Hard credit inquiry

@Maggie4000 In Canada, selected businesses have limited access to credit files to ensure business continuity. It does not require expressed consent to be given. 

https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/credit-reports-score/credit-report-score-basics.html

All mobile phone providers for post paid services require access to credit history. For prepaid services this is not the case.  I hope this helps.