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Tourist SIM

Pablo_72 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:01:18 GMT

I am an Australian tourist - will be in Canada and probably across border to Washington for 4/5 days. How/where can I get a sim card and how much will it cost me (data rates, etc).

Re: Tourist SIM

Triguy — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:07:55 GMT

You can purchase a sim at many retailers like Walmart. If you want to use PM in the US then you would need to purchase a roaming add-on which are valid for 10 days from purchase.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-started. You can find a retailer on the locator link.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/plans.

Here is more info about US roaming. You will need to purchase and add it to your account.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/us-roaming

Welcome to Canada !

Re: Tourist SIM

darlicious — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:15:49 GMT

@Pablo_72 If you're centrally located in Vancouver for your stay there are many options to get a SIM instead of Wal-Mart. There are many London drugs locations . Downtown, Olympic village, Broadway and cambie. I likevat recommend smaller businesses apple nd berry at Kingsway and 8th ave. But my favourite is go mobile repair at Alberta and Broadway 3 block east of cambie. They always give free SIM card with in store activations.

Re: Tourist SIM

LovesToPM — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:25:53 GMT

@Pablo_72 wrote:
I am an Australian tourist - will be in Canada and probably across border to Washington for 4/5 days. How/where can I get a sim card and how much will it cost me (data rates, etc).

How long will you be visiting Canada/North America?

Public Mobile is BYOP. So make sure your phone is compatible and unlocked. You can check for compatibility here.

My understanding is you can purchase SIM card/activate Public Mobile at main airports in Quebec, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Plans start at $15 for 30 days. US Roaming add-ons start at $8 for 10 days.

If you don't have a Canadian or US credit card, you can buy payment vouchers to top-up.

Hope you enjoy your visit!

Re: Tourist SIM

gblackma — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:23:11 GMT

Amazon.ca has some North American prepaid cards valid for various periods. You can pre purchase one hjere https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=north+american+sim+card&gclid=CjwKCAiA6vXwBRBKEiwAYE7iSwASctfew7kWRSkfp3kmoiFLDgJmsJhdA1SKdaiyP3lVhYM0qVZpixoCSjAQAvD_BwE&hvadid=346676434466&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9000916&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1743362711040720949&hvtargid=kwd-846431780354&hydadcr=26079_9772483&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_9f3t0j61fg_e.

If you are staying longer. You could look into the answer given below.

@Triguy wrote:
You can purchase a sim at many retailers like Walmart. If you want to use PM in the US then you would need to purchase a roaming add-on which are valid for 10 days from purchase.
https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-started. You can find a retailer on the locator link.
https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/plans.
Here is more info about US roaming. You will need to purchase and add it to your account.
https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/us-roaming
Welcome to Canada !

Re: Tourist SIM

darlicious — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:53:00 GMT

@Pablo_72 Your choice of plan wil depend on how long how long are here for....the $25 plan has 1gb of data or the $40/5gb. There are lots of free WiFi spots...almost every business like restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The city offers free WiFi at libraries, community centres, golf courses etc.... Enjoy your stay!

Re: Tourist SIM

hairbag1 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:03:34 GMT

@Pablo_72 wrote:
I am an Australian tourist - will be in Canada and probably across border to Washington for 4/5 days. How/where can I get a sim card and how much will it cost me (data rates, etc).

Be aware that Austrailia is not on the list of countries you'd be able to call with Public Mobile.... even with the additional International Calling add-on. To call there you'd need a calling card available at 7-11 type stores.

Re: Tourist SIM

LovesToPM — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:07:00 GMT

@hairbag1 wrote:
@Pablo_72 wrote:
I am an Australian tourist - will be in Canada and probably across border to Washington for 4/5 days. How/where can I get a sim card and how much will it cost me (data rates, etc).
Be aware that Austrailia is not on the list of countries you'd be able to call with Public Mobile.... even with the additional International Calling add-on. To call there you'd need a calling card available at 7-11 type stores.

Good point. There's always texting or wifi/voip apps for calling or video chat.

Re: Tourist SIM

geopublic — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:15:57 GMT

@Pablo_72 wrote:
I am an Australian tourist - will be in Canada and probably across border to Washington for 4/5 days. How/where can I get a sim card and how much will it cost me (data rates, etc).

@Pablo_72 If you are only going to be here for a short time best to purchase something that will work for bothe Canada and US.

Something like this for example:

https://www.amazon.ca/T-Mobile-Prepaid-Unlimited-Canada-Mexico/dp/B0728HCC75/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=prepaid+US+sim+card&qid=1579021926&sr=8-19

Re: Tourist SIM

Pablo_72 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:42:19 GMT

Hi there,

Maple ridge looks a little far away from where' we'll be for a pick up but thanks anyway.

Regards,

Paul

Re: Tourist SIM

Pablo_72 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:43:28 GMT

Sorry I replied to the wrong message I think! Thanks for your help anyway.

Re: Tourist SIM

Pablo_72 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:44:23 GMT

Thanks - and where can they be bought from?

Re: Tourist SIM

zblackma — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:48:32 GMT

I mentioned Amazon.ca I supplied a link on the previous page of this thread.

@Pablo_72 wrote:
Thanks - and where can they be bought from?

Re: Tourist SIM

geopublic — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:49:35 GMT

@Pablo_72 wrote:
Sorry I replied to the wrong message I think! Thanks for your help anyway.

@Pablo_72 When replying to a post best to hit the quote box before typing makes it easier for the rest of us to follow.

Re: Tourist SIM

marimacas — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:12:23 GMT

I think the prepaid SIM below would be handy to travel both USA and Canada.

Prepaid Sim Card for North America with Unlimited 4G / LTE Mobile Data + Unlimited Calls and Texts Within US, Canada and Mexico from The Largest USA Network AT&T

10days: CA$39.99, 15days: CA$54.99, 21days: CA$57.50, 30days: CA$74.99

https://www.amazon.ca/Prepaid-America-Unlimited-Largest-Network/dp/B07RGLCDQ6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=North+america+SIM&qid=1579031345&sr=8-2

@Pablo_72 wrote:
I am an Australian tourist - will be in Canada and probably across border to Washington for 4/5 days. How/where can I get a sim card and how much will it cost me (data rates, etc).