Canada – known for its scenery, love for ice hockey & moose that do not mind messing up your car.
Being the second-largest country behind Russia, Canada has a lot to offer.
Moraine Lake in Banff National Park (Alberta) is just stunning – especially if you canoe through it.
If you plan on visiting Vancouver (British Columbia), you better have a slow walk through Stanley Park.
Of course, you have to go to the CN Town if you go to Toronto (Ontario).
And the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City is a must-see.
And this is just a short list of recommendations – there are whole sites out there that have even more suggestions – Canada is just that cool (literally).
But the country is not one of your budget-friendly travel destinations, like countries in Southeast Asia, for example.
In fact, it can be an expensive country – especially domestic flights.
What else, mobile data rates for prepaid customers are close to criminal in Canada – they are one of the highest in the world.
You think mobile data was expensive in the United States? The US is cheap compared to Canada.
Moreover, international roaming will often be more expensive than using a Canadian SIM card – but luckily the local SIM cards are not too expensive.
So, how much do SIM cards cost in Canada?
You can get a Canadian SIM card for 10 CAD (7.70 USD) from Rogers, Telus, Bell, Freedom Mobile, Chatr Mobile, Fido, PC Mobile, Public Mobile, Petro-Canada Mobility & Virgin Plus (formerly Mobile), or 20 CAD (15.40 USD) from Koodo and Lucky Mobile. SIM cards are also sold at airports, including Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).
See, those prices are not too bad, right?
But what if I told you that you have to spend at least 29 CAD (22.30 USD/21.30 EUR/18.30 GBP) for 1.5 GB of data?
And in some cases, your speeds will be throttled to 3 Mbps too – because the mobile operator feels like doing so.
No wonder Canadians hate their telecom market 🥲.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Canada. Let's get started.
Original publication: 18th of October 2019. Last updated: 07th of August 2022.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Canada?
Everyone living in or visiting Canada can buy a Canadian SIM card from the mobile network operators (Rogers, Telus, Bell & Freedom Mobile) or the MVNOs (Chatr Mobile, Fido, Koodo Mobile, Lucky Mobile, PC Mobile, Petro-Canada Mobility, Public Mobile, SpeakOut 7-Eleven & Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile)) without restrictions.
Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Canada).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Canada?
You can get a Canadian SIM card in Rogers, Telus, Bell, Freedom Mobile, Chatr Mobile, Fido, Koodo Mobile, Lucky Mobile (stands), PC Mobile/The Mobile Shop, Petro-Canada (gas stations), Public Mobile, 7-Eleven & Virgin Plus stores. They are also sold at airports, including Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You can buy a Canadian SIM card in the following airports:
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can expect to pay the following for Canadian SIM cards:
- Rogers (Wireless): 10 CAD
- Telus (Mobility): 10 CAD
- Bell (Mobility) Canada: 10 CAD
- Freedom Mobile Canada: 10 CAD
- Chatr Mobile: 10 CAD
- Fido (Solutions) Canada: 10 CAD
- Koodo Mobile: 20 CAD
- Lucky Mobile Canada: 20 CAD
- Public Mobile Canada: 10 CAD
- PC Mobile Canada: 10 CAD
- Petro-Canada Mobility: 10 CAD
- SpeakOut (Wireless) 7-Eleven: 10 CAD
- Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada): 10 CAD
Do note that (third-party) retailers are allowed to charge (a bit) more for SIM cards than the prices mentioned above.
For up-to-date CAD:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Can You Use Your Phone in Canada?
Canada uses GSM technology for mobile communications primarily. CDMA phones will not work in Canada (anymore). However, almost all phones use GSM anyway.
You also need to be aware of the ITU regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.
Although there are three ITU regions, you only need to know these two terms: American frequencies and European frequencies.
Canada uses American frequencies, which are used in the Americas (North-, Central & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2).
Phones sold in the Americas typically have no issues when using their phone in other ITU Region 2 countries.
In Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), they typically use European frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European frequencies without issues.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Canada.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU regions 1 & 3) and have a low/medium-end device without Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Canada or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Canada (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Canada
Canada has four nationwide mobile network operators and nine Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNOs) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Rogers (Wireless)
- Telus (Mobility)
- Bell (Mobility) Canada
- Freedom Mobile Canada
- Chatr Mobile (Rogers Sub-Brand)
- Fido (Solutions) Canada (Rogers Sub-Brand)
- Koodo Mobile (Telus Sub-Brand)
- Lucky Mobile Canada (Bell Canada MVNO)
- Public Mobile Canada (Telus Sub-Brand)
- PC Mobile Canada (Bell Canada MVNO)
- Petro-Canada Mobility (Rogers MVNO)
- SpeakOut (Wireless) 7-Eleven (Rogers MVNO)
- Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada – Bell Canada Sub-Brand)
The following frequencies are used in Canada:
- 2G: 850 MHz (Rogers only)
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1700 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 600 MHz (Band 71), 700 MHz (Band 12, Band 13, Band 17 & Band 29), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
- 5G NR: 600 MHz (n71), 1700 MHz (n66), 2500 MHz (n41), 2600 MHz (n38) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Canada, check out this page by Will My Phone Work.
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
A Note about 4G HSPA+ (between Ops & 5G)
Before 4G/LTE was rolled out in Canada, some mobile operators thought it was a great idea to market HSPA+, which is 3.75G, as 4G HSPA+ to confuse (read: trick) customers that they were getting 4G/LTE experiences.
Be aware that 4G HSPA+ is not 4G/LTE – it is fast 3G instead.
To this day, mobile operators mention or highlight their 4G HSPA+ coverage.
This is surprising, as the Big Three cover more than 90% of the Canadian population with their true 4G/LTE networks.
While the nationwide mobile operators are not as guilty of this 4G HSPA+ coverage as much anymore, the flanker brands, MVNOs & resellers are.
So if someone tries to sell you a reasonably priced, for Canadian standards that is, 4G HSPA+ plan, you will be restricted to 3G (which is often throttled to 3 Mbps as well).
I will not be surprised that when 5G NR is more available that the mobile operators will market 4G/LTE+ as 5G LTE+ 🥴.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Canada
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Canada. All nationwide mobile operators offer both services. However, prepaid customers cannot use VoLTE or VoWiFi.
This means that your phone will downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Canada (unlike mobile operators that do support VoLTE).
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Canada
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Canada since early 2020. It is available on the Rogers, Telus, Bell & Freedom Mobile networks. However, prepaid customers (including MVNO users) cannot use 5G NR at all in Canada.
Best SIM Card in Canada
Best eSIM in Canada
Telus, Bell, Koodo & Virgin Plus offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
While Rogers, Freedom Mobile, Fido & Public Mobile have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
You should know that the cost of mobile data is prohibitively expensive in Canada.
I will discuss this much more in-depth in the Canada Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insight section.
But most Caribbean countries, which are island nations for that matter, have (much) lower mobile data rates than Canada.
Even worse, many mobile operators throttle prepaid speeds – especially the flanker brands and MVNOs.
And when I say throttled speeds, I am talking about max. 3 Mbps – even embargoed Cuba offers faster speeds – and it did not even have 4G/LTE until 2019
Surprisingly, those roaming on Canadian networks, except for many American and Mexican SIM cards, do not experience this (aggressive) throttling (most of the time).
And this applies to travel eSIM providers like Airalo, Holafly & Nomad.
Let me give you an example: you have to spend at least 29 CAD (22.30 USD/21.30 EUR/18.30 GBP) for 1.5 GB of data – and that is excluding the 10 CAD SIM card cost.
While this is outrageous on its own, you can get 5 GB for 25 USD with the Tuque Mobile eSIM (Airalo), 10 GB for 34 USD from the Canada Holafly eSIM & 5 GB for 24 USD from the Canada Nomad eSIM.
You have to spend 45 CAD (34.70 USD/33 EUR/28.40 GBP) to get 4.5 GB of data from Roger, Telus & Bell – and you may also have to deal with 3G speeds.
Therefore, if your phone supports eSIM, I recommend going with one of the travel eSIMs mentioned below.
You will be saving a lot of money when doing so.
If your phone does not support eSIM, head to the Best International/Travel SIM Card for Canada section to learn about SIM cards costing starting from 45 CAD with more data than Roger, Telus & Bell, but the SIM cards can also be used in Mexico and the United States.
Anyway, to my (much more) affordable eSIM recommendations:
However, you can get travel eSIMs from Airalo, Holafly & Nomad.
Airalo has the Tuque Mobile eSIMs:
You have these four options:
- Canada/Tuque Mobile 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Canada/Tuque Mobile 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Canada/Tuque Mobile 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Canada/Tuque Mobile 10 GB eSIM for 30 days
For Airalo eSIMs, the links above and below will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
You can also get Canada eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps), such as getting 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Canada eSIMs from Holafly:
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
With these eSIMs, you can skip the queues and avoid physical SIM cards in Canada and use them immediately upon arriving in Canada!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Canada and eSIMs worldwide).
Best International/Travel SIM Card for Canada
In the previous eSIM section, I have already laid out how criminal expensive mobile data rates are in Canada and how travel eSIMs are much cheaper than the local Canadian mobile operators.
If you skipped that section because it mentioned “eSIM” that you cannot use, just read the first paragraphs to understand how expensive mobile data is in Canada.
However, many phones out there do not support eSIMs yet.
Worry not – I have got you covered with travel/international SIM cards that are somehow cheaper, faster & better than what the Canadian mobile operators offer you.
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Canada, I recommend going with SimCorner's Canada, Mexico & United States SIM cards.
You have these four options:
- T-Mobile Canada, Mexico & United States Travel SIM card with 5 GB for 30 days (unlimited calls and SMS for within these countries is a paid add-on)
- AT&T Canada, Mexico & United States Travel SIM card with 15 GB for 30 days (includes calls and SMS for within these countries and unlimited international SMS to 100+ countries)
- AT&T Canada, Mexico & United States Travel SIM card with “unlimited” (22 GB guaranteed high-speed data 1) for 30 days (includes calls and SMS for within these countries and unlimited international SMS from these nations to 100+ countries)
- NEW: Verizon Canada, Mexico & United States Travel SIM card with “unlimited” (50 GB guaranteed high-speed data 1) in the Unites States and 500 MB/day in Canada and Mexico for 30 days (includes calls for within these countries and unlimited (international) SMS to 200+ countries from within these nations)
1 if there is congestion on the network, your connection may get deprioritized (read: throttled) if you have used more than 22 GB/50 GB of data already
You can use the Simcorner International Travel SIM card in the following countries:
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
- Vietnam
Instead of spending between 0.10 USD to 483 USD for SIM cards in each country, get a SimCorner travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!
Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!
- Check out my SimCorner Travel SIM card reviews
SIM Card Registration in Canada
SIM card registration using your passport information is not needed when buying a SIM card in Canada.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Canada Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
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Currency in Canada
Canada uses the Canadian Dollar with the symbol CAD (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as just $. For example, 25 CAD = $25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between CAD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 CAD = 0.80 USD
- 10 CAD = 7.70 USD
- 100 CAD = 77.20 USD
- 1000 CAD = 771.80 USD
For up-to-date CAD:your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
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Their fees are MUCH lower than banks, and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
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Canadian Prepaid SIM Cards
Rogers (Wireless)
Rogers uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 600 MHz (n71), 700 MHz (Band 12, Band 13, Band 17 & Band 29), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 600 MHz (n71), 1700 MHz (n66), 2600 MHz (n38 & n41) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
- VoWiFi: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
This is what you will learn about Rogers:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Rogers SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Rogers
Rogers has the best 5G NR availability in Canada.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal:
But prepaid customers cannot use 5G NR (yet), so this achievement means nothing to us… for now 🥲.
Anyway…
Below is Rogers' 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G NR coverage map:
Below is Rogers' coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Rogers
You can get a Rogers SIM card for 10 CAD in Rogers stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Rogers SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
While Rogers does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Rogers will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that while Rogers offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi), if your phone supports those features, they are not available to prepaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Rogers
Rogers top-up vouchers are sold in Rogers stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
The following (online) Rogers top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 10 CAD | 30 days |
| 20 CAD | 30 days |
| 30 CAD | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | 30 days |
| 100 CAD | 365 days |
To top up your Rogers SIM card, you would dial *114*VoucherCode#, dial *114#, enter the VoucherCode, and enter your personal 4-digit passcode, dial *611 and follow the instructions, dial *868, and follow the instructions, or call 18005759090 and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, replace VoucherCode with 123456 in any step where a VoucherCode is required.
Dial *225 to check your Rogers balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyRogers app (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Rogers
Rogers has only one data-featured plan: Prepaid Plans. It is a combo bundle with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Prepaid Plans are available, which can be activated on the MyRogers app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | N/A | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 25 CAD | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 30 CAD | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 45 CAD | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 55 CAD | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Rogers
- Name: Rogers
- APN: internet.com
- Username: wapuser1
- Password: wap
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Telus (Mobility)
Telus uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – shut down in 2017
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 600 MHz (n71), 700 MHz (Band 12, Band 13, Band 17 & Band 29), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 1700 MHz (n66) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
- VoWiFi: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
This is what you will learn about Telus:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telus SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telus
Telus has the best 4G/LTE coverage experience in Canada.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal:
Below is Telus' 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G NR (the latter is not available to prepaid customers… yet) coverage map:
Below is Telus' coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Telus
You can get a Telus SIM card for 10 CAD in Telus stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Telus SIM cards are also at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL – from CE Currency Exchange).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Telus eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, I recommend going with a travel eSIM instead.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Telus will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that while Telus offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi), if your phone supports those features, they are not available to prepaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telus
Telus top-up vouchers are sold in Telus stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
The following (online) Telus top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 10 CAD – 24.99 CAD | 30 days |
| 25 CAD – 99.99 CAD | 60 days |
| 100 CAD | 365 days |
To top up your Telus SIM card, you would dial #123, select option 1, and enter the VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial #123, select option 1, and enter 123456.
Dial #123 to check your Telus balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My TELUS app (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Telus
Telus has two data featured plans: Talk, Text & Data (Combo) & Data Add-Ons.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Talk, Text & Data Plans – Telus
Talk, Text & Data plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Prepaid Plans are available, which can be activated on the My TELUS app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local/Internaional Minutes 1 | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 CAD | Nationwide Talk, Text & Data 30 | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | Nationwide Talk, Text & Data 40 | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 45 CAD | Nationwide Talk, Text & Data 45 | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 55 CAD | Nationwide Talk, Text & Data 55 | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 to the United States (except for Alaska and Hawaii)
Data Add-Ons – Telus
The Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Data Add-Ons are available, which can be activated on the My TELUS app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 CAD | Data 10 | 100 MB | 30 days |
| 20 CAD | Data 20 | 500 MB | 30 days |
| 30 CAD | Data 30 | 1 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Telus
- Name: Telus
- APN: sp.telus.com
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Bell (Mobility) Canada
Bell uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – shut down in 2019
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12, Band 13, Band 17 & Band 29), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 1700 MHz (n66) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
- VoWiFi: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
This is what you will learn about Bell:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Bell SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Bell Canada
Bell has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Canada.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal:
Below is Bell's 3G coverage map:
Now we have Bell's 4G/LTE coverage map:
Additionally, we have the Nova 5G NR coverage map (which is not available to prepaid customers… yet 🥲):
Here we have a map of Bell's 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G NR networks combined:
At last, we have a combined Bell coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Bell Canada
You can get a Bell SIM card for 10 CAD in Bell stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Bell SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Bell eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, I recommend going with a travel eSIM instead.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Bell will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that while Bell offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi), if your phone supports those features, they are not available to prepaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Bell Canada
Bell top-up vouchers are sold in Bell stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
The following (online) Bell top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 15 CAD | 30 days |
| 25 CAD | 60 days |
| 50 CAD | 60 days |
| 100 CAD | 365 days |
Bell top-up vouchers have to be redeemed online.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My Bell app (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Bell Canada
Bell has two data featured plans: Prepaid Voice and Data Plans (Combo) & Data Add-Ons.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Prepaid Voice and Data Plans – Bell Canada
Prepaid Voice and Data Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Prepaid Voice and Data Plans are available, which can be activated on the MyBell app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 CAD | Unlimited talk and text + 500 MB | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 40 CAD | Unlimited talk and text + 2 GB | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 45 CAD | Unlimited talk and text + 4.5 GB | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 55 CAD | Unlimited talk and text + 8 GB | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
Data Add-Ons – Bell Canada
The Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Data Add-Ons are available, which can be activated on the MyBell app:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 CAD | 100 MB | 1 month |
| 20 CAD | 500 MB | 1 month |
| 30 CAD | 1 GB | 1 month |
| 50 CAD | 2 GB | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – Bell Canada
- Name: Bell
- APN: pda.bell.ca
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Freedom Mobile Canada
Freedom Mobile uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – never had it
- 3G: 1700 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 600 MHz (Band 71), 700 MHz (Band 13), 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
- 5G NR: 1700 MHz (n66) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
- VoWiFi: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
This is what you will learn about Freedom Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Freedom Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Freedom Mobile Canada
Freedom Mobile has the worst coverage of the nationwide operators in Canada.
Its coverage is decent to great in many urban areas, though.
While Freedom Mobile does not have native nationwide coverage, it does operate nationally (more than one state/territory – Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario & Quebec).
Below is Freedom Mobile's 3G and 4G/LTE coverage map:
Here is a Freedom Mobile coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Freedom Mobile Canada
You can get a Freedom Mobile SIM card for 10 CAD + a 10 CAD activation fee (reduced from 30 CAD) in Freedom Mobile stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Freedom Mobile SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
While Freedom Mobile does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper and especially faster than anything Freedom Mobile will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that while Freedom Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi), if your phone supports those features, they are not available to prepaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Freedom Mobile Canada
Freedom Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in Freedom Mobile stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
To top up your Freedom Mobile SIM card, you would dial #7266 and follow the instructions.
Dial *123# to check your Freedom Mobile balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Freedom Mobile My Account app (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Freedom Mobile Canada
Freedom Mobile has three data-featured plans:
- Prepaid by the Month (combo)
- Prepaid by the Year (combo)
- Data Add-On
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Prepaid by the Month Plans – Freedom Mobile Canada
The Prepaid by the Month plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Prepaid by the Month are available, which can be activated on the Freedom Mobile My Account app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 CAD | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 29 CAD | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 39 CAD | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
Prepaid by the Year Plan – Freedom Mobile Canada
The Prepaid by the Year plan is a combo bundle with 5 GB of data (without 5G NR access), unlimited minutes & unlimited local SMS for 12 months, costing 179 CAD.
It can be activated on the Freedom Mobile My Account app.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 CAD | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 12 months |
Data Add-On – Freedom Mobile Canada
The Data Add-On is a 1 GB data add-on valid for 1 month, costing 15 CAD. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.
It can be activated on the Freedom Mobile My Account app.
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | 1 GB | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – Freedom Mobile Canada
- Name: Freedom Mobile
- APN: internet.freedommobile.ca
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Chatr Mobile
Chatr Mobile, often referred to as just Chatr or Chatr Wireless, is a Rogers discount flanker brand.
While (slightly) cheaper than Rogers itself or Fido (another Rogers prepaid flanker brand), all plan speeds are throttled to 3 Mbps – even when using 4G/LTE.
Chatr Mobile uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66), 1900 MHz (Band 2 & Band 25) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: N/A – Rogers does not allow Chatr Mobile, or its prepaid customers for that matter, to use 5G NR (yet)
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Chatr Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Chatr Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Chatr Mobile
Chatr Mobile is a Rogers (discount) flanker brand, meaning Chatr Mobile uses the Rogers network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Chatr Mobile, jump to the Rogers Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Chatr Mobile
You can get a Chatr Mobile SIM card for 10 CAD in Chatr Mobile stores and from resellers, like TBooth Wireless and Wirelesswave. Chatr Mobile SIM cards are also sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Chatr Mobile has no eSIMs.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper and especially faster than anything Chatr Mobile will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Chatr Mobile.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Chatr Mobile
Chatr Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in Chatr Mobile stores and from resellers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
To top up your Chatr Mobile SIM card, you would text the VoucherCode to 611 or dial *611 and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 611.
Dial *225 to check your Chatr Mobile balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My chatr app (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Chatr Mobile
Chatr Mobile has three data featured plans:
- Talk, Text & Data (combo)
- Chatr Day Pass for Talk, Text & Data Plans (add-on)
- Chatr Data Plus (add-on)
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Talk, Text & Data Plans – Chatr Canada
The Talk, Text & Data plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 3 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
The following Talk, Text & Data are available, which can be activated on the My Chatr app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 CAD | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 35 CAD | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 40 CAD | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 50 CAD | 10 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 60 CAD | 15 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 70 CAD | 20 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 also to the United States
Chatr Day Pass for Talk, Text & Data Plans – Chatr Canada
The Chatr Day Pass for Talk, Text & Data Plans is a combo add-on with 250 MB (without 5G NR access @ max. 3 Mbps), unlimited local minutes & unlimited local/international SMS for 1 day costing 3 CAD.
Text BEGIN to 4962 to activate Chatr Day Pass for Talk, Text & Data Plans.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 CAD | 250 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day | BEGIN |
Chatr Day Pass for Talk, Text & Data Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text BREAK to 4962.
Chatr Data Plus – Chatr Canada
The Chatr Data Plus is a data add-on with 2 GB of data until your plan expires, costing 10 CAD. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.
It can be activated on the My Chatr app.
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 CAD | 2 GB | Until plan expires |
APN/Internet Settings – Chatr Mobile
- Name: Chatr
- APN: chatrweb.apn
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Fido
Fido, almost never referred to as Fido Mobile, is a Rogers flanker brand.
Unlike Chatr Mobile, a Rogers discount flanker brand, your speeds will not be throttled to 3 Mbps with Fido.
Fido uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66), 1900 MHz (Band 2 & Band 25) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: N/A – Rogers does not allow Fido, or its prepaid customers for that matter, to use 5G NR (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
- VoWiFi: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
This is what you will learn about Fido:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Fido SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Fido
Fido is a Rogers flanker brand, meaning Fido uses the Rogers network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Fido, jump to the Rogers Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Fido
You can get a Fido SIM card for 10 CAD in Fido stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Fido SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
While Fido does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Virgin Plus will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that while Fido offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi), if your phone supports those features, they are not available to prepaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Fido
Fido top-up vouchers are sold in Fido stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
The following (online) Fido top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 10 CAD | 30 days |
| 20 CAD | 30 days |
| 30 CAD | 30 days |
| 50 CAD | 60 days |
| 100 CAD | 365 days |
To top up your Fido SIM card, you would dial *114*VoucherCode# or dial *868 and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *114*VoucherCode#.
Dial *225 to check your Fido balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Fido My Account app (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Fido
Fido has only one data-featured plan: Prepaid Plans. It is a combo bundle with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Prepaid Plans are available, which can be activated by calling 611:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | N/A | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 25 CAD | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 30 CAD | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 40 CAD | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 45 CAD | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 55 CAD | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 75 CAD | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – Fido
- Name: Fido
- APN: internet.fido.ca
- Username: fido
- Password: fido
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Koodo
Koodo, sometimes referred to Koodo Mobile, is a Telus flanker brand.
Unlike Lucky Mobile Canada, a Telus discount flanker brand, your speeds will not be throttled to 3 Mbps with Koodo (unless you get a 3G plan… which you should not).
To learn about Koodo's frequencies, jump back to Telus’ frequencies (but you will have no 5G NR, VoLTE, nor VoWiFi access).
This is what you will learn about Koodo:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Koodo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Koodo
Koodo is a Telus flanker brand, meaning Koodo uses the Telus network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Koodo, jump to the Telus Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Koodo
You can get a Koodo SIM card for 20 CAD (or 10 CAD during promotions) in Koodo stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Koodo SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Koodo eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, I recommend going with a travel eSIM instead.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Koodo will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that while Koodo offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi), if your phone supports those features, they are not available to prepaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Koodo
Koodo top-up vouchers are sold in Koodo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
To top up your Koodo SIM card, you would dial *611 and follow the instructions.
Dial *611 to check your Koodo balance.
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Koodo
Koodo has three data-featured plans:
- 3G Base Plans (combo)
- 4G Base Plans (combo)
- Data Booster Add-Ons
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
3G Base Plans – Koodo
3G Base Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 3 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
The following 3G Base Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | N/A | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 25 CAD | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 35 CAD | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | 4.5 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 50 CAD | 10 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 60 CAD | 15 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 70 CAD | 20 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 to the United States
4G Base Plans – Koodo
4G Base Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 100 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
The following 4G Base Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 CAD | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 45 CAD | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 55 CAD | 7.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 75 CAD | 9.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
Data Booster Add-Ons – Koodo
The Data Booster Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Data Booster Add-Ons are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 CAD | 100 MB | No expiry |
| 20 CAD | 500 MB | No expiry |
| 30 CAD | 1 GB | No expiry |
APN/Internet Settings – Koodo
- Name: Koodo
- APN: sp.koodo.com
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lucky Mobile Canada
Lucky Mobile Canada, just Lucky Mobile, is a Bell Canada discount flanker brand.
While (slightly) cheaper than Bell itself or Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada – another Bell flanker brand), all plan speeds are throttled to 3 Mbps – even when using 4G/LTE.
To learn about Lucky Mobile's frequencies, jump back to Bell Canada’s frequencies (but you will have no 5G NR, VoLTE, nor VoWiFi access).
This is what you will learn about Lucky Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lucky Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lucky Mobile Canada
Lucky Mobile is a Bell Canada MVNO, meaning Lucky Mobile uses the Bell Canada network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lucky Mobile, jump to the Bell Canada Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Lucky Mobile Canada
You can get a Lucky Mobile SIM card for 20 CAD from resellers, like Dollarama, Post Offices & Walmart Shop. Lucky Mobile SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Lucky Mobile eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, I recommend going with a travel eSIM instead.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper and especially faster than anything Lucky Mobile will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lucky Mobile.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lucky Mobile Canada
Lucky Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
The following (online) Lucky Mobile top-ups are available:
- 15 CAD
- 20 CAD
- 25 CAD
- 50 CAD
- 100 CAD
To top up your Lucky Mobile SIM card, you would dial #111 and follow the instructions.
Dial #58249 to check your Lucky Mobile balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Lucky Mobile My Account (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Lucky Mobile Canada
Lucky Mobile has two data featured plans: Plans (combo) & Data Add-On.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Plans – Lucky Mobile Canada
The Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 3 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
The following Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | 100 Minutes Canada-Wide Calling Plan | N/A | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 15 CAD | Canada-Wide Data Only Plan – 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | N/A | 1 month |
| 25 CAD | Unlimited Canada-Wide Canada Plan – 500 MB | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 35 CAD | Unlimited Canada-Wide Calling Plan – 2.5 GB | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 40 CAD | Unlimited Canada-Wide Calling Plan – 4.5 GB | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 50 CAD | Unlimited Canada-Wide & US Calling Plan – 10 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 60 CAD | Unlimited Canada-Wide & US Calling Plan – 15 GB | 15 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 70 CAD | Unlimited Canada-Wide & US Calling Plan – 20 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
Data Add-On – Lucky Mobile Canada
Data Add-On is a 2 GB data add-on valid for 1 month, costing 15 CAD. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans AND are only available for plans costing 25 CAD or more.
The Data Add-On can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | 2 GB | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – Lucky Mobile Canada
- Name: Lucky Mobile
- APN: connect
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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PC Mobile Canada
PC Mobile Canada, just PC Mobile, is a Bell Canada MVNO.
It is the mobile brand by the supermarket chain Presiden't Choice (or Le choix du Président in Quebec).
To learn about PC Mobile's frequencies, jump back to Bell Canada’s frequencies (but you will have no 5G NR, VoLTE, nor VoWiFi access).
This is what you will learn about PC Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a PC Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – PC Mobile Canada
PC Mobile is a Bell Canada MVNO, meaning PC Mobile uses the Bell Canada network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with PC Mobile, jump to the Bell Canada Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – PC Mobile Canada
You can get a PC Mobile SIM card for 10 CAD from resellers, like Fortinos, Loblaws & The Mobile Shop. PC Mobile SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
PC Mobile has no eSIMs.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything PC Mobile will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with PC Mobile.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – PC Mobile Canada
PC Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
The following (online) PC Mobile top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 15 CAD | 30 days |
| 25 CAD | 60 days |
| 100 CAD | 365 days |
To top up your PC Mobile SIM card, you would dial #7266 and follow the instructions.
Dial #7266 to check your PC Mobile balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My PC mobile (Prepaid) (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – PC Mobile Canada
PC Mobile has two data featured plans: Plans (combo) & Data Add-Ons.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Plans – PC Mobile Canada
The Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Plans are available, which can be activated My PC mobile (Prepaid) app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 CAD | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 30 CAD | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 40 CAD | 4 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 50 CAD | 9 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
Data Add-Ons – PC Mobile Canada
Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans AND are only available for the 50 CAD plan.
The following Data Add-Ons are available, which can be activated My PC mobile (Prepaid) app:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 CAD | 1 GB | 1 month |
| 20 CAD | 2 GB | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – PC Mobile Canada
- Name: Internet
- APN: pda.bell.ca
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Petro-Canada Mobility
Petro-Canada Mobility is a Rogers MVNO.
It is the mobile brand by Petro-Canada – the retail brand of Suncor Energy.
To learn about Petro-Canada Mobility's frequencies, jump back to Rogers' frequencies (but you will have no 4G/LTE, 5G NR, VoLTE, nor VoWiFi access).
This is what you will learn about Petro-Canada Mobility:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Petro-Canada Mobility SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Petro-Canada Mobility
Petro-Canada Mobility is a Rogers MVNO, meaning Petro-Canada Mobility uses the Rogers network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Petro-Canada Mobility, jump to the Rogers Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Petro-Canada Mobility
You can get a Petro-Canada Mobility SIM card for 10 CAD in Petro-Canada gas stations. Petro-Canada Mobility SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Petro-Canada Mobility has no eSIMs.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper and especially faster than anything Petro-Canada Mobility will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Petro-Canada Mobility.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Petro-Canada Mobility
Petro-Canada Mobility top-up vouchers are sold in Petro-Canada gas stations throughout Canada.
The following (online) Petro-Canada Mobility top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 15 CAD | 30 days |
| 25 CAD | 120 days |
| 30 CAD | 120 days |
| 40 CAD | 120 days |
| 50 CAD | 180 days |
| 100 CAD | 365 days |
To top up your Petro-Canada Mobility SIM card, you would dial *888*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *888*123456#.
Dial *777*1# to check your Petro-Canada Mobility balance.
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Petro-Canada Mobility
Petro-Canada Mobility has only data-featured plan: Talk, Text & Data. It is a combo bundle with data (without 4G/LTE & 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Talk, Text & Data plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 CAD | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 45 CAD | 7 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 55 CAD | 9 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Petro-Canada Mobility
- Name: Petro-Canada
- APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Public Mobile Canada
Public Mobile Canada, just Public Mobile, is a Telus discount flanker brand.
While (slightly) cheaper than Telus itself or Koodo (another Telus flanker brand), all plan speeds are throttled to 3 Mbps – even when using 4G/LTE.
To learn about Public Mobile's frequencies, jump back to Telus’ frequencies (but you will have no 5G NR, VoLTE, nor VoWiFi access).
This is what you will learn about Public Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Public Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Public Mobile Canada
Public Mobile is a (discount) Telus flanker brand, meaning Public Mobile uses the Telus network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Public Mobile, jump to the Telus Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Public Mobile Canada
You can get a Public Mobile SIM card for 10 CAD in Public Mobile stores and from resellers, like WOW! Mobile Boutique. Public Mobile SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Public Mobile has no eSIMs.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper and especially faster than anything Public Mobile will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Public Mobile.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Public Mobile Canada
Public Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in Public Mobile stores and from resellers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
To top up your Public Mobile SIM card, you would dial *611, select option 1, select option 1 again, and enter the VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would *611, select option 1, select option 1 again, and enter 123456.
Dial *611 to check your Public Mobile balance.
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Public Mobile Canada
Public Mobile has two data featured plans: Prepaid Plans (combo) & Data Add-Ons.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Prepaid Plans – Public Mobile Canada
The Prepaid Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 3 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
The following Prepaid Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | N/A | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 25 CAD | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 35 CAD | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 50 CAD | 10 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 60 CAD | 15 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 70 CAD | 20 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 also to the United States
Data Add-Ons – Public Mobile Canada
Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Data Add-Ons are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data |
|---|---|
| 5 CAD | 200 MB |
| 15 CAD | 1 GB |
APN/Internet Settings – Public Mobile Canada
- Name: Public Mobile
- APN: sp.mb.com
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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SpeakOut 7-Eleven
SpeakOut 7-Eleven, often referred to SpeakOut 7-Eleven and not to be confused with SpeakOut in Malaysia, is a Rogers MVNO.
It is the mobile brand by the convenience store chain 7-Eleven.
To learn about SpeakOut 7-Eleven's frequencies, jump back to Rogers' frequencies (but you will have no 4G/LTE, 5G NR, VoLTE, nor VoWiFi access).
This is what you will learn about SpeakOut 7-Eleven:
* Coverage
* How to Get a SpeakOut 7-Eleven SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – SpeakOut 7-Eleven
SpeakOut 7-Eleven is a Rogers MVNO, meaning SpeakOut 7-Eleven uses the Rogers network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with SpeakOut 7-Eleven, jump to the Rogers Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – SpeakOut 7-Eleven
You can get a SpeakOut 7-Eleven SIM card for 10 CAD in 7-Elevens. SpeakOut 7-Eleven SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
SpeakOut 7-Eleven has no eSIMs.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper and especially faster than anything SpeakOut 7-Eleven will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with SpeakOut 7-Eleven.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – SpeakOut 7-Eleven
SpeakOut 7-Eleven top-up vouchers are sold in 7-Elevens throughout Canada.
The following (online) SpeakOut 7-Eleven top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 25 CAD | 365 days |
| 35 CAD | 365 days |
| 50 CAD | 365 days |
| 100 CAD | 365 days |
To top up your SpeakOut 7-Eleven SIM card, you would dial *888*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *888*123456#.
Dial *777# to check your SpeakOut 7-Eleven balance.
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – SpeakOut 7-Eleven
SpeakOut 7-Eleven has two data featured plans: Basic Plans (combo) & Smartphone Plans (combo).
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Basic Plans – SpeakOut 7-Eleven
The Basic Plans are combo bundles with data (without 4G/LTE & 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Basic Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 CAD | Unlimited Text Plan | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 10 CAD | 100 MB Data Plan | 100 MB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 20 CAD | 200 Minutes w/ Unlimited Text Plan | N/A | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 25 CAD | 300 Minutes w/ Unlimited Text Plan | N/A | 300 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
Smartphone Plans – SpeakOut 7-Eleven
The Smartphone Plans are combo bundles with data (without 4G/LTE & 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Smartphone Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 CAD | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 35 CAD | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 CAD | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 45 CAD | 7 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 55 CAD | 9 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – SpeakOut 7-Eleven
- Name: SpeakOut
- APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
Virgin Plus, formerly Virgin Mobile Canada, is a Bell Canada flanker brand.
Virgin Mobile, as a brand, is also active in Canada, Colombia, Ireland, Kuwait, Poland, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates & the United Kingdom.
To learn about Virgin Plus' frequencies, jump back to Bell Canada’s frequencies (but you will have no 5G NR, VoLTE, nor VoWiFi access).
This is what you will learn about Virgin Plus:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Virgin Plus SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
Virgin Plus is a Bell Canada flanker brand, meaning Virgin Plus uses the Bell Canada network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Virgin Plus, jump to the Bell Canada Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
You can get a Virgin Plus SIM card for 10 CAD in Virgin Plus stores and from resellers like The Source. Virgin Plus SIM cards are not sold at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Virgin Plus eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, I recommend going with a travel eSIM instead.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Virgin Plus will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Canada (Tuque Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days) – Tuque Mobile eSIMs are super popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (especially the 1 GB and 10 GB variants).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or get the Canada eSIMs from Nomad – the 10 GB variant is very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you need a lot more data, get one of the Canada eSIMs from Holafly (10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
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Note that while Virgin Plus offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi), if your phone supports those features, they are not available to prepaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
Virgin Plus top-up vouchers are sold in Virgin Plus stores and from resellers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Canada.
To top up your Virgin Plus SIM card, you would dial #111 and follow the instructions.
Dial #999 to check your Virgin Plus balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on theVirgin Plus My Account app (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
Virgin Plus has two data featured plans: Monthly Plans (combo) & Data Add-Ons.
I will list all the prices in CAD (Canadian Dollar).
To convert CAD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Monthly Plans – Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
The Monthly Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Monthly Plans are available, which can be activated Virgin Plus My Account app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local/International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 25 CAD | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 30 CAD | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 40 CAD | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 45 CAD | 4.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 55 CAD | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 75 CAD | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
Data Add-Ons – Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Data Add-Ons are available, which can be activated Virgin Plus My Account app:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 15 CAD | 250 MB | 1 month |
| 20 CAD | 500 MB | 1 month |
| 28/30 CAD | 1 GB | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – Virgin Plus (formerly Virgin Mobile Canada)
- Name: Virgin Mobile
- APN: pda.bell.ca
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Canada
The cheapest way to get online in Canada is to get a SIM card from one of the mobile operators.
However, that is not your only method of staying online.
Below are some other options to consider.
International Roaming
Roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected.
You do not have to buy a new SIM card, and people at home can easily reach you on your current phone number.
However, roaming has many downsides as well. It can be insanely expensive.
International/Travel SIM Cards
International SIM cards or travel SIM cards are SIM cards made for travelers.
The rates charged are often lower than international roaming, but they are almost always higher than what local operators will charge you.
Get to know more about international and travel SIM cards.
Mobile Hotspots (Pocket WIFI)
Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local mobile operators of the country you are visiting.
Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.
You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.
Free WIFI Networks
Nothing beats free, right? Paying nothing to stay connected may be the best option.
Until you remember that free hotspots are not available everywhere (especially when on the move) and that free connections are often extremely slow.
Just make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN when connected to open WIFI connections. It is worth it.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Canada
Getting a SIM card from Telus or Koodo would do you well when considering a Canadian SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other North American Countries
Visiting other countries in North America? Check out my North America SIM card buying guide, covering other North American nations, such as:
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
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