Tourist SIM

[Pablo_72]

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).

[marimacas]

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=No...

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@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).

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[geopublic]

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@Pablo_72 wrote:

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

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@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. 

[zblackma]

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

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@Pablo_72 wrote:

Thanks - and where can they be bought from? 

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[Pablo_72]

Thanks - and where can they be bought from? 

[Pablo_72]

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

[Pablo_72]

Hi there,

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

Regards,

Paul

[geopublic]

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@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).

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@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=pr...

[LovesToPM]

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@hairbag1 wrote:

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@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).

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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.

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

[hairbag1]

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@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).

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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.

[darlicious]

@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!

[gblackma]

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=CjwKCAiA6vXwBRBKEiwAYE7iSwASctfew7kWRSkfp3km....

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

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@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 !

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[LovesToPM]

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@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).

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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!

[darlicious]

@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.

[Triguy]

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 !