Public Mobile does not sell any phones so you have no choice but to bring your own Public Mobile does not offer phone support, so if you need to speak to someone to assist you, that’s not possible Update: Public Mobile no longer offers 4G service on their talk and text plans. While we haven’t outlined them above, Public Mobile is the only one from the 3 that offers 4G LTE data service, so if the primary function of your phone is to use the Internet, especially for things like streaming video, you may want to look at their plans with 4G data – it’s obviously more expensive Pricing is very competitive with one another almost exactly the same as per our review in April 2019 – In late 2018, Lucky Mobile and Chatr Mobile have gotten rid of their ‘Zone’ plans – After doing this, their plans align very closely to what Public Mobile was offering so all 3 carriers now have plan tiers that are almost identical. Unlimited Canada & International Text & Picture Messaging Unlimited Canada & International Text & PictureĮditor’s Picks: The plans that provide a combination of talk, text and data at a reasonable price. These plans feature the highest amount of data possible for those who like to browse while they are out or commuting and there is no access to wifi. These plans have tons of talk and text included however they don’t have a lot of data so it’s good for those that are in places where wifi is usually available. Cheapest PlansĪll 3 have removed their super cheap $10 plans.ġ00 Minutes Canada Wide & Unlimited Incoming CallsĬall Display included however $0.40 per minute to retrieve Voicemail Please note the below plan prices may vary in Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This should help you get a side by side view of the differences in price for the same or very similar offering from each carrier. This doesn’t mean that high-end smartphones won’t work, most will (phone by phone basis based on above network frequencies) however the target market these carriers are appealing to aren’t looking to spend tons of money on a phone along with the fact that these carriers do not have contracts or ‘tabs’.īelow are the brands that these carriers currently carry.Īlternatively, you can purchase a used phone to use on any of these networks.Īll iPhones for example will work, so even older models are fine to use.īelow we’ll compare 5 different types of plans across all 3 carriers that will cover most types of users. Lucky and Chatr offer entry-level devices from a variety of brands. Public Mobile actually carries no phones. Since all 3 of these carriers are discount carriers, they do not carry the latest high-end smartphones. If you are bringing your own device, you’ll want to know the frequencies each of these carriers operates on and ensure the phone you’re bringing is able to operate on one of these frequencies along with being unlocked. We suggest you look at the coverage maps on the carrier websites to see exactly what the coverage is in the areas in which you spend most of your time: Lucky Mobile Coverage Map, Public Mobile Coverage Map, Chatr Mobile Coverage Map.
Since all 3 of these carriers run on large, well-built out networks, overall coverage is strong nationwide, comparable and in a high-level view, almost equal.Ĭoverage will differ individual by individual, based on exactly where you are, if you spend majority of your time on the ground floor of your home or the basement, or high up in an office building or condo.
We’ll compare Lucky Mobile, Public Mobile and Chatr Mobile. In this comparison, we place 3 entry-level or discount carriers side by side to help you decide which carrier will best suit your needs. Understanding the options available to you when choosing a new mobile carrier is definitely an important part of the decision-making process. If you don’t want to read the details, skip straight to our Recommendation
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