What is the best cell phone option for a US citizen traveling in Canada. We will be in Canada on two different months on our Alaska trip.We will be entering Canada on the west side of Waterton Peace Park and leaving through Vancouver.ThanksRichard

I would start looking at coverage maps for the carriers first. There are many pay as you go options; Petro Canada, 7-11, Virgin, Rogers/Fido, Bell, Telus, Presidents Choice, Wind.Pretty suer the 7-11 Speak out is the cheapest though.

If you are a Verizon customer you can call and add the N. America plan. This allows you to use your existing setup in Canada. That last time I checked it was only about $20/month extra. Just don't try to use any sort of cellular DATA as that is NOT included and will cost you an arm and a leg if you do.

Contact your cell carrier. Tell them your plans, and they will inform you of your options. When we travel out of the US, we change our coverage during those dates. Works for us.

Bill.Winegard wrote:If you are a Verizon customer you can call and add the N. America plan. This allows you to use your existing setup in Canada. That last time I checked it was only about $20/month extra. Just don't try to use any sort of cellular DATA as that is NOT included and will cost you an arm and a leg if you do.Just went up last month Bill,......Waaaaay up. Not even close to being affordable now.

If vehicle has onstar, they offer monthly plans, 100 minutes and Unlimited. Works for US and Canada.

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mpfireman
Explorer
Jun 03, 2013
Contact your cell carrier. Tell them your plans, and they will inform you of your options. When we travel out of the US, we change our coverage during those dates. Works for us.
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Jun 03, 2013
If you are a Verizon customer you can call and add the N. America plan. This allows you to use your existing setup in Canada. That last time I checked it was only about $20/month extra. Just don't try to use any sort of cellular DATA as that is NOT included and will cost you an arm and a leg if you do.
bookermorgan
Explorer
Jun 03, 2013
I would start looking at coverage maps for the carriers first. There are many pay as you go options; Petro Canada, 7-11, Virgin, Rogers/Fido, Bell, Telus, Presidents Choice, Wind.

Pretty suer the 7-11 Speak out is the cheapest though.

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