Fido offers Personal Communications Services (PCS) and wireless data services in major centres across Canada. We have been a subsidiary of Rogers Wireless Inc. since November 2004 and today have more than 1.3 million subscribers. And we’re growing day by day!

Our history

Fido was originally launched by Microcell Solutions Inc. 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. Today,
we continue to move ahead with new voice and data technologies as well as the latest in wireless Internet services to keep you connected to what matters most in your life.

Our network

Fido operates on the Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) network – the world's most widely deployed digital wireless platform.

Fido also offers its customers access to the Rogers™ Wireless GSM/GPRS network coast to coast, Canada's largest wireless integrated voice and data network with over 300 roaming partners in 180 countries. Fido also uses smart card technology and advanced digital encryption to give you the most secure wireless connection available.