March 1, 2023

More Canadians choosing prepaid eSIM data after roaming charge increases

Canadians preparing for March Break travel received an unpleasant surprise when both Telus and Bell announced they will be hiking their roaming charges for customers travelling outside of Canada, meaning many customers will be paying $112 per phone for a one-week vacation. Beginning on Wednesday (March 8, 2023), Telus will be charging Canadian customers $14 per day to "roam" while in the United States (currently $12 per day), and $16 per day to "roam" while traveling internationally (currently...

November 29, 2022

Can I use my phone on a cruise?

If you're new to cruising (or maybe it's just been a while since you're sailed the friendly seas), you might be wondering how you'll stay in touch with people while you're on your trip. Our customer support team regularly...

November 22, 2022

How to use less data while traveling

When you're traveling outside of your regular coverage area, you're probably going to want to use less data than you normally would back at home. Mobile data is a precious resource while you're traveling. If you're using eSIM...

September 15, 2022

Qatar World Cup: Travel tips

The countdown is on to the Qatar World Cup, and football fans around the world are excitedly preparing for what will possibly be their first trip to Qatar. While the FIFA World Cup is typically held in May, June,...

April 6, 2022

How to use packing cubes (even for carry-on luggage)

Packing cubes are fantastic for keeping your luggage neatly organized while you're travelling. Imagine unzipping your bag and seeing a tidy array of little containers, and knowing exactly where everything is, without needing to rifle through all of it....

April 4, 2022

How much travel data do I need?

A travel data plan is the smartest way to stay connected while you're traveling, but there are many different plan sizes to choose from. How much travel data you need depends on a couple of factors, like how connected...

March 10, 2022

What are roaming charges and how do I avoid them?

Roaming charges are the fees you pay when you use your mobile phone outside of your normal coverage area, and they can add up quickly if you're not careful. What are roaming charges? When you sign up for a...