC Mobile does not offer.
Perks and add-ons
PC Mobile includes PC Optimum rewards integration across all plans. New customers earn 20,000 PC Optimum points after two months of service. Every top-up earns 5% of the top-up value in PC Optimum points, and an additional 5% is earned when signing up for Auto-Allowance or Allowance paid with a PC Financial Mastercard or PC Money Account. All four plans include unlimited international messaging and a top-up data bonus: 1GB top-up bonus on the $19 plan, 1GB auto top-up bonus on the $25 plan, and 5GB auto top-up bonus on the $30 and $34 plans. The $25, $30, and $34 plans also add unlimited long distance calling. PC Mobile supports eSIM. PC Mobile does not offer international roaming, device sales, or a price lock guarantee.
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 operates on both the Videotron and Freedom networks, with coverage and plan availability varying by location.
Customer support
PC Mobile offers phone, email, and in-store support alongside self-serve tools, while Fizz relies entirely on a self-serve portal, app, chat, and community forum with no phone or in-store option. Despite PC Mobile's broader mix of support channels, it scores far lower on customer satisfaction: 1.0/5 on Topicks.ca versus Fizz's 4.5/5.
Who should choose which?
- You shop at PC-affiliated stores and want to earn PC Optimum rewards on every plan
- You want unlimited US calling included at $25/month and up, for calling US numbers from Canada
- You want unlimited long distance calling bundled in at $25/month and up
- You want unlimited international text messaging on every plan
- You want 5G speeds without paying a premium - available from $25/month
- You want the more consistent national coverage of the Bell network over Fizz's Videotron and Freedom networks
- You don't need device financing, rollover data, or international roaming
- You want the larger plan selection - 45 plans across multiple provinces versus PC Mobile's 4
- You want rollover data so unused gigabytes carry forward to your next cycle rather than expiring
- You want more data per dollar at the top tier - 100GB 5G for $35 versus PC Mobile's roughly 55GB with top-up at $34
- You want to purchase a new phone with flexible Affirm financing (12 to 36 months) directly through fizz.ca
- You travel to the US or abroad and need roaming data add-ons, since PC Mobile offers none at all
- You only need a pay-as-you-go plan starting at $10/month with no monthly data commitment
- You live in an area well served by the Videotron or Freedom network and are satisfied with its coverage
PC Mobile wins on national coverage through the Bell network, PC Optimum rewards, and included unlimited US calling and international texting, making it the steadier pick for anyone who wants dependable coverage and a bit of loyalty value without chasing add-ons. Fizz wins on plan selection, data volume, rollover data, device financing, and international roaming, making it the better fit for data-heavy users, phone shoppers, and anyone who travels outside Canada.
The deciding factors are whether you value Bell's broader, more consistent coverage and PC Mobile's included US calling, or Fizz's larger data allowances, rollover data, and roaming options for travel.
