Best Koodo Prepaid Plans: Cheap phone plans start at $15/month

If you're looking for a simple, cheap alternative to the Big Three's plans, Koodo is an excellent option. Koodo Mobile is owned by Telus, which means all of its plans operate on the largest, most reliable network in Canada. The big difference is in price: Koodo offers plenty of affordable options, including several prepaid plans.

We've been tracking cell phone plans since 2008 and have learned how to spot a cheap option that will still provide great service. The best Koodo prepaid plan is the $40 Prepaid Base Plan, which offers 75GB of 4G data.

We also like the $29 Prepaid Base Plan, which gives you 10GB of 4G data plus. If you're looking for the cheapest option, check out the $15 Prepaid Plan, which gives you 500MB for basic browsing on the go.

Read on to find the best Koodo prepaid plans right now.

Best Koodo
Prepaid Plans

$40 Prepaid Plan | $40/month

• Pros: Enormous data allotment, reliable network, bring your own phone
• Cons: No 5G, basic phone options

Prepaid plans are often designed with basic users in mind and, as a result, offer minimal data at slower speeds. This Koodo plan, though, provides more than the standard. For $40/month, you pick up 75GB of 4G data on the Telus network, a nearly unheard-of deal in Canada.

If you're looking to pair a phone with the plan, your options are limited to basic smartphones like the Motorola Moto G Play, ZTE Blade A3 Plus, or the ZTE Blade A7P, all of which can only be bought outright. In the process, you'll also score an additional 5GB of data per month.

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$29 Prepaid Base Plan | $29/month

• Pros: Inexpensive monthly payment, reliable network, BYOD
• Cons: No 5G, limited phone options

This plan is ideal if you're looking for something cheaper. The $29 Prepaid Base Plan is limited to 10GB of 4G LTE data per month and unlimited talk and text. That's almost double what the average Canadian uses in a given month, so we're confident it'll be enough for users who use data on the go through streaming or browsing. 

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Before buying a plan, you should check your monthly data usage and research how much data you really need.

Cheapest Koodo
Prepaid Plan

$15 Prepaid Plan | $15/month

• Pros: Cheapest plan available, unlimited international texting
• Cons: Limited minutes, minimal data

The $15 Prepaid Plan is the cheapest Koodo prepaid plan available. With 500MB of data and unlimited international texting, the plan offers more than the typical barebones prepaid plan. Of course, something this cheap comes with some sacrifices. The plan is limited to 100 nationwide minutes, and the data allotment is only for customers enrolled in automatic top-up. Still, considering the price, we think this is a solid option for people interested in keeping costs as low as possible.

If you're interested in pairing a phone with the plan, we recommend the ZTE Cymbal 2, a throwback flip phone that only costs $85 upfront.

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Looking for more prepaid options? Check out our guide to the best prepaid and pay-as-you-go plans in Canada, or check out the most popular prepaid plans below.

Koodo Mobile coverage

Koodo operates on the Telus 4G LTE, 4G, and 3G networks, meaning Koodo reaches 99% of Canadians. Want to make sure you'll be covered before activating a new plan? Find the Koodo coverage map below.

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Methodology: How WhistleOut rates cell phone plans

WhistleOut evaluates phone plans based on the following criteria:

• Price & value: Not all cheap plans are “bad,” and not all expensive plans are worth it. We look at everything a plan includes and compare it both to other plans from the same carrier, as well as similar plans from competitors in the market, to determine whether the value is consistent with the price.
• High-speed data: Also called “premium” data, this is how much data you get at full 4G/5G speeds before they can or will slow down. The more guaranteed high-speed data the plan includes, the better experience you’ll generally have—but there’s also usually a limit to how much you actually need, and we ensure that you’re not overpaying for data that will go unused.
• Coverage & network reliability: The breadth of each carrier’s 4G LTE and 5G networks determines your reception and service. Particularly in the case of 5G, some carriers offer far more robust coverage than others, which affects how their phone plans perform in different parts of the country.
• Plan extras and perks: In addition to the basics—talk, text, and data—some plans throw in freebies like hotspot allowances, cloud storage, entertainment subscriptions, or service discounts.

Our mobile experts leveraged proprietary data and real-world customer feedback to evaluate the best Koodo prepaid plans. We considered plan-specific elements, including perks, premium data allowances, and mobile hotspot allocations. After performing hands-on testing and extensive research, including customer feedback, we picked the deals we feel meet the needs of most people. 

Visit our guide to choosing a phone plan to evaluate a cell phone carrier or plan and find the one that best meets your specific needs.