Fido vs. Virgin Plus vs. Koodo: March 2026 Plans Compared — The Tables Have Turned

The Flanker Market Just Flipped

The last time we sized up Fido, Koodo, and Virgin Plus, Koodo's 25% flash sale made it the undisputed winner. That sale is gone — and the new pricing landscape looks completely different. Fido has launched a massive promotional discount on its 80GB roaming plan, and Virgin Plus has quietly matched it dollar-for-dollar. Koodo, meanwhile, is sitting at $35–$40/mo for the same tier. The tables have turned.

Fido: The Biggest Discount in the Market

Fido's updated lineup includes a standout deal that's hard to ignore:

• $27/mo (was $54) — 80GB 5G up to 1 Gbps, Canada-U.S.-Mexico roaming, intl calls to 27 countries, 500 intl texts, Enhanced Voicemail
• $35/mo (was $50) — 80GB 5G, Canada-wide talk & text, intl calls to 27 countries
• $55/mo (was $80) — 100GB 5G with full extras

That $27/mo roaming plan represents a 50% reduction from its $54 original price — the steepest single-plan discount of any flanker brand right now. Autopay saves an additional $5/mo on eligible plans, and Fido's 5G tops out at up to 1 Gbps, the fastest of the three carriers.

Virgin Plus: Tied on Price, Richer on Perks

Virgin Plus matches Fido's headline price and then some:

• $27/mo (was $37) — 80GB 5G up to 1 Gbps, Canada-U.S.-Mexico roaming, intl calls to 27 countries, unlimited intl texting, hotspot, voicemail, suspicious call detection
• $55/mo (was $65) — 100GB 5G
• $30/mo (was $40) — Talk & Text with pay-per-use data

At the same $27/mo price point, Virgin Plus actually bundles more features than Fido — hotspot capabilities and suspicious call detection are included at no extra cost. The tradeoff? Virgin Plus' discount is smaller in absolute terms ($10 off vs. Fido's $27 off), meaning it's a less dramatic deal — but the end price is identical.

Koodo: Reliable, But No Longer the Value Leader

Koodo's lineup is solid, but it can't keep up with Fido and Virgin Plus on price this month:

• $35/mo (was $45) — 80GB 5G, Canada-wide
• $40/mo (was $50) — 80GB 5G, Canada-U.S.-Mexico roaming
• $55/mo (was $65) — 100GB 5G
• $25/mo (was $35) — Pay-per-use starter with unlimited Canada-wide talk & text

Koodo's 80GB Canada-only plan costs $8/mo more than what Fido and Virgin Plus charge for the same data with roaming included. Its $10 autopay discount is consistent and transparent, but that's not enough to close the gap at the flagship tier.

Comparison Table

Tier / Feature	Fido	Virgin Plus	Koodo	Winner
80GB 5G (Canada-U.S.-Mexico)	$27/mo	$27/mo	$40/mo	Fido & Virgin Plus
80GB 5G (Canada-only)	$35/mo	N/A	$35/mo	Tie
100GB 5G	$55/mo	$55/mo	$55/mo	Tie
Speed	5G up to 1 Gbps	5G up to 1 Gbps	5G	Fido & Virgin Plus
International Perks	Intl calls + 500 intl texts	Intl calls + unlimited intl texts + hotspot	1 free perk option	Virgin Plus
Largest Single Discount	$27 off (50%)	$10 off (27%)	$10 off (22%)	Fido
Starter / Low-Data Value	$19/mo (250MB)	$19/mo (250MB)	$15/mo (250MB)	Koodo

So Who Wins?

At the headline 80GB roaming tier, Fido and Virgin Plus share the crown at $27/mo — a price Koodo can't match. Choosing between the two comes down to priorities:

• Pick Fido if you want the biggest discount story and the same 1 Gbps 5G speed.
• Pick Virgin Plus if you want more built-in perks (hotspot, unlimited intl texting) at the same price.
• Pick Koodo if you're on a low-data starter plan — its $15/mo 250MB option undercuts both competitors — or if you value autopay discounts that are permanent rather than promotional.

For most Canadians shopping the 5G mid-range, Fido and Virgin Plus have never looked better. Act fast — these promotional prices won't last.