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Fido Solutions is a wireless service provider which supports GSM technology and operates on the Rogers network. Fido has over 3 million subscribers and is the 4th largest operator in Canada.

Currently the Fido network consists of three network technologies GSM, 4G HSPA+ and now LTE.  Fido supports all network generation types, meaning that when LTE is not available, Fido will provide the next best network.

Users have the option to purchase a device from Fido or bring in their own phone. Devices must be paid off and unlocked. All GSM phones are compatible with Fido--if your phone has a SIM slot, it will work on Fido.

Customers who want to purchase devices from Fido can pay for them upfront or spread payments over 24 months (subject to credit approval). Fido offers devices from all of these leading manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung.

Fido offers postpaid, contract, no contract and prepaid plans. As of this writing, Fido has a total of 35 plans with different talk, text and data varieties. All plans that include talk minutes Canada-Wide. Also, most plans include unlimited evenings and weekend calls between 5pm-7am.

Fido offers international calling while traveling in Canada, the US and/or traveling abroad. These options are also available for prepaid customers as well, allowing prepaid customers the chance to stay connected with friends, family, and work at all times, wherever they are. 

uses GSM, UMTS, HSPA and HSPA+ at 850 MHz and 1900 MHz. To access the LTE network, your phone must be compatible with:

• 700 MHz on Band 17
• 1700/2100 MHz on Band 4
• 2600 MHz on Band 7

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Getting Started: Fido Cell Phone Plans

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Fast Facts: Fido

Fido was originally launched in 1996 and went on to revolutionize the wireless industry in Canada with a unique approach to pricing, a money-back satisfaction guarantee and more.

• Network: The Fido network consists of three network technologies GSM, 4G HSPA+ and now LTE – the new global gold standard of wireless technology. Fido wireless compatible devices fall back onto each network, assuring you have a network to fall back onto.
• Coverage: The Fido network covers 33 million Canadians from coast to coast. 
  Note that all LTE devices work on the 4G HSPA+ and EDGE networks.
• Where to Buy: New customers either purchase a new Fido device or monthly service plan by heading over to the Fido website or, customers will have the option to purchase in-store.
• Buying a New Phone from Fido: Buying a new phone from Fido is super easy. All you need to have handy is your name, date of birth, a valid credit card and a valid Canadian ID. Head over to the Fido website or your nearest local retailer today.
• Tethering: Customers who add-on this feature, tethering/personal hotspots are supported, as long as customers have a data add-on. 

Fact: Fido offers its customers access to the FidoTM wireless network coast-to-coast and with over 300 roaming partners in over 200 countries.

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