Prepaid $30 Monthly Plan
with Unlimited Canada-wide Minutes + 500MB
at 4G speeds up to 150Mbps
(Includes Bonus Data)
Canada wide Minutes
Unlimited Messages
Canada-wide Text, Picture & Video Messaging
Plan Details
About this Plan
This plan comes with unlimited Canada-wide Minutes, 500MB Data and unlimited Canada-wide Text, Picture & Video Messaging.
Plan Rates
- U.S. Long Distance charges: $0.90/min
- Data: 15¢/MB
Long distance charges apply to calls received when you're outside your local calling area. Long distance charges on calls to Canada or the US are in addition to your local per minute rate.
Device Option
- Bring your own device and get a new Virgin Plus SIM card
- Pay for a new phone upfront
Note to Readers: Virgin Plus' Response to COVID-19
For the latest updates, check out our article on Which Mobile Provider is Doing the Most for Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic?.
Features & Benefits
Unlimited Messages
All monthly prepaid plans come with unlimited Canada-wide, US and International Text, Picture & Video Messaging (except $15/month plan, $28/month plan and Annual plan).
Member Benefits
Automatically become a member with a Virgin Plus phone or SIM card. Virgin Plus offers awesome everyday deals and discounts on food, fashion, and entertainment with Member Benefits.
Included Features
With Virgin Plus Prepaid, the following features are also included:
- Voicemail & Call Display
- Call Waiting
- Call Forwarding
- 3-Way Calling
- eSIM Compatible
Additional plan information
The following monthly fees apply in select provinces for 911 emergency services: AB (95¢), NB (97¢), NL (75¢), NS (43¢), NT ($1.70), PEI (70¢), QC (52¢) and SK ($2.08).
No 911 Fee charge on Prepaid $100 Annual plan.
Network Coverage
Virgin Plus runs on a 4G network that covers 99% of Canadians.
Free Shipping
Shipping is free within Canada when buying a phone with speedy delivery of 2 business days in select regions.
Key Points
Positives
- Bring Your Own Phone
- Free voicemail (or included in monthly minutes)
- eSIM connectivity option
Full Cost Breakdown
| Description | Upfront | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | Virgin Plus (previously Virgin Mobile) Prepaid $30 Monthly Plan | - | $30.00 |
| Minutes | Unlimited Minutes (Canada wide Minutes) | - | - |
| Data | 1GB Data;at 4G speeds up to 150Mbps ((Includes Bonus Data)) | - | - |
| Messages | Unlimited (Canada-wide Text, Picture & Video Messaging) | - | - |
| Fees | SIM Card | $10.00 | - |
| Deal | Limited-time Offer! Get 500MB data bonus per month on this plan with Auto Payment. | - | - |
| Total | $10.00 | $30.00 | |
Rates
| Rates | Cost |
|---|---|
| Additional minutes | $0.40 per minute |
| Text messages | $0.00 each |
| Picture messages | $0.00 each |
| Excess data | 15¢/MB |
Other Phones Available
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
TCL 502
TCL 303
Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G 512GB
More about Virgin Plus (previously Virgin Mobile)
Virgin Plus Canada is a prepaid and postpaid wireless carrier owned by Bell Mobility. Service is provided over CDMA, LTE and HSPA+ networks. They also offer 5G coverage in selected areas.
Virgin Plus allows you to either Bring Your Own phone or, if you prefer, select from one of the many devices they sell. Phones can be purchased outright or via monthly installments. Virgin Plus also offers trade-in credit on devices, up to $700.
Virgin Plus has prepaid plans, BYO plans, and postpaid plans that all include various features and add-ons. They also offer member benefits that include special pricing and VIP features.
Roaming and traveling features can be added to any plan. There are multiple roaming travel passes that range from 3-30 days. The travel pass will automatically expire after 30 days. You can get travel talk, text and even data separately. There are also 5 zones of travel passes that all include various countries worldwide. These travel passes are perfect for anyone who plans on using their Virgin Plus phone outside of Canada.
Getting Started: Virgin Plus Cell Phone Plans
Fast Facts: Virgin Plus
Virgin Plus Canada is a provider of postpaid and prepaid wireless voice, text and data communications services throughout Canada.
- Network: Virgin Plus Canada is a division of Bell Mobility Inc. Everything you do using a Virgin Plus LTE-ready phone or tablet on the LTE network. They also offer 5G coverage in selected areas. Download speeds on the Virgin Plus LTE network currently peaks at around 150 Mbps in some areas and up to 250 Mbps in others.
- Coverage: Virgin Plus' awesome network covers 99% of Canadians, with the majority zipping along at ridiculously fast LTE network speeds. 5G network is also available in selected areas.
- Where to Buy: New customers can buy directly on the Virgin Plus website. You'll need to select whether you want a new phone, monthly plan or both! Once you've selected you purchase, select the checkout button to create and account and provide your billing information.
- Buying a New Phone from Virgin Plus: Buying a new phone from Virgin Plus is super easy. All you be required to have handy is your name, date of birth, a valid Credit Card and a valid Canadian ID.
- Tethering: You can use your phone as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. This lets you share your phone’s Internet connection with other phones, tablets and computers over Wi-Fi. If you use your Virgin Plus device as a modem or tether, then you will be charged Pay-Per-Use Charges for data Services.
Fact: To bring your current phone and number to Virgin Plus all you need is a Virgin Plus SIM card. Head to a Virgin Plus Store or order your new SIM card online.
