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2020
6
May
Have you tried using a local SIM card while traveling abroad?
6
May
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Troy
I’ve been training friends to use fb messenger and whatsapp as I swap out sims every time I travel . In Canada we get screwed by our monthly and travel plans . I’ve used them in a dozen countries in Europe, Mexico , DR , Costa Rica , Thailand, China and Egypt
Margaret
Great idea, thank you for this
Tera
Just an FYI...
I have an iPhone and use Rogers for personal and TELUS for work. I got tired of carrying around two phones. Found out that the new versions X and 11 have Dual SIM and you can use multiple SIMs programmed in the phone, but only 2 consecutively.
I have my physical TELUS SIM for work and then I have my ‘e-SIM’ from Rogers that you scan the bar code and can toggle back and forth between the two carriers. TELUS hasn’t jumped on the e-SIM wagon yet so they have to have the physical chip.
It’s really amazing, I can have a specific number on my phone assigned to a particular contact for each time I call or text.
You can see the top left of my iPhone screen that shows both carriers and the SIMs I’m using at any given time.
Love this new e-SIM technology
Chris
+1
e-SIM is definitely the future, it will be nice once all phones and providers have the capability. No more having to deal with hunting down and physically swapping out cards.
Christer
In Sweden get Halebop. Go into any Telia store and ask for halebop. I spend weeks in Sweden every year and buy 4gigs/30 days for about $25 CAD. That includes tons of calls and texts and I think it’s good all over Europe as well.
Ashley
I went to Australia and was using vodafone! Probably the best and most affordable option out there. You get 40gb for $25.00! So cheap!
Angie
Ashley definitely not the best coverage. telstra or optus cover the whole country, Vodaphone has lots of lacking areas but is ok for big cities but is definitely cheaper that telstra or optus!
Shawna
When we were in Nicaragua we had a claro SIM card (other option is movistar). I think we had unlimited data for two weeks for around $14.
Dominican Republic we used either claro or orange and it was around $14 for unlimited data for a month.
In Panama we used claro, movistar or Movil- cant remember which or how much but it was also a significant amount of one month's worth of data and also cheap.
We just get data, not phone, as all these countries use whatsapp, even for voice calls, so data only is sufficient.
Grace
I’ve been using https://www.flexiroam.com/
They give you a SIM card sticker that sticks on top of your current SIM card. Then you can toggle between SIM cards on your IPhone without physicaly changing cards ever again. I purchase data for the region I am going to before travelling via their app. Can be a bit finicky to get started with to be honest, but now that it’s Set up , it is so convenient!
Nick
Colombia Clara worked well.
Katrina
We get Vodaphone when we go to Fiji, but mostly because my husband’s family is mostly on Vodaphone and it tends to be cheaper to use the same provider to call them. Digicel has really good coverage though
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Carly
Santanna Prince
Parveen
Philippines make sure to buy it at the airport before you leave. There is always a table with someone selling Globe sims. You cannot get that deal at any store and it is only available at the airport (one trip I cabbed back to the airport to get the data only deal).
Nel
I live in Costa Rica. You can buy a SIM card on the street or most grocery stores. Three main companies, kolbi, claro and movistar. They all use the same towers and service around the country is great. For travellers, a prepaid one is good.... it comes with a little time on it but recharges are available in most grocery or drug stores. It works on 4G LTE but you use data quickly. Use WiFi wherever you can. You can get the Waze app as a GPS system. It works the best here. It doesn't use data just battery! I find that carrying a small external charger is best. If you're going remote, movistar has data sticks.
Fiona
Used giffgaff for England and Italy. Got it at the Heathrow airport as recommended. Super easy to use, cheap, and easy to cancel once you go home.
Annette
Fiona Agreed
Jackie
I also switch out my sim. UK service is so cheap, but reading comments it seems anywhere is cheaper than here.
Matt
We usually buy our sims at the destinations. Lots of times there is a place at the airport if not it's easy to find just about anywhere.
The last place we went was cambodia I think I paid $5 for 1 or 2 gigs of data plus unlimited calling for the month.
There were cheaper options as well lol.you will always get the best deal in the country
Ming
i have a sim from
https://alwaysonlinewireless.com/
one sim card, valid in some 90 or so countries.
i just have to buy service for each country for the dates when i need it.
I don't think the service is any cheaper than buying a local sim, but here it's just one sim and i can it in multiple countries (as opposed to buying a new sim in each country).
And as long as i buy service once every 365 days, the sim card doesnt expire.
downside is that their sim cards are data only (no phone calls).
Rosemary
I get a lebara pay-as-you-go SIM card when I travel in England. It’s not the cheapest, but it’s easy to use, no plans to cancel, and you can get a few gigs for less than $20/CAD.
Mandy
Rajni Ludu Parmar
Dyan
Question…going to Croatia..if I get a SIM card there, would I still have my same phone number?
Sno
Dyan just came back and had same number on whatsapp but can recall for calls and texting. A1 and TMobile work best if going to the islands.
Corinna
super helpful; thank you. Had never considered buying the SIM card on Amazon before leaving Canada... smart.
Annette
You can get a free SIM shipped to you from giffgaff in England. It can be used in the EU but only up to 14 days. Usage in the UK has no restrictions. Lots of data for cheap.When you arrive at the airport you activate your SIM and pay.
Beverly
Hello! Does anyone have any recommendation for a different countries,doing a cruise and diff stops, so Spain, Italy and France
Giordana
Beverly You can use one single eSIM for almost all European countries. We used airalo for Europe travel.
Ale
Excellent post, really useful. Thank you!
Elena
We bought Sim Corner to use in Europe and couldn't make it work. At least they returned our money, but I will not recommend it.
Giordana
Just did the eSIM with airalo for a month long trip to the UK, Croatia, Bosnia, and Montenegro. Had to buy one cheap additional eSIM for Bosnia, and the other one worked for the rest. Was great to not have to swap multiple physical SIM cards, just toggle them on and off.
Ann
Used vodafone in Italy and it was about 40Euro for 50GB of data and at least 200 text messages and local calling. It was good for 30 days.
A.I. says...
Best Local SIM Cards for Canadian Travelers
When traveling to a new country or region, one of the first things many Canadian travelers consider is which SIM card to get for their phone. To make this decision easier, we have compiled a list of experiences shared by Canadian travelers who have used local SIM cards around the world.
If you are looking for recommendations on the best local SIM card providers in different countries and regions, look no further than this resource. Here, you can find detailed insights and reviews from fellow travelers to help you make an informed decision.
Have you used a local SIM card while traveling to a particular country? We would love to hear about your experience! Share your thoughts and recommendations with us in the comments section below. We are particularly interested in hearing about experiences outside of North America and Europe.
Don't forget to check out the resource linked above for more information on the best local SIM card options for Canadian travelers. Stay connected and stay informed on your next adventure!
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