PC Mobile and no name™ mobile are both prepaid, no-contract carriers, and both run on the Bell network. PC Mobile operates on the Bell network, and no name mobile is powered by PC Mobile, so the two share the same underlying towers. Each offers 4 plans at nearly identical price points, with no device sales, no price lock, and no roaming of any kind. The real differences are in the details: no name gives more data at every tier and includes unlimited Canada-wide and US calling on every plan, while PC Mobile offers 5G speeds from $25/month, service in the three territories, and PC Optimum rewards.
Plans and pricing
Both carriers offer 4 prepaid plans with no contract, and both include a top-up data bonus on every plan, including the $19 entry plan. Prices line up closely: both start at $19/month, both have a $25 tier and a $34 top tier, and the only gap is in the middle, where no name charges $29 and PC Mobile charges $30. PC Mobile plans are sold nationwide including the territories, while no name plans are available in the 10 provinces. Both carriers support eSIM and offer the same data service passes when you need extra data.
With top-up bonuses counted, no name delivers more data at every tier: 2GB vs 1GB at $19, 6GB vs 5GB at $25, and 60GB vs 55GB at $34. The biggest gap is in the middle, where no name gives 40GB for $29 while PC Mobile gives 15GB for $30. PC Mobile counters on speed, with 5G access on its $25, $30, and $34 plans, while every no name plan runs at 4G. no name also includes unlimited Canada-wide and US calling on its $19 entry plan, where PC Mobile only adds unlimited US and long distance calling from $25/month.
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. Both PC Mobile and no name run on the Bell network, so their tower footprint and 4G LTE reach are identical. The difference is network speed: PC Mobile plans from $25/month can use Bell 5G, while no name plans are sold at 4G LTE speeds even though the Bell network has 5G.
Because both carriers use the Bell network, 4G LTE coverage is the same: 92.8% of Canadians from 9,986 towers. PC Mobile customers on $25+ plans can also reach Bell 5G, which covers 76.5% of Canadians through 3,972 dedicated 5G sites, while no name customers stay on 4G LTE. PC Mobile is also available in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon, where no name plans are not offered.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | PC Mobile | no name |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo (1GB top-up bonus) | $19/mo (2GB with top-up) |
| Cheapest 5G plan | $25/mo (4GB + 1GB top-up) | No 5G plans - 4G only |
| Mid-tier plan | $30/mo, 15GB with top-up, 5G | $29/mo, 40GB with top-up, 4G |
| Top-tier plan | $34/mo, 55GB with top-up, 5G | $34/mo, 60GB with top-up, 4G |
| Unlimited US calling (from Canada) | From $25/mo | All plans, from $19/mo |
| Unlimited Canada-wide long distance | From $25/mo | All plans, from $19/mo |
| International messages | Yes - on every plan | Yes - text, picture and video from Canada, every plan |
| Data service passes | 200MB $5 / 3GB $15 (30 days) | 200MB $5 / 3GB $15 (30 days) |
| Availability | 10 provinces + NT, NU, YT | 10 provinces |
| 4G population coverage | 92.8% (Bell network) | 92.8% (Bell network) |
| 5G population coverage | 76.5% (Bell network) | Not offered - 4G plans only |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Device financing | No - no device sales | No - no device sales |
| Price lock guarantee | No | No |
| US roaming | No roaming option | No roaming option |
| International roaming | No roaming option | No roaming option |
| Network | Operates on the Bell network | Powered by PC Mobile (Bell network) |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 1.0/5 | 0/5 |
Roaming rates compared
Neither carrier offers roaming. PC Mobile has no roaming option for the US or any international destination, and no name does not offer roaming to the US or internationally either. Both carriers include unlimited calling to US numbers on their eligible plans, but this is a domestic feature for calling from Canada, not a roaming product for use while travelling. Anyone who travels, even just across the border to the US, will need a separate travel SIM or eSIM with either carrier, or a different carrier that offers roaming.
Device financing
Neither PC Mobile nor no name sells mobile devices. Both are SIM and eSIM services only, so there is no device financing with either carrier. Customers bring their own unlocked phone to either one.
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 plans include unlimited international messaging, Every plan includes a top-up data bonus: 1GB top-up bonus on the $19 plan, and auto top-up bonuses of 1GB, 5GB, and 5GB on the $25, $30, and $34 plans. The $25, $30, and $34 tiers also add 5G access, unlimited US calling, and unlimited Canada-wide long distance calling. Data service passes of 200MB for $5 and 3GB for $15 are available, each valid for 30 days. PC Mobile supports eSIM.
no name includes unlimited calls Canada-wide and to the US on every plan, including the $19 entry plan. All plans include Canada and international text, picture, and video messages sent from Canada, along with auto top-up bonus data ranging from 1GB to 10GB depending on the tier. Data service passes of 200MB for $5 and 3GB for $15 are available, each valid for 30 days. no name supports eSIM.
Customer support
Both carriers offer phone and email support. PC Mobile adds in-store support and self-serve tools, while no name adds support by mail. Both score low with Topicks.ca users: PC Mobile at 1.0/5 and no name at 0/5.
Who should choose which?
- You want 5G speeds, available on PC Mobile plans from $25/month while no name is 4G only
- You live in or spend time in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon, where no name plans are not offered
- You shop at PC-affiliated stores and want to earn PC Optimum points on every top-up
- You want the 20,000 PC Optimum point welcome bonus after two months of service
- You prefer having in-store support and self-serve tools available
- You want more data for your money - 40GB for $29 versus PC Mobile at 15GB for $30
- You want the most data at the top tier - 60GB for $34 versus 55GB at PC Mobile
- You want unlimited Canada-wide and US calling on the cheapest $19 plan
- You want picture and video messages to international numbers included on every plan
- You are happy with 4G LTE speeds and live in one of the 10 provinces
PC Mobile wins on 5G access, availability in the territories, and PC Optimum rewards, making it the better pick for anyone who wants faster speeds or loyalty value on the same Bell network. no name wins on data per dollar and included calling, with more data at every tier and unlimited Canada-wide and US calling starting at $19/month.
The deciding factors are whether you value 5G speeds and PC Optimum points, or more data and fuller calling features at 4G speeds. Neither carrier offers roaming, device financing, or a price lock.
