So any talk, text or data you use in an Extended Coverage area is included as part of your current plan and will be billed in the same way as usage on the Fido network.Your device will always connect to the Fido network if it’s available. On most devices, you’ll see "Fido-EXT" appear when using Extended Coverage. You just need to be a postpaid wireless customer with a compatible device. We recommend upgrading your browser.You'll still be able to use our site, but it might not work or look the way it's supposed to. Fido Network: This is the core service area, close to and surrounding large cities and where large populations reside. With Extended Coverage, you can now go further with your Fido service. It is available to the majority of Fido postpaid wireless customers (excluding Fido Home Phone, prepaid and zone-based plans (e.g., Fido Zone and CityFido) in areas they sometimes travel to.
Extended Coverage it’s intended for occasional use; the majority of your monthly usage (talk, text and data) must occur on the Rogers network. On most devices, you’ll see "Fido-EXT" appear when using Extended Coverage. Is LTE available in Extended Coverage areas?
If you’re on a call when you enter an Extended Coverage area, the call will drop. We recommend upgrading your browser.If you're unable to download the latest version of Internet Explorer, please ensure you have compatibility view turned off.We’ve got great news worth sharing near and far! Extended Coverage is meant to provide additional coverage, outside of the Fido network.
The internal document comes from Rogers and reveals that Canada’s biggest carrier will be introducing “Extended Coverage” by the end of this month, or by the end of February at the latest. Video streaming may be limited to standard definition. Extended Coverage is intended to be used occasionally and the majority of your monthly usage (talk, text and data) must occur on the Fido network. Call or text over Wi-Fi to stay connected in even more places Go even further in Canada with Fido’s Extended Coverage Stay connected abroad with Fido Roam TM starting at $8/day. You'll still be able to use our site, but it might not work or look the way it's supposed to. If the majority of your monthly usage occurs within Extended Coverage areas, we may restrict or limit your access to Extended Coverage on an ongoing basis.Yes, Extended Coverage provides LTE speeds in select areas.Enter your postal code to check availability in your area.
A few enhanced features may not be available, including:Please note that Fido and our roaming partners may, without notice, change geographical coverage areas.
Once at least 50% of your recent usage is done within the Extended Coverage network we block your access to the Extended network. As you’ll see in the map below, Fido’s coverage area is divided by the Fido Network and Extended Coverage.