Koodo vs Fido (2025)

Koodo and Fido target the same customers — people who want solid coverage, fair pricing, and phone financing without paying Big Three prices.

Koodo is owned by TELUS, while Fido is part of the Rogers family. Both are well-established mid-tier carriers that balance affordability with reliability, but they’ve taken slightly different paths in 2025.

The biggest change this year? Koodo brought back 5G plans, while Fido is still running on 4G/LTE.

Add in Koodo’s new plan perks and a few subtle pricing advantages, and there’s a clear front-runner.

Coverage and Network

Koodo

Koodo runs on the TELUS network, one of the most reliable and extensive in Canada. In July 2025, Koodo officially reintroduced 5G, after a two-year break when it briefly pulled those plans to avoid competing with TELUS.

The good news for users is that 5G is now back and available nationwide, with speeds up to 500 Mbps when paired with the 5G Speed Boost perk. Coverage is excellent across the country, and TELUS’s rural reach continues to be a major advantage.

Fido

Fido operates on the Rogers 4G LTE network. Coverage is strong across major cities and most suburban areas, though rural performance can be inconsistent. It’s a reliable network overall, but without 5G, Fido is starting to feel a bit behind the curve.

Rogers (and by extension Fido) has also faced a few major nationwide outages in recent years, which didn’t help public perception. While those issues have largely been resolved, they still left a mark on how many users view network reliability compared to TELUS and Bell.

Winner: Koodo — TELUS’s 5G rollout and nationwide coverage give Koodo the clear edge.

Pricing and Plans

Koodo

Both Koodo and Fido sit in the same mid-tier price range, offering similar plan structures and data options. However, Koodo usually provides slightly better value for the money.

Koodo’s plans start at $40 per month for 10 GB, but the real highlight is the 60 GB plan for $50. The small price jump gives you a massive boost in data, making it the best overall deal for most users.

Fido

Fido’s lineup mirrors Koodo’s, but at a slightly higher cost — $45 per month for 10 GB and $55 per month for 60 GB. The pricing gap isn’t huge, but since Fido only offers LTE speeds, it feels less competitive compared to Koodo’s 5G access.

Winner: Koodo — Similar plans, but lower prices and 5G access make it a better buy.

Mobile plans comparison

	Plan Type	Monthly Data	Network	Price	Link
	Postpaid Plan Type	0.25GB Monthly Data	3G Network	$19 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,ON,PE,QC,SK
	Postpaid Plan Type	0GB Monthly Data	– Network	$30 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,ON,PE,SK
	Postpaid Plan Type	2GB Monthly Data	4G Network	$37.5 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,ON,PE,QC,SK
	Postpaid Plan Type	10GB Monthly Data	5G Network	$40 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NT,NS,NU,ON,PE,SK,YT
	Postpaid Plan Type	10GB Monthly Data	5G Network	$40 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NT,NS,NU,ON,PE,SK,YT
	Postpaid Plan Type	10GB Monthly Data	4G Network	$45 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,ON,PE,QC,SK
	Postpaid Plan Type	40GB Monthly Data	5G Network	$45 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NT,NS,NU,ON,PE,SK,YT
	Postpaid Plan Type	40GB Monthly Data	5G Network	$45 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: QC
	Postpaid Plan Type	40GB Monthly Data	4G Network	$50 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,ON,PE,QC,SK
	Postpaid Plan Type	60GB Monthly Data	5G Network	$50 Monthly Price	Check Now
	Availability: AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NT,NS,NU,ON,PE,SK,YT

Perks and Features

Koodo

Koodo has one of the more interesting perk systems among Canadian carriers. Every plan includes one free perk, and you can pay to add more if you want.

The options are actually useful:

• Data Rollover – carry over unused data to next month

• Bonus 10 GB Data – great for heavier users

• Unlimited Long Distance Pack – handy for frequent callers

• Premium Voicemail – upgraded voicemail features

• 5G Speed Boost – increase max speed up to 500 Mbps

It’s a smart way to tailor your plan to your habits, whether you care about speed, flexibility, or extra data.

Fido

Fido’s main feature is Data Overage Protection, which pauses your data instead of charging you extra once you reach your limit. It’s a nice touch but doesn’t compete with Koodo’s broader perk system.

Fido also offers device financing and strong integration with the Rogers–Fido–Chatr ecosystem, but beyond that, perks are limited.

Winner: Koodo — Better customization, real value features, and more control.

Customer Service

Koodo

Koodo runs on TELUS’s support system, so you can get help online, by phone, or in-store. It’s usually fine, not amazing, not terrible. Wait times can be hit or miss depending on when you reach out.

Fido

Fido offers pretty much the same setup with chat, phone, and in-store support. It’s decent overall, but service quality really depends on the rep you get and the store you visit.

Winner: Tie — Neither one is great, but both get the job done. Expect an okay experience, nothing more, nothing less.

User Experience

Koodo

Koodo combines a solid digital experience with in-person service through TELUS and Koodo stores. The app is intuitive and easy to navigate, and billing and plan changes are straightforward.

Fido

Fido’s app is reliable and does the basics well, but it hasn’t evolved much in recent years. It works fine, but it’s not as polished or flexible as Koodo’s system.

Winner: Koodo — Cleaner interface and the option for in-store support when you need it.