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Why is mobile data in Canada so expensive? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 11 months ago by CanadianCabbage@lemmy.ca to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.ca
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I read once that we pay the highest rates for mobile data (or at least I think I did) in the world but I don't recall reading why. Maybe it had something to do with near-monopolies or infrastructure?

Are there any changes coming that may change this?

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[-] mysoulishome@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

How much do you pay? In US I pay $220 a month for 4 people but that includes financing phones. Unlimited 5g data etc.

This is with Verizon, a major carrier…I’ve never tried a cheaper company

[-] DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca 5 points 11 months ago

In Canada, you can expect to pay $75-$125 per person for a plan with "unlimited data".

These plans will have a cap for how much of that data is 5g speeds, afterwards they throttle your speeds harshly.

I do not use one of the major carriers and I primarily use wifi at home and work, so my phone is about $100 a year.

[-] mysoulishome@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Wow that sucks for those rates but I would prefer to pay more for cell phones and have free health care haha.

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