Earlier today we told you about Fido’s new $50/40GB promo plan after a $10/month credit.
Now, we’ve learned this promo plan is even better in Quebec, as it matches the Freedom Mobile $50/40GB plan with Canada/US roaming. Why just Quebec? Well, Quebec has a fourth regional wireless competitor in the form of Videotron (the owner of Freedom Mobile) so there are usually better deals compared to the rest of Canada.
According to Fido’s website, when you switch to Quebec, the $50/40GB plan says it includes “unlimited US-Canada calling + roaming”, only until May 31, 2023.
The $50 price is after Auto Pay and you get a free SIM card and the $50 “Setup Service Fee” is waived for online activations.
As of writing, Koodo and Virgin Plus have not matched the Freedom Mobile Canada-US roaming plan, for their Quebec customers. It’s unclear if this $50/40GB Canada/US plan from Fido will expand outside of Quebec.
Rogers’ CEO previously said their company would match price drops from Freedom Mobile. We’re seeing this now but it’s only in Quebec. The $50/40GB Freedom Mobile plan with Canada/US roaming is proving to be very popular according to anecdotal comments online. Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus will need to match it across Canada if they don’t want to lose subscribers it seems.
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Too late, I have changed from Telus to freedom, I can save $25 per month 😅
And additional savings by not paying $14/day for roaming.
Price war is fantastic for consumers!
Should be available across Canada. This way Fido/Rogers won’t lose market share.
What’s interesting is that the Freedom Mobile plan is also available to Quebec residents. The guy I spoke with online was willing to sign me up, because the plan is labeled Nationwide. Between Fido’s 24-month rebate and Freedom’s Price Freeze Guarantee, I’d go with Freedom. Only disappointment is no data sharing with Freedom and iPhone Visual Voicemail isn’t available for this specific promo plan.
Fido will raise their prices like their big brother Rogers over the next 2 years. $1-20
Cannot be applied for current clients, only new clients – Fido loyalty team over the phone apparently.