Lil Tracker GPS smartwatches are designed to work across Canada with all major national carriers and most regional providers. However, network rules and SIM card provisioning can sometimes create unexpected issues. This guide explains which networks work best — and why we highly recommend starting with a Lil Tracker SIM card for the smoothest setup.
✅ National Carriers
Lil Tracker 4G devices are compatible with:
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Rogers Wireless
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Bell Mobility
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Telus Mobility*
Both Rogers and Bell standalone smartwatch/data plans work very well with Lil Tracker devices. SaskTel also works reliably when customers select a standalone plan.
* Important: While Telus technically supports the same LTE bands as Lil Tracker, some Telus SIM cards are not provisioned for non-Telus devices. In those cases, customers are sometimes told by reps that the device is “not compatible.” What’s actually happening is that Telus checks the IMEI, sees it’s not in their approved list, and blocks provisioning. In rare cases, Tier-2 support can reprovision a SIM to work, but this is very difficult to achieve. We’ve created a separate guide for Telus customers here.
🌐 Regional & MVNO Carriers
Some regional carriers and MVNOs also provide service, including:
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Videotron / Freedom Mobile (Quebec & Ontario)
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MVNOs like Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile, Chatr, Lucky, Fizz
⚠️ We do not recommend MVNOs for Lil Tracker devices. These often require manual APN setup, which is frustrating on a small watch screen, and support can be inconsistent. Customers frequently encounter activation issues when attempting MVNO SIMs.
📱 Why Customers Sometimes Hear “Only Apple Watches Are Compatible”
Carrier representatives — from any company — are often trained around iPhone and Apple Watch plans. Because Apple Watches use companion plans linked to a phone number, many reps assume that only Apple smartwatches are supported.
This is not the case. Lil Tracker devices require a standalone SIM plan — the same type used in tablets or hotspots. Unfortunately, because not all reps are familiar with standalone plans, customers are sometimes given the wrong information or sold the wrong plan type.
💡 Why We Recommend Lil Tracker SIMs
While Lil Tracker watches are unlocked, our experience shows customers are happiest when they start with a Lil Tracker SIM card. Here’s why:
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Guaranteed compatibility — no provisioning surprises
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APN pre-configured — no need to enter settings manually
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Quick setup — just insert the SIM and go
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Reliable troubleshooting — we can view SIM activity on our backend
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Inexpensive plans — starting from just a few dollars per month
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Flexible options — custom plans available to meet individual needs
By starting with a Lil Tracker SIM, you avoid common pitfalls (wrong plan type, misinformation from carrier reps, MVNO frustrations) and ensure your watch is working at its best from day one.
🔑 Key Takeaways
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Rogers, Bell, SaskTel standalone plans work very well with Lil Tracker devices.
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Telus SIMs may present provisioning issues — see our Telus guide for details.
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Carrier reps sometimes say “only Apple Watches are compatible” because they’re thinking of companion plans, not standalone plans.
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MVNOs are not recommended due to manual APN setup and inconsistent support.
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Lil Tracker SIMs are the easiest, most reliable, and most cost-effective way to get started.