Fido Customers Rejoice: 5G Service is Here!
Rogers has finally rolled out 5G service for it's budget-amiable brand, Fido. This long-awaited upgrade has generated a lot of excitement among Fido users. Social media is buzzing with posts from customers eagerly sharing their experiences and screenshots showing 5G availability on their devices.
A Seamless Transition to 5G
On March 10, Rogers announced that it would begin teh automatic upgrade of Fido customers from 4G LTE to the faster 5G network across Canada.The best part? Customers won’t need to change their current plans or pay extra fees for this enhanced service. New subscribers will also enjoy immediate access to 5G as part of their plans right from the start.
The company aims to complete this transition by March 18, according to a press release.
Exciting Plan Options with Enhanced Features
Fido’s website now showcases various plans that include access to the new 5G network:
- $35 for 10GB plus an additional bonus of 10GB and includes international texting (500 texts)
- $40 for a generous package of 60GB plus an extra bonus of 20GB and international texting (500 texts)
- $49 offers another option with the same data but adds coverage in Canada, the U.S., and mexico along with more international texts (1,000 texts)
- $55 provides a hefty plan featuring up to100GB along with international texting (500 texts)
Fido's updated plans as of March 10,2026.
Speedy Connections Await
All these options come packed with extraordinary features like speeds reaching up to an unbelievable one gigabit per second on the new network. additionally, they offer unlimited calls internationally to over two dozen countries, improved voicemail services, and even a free hotspot add-on—though it's certainly worth noting that Fido stopped including this feature at no cost last year.
The pricing structure also benefits from various discounts such as $5 off for autopay enrollment and other limited-time promotional deals.
A Competitive Edge in Speed
This move sets Rogers apart from some competitors who are taking different routes regarding speed offerings. According to facts available on Fido’s site, users can expect maximum speeds up to one gigabit per second when using their devices on the new network; however, actual performance may vary based on several factors like coverage area or device compatibility.
This approach contrasts sharply with Telus's strategy concerning its flanker brands Koodo and Public Mobile. While Telus does provide access to its own version of a fast network through these brands too—offering speeds capped at just250Mbps—it allows Koodo customers an option for boosting those speeds up slightly higher at500Mbps if they choose specific perks within their plan options.
The Rollercoaster Ride of Koodo's Plans
koodo’s journey into offering reliable connectivity has been quite eventful over recent months; back in August2023 , it first introduced its own setof choices featuring fifth-generation capabilities before later removing them entirely in2024 . However , after much anticipation , they madea comeback last year which delighted many loyal users eagerfor better service .
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