topic Re: Using my phone out of Canada. in Get Support

Using my phone out of Canada.

Jjaycee98 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:08:36 GMT

Can I buy a SIM Card in another country for use while I am visiting?

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

Dunkman — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:06:20 GMT

Sure, you can buy a foreign country SIM card to use while travelling.

Up to you what you want to do with PM SIM card. You can suspend account for up to 90 days. If your account is inactive for more than 90 days, you will lose your PM phone number/account.

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

gblackma — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:07:07 GMT

@Jjaycee98 yes you can buy a local SIM. But may I ask why travel now, given the present situation and risk?

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

Jjaycee98 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:11:02 GMT

Thinking ahead. We go to Mexico for about 8 weeks in the winter.

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

ddeep91 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:11:22 GMT

@Jjaycee98

You sure can use other sim cards on your phone, as long as your phone is unlocked.

Unless you are outside of Canada right now. I don;t even think you are allowed to travel outside of Canada anymore until further notice :catsad:

Cheers

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

geopublic — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:12:44 GMT

@Jjaycee98 wrote:
Can I buy a SIM Card in another country for use while I am visiting?

@Jjaycee98 Yes you can. You can also check on Amazon for a prepaid sim card that you can order that will work for the country you are visiting. The advantage being that you can be up and running as soon as you arrive.

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

Jjaycee98 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:14:57 GMT

No certainly won’t be going anytime soon. We returned from Mexico on February 15 th, before much was happening except-in China. This has pointed out why we should have a phone available.

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

Jjaycee98 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:15:48 GMT

Thanks. That would be helpful

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

Jjaycee98 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:16:52 GMT

Thank you for your helpful information.

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

geopublic — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:21:28 GMT

@Jjaycee98 wrote:
Thinking ahead. We go to Mexico for about 8 weeks in the winter.

@Jjaycee98 My inlaws go every year and they use Mexico SIM card Canada and are very happy with the service:

https://mexicosimcard.ca/

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

Triguy — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:30:54 GMT

You can buy a local sim or use Gigsky. If you have access to wi-fi then you could use apps like Textnow, Fongo, Skype, or WhatsApp.

Re: Using my phone out of Canada.

hairbag1 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:32:50 GMT

@Jjaycee98 wrote:
Can I buy a SIM Card in another country for use while I am visiting?

@Jjaycee98...You can get a sim and a cheap plan in Mx for around $20. Trouble is, your family and friends at home will need to call your new Mx number...long distance rates !!

When we go to Mx, we use TextNow. It's a free app and you'll be given a Cdn number. You'll be able to call and text...for free. The TextNow app works great wherever you have a wifi signal. There's free wifi in most resorts, restaurants, cafes and bars in Mx...just have to ask for their password once.

We've used both methods and this year (Jan - Feb), we didn't even bother with Mx sim...TextNow worked perfectly for our needs.

Give it a look.