Best SIM cards for travelling in Canada

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 31 July 2026

Contents

In this SIM card for Canada guide:

Buying a Canadian eSIM card
Getting a Canadian SIM card
Roaming in Canada with your telco
FAQ

Are you an Aussie heading to Canada? If so, I'm jealous - please have some poutine for me. Just be aware that if you're hoping to take your phone overseas, it's not always cheap to stay connected with the folks back home.

In this guide, we'll look at your options for staying connected when in Canada. Whether you want to use international roaming with your own Australian mobile plan while abroad, get a travel eSIM, or pick up a local SIM on arrival, these are our picks for your best options.

Before we start, here are the most popular roaming-compatible plans from each postpaid telco featured in this guide:

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $58.00/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58.00/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#5	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#6	More	More 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $46.00/mth Min. cost $46 Link not supplied	$46.00/mth Min. cost $46	Link not supplied
#7	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Value 5G SIM Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied

And here are the most popular roaming-compatible plans from each prepaid telco featured in this guide with a minimum 28-day expiry:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small Monthly Plan 25GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Buying a Canadian eSIM card

If you have a phone with eSIM support, travel eSIMs are great value when it comes to staying connected overseas. You can download a SIM card to your phone before you leave the country, and have connectivity when you land.

Travel eSIMs are effectively prepaid as you pay upfront, and they don't renew automatically so there's no risk of being hit with extra charges if you go over your data allowance. If the latter happens, your service will just stop working. In general though, you'll be more in control of your spending.

Airalo is one of our favourite eSIM providers that we've tested in our travels. Plans start at $10.50 for 1GB of data with a three-day expiry. While Airalo's cheapest plans are data-only, it also has options with talk and text. This provider also offers travel eSIMs for usage across North America, which include coverage in Canada. This can be a handy option if you're looking to cross over into the United States during your travels.

Jetpac is another eSIM provider worth considering. If you run out of data on a Jetpac eSIM, you can still use WhatsApp, Uber, Grab, and Google Maps. Jetpac Canada travel eSIMs have a unique perk where you can score for free airport lounge access if your flight is delayed. This is done by registering your flight in the Jetpac app and can be nice to have in emergencies. However, it's important to note that this provider's travel eSIMs don't come with any text or calls.

Last but not least, there's Saily. If you're after an eSIM travel plan that also lets you make phone calls, it might be a good option. This provider offers the ability to add a phone number for an extra USD$1 per month, which is relatively competitive when you compare it against the premium that comes attached to Airalo's eSIM plans that includes calls and texts.

Here's a look at travel eSIMs for Canada from some of our favourite providers with at least 5GB and a seven-day expiry:

Provider	Plan
Airalo	$22 for 3GB with a seven-day expiry	View on Airalo
Jetpac	USD$14.50 for 5GB with a seven-day expiry	View on Jetpac
Saily	USD$17.99 for 5GB with a 30-day expiry	View on Saily

For a longer trip, here's a look at plans with at least 10GB and a 14-day expiry minimum:

Provider	Plan
Airalo	$29.50 for 10GB with a 14-day expiry	View on Airalo
Jetpac	USD$35 for 10GB with a 30-day expiry	View on Jetpac
Saily	USD$30.99 for 10GB with a 30-day expiry	View on Saily

These are much better value than the local SIMs offered by Canadian telcos. Just note that some Canadian travel eSIMs are data-only. As such, you won't be able to make phone calls or receive text messages using them.

Getting a Canadian SIM card

If you're staying in Canada for more than a week, you may want to consider picking up a local SIM card when you arrive. Even Vodafone's $5 per day roaming starts to add up when you're overseas for more than seven days.

The good news is that your Australian mobile phone will almost certainly be compatible with the networks used in Canada, but you'll need to check it's unlocked before you put in a new SIM. You should be able to pick up a local SIM at airports or convenience stores once you touch down.

The bad news is that the Canadian mobile plan market is bleak compared to Australia's when it comes to the amount of dollars you're paying for however much data you need. For a sense of what the landscape looks like when it comes to local Canadian SIM cards, here are a couple of the options.

Koodo Mobile

Koodo is a relatively good a good pick for travellers visiting Canada. Plans start at CAD$19 for 500MB of data, 30-day expiry, unlimited calls and texts within Canada and unlimited texts to selected international destinations.

One key difference that Australians looking to pick up a Koodo Mobile prepaid plan might want to note is that this provider will throw in additional data if you enable automatic top-up. This is something to keep in mind if you're looking to compare it to either a travel eSIM or another local provider.

Here are Koodo Mobile's prepaid plans:

Price	Data	Talk	Texts	Expiry
CAD$19	500MB	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and selected destinations	30 days
CAD$21	500MB + 500MB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and selected destinations	30 days
CAD$25	4GB + 1GB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and selected destinations	30 days
GBP£30	10GB + 5GB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and selected destinations	30 days
CAD$35	25GB + 5GB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and selected destinations	30 days
CAD$39	70GB + 5GB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and selected destinations	30 days

Koodo SIM-only plans are contract-free, and they can be found at either a Canadian retailers. Alternatively, you can buy a Koodo Mobile eSIM through its website and download it straight to your phone.

Chatr Mobile

Rogers - one of Canada's largest telcos - stopped selling prepaid plans a few years ago, but now has an MVNO called Chatr.

Plans offered by this provider are another option that travellers might want to consider, though they aren't all that different to what you can get from Koodo. As with its rival, Chatr Mobile's prepaid plans come with additional data if you enable automatic top-up.

Here are Chatr Mobile's prepaid plans:

Price	Data	Talk	Texts	Expiry
CAD$21	500MB + 500MB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and the US	30 days
CAD$25	4GB + 1GB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and the US	30 days
GBP£30	10GB + 5GB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and the US	30 days
CAD$35	25GB + 5GB w/ automatic top-up	Unlimited to Canada	Unlimited to Canada and the US	30 days

Chatr SIM-only plans are contract-free, and should be easy to find when you land. If you want to go paperless, you also can buy a Chatr eSIM through its website and download it straight to your phone.

Roaming in Canada with your telco

For shorter trips, roaming with your telco can be a good option. It is also the only way to keep using your Australian number while abroad, which can be important if you're overseas for business rather than pleasure.

Below we've taken a look at the price per day and price per gigabyte for providers you can roam in Canada with at a decent rate. We haven't looked at providers that are too expensive or only have pay-as-you-go options. Click on any provider's name to get more information about their roaming offer.

Provider	Price per day	Price per gigabyte	Countries
felix mobile	$0.05	$5	Over 40
Vodafone	$5	N/A	Over 100
Optus	$5	$1	Over 150
Telstra	$5	$2.50	Over 80
Belong	$2	$10	Over 45
Aussie Broadband	$5	$1	Over 150
Tangerine	Between $3.93 and $5	Between $5.50 and $10	Over 60
More	Between $3.93 and $5	Between $5.50 and $10	Over 60
Kogan	Between $6.43 and $10	Between $9 and $12.50	30
amaysim	Between $0.06 and $0.19	Between $7.78 and $12.50	Over 120
Boost Mobile	Between $2.85 and $6.67	Between $5.71 and $10	Over 40

Roaming in Canada with felix

Price per day: $0.05
Price per gigabyte: $5

felix mobile is a smaller provider with a great option for travellers: a $20 international roaming pack. This gets you 4GB of international data, 100 texts, and 100 minutes of talk with a one-year expiry. If you take advantage of public WiFi as much as you can while travelling, 4GB could even last your entire trip.

Here are felix's mobile plans:

#1	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $17.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $35/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#4	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited+ Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 80Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network $50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site

felix is powered by the Vodafone network in Australia.

felix's roaming isn't as broadly available as options from The Big Three: it works in around 40 destinations. This still covers Canada, however.

Roaming in Canada with Vodafone

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: N/A

Vodafone postpaid plans are an easy choice for heading overseas thanks to $5 roaming. For $5 per day, you can use your local inclusions overseas in over 100 countries — including Canada. This means you don't have to worry about a separate overseas data allowance — your usage will work the same way it does in Australia.

The $5 per day charge will only be added to your bill on days when you make a call, send a text, or use any amount of data overseas. Just note, you can only use $5 roaming for a maximum of 90 days of the calendar year.

These Vodafone postpaid plans all include $5 roaming:

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small SIM Only Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $45.00/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45.00/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium SIM Only Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large SIM Only Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $55.00/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55.00/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site

Roaming in Canada with Optus

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: $1

If you're on an Optus Choice Plus, Plus Family or Plus Promo plan, you'll use Optus Daily Roaming. This is a $5 per day charge that gives you 5GB of data, plus unlimited standard talk and test. But if you blow through your 5GB within 24 hours, you're charged another $5 for another 5GB, and the 24-hour timer restarts. Optus Daily Roaming starts as soon as you use your phone in a selected destination.

These Optus postpaid plans all support $5 Roaming.

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $69.00/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69.00/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $70.00/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70.00/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $90.00/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90.00/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site

You can only use $5 Roaming across over 150 destinations, which Optus calls "Zone 1" countries. This covers Canada, most of Europe, the US, New Zealand, and China.

"Zone 2" is predominantly made of countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South America. You won't be able to use Optus $5 Roaming in these countries.

Find out more in our dedicated guide about roaming with Optus.

Roaming in Canada with Belong

Price per day: $2
Price per gigabyte: $10

Telstra's budget brand Belong is reasonably new to roaming, and has just a single travel pack.

Telstra's budget brand Belong has just a single travel pack. The pack activates as soon as you connect to an eligible network and customers pay just $30 for 3GB of data, unlimited standard SMS, and 150 minutes of standard calls for use over a 15-day expiry period in over 45 destinations.

All Belong customers also get free access to its basic roaming service, which allows them to receive SMS for free while overseas. Belong customers can also use WiFi calling when travelling, when on a suitable network.

Below are Belong's mobile plans suitable for pairing with its international roaming add-on:

#1	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#2	Belong	Belong 40GB Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Link not supplied	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Link not supplied
#3	Belong	Belong 100GB Mobile Plan 160GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $49.00/mth Min. cost $49 Link not supplied	$49.00/mth Min. cost $49	Link not supplied
#4	Belong	Belong 160GB Mobile Plan 220GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $59.00/mth Min. cost $59 Link not supplied	$59.00/mth Min. cost $59	Link not supplied

Roaming in Canada with Aussie Broadband

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: $1

Aussie Broadband isn't really known for its roaming options, but this provider's take on the formula is quietly one of the better value options for those looking at short-term stays in selected countries.

For those looking to stay connected in Zone 1 destinations like Canada, roaming costs just $5 per day and comes with 5GB of data per day. If you exceed that allowance, you'll be charged another $5 and be given another 5GB of data to use. Unused data does not roll over, but this add-on does also include unlimited national and international calls and unlimited SMS to Australian and non-Australian numbers.

Here are the Aussie Broadband plans that work with the provider's roaming add-on:

#1	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Saver 5G SIM Plan 20GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Link not supplied	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Link not supplied
#2	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Value 5G SIM Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#3	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Essential 5G SIM Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#4	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Premium 5G SIM Plan 180GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $60.00/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60.00/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied

Aussie Broadband's roaming add-on works in over 150 countries. For everywhere else, you'll have to rely on Pay As You Go (PAYG) roaming rates instead.

Roaming in Canada with Boost Mobile

Price per day: Between $2.85 and $6.67
Price per gigabyte: Between $5.71 and $10

Boost Mobile is another Telstra-powered telco offering customers International Roaming Packs. Boost Mobile customers can choose from three roaming options:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Three-day expiry	$20	15 mins, 15 texts, 2GB
Seven-day expiry	$30	30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry	$40	60 mins, 60 texts, 7GB

Boost's roaming works in 42 countries, including Canada. Here are Boost's 28-day prepaid recharges compatible with its roaming pack:

These are Boost Mobile plans you can add roaming to:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $28 Prepaid 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $49 Prepaid 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 75GB data on first 6 recharges, then 45GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $59 Prepaid 105GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 105GB data on first 6 recharges, then 55GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $74 Prepaid 150GB Uncapped download speed Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 150GB data on first 6 recharges, then 100GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Roaming in Canada with Tangerine

Price per day: Between $3.93 and $5
Price per gigabyte: Between $5.50 and $10

While best known for internet, Tangerine's mobile plans have solid roaming options. Tangerine has some big-value international roaming options via its travel packs. These are one-off purchases that get you a set amount of standard calls, SMS and mobile data. They work up until 11:59PM (AEST) on the last day and cover over 60 destinations, including Canada. Here's how they compare:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Seven-day expiry	$35	30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry	$55	60 mins, 60 texts, 10GB

These are Tangerine's plans you can add roaming to:

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $18/mth for 4 months then $36/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $36.00/mth Min. cost $18 Go to Site	$36.00/mth Min. cost $18	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $21/mth for 4 months then $42/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $42.00/mth Min. cost $21 Go to Site	$42.00/mth Min. cost $21	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 100GB 5G Mobile SIM 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $24/mth for 4 months then $48/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $48.00/mth Min. cost $24 Go to Site	$48.00/mth Min. cost $24	Go to Site
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 160GB 5G Mobile SIM 160GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $30/mth for 4 months then $60/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $60.00/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$60.00/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site

Tangerine is powered by the Telstra Wholesale network in Australia.

Roaming in Canada with More

Tangerine's sibling brand, More, has identical roaming options that go with its postpaid mobile plans. Once again, both will work in Canada:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Seven-day expiry	$35	30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry	$55	60 mins, 60 texts, 10GB

More is powered by the Telstra Wholesale network in Australia. These are More's plans you can roam with:

#1	More	More 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $33.00/mth Min. cost $33 Link not supplied	$33.00/mth Min. cost $33	Link not supplied
#2	More	More 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#3	More	More 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $46.00/mth Min. cost $46 Link not supplied	$46.00/mth Min. cost $46	Link not supplied
#4	More	More 100GB 5G Mobile SIM 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $52.00/mth Min. cost $52 Link not supplied	$52.00/mth Min. cost $52	Link not supplied
#5	More	More 160GB 5G Mobile SIM 160GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $65.00/mth Min. cost $65 Link not supplied	$65.00/mth Min. cost $65	Link not supplied

Roaming in Canada with amaysim

Price per day: Between $0.06 and $0.19
Price per gigabyte: Between $7.78 and $12.50

amaysim, an Optus MVNO, has four international roaming add-on packs, each lasting 365 days. amaysim roaming works in over 120 countries, including Canda.

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Small Talk	$20	100 mins, 100 texts, no data
The Works	$25	50 mins, 30 texts, 2GB
Just Gigs	$50	No mins, no texts, 6GB
The Epic	$70	100 mins, 60 texts, 9GB

Each is different, some with data-only or others with no data at all. But you can stack multiple together to achieve the inclusions you want.

You'll also need to be on a currently active amaysim mobile plan to purchase these travel packs. Choose from a selection of amaysim plans below:

#1	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 42GB Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $23 for first renewal & includes 33GB bonus data for first 3 renewals when you sign up by 15.11.26. Online only. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 80GB Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $27 for first renewal when you sign up by 11.10.26. New services only. T&Cs apply $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 95GB Plan 95GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Roaming in Canada with Telstra

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: $2.5

Telstra customers have different options depending on what plan they're on, which boil down to a Day Pass or PAYG roaming.

Customers with a postpaid Upfront plan have access to Telstra's International Roaming Day Pass. Use your phone for calls, text or mobile data in one of the selected countries and the pass automatically triggers and the charge is added to your bill. The Day Pass lasts for 24 hours, after which you won't be charged until you use your phone again for talk, text or (in Zone 1 or 2 countries) mobile data. Rinse and repeat.

Canada is in Telstra's Zone 2 group, which covers over 80 destinations. You'll pay $10 per 24-hour period for 2GB of data and unlimited standard calls and text.

If you go over your data allowance within a 24-hour period, you pay $10 extra, and Telstra adds 2GB of data to a sort of overage 'bank' on your behalf. This additional data has a 31-day expiry and you dip into it whenever you go over another 24-hour allowance. But it's strictly to cover your overage use — you'll still pay for the Day Pass again when the time comes.

You'll be notified when you've used 50%, 85% and 100% of your Day Pass' inclusions.

Here's a look at Telstra's Upfront mobile plans:

$84 Essential Upfront SIM Plan

180GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26

$74.00/mth

Min. cost $74

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$74.00/mth

Min. cost $74

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$74 Basic Upfront SIM Plan

50GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices

$74.00/mth

Min. cost $74

Link not supplied

$74.00/mth

Min. cost $74

Link not supplied

$99 Premium Upfront SIM Plan

300GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26

$84.00/mth

Min. cost $84

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$84.00/mth

Min. cost $84

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Telstra prepaid customers can buy an international roaming pack for their trip. Your options are as follows:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Three-day expiry	$10	15 mins, 15 texts, 400MB
Seven-day expiry	$15	25 mins, 25 texts, 2GB
14-day expiry	$25	50 mins, 50 texts, 4GB

Roaming in Canada with Kogan Mobile

Price per day: Between $6.43 and $10
Price per gigabyte: Between $9 and $12.50

Kogan Mobile offers three international roaming packs for use in about 30 countries, including Canada:

Expiry	Price	Inclusions
One-day expiry	$10	Up to 50 mins, 50 texts, 1GB
Three-day expiry	$25	Up to 100 mins, 100 texts, 2GB
Seven-day expiry	$45	Up to 150 mins, 150 texts, 5GB

Call minutes and SMS (text only) include standard calls to and from the selected countries and standard numbers in Australia.

You can purchase the international roaming pack via the Kogan Mobile app, use your online account or call customer support, or test "ROAM" to 12612 from your mobile. Given the pricing, we'd advise getting a local SIM at your destination instead for most trips.

#1	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small Monthly Plan 25GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 60GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26 $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Large Monthly Plan 80GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site

FAQ

Can I use my Australian phone in Canada?

Most Australian phones should work in Canada without any problem.

Can you buy a Canadian SIM in Australia?

If you're looking to buy a Canadian SIM in Australia, there are websites like SIM Corner that will ship you a SIM to your Australian address, so you don't waste time searching when you arrive. Just be sure to double-check what these SIMs include, as they often differ from the SIMs you can buy in Canada itself.

Can I use a Canadian SIM in the United States?

Some US phone plans include free roaming for Mexico and Canada, but not all of them. If this is an important feature for you, be sure to double-check when you buy your SIM card.

Is it cheaper to get a SIM card in Canada?

It depends. Although grabbing a local SIM once you arrive at your destination can yield savings in other regions, grabbing a prepaid SIM once you've arrived in Canada can end up costing you a whole lot more than what your Australian telco charges for roaming.

Looking for a new NBN plan?

These are the most popular NBN 50 plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
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#6	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#8	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#9	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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