Best Cell Phone Plans in Quebec

By Stephen Clark

Last updated 19 April 2022

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WhistleOut tracks the latest cell phone deals in Quebec each week. Here you'll find our top 3 favourite plans.

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Which wireless carrier has the best coverage in Quebec.
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What Is the Best Cell Phone Plan in Quebec?

WhistleOut Canada tracks hundreds of plans daily from more than a dozen carriers. Here are the top three that our experts consider Quebec's best deals as of July 2, 2021.

#1 Fizz Nationwide Data Plan
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#2 Videotron All-Inclusive Plan
Get 100GB bonus data on Videotron's 5G network

Carrier	Videotron
Data	Unlimited Data
Type	No Contract
Current Deal	Get $5/mo. off when you bring your own device
Total Price	$55 per month (after $5/mo. discount) + $50 Upfront
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#3 Cityfone Couples Plan
Two plans with data for about $30/month each

Wireless Coverage in Quebec

Even though Videotron is the hometown hero in Quebec, better coverage is offered by national carriers Bell, Telus and Rogers. Videotron (and its flanker brand, Fizz) still provide excellent coverage in major urban and suburban regions.

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#1	Koodo Mobile	Koodo Mobile $22 Unlimited Canada-Wide Calling Plan 5GB at 4G Speed up to 100Mbps Deal: Receive 1GB bonus data per month with Automatic Top-Up $22 Per 30 Day Top-up + $10 Upfront Go	$22 Per 30 Day Top-up + $10 Upfront	Go
#2	Public Mobile	Public Mobile $23 Unlimited Canada-Wide Talk + Text + 6GB 6GB at 4G speeds up to 100Mbps Deal: Receive $1.15/mo. in points value with Public Points + Get a FREE eSIM or $5 off on a physical SIM with new activation on this plan $23 + $5 Upfront Go	$23 + $5 Upfront	Go
#3	Bell	Bell Monthly $24 Prepaid Voice and 4GB Data 6GB at 4G speeds up to 150Mbps Deal: Get 2GB bonus data with Automatic monthly top-up options $24 Per 1 Month Top-up + $10 Upfront Go	$24 Per 1 Month Top-up + $10 Upfront	Go
#4	Lucky Mobile	Lucky Mobile $27 Unlimited Canada-wide Calling Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Deal: Get your third month free with new activation on this plan $27 Per 1 Month Top-up + $10 Upfront Go	$27 Per 1 Month Top-up + $10 Upfront	Go
#5	Chatr Wireless	Chatr Wireless $27 Nationwide Talk, Text & 4G Data plan 20.5GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Deal: Get 500MB bonus data when you sign up with Auto-Pay + Get 1 month's fee in credit with new activations on $27+/mo. plans $27 Per 1 Month Top-up + $10 Upfront Go	$27 Per 1 Month Top-up + $10 Upfront	Go
#6	Fizz	Fizz Unlimited Minutes & Text Messaging + 10GB Data 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps $27/mth + $15 Upfront Go	$27/mth + $15 Upfront	Go

Best Quebec Phone Plans: FAQ

Why are Quebec cell phone plans cheaper?

Prices from major carriers including Fido, Koodo, and Virgin Mobile are cheaper in Quebec due to the presence of strong competition from Videotron. Our data tracking team typically sees plans offered by these three carriers that have comparable talk time and data packs cost $5 per month less than in other parts of the country. Even premium cell phone service providers like Bell, Telus, and Rogers offer plans for $10 less, although they typically include a lower data cap.

Do Vidéotron cell phone plans work outside Quebec?

Yes, all currently advertised deals are all-inclusive Canada plans letting you use your minutes, texts, and data on Vidéotron's partner networks nationwide without additional charges. Some older, "grandfathered" services may require roaming charges.

Snowbirds may be interested to know that Videotron has some of the most affordable options for using your cell phone in the United States. Our travel experts have outlined all the details for keeping your cell phone (and phone number) while travelling in the U.S. over the weekend or over the winter.

Do Fizz Mobile plans have service outside Quebec?

Most plans offered by Fizz Mobile will work outside the province. However, customers who rarely travel can choose a plan with Quebec-only coverage. However, these plans only small savings. If you choose to travel outside Quebec, then roaming charges add up quickly. WhistleOut recommends upgrading to nationwide coverage for about $2 more per month.

Bonus Coverage: Fizz Mobile's primary network reaches parts of Ottawa on the Ontario side of the border, so a Quebec-only coverage plan will continue to work in the nation's capital.

Can I get a Quebec cell phone plan in Ontario (or elsewhere in Canada)?

Only residents of Quebec may subscribe on plans exclusive to the province. Videotron and Fizz customers must live within the coverage area of Videotron's primary network.

Consumers who move to another province may keep the plan (and price) if they keep the same phone number. So long as you have a home or business address within Quebec, you may be able to sign up to one of these low-cost plans.

There are ways to legitimately circumvent the rules. It's possible to share a family plan with a friend or family member who lives there and use their mailing address.

More shady methods may work, too, including the use of a forwarding address or paying for someone to do a virtual "move" to Quebec. WhistleOut Canada doesn't recommend these methods, as they may be in violation of your contract and you could lose access to your phone service without warning.

How to unlock your phone in Quebec

Most of the best plans throughout Canada require you to bring your own phone (BYOP). Cell phones were once 'locked' to a single carrier—meaning you couldn't use locked phones with other wireless providers. This made changing companies very expensive as you would need to buy a new cell phone, or pay at least $50 to have it "unlocked."

Changes made by the CRTC require that all new cell phones sold in Canada must be unlocked. Old phones may still be locked to your carrier, but you now have the right to ask for your cell phone to be unlocked for free.

Not all phone technologies are compatible with all wireless providers, so check first by contacting your new cell phone carrier and confirm that your device will work properly. Once that's been confirmed and that it's been unlocked, you can move your phone plan to wherever you find the best deal. You even get to keep your existing phone number.