Wundle Mobile and Lum Mobile are both membership-based carriers offering prepaid wireless service without traditional contracts, but they operate very differently. Wundle Mobile is an MVNO running on the Rogers network, offering nationwide 5G coverage across Canada with a one-time $20 membership fee and three straightforward monthly plans. Lum Mobile is a Saskatchewan-focused carrier running on the SaskTel network, with no one-time fee — the monthly membership cost is the entire plan fee — offering flexible 1-month, 3-month, and annual membership tiers with rollover data and international roaming add-ons. The two carriers overlap at the $40 per month price point but differ significantly in coverage reach, plan structure, and roaming options.
Plans and pricing
Wundle Mobile offers 3 monthly prepaid plans at $40, $45, and $50 per month, each requiring a one-time $20 membership fee at sign-up. All plans include unlimited international messages, and the two higher tiers include Canada-US or Canada-US-Mexico calling and data. Lum Mobile structures its plans as memberships by duration: a 1-month tier at $40, three 3-month bundles at $90, $120, and $150, and three annual bundles at $300, $360, and $420. There is no separate membership fee at Lum — the price shown is the full cost. All Lum plans include unlimited calling and texting to the US, unlimited international messages, unlimited long distance calling, and rollover of unused data within one membership period.
At the $40 per month price point, Wundle Canada-Wide provides 50GB of nationwide 5G data while Lum Mobile's 1-month membership provides 15GB — a significant data volume difference, though Lum includes rollover of unused data within the membership period. Wundle's Canada-US plan at $45 per month offers 75GB with US calling included, and the Wide-Open plan at $50 adds Mexico roaming and 100GB. Lum Mobile's multi-month bundles offer better value for longer commitments: the 3-month 150GB bundle works out to $50 per month, and the annual 500GB bundle works out to $35 per month — the best per-month rate available from either carrier. Note that Wundle requires a $20 one-time membership fee at sign-up that Lum does not charge. Lum Mobile plans are available in Saskatchewan only, where the SaskTel network operates.
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. Wundle Mobile runs on the Rogers network, one of Canada's three national carriers with 12,284 towers and 5G coverage reaching 96.7% of the Canadian population. Lum Mobile operates on the SaskTel network, a provincial carrier with 1,072 towers focused almost entirely on Saskatchewan, where it covers 100% of the province on 4G and 95.0% on 5G. Nationally, SaskTel's coverage figures are very low because the network is not designed for cross-country use. For customers in Saskatchewan specifically, both carriers deliver solid 5G coverage; outside Saskatchewan, only Wundle on the Rogers network applies.
Nationally, Wundle on the Rogers network holds an overwhelming coverage advantage: 98.3% on 4G and 96.7% on 5G across all provinces. Lum Mobile on SaskTel is a provincial network — its national figures of 3.3% 4G and 3.1% 5G reflect that SaskTel is not a cross-Canada carrier. Within Saskatchewan, the comparison changes: SaskTel covers 100% of the province on 4G and 95.0% on 5G, and Rogers covers 86.6% on 4G and 84.1% on 5G in Saskatchewan. For Saskatchewan residents comparing the two, Lum on SaskTel actually has a provincial coverage edge. For anyone outside Saskatchewan, Wundle is the only viable option of the two.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Wundle Mobile | Lum Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly) | $40/mo + $20 one-time fee | $40/mo (no one-time fee) |
| Best per-month rate | $40/mo (Canada-Wide) | ~$35/mo (annual 500GB plan) |
| One-time membership fee | $20 | None |
| Plan count | 3 | 7 |
| Data at ~$40/mo | 50GB (Canada-Wide) | 15GB (1-month plan) |
| Data at ~$50/mo | 100GB (Wide-Open) | 50GB (3-month 150GB / 3) |
| Multi-month / annual options | No | Yes (3-month and annual bundles) |
| Rollover data | No | Yes (within membership period) |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes (all plans) | Not listed |
| Canada-US calling included | From $45/mo (Canada-US plan) | All plans |
| Canada-US-Mexico roaming | $50/mo (Wide-Open) | No plan includes Mexico |
| Unlimited long distance calling | $50/mo (Wide-Open only) | All plans |
| Unlimited international messages | All plans | All plans |
| 4G population coverage (national) | 98.3% - Rogers | 3.3% - SaskTel (100% in SK) |
| 5G population coverage (national) | 96.7% - Rogers | 3.1% - SaskTel (95% in SK) |
| Total towers (parent network) | 12,284 | 1,072 |
| Saskatchewan coverage | 86.6% 4G / 84.1% 5G | 100% 4G / 95.0% 5G |
| Device financing | No - BYOD only | No - BYOD only |
| Price lock guarantee | No | No |
| US roaming add-on | No add-on (included on plan from $45) | Yes - US 3GB for $25 (30 days) |
| International roaming add-on | No | Yes - Global Pack A and B |
| eSIM support | No | Yes (1-month plan) |
| Phone support | Yes | No |
| Email support | Yes | No |
| Online form / support request | Yes | Yes |
| Member forum | No | Yes |
| FAQ library | Yes (limited) | Yes |
| Sells devices | No | No |
| Customer rating | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Roaming rates compared
Roaming is a notable differentiator between these two carriers. Wundle Mobile includes US and Mexico roaming directly in its Wide-Open plan at $50 per month, and its Canada-US plan at $45 per month includes calling and texting between Canada and the US with 75GB of shared data across both countries. Wundle does not offer any purchasable roaming add-ons. Lum Mobile takes the opposite approach: US calling and texting are included on all plans, but data roaming beyond Canada requires a purchasable add-on pass. Lum offers three roaming add-ons: a US data pass and two global packs covering dozens of countries across multiple regions. Calls and texts on US and Global Pack add-ons consume data at a metered rate (1MB per minute for US calls, 20MB per minute for Global Pack calls) rather than being unlimited.
United States
| Option | Wundle Mobile | Lum Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| US calling & texting included on plan | From $45/mo (Canada-US plan) | All plans |
| US data included on plan | From $45/mo (75GB shared CAN/US) | No US data included on plan |
| US roaming add-on | No add-on available | $25 - 3GB data, 30 days (calls at 1MB/min) |
International destinations - Global Pack A
Includes: Australia, Bermuda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam and more.
| Option | Wundle Mobile | Lum Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Included on plan | No | No |
| 30-day pass (3GB) | No pass available | $35 (calls at 20MB/min) |
International destinations - Global Pack B
Includes: Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Curacao, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, French Guiana, French West Indies, Fiji, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Montserrat, Nigeria, Oman, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and more.
| Option | Wundle Mobile | Lum Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Included on plan | No | No |
| 30-day pass (3GB) | No pass available | $50 (calls at 20MB/min) |
For US travel, Wundle's plan-included approach is simpler for heavy data users: the Canada-US plan at $45 per month gives 75GB shared across both countries with no add-on required. For lighter US data needs, Lum's $25 US add-on for 3GB over 30 days is a practical option for Lum members. For travel beyond North America to Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, or other global destinations, Lum Mobile is the only option of the two, with Global Pack A at $35 for 35+ countries and Global Pack B at $50 for an extended list of destinations. Wundle has no international roaming option outside its plan-included coverage zones.
Device financing
Neither Wundle Mobile nor Lum Mobile sells devices or offers device financing. Both carriers operate on a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) basis only. Customers must source an unlocked compatible phone separately before activating service on either carrier.
Perks and add-ons
Wundle Mobile includes mobile hotspot on all three plans, allowing customers to share their data with other devices. Unlimited international messages are included on the Canada-Wide and Wide-Open plans. The Wide-Open plan at $50 per month includes unlimited long distance calling and roaming across Canada, the US, and Mexico. Wundle does not offer a rewards program, rollover data, or purchasable roaming add-ons beyond what is included in its plans. Wundle has no sub-brands.
Lum Mobile includes rollover of unused data within a single membership period on all plans, so data not used in the first month of a 3-month plan carries forward to the following months. All plans include unlimited calling and texting to the US as standard, along with unlimited long distance calling and unlimited international messages. The 1-month plan is available on eSIM. Purchasable roaming add-ons extend coverage to the US (3GB for $25) and to 70+ international destinations via Global Pack A (3GB for $35) and Global Pack B (3GB for $50). Calls on roaming add-ons are metered by data usage rather than being unlimited. Lum has no sub-brands.
Customer support
Wundle Mobile offers more direct support options, with phone and email contact available alongside an online form and a basic FAQ library. Lum Mobile operates on a self-serve model, with a support request form, a member community forum, and a FAQ library as the primary channels — no phone or direct email support is listed. Both carriers currently have no customer rating on Topicks.ca, reflecting limited review volume as newer entrants in the market.
Who should choose which?
- You need nationwide coverage outside Saskatchewan - Wundle runs on the Rogers network with 98.3% 4G coverage across Canada
- You want more data per dollar at the $40 price point - 50GB Canada-Wide versus Lum's 15GB 1-month plan
- You travel to the US and Mexico and want calling, texting, and data included on your plan rather than a separate add-on
- You want mobile hotspot included on your plan
- You prefer direct support by phone or email rather than a self-serve form
- You want a simple plan structure with only 3 options and no multi-month commitment required
- You are in Saskatchewan and want strong local SaskTel coverage - 100% 4G and 95.0% 5G across the province
- You want no one-time membership fee - Lum charges only for the plan itself
- You want rollover data so unused data carries forward within your membership period
- You travel internationally beyond the US and Mexico and want roaming add-ons for Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, or other global destinations
- You want a longer-commitment bundle for better per-month value - the annual 500GB plan works out to approximately $35 per month
- You want US calling and texting included on every plan, including the lowest tier
- You want eSIM support for easy digital activation
Wundle Mobile wins on national coverage, data volume at the $40 tier, plan simplicity, hotspot access, and direct customer support - its Rogers-network reach covers 98.3% of Canadians on 4G and its Canada-Wide plan delivers 50GB for $40 per month with no per-destination roaming complexity. Lum Mobile wins for Saskatchewan residents, offering better provincial coverage on SaskTel, no one-time fee, rollover data, eSIM support, multi-month bundle savings, and purchasable international roaming add-ons for 70+ countries that Wundle does not offer.
The deciding factors are where you live and whether you need cross-Canada or international coverage - Lum is purpose-built for Saskatchewan, while Wundle is the choice for customers anywhere else in Canada.
