Newfoundland and Labrador has always marched to the beat of its own drum, due in no small part to the days when it served as a self-governing state of the British Commonwealth, separate from the rest of Canada.
N&L residents know that it's hard to put into words the strangeness and beauty of their province's landscape; it's kind of just one of those things you have to experience. It's a bit easier to come up with adjectives for the province's citizenry: pragmatic, friendly, and fiercely independent.
So how's the cell phone coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador? On the whole, not amazing. That said, coverage depends largely on which carrier you're with, and where you are located in the province. Read on to learn more.
Coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador At-a-Glance
Given how much of the geography in Newfoundland and Labrador is remote it's not surprising that the mountainous province earns a low coverage score, clocking in with 12 out of 100.
What we love
- Telus and Bell give you the best chance for coverage in Newfoundland
- Coverage is most reliable in and around towns
What could be improved
- Rogers' network barely shows up to the party and regional carriers are completely absent
- Coverage always tough along shorelines
12/100
Carrier Network Coverage in Newfoundland
Telus and Bell generally provide the best coverage in Newfoundland, Rogers barely registers, and there are no regional carriers to provide additional competition.
Best Coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador by Network
| Network | Covered Area % |
|---|---|
| Bell | 17.45% |
| Rogers | 1.36% |
| Telus | 17.45% |
Cell Phone Coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador by Area
The Newfoundland Province of Canada encompasses 407,000 square kilometers with Bell and Telus covering the largest portions of it:
Geographic Area Covered in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland 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 what the coverage is like from the four majors below:
The map is pretty clear on who has the best coverage, although the winner is not clear. If you are hoping to get the best coverage in Newfoundland, we suggest taking a closer look at Telus or Bell. You'll be glad you did.
Big Carriers vs. Small Carriers in Newfoundland
Can you believe there are dozens of small carriers that run on the major networks? If you can believe that, you should check out some of these MVNOs, or Mobile Virtual Network Operators. MVNOs purchase service from top dogs in the industry and resell them a much cheaper monthly rates.
For example, if you're interested in Rogers's coverage, you should also check out the other carriers who run off the Rogers network such as 7-11 SpeakOut, Fido, Petro, Chatr, and Cityfone
Getting the Best Plan & Coverage
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In addition to showing you a map of your area with the coverage, don't forget to use the super smart filtering options so you can narrow down your search to what you really need.
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