Compare cell phone plans
Compare cell phone plans from multiple providers, to find the best cell phone plan for you.
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Today, mobile phones are a core part of everyday life. To get the best (or cheapest) cell phone plan, you often need to compare what different providers are offering. It used to be a hassle to compare mobile phone plans from each provider, but Ratehub makes it each to compare cell phone plans in just minutes.
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How to compare cell phone plans
- Enter your plan details
No personal information is needed right away! Enter your minutes, data usage, and whether you need a phone into our comparison tool, and hit search.
- Compare your options
Compare the cell phone plans that suit your needs, from all major providers, as well as the regional providers.
- Get connected!
Find the best, or cheapest cell phone plan for you, and click through to apply - it's as simple as that!
Finding the best cell phone plan for you
How many phone calls do you make?
Most cell phone plans in Canada now offer unlimited phone calls, but some of cheaper plans still have a maximum. If you use your cell phone to make a lot of phone calls, you need a plan that with plenty of minutes, or no cap.How much data will you use?
Getting a cell phone plan with enough data is crucial to ovoid unexpected overage charges! If you currently have a cell phone plan with data, check how much you've used over the last few months. If you are new to cell phone data, get a plan that will let you change your limit based on your usage.Which carriers have coverage where you need it?
There's no point picking a mobile phone company that doesn't have service where you live and work, or any other places you'll need to use your phone. The more coverage you need, the more you'll pay for a comparable plan, but at least you'll be able to use your new cell phone plan!New phone vs. BYOD
When you compare cell phone plans, a big choice you need to make is whether you'll purchase a new phone as part of your plan, or whether you'll bring your own device (BYOD).
Getting a cell phone plan with a new phone can sometimes be cheaper than purchasing a phone outright - but not always! It also makes getting connected faster and easier. There's no need to worry about compatibility or researching network settings, as your phone will come pre-configured.
A bring your own device plan will always be cheaper than getting a new phone, but it relies on you already a phone that's compatible with your chosen network. If you don't need a top-of-the-line iPhone, Pixel, or Galaxy cell phone, buying your own cheap phone and a BYOD plan is often the cheapest option. No matter which option you choose, you'll need to compare cell phone plans from multiple providers to get the best rate for you.
How to find a cheap cell phone plan
If you're hoping to find the cheapest cell phone plan, then we can help! There are a few key things you'll want to do in order to get the cheapest cell phone plan possible:
Don't use your phone for data: Mobile internet is everywhere these days, but it is possible to live without it! By pre-downloading music, podcasts, and video, as well as making the best use of public wifi networks, you can get away with using very minimal mobile data. That can save anywhere from $10 - $50 a month!
Bring your own device: If you already have a phone at home, check if it is compatible with the provider you're thinking about. If it is, using that phone instead of getting a new phone with your plan will save you hundreds of dollars over the course of your plan.
Avoid overages: Even today, the most expensive part of most cell phone plans is when you go over your data limit on a plan that charges data overage costs. If the cell phone plan you're thinking about does still charge overages, make sure you include more data than you need, and are careful not to go over your limit.
Compare cell phone plans: Cheap cell phone plans start well before you sign a contract! Comparing cell phone plans from a variety of telcos is essential to be get the best price for your needs.
Prepaid vs. no-contract
When you compare cell phone plans, you need to check the term of your contract, if you have one. Lots of plans are flexible, offering no-contract, or prepaid terms. Both prepaid and no-contract cell phone plans give you the flexibility to start and stop your plan as you need to, but they are slightly different.
Prepaid cell phone plans are plans that you add credit to at the start of each billing cycle - usually each month. For example, you might add $30 worth of credit. This will typically buy you a certain number of minutes and a certain amount of mobile data that can be used in that period. The good thing about prepaid plans is that you'll never accidentally go over your plan limit and be charged overages. However, you'll typically get fewer minutes and less data for the same amount than on other plans.
No-contract cell phone plans send you a bill at the end of each month, charging you for your regular plan (eg $50 per month) plus any usage fees. If your cell phone plan doesn't include unlimited data or unlimited calls and texts, you may be charged overages, that will increase the amount you pay per month. No-contract plans will generally be better valued than prepaid plans, but there is a risk of additional charges if you're not careful!
Compare cell phone plans today
Compare cell phone plans in your province in minutes. Pick your call minutes, mobile data, and whether you need a new phone to get started!