Why get an eSIM for Canada?
Landing in Toronto, Vancouver, or Montréal without a data plan means hunting for airport Wi-Fi or paying a daily roaming pass that adds up fast. An AeroCell Canada eSIM is ready before you board: buy online, install with one tap from the AeroCell app (or scan the QR code from your email), and your phone connects to a Canadian 5G network as soon as you land.
There are two kinds of plan. Standard plans run on Rogers 5G, Canada's largest network, and are the best value for cities, the Golden Horseshoe, and the main highways. Premium plans run on Bell, Telus, and SaskTel 5G, which is worth paying extra for in the Prairies, Atlantic Canada, and more remote stretches. Fixed plans range from 1 GB for a short visit to 75 GB for a month, and day passes suit trips where you want a set allowance every day.
Need a Canadian phone number? The 75 GB / 30-day plan on Telus 5G comes with a local Canadian number, unlimited calls and texts within Canada, and 1,000 international minutes to 15 countries including the USA, Mexico, China, and Japan. It suits long stays, students, and working-holiday visitors who need a local number for rentals, banks, or job applications. Note that this plan can only be installed once, and the number is assigned after you arrive in Canada.
All other plans are data-only. Every plan is prepaid, with no contract, no Canadian ID, and no bill shock: when the data or the days run out, the plan simply stops. Your home SIM stays active alongside the eSIM, so you still get calls and texts on your own number.
Before you fly, check that your phone is carrier-unlocked, and install the eSIM over Wi-Fi at home. Validity only starts when the eSIM first connects to a Canadian network. Road-tripping into the Rockies? Download offline maps: long stretches like the Icefields Parkway have no signal on any network.
Crossing the border too? A USA & Canada bundle covers both countries on one eSIM, and a North America bundle adds Mexico. See the Bundles tab above, or read our Canada eSIM guide.
Canada eSIM—frequently asked questions
Which networks does the Canada eSIM use?
Standard plans connect to Rogers 5G, Canada's largest network. Premium plans connect to Bell, Telus, and SaskTel 5G, which can give better coverage outside the big cities. Both use 4G LTE where 5G isn't available.
Should I pick a standard or a Premium plan?
For Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, and the main highways between them, a standard Rogers plan is the better value. Choose Premium if you're spending time in Saskatchewan, rural Atlantic Canada, or other areas where Bell, Telus, or SaskTel are the stronger networks.
How much data do I need for a Canada trip?
For a 1–2 week trip with maps, messaging, and social media, 5–10 GB is comfortable. If you stream video, hotspot a laptop, or stay a month, pick 20 GB or more. The largest fixed plan is 75 GB for 30 days.
Will I have signal in Banff, Jasper, and the national parks?
In town, yes: Banff, Jasper, Whistler, and Tofino all have good coverage. Between towns, mountain highways like the Icefields Parkway and backcountry areas have long dead zones on every network, so download offline maps before you set off.
Can I use the same eSIM in the USA?
The Canada plan covers Canada only. If your trip crosses the border, for example Niagara Falls, Seattle to Vancouver, or a New England and Québec loop, choose a USA & Canada bundle so one eSIM works in both countries.
Can I get a Canadian phone number?
Yes, with the 75 GB / 30-day Telus plan. It includes a Canadian number with unlimited calls and texts within Canada, plus 1,000 international minutes to 15 countries including the USA. The number is assigned after you arrive, and the eSIM can only be installed once. All other plans are data-only, but your regular SIM keeps working for calls and texts, and WhatsApp and iMessage keep your existing number.
When does the plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a Canadian network, not when you buy or install it. Install it over Wi-Fi at home; nothing is used until you land.
Guides for your trip
- Best eSIM for Canada Travel (2026): Prices, Coverage & Setup
- How to Install an eSIM: One-Tap, QR Code & Manual (2026 Guide)
- Does My Phone Support eSIM? The 60-Second Check (2026)