Prepaid SIM - Canada
May 19, 2016, 8:49 am
#77
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I would suggest looking at roam mobility (roammobility.ca. They are a Canadian company that has been offering U.S. service to Canadian travelling to the U.S. They have recently started offering plans to visitors to Canada. I believe that they even offer SIM card delivery to your hotel.
I have been using them for my travels to U.S. for several years now. Their date/text/data rates have been very competitive and the few times I have had issues, their service desk has been very good at resolving them.
I have been using them for my travels to U.S. for several years now. Their date/text/data rates have been very competitive and the few times I have had issues, their service desk has been very good at resolving them.
May 19, 2016, 9:39 am
#78
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I would suggest looking at roam mobility (roammobility.ca. They are a Canadian company that has been offering U.S. service to Canadian travelling to the U.S. They have recently started offering plans to visitors to Canada. I believe that they even offer SIM card delivery to your hotel.
I have been using them for my travels to U.S. for several years now. Their date/text/data rates have been very competitive and the few times I have had issues, their service desk has been very good at resolving them.
I have been using them for my travels to U.S. for several years now. Their date/text/data rates have been very competitive and the few times I have had issues, their service desk has been very good at resolving them.
Time these guys got a more serious competitor.
May 19, 2016, 10:34 am
#79
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Agreed, however they are still cheaper than my home provider (Telus) and the data usage I am allocated is great as I tend to use much more data when I am on the road vs. home. I am not thrilled about the change to six months but with my travel schedule it will not be an issue.
May 19, 2016, 11:18 am
#80
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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May 21, 2016, 8:30 pm
#82
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 3,746
Use a US Tmobile SIM
Using a prepaid US Tmobile SIM could be an easy way to roam in Canada.
You can get a Simply Prepaid plan for $40, + $5 for the Canada/Mexico add-on. You get unlimited calls and 3 GB of data for 30 days. Yes, they have rules about the percentage of time that must be in the US - but they are unlikely to cut you off in the first month of Canada usage.
You can get a Simply Prepaid plan for $40, + $5 for the Canada/Mexico add-on. You get unlimited calls and 3 GB of data for 30 days. Yes, they have rules about the percentage of time that must be in the US - but they are unlikely to cut you off in the first month of Canada usage.
Jun 14, 2016, 9:54 am
#84
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Is the T-Mobile Simply Prepaid + Canada package currently the best solution?
I have a freedompop SIM card + Google Voice setup for all of my travels abroad. freedompop allows me for free. (I just paid $5 for the SIM Card) 500MB of 3G data in about 25 countries but Canada is one of the few that is not included. Usually combining wifi+500MB of freedompop 3G + Google Voice would work for an emergency and suffice for a whole bunch of travels. This time i cannot use my $0 month freedompop data, so i have to buy a different solution for Canada.
I am a heavy data user and am looking for LTE speed. Can i get something better for $45 a month (Tmo plan)? I will be staying 15 days in Canada followed by 1 month and a half in the US.
Plan is to get the T-mobile Simply Prepaid. Use it in Canada and USA. and then when my first month end (that i will be in the USA by now), survive with the freedompop quota and wifi. If i feel uncomfortable or limited in any way once i'm staying in the USA and once my first plan has gone through, i would repurchase another new T-Mobile plan, maybe the same Simply Prepaid without the Canada add on, or maybe the Tourist T-Mobile plan for $30.
I have a freedompop SIM card + Google Voice setup for all of my travels abroad. freedompop allows me for free. (I just paid $5 for the SIM Card) 500MB of 3G data in about 25 countries but Canada is one of the few that is not included. Usually combining wifi+500MB of freedompop 3G + Google Voice would work for an emergency and suffice for a whole bunch of travels. This time i cannot use my $0 month freedompop data, so i have to buy a different solution for Canada.
I am a heavy data user and am looking for LTE speed. Can i get something better for $45 a month (Tmo plan)? I will be staying 15 days in Canada followed by 1 month and a half in the US.
Plan is to get the T-mobile Simply Prepaid. Use it in Canada and USA. and then when my first month end (that i will be in the USA by now), survive with the freedompop quota and wifi. If i feel uncomfortable or limited in any way once i'm staying in the USA and once my first plan has gone through, i would repurchase another new T-Mobile plan, maybe the same Simply Prepaid without the Canada add on, or maybe the Tourist T-Mobile plan for $30.
Jun 18, 2016, 2:42 pm
#85
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Join Date: May 2001
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Is the T-Mobile Simply Prepaid + Canada package currently the best solution?
I have a freedompop SIM card + Google Voice setup for all of my travels abroad. freedompop allows me for free. (I just paid $5 for the SIM Card) 500MB of 3G data in about 25 countries but Canada is one of the few that is not included. Usually combining wifi+500MB of freedompop 3G + Google Voice would work for an emergency and suffice for a whole bunch of travels. This time i cannot use my $0 month freedompop data, so i have to buy a different solution for Canada.
I am a heavy data user and am looking for LTE speed. Can i get something better for $45 a month (Tmo plan)? I will be staying 15 days in Canada followed by 1 month and a half in the US.
Plan is to get the T-mobile Simply Prepaid. Use it in Canada and USA. and then when my first month end (that i will be in the USA by now), survive with the freedompop quota and wifi. If i feel uncomfortable or limited in any way once i'm staying in the USA and once my first plan has gone through, i would repurchase another new T-Mobile plan, maybe the same Simply Prepaid without the Canada add on, or maybe the Tourist T-Mobile plan for $30.
I have a freedompop SIM card + Google Voice setup for all of my travels abroad. freedompop allows me for free. (I just paid $5 for the SIM Card) 500MB of 3G data in about 25 countries but Canada is one of the few that is not included. Usually combining wifi+500MB of freedompop 3G + Google Voice would work for an emergency and suffice for a whole bunch of travels. This time i cannot use my $0 month freedompop data, so i have to buy a different solution for Canada.
I am a heavy data user and am looking for LTE speed. Can i get something better for $45 a month (Tmo plan)? I will be staying 15 days in Canada followed by 1 month and a half in the US.
Plan is to get the T-mobile Simply Prepaid. Use it in Canada and USA. and then when my first month end (that i will be in the USA by now), survive with the freedompop quota and wifi. If i feel uncomfortable or limited in any way once i'm staying in the USA and once my first plan has gone through, i would repurchase another new T-Mobile plan, maybe the same Simply Prepaid without the Canada add on, or maybe the Tourist T-Mobile plan for $30.
Last edited by username; Jun 19, 2016 at 12:35 am
Jul 29, 2017, 7:36 am
#86
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 27
Reviving an old thread - but I'm heading to Canada (road trip across BC & AB) and was looking at what sim to purchase (UK resident) - any current tips? Virgin Mobile seems to be cheapest for data but makes no mention of contract length! Just need a PAYG or rolling sim, really..
Jul 30, 2017, 6:02 am
#87
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Detroit; Formerly Dubai
Posts: 3,652
Reviving an old thread - but I'm heading to Canada (road trip across BC & AB) and was looking at what sim to purchase (UK resident) - any current tips? Virgin Mobile seems to be cheapest for data but makes no mention of contract length! Just need a PAYG or rolling sim, really..
Avoid Wind/Freedom Mobile. Their coverage is weak outside of urban areas.
I believe someone else mentioned Roam Mobility. This is their competitor:
https://www.similicious.com/pages/ca...avel-sim-cards
I am only passing it on for completeness. I don't particularly love their plan.
Nov 20, 2018, 11:42 pm
#88
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Within that link talks about Public Mobile. Has anyone used them yet? Any feedback? I was thinking of going to a Canadian Tire to get the SIM and a prepaid voucher. Still deciding whether I just want to stick with a data-only plan for my iPad, or get voice/data for my iPhone.
Jan 15, 2023, 5:44 pm
#89
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If one can live with very limited coverage areas, there can be some good deals. Recently got a (actually, 2 for the price) 1-yr prepaid on Freedom (formerly Wind,currently Shaw but being hawked off to Quebecor/Videotron) for C$99 and includes 50 GB of data. Deal dead but may come back to life. There are others around.