Coverage Maps and Cellular Tower Network in Canada

Canada is massive. As the second largest country in the world, it is not a given that cell phone towers cover all corners of this vast land. In fact, Canada's cell phone towers cover less than 30% of our country's territory. However, they manage to reach 99% of our population. To keep track of national coverage from each major provider, check out our detailed and interactive cell phone coverage map of Canada.

Cell Phone Coverage Map Canada

We offer one of the most detailed cell phone coverage maps for Canada. Our map covers the entire country and breaks down how many cell phone towers every major provider owns. Feel free to click, zoom and scroll through the map to learn more!

Regional Coverage - Provincial Data

Want to know what kind of cell phone coverage is available in each province? Interact with our map to see details about regional coverage. Zoom in to the province of your choice, and see how many cell phone towers are available and what areas they cover in just a few seconds. This is a great tool if you're planning a move to another province and want to see what kind of coverage is available in your area.

5G Coverage Map

Last but not least, you can also sort our map by technology soon. We provide a 5G coverage map, which details the number of 5G towers across the country in addition to Canada's 4G coverage nationwide. If you've ever wanted to see where 5G technology is available in Canada, this is the right place for you.

Bell Coverage Map

Bell's network includes almost 300,000 towers, with 35,745 for cellular alone. Because of shared networks with other providers, Bell's coverage map can serve 99% of the population (km2). Bell has 10 million wireless subscribers (25% of the population). Bell’s coverage is a mix of 4G HSPA+ and 5G LTE. 51% of Canada's population can access Bell's 5G+, and independent tests showed that Bell's 5G is 61% faster than its main competitor.

Bell Coverage Abroad

Bell offers roaming coverage abroad for a fee. With their Roam Better option, they offer their customers who are travelling in the United States, the ability to use their current data plan as if they were in Canada for an additional $10 a day. For countries other than the US, Roam Better costs $14 a day.

Rogers Coverage Map

Rogers has a network of 143,422 towers, with 41,147 for cellular alone. Because of shared network with other providers, Rogers coverage map gives 99% of the population access to coverage (km2) of a mix of 4G HSPA+ and 5G LTE. 11 million Canadians (28% of the population) subscribe to Rogers mobility in 2200 communities, and the company is expanding its 5G service to subways and remote regions. Independent tests show that Rogers' 5G network as the most reliable network 3 years running.

Rogers Coverage Abroad

Rogers offes its customers the ability to enjoy Rogers coverage abroad through deals with telcos operating in other countries. As a result, Rogers customers who are travelling abroad can continue using their current mobile and data plans anywhere in the world, just as they would in Canada. Rogers calls this their Roam Like Home program and it costs $10 per day in the United States and $14 per day in the rest of the world.

Telus Coverage Map

Telus' network includes 261,509 towers with 23,748 for cellular. Its agreements with other providers provices coverage to 99% of Canadians (km2) through shared networks. With 10 million subscribers (25% of the population), it offers a mix of 4G HSPA+ and 5G LTE. Telus is also launching its own 5G standalone (SA) network across Canada which will offer lower latency and faster speeds. Telus was named the Top Network in games, voice app, and download experience for 2023 by an independent third-party and Canada's Best Mobile Carrier by PC Magazine.

Telus Coverage Abroad

Like Bell and Rogers, Telus also offers its customers coverage abroad for a small daily fee. Fortunately, Telus' Easy Roam is cheaper than its competitors' roaming programs. For $9 a day, Telus customers can use their familiar monthly plans while in the United States. Alternatively, it costs $13 per day in the rest of the world.

SaskTel Coverage Map

Sasktel is owned by the government of Saskatchewan making it a crown corporation. Sasktel's network has 14931 towers, 7210 of them for cellular. Sasktel's coverage map includes a mix of 4G HSPA+ and 5G LTE. In fact, its 5G coverage reaches 50% of Saskatchewan's population and it is still expanding. Sasktel also shares networks with other wireless providers in Canada, so 99% of the population has cell phone coverage (km2).

SaskTel Coverage Abroad

SaskTel too offers its customers the ability use SaskTel coverage abroad while traveling internationally. SaskTel users can choose to pay different rates depending on how much data and other perks they want while travelling. While in the U.S, users can pay $3 a day for unlimited calling with no data allowance or $6 a day for 500MB of data. When travelling in countries other than the US, users can pay 7 cents per MB of data, 10 cents per minute on the phone and 10 cents per text message.

Freedom Mobile Coverage

Freedom mobile is an MVNO of Videotron Ltd. However, the Freedom has its own network of 34,914 towers for all its communication services. Since Canadian telecommunications can share networks, Freedom users can access a network map that covers 99% of Canada (km2). Since it is a MVNO, Freedom can offer lower rates and still give 5G coverage and nationwide service.

Freedom Mobile Coverage Abroad

Freedom Mobile also offers coverage abroad at competitively low prices. With its Big Gig Roam Extra, it gives its customers extra data when travelling abroad. Their prices are: $7 per day for the United States, $8 per day for Mexico and $12 per day for everywhere else.

Eastlink Internet Coverage Map

The Eastlink network includes 4,398 towers. Eastlink's coverage map is concentrated in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI and NL. However, they have expanded to Ontario and Alberta as well. Like other providers, you can roam all over Canada on shared networks that cover 99% of the population (km2). Eastlink offers bundling and family savings which might be appealing.

Eastlink Coverage Abroad

Eastlinks offers its customers coverage abroad with their easyTravel program. Eastlink customers can use their current data plans for just $9 a day in the United States, and $13 a day in the rest of the world.

Videotron Coverage Map

Videotron is based in Quebec and Videotron's coverage map is robust in the province. Videotron recently acquired rights to Shaw's wireless network (Freedom Mobile) so that the Videotron network can expand service into the rest of Canada. Videotron has 20,094 towers in its communications network which offers coverage is a mix of 4G HSPA+ and 5G LTE. Like other providers, Videotron users can roam on shared networks which cover 99% of the population (km2). Videotron's 5G network is expanding and its bundles might save you money.

Videotron Coverage Abroad

Videotron customers can enjoy coverage abroad for a fee. Videotron's Daily Traveller Passes cost just $6 a day in the United States, and $10 a day in the rest of the world and allow customers to use their mobile and data plan as they woud in Canada.

FAQ

Still have questions about our coverage maps? Our FAQ section will help you learn more!

how to check mobile network in my area?

Zoom into your specific region on the map to see which mobile networks are available to you.

How can I check which network is best in my area?

Our mobile plan searching tool can help you find the best, most affordable networks available in your area.

what cellular service has the best coverage?

Telus and Bell offer the widest national coverage, but Rogers has the most advanced 5G network.

How can I increase my phone signal strength?

Try updating your phone, upgrading to a newer device, or even changing providers if your phone signal continues to be weak.

How do I access the updated map? Does it expire?

Our map is regularly updated, the one you are looking at should always be the most recent update. It does not expire.