Latest guide
Canada phone checklist: prepare before you fly
A practical Canada arrival checklist for phone compatibility, plan features, payments and setup, with a printable PDF and publisher link card.
Read the guideCanadianSIM guides
Canada SIM and phone guides
Compare phone plans, get a Canadian number, and set up your SIM before you arrive.
More guides
CanadianSIM deposit and first carrier bill explained
Understand CanadianSIM’s monthly SIM-only deposit, recurring Rogers charge, first-bill credit, taxes and separate handset obligations.
Read the guideRogers 100 GB vs 120 GB: CanadianSIM plan comparison
Compare CanadianSIM’s Rogers 100 GB and 120 GB monthly offers, including cost, hotspot, US roaming, deposit and longer-stay suitability.
Read the guidePixel 8 in Canada: eSIM, nano-SIM and carrier checks
Check Pixel 8, 8 Pro and 8a SIM options, carrier unlock, dual-line settings and Canadian calling support before choosing a plan.
Read the guideGalaxy S24 in Canada: eSIM and version checks
Check Galaxy S24, Plus, Ultra and FE eSIM support, regional versions, carrier unlock and the steps to confirm Canadian service.
Read the guideGalaxy S23 in Canada: eSIM and version checks
Check Galaxy S23, Plus, Ultra and FE eSIM support, regional versions, carrier unlock and the steps to confirm Canadian service.
Read the guideiPhone 16 in Canada: eSIM and regional SIM options
Check iPhone 16 SIM options by original sales market, including US and China-region differences, carrier lock and Canadian calling support.
Read the guideiPhone 15 in Canada: eSIM and regional SIM options
Check iPhone 15 SIM options by original sales market, including US and China-region differences, carrier lock and Canadian calling support.
Read the guideiPhone 14 in Canada: eSIM and regional SIM options
Check iPhone 14 SIM options by original sales market, including US and China-region differences, carrier lock and Canadian calling support.
Read the guide
No credit check? Canadian SIM options for newcomers
The available signup routes, what no credit check means, and the questions to answer before choosing your first Canadian plan.
Read the guide
A Canadian eSIM With A Real Phone Number
Travel eSIMs sold by the gigabyte give you data and no number. Here is what in Canada actually needs a +1 number, and what...
Read the guide
Canada SIM Card At The Airport: Six Pickup Points
Which six Canadian airports have a pickup kiosk, which two large ones do not, and when to take the eSIM by email instead.
Read the guide
Unlimited data in Canada: what happens after your allowance?
Compare high-speed data allowances, speeds after the limit, hotspot access, and how long each allowance lasts.
Read the guide