Nunavut is as massive as it is remote.
This vast province comprises a major portion of Northern Canada, making it the fifth-largest country subdivision in the world. Home to expansive tundras, jagged mountains and remote villages, Nunavut is a stunning place indeed.
As Nunavut residents know, getting cell coverage to parts of the province can verge on the impossible. The maps reflect this reality--read on to check them out and to find a few more specifics on getting coverage. Here's to hoping that Canada's providers build some cellular towers in the province.
Coverage in Nunavut At-a-Glance
Getting any sort of coverage in Nunavut is difficult. The province earns a coverage score of 0 out of 100.
What we love
- Many towns and settlements have 4G and LTE coverage by Bell and Telus
- Rogers has extensive coverage in and around Iqaluit, but nowhere else in the territory
What could be improved
- LTE service in the capital, Iqaluit, is absent by Bell and Telus
- Rogers needs coverage of smaller settlements
1/100
Carrier Network Coverage in Nunavut
Unfortunately, Nunavut is not covered well by any carrier at the moment. Rogers has good coverage in the capital of Iqaluit, but nowhere else. Bell and Telus have poor coverage in Iqaluit, but do have cell towers providing service to more than a dozen other settlements.
Best Coverage in Nunavut by Network
| Network | Covered Area % |
|---|---|
| Bell | 0.27% |
| Rogers | 0.0215% |
| Telus | 0.27% |
Cell Phone Coverage in Nunavut by Area
Nunavut is the largest region in Canada, encompassing 2,094,250 square kilometres with only Rogers, Bell and Telus provide any sort of coverage to it.
Geographic Area Covered in Nunavut
Nunavut 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:
And here is the proof. The sad reality of coverage in Nunavut.
Big Carriers vs. Small Carriers in Nunavut
Did you know that there are dozens of small carriers that run on the major networks, but charge a fraction of the price for service? These companies are known as Mobile Virtual Network Operators, MVNOs for short. MVNOs purchase network service from the major providers at wholesale prices, then pass the savings on to consumers.
If you're interested in Telus coverage, for example, but are looking for a better deal, PC Mobile, Koodo, Public Mobile, and PhoneBox are just a few of the smaller providers you'll want to check out.
Getting the Best Plan & Coverage
WhistleOut's new coverage check feature supercharges an already robust comparison engine by allowing you to instantly see what coverage is like at your location. All you have to do is punch in your address and we do the rest. This feature is the first of its kind, and empowers consumers to make better decisions when it comes to wireless. If you need help figuring out how to use it, the GIF below should help:
In addition to showing you a map of your area with the coverage from all four major carriers, we filter through the available cell phone plans and present only those from carriers who provide good reception to you.
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