As of February 19, 2026, the Canadian mobile landscape is shifting into a new phase of competition following the Lunar New Year. While seasonal bonuses like Freedom Mobile’s long-distance minutes are still in play, the real story this week is the aggressive price drops on the iPhone 16e and the expansion of high-tech perks like satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Atlantic Canada.
Carriers are currently focused on high-value data plans, with $35 to $40 now serving as the sweet spot for 5G speed, cross-border roaming, and massive data buckets.
With Apple expected to drop the new iPhone 17e next month, prices for last year’s iPhone 16e have dropped on contract.
Here are the latest changes from our partner PlanHub.
This Week’s Mobile Price Drops
Apple
19% drop prices – Iphone 16e 128 GB starting at $25 per month at Eastlink – see this deal
43% drop prices – Iphone 16e 128 GB starting at $21.5 per month at Videotron – see this deal
51% drop prices – Iphone 16e 256 GB starting at $21.5 per month at Videotron – see this deal
Samsung
14% drop prices – Galaxy Z Fold 7 256 GB starting at $89.17 per month at Freedom Mobile – see this deal
100% drop prices – Galaxy A16 128 GB starting at $0 per month at Koodo – see this deal
Motorola
36% drop prices – Moto G Play 2024 64 GB starting at $4 per month at Videotron – see this deal
86% drop prices – Moto Edge 2025 256 GB starting at $5 per month at Videotron – see this deal
52% drop prices – Motorola Moto G 2026 128 GB starting at $6 per month at Videotron – see this deal
52% drop prices – Motorola Razr 2025 256 GB starting at $20 per month at Videotron – see this deal
See all the price drops
Cell Phone Plan Price Drops: Deals of the Week
Telus (Ontario / 250 GB / Unlimited / Canada & US) Old price: $115.00 / Discount: – $20.00 / New price: $95.00 –
View OfferFreedom Mobile (Ontario / 200 GB / Unlimited / Canada & US) Old price: $69.00 / Discount: – $9.00 / New price: $60.00 –
View OfferFreedom Mobile (Ontario / 250 GB / Unlimited / Canada & US) Old price: $79.00 / Discount: – $9.00 / New price: $70.00 –
View OfferTelus (Ontario / 175 GB / Unlimited / Canada & US) Old price: $95.00 / Discount: – $20.00 / New price: $75.00 –
View OfferBell (Ontario / 100 GB / Unlimited / Canada Wide) Old price: $65.00 / Discount: – $5.00 / New price: $60.00 –
View OfferTelus (Ontario / 100 GB / Unlimited / Canada Wide) Old price: $85.00 / Discount: – $20.00 / New price: $65.00 –
View OfferFreedom Mobile (Ontario / 100 GB / Unlimited / Canada & US) Old price: $49.00 / Discount: – $9.00 / New price: $40.00 –
View OfferFreedom Mobile (Ontario / 150 GB / Unlimited / Canada & US) Old price: $59.00 / Discount: – $9.00 / New price: $50.00 –
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Top Picks Mobile Plan Promotions: Don’t Miss These Deals
Bell
- Get iPhone 16 for $1/mo. $0 down $0 APR, with SmartPay for 24 months and Flex Option, on a 2-year Ultra plan when you trade in your iPhone 13 Pro Max 256 GB. In store only.
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- Get Crave, Netflix and Disney+ in a bundle for $22/month when paired with a Bell service.
Fido
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- Roaming Canada-United States-Mexico at $49/month Stay connected in all three countries with 60 GB of data and unlimited calls and texts.
Videotron
- 100 GB Mobile plan. Connect and save. $35 /month When you add a new phone
Rogers
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- Connect a Galaxy Watch8 and get a watch plan for $5/month. After bill credit with financing and an Ultimate plan for 24 months. $80 Setup Service Fee may apply
- Two lines. Switch to Rogers and get a 5G+ mobile plan with 100GB for $35.00 per month when you pair it with a home service. Plus, get the same price when you add a 2nd line.
- Get iPhone 16 128 GB for as low as $0/mo in-store OR online for $10/mo with a one-time bill credit up to $240! Finance the Apple Series Watch 11 for $19.99/mo for 24 months after bill credit and get a smartwatch plan for $0/mo for 24 months when added to a Rogers 5G+ Ultimate plan. Eligible device trade in required. After bill credit with financing and a 5G+ Ultimate plan for 24 months, with phone returned. $80 Setup Service Fee may apply. Taxes extra | $0 down OAC | 0% APR | Full price: $1,027 Rogers Satellite is also included until June 30, 2026.
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- Satellite-to-mobile service built to keep apps & messaging working where cell towers don’t reach. Get it for $0/mo for up to 24 mos on select plans / no extra cost for all customers on 5G mobile plans in Atlantic Canada.
Telus
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- Sign up for an exclusive $50 offer from Samsung A new Galaxy AI phone is coming. Sign up to receive updates and get a $50 credit that can be applied toward the purchase of a new Galaxy AI phone
- Get our 5G+ Complete – Canada-US-France plan from $60/mo. Bring in your device and unlock 5G+ Complete plan perks like Easy Roam from $5 per day and 5-Year Plan Price Lock from $60 per month with pre-authorized payments
- Get the iPhone 16 and save up to $480 / $22.79 per month when you choose the Return Option on a Total Exploration 5G+ Mobile Plan or an Unlimited Mobile Plan with Superior Finance
Public Mobile
- Canada-wide $35/ mo. 30GB 5G Speed 30GB Data / Unlimited Talk & Text / 2% back in Public Points
Chatr
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- Start the year with good fortune: Add 8GB bonus data to all plans $29 and over
Virgin
- Order Mobility online and get an $80 credit toward the Service Connection Fee, plus free shipping, whether you bring your own phone or get a new one.
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- Get a pre-loved iPhone 14 starting from $6/mo.per month, $0 down, 0% APR.
Freedom Mobile
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- Get 70GB21 of data for $39/mo. Plus, get 888 long-distance minutes per month for 24 months to destinations like China, Singapore, South Korea and more
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- Get 100GB for $40/mo.3,16 Bring your family to Freedom and the third line will get 100GB of data to use in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico for $40/mo. (with Digital Discount). Plus, get 15GB of Roam Beyond data and unlimited talk & text to use in 120+ destinations!
Fizz
- Save on your mobile plan for 24 months with select phones: from 75% with Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, Galaxy S25, S25 Ultra, Motorola Edge 2025 and Razr 2025 to 15% with Pixel 9a.
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- Save on your mobile plan for 24 months with select Refurbished phones: 25% off with Galaxy S23 models or 15% off with iPhone 13, 14 and Galaxy S21 models.
