Key takeaways
- Postpaid plans on Rogers’ own 5G+ network, with stores across Canada
- Newcomer page, as of November 2026: $70, $85 and $95 a month after the Auto-Pay discount
- Popular and Ultimate plans include unlimited calling to 27 countries
- Lower prices if you also have Rogers Internet or TV: from $60 a month for 100 GB
- Some Rogers one-time charges are under CRTC review
What does Rogers offer newcomers?
Rogers is one of the three large national carriers in Canada, with Bell and Telus. It sells postpaid plans: you get a bill each month after you use the service. Rogers also owns two lower-cost brands, Fido (postpaid) and chatr (prepaid). Our guide to flanker brands compares them.
These features do not depend on a promotion:
- Own national network with 5G+ in many areas. Check the coverage map for your home, work and school.
- Stores across Canada. Rogers lists stores that offer help in Chinese or South Asian languages.
- Phone financing. Rogers says you can finance a phone from $0 down and 0% interest, on approved credit.
- A newcomer page with its own plan prices, separate from the main plans page.
- Unlimited Canada-wide talk and text and unlimited international texts on its 5G+ plans.
Rogers is a postpaid carrier, so expect a credit check. If you have no Canadian credit history yet, read getting a phone plan with no credit history first.
What do the Rogers newcomer plans include?
On November 5, 2026, the Rogers newcomer page listed three plans. Prices are per month, before tax, after the Auto-Pay discount.
| Plan | Price before incentives | After Auto-Pay | Data | Travel and calling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G+ Essentials | $85 | $70 | 100 GB at high speed, then reduced speed | Data, talk and text in the US for 24 months |
| 5G+ Popular | $100 | $85 | Unlimited high-speed data | US, Mexico and Caribbean for 24 months; unlimited calling to 27 countries |
| 5G+ Ultimate | $115 | $95 | Unlimited high-speed data, Priority Network Access | Data, talk and text in 64 destinations; unlimited calling to 27 countries |
Auto-Pay means the bill is paid automatically from your bank account or credit card. The newcomer page shows these prices with the Auto-Pay discount. If you stop Auto-Pay, expect to pay more.
The page marks Ultimate with a “5-Year Price Guarantee”. It does not explain the terms on the page. Ask Rogers what the guarantee covers before you rely on it.
How do newcomer prices compare with regular Rogers prices?
Rogers’ main plans page shows the same plans with a discount for customers who also have Rogers Internet or TV. On November 5, 2026, with Internet or TV and Auto-Pay, it listed:
- 5G+ Lite, 60 GB: $55 a month
- 5G+ Essentials, 100 GB: $60 a month
- 5G+ Popular: $75 a month
- 5G+ Ultimate: $85 a month
So if you plan to get home internet from Rogers anyway, the bundle price can be lower than the newcomer price. Rogers says you can save up to $15 a month this way. Compare the total with other internet providers before you bundle.
Without Internet or TV (the “Mobile Only” view), the same page listed, after Auto-Pay: Lite $70, Essentials $75, Popular $90 and Ultimate $100. So for one line without Rogers home services, the newcomer page was $5 a month lower on Essentials, Popular and Ultimate.
Worked example: 24 months on Essentials
A newcomer in Ontario takes 5G+ Essentials at $70 a month for 24 months. Before tax that is $70 × 24 = $1,680. Ontario’s 13% HST brings it to about $1,898.40. The US roaming on this plan also lasts 24 months, so check what changes after that.
What one-time fees and conditions apply at Rogers?
Since June 12, 2026, carriers may not charge a fee to activate a plan or change it. Read the CRTC activation fee ban for what is still allowed.
Some charges are still being reviewed. In June 2026 the CRTC asked Rogers to explain a $40 device setup charge, a $25 shipping charge on online device orders, and a SIM fee. As of November 5, 2026, we found no final CRTC decision. Ask for every one-time charge in writing before you sign.
- Financed phone: if you leave early, you still owe the rest of the phone balance. That is not a cancellation fee.
- Locked phones: under a temporary CRTC rule, a carrier may lock a new phone for up to two business days. You can ask for a free unlock at any time. See phone unlocking in Canada.
- Tax: all prices are before GST, HST or provincial sales tax.
Is Rogers good for calling family abroad and for travel?
Popular and Ultimate include unlimited calling to 27 countries from Canada. The newcomer page does not list the 27 countries. Ask Rogers for the list and check that your country is on it.
The page also says Rogers has plans with unlimited international texting and 1,000 international minutes, but it does not say which plans. Ask before you choose.
For travel, Essentials includes the US for 24 months, Popular adds Mexico and the Caribbean, and Ultimate covers 64 destinations. If you mostly call home with WhatsApp or similar apps on Wi-Fi, you may not need these extras. Calling apps are often the cheapest way to reach family.
Can my family join my Rogers plan?
Yes. Rogers prices extra lines lower than the first line. On November 5, 2026, its main plans page listed these prices for added lines, with your own phone and Auto-Pay:
| Line | Essentials | Popular | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd line | $60 | $75 | $85 |
| 3rd line | $50 | $65 | $75 |
| 4th line or more | $40 | $55 | $65 |
The newcomer page shows the same idea: a 4th line on Essentials from $40 a month. See family phone plans for newcomer households for totals across carriers.
Who is Rogers a good fit for?
Rogers can suit you if:
- You want a store and in-person help, possibly in Chinese or a South Asian language.
- You travel to the US often and want roaming included for two years.
- You want to finance a new phone and can pass a credit check.
- You will get Rogers home internet too, so the bundle price applies.
Rogers may not suit you if you want the lowest monthly price or have no credit history yet. Prepaid plans cost less: compare them in cheapest phone plans.
What do you need to sign up with Rogers?
The Rogers newcomer page does not list the ID it accepts. Most postpaid carriers ask for a passport plus an immigration document, such as a permanent resident card, confirmation of permanent residence (COPR), or a study or work permit. See ID for a phone plan and call or visit a store to confirm.
Rogers also promotes a Rogers Red Mastercard for newcomers. It says the credit limit is based on your home country credit history. A credit card is a separate product with its own terms. Read the card’s terms before you apply.
Current Rogers newcomer offer
Offer as of November 5, 2026. Newcomer page prices after Auto-Pay: Essentials $70, Popular $85, Ultimate $95. US roaming on Essentials, and US, Mexico and Caribbean roaming on Popular, last 24 months. Popular and Ultimate include $0 Uber One for the first 12 months. A 4th line on Essentials is from $40. Rogers’ page shows no end date for these prices. Providers change offers often; confirm on the provider’s site.
How we handle offers. Prices and offers on this page come from the carrier’s own website and were checked on November 5, 2026. They are before tax. Carriers change offers often, so confirm the details on the carrier’s site before you sign up. No carrier pays to be included or reviewed here. If a link on this page ever earns us a commission, we will label it next to the link.
Common questions
Does Rogers have a plan for newcomers?
Which Rogers plans include calling to other countries?
Is Rogers cheaper with home internet?
Does Rogers charge an activation fee?
Can I get a Rogers plan with no credit history?
Sources
- Rogers: plans for newcomers
- Rogers: 5G+ mobile plans
- CRTC: Telecom Regulatory Policy 2026-43, ban on fees that are a barrier to switching
- CRTC: Telecom Notice of Consultation 2026-155 (show cause on Bell, Rogers and Telus fees)
- CRTC: Telecom Notice of Consultation 2026-210 (device locking, temporary stay)
- Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS)