eSIM Canada - From $3.38

Yes. Every phone that takes an eSIM runs on 4G and 5G, and the Bitcall eSIM works on Canadian networks as soon as you land, bought with just an email. The main networks are Bell, Rogers and Telus. Québecor became the fourth big operator in April 2023, with Vidéotron and Freedom Mobile, and in Québec and around Ottawa Vidéotron and Rogers share a 4G network. SaskTel, Eastlink and Tbaytel are regional.

One that works as soon as you land, with no ID and no forms: the Bitcall Canada eSIM. It connects to Bell and Rogers. Plans start at $3.38 for 1 GB over 7 days. Unlimited data starts at $18.07 for 3 days. Your Bitcall eSIM works from landing, bought with just an email. You buy it online with just an email address, and every plan includes 5G and hotspot.

The Canada eSIM uses the Bell and Rogers networks. Each plan's details list the networks it uses.

There are 21 Canada eSIM plans. The cheapest is 1 GB for 7 days at $3.38. Data sizes: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 50, and 75 GB. Validity: 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, or 30 days. Unlimited data is available for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 30 days, from $18.07. Each plan is a one-time payment with no subscription: card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL).

Per GB, the best value is 75 GB for 30 days at $64.83, which is $0.86 per GB. Cheapest by trip length: 3 days from $7.77 (3 GB), 5 days from $25.65 (unlimited), 7 days from $3.38 (1 GB), 10 days from $33.25 (unlimited), 15 days from $14.62 (5 GB), and 30 days from $10.86 (3 GB).

Yes. 5G is included in all 21 plans. You get it where the network has 5G coverage and your phone supports it.

Activation is instant: you get the QR code by email and in your Bitcall dashboard right after purchase. Scan it on Wi-Fi before you travel, then turn the eSIM on when you arrive. On 19 plans, validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination. On 2 plans, validity starts on the day of purchase. Each plan's details show when its validity starts. If you buy well before your trip, choose a plan whose validity starts at the first network connection.

Yes. Hotspot (tethering) is included in all 21 plans, and data used by connected devices counts toward your plan.

Yes. On a dual-SIM phone your own SIM stays active next to the eSIM, at your carrier's roaming rates. A phone number is included in 2 of the 21 plans. To call Canada numbers from anywhere, see Canada calling rates and country code.

Calling minutes are included in 2 of the 21 plans. Texts (SMS) are included in 2 of the 21 plans. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other calling apps work over any plan's data.