Smack dab in the middle of Canada you'll find Manitoba, home to some of the most stunningly beautiful terrain in the world.
Nearly half of this still largely rural province is made up of forest; there's also over 100,00 lakes. In the northern part of the province sits unspoiled Hudson Bay, occupied by 25,000 beluga whales; even farther north lies Wapusk National Park, the world's largest denning site for polar bears.
Given the vastness of Manitoba and how spread out its occupants are, getting an adequate cell phone signal can be a challenge. That's where our network coverage map comes in. Read on to learn how to use it and to find out more about the best cell phone coverage in Manitoba.
Coverage in Manitoba
Coverage in Manitoba is below average overall, earning a score of 70 out of 100. Keep in mind, though, that this is mostly because so much of the northern wilderness is still without coverage. Want to see what's available in Manitoba's urban centre? Here's a guide to coverage in Winnipeg.
What we love
- Bell, Telus, and Rogers provide the best coverage to the province
- Expect solid coverage in and around Winnipeg
What could be improved
- Regional carriers like Freedom Mobile have almost no presence... for now
- Coverage still scant in much of Manitoba's wilderness
70/100
Carrier network coverage in Manitoba
Bell provides the most coverage in Manitoba, thanks to their acquisition of Manitoba Telecom Services in 2017. Bell cell phone plans cover 40.66% of Manitoba, offering reliable 4G LTE coverage along with 5G in select areas.
Telus follows closely, with 40.09% coverage. Rogers is in third with 31.84%. If these percentages seem low compared with other provinces, keep in mind that it includes all of that untamed wilderness to the north.
Best coverage in Manitoba, Canada by network
| Bell | Telus | Rogers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage in MB | 40.66% | 40.09% | 31.84% |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest plan | $25/month | $25/month | $30/month |
Cell phone coverage in Manitoba by area
Manitoba covers 649,633 square kilometers and Bell, Telus, and Rogers cover the biggest portions of it:
Geographic area covered in Manitoba
Manitoba network coverage maps
Numbers on a page are one thing, but the coverage maps tell the full story. Fortunately, you don't have to go to all of the carriers' websites to get this information—you can see the coverage for every Canadian network below:
The maps confirm that Bell provides the most robust coverage in Manitoba, followed by Telus and Rogers.
Big carriers vs. small carriers in Manitoba
There are several cell phone providers that operate on the major carriers' networks called MVNOs for short. These MVNOs purchase network services for discounted rates and resell them to customers.
For example, if you're interested in cheaper options on the Bell network, you should also check out Virgin Mobile, Lucky Mobile, and PC Mobile. These carriers all operate on the Bell network, allowing you to get the same great service without the hefty price tag.
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#1
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Virgin Plus (previously Virgin Mobile)
$39 Plan with 20GB Data and Unlimited Minutes
$39/mth
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#2
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Virgin Plus (previously Virgin Mobile)
$39 Plan with 20GB Data and Unlimited Minutes
$39/mth
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#3
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PC Mobile
$29 Unlimited Talk & Text + 20GB Data
$29
Per 1 Month Top-up
+ $10 Upfront
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#4
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Virgin Plus (previously Virgin Mobile)
$19 Plan with 250MB Data and 100 Minutes
$19/mth
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#5
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Lucky Mobile
$25 Unlimited Canada-wide Calling Plan
$25
Per 1 Month Top-up
+ $10 Upfront
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Getting the best plan & coverage
Our coverage check gives Manitobans an upper hand when purchasing a new cell phone plan. Use the map to see what carriers offer you the best service and then compare all the best plans from that carrier's network.
Don't forget to use the filtering options to narrow down your search and pick the perfect plan.
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