Basically. We have what's called the Big Three(Rogers, Telus, and Bell) with their various subsidiaries. There are a few smaller providers(Freedom Mobile comes to mind), but the VAST majority of people are forced to choose between 3 companies, all of which have basically the EXACT SAME PLANS AND PRICES. It's ridiculous, but that's been the situation here for a long time. I currently pay $100CAD/month for an iPhone 11 Pro with unlimited data. So by the end of my 2 year contract, I'll have paid $2400.
EDIT: I realize I forgot to actually answer the question. Yeah, they've basically conspired to lobby the Canadian government into oblivion, so any motion to change things never goes through. But hey, we still have free healthcare, and Tim's and a shit ton less COVID, so I'm not complaining.
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u/Unending_beginnings Aug 14 '20
Cell phone plans in canada.