Canada has some of the worst mobile phone service / costs in the world.

And I hate mobile phones at any price.

SOMEHOW I ended up paying Bell Canada $80 / month.

I’d only gone with Bell because they supposedly had the best coverage on one part of Vancouver Island. (It seemed just as crappy as the rest.). AND for their 30 day holiday add-on plans.

Bell dropped the 30 day plans in 2023, alongside the other major carriers.

WhistleOut recommended Public and Freedom Mobile as the best options for Canadians who want combined Canada + USA coverage. My bill went to $36.70 /month. Pay as I go. Cancel anytime.

No surprise ➙ once I switched I got a phone call from Bell offering me something for $40 / month. No USA coverage.