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How to Choose the Best Canadian Phone Provider As a newcomer to Canada

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Finding a phone provider in Canada is like predicting the end of winter in the country. Hang on, don't stress; we've put together this guide to empower you to find the best phone plan for your needs.

Who are the major cell phone providers in Canada, and who is the best?

Canada is known for having very expensive phone plans, especially when it comes to data.

One of the reasons Canadian phone plans are so expensive is that there isn't much competition in the market in Canada. There are only three major players in the market:

Rogers, Telus, and Bell These companies are known as the "Big Three" and Canadian Telecom Services. The easiest way to understand Canadian phone provider options is to group them into three general categories.

Generally, each phone provider in these groups offers almost the same services at almost the same price. If one provider and one group change their options, there is a good chance that the other two will follow suit.

Each group is aimed at a different type of customer.

Now, are you ready to know the details of the big three and their flankers?

"The Big Three," Rogers, Tillis, and Bell

In addition to owning the Flanker brands, Rogers, Telia, and Bell also offer their own telecom services in each province. The big three telecoms offer a diverse range of services, including phone services. Internet and television flanker brands are exclusively phone providers and do not offer home Internet or cable services, winning points for bulk, and unlimited data.

The big three companies are the only ones that offer mobile plans with unlimited data in Canada. These plans provide users with a monthly high-speed data limit, usually somewhere between 20 GB and 100 GB, and once that limit is reached, the user can still use data, but the speed decreases very slowly. These plans are on the pricey end.

Until April 2021, all three companies offered a promotion for 30 GB for $80 per month for the BO device, and the additional cost is split monthly if you choose to purchase the phone. Please note that exact pricing may vary from province to province and based on family options.

All three major companies offer options for purchasing multiple phone lines and sharing data across multiple lines, so if you're looking for a phone plan for your entire family and you're buying, you'll want to consider these companies. Discounts vary by company, but Flanker brands don't offer many family options.

While you lose points for bringing your own device, all three companies offer BO options, but unless you're looking for an unlimited data plan, the best BO options are from:

1. Level flanker brands Kudo, Virgin Mobile

Other second-tier brands fido These three companies are owned by the "big three." Kudo is owned by Tillis, and Virgin is owned by Bell. Fido is owned by Rogers, winning points Medium-sized data All three companies offer competitive plans for medium-sized amounts of monthly data ranging from 2 GB to 1515 GB.

As of April 2021, our research found plans available for up to 40 months for 3GB of data and as low as $65 per month for 15GB of data, but pricing may change over time and vary by province. Customer Service and Rewards Kudos: Virgin and Fido are known for their high level of customer service, allowing you to chat with a representative in person, by phone, or by email.

In addition, they offer perks and rewards to their customers, including offers on special plans. Device upgrades, loyalty data, and deals with other businesses in Canada are common examples of their benefits, but you'll need to check with each provider to find out what options they're currently running. Losing Points There is no unlimited data.

None of the top-tier Flanker brands offer unlimited data plans. If you're addicted to the internet and need unlimited data, all you have to do is go over the top and sign up with Rogers, Bell, or Tella, or spend your life hopping from place to place. Have a good time. family plans. Good ol' Virgin and Fido are branded for younger, more independent consumers, not so much for families, and neither provider offers specific options for families.

2. Level-flanker brands Public mobile-level flanker brands include Lucky Mobile and Chatr Mobile.

The last grouping and the youngest to enter the market are the second-tier flanker brands, and again, each of these brands is owned by one of the big three. owned by public mobile telcos. Lucky Mobile is owned by Bel Rogers and Shakoor Mobile, which scored the most points for being the cheapest. Bring-your-own-device options up to 8 GB per month If you're considering a BYOD option for your phone plan, these three companies should be strong. Considered.

For up to 8GB of data per month, Public Lucky and Chatter are the most affordable bio options on the market. You can expect to pay around $50 a month for the 8GB option. Exact prices may vary by province or available promotions.

Options for Purchasing a New Phone with Limited Points When we say " limited," we mean it. If you want to buy a phone from any of these companies, you have to pay full price and don't expect any fancy features or new technology.

If you want to buy a new phone, either buy it directly from the manufacturer and then bring it to one of these companies, or buy it from one of the first-level flanker brands and pay it off with a long-term contract. Unlimited data If you don't want a data cap, you only have three major non-family plans.

These companies offer only the bare bones. There is no option for family plans, but if you plan right, you can buy separate plans for each member of your family and still keep it in the affordable range.

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