Mobility | Mobile Plans and the Latest Smartphones | Bell Canada (2023)

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Is Bell Mobility the same as Bell Canada? ›

Bell Mobility Inc. is a Canadian wireless network operator and the division of Bell Canada which offers wireless services across Canada. It operates networks using LTE and HSPA+ on its mainstream networks.

Virgin Mobile, Lucky Mobile, and PC Mobile all use Bell's network, which means that you get access to the same great coverage if you're with any of these carriers.

Bell offers some of the fastest data speeds in the world and was recently ranked #1 in Canada by PCMag for fastest 5G speeds. Bell also has comprehensive coverage in the northern territories but many settlements only have older HSPA+ service, so data speeds may be slower.

Still, there are some important differences between Bell and Rogers' national coverage. Bell offers a slightly larger coverage which manages to reach more customers. According to them, their mobile towers reach around 99% of the country's population.

The key difference between their coverage is their mobile data technology. Since each company uses different tech, customers may experience different mobile data speeds. Telus is expected to perform slightly faster than Bell, while their 5G performances are identical.

Canada's best coverage nationally comes from Telus due to its widespread mobile coverage, fastest connectivity, and most reliable service. The Bell and Rogers networks also feature some of the fastest mobile connectivity in the world, but all three cover less than 30% of Canada's vast geography.

Alongside Bell, Telus offers the widest coverage in the country. Their network supposedly reaches 99% of the Canadian population. On the other hand, Rogers' network is only expected to reach 97% of Canadians. Rogers' network is more accessible in city settings, while Telus can reach more rural and remote locations.

Telus Mobility has the best coverage in the country, with 99% of Canadians covered by its 4G LTE network. More than 70% of Canadians can connect to its 5G network, but only with a premium Telus cell phone plan.

TELUS' powerful network, which shares cell phone towers with Bell Mobility, covers 99% of Canada's total population, and over 18% of Canada's geographical area. In addition to having the top coverage in Canada (they are tied with Bell), TELUS also has the fastest connectivity and most reliable service.

Telus and Bell are independent networks despite sharing many cell towers. In the reliability and speed arenas, Telus is slightly ahead of Bell.

Is Telus better than Koodo? ›

Is Telus or Koodo better? Telus and Koodo are both great phone companies, but they have different strengths. Telus has a better network, while Koodo has cheaper plans. Ultimately, it comes down to what you need and what you're willing to pay for.

Lucky runs on the Bell's 4G LTE network, which is one of the biggest networks in Canada, covering 99% of the population.

Founded in December 2017, Lucky Mobile operates on the Bell Mobility network alongside fellow subsidiary Virgin Plus. It targets the same market segment as discount mobile brands Chatr (owned by Rogers Communications) and Public Mobile (owned by Telus).

A one-time $10 SIM Card charge applies for new activations.

In recent network speed testing, GWS and Rohde & Schwarz have named Bell the fastest in Canada. In addition, PCMag has also awarded Bell as having the fastest mobile network for 5G network speeds ³ while Opensignal has given Bell a top spot for 5G download speeds.

Is Bell or Rogers cheaper? The prices from Bell and Rogers are nearly identical at most speed levels. If you're looking for a cheap internet plan, neither option is great.

Rogers was the first Canadian telecommunications company to commercially roll out a 5G network. Deployment of our overall LTE network has reached approximately 96% of Canada's population as at December 31, 2021.

Rogers' new chief technology and information officer, Ron McKenzie, said it was a coding error that triggered the widespread network failure that knocked out service for millions of Canadians for more than 15 hours and left many customers unable to reach 911.

According to several independent studies, Telus and Bell offer the fastest 5G downloads. The results may vary, but customers on those two networks typically see between 40%–60% faster downloads than Rogers 5G customers.

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Is Koodo better than Bell? ›

Although they share cell towers with Bell, the Telus Mobility network rates the highest in reliability so Koodo has an edge here. Virgin Plus scores slightly ahead of Koodo when it comes to Customer Service but together both carriers score the top two places annually in overall customer satisfaction.

In case you didn't know, Telus actually owns Koodo. They introduced Koodo back in 2007 as a flanker brand geared towards younger customers. While Telus mostly focuses on long-term contracts for adults and families, Koodo sells more pay as you go plans at lower prices.

The new 3500MHz 5G system is massively boosting data speeds in Toronto, our initial test results show, making Rogers a competitive carrier in terms of speed for the first time in years.

Our 5G network provides access to over 27 million Canadians. 5G can support up to 10 million devices/km², so you can get what you need in seconds. Experience peak speeds up to 70% faster than LTE. Enjoy instant responses with lag time up to 10X lower than LTE, ideal for multi-player cloud gaming experiences on the go.

Networks. Telus Mobility partners with Bell Mobility to operate three different kinds of nationwide networks in Canada. These networks include a UMTS network, an LTE network and a 5G network. Telus has the fastest mobile network in Canada as of 2020 according to Speedtest.net.

The award winning TELUS 5G network is currently available in markets across Canada, including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and more. By the end of 2021, it will reach over 600 urban and remote Canadian communities, including hundreds of indigenous communities.

Who has the most cell towers in Canada? When it comes to sheer numbers of cell phone towers, Rogers Communications Inc. is the clear leader in Canada. The company has more than 12,000 cell towers across the country – about 40% of the total number in Canada.

What network does Rogers use in Canada? ›

If it matters a lot, Speedtest Intelligence data shows purchasing a 5G-capable device will deliver plenty of speed—between two and three times as much as 4G depending on if the customer is upgrading an Android or Apple devices.

You can transfer any existing phone number to your TELUS Mobility account, including numbers from other carriers and landline numbers. You can request a number transfer after you have received your device and have set up your My TELUS account.

When announcing the acquisition of TELUS Financial Solutions, Dye & Durham also said it has closed a previously announced $1.8 billion senior secured credit facility.

Fido is a Canadian mobile network operator owned by Rogers Communications. Since its acquisition by Rogers in 2004, it has operated as a Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) using the Rogers Wireless network.

Here are a few reasons why switching to TELUS might make sense for you: Get endless data on your phone or all your connected devices (10GB+ on 5G speed) with a TELUS Unlimited Plan.

Switching to Koodo is easy!

New activations only for select customers. Subject to approved credit. Conditions apply.

So, Fido customers can better access their mobile network in urban settings, while Koodo customers access it in more rural and remote settings. However, due to Rogers' advanced network, Fido customers supposedly have access to the best 5G experience out of all Canadian providers.

Because Bell owns Lucky Mobile, you get the same coverage available to Bell customers. Despite Bell having a 5G data network, Lucky Mobile customers will only connect with 3G speeds. Use the interactive map below to confirm you'll have coverage where you need it most.

Lucky Mobile is part of the Bell family of brands, which includes Bell Mobility, Bell Canada, Bell Satellite TV (Bell ExpressVu), Bell Media, Bell Aliant, Virgin Plus, The Source and their affiliates.

How do I switch from Bell to Lucky Mobile? ›

Contact us. Once you receive your new SIM or device, call 1 866 412-7048 to transfer your number from your previous service provider. If transferring a mobile number, make sure you have the device with your old SIM card powered on, as you will receive a text message to confirm the transfer.

Lucky offers lower rates than Chatr, but their coverage is not as good. If you live in a rural area or an area with poor reception, Chatr may be a better choice. Lucky also offers unlimited talk and text plans, while Chatr has a limited amount of texts that can be sent each month.

Chatr and Rogers are both networks owned by Rogers Communications. They are just the same network, so there is no need to switch. Chatr network may be a bit cheaper, but there is no real difference in service.

Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. have finalized an agreement to sell Freedom Mobile to Videotron, a unit of Quebecor Inc., the companies said on Friday, paving the way for a potential merger of Canada's biggest telecom companies.

How do I transfer my phone number to Lucky Mobile? You can switch your number over to Lucky Mobile at the time of activation. You can activate your SIM card online, by visiting a lucky Mobile store, or by calling us at 1 833-88-LUCKY (1 833-885-8259).

Prepaid cell phone plans don't require a credit check. That's because you pay in advance for your service, usually on a monthly basis, so there's no risk for the cell phone provider. The three major carriers — Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T — offer prepaid plans, often for less than their traditional plans.

Rogers' LTE network. See bell.ca/LTE for details. Available on 5G-capable devices from Bell connected to the Bell 5G mobile network.

Bell owns Virgin Mobile and Lucky Mobile. Rogers Wireless owns Fido and Chatr. Telus Mobility owns Koodo and Public Mobile.

Yes, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 20 days per line in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and in other international destinations within the same billing period.

Does Bell Mobility have a Canada US plan? ›

$60 U.S. voice, text and data Travel Pass (30 days)

This Travel Pass includes: 200 anytime minutes for outgoing calls within the U.S. and back to Canada and incoming calls while in the U.S. Unlimited sent and received text messages. 1 GB of data.

Yes, 5G is markedly better than 4G LTE in terms of speed and latency. 5G NR builds on 4G LTE technology by making downloads quicker. Although 4G LTE offers high speed data transfers, 5G introduces low latency connections and download speeds up to 10 times faster.

Canada's best coverage nationally comes from Telus due to its widespread mobile coverage, fastest connectivity, and most reliable service. The Bell and Rogers networks also feature some of the fastest mobile connectivity in the world, but all three cover less than 30% of Canada's vast geography.

5G has lower latency than LTE. The 5G standard is intended to substantially reduce downloading latency down to 4 milliseconds for phone devices and one millisecond for devices such as self-driving vehicles that depend on ultra-reliable low latency connectivity (about ten times quicker than LTE's ten milliseconds).

Alongside Bell, Telus offers the widest coverage in the country. Their network supposedly reaches 99% of the Canadian population. On the other hand, Rogers' network is only expected to reach 97% of Canadians. Rogers' network is more accessible in city settings, while Telus can reach more rural and remote locations.

There are three main mobile carriers in Canada: Bell, Rogers, and Telus. All three have a wide range of coverage across the country. Of these three, Bell is the largest with over 27 million subscribers. Rogers is second with around 25 million, and Telus is third with just over 21 million.

Text messaging charges

* Text messages you send in the U.S. are pay-per-use and are not included in your rate plan. Text messages you receive in the U.S. are charged the same way they are when you're in Canada (i.e., messages included in your bundle are free and messages outside your bundle are $0.20 each).

Telus and Bell are independent networks despite sharing many cell towers. In the reliability and speed arenas, Telus is slightly ahead of Bell.

Does Rogers have a seniors plan? ›

Rogers : $10 per day (US) or $14 per day(International), normal use of your plan → click here. Telus : $11 per day (US) or $14 per day (International),normal use of your plan → click here.

You pay your regular rates for data and Mobile Browser usage anywhere in Canada, regardless of whether you are inside or outside your local calling area. This applies to data usage included in your mobile rate plan and to data usage included in any features you have added to your plan.

Koodo and Telus provide identical coverage to its users. According to them, their network provides the most extensive coverage in Canada, and reaches 99% of the Canadian population.