Fido's 80GB Plan Is Now $27/mo — Half Price, and Existing Customers Can Switch Today

Fido just cut its 80GB plan in half. At $27/mo — down from $54 — it's the lowest price any national-network flanker brand is charging for 5G with Canada, U.S., and Mexico roaming included. Virgin Plus and Koodo are still in the fight, but the gap at this tier has never been wider.

Already a Fido Customer? You May Be Overpaying Right Now

Before we get into the comparison, this is worth calling out. Cellulo users who were existing Fido customers on older month-to-month plans have switched to the $27 80GB plan online — without leaving Fido, without calling in, and without any switching fees. One customer went from paying $54/mo to $27/mo overnight. That's $324 saved in a year just by logging into their Fido account and changing their plan.

If you're an existing Fido customer, check what you're on before reading any further. There's a real chance you qualify for this plan right now and don't know it.

Here's how Fido compares against Virgin Plus and Koodo for everyone else.

The 80GB Tier Is Where It Gets Interesting

All three carriers offer an 80GB 5G plan with North American roaming. The price difference between them is stark:

All prices shown require autopay enrollment.

Fido's discount is the story here. A $27 reduction from the original $54 means Fido customers are paying half what this plan launched at. Virgin Plus and Koodo are applying a standard $10 autopay discount — competitive, but not in the same league as Fido's current promotional pricing.

Virgin Plus closes some of that $3 gap with perks: hotspot capabilities and suspicious call detection are bundled at no extra cost, while Fido doesn't include hotspot at this tier. If you rely on tethering your laptop or tablet, Virgin Plus at $30 is worth the extra $3.

Koodo's free perk is worth a closer look. The 80GB plan already includes Canada-US-Mexico roaming built in — the perk is on top of that, and one option is 3-day international roaming to countries beyond North America. If you travel outside the continent even once or twice a year, that perk has real value that Fido and Virgin Plus don't match at this tier. Even so, at $35 you're paying $8 more than Fido for the base plan — the perk needs to be worth that delta to you personally.

At 100GB, the Three-Way Tie

All three carriers price their 100GB 5G plan at exactly $55/mo — Fido from $80, Virgin Plus from $65, Koodo from $65. The savings are real across the board, but the end price is identical. At this tier, your choice comes down to perks and network preference rather than price.

The Entry-Level Picture

For light users, Koodo wins outright. Its 250MB plan at $15/mo undercuts both Fido ($19) and Virgin Plus ($19) by $4. On a starter plan, that's $48 saved per year without sacrificing much.

Who Should Pick What

Pick Fido if you want the best price on 80GB with roaming and don't need hotspot — $27/mo is hard to argue with at any tier.

Pick Virgin Plus if you tether regularly or want more bundled perks at the 80GB level. The $3 premium over Fido is justified if hotspot is part of your daily routine.

Pick Koodo if you're on a light-data starter plan — $15/mo for 250MB is the cheapest entry point of the three. At the 80GB tier, Koodo doesn't close the gap with Fido.

Compare all current Fido, Virgin Plus, and Koodo plans on Cellulo to see exactly what's available in your province.