This article is for carriers available in Canada. For US carriers, please check this article instead.
In order to assist you with adding a cellular service to your brand new Pinwheel phone, we've done a bit of research about some of the carrier brands that may be able to hook you up with service. If you’re looking to add your Pinwheel phone to your current provider, or maybe sign up with a new one, please check the article below!
Rogers Communications
While the Slim 5 works without any issues, the Plus 3 only got 1 band available out of 4 for 5G, so you might encounter some signal issues depending on your location. However, the Plus 3 shouldn't have any issues running on 4G.
We've also tested our Pixel 8 and the Genesis models and both are compatible, based on their band compatibility.
You may review Roger's coverage map and 5G availability here.
Bell Mobility
According to their IMEI checker, the Plus 3, Slim 5, Genesis 1, Genesis 2, and Pixel 8 should be supported by Bell, but please make sure to check if Bell is available in your area via their coverage map here.
Telus
Telus supports the Slim 5/6, as well as the Plus 3 and the Pixel 8.
As always, make sure to confirm if Telus is available in your area via their coverage map here.
Freedom Mobile
The Genesis, Slim 5, Plus 3, and Pixel 8 are compatible, according to their checker. As always, make sure to consult their coverage map for availability in your area.
East Link
Not compatible with Pinwheel phones since they only support phones purchased in Canada.
Koodo Mobile
Koodo is under Telus, therefore it uses the same infrastructure and have the same limitations with their service only being available to 5G devices like the Plus 3 and Pixel 8.
Don't forget to check Koodo's coverage map, which can be found here.
Fido
Fido is under Rogers Communications. They have confirmed that the Genesis, Slim 5, Plus 3, and Pixel 8 should work with their service as long as they are unlocked (all Pinwheel phones are unlocked!)
You can find Fido's coverage map here.
Lucky Mobile
According to their IMEI checker, the Genesis, Slim 5, Plus 3, and Pixel 8 should work with their service.
You can find Lucky Mobile's coverage map here.
Public Mobile
We had customers test Public Mobile's service with their Genesis and Plus 3 phones and we can confirm it is working. We can also confirm that some of our Pixel 8 and Slim 5 users have been using their services without any reported issue.
You can find Public Mobile's coverage map here.
Cityfone
Just like Fido, they have confirmed that the phones will work as long as the Genesis, Slim 5, Plus 3, and Pixel 8 are unlocked (they are!)
Please check Cityfone's availability in your area through their coverage map here.
Virgin Plus
Virgin Plus uses Bell's infrastructure, and we can confirm that our users have been using the Plus 4, Slim 5, and Genesis. It is also safe to assume that the Pixel 8 will work, since it works with Bell.
Like always, please check Virgin Plus's availability in your area through their coverage map here.
UNTESTED
These are the carriers we haven't tested nor have we heard from since reaching out. If you are willing to try out these providers, please contact Pinwheel's Customer Care and we'll be more than happy to coordinate with you!
- Chatr Mobile — https://www.chatrwireless.com/
- Public Mobile — https://www.publicmobile.ca/
If your preferred carrier isn’t listed above, you may contact Pinwheel Customer Care for further assistance. You can also call us at (888) 903-7977. We are available everyday, from 7AM to 9PM Central time.