Fido Coverage Map

Fido is an MVNO (also known as a flanker brand) operating on the Rogers 4G LTE network, which provides coverage to over 97% of Canadians. Fido offers affordable cell phone plans and solid deals on new smartphones, though its speeds lag behind comparable MVNOs, like Virgin Plus and Koodo Mobile, who now offer 5G coverage.

In this guide, we’ll explain everything you want to know about the Fido coverage map, including detailed breakdowns on their 4G LTE coverage in different areas of the country and an analysis of how it stacks up against the competition.

Fido coverage map

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The Fido coverage map only spans 28% of Canada, yet it reaches over 97% of Canadians. If that discrepancy sounds like an error, we understand why. Cell phone coverage in Canada often appears lopsided because of the location of the overwhelming majority of the Canadian population: most people live in the southern half of the country, near cities, so that’s where carriers built their networks.

As such, the Rogers network is primarily concentrated in the most populated areas of the country, with the best coverage in the urban centres of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Eastern Canada

Fido has especially strong coverage in Eastern Canada, with solid coverage throughout the metropolitan areas of Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. There’s also solid coverage further east, with most of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island covered by Fido’s 4G LTE service.

Western Canada

Fido’s coverage is also strong in Western Canada, particularly in and around Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. Generally speaking, the further north you go the less likely you are to have coverage. Alberta is the exception, though: Fido’s service is available throughout much of the province, even in its northern areas like Zama City and Fort McKay.

Northern Canada

Fido’s coverage is sparse in Northern Canada. For the most part, true Fido service is not available in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. While Fido customers will be covered by Rogers Extended Coverage if they venture to particular areas in the north, that’s not a long-term solution: Rogers Extended Coverage is significantly slower than Fido’s typical 4G LTE speeds and it’s not available for those who live outside the Rogers network’s coverage area.

Compare Fido coverage: Rogers, Virgin Plus, and Koodo

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Now that you’ve got a good sense of the Fido coverage area, let’s see how it compares with other cell phone carriers on the market.

Fido vs. Rogers coverage

Rogers isn’t technically a Fido competitor: Rogers owns Fido, which operates on its parent company’s 4G LTE network. But that may be irrelevant when you’re shopping for the most practical and affordable cell phone plan. The question isn’t “who owns who?” but “who has the best deal?”

In terms of price, though, Fido is generally cheaper–and that’s by design. Fido is a Rogers MVNO, or flanker brand, meaning it was designed to offer cheaper plans aimed at younger and more budget-conscious demographics.

In terms of coverage, though, Rogers is far superior to Fido, both in terms of coverage and speed. Both carriers operate on the same 4G LTE network, meaning their 4G LTE coverage is identical. But Rogers also has a large 5G network, with coverage reaching over 70% of Canadians; unfortunately, Fido customers don’t have access to this network.

So, is Fido slower than Rogers? In a word, yes. Fido doesn’t offer 5G plans and doesn’t appear to be offering them anytime soon, leaving its customers with slower 4G LTE speeds. If you want the reliability of the Rogers network but need 5G coverage, you’ll need to go with a Rogers plan. You can find the carrier’s best 5G plans below.

Fido vs. Virgin Plus coverage

Virgin Plus operates on the Bell network, which covers over 99% of Canadians and 36% of the map. Virgin Plus’ 4G LTE network is slightly larger than Fido’s, though not by much–by and large, the two carriers offer the same 4G LTE coverage area, most of which can be found in the urban centres of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Unlike Fido, Virgin Plus also offers 5G coverage, which reaches over 70% of Canadians, though that service is limited to their premium plans. Bell claims they’re continuing to expand their 5G network, which means Virgin Plus’ 5G coverage will also continue to grow.

Interested in seeing Virgin Plus’ 5G plans? Check out the most popular below.

Fido vs. Koodo coverage

Koodo is an MVNO operating on the Telus network, which reaches over 99% of Canadians and covers 37% of the map. Like Virgin Plus, Koodo’s 4G LTE network is slightly larger than Fido’s, with more coverage in the northern provinces. Also like Virgin Plus, Koodo offers 5G coverage to its customers, with several 5G plans available.

Koodo’s 5G coverage reaches over 70% of Canadians, mostly in the metropolitan areas in the southern half of the country, with a footprint that’s nearly identical to Virgin Plus. Interestingly, 5G service is also available through Telus’ other flanker brand, Public Mobile, who offers prepaid 5G plans.

Want to see the best Koodo 5G plans? Check out the most affordable options below.

Network reliability

All of Fido’s plans operate on the Rogers 4G LTE network, which was named the most reliable wireless network in Canada in a 2023 umlaut report. Though Rogers’ 4G LTE network might cover less ground than Bell’s or Telus’, umlaut ranked its voice and data service several points ahead of both of those networks.

Fido also offers VoLTE, or Voice over LTE, which makes for an even more reliable network experience by enhancing the quality of phone calls, enhancing data and voice speeds, and avoiding drops in service when moving between LTE and Wi-Fi calling. There’s no extra cost for Fido VoLTE; in fact, your phone will automatically use it to enhance your experience, so long as you have a compatible device.

Fido offers coverage when you venture outside of its network, too. Rogers Extended Coverage offers Fido customers cell service when traveling outside of the Fido coverage area and Fido Roam is available for international vacationers, with U.S. plans available for $12/day and an international option available for $15/day.

If you want to see what the Fido/Rogers network looks like near you, you can check out in one of our geographic guides below.

Cell phone coverage guides by province:

• British Columbia wireless coverage
• Alberta wireless coverage
• Saskatchewan wireless coverage
• Manitoba wireless coverage
• Ontario wireless coverage
• Quebec wireless coverage
• New Brunswick wireless coverage
• Nova Scotia wireless coverage
• Prince Edward Island wireless coverage
• Newfoundland and Labrador wireless coverage

Cell phone coverage by city:

• Vancouver cell phone coverage
• Edmonton cell phone coverage
• Calgary cell phone coverage
• Toronto cell phone coverage
• Ottawa cell phone coverage
• Montreal cell phone coverage
• Quebec City cell phone coverage