This page is a practical Canadian comparison guide, not a live mobile-plan offer page. Use it to organize the decision, then confirm current pricing, coverage, plan features, device terms, roaming rules, fees, taxes, and cancellation details directly with the provider.
Current balance
Know whether money remains on the old device.
Trade-in rules
Condition, timing, and value can affect the deal.
Data transfer
Backups, eSIM, authentication apps, and messages need planning.
Review whether the upgrade is necessary
A new phone may be useful, but keeping a supported device longer can reduce monthly cost.
Understand the upgrade offer
Trade-in credits, return options, device balances, taxes, and term length can make the true cost harder to see.
Plan the transfer
Back up photos and files, check eSIM or SIM steps, update authentication apps, and keep the old phone until the new one works.
Comparison table
| Topic | Why it matters | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Old device balance | Possible payout | Ask before upgrading |
| Trade-in/return | Condition and deadline | Read offer rules |
| New device term | Monthly payment and length | Total cost |
| Transfer | Backup, eSIM, apps | Avoid losing access |
Checklist
- Check whether the old phone is still supported.
- Ask for remaining balance on the old device.
- Compare full cost of the new phone.
- Read trade-in or return rules.
- Back up data before switching.
- Transfer eSIM/SIM and authentication apps carefully.
- Test calls, texts, data, banking/authentication, and voicemail.
Mobile plan cost calculator
Add the service, device, add-ons, discounts, roaming estimate, and one-time fees to estimate the real monthly cost before taxes.
Official sources worth checking
Use current official sources for wireless-code, complaint, roaming, cancellation, accessibility, and plan-rights details.
- CRTC — The Wireless Code, simplified
- CRTC — Protected by the Wireless Code
- CCTS — Wireless Code
- CCTS — File a mobile or home phone complaint
Related PlanOffers sections
For more context, see the Mobile Blog, the French Forfaits mobiles section, Switching, Monthly Bills, and Tools.
Related mobile guides
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FAQ
Should I upgrade every time there is a deal?
No. Compare the total cost and whether the current phone still works securely.
What is often forgotten during upgrades?
Authentication apps, eSIM transfer, voicemail, photos, and trade-in deadlines.
Can a trade-in deal be misleading?
It can be if condition rules, credits, taxes, or return requirements are not understood.