Public Mobile review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Public Mobile suits anyone wanting prepaid, rolling Canadian service on the TELUS network without a contract. Plans start at CAD 22, run on TELUS and cover CA, with esim and 5G support included.

Key facts

Best for
Low monthly Canadian mobile data on a prepaid rolling basis.
Seller type
Mvno (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Host network
TELUS (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
CA$22 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Canada-wide 1GB: $22 per month, 1GB, 30-day; Canada-wide 35GB: $30 per month, 35GB, 30-day; Canada-wide 50GB: $35 per month, 50GB, 30-day (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Network coverage
99% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Chat, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid, Rolling
Official website
publicmobile.ca

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Prices start low at CAD 22 for entry level, with data tiers at several monthly rates
  • Coverage of 99% on the TELUS host network in Canada
  • 5G and esim both included, so new handsets can start without a physical card
  • Billing is prepaid and rolling, so there is no contract term to serve out

Cons

  • Data caps sit on the lower side, so heavier streaming quickly moves you up a tier
  • Support runs on chat, help centre and community only, with no phone line listed
  • A single market means the plan is not usable outside CA
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Who it suits

  • Households in CA on a prepaid, month to month footing
  • People bringing an esim only handset who want 5G straight away
  • Light data users who would rather stay on the entry tier

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone needing service beyond CA, since it is a single market plan
  • Buyers who want phone support, as help runs on chat, help centre and community
  • Heavy data users who need more than the largest listed tier

What it does well

Public Mobile is a prepaid, rolling service sold on the TELUS network, so there is no fixed contract term to serve before you can leave. Coverage is listed at 99% in Canada, which is where the plans apply. Both 5G and esim are supported, so an esim only handset works without waiting for a card, and newer devices get the faster network where it is available. Sim only is offered, letting you bring your own handset and pay only for the line. Reference plan prices run at several monthly data tiers, from a small Canada-wide allowance up to a larger one, and billing stays prepaid and rolling throughout.

How Public Mobile compares

Where Public Mobile is available

Available
Canada

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does Public Mobile cost to get started?+

Entry pricing begins at CAD 22. Reference plan prices run at several monthly data tiers, each covering data Canada-wide. Because billing is prepaid and rolling, you pay month to month and can stop without serving a contract term.

What network does Public Mobile run on?+

Public Mobile is an mvno selling on the TELUS network, with coverage listed at 99%. That reach applies in Canada, so the service is built for that market rather than a wider footprint.

Does Public Mobile support esim and 5G?+

Yes to both. Esim is supported, which suits people who travel with an esim only handset or swap devices often. 5G is supported as well, so compatible newer phones get the faster network where coverage allows.

Which regions can I use Public Mobile in?+

The plans are listed for CA only. Coverage of 99% applies inside that market, so anyone regularly using the line outside it would need a separate arrangement for roaming.

How do I get help from Public Mobile?+

Support runs on chat, help centre and community. That means chat, a help centre and community resources rather than a phone line, so it suits people who are comfortable resolving questions in writing or in the community forum.

Is there a contract to serve with Public Mobile?+

No contract term. Billing is prepaid and rolling, so you can stop or change plans without waiting out an annual commitment. Sim only is offered as well, so you can keep your own handset and avoid tying the line to a device.

Sources

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price, Contract length.

Public Mobile

Public Mobile

Low monthly Canadian mobile data on a prepaid rolling basis.

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