What the August 2026 test found
| Rogers | Bell | Telus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opensignal, August 2026: overall | Most awards (nine) | Shared coverage with Telus | Named best network |
| Download speed | — | — | 91.8 Mbps (fastest) |
| 5G download speed | 170 Mbps | 173.6 Mbps (fastest) | 163 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Won | — | — |
Freedom Mobile, the fourth carrier, did well in Alberta and British Columbia in the same report, though the big three took every national award. In February 2026 Opensignal found the big three offered much the same experience, so expect the order to keep changing.
The cheaper brands each carrier owns
| Network | Its cheaper brands |
|---|---|
| Rogers | Fido, Chatr |
| Bell | Virgin Plus, Lucky Mobile |
| Telus | Koodo, Public Mobile |
These brands use their parent's network, so the signal is usually the same for less money, with fewer extras and, on some, slower speeds.
What to check for your own use
- Coverage where you live, work and drive. Outside the big cities the networks differ much more than in them.
- Calling Bangladesh. Calling apps work over data in Canada, so data matters more than long-distance minutes for most people.
- Prices before tax. Advertised plan prices leave out sales tax, which varies by province.
- Phone financing. A phone paid off over two years ties you to the carrier for that time; compare the total cost against buying the phone outright with a cheaper plan.
Questions people ask
Which carrier has the best network in Canada?
Opensignal's August 2026 report named Telus the best network, while Rogers won the most awards. The results are close, so check coverage where you are.
Is Koodo the same network as Telus?
Yes. Koodo and Public Mobile are Telus brands. Fido and Chatr use Rogers' network, and Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile use Bell's.