Freedom Mobile | Network Coverage - Nationwide Cell Phone Signal Map (2024)

A one-time connection fee of up to $45 will apply to each new line or device activation/upgrade.

1.MyTab monthly payment required.

Savings based on Regular Selling Price. MyTab monthly payment required for 24 months. Conditions apply. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Taxes, government fees and pay-per-use charges are extra. Early cancellation fees apply.For TradeUp, additional savings are contingent on return of device in eligible condition within month 24.

All Freedom Mobile services are subject to ourTerms of Service,MyTab Additional Terms of Service, TradeUp Additional Terms of Service, Fair Usage PolicyandPrivacy Policy.

2.Applicable taxes extra.

3.Digital Discount

Digital Discount promotion is subject to change or cancellation without notice. To be eligible to receive the $5/month Digital Discount, you must (i) be subscribed to a Prepaid or Postpaid line on an “Eligible Plan” (Big Gig Unlimited 10GB, Big Gig Unlimited + Talk 10GB/12GB/15GB/25GB, Big Gig Unlimited + Talk 10GB +3GB Canada-U.S., Big Gig Unlimited + Talk 30GB +5GB Canada-U.S., Promo Big Gig Unlimited + Talk 11GB/16GB/20GB, Freedom Data Plan 1GB, Freedom 250MB/500MB/2GB/5GB, Promo Freedom 6GB, Freedom Nationwide Talk/Talk + Text, Promo Freedom Nationwide Talk + Text + 1.5GB, or Big Gig Unlimited + Talk 20GB Special plans), (ii) sign up for Auto Pay (pre-authorized payments), (iii) have an active and valid Auto Pay method on file, and (iv) redeem the “Digital Discount” promo code at a Freedom Mobile retail location or through your My Account. The promo code can only be applied once to each eligible line. A $5 monthly discount will start to be applied on your next top-up date following promo code redemption (for Prepaid customers), or on your next bill following promo code redemption (for Postpaid customers). Postpaid customers: you must complete the above eligibility requirements on the same day you activate your Eligible Plan to ensure the discount is received on your first/next bill. If you are not eligible for the promotion during any month, that monthly discount will be entirely forfeited and cannot be made up. If you qualify for the discount in the months following the ineligible month, you will receive the discount in those subsequent months. Movement between Eligible Plans will not result in the loss of the monthly discount. Your service will no longer be eligible for the discount if you: (a) Change your rate plan to a non-Eligible Plan, or (b) Port your number away from Freedom Mobile. Applicable taxes extra. All Freedom Mobile services are subject to our Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy and Privacy Policy.

4.Big Gig Unlimited Plans Data Policy

Freedom Mobile’s Big Gig Unlimited data plans include (depending on your selected plan) from 10GB to 25GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Network, as well as from 500MB to 2GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Nationwide Network (see freedommobile.ca/ coverage). Freedom Mobile’s Big GigUnlimited data Canada-U.S. plans include (depending on your selected plan) from 10GB to 30GB of Fast LTE (fullspeed) data on the Freedom Network, as well as from 3GB to 5GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Nationwide Network or in the U.S. Once your Fast LTE (full-speed) allotment is depleted, you will continue to have access to data services, with no data overage fees, but at a slower speed – of up to 256 kilobits per second (for downloads) and 128 kilobits per second (for uploads) on the Freedom Network, and up to 128 kilobits per second (for downloads) and 64 kilobits per second (for uploads) on the Nationwide Network or, in the case of the Big Gig Unlimited data Canada-U.S. plan, in the U.S. – until the end of your current billing cycle. Applications such as web browsing, email, instant messaging, voice over IP services, or low-quality audio streaming will continue to work, but at a slower speed. Applications that normally require greater bandwidth, such as video streaming or peer-to-peer file sharing will also continue to work, but the slower speed may affect application performance. We will send you a text message notifying you when you have used 70% and 100% of the Fast LTE (full-speed) allotment included in your plan, at which point you may choose to purchase a Fast LTE (full-speed) add-on to add more full-speed data to your plan. In all cases, usage is subject to the Freedom Mobile Terms of Service and Fair Usage Policy.

5. Home Internet Offer

Limited time offer. Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Applicable taxes extra. To be eligible for the promotion, you must activate a new Freedom Home Internet service during the promotion period. Freedom Home Internet is not available in all regions. Connection speeds may vary based on modem equipment, client device capability, building wiring, internet traffic and environmental conditions. "Up to" speeds are based on optimal conditions. All Freedom Home Internet services are subject to our Home Internet Terms of Service, Home Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy.

6. Bonus Data Offer

Offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. The offer is not available to existing customers who upgrade their phone through My Account. To be eligible for the promotion, you must activate a new line or complete a hardware upgrade on an Eligible Plan, during the promotion period. “Eligible Plans” for each bonus data amount are:

• 1GB Bonus: Promo Freedom 1GB

• 5GB Bonus: Freedom 1GB

• 7GB Bonus: Freedom 2GB

• 9GB Bonus: Promo Freedom 3GB

• 15GB Bonus: Big Gig Unlimited + Talk 10/15GB and Big Gig Unlimited + Talk 35GB + 4GB Canada-U.S. plans.

You will receive the additional data every month as long as you remain active and in good standing on an Eligible Plan for that bonus data amount. All services subject to Freedom Mobile’s Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy, and Privacy Policy.

8. Bring Your Own Phone Service Credit Offer

Offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Applicable taxes extra. To be eligible for the bring your own phone offer, you must activate a new line on a Big Gig Unlimited data plan during the promotion period ($10 discount for 24 months on Postpaid activations, $5 discount for 24 months on Prepaid activations). The credits will start to be applied as a bill adjustment before tax on your 2nd bill. You will receive a $10 or $5 discount of the monthly price of the plan for 24 months as long as you remain active, in good standing, and subscribed to an eligible plan. The promotion may not be combined with any other in-market offer, with the exception of Digital Discount and bonus data. Your service will no longer be eligible for the promotion if you: a) Downgrade your rate plan to a non-eligible plan; b) Sign up for MyTab; or c) Port your number away from Freedom Mobile. If you are not eligible for the promotion during any month, that credit will be entirely forfeited and cannot be made up. If you qualify for the credit in the months following the ineligible month, you will continue to receive the credit as applicable. All services subject to Freedom Mobile’s Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy, and Privacy Policy.

10.Pay Per Use Charges

Apple Watch plan utilizes the Freedom Nationwide dataincluded in your associated phone plan when connected via Bluetooth. Pay Per Use Charges may apply.

11.Freedom Wi-Fi

Freedom WiFi, customers get exclusive access to over 300,000 WiFi hotspots across Western Canada.

12. Determining the value of your Trade-In Device

Offer subject to change without notice. Offer available for a limited time at Freedom Mobile corporate stores and participating Freedom Mobile dealer locations.

Must be legal owner of the phone traded in. Maximum 1 phone per trade-in. Your device Trade-In value is determined by us in our sole discretion and is based on phone make, model, and physical condition. You will not receive extra value for trading in other in-box accessories (Example: charger, earbuds, external case, etc.). If we determine, in our sole discretion, that your Trade-In Device has no Trade-In value we will gladly take it and recycle it for you. As part of our ongoing green initiatives, any mobile phone may be dropped off at any Freedom Mobile store for responsible recycling. All trade-in program details are subject to Trade-InTerms and Conditions.

13.Unlimited Talk

  • Big Gig Unlimited + Talk plansinclude unlimited incoming talk & outgoing Canada-wide talk from the Freedom or Nationwide networks to Canadian phone numbers only.

  • Big Gig Unlimited + Talk, Canada/U.S. plansinclude unlimited incoming talk & unlimited outgoing talk (to Canadian and U.S. numbers only) while in Canada (on the Freedom or Nationwide Networks) and while in the United States.

14. Visual Voicemail One Month Trial

The One Month Trial of Visual Voicemail offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. The Visual Voicemail add-on is only available to customers that subscribe to a plan with data allotment and are on a compatible device. For more details, click here. You will receive a one-time $4 credit for the first full month of your Visual Voicemail subscription, which will appear in your monthly bill. To be eligible to receive the $4 credit for the One Month Trial of Visual Voicemail offer, you must (i) be subscribed to a plan and on a device that is compatible with the Visual Voicemail add-on, as outlined above, and (ii) subscribe to Visual Voicemail. The promotion can only be applied once to each eligible line. After your first full month of Visual Voicemail has completed, you will be charged the monthly reccurring rate of $4 for Visual Voicemail unless you unsubscribe to the service. Your service will no longer be eligible for the discount if during the promotion period you (a) change your rate plan to a non-Eligible Plan, or (b) port your number away from Freedom Mobile. Applicable taxes extra. All Freedom Mobile services are subject to ourTerms of Service,Fair Usage PolicyandPrivacy Policy.

15. Freedom Home Internet

Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Applicable taxes extra. To be eligibile for Freedom Home Internet, customers must reside at an eligible residential address. Must maintain eligibility throughout the term otherwise an additional standalone service charge may apply to your Freedom Home Internet service. Regular rates apply after any promotional period and are subject to change. Taxes extra. Freedom Home Internet is not available in all regions. Connection speeds may vary based on modem equipment, client device capability, building wiring, internet traffic and environmental conditions. "Up to" speeds are based on optimal conditions. Mobile wireless plan speeds reduced after Fast LTE amounts. All Freedom Home Internet services are subject to our Home Internet Terms of Service, Home Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy.

16. 10GB Extra Data Offer

Offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Applicable taxes extra. To get the 10GB of Extra Data, you must activate a new Prepaid line on an “Eligible Plan” (Freedom Nationwide Talk + Text + 2GB). The data is only available to be used on the Freedom Network. Extra 10GB of data will only be used after you have used up the data in your rate plan each month and, once the total 10GB of extra data is depleted, it will not be replenished. The extra data will remain available on your account for as long as you remain an active customer in good standing on an Eligible Plan. All services subject to Freedom Mobile’s Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy, and Privacy Policy.

17.PrepaidLimitedTime Offer

Offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Applicable taxes extra. To be eligible for the $5 discount for 12 months, you must activate a new Prepaid line on an Eligible Plan (Freedom Nationwide Talk + Text + 2GB). The credits will start to be applied as a bill adjustment before tax on your 2nd bill. You will receive a $5 discount of the monthly price of the plan for 12 months as long as you remain active, in good standing, and subscribed to an eligible plan. The promotion may not be combined with any other in-market offer, with the exception of Digital Discount. All services subject to Freedom Mobile’s Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy, and Privacy Policy.

18.Apple Watch Promo

Offer subject to change without notice. Available with eligible plans only. Apple Watch must be activated on the same account as your device.Once you activate your Apple Watch services, service will be $10/month per activated Apple Watch Line. A corresponding discount of $10/month for 3 months will be placed on the primary line connected to the Apple Watch.

20. Data By The Gig

Purchase Fast LTE Data when you need it. To purchase, visit My Account.

22. Prepaid Bonus Data Offer

Offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. To be eligible for the promotion, you must activate a new line on an Eligible Plan, during the promotion period. “Eligible Plans” for each bonus data amount are:

  • 500MB Bonus: Promo Freedom Nationwide Talk + Text + 1.5GB plan.

  • 1GB Bonus: Freedom Nationwide Talk + Text + 2GB plan.

You will receive the additional data every month as long as you remain active and in good standing on an Eligible Plan for that bonus data amount. All services subject to Freedom Mobile’s Terms of Service, Fair Usage Policy Internet Traffic Management Policy and Privacy Policy.

23. Add-a-Line Offer

The Add-a-Line Offer is available to new or existing customers who activate one or more additional Postpaid lines on their account on or after March 23, 2021. You will receive a $5/mo. discount per new additional line off the monthly price of an eligible in-market plan with a recurring monthly rate plan charge of $35 to $70 (after Digital Discount) for up to 24 months as long as you remain active, in good standing, and remain subscribed to an eligible in-market plan with a recurring monthly rate plan charge of $35 to $70 (after Digital Discount). The credits will start to be applied as a bill adjustment before tax on your 2nd bill. A maximum of five lines per account are eligible for the discount. A line on your account will no longer be eligible for the promotion if you: a) change the rate plan on that line to a non-Eligible Plan; b) cancel any line on your account that was already active prior to the start of the promotion on March 23, 2021, or c) cancel your line. If you are not eligible for the promotion during any month, that discount will be entirely forfeited and cannot be made up. The Add-a-Line Offer may not be combined with any other in-market offer, with the exception of Digital Discount, bonus data and select service credit offers. All services subject to Freedom Mobile’s Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy, and Privacy Policy.

24. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5GTrade-in Event.    

A one-time $45 connection fee will apply for each new activation or hardware upgrades.

Offeravailablefor a limited time onlyat select stores to eligible customers on approved credit and while supplies last. This offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Trade in offer isonlyvalidonthepurchase ofSamsungGalaxy Z Flip3 5G. 24-month services agreement required.Must be on aminimum $50+(after Digital Discount)plan. Must be legal owner of the phone traded in. Maximum 1 phone per trade-in. The $300 bonus value is available to customers asa MyTab Bonus savings for thosewho trade in an eligible phone with a trade-in value of at least $25. The total value of trade-in credit depends on the device condition. MyTab Bonus Savings are applied after taxes and at the time of purchase on the price of the SamsungGalaxy Z Flip3 5G. The MyTab Bonus Savings will be applied against the upfront cost or the MyTab charge of the phone and following the application of the device value trade-in credit. Any unused portion of the MyTab Bonus Savings will be forfeited and may not be used towards the purchase of any other product or service and may not be redeemed for cash. MyTab Additional Terms of Service apply – see freedommobile.ca/MyTab. Early cancellation fees apply. To receive the credit,the customermust remain in good standing. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional service credit offer. If you downgrade from your plan within 24 months to a plan that is not eligible for a MyTab Savings discount, or to a plan that is only eligible for a lower MyTab Savings discount amount, then you will be chargedafee equal to all, oraprorated part, of the discount received.Offer can be combined with eligibleTradeUpcredit.TradeUpAdditional Terms of Service apply – seefreedommobile.ca/en-CA/tradeuptandc.Applicable taxes extra.   All services subject to Freedom Mobile’s Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy and Privacy Policy located at freedommobile.ca

26. Certified Pre-Owned Phones

Savings based on CPO Selling Price. MyTab monthly payment required for 24 months. Conditions apply. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Taxes, government fees and pay-per-use charges are extra. Early cancellation fees apply.

SBE will provide limited warranty coverage up to 1 (one) year. Warranty coverage that is provided is for any functional defect found and does not cover any cosmetic related defects that can happen due to normal wear and tear or damages caused by the user. The customer is obligated to ship the device to SBE at their own volition and is responsible for the cost of shipping. SBE will cover the cost of the return of the shipment back to the customer. Any device found to be NFF (no fault found) or any customer induced damage (including but not limited to: physical damages to the device, liquid contamination of the device that would not be present had the device been used correctly by following) would be subjected to a quote and not covered by this limited warranty. If you are not satisfied, you can return your purchase for an exchange or refund, with the original sales receipt, within 15 days of purchase according to the conditions outlined here.

27. Phone + Tablet Offer

Offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change or cancellation without notice, at participating Freedom Mobile locations only. Applicable taxes extra. $312 in savings is based on a ZTE Grand X View 4 tablet with a $0 Monthly MyTab Charge on a 24-month services agreement ($192 in savings based on Regular Selling Price) and a $5 discount off the Promo Tablet 15 plan for 24 months. To be eligible for the promotion, you must: a) activate a new service or upgrade your phone with MyTab on an in-market $35/month (after Digital Discount) or higher plan and b) activate a new service on a ZTE Grand X View 4 tablet with MyTab, along with the Promo Tablet 15 plan. Both the phone and tablet must be activated on the same account on the same day, each on a 24-month services agreement. You’ll receive a $5 discount off the Promo Tablet 15 plan for 24 months as long as you remain active, in good standing, and as long as you continue to be eligible. The credits will start to be applied to your account as a bill adjustment before tax on your 2nd bill. The promotion may not be combined with any other in-market offer, with the exception of Digital Discount and select service credit offers. Your service will no longer be eligible for the promotion if you: a) downgrade your phone rate plan to a non-eligible plan; b) return either the phone or tablet, or c) port either number away from Freedom Mobile. If you are not eligible for the promotion during any month, that credit will be entirely forfeited and cannot be made up. If you qualify for the credit in the months following the ineligible month, you will continue to receive the credit as applicable. Early cancellation fees apply. If you migrate from the Promo Tablet 15 plan to another plan within 24 months, Freedom Mobile reserves the right to either charge you a fee equal to all, or a prorated part, of the $192 in savings received, or move you back to the Promo Tablet 15 plan. MyTab Additional Terms of Service apply – see freedommobile.ca/MyTab. All Freedom Mobile services are subject to ourTerms of Service, TradeUp Additional Terms of Service, Fair Usage PolicyandPrivacy Policy.

Freedom Mobile | Network Coverage - Nationwide Cell Phone Signal Map (2024)

FAQs

What does Nationwide mean with freedom? ›

The first is a $14 per month 'Freedom Nationwide Text' plan with unlimited global text, picture, and video messaging. This plan doesn't have a calling package, so users will pay $1.50 per minute for outgoing and incoming calls to Canada, the U.S. and internationally.

What signal does Freedom Mobile use? ›

Like many other carriers, Freedom Mobile partners with other networks—namely, Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, to provide customers with coverage outside of Freedom's network. When it comes to reliability, Freedom Mobile's network falls behind the likes of Bell, TELUS, and Rogers.

Which tower does freedom use? ›

One World Trade Center
Alternative names1 WTC Freedom Tower (pre-2009)
Record height
Tallest in North America and the Western Hemisphere since 2013
Preceded byWillis Tower
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Is freedom nationwide data roaming? ›

1GB Freedom Nationwide + U.S.

Add 1GB of fast, LTE data to your plan to use on Freedom Nationwide or while roaming in the U.S. Data pass valid for up to 30 days.

What is happening with Freedom Mobile? ›

Freedom Mobile will be sold to Quebecor Inc. for $2.85 billion in an effort to address the concerns of federal regulators about its proposed takeover of Shaw Communications.

Is Freedom Mobile GSM or CDMA? ›

All bands of the Freedom Mobile are display in MHz units. Another important information in Freedom Mobile Canada architectures is the standard of used protocols. It also uses 4 protocols such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, CDMA. The ISO standard code of Freedom Mobile is CA.
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NameFreedom Mobile
LTE protocolsLTE LTE-A
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Does Freedom Mobile have bad reception? ›

Freedom Mobile Has the Least Reliable Network in Canada

Every year (including 2018), Telus ranks as the most reliable network with the fewest dropped calls of any national carrier. Freedom ranks dead last.

What is nationwide cell service? ›

March 19, 2020. The group of four major cell phone providers in the U.S. is known as the Big Four, and it includes Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint. Without question, Verizon's 4G LTE network has the best coverage, with 70% nationwide coverage, followed by AT&T with 68%, T-Mobile with 62%, and Sprint with 30%.

Does Freedom Mobile work in USA? ›

Get extra data, unlimited local/back to Canada calling and global texting while roaming in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands for just $7/day.

Is the Freedom phone 4G or 5G? ›

Current customers of Freedom Mobile receive 4G LTE coverage across Canada through partner networks. We don't expect that roaming partner networks will share 5G access to Freedom Mobile customers in the near future.

Does Freedom Mobile have 5G yet? ›

In the memo seen by iPhone in Canada, Freedom Mobile says “we have made the decision to indefinitely pause the launch of our 5G network.” The company says while the news is “disappointing”, it says it believes this is the “right decision” for both the company and customers at this moment in time.

Who bought Freedom Mobile? ›

Under the terms of the Divestiture Agreement, Quebecor has agreed to buy Freedom on a cash-free, debt-free basis at an enterprise value of C$2.85 billion, expanding Quebecor's wireless operations nationally.

How do I turn off roaming on my Freedom Mobile? ›

How do you stop your phone from roaming?
  1. Go to your Apps.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Mobile networks.
  4. Tap the Data roaming slider to set it to Off/white.
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Does Freedom Mobile have unlimited data? ›

Unlimited data is available on the Freedom Mobile Home and Away networks. Once you leave the coverage area then you'll find yourself roaming on Freedom's Nationwide partner network.

Do you get charged roaming for incoming calls? ›

The person receiving the call and the person making the call typically pay when the receiving person is roaming. The person making the call pays a normal rate based on the phone number, the person receiving the call also pays. The person making the call pays the normal charge for that call.

Is Shaw Mobile the same as freedom? ›

Shaw Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) division of Freedom Mobile, itself a subsidiary of Shaw Communications, which sells wireless services in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Its launch was announced on July 30, 2020.

Does Freedom Mobile have an app? ›

If you're trying to find the download link for the Freedom Mobile iOS or Android app, good luck, because it ain't happening. The company has announced the app has been cancelled and users now need to check their account settings on mobile from their browser.

Who is Shaw Mobile Partner Network? ›

To reiterate: Shaw Mobile complements Freedom Mobile. It still relies on Shaw's LTE, which also powers Freedom Mobile and its roaming partners to deliver LTE service to areas outside of the WiFi hotspot's service range. There are two LTE plans: By the Gig and Unlimited.

Does Freedom Mobile have GSM? ›

Freedom Mobile Prepaid SIM Card (GSM)

How do I know if my phone is network compatible? ›

If you look up the model of the phone and carrier's spec sheet, you'll be able to find if your phone is compatible with the carrier. Or, you may check with a compatibility check test with your IMEI or MEID. T-Mobile: Enter your IMEI number (GSM), and it will tell you if your phone is compatible.

What phones work on all networks? ›

Many, but not all, popular phones now support all three major carriers' LTE networks. The Motorola Moto G4, E4, and later; the Samsung Galaxy S7 and later; the OnePlus 8 and later; and Google Pixel phones all work across all carriers. For iPhones, all iPhone 6 and later phones work on all carriers' LTE systems.

Which mobile network is best in Canada? ›

Canada's best coverage nationally comes from Telus due to its widespread mobile coverage, fastest connectivity, and most reliable service. The Bell and Rogers networks also feature some of the fastest mobile connectivity in the world, but all three cover less than 30% of Canada's vast geography.

What bands does Freedom Mobile use? ›

The network is limited in size, providing 3G UMTS services over B4 (1700 MHz), and 4G LTE over B4 (1700 MHz) and B7 (2600 MHz).

Is LTE a 4G? ›

And “long-term evolution,” or “LTE,” is industry jargon used to describe the particular type of 4G that delivers the fastest mobile internet experience. So with a network like Verizon's, you're getting the best of both worlds when it comes to using wireless data – 4G and LTE.

Which cell phone has the best reception in areas with a weak signal? ›

According to SmartphonesReveales, Samsung S21 has the best score in signal strength based on antenna quality. The S21 smartphone tops the list with a score of 9/10, which is much higher than the OnePlus, Motorola, and iPhone 12 that have 7/10.

Which carrier actually has the best coverage? ›

So, to begin answering this question, we'll say that Verizon has the best overall coverage by area. You can get a good 4G signal in more places with Verizon than with T-Mobile or AT&T. But, that doesn't necessarily make Verizon the most reliable network in every city or town.

Who is the number 1 cell phone provider in America? ›

1. Verizon Wireless: Best cell phone provider.

How much should I pay for roaming? ›

What you pay for roaming charges will depend on your carrier, but plan for roaming charges to breakdown somewhat like this: $0.25 per minute while talking on the phone. $0.10 cents per text message. $2-$5 per MB of data.

How much is international roaming? ›

While domestic wireless calls in an optimized pooled plan can be as little as 5 cents per minute and "unlimited" data plans provide data connectivity at a fixed cost of $40 to $50 per month, international roaming usage charges for U.S. customers are typically around $1.50 per minute, 50 cents per SMS, and $5 to $10 per ...

Who manufactures the Freedom phone? ›

The Freedom Phone has the tagline: "Made for conservatives by conservatives." Turns out it's actually made by a Chinese company called Umidigi that's based in Shenzhen. In an interview with The Daily Beast, Finman confirmed that Umidigi made the Freedom Phone but didn't specify which Umidigi phone design is used.

Is Freedom Mobile LTE or 3G? ›

Freedom Mobile offers a wide range of LTE (Long Term Evolution) services to customers in Ontario and the rest of Canada, as well as in the United States. Typically, within the Freedom Mobile coverage areas, when 3G is available, so will LTE.

Does freedom have 4G? ›

In late 2015, Freedom announced it secured $425 million in funding to build its own LTE network, meaning it would be able to offer 4G speeds up to 5x faster than those offered through the current HSPA+ network. Freedom's LTE network uses AWS-3 spectrum it obtained in a 2015 spectrum auction.

Who is bidding for Freedom Mobile? ›

Quebecor Inc. has agreed with Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. to buy Freedom Mobile for an enterprise value of $2.85 billion, the companies said on Friday.

What does Nationwide mean with Telus? ›

Nationwide calling means you can call home without any problem and receive calls from others in Canada.

Does nationwide mean US and Canada? ›

Nationwide calling plans include local and long-distance calls from your home to anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada all at the same price. Local calls are also called "domestic" calls by some phone companies.

Who is freedom owned by? ›

Shaw Communications

What does unlimited nationwide talk and text mean? ›

TextNow's Nationwide Talk & Text plan is an affordable cell phone plan with unlimited messages, unlimited minutes, and a small cellular data allotment.

What does Nationwide mean for cell phone? ›

Nationwide network

If your phone displays Nationwide it means you are using service on one of our many partner networks in Canada. All Shaw plans include unlimited Canada-wide calling and global text messaging from anywhere in Canada, even when you are on the Nationwide network.

What is unlimited nationwide calling mean? ›

AT&T Unlimited Nationwide Calling One is a plan that allows you to make unlimited domestic direct-dialed long distance calls anytime, anywhere in the United States for a flat monthly rate.

Do you pay for incoming calls on your cell phone in Canada? ›

Simple answer, you pay for incoming calls and texts. If you have a plan, they are applied to your allowable.

Does nationwide mean the whole world? ›

Something nationwide refers to or covers the whole country.

What's meaning of nationwide? ›

Definition of nationwide

(Entry 1 of 2) : extending throughout a nation. nationwide. adverb.

Does unlimited calls mean unlimited? ›

Unlimited calling will usually include features like extension-to-extension calling anywhere in the world, unlimited anytime calling to numbers in the US and Canada, and unlimited calls to anyone using the same provider network.

Does Freedom Mobile work in USA? ›

Get extra data, unlimited local/back to Canada calling and global texting while roaming in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands for just $7/day.

Does Freedom Mobile have 5G? ›

Although Freedom Mobile's 5G network has not yet launched, customers can prepare by purchasing a 5G-compatible smartphone outright or on a two-year plan. When Freedom Mobile launches 5G coverage, access will likely be exclusive to premium Big Gig Unlimited plans.

Which mobile company is best in Canada? ›

Canada's best coverage nationally comes from Telus due to its widespread mobile coverage, fastest connectivity, and most reliable service. The Bell and Rogers networks also feature some of the fastest mobile connectivity in the world, but all three cover less than 30% of Canada's vast geography.

Does freedom Mobile have unlimited data? ›

Unlimited data is available on the Freedom Mobile Home and Away networks. Once you leave the coverage area then you'll find yourself roaming on Freedom's Nationwide partner network.

Does Freedom give unlimited data? ›

How fast is Freedom's data? Freedom offers 4G LTE speeds on its mobile network, letting you fly through most activities online. If you exceed your Freedom Data limit, you'll have unlimited data at reduced speeds on all Big Gig plans.

How do I get unlimited talk text and data for free? ›

Lifeline is a government benefit program that offers eligible customers FREE cell phone service every month. You must participate in federal programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, and more, or by income in order to qualify for this FREE benefit.

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