Canada’s Major MNOs: Detailed Overview

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Canada:

1. Rogers Communications Inc.

• Company Information:
  • Legal Company Name: Rogers Communications Inc.
  • Parent Company: N/A (Independent Public Company).
  • Ownership Structure: Publicly traded (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B, NYSE: RCI).
• Network and Technology:
  • Key Technologies: 5G, LTE, 4G, 3G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Frequency Bands: 600MHz, 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz, 2500MHz, 3500MHz.
• Market and Subscriber Data:
  • Active Mobile Subscribers: Approximately 11.7 million (as of Q3 2023).
  • Estimated Market Share: Approximately 33-34%.
• Service and Access:
  • Standard APN: internet.rogers.com
  • Key Services: 5G services, IoT solutions, business solutions, roaming services, various data plans, and entertainment bundles.
• Customer Support:
  • Primary Customer Service Phone Number: 1-888-ROGERS1 (1-888-764-3771).
  • Official Customer Support Website: rogers.com/contact

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2. Bell Canada (BCE Inc.)

• Company Information:
  • Legal Company Name: Bell Canada.
  • Parent Company: BCE Inc.
  • Ownership Structure: Publicly traded (TSX: BCE, NYSE: BCE).
• Network and Technology:
  • Key Technologies: 5G, LTE, 4G, 3G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Frequency Bands: 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz, 2600MHz, 3500MHz.
• Market and Subscriber Data:
  • Active Mobile Subscribers: Approximately 10.2 million (as of Q3 2023).
  • Estimated Market Share: Approximately 28-30%.
• Service and Access:
  • Standard APN: pda.bell.ca
  • Key Services: 5G services, IoT solutions, business solutions, roaming services, various data plans, and entertainment bundles.
• Customer Support:
  • Primary Customer Service Phone Number: 1-800-667-0123.
  • Official Customer Support Website: bell.ca/contactus

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3. Telus Communications Inc.

• Company Information:
  • Legal Company Name: Telus Communications Inc.
  • Parent Company: Telus Corporation.
  • Ownership Structure: Publicly traded (TSX: T, NYSE: TU).
• Network and Technology:
  • Key Technologies: 5G, LTE, 4G, 3G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Frequency Bands: 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz, 2600MHz, 3500MHz.
• Market and Subscriber Data:
  • Active Mobile Subscribers: Approximately 9.7 million (as of Q3 2023).
  • Estimated Market Share: Approximately 27-29%.
• Service and Access:
  • Standard APN: sp.telus.com
  • Key Services: 5G services, IoT solutions, business solutions, roaming services, various data plans, and Telus Health services.
• Customer Support:
  • Primary Customer Service Phone Number: 1-866-558-2273.
  • Official Customer Support Website: telus.com/en/contact-us

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4. SaskTel

• Company Information:
  • Legal Company Name: Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation (SaskTel).
  • Parent Company: Crown corporation owned by the Government of Saskatchewan.
  • Ownership Structure: Provincial Crown corporation (Government owned).
• Network and Technology:
  • Key Technologies: 5G, LTE, 4G, 3G, VoLTE.
  • Frequency Bands: 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz, and 3500MHz.
• Market and Subscriber Data:
  • Sasktel operates primarily in Saskatchewan, therefore national market share numbers are not applicable.
  • Subscriber numbers are not as readily available as the national providers.
• Service and Access:
  • Standard APN: internet.sasktel.com
  • Key Services: 5G services, rural coverage, various data plans, and Max Entertainment services.
• Customer Support:
  • Primary Customer Service Phone Number: 1-800-SASKTEL (1-800-727-5835).
  • Official Customer Support Website: sasktel.com/support

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Important Notes:

• Market share percentages are estimations and can fluctuate.
• Subscriber numbers are based on the latest publicly available reports, which may vary.
• Sasktel is a regional provider, and therefore, its subscriber numbers and market share are not readily available in the same way as the national providers.
• Frequency bands and technology deployments can evolve over time.
• All of the listed companies are heavily invested in the continued roll out and improvement of their 5G networks.