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5G coverage is now available to over 70% of Canadians. Every year, cellular networks operated by Bell, Rogers, Telus, Freedom, Videotron, Eastlink, and SaskTel continue to grow, leading to more options for Canadians to experience the fastest mobile speeds available.

In this guide to 5G coverage in Canada, we explain where you can access a 5G mobile network, how to purchase a 5G plan, and where to find the best 5G phones in Canada. 

Read on to learn everything you need to know about 5G network availability in Canada.

5G coverage and availability in Canada


5G is available in every province in Canada except for Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon. Several Canadian wireless carriers provide 5G and continue to expand their networks.

Bell, Rogers, and Telus provide the best 5G coverage in Canada, with 5G networks that reach 70% of Canadians.

Rogers Wireless 5G coverage map
Rogers' 5G coverage map.
Credit: Rogers

Rogers offers 5G throughout much of the country and offers 5G+, a purportedly even faster connection, in most urban centres.

Bell Mobility 5G coverage map
Bell's 5G coverage map.
Credit: Bell

Bell's 5G network looks markedly similar to Rogers', including 5G+ availability in major cities. 

Telus' 5G coverage map
Telus' 5G coverage map.
Credit: Telus

Telus' 5G coverage is similar to their Big Three counterparts, though they don't offer 5G+.

Several regional carriers also provide 5G coverage, with Videotron in Quebec, SaskTel in Saskatchewan, and Eastlink in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Freedom Mobile 5G coverage map
Freedom Mobile now offers 5G coverage in three provinces.
Credit: Freedom Mobile

5G is continuing to grow too. Freedom Mobile now offers 5G in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, with plans to expand further. SaskTel anticipates its 5G network expanding by the end of 2024.

Where is 5G available in Canada?

Carrier Network
5G Locations
Bell Mobility Bell Select areas of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Rogers Wireless Rogers Select areas of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Telus Mobility Telus Select areas of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Videotron Videotron Select areas of Quebec
Eastlink Eastlink Select areas of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
SaskTel SaskTel Select areas of Saskatchewan
Freedom Mobile Freedom and Videotron Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario

5G Canada service providers

Canada is home to several flanker brands owned by the Big Three and operated on their respective networks. Flanker brands offer cheaper plans and prepaid options, competing for students, seniors, and budget-minded consumers who don’t need the premium data or higher prices of Bell, Rogers, and Telus. 

Who owns the flanker brands in Canada?
Flanker Network Speeds
Virgin Plus Bell 5G, 4G LTE, 3G
Fido Rogers 4G LTE, 3G
Koodo Mobile Telus 5G, 4G LTE, 3G
Lucky Mobile Bell 4G, 3G
Chatr Rogers 4G, 3G
Public Mobile Telus 5G, 4G, 3G

Want to see if 5G is available where you live? Check out our coverage map below.

5G phone plans and providers


Buying a 5G capable phone doesn’t automatically unlock 5G speeds. To access the lightning-fast speeds and reliable connectivity of a 5G network, you need to purchase a 5G phone plan. Before you activate, read the fine print: Just because a carrier operates a 5G network doesn’t mean your particular plan is connected to it.

Some of Canada’s best 5G plans are Telus’ , Bell’s Ultimate 75GB, and Rogers’ Infinite Extra Canada Plan. If you’re looking for cheap access to a 5G network, check out Eastlink’s $45 Starter Data 6GB Plan or Rogers’ .

Cell Phone Plans

With at least 100MB+ data | Filters
#1
Rogers
Rogers

Infinite Extra Plan

  • Unlimited 175GB at speeds up to 1Gbps
$80/mth
#2
Videotron
Videotron

65GB All-Inclusive Cell Phone Plan

  • Unlimited data
  • Deal: Holiday Offer! Waive the $50 activation fee when you subscribe to a mobile plan with data + Get $10/mo. off when you bring your own device
$5/mth
+ $50 Upfront
#3
Freedom Mobile
Freedom Mobile

$60 5G Unlimited 100GB CA-US plan

  • Unlimited 120GB full-speed data at 5G
  • Deal: Receive 20GB Roam Beyond data on this plan + Get $5/mo. off for 18 months when you activate on this plan
$55/mth
+ $45 Upfront
#4
Public Mobile
Public Mobile

$35 Unlimited Canada-US Talk + Text + 50GB

  • 50GB at 5G full speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: Receive $1.75/mo. in points value with Public Points + Get a FREE eSIM or $5 off on a physical SIM with new activation on this plan
$35
+ $5 Upfront
#5
Telus
Telus

Premium Unlimited 5G+ Can-US

  • Unlimited 200GB at 5G+ speeds up to 2Gbps
  • Deal: Limited-time Offer! Get $5/mo. off when you activate on this plan and enroll with pre-authorized payments
$80/mth

Can 4G LTE be upgraded to 5G?


4G LTE offers fast speeds and reliable connectivity. 4G LTE is widely available in Canada, covering over 99% of the population. But 4G LTE isn’t as fast as 5G; unfortunately, there’s no way to upgrade your 4G LTE phone to 5G. To get 5G quality, you need a 5G phone.

If you have a 5G-capable phone but use a 4G LTE plan, you’ll need to switch to a 5G plan to get 5G speeds. If your carrier offers 5G, that’s an easy upgrade. If your provider doesn’t have a 5G network, switching to another carrier and keeping your current phone number is just as easy.

Canada 5G network availability: FAQs
Yes, 5G is available in Canada. Six Canadian carriers offer 5G wireless coverage in select areas of 10 provinces.

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