{"id":14376,"date":"2022-05-16T08:40:37","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T08:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planhub.ca\/blog\/?p=14376"},"modified":"2024-09-13T13:11:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:11:16","slug":"fido-vs-koodo-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planhub.ca\/blog\/en\/fido-vs-koodo-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fido vs Koodo"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Fido and Koodo are two of Canada\u2019s most popular mobile phone providers. With millions of satisfied customers, they currently operate as two of the largest flanker brands in the country. \u201cFlanker brand\u201d is a common phrase used to describe mobile carriers that were founded or bought out by larger telecom companies. In case you didn\u2019t know, Fido is owned by Rogers and Koodo is owned by Telus. Since Rogers and Telus are two of the most popular telecom corporations in Canada, what can we expect from their flanker brands? In this post, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about the Fido vs Koodo debate. If you want to learn everything there is to know about these two providers and their mobile plans<\/a>, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First up, let\u2019s take a look at each brand\u2019s network coverage. Due to their relationships with two of the best providers in Canada, both Fido and Koodo offer extensive nationwide coverage. Fido uses Rogers network, while Koodo uses Telus\u2019. Although these brands provide some of the widest coverage around, there are some important differences between them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alongside Bell, Telus offers the most extensive coverage of any Canadian provider. Their network allegedly reaches 99% of the Canadian population. On the other hand, Rogers\u2019 network is only expected to reach 97% of Canadians. So, Fido customers can better access their mobile network in urban settings, while Koodo customers access it in more rural and remote settings. However, due to Rogers\u2019 advanced network, Fido customers supposedly have access to <\/span>the best 5G experience<\/span><\/a> out of all Canadian providers. If extensive coverage is more important to you, Koodo might be your winner in this category. On the other hand, if you value a strong 5G performance above anything else, then Fido must be your winner. To learn more about each provider\u2019s availability, feel free to check out our <\/span>national coverage map<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

History<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fido was originally launched as Microcell Solutions back in 1996. They quickly made a name for themselves with their low prices, inclusive plans and friendly customer service. Canada\u2019s larger providers began to take notice, and Rogers ended up acquiring Microcell Solutions in 2004. Rogers re-named Microcell to Fido Solutions, and used them as a valuable midrange provider. Currently, Rogers owns Fido and Chatr. Rogers offers more high-end plans with contracts, Fido has midrange plans with a focus on BYOD solutions, and Chatr is their entry-level provider with the most basic plans. To learn more about the company, feel free to check out our page on <\/span>Fido Canada<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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After Bell and Rogers introduced their own flanker brands, Telus decided to start one of their own. In 2007, Telus formed a partnership with the American provider Amp\u2019d Mobile. Amp\u2019d sold affordable plans towards university and college students, but the partnership failed rather quickly. While Virgin Plus and Fido continued to gain popularity, Telus felt the pressure to introduce a proper flanker brand geared towards younger customers. Finally, Koodo was established in 2008. Although they entered the flanker competition later, Koodo still managed to make a splash. The provider has always targeted younger clients, while Telus is more geared towards adults and families. If you’re still curious about the brand, make sure to read through our page on <\/span>Koodo Mobile<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fido and Koodo are both known for offering cheaper, more simplistic plans than their \u201cparent\u201d brands.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for a more basic or midrange plan, these are two of the best providers for you. Check out our Fido vs Koodo mobile plans below:<\/span><\/p>\n