Fido
$55 Prepaid Talk, Text & Data Plan
Total Price
$55 per month
Data
8GB
Calls & Texts
Unlimited Minutes
Canada-wide Minutes
Unlimited Messages
International texts, picture & video messaging
Canada-wide Minutes
Unlimited Messages
International texts, picture & video messaging
Type
Prepaid (1 Month)
$55
Per 1 Month Top-up
Link not supplied
Plan Details
About this Plan
This By the Month prepaid plan includes:
- 8GB Data (Additional data usage: 5¢/MB.)
- Unlimited Canada-wide Minutes
- Unlimited texts, picture & video messaging to Canadian, U.S. or international wireless numbers
- 9-1-1 Emergency Access Fee included
Features & Benefits
Unlimited Anytime Minutes
Use your minutes to make Canada-Wide calls anytime.
Unlimited International Text
Includes messages sent from Canada to Canadian, U.S. and international wireless numbers. Sent/received premium messages and messages sent while roaming not included and charged at applicable rates.
Other Included Features
With Fido, the following features are also included:
- Voice Messaging
- Call Display
- Call Waiting
- 9-1-1 Emergency Access Fee included
- No Activation Fee
- eSIM Compatible
Additional plan information
Fido Prepaid Customers are charged 75¢ monthly Emergency Access Fee (non-government fee) to provide access to emergency services. This fee is already included in the monthly service price of the plan.
Certain provinces may charge an additional 9-1-1 government fee as follow: $1.88 in Saskatchewan, 46¢ in Québec, 43¢ in Nova Scotia, 97¢ in New Brunswick, 70¢ in Prince Edward Island, 95¢ in Alberta and 75¢ in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Network and Coverage
The Fido Network covers 33 million Canadians from coast to coast. When you travel in Canada on the Fido network, your calls will be considered local or long distance and you will not incur roaming charges.
Key Points
Positives
- Bring Your Own Phone
- eSIM connectivity option
Features
- Able to change plan up and back for free
Full Cost Breakdown
| Description | Upfront | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | Fido $55 Prepaid Talk, Text & Data Plan | - | $55.00 |
| Minutes | Unlimited Minutes (Canada-wide Minutes) | - | - |
| Data | 8GB Data | - | - |
| Messages | Unlimited (International texts, picture & video messaging) | - | - |
| Total | - | $55.00 | |
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More about Fido
Fido is a wireless service provider which supports GSM technology and operates on the Rogers network. Fido has over 3 million subscribers and is the 4th largest operator in Canada.
Currently the Fido network consists of three network technologies GSM, 4G HSPA+ and now LTE. Fido supports all network generation types, meaning that when LTE is not available, Fido will provide the next best network.
Users have the option to purchase a device from Fido or bring in their own phone. Devices must be paid off and unlocked. All GSM phones are compatible with Fido--if your phone has a SIM slot, it will work on Fido.
Customers who want to purchase devices from Fido can pay for them upfront or spread payments over 24 months (subject to credit approval). Fido offers devices from all of these leading manufacturers, including Apple, Google, Motorola, TCL and Samsung.
Fido offers postpaid, contract, no contract and prepaid plans. As of this writing, Fido has a total of 30 plans with different talk, text and data varieties.
Fido offers international calling while traveling in Canada, the US and/or traveling abroad. These options are also available for prepaid customers as well, allowing prepaid customers the chance to stay connected with friends, family, and work at all times, wherever they are.
The Fido networkuses GSM, UMTS, HSPA and HSPA+ at 850 MHz and 1900 MHz. To access the LTE network, your phone must be compatible with:
- 700 MHz on Band 17
- 1700/2100 MHz on Band 4
- 2600 MHz on Band 7
Getting Started: Fido Cell Phone Plans
Fast Facts: Fido
Fido was originally launched in 1996 and went on to revolutionize the wireless industry in Canada with a unique approach to pricing, a money-back satisfaction guarantee and more.
- Network: The Fido network consists of three network technologies GSM, 4G HSPA+ and now LTE – the new global gold standard of wireless technology. Fido wireless compatible devices fall back onto each network, assuring you have a network to fall back onto.
- Coverage: The Fido network covers 33 million Canadians
from coast to coast.
Note that all LTE devices work on the 4G HSPA+ and EDGE networks. - Where to Buy: New customers either purchase a new Fido device or monthly service plan by heading over to the Fido website or, customers will have the option to purchase in-store.
- Buying a New Phone from Fido: Buying a new phone from Fido is super easy. All you need to have handy is your name, date of birth, a valid credit card and a valid Canadian ID. Head over to the Fido website or your nearest local retailer today.
- Tethering: Customers who add-on this feature, tethering/personal hotspots are supported, as long as customers have a data add-on.
Fact: Fido offers its customers access to the FidoTM wireless network coast-to-coast and with over 300 roaming partners in over 200 countries.
