How to use an eSIM for travel

Curious how to use an eSIM for travel? We'll show you how to save money on roaming charges by connecting to local data networks, all with the help of a downloadable SIM card called an eSIM.   Most newer phones already support eSIM technology, and eSIM apps like aloSIM have data for 170+ countries worldwide. Pay for exactly how much data you want, with no surprises, contracts, or unexpected charges.   How to use an eSIM for travel  ...

Best phone plans for Canadian Snowbirds

Affordable cell phone plans for Canadian Snowbirds

When you're researching phone plans for Canadian Snowbirds, it can be overwhelming to review all potential cell phone options and decide which one is best.   Today, we're keeping things simple and outlining how Canadians can affordably call and text...

Pack with me as I get ready to travel from Canada to the United States

eSIM Travel Diary: 24-hour whirlwind vacation prep

Welcome to my eSIM travel diary! Tag along and get ready with me as I prep for a three-day vacation, going from Canada to the United States with nothing but a couple of carry-ons, my trusty husband, and a digital...

Canadian snowbird phone and data options

Top Canadian snowbird phone options, ranked by price

Every autumn, Canadian snowbirds phone the newspaper to pause their subscription, hire a neighbourhood teen to shovel their driveway occasionally, and spread their wings and fly (or drive) to warmer climates to escape the ice and snow. Many call the...

When you're hunting for a good deal and researching the best eSIM for international travel, it's easy to get overwhelmed by your options.

What’s the best eSIM for international travel?

When you're hunting for a good deal and researching the best eSIM for international travel, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the options jumping out at you from all corners of the internet. You know you want an eSIM (a...

How to prevent roaming charges on vacation

10 ways to prevent roaming charges on vacation

If you're about to leave the country for a fab vacation, stop packing for just a minute and let us help you decide something important, like how you're going to prevent roaming charges.   Data roaming charges are the extra...