Canada’s Big 3 raised prices in October 2026, and Rogers, Bell and Telus now all start at $70 a month for 60GB on bring-your-own-phone plans. Canada-US plans cost $75, and unlimited tiers run from $90 to $100. This guide compares the current lineups side by side, plus the cheaper flanker and prepaid brands worth a look.
Best Canada Mobile Plans at a Glance
| Plan | Carrier | Price | Data | Roaming included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G+ Lite | Rogers | $70/month | 60GB | Canada only |
| 5G+ Select | Telus | $70/month | 60GB | Canada only |
| Select | Bell | $70/month | 60GB | Canada only |
| 5G+ Essentials | Rogers | $75/month | 100GB | Canada-US for 24 months |
| 5G+ Complete | Telus | $75/month | 100GB | US roaming included |
| Select with US roaming | Bell | $75/month | 100GB | US roaming included |
| 5G+ Popular | Rogers | $90/month | Unlimited | Canada-US-Mexico-Caribbean |
| 5G+ Complete Unlimited | Telus | $90/month | Unlimited | Canada-US-Mexico |
| Ultra | Bell | $90/month | Unlimited | Canada-US-Mexico |
| 5G+ Ultimate | Rogers | $100/month | Unlimited | 64 destinations |
| 5G+ Complete Unlimited Explore | Telus | $100/month | Unlimited | 68 destinations |
| Ultra International | Bell | $100/month | Unlimited | 83 destinations |
Prices are for bring-your-own-phone, mobile-only plans after automatic-payment discounts, before tax. All three carriers cut the price further if you also take their home internet or TV, and Ontario and BC headline pricing is used here; some provinces differ.
Rogers: 5G+ Lite, Essentials, Popular, Ultimate
Rogers runs four tiers. 5G+ Lite ($70) covers Canada with 60GB. 5G+ Essentials ($75) lifts data to 100GB and adds data, talk and text in the US for 24 months. 5G+ Popular ($90) switches to unlimited high-speed data across Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean, with unlimited calling to 27 countries. 5G+ Ultimate ($100) extends use to 64 destinations and adds priority network access and a five-year price guarantee. If you also hold Rogers internet or TV, the same plans drop as low as $55, $60, $75 and $85 with Auto-Pay.
Telus: 5G+ Select and Complete
Telus matches Rogers almost dollar for dollar. 5G+ Select ($70) gives 60GB at speeds up to 2 Gbps. 5G+ Complete ($75) gives 100GB with US roaming, and 5G+ Complete Unlimited ($90) covers Canada, the US and Mexico with unlimited data. The top Complete Unlimited Explore plan ($100) stretches to 68 destinations. Two details matter: Telus caps full-speed roaming data at 5GB a day on its Complete plans, and the BYOD prices assume a $10 discount for pre-authorized bank payments. The three Complete plans carry a five-year rate plan price lock.
Bell: Select and Ultra
Bell’s ladder is Select at the bottom and Ultra at the top. Select starts at $70 for 60GB with standard-definition streaming, and the $75 Select tier adds 100GB plus US roaming. Ultra ($90) is unlimited across Canada, the US and Mexico with HD streaming, and Ultra International ($100) covers 83 destinations; both Ultra plans include a five-year price guarantee. Like Telus, Bell caps roaming data at 5GB a day. Note that Bell’s plans page sometimes defaults to prices that assume a streaming bundle credit, so check that the quote you see is the mobile-only one.
Cheaper Ways to Get the Same Networks
The Big 3 own the value brands, and that is where the real savings sit. Public Mobile, on the Telus network, sells 50GB of 5G data for $35 a month, and its $40 tier gives 70GB with Canada-US-Mexico use. Freedom Mobile includes Canada-US-Mexico on every plan, with 70GB at $40 and a price-freeze promise. Fido (Rogers) and Koodo (Telus) sit in the middle at about $50 for 60GB. If you rarely leave a city, these brands deliver most of the service for about half the Big 3 price.
Comparing plans in other countries too? See our mobile packages hub for every guide, and keep an eye on usage with the methods in our balance and MB check guide.
FAQs
Why did Canadian phone plans get more expensive in late 2026?
Bell raised its bring-your-own-phone prices by $5 to $10 in early October 2026, and Rogers and Telus followed within days with $5 rises of their own. The three networks moved in step, which is why 60GB plans that cost $65 in September cost $70 by November at all three.
What is the cheapest Big 3 plan in Canada?
All three networks now start at $70 a month for 60GB on a mobile-only, bring-your-own-phone basis: Rogers 5G+ Lite, Telus 5G+ Select and Bell Select. Prices drop if you bundle home internet or TV with the same carrier, down to $55 at Rogers.
Which Canadian plan is best for US travel?
At the Big 3, the $75 tier is the value pick: 100GB with US use included at Rogers, Telus and Bell. If you cross the border often and want to spend less, Freedom Mobile and Public Mobile include Canada-US-Mexico use from $40 a month.
Are taxes included in Canadian plan prices?
No. Every price in this guide is in Canadian dollars before tax, and GST/HST or provincial taxes are added on the bill. The prices also assume automatic payments where the carrier offers a discount for them.
Last verified: November 2026
