Public Mobile Phone Plans
From $25/mo · Telus network
Public Mobile Phone Plans
Cheapest plans on the Telus network — from $22/mo
A Telus company — Telus network
Plans from
$25/mo
Network
Telus
Tier
Budget / Prepaid
Plans listed
3
5G available
Yes
Public Mobile Plans
25 GB 4G
$25/mo
- 25 GB 4G LTE data
- Unlimited Canada-wide talk + text
- Telus network
- No credit check
40 GB 5G
$35/mo
- 40 GB 5G data
- Unlimited Canada-wide talk + text
- Telus 5G network
- No credit check
100 GB 5G + US/MEX
$40/mo
- 100 GB 5G data
- Canada-US-Mexico talk + text + data
- Telus 5G network
- No credit check
Our Public Mobile Review
Public Mobile is Telus's budget prepaid brand and regularly offers some of the cheapest phone plans in Canada on the Telus 5G network. Entry plans start at $22/mo, the $40/mo tier includes Canada-US-Mexico roaming, and the rewards program (points for on-time payments, referrals, and account age) steadily reduces your effective monthly cost over time. The catch is the support model: Public Mobile is 100% online self-serve — no phone line, no retail stores, no live chat with a human. Account issues get resolved through community forums and email tickets, which can be slow. For Canadians comfortable managing everything through an app, Public Mobile is the most cost-effective way to access Telus's national network.
Public Mobile Plans Explained: How the Pricing Actually Works
Public Mobile's listed plan prices are the starting point, not the final cost. The rewards program — points earned for on-time monthly payments, referrals, autopay, and account longevity — steadily reduces your effective monthly bill over time. A customer who pays on time each month, refers two friends, and has been on Public Mobile for two years might be paying $8–15/mo less than the listed plan price. This makes Public Mobile's long-term cost lower than any comparable carrier on the Telus network. Plans are prepaid — you pay upfront each 30-day cycle with no contract — and Public Mobile frequently introduces new plans with competitive pricing that existing customers can switch to without penalty.
Public Mobile's Online-Only Model: The Real Trade-off
Public Mobile has no phone support line, no retail stores, and no live chat with a human agent. Account management, plan changes, billing questions, and technical issues all go through the Public Mobile community forum and an email-based support ticket system. For straightforward use — paying your bill, checking data usage, changing your plan — the app handles everything quickly. For edge cases like a stuck number port, a billing dispute, or a SIM issue at activation, resolution can take 24–72 hours through tickets rather than minutes on a phone call. This support model is the single biggest reason to choose Koodo over Public Mobile, and worth honestly assessing before switching.
Who Should Choose Public Mobile?
Public Mobile is the right choice for: (1) Budget-conscious Canadians who want Telus 5G network quality at the lowest available price and are comfortable with online-only account management. (2) Long-term planners who will benefit from the rewards program compounding over months and years — the longer you stay, the cheaper your effective rate. (3) People without a Canadian credit history, including newcomers to Canada — no credit check required, prepaid structure means no debt risk. Public Mobile is the wrong choice if you value having a phone number to call when something goes wrong, or if you regularly need to contact your carrier for plan or billing changes.
Pros
- ✓Telus 5G network at the lowest prices
- ✓No contracts, no credit check
- ✓Points rewards for on-time payments
- ✓Canada-US-Mexico on $40 plan
- ✓Plans updated frequently — often industry-leading value
Cons
- ✗Online self-serve only — no phone or in-store support
- ✗Slower data prioritization than Telus/Koodo
- ✗No contract means no locked-in price (plans change)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Public Mobile on the Telus network?
Is Public Mobile the cheapest phone plan in Canada?
Does Public Mobile have 5G?
What is Public Mobile's rewards program?
Public Mobile vs Koodo — which should I choose?
About the Telus network
Public Mobile operates on the Telus network (same towers as Telus). Telus consistently earns top marks for network quality, especially in BC, Alberta, and Ontario.