Fido and Virgin Plus Are Both $27/mo for 80GB — But One Is the Better Deal

Fido cut its 80GB plan to $27/mo — down from $54 — and Virgin Plus immediately matched it. Both carriers are now sitting at the same price with full Canada, U.S., and Mexico roaming included. The difference is what you get for that $27: Virgin Plus bundles hotspot at no extra cost. Fido doesn't. For most people shopping this tier right now, that detail decides it.

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:

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Fido's discount is the headline — 50% off its original price is the steepest single-plan cut any flanker brand has made. But Virgin Plus matching that price with hotspot included is the more interesting story. Tethering a laptop, tablet, or second device normally costs extra with most carriers. At $27, Virgin Plus bundles it in without asking.

If you don't tether, Fido and Virgin Plus are functionally identical at this tier — same price, same 1 Gbps 5G speeds, same North American roaming, same international calling to 27 countries. Flip a coin.

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 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 biggest discount story — 50% off is real — and don't rely on hotspot.

Pick Virgin Plus if you tether regularly. Same $27 price, same network quality, hotspot included. It's the better deal for most people.

Pick Koodo if you're on a light-data starter plan — $15/mo for 250MB is the cheapest entry point of the three. Or if you regularly travel outside North America, the free international roaming perk changes the math at the 80GB tier.

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