Canada eSIM guide
1 network · 1 data plan from $6.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Bell LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 3 days · $6.99
- Best per GB
- 1 GB · 3 days · $6.99/GB
- Longest validity
- 3 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~7 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~6 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~15 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Canada
The Canada eSIM connects to Bell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Canada
- YYZ Toronto Pearson
- YVR Vancouver International
- YUL Montréal–Trudeau
- YYC Calgary International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Canada.
City guides in Canada
Visiting more than Canada?
These regional eSIMs include Canada. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Canada eSIM pick is 1 GB · 3 days for $6.99.
1 data plan
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 3 days | $6.99 | $2.33 | $6.99 |
Questions about Canada
Which networks does the Canada eSIM use?
The Canada eSIM connects to Bell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Canada?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 1 GB · 3 days for $6.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Canada?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 1 GB · 3 days for $6.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Canada plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Canada?
The main international airports are Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver International (YVR), Montréal–Trudeau (YUL), Calgary International (YYC).
Does a regional eSIM cover Canada?
Yes. North America and Global include Canada. The smallest, North America, covers 3 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.