Fido Plans, Perks, Phone Financing & Roaming

Fido (a Rogers brand) offers value-packed data plans, optional device financing over 24 months (0% interest), and easy roaming add-ons. Below you’ll find current highlights, roaming rates, and FAQs tailored for Canadian shoppers.

Why Choose Fido?

• Value-packed plans
  Current line-up includes Talk & Text from $25/mo (after automatic payments) and data plans with features like Data Overage Protection and 5 Extra Hours of Data via the app.

• Phone financing at 0% over 24 months
  The Fido Payment Program lets you spread device cost across 24 payments at 0% interest (down payment may apply on higher-end devices/credit dependent).

• Roaming made simple
  Fido Roam daily rates increase August 7, 2025 to $16/day (U.S.) and $18/day (International), with travel passes also available.

• Coverage
  Fido advertises coverage for 97% of Canadians, with Wi-Fi Calling and Extended Coverage options.

• Student / back-to-school promos
  Seasonal deals run each year (phones, plan credits, internet bundles via Rogers), with 2025 back-to-school offers already live.

• Prepaid changes
  As of Feb 20, 2025, Fido prepaid service moved to chatr; existing prepaid users are directed to chatr for plans. 

❓ Fido Canada FAQs

What are Fido’s current plan types?
Talk & Text plans start around $25/mo after auto-pay, plus tiered data plans with Data Overage Protection and 5 Extra Hours features. Check the live plans page for current buckets/bonuses.

How does the Payment Program work?
Finance a phone over 24 months at 0% with an eligible plan. Some devices or credit profiles may require a down payment; promotional device credits (on Fido Plus) are spread across the term.

What are the new Fido Roam rates?
From Aug 7, 2025: $16/day U.S. and $18/day International. Other roaming options (like Travel Pass) exist; see the roaming page for details.

Will Wi-Fi Calling trigger roaming fees?
Using Wi-Fi Calling to contact non-Canadian numbers while abroad can still incur roaming charges (e.g., the Fido Roam daily fee).

Is Fido prepaid still available?
Fido prepaid moved to chatr on Feb 20, 2025. New prepaid activations go through chatr; visit Fido retail for questions.

How good is Fido’s coverage?
Fido says its network covers 97% of Canadians, with Extended Coverage and Wi-Fi Calling to help in tough spots.

Are there student deals?
Yes — Fido runs back-to-school promos each year (phones/plan credits); check the live promotions page and roundups for 2025.