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...

How to get a free eSIM phone number

How to get a free eSIM phone number

Looking for a free eSIM phone number for an upcoming trip, so you don't have to use your regular phone number? We've got you covered with this clever little workaround.   Since eSIMs don't come with phone numbers, it takes...

How to use an eSIM for 2023 winter travel

How to use an eSIM for 2023 winter travel

If you have 2023 winter travel plans, we salute you for making the awesome decision to kick off the new year with a totally spectacular vacation. You've earned it!   What's on the agenda? Ski trip? Luxury cruise? Shopping trip?...

How to use less data while traveling

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...

Qatar World Cup: Travel tips

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,...

TRAVEL TIP: Use a data eSIM

TRAVEL TIP: Use a data eSIM

Traveling soon? A data eSIM will keep your phone connected to the internet without roaming charges.   If you've never tried one, today we're going to explain what it is, how you get one, how much it costs, and why...

eSIM Canada: Apps, Deals, and Beginner Tips

eSIM Canada: Apps, Deals, and Beginner Tips

Welcome to eSIM Canada 101!   So you say you’ve been curious about eSIM data, but haven’t known where to start? Maybe you’re still fuzzy on the details, but you’ve heard it’s pretty great?   If you live in Canada...