Public Mobile Adjusts Pricing: What You Need to Know
Public Mobile, a subsidiary of Telus, has recently increased the prices of several of its mobile plans by at least $1. This change follows a similar move by Freedom Mobile, which also raised its rates.
Updated Plan Options from Public Mobile
If you're considering switching to Public Mobile or are already a customer, here’s a look at their current plan offerings (with the updated prices highlighted):
- $36 for 60GB 5G service in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico + 1,000 international minutes (previously $35)
- $34 for 60GB unlimited data on 5G across Canada + 500 international minutes
- $34 for 10GB of 5G service in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico + 250 international minutes (previously $30)
- $46 for 80GB of 5G service in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico + 2,000 international minutes (previously $45)
- $56 for 100GB of 5G service in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico + 2,000 international minutes (previously $55)
- $32 for a plan with unlimited access to data up to 20GB on 5G across Canada
- $29 for 20GB on 4G throughout Canada
- $25 offers 5GB on 4G, available nationwide
- $22 provides users with 3GB on 4G, also available across all regions in Canada
- The basic option is priced at $19 for just 1GB using 4G, covering all areas within Canada.
Current Public Mobile plans as of June 18 2025.
The Ripple Effect from Freedom Mobile's Changes
This price adjustment comes shortly after Freedom Mobile modified its credit system. They reduced their BYOP (Bring Your Own phone) credit from $4 down to $3. This effectively raised costs by about $1 per month across various plans.
Consequently of these changes made by Freedom Mobile, Public has aligned its pricing with similar offerings from that carrier. As a notable example, both companies now feature an identical plan priced at $36 that includes access to 60 GB over the 5 G network along with calls to multiple countries.
The Bigger Picture: understanding Price Increases in canadian Wireless Plans
A monthly increase of just one dollar might seem minor initially; though, when you consider how frequently enough these small hikes occur over time—especially within Canada's wireless market—it can lead to significant expenses.The trend shows that providers frequently enough raise their prices together rather than independently. Following Freedom's adjustments opened up opportunities for other carriers like Public to follow suit.
This pattern isn't isolated either; we’ve seen other companies like Virgin Plus and Koodo recently increase their own pricing structures as well—specifically raising costs associated with their respective plans offering around 60 GB by five dollars each month.
A Call For Stability Amidst Rising Costs
The hope is that these recent shifts won’t trigger even more widespread price increases among other providers moving forward. Consumers are left watching closely as they navigate this evolving landscape filled with rising costs while seeking affordable options without sacrificing quality services or coverage areas!
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