Freedom Mobile - Canada

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Freedom Mobile (Canada) uses 1 UMTS band, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Freedom Mobile (Canada). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.freedommobile.ca/

Last updated: 2024/08/06 - See latest updates

Freedom Mobile is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider owned by Québecor, offering a range of mobile services across the country. Here are some key details about their mobile network:

Coverage

  • Nationwide Coverage: Freedom Mobile provides coast-to-coast cell phone coverage across Canada, with services available through their own network and partner networks.
  • Interactive Coverage Map: Users can check the coverage map to see if services are available in their area. The coverage area is subject to change and may vary due to terrain, foliage, technical capacity, or weather conditions.

Plans

  • Affordable Plans: Freedom Mobile offers affordable 5G plans starting at $5/month with Digital Discount.
  • Unlimited Data Plans: Their unlimited data plans include full-speed data from 50GB to 100GB, which can be used at 5G speeds on the Freedom network and at 4G speeds on partner networks in the U.S. and Mexico.
  • 5G Access: 5G speeds are available to subscribers on eligible rate plans, with a 5G-enabled device and SIM card, and within a 5G coverage area. Subscribers on $39/month and above plans (after Digital Discount) have access to 5G speeds starting July 24, 2023.

Network Expansion

  • 5G Network: Freedom Mobile has expanded its 5G network to cover over 12 million Canadians in major metropolitan areas like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, as well as select cities in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
  • Nationwide Roaming: Subscribers can roam in 92 countries with the Roam Beyond plan, which was expanded to include more countries by June 20, 2024.

Additional Services

  • Home Internet and TV: Freedom Mobile has introduced home internet and TV services, branded under Freedom Mobile, powered by VMedia. These services were rolled out in Manitoba on May 23, 2024, with new retail locations in Winnipeg.

Key Features

  • MyTab: Subscribers need to make a monthly payment for 24 months to purchase devices under the MyTab program.
  • Price Freeze Promise: Freedom Mobile guarantees that the wireless plan price will never increase for subscribers, except for any discounts or credits.
  • Fair Usage Policy: Freedom Mobile has a fair usage policy to ensure that all subscribers use their services responsibly.

Overall, Freedom Mobile aims to provide affordable and reliable mobile services to Canadians, with a focus on expanding its 5G network and offering additional services like home internet and TV.

Frequency Bands

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) UMTS

Freedom Mobile Canada uses UMTS band B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) for providing UMTS voice and data services. This band was acquired in a 2019 auction and deployed in Kingston and Ottawa.

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G

LTE

Name Interface Description
B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) LTE

Freedom Mobile Canada uses LTE band B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) for its LTE network. This band is part of the AWS spectrum, which combines 1700 MHz and 2100 MHz frequencies for both upload and download operations.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Freedom Mobile Canada uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) to provide network services. This band is deployed in dense urban areas to manage congestion and offer high speeds, typically exceeding 50 Mbps. It is rolled out network-wide except in eastern Ontario and some parts of southern Ontario.
B66 (1700/2100 MHz) LTE

Freedom Mobile Canada uses LTE band B66 (1700/2100 MHz) for its LTE services. This band is one of the primary bands for LTE service across all regions except Eastern Ontario, where it is utilized for LTE Advanced coverage in select markets. It is also used for carrier aggregation with Band 7, excluding Eastern Ontario.
B13 (700 MHz c) LTE

Freedom Mobile Canada uses LTE Band 13 (700 MHz c) for its network. This band is deployed to enhance coverage and penetration in areas where signal strength is poor or coverage is limited. It travels farther and penetrates thick materials better than higher frequency bands, making it particularly useful for improving network reach and reliability in various environments.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N66 (1700/2100 MHz) 5G NR

Freedom Mobile Canada uses frequency band 5G NR N66 (1700/2100 MHz) for its 5G services. This band was deployed starting July 24, 2023, for subscribers on eligible rate plans, with a 5G-enabled device and SIM card, and within a 5G coverage area.
N71 (600 MHz) 5G NR

Freedom Mobile Canada uses frequency band 5G NR N71 (600 MHz) for its 5G network. This band was deployed in July 2023, making it available for select customers with mobile plans over $34. The 5G service is currently available in several cities, including Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, the GTA, Hamilton, London, and Windsor, with more places to follow.

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