If you want to avoid the expensive international roaming on your trip to Canada, you’re in the right place. Here we will talk about one of the cheapest and easiest ways to connect to the internet. We’re excited to present the eSIM card for Vancouver. It will let you connect not only in Vancouver but in any Canadian city!
In case you don’t know much about it, here we will tell you everything you need to know. Characteristics, requirements, prices, data plans, and more. Let’s begin!
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eSIM card for Vancouver: how does it work?
Don’t worry if it’s the first time you’re hearing about this type of device. One thing you have to know is that, since it is such a new type of cellular technology, not all devices are compatible with it. So, before buying it, you will have to make sure you fit the following conditions:
- Fits thing you have to do, is to make sure that your cellphone is eSIM compatible. You can do it on the website of your provider. Usually, providers are compatible with iPhone XR devices and onward.
- You will need an email account; there you will receive the QR code for the activation of the eSIM.
- It is also important that you have an internet connection by the time you are going to make the activation.
- Some sellers will ask you to download their official app to manage the eSIM card.
If your cellphone is not eSIM compatible, you can always get a physical SIM card for Vancouver, the traditional SIM card come with 6 GB, and it cost $48.
Where can I get my eSIM?
If you already checked that your cellphone is eSIM compatible, it’s time you know where you can buy your eSIM card for your trip. The providers we will show you offer eSIM cards for short stays, so the number of valid days will be different from the one for the local eSIM cards.
Some main providers are the following:
- Telus
- Mobility
- Virgin Mobile
- Fido
eSIM card for Vancouver: data plans and prices
Two of the most important things you have to know are the price and the data plans available. You can read about this below, where we show you the data plans and the prices of each seller, so you can make the best decision.
Holafly eSIM card for Vancouver: plans and prices
- 10 GB for 30 days at $34
- 20 GB for 30 days at $44
Three HK eSIM cards for Vancouver: plans and prices
- 10 GB for 30 days at $138
- 20 GB for 30 days at $198
- 35 GB for 365 days at $268
TravelSIM eSIM card for Vancouver: plans and prices
- 2 GB 30 days at $105
- 3 GB 30 days at $156
- 5 GB 30 days at $181
Comparison table
| Seller | Data | Days | Price (USD) | Support in English? | Where to buy it? |
| Holafly | 10GB | 30 | 34 | Yes | Web |
| Holafly | 20GB | 30 | 77 | Yes | Web |
| Three HK | 10GB | 30 | 138 | Yes | Web |
| Three HK | 20GB | 30 | 198 | Yes | Web |
| TravelSIM | 3GB | 30 | 156 | Yes | Web |
| TravelSIM | 5GB | 30 | 181 | Yes | Web |
eSIM card for Vancouver: characteristics
If you are planning to buy this product, it is essential to know the characteristics of the eSIM card. We will show you the most important characteristics, to help you a little with your decision:
- Usually, most eSIM cards offer only cellular data, which means that they don’t let you make voice calls. But you can always use Skype or WhatsApp to contact your loved ones back home.
- You can install the eSIM card only once. So if you experience any problem, don’t erase it and call your provider instead.
- Your iPhone or Android will become a dual-SIM phone since you can still use your traditional SIM card along with the eSIM.
- Some eSIM cards configure the APN automatically.
- You can have more than one data plan, but you can only use one at a time.
- Some providers have special perks, like Holafly, which lets you share your cellular data with other devices!
Map coverage in Vancouver
Something you have to know before buying your eSIM card is how much coverage the operator offers at the destination you are traveling to. It will depend on the contract agreements that your domestic provider has with the local operators. If they work with the best operators in Canada, your connection will be good.
You can take a look at the coverage maps below, for further details.
- Rogers
- Public Mobile
- Lucky Mobile
4G Rogers coverage map
4G Telus coverage map
4G Bells coverage map
Can I get an eSIM card from local operators?
If you live in Canada, or you are planning to stay in this country for a long time, we recommend you visit the stores of the local operators we will show you below. Once you are there, you will have to ask for a prepaid or postpaid data plan that includes an eSIM card, and that’s it. You will be able to connect to the internet for a long time through a local eSIM card.
- Telus
- Virgin
Frequent questions about the eSIM card for Vancouver
In case you still have any doubts, you can read below the answers to some of the most frequent questions about the eSIM card for Vancouver.
The local eSIM cards are aimed for Vancouver residents. International eSIM cards let you connect to the internet during your trip to Vancouver, in other words, the eSIM is for tourists or travelers.
No, it is not necessary, but some providers may ask for your address. It is only for tourists’ eSIM cards. Local operators may ask for more information.
Yes, you can. But you should check this information with your seller.
Once you install the eSIM profile, you have to pick it as the data cellular provider, turn on the data roaming, and that’s it.
