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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 4:29 pm
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Originally Posted by bigcahonna
IIs calling / texting Canadian cell numbers considered international?
Yes - Through an accident of history, Canada, the USA & much of the Caribbean share the same country code, but its still international.

Originally Posted by bigcahonna
Also, if I use my American phone in Canada, are there roaming charges?
Yes, as you will be roaming onto a Canadian cell provider's network (likely Rogers).

If your phone is unlocked, and you must use it, there is some more background on options here -

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/canad...e-options.html

Summary seems to be that this is the easiest option:

http://www.similicious.com/
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