Mobilicity - Canada

Mobilicity (Canada) uses 2 GSM bands and 2 UMTS bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Mobilicity (Canada). See the tables below for details.

Mobilicity was a Canadian wireless carrier that operated from 2010 until its acquisition by Rogers Wireless in 2016. Here are some key points about Mobilicity:

1. Launch and Background:

   • Mobilicity was launched in 2010 as a result of the CRTC 2008 spectrum auction.
   • It was initially known as DAVE Wireless before rebranding to Mobilicity.

2. Service and Coverage:

   • Mobilicity provided affordable cell phone service to major Canadian cities including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa.
   • Its cellular network was built using Ericsson technology and offered unlimited talk, text, and data plans without contracts or credit checks.

3. Financial Challenges and Acquisition:

   • Despite its efforts to compete with larger carriers, Mobilicity faced significant financial challenges and strong competition.
   • The carrier pursued several sales attempts, including a proposed acquisition by Telus, but this was prohibited by the Competition Bureau.
   • Mobilicity was eventually acquired by Rogers Wireless out of bankruptcy in 2016 for $440 million. As part of the deal, Rogers made concessions to the CRTC and Industry Canada for the sale of spectrum to Wind Mobile.

4. Legacy and Impact:

   • After the acquisition, Mobilicity’s assets and approximately 150,000 customers were transferred to Chatr, Rogers’ budget-friendly mobile provider.
   • Chatr continues to offer affordable wireless services with features like call forwarding, group calling, and call display, and covers most populated areas of Canada.

Mobilicity played a significant role in the Canadian wireless market by offering low-cost, contract-free services, contributing to the growth of the Canadian wireless industry.

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