Mobile Operators & SIM Cards in Canada
Checked September 29, 2026 ยท Sources listed at the end of the page
chatr (on the Rogers network) and Koodo Prepaid (sold through TELUS) both sell prepaid plans by the month or per 30 days, without a credit check. Read the data figures carefully: the headline amount often includes a bonus you only get with automatic payments.
Prepaid offer examples
Prices from each operator's own website or announcements, checked on September 29, 2026. Offers change often, so confirm before you buy.
chatr $35 prepaid plan
- Validity:
- 1 month
- Data:
- 30 GB, of which 5 GB is an auto-pay bonus (no bonus without auto-pay)
- Includes:
- Unlimited Canada-wide talk; unlimited Canada, US and international text; voicemail
Koodo Prepaid $35 plan
- Validity:
- 30 days
- Data:
- 25 GB at 4G speed (30 GB only with Automatic Top-Up)
- Includes:
- Unlimited Canada-wide calling; US roaming available as an add-on
Using your US phone in Canada
Whether your US plan covers Canada, and at what cost, depends on the plan, so check your carrier's international page before you go. Our guide to using your US phone abroad covers roaming, Wi-Fi calling and bill surprises.
To call Canada from the US, dial 011 + 1 + the number: see how to call Canada and the Canada phone number format.
FAQ
How much does a prepaid phone plan cost in Canada?
Two examples checked on September 29, 2026: Koodo Prepaid's CAD 35 plan lasts 30 days with unlimited Canada-wide calling and 25 GB of 4G data, or 30 GB with Automatic Top-Up. chatr's CAD 35 monthly plan lists 30 GB of data, of which 5 GB is an auto-pay bonus, plus unlimited Canada-wide talk and unlimited Canada, US and international text.
Do I need a credit check to get a Canadian prepaid SIM?
Koodo says its prepaid service has no contracts and no credit checks. chatr says its prepaid plans require no credit check.
Do I get the advertised data without automatic payments?
Not always. Koodo Prepaid's CAD 35 plan lasts 30 days with unlimited Canada-wide calling and 25 GB of 4G data, or 30 GB with Automatic Top-Up. chatr applies no auto-pay bonus if you are not enrolled in auto-pay or if your credit card, Visa Debit or Debit Mastercard cannot be charged.
Can I text US numbers from a Canadian prepaid plan?
chatr's talk, text and data plans include unlimited texting to Canada, the US and international numbers. Check each plan's details for calls to the US, which are not always included.
Can I get a prepaid eSIM in Canada?
Koodo's online eSIM portal lets you buy and activate a prepaid eSIM by scanning a QR code. Koodo Prepaid offers its eSIM for CAD 0 until October 6, 2026.
Sources
- chatr mobile: Prepaid phone plans (accessed 2026-09-29)
- Koodo Mobile: Prepaid Phone Plans (accessed 2026-09-29)