New Here buying sim cards & best network

[ParisB 300]

hi

I'm planning my trip to canada for next year and just wondered

am i able to get a canadian simcard in advance before i arrive Or do i need to wait before i arrive to get one

as i would rather have my number up in advance on my website

and what the best networks for pre paid or pay as you go

 

really want one that offers unlimited texts and local calls ect

 

thanks in advance Paris B

[conquistador 18487]

i believe you can only get the sim cards once you are here.

 

as for the best pay-as-you-go or prepaid, have a look at Wind and Mobilicity, both have unlimited everything (talk, text and data) and some with global text messages (wind) for 40 dollars and under per month. These two have coverages in every major city in Canada (Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, but not Montreal and Halifax).

 

Another one is Telus and i only pay 12 or so a month but at 30c/min voice and 15-20c/per text and not sure the data...this is a second phone.

 

if you're in the city your best bet is Wind or Mobilicity on the cheap.

 

if you need anything else, feel free to ask :)

[Serena Blake 14066]

My Cellphones are both Telus so I tend to buy Telus simcards when I need to switch it up

[Cyndall_Kent 6880]

I second the Wind Mobile suggestion. I pay only $45.20 (including tax) for unlimited calling in Canada, and unlimited texting in Canada, US and Europe, plus an unlimited data plan. Really great company.

[TKDKidd 663]

I will second the sentiments of the others. Wind is a great company to go with, no provider is as good as them when it comes to having unlimited everything and you can get a month of service if need be.