As the back-to-school season approaches, Canada’s major providers have launched promotional programs aimed at students. These offers, which bundle mobile and internet plans, always require proof of student status. Here’s a comparative analysis of the available deals.
Details of Bell's offers
Positioned in the premium segment, Bell is focusing its promotions on the latest smartphones available. Notably, the provider offers the Google Pixel 9 at a symbolic monthly rate, with specific contract terms regarding device ownership.
Highlighted offers:
Google Pixel 9: $1/month (24-month commitment with mandatory device return)
iPhone 16: $5/month (in-store offer with trade-in of at least an iPhone 12 512GB)
Samsung Galaxy S25: $20/month after a $730 discount
Internet plans:
1.5 Gbps Fiber: $75/month (24-month term)
50 Mbps: $60/month (available in non-fiber areas)
Fido (Rogers) strategy
Fido, the low-cost subsidiary of the Rogers group, positions its messaging around affordability, offering financing options with no upfront payments. The focus is on eliminating additional fees to make the offers more appealing.
Offers:
iPhone 16: $31.71/month (payment plan with the “Plus” plan)
Google Pixel 9: $15/month (same conditions)
Samsung Galaxy S25: $30/month
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: $15/month
The $80 activation fee is waived for online orders. It should be noted that all these offers are part of Fido’s payment program combined with the Plus wireless plan.
Rogers bundled offers
For this back-to-school season, Rogers is focusing its offers on the latest smartphones through its “Save and Return” program, paired with fiber internet deals. Phones require an Ultimate plan and a valid student ID.
Mobile offers:
iPhone 16: $15/month ($5/month in-store until July 29)
Galaxy S25: $0/month after a $50.40 monthly credit
Pixel 9: $16/month
Galaxy Z Fold 7: $48/month
Galaxy Z Flip 7: $14/month
Note: The program requires returning the phone after 24 months or paying the remaining balance.
Internet offers:
1.5 Gbps Fiber: $75/month (includes a $70 monthly discount for 24 months plus a one-time $50 credit)
1 Gbps Fiber: $75/month (includes a $60 monthly discount for 24 months)
Both plans waive the $39 installation fee.
Telus’s program
Western Canadian provider Telus stands out with its innovative “Bring-It-Back” program, paired with its new “Complete” plans. The offer is further boosted by perks like waived connection fees, making it even more attractive.
Take advantage of the latest smartphones with $0 down through Telus’s “Bring-It-Back” program:
Pixel 9 – just $2.29/month
Galaxy S25 – $11.67/month
iPhone 16 – $15.04/month
Pixel 9 Pro – $10.96/month
Galaxy Z Flip 7 – $10.71/month
Galaxy Z Fold 7 – $43.13/month
Plus, when you finance a Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, or any Galaxy S25 device over two years, you’ll receive a free Galaxy Watch 8.
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