Travelling from the UK to Canada? You can sort out your Canadian mobile plan before your flight and have one less thing to think about when you arrive.
With GetCanadaSIM, you can compare Rogers and Fido plans, check whether your phone will work, look at eSIM and physical SIM options, and understand the setup before travelling.
You may already have Canada roaming on your UK mobile plan. You might also be considering a travel eSIM. That is fine too.
The important thing is to compare all three options — UK roaming, a travel eSIM and a Canadian SIM — and choose what makes sense for your trip.
If you already know you will need mobile service in Canada, it is worth checking the price before you fly. Eligible pre-arrival Rogers and Fido plans on the current page are priced lower than the comparable in-Canada purchase prices shown there.
If you choose an eligible postpaid plan, you may be able to arrange it from the UK with $0 upfront and continue with the applicable pre-arrival rate after reaching Canada.
Compare the Rogers, Fido and Chatr options currently shown for travellers preparing to go from the UK to Canada. You do not need to pick the plan with the biggest data number. Look at the monthly price, useful data, calls, texts, network access, hotspot and plan conditions, then choose the option that fits your stay.
Plan pricing does not include taxes. Tax will be added to your final bill depending on the province/state.
You should not have to rely only on what we say. Before ordering a Canada SIM from the UK, look at genuine customer experiences with ordering, setup, activation and support.
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“Everything is perfect till now. I activated the sim as soon as i landed then called in Bangladesh. It was smooth and no issues at all. Thank you so much for the service.”
“Set up our family's eSIMs from Mumbai. They connected the second our flight landed in Calgary. SIN, CRA 2FA, and house lease calls worked right away.”
“Ordered Canadian SIMs for both me and my mother before leaving Dhaka. Everything was active the moment we landed at Pearson airport. Super smooth experience!”
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“Zero contracts and way cheaper than roaming packages. Uber, Google Maps, and hotel bookings worked flawlessly everywhere in Quebec and Ontario.”
“Everything is perfect till now. I activated the sim as soon as i landed then called in Bangladesh. It was smooth and no issues at all. Thank you so much for the service.”
“Set up our family's eSIMs from Mumbai. They connected the second our flight landed in Calgary. SIN, CRA 2FA, and house lease calls worked right away.”
“Ordered Canadian SIMs for both me and my mother before leaving Dhaka. Everything was active the moment we landed at Pearson airport. Super smooth experience!”
“Bought my Canada eSIM the day before my flight. Set it up in minutes and had reliable 5G data the second I landed for my exchange program. Highly recommend!”
“I ordered from Get Canada Sim and got my physical SIM delivered right to my door in Bangladesh. Very impressive service that made my journey so much easier. Thanks Get Canada Sim!”
“Zero contracts and way cheaper than roaming packages. Uber, Google Maps, and hotel bookings worked flawlessly everywhere in Quebec and Ontario.”
“Everything is perfect till now. I activated the sim as soon as i landed then called in Bangladesh. It was smooth and no issues at all. Thank you so much for the service.”
“Set up our family's eSIMs from Mumbai. They connected the second our flight landed in Calgary. SIN, CRA 2FA, and house lease calls worked right away.”
“Ordered Canadian SIMs for both me and my mother before leaving Dhaka. Everything was active the moment we landed at Pearson airport. Super smooth experience!”
“Bought my Canada eSIM the day before my flight. Set it up in minutes and had reliable 5G data the second I landed for my exchange program. Highly recommend!”
“Bought this before leaving Dhaka for my Master's. It was a huge relief having a working Canadian number the second my plane landed in Toronto. Saved me so much time at the airport.”
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“Getting our Canada eSIM before flying was the best decision. Instant 5G data at Pearson airport made reaching our student housing and calling family super easy!”
“Solid 5G coverage on the Rogers network even in resort towns. WhatsApp customer support helped me verify compatibility before I bought.”
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“Bought this before leaving Dhaka for my Master's. It was a huge relief having a working Canadian number the second my plane landed in Toronto. Saved me so much time at the airport.”
“Everything just worked when we landed. No airport kiosk lines, no confusing currency exchange for SIMs. The smoothest arrival experience.”
“Getting our Canada eSIM before flying was the best decision. Instant 5G data at Pearson airport made reaching our student housing and calling family super easy!”
“Solid 5G coverage on the Rogers network even in resort towns. WhatsApp customer support helped me verify compatibility before I bought.”
“Having a Canadian number on my resume before landing in Vancouver made scheduling tech recruiter calls seamless. Activated instantly on arrival!”
“Ordered before departure from Lagos. Super fast 5G data was ready the moment I arrived for my new job in Toronto.”
“Bought this before leaving Dhaka for my Master's. It was a huge relief having a working Canadian number the second my plane landed in Toronto. Saved me so much time at the airport.”
“Everything just worked when we landed. No airport kiosk lines, no confusing currency exchange for SIMs. The smoothest arrival experience.”
“Getting our Canada eSIM before flying was the best decision. Instant 5G data at Pearson airport made reaching our student housing and calling family super easy!”
“Solid 5G coverage on the Rogers network even in resort towns. WhatsApp customer support helped me verify compatibility before I bought.”
“Having a Canadian number on my resume before landing in Vancouver made scheduling tech recruiter calls seamless. Activated instantly on arrival!”
“Ordered before departure from Lagos. Super fast 5G data was ready the moment I arrived for my new job in Toronto.”
“Bought this before leaving Dhaka for my Master's. It was a huge relief having a working Canadian number the second my plane landed in Toronto. Saved me so much time at the airport.”
“Everything just worked when we landed. No airport kiosk lines, no confusing currency exchange for SIMs. The smoothest arrival experience.”
“Getting our Canada eSIM before flying was the best decision. Instant 5G data at Pearson airport made reaching our student housing and calling family super easy!”
“Solid 5G coverage on the Rogers network even in resort towns. WhatsApp customer support helped me verify compatibility before I bought.”
“Having a Canadian number on my resume before landing in Vancouver made scheduling tech recruiter calls seamless. Activated instantly on arrival!”
“Ordered before departure from Lagos. Super fast 5G data was ready the moment I arrived for my new job in Toronto.”
Your flight lands. You collect your bags and walk into arrivals. You may want your phone straight away — to check Google Maps, find your transport, read a message or simply tell someone back in the UK that you arrived safely.
For an eligible postpaid plan, the monthly price is not the only thing worth looking at. It is also useful to know what you pay today, when your first bill arrives, whether setup fees apply and how flexible the plan is.
Choose a qualifying plan before arriving in Canada and you may be able to continue at the applicable pre-arrival rate after you land. If you are staying for university, work or a longer move, that ongoing monthly cost is worth comparing.
No payment may be required when you submit an eligible postpaid order. That means you can confirm the plan before the first payment becomes due.
On eligible plans, your first payment may be due up to 30 days later. That can be helpful when you already have travel, accommodation, and other arrival costs to manage.
Some plans on this page may have no separate setup or activation charge . Always check the individual plan before ordering.
Qualifying plans may not require a fixed-term contract or cancellation fee. If your plans change, check the cancellation process before ending the service.
Eligible pre-arrival plans may be available without an existing Canadian credit history. This does not promise credit-score improvement or any particular credit-reporting result.
You probably already have plenty to sort out before crossing the Atlantic.
Flights. Accommodation. Travel insurance. Luggage. University or work plans. Transport. Deposits. Everyday moving costs.
Your mobile connection can be one less thing to work out after you arrive.
Planning it from the UK gives you time to check what your current UK network offers in Canada, compare that with a Canadian SIM or eSIM, and understand the setup before your journey.
Going to Canada for university, college or an exchange programme?
You already have accommodation, course details, travel and plenty of other things to organise.
Comparing your Canada SIM for students from the UK before departure means your mobile plan can be one of the easier decisions.
See Options for StudentsHeading to Canada for a new job or work permit?
Your phone may quickly become useful for employer messages, maps, transport and everyday communication.
If you expect to use your phone as a hotspot for a laptop, check whether hotspot use is included before choosing your plan.
See Options for Work PermitsGoing over for a holiday, family visit, ski trip or road trip?
You may only need mobile service for a few days or weeks.
In that case, a prepaid Canada SIM or eSIM from the UK may make more sense than an ongoing monthly plan.
See Options for VisitorsIf you are moving rather than visiting, think beyond your first week.
The monthly cost, useful data, billing and flexibility become more important when you expect to keep the service for several months.
See Options for NewcomersUK travellers have a useful choice that is not the same for everyone.
You may be able to keep using your UK SIM in Canada. You could add a travel eSIM. Or you could move to a Canadian SIM or eSIM.
The right choice mainly depends on how long you are staying and what your UK plan already includes.
For a short trip, your existing UK roaming may be enough. Before relying on it, check: Whether Canada is included, whether you need a roaming pass, how much data you can use, whether there is a daily charge, and any fair-use limit.
Best for: Short trips where your UK plan already gives you enough Canada roaming.
Many compatible dual-SIM phones can keep your UK line active while another eSIM handles your Canadian mobile service. That can be useful if you want to keep receiving normal calls or messages on your UK number while also using a Canadian plan. Check your exact phone before ordering because dual-SIM support varies by device.
Best for: Travellers who want to keep their UK line available while adding Canadian service.
A full Canadian mobile plan may make more sense when you are staying for university, work or a longer move. It gives you service under a Canadian mobile plan rather than relying on your UK roaming allowance for the whole stay.
Best for: Students, workers, newcomers and longer stays.
Use this to narrow it down quickly.
Usually, you can use a UK mobile number in Canada if your provider supports roaming there. But the cost can vary a lot between networks and even between plans from the same network. Some UK plans include Canada roaming. Others need a pass, add-on or extra payment. So before you travel, check your exact tariff, not just your network name.
EE provides roaming options and lets customers check destination-specific charges and available roaming passes before travelling. If you use EE, check the latest EE roaming Canada option for your particular plan. See whether you already have roaming included or whether adding a pass would make sense for your trip.
Canada is currently included in O2's Travel Inclusive Zone for eligible plans. O2 says selected Plus and Volt arrangements can include roaming in the zone, while other tariffs may need a separate travel option or standard roaming rates. If you use O2, check whether Canada roaming is already included in your tariff before paying for anything extra.
Vodafone's roaming setup depends on your plan. Some plans include wider roaming, while other customers can buy roaming Extras for destinations not included in their standard allowance. If you use Vodafone, check the current Vodafone Canada roaming zone, allowance and any fair-use limits for your exact tariff.
Canada is currently listed by Three in its Go Roam Around the World Extra destinations for eligible Pay Monthly arrangements. Three says access can depend on whether a pass is included, bought separately or unlocked through the applicable roaming charge. If you use Three, check whether your plan includes the right Go Roam option before your flight. For a short trip, UK roaming may be perfectly reasonable. For a semester, working holiday or longer move, compare the total roaming cost with a Canadian SIM or Canada eSIM from the UK before deciding.
A monthly postpaid plan is not right for every UK traveller.
If you are going to Canada for a holiday, family visit, road trip or shorter stay, a prepaid Canada SIM or eSIM may be simpler.
With prepaid service, you pay for a set service period instead of keeping an ongoing monthly postpaid plan.
Pay for the period you need without starting an ongoing monthly plan.
Choose the data and validity period that match your trip.
Useful if you do not expect to keep Canadian mobile service after your visit.
If your phone supports eSIM, an eligible prepaid eSIM may let you arrange the service electronically.
If you want calls, SMS and a Canadian number rather than data only, check whether the prepaid plan includes one.
Your trip length is one of the simplest ways to narrow the choice. A tourist spending a few weeks in Canada may have very different needs from an international student beginning a multi-year program or a worker relocating for a longer period.
Prepaid may suit you if:
Postpaid may suit you if:
Eligible Get Canada Sim postpaid plans start from $35 CAD/month.
Compare Monthly Postpaid PlansYou should not need to be technical to understand the setup. The process can be explained in three simple steps.
Both options are available. The difference is whether you would rather research your Canada SIM card from United Kingdom before your journey or make the same decisions once you are already handling your arrival in Canada.
You can compare your options while you still have time to check the details carefully.
You can also wait until Canada to make the decision.
In short: there is nothing wrong with buying after landing. Preparing before your UK flight simply gives you more time to compare roaming, Canadian plans, compatibility and pricing without needing to decide immediately.
Compare plans before you flyOrdering a Canada SIM from United Kingdom before reaching Canada means you should be able to verify what you are buying and who you are buying it from. Do not rely only on promotional wording. Check the provider information, company details, support channels, policies and genuine customer reviews.
These are real Rogers and Fido plans, sold and supported by Get Canada Sim. Your service runs on their Canadian networks; what we add is the part that's hard to arrange from abroad.
About Get Canada Sim →Email, phone and WhatsApp support are available to help with your order, compatibility and activation. Email is normally answered within a few business hours.
Talk to us before you order →Before you order, you should be able to answer these. Every one is stated on this site.
Preparing for a move or international trip already gives you plenty to manage. If you have a question about your plan, order, SIM fulfilment, phone compatibility, eSIM installation, activation or billing, use one of the available GetCanadaSIM support channels.
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Simple answers for UK travellers comparing Canadian SIM cards, Canada eSIMs, UK roaming and pre-arrival mobile plans.
View all FAQs →Yes, eligible pre-arrival plans can currently be arranged before the journey through GetCanadaSIM. The live page currently offers pre-arrival ordering for UK travellers.
Check whether your chosen option is eSIM, physical SIM or both and understand how it will be supplied before ordering.
The current live page shows eligible pre-arrival options including Fido at $35 CAD/month and Rogers at $40 CAD/month, with higher comparison prices displayed for purchase after arrival.
Always check the current price, taxes and any fees before ordering.
An eligible Canada eSIM from the UK may be available if your phone and selected plan both support eSIM.
Check your exact phone before choosing the eSIM option.
Many compatible dual-SIM phones can keep more than one line installed.
That may let you keep your UK line available while using a Canadian eSIM for your Canadian service.
Check your exact device because dual-SIM behaviour differs between phones.
Yes, if your provider and plan support roaming in Canada.
But the price depends heavily on the network and tariff.
EE provides destination-based roaming options, O2 includes Canada on eligible Travel Inclusive Zone arrangements, Vodafone's coverage depends on the plan or roaming Extra, and Three currently lists Canada under Go Roam Around the World Extra for eligible arrangements.
For a short holiday, your UK roaming may be enough.
For university, work or a longer move, compare the total roaming cost and available data with an ongoing Canadian plan.
There is no single answer for every traveller.
Look at the monthly price, useful data, calls, texts, network access, hotspot if you need it, billing terms and phone compatibility.
Do not choose only because one plan advertises the largest amount of data.
Eligible prepaid options may be suitable for shorter trips.
Compare the service period, data, total cost, phone compatibility and whether the plan includes a Canadian number.
Eligible pre-arrival plans may not require an existing Canadian credit history.
Check the requirements for the specific plan before applying.
Eligible Rogers and Fido pre-arrival postpaid plans currently show $0 upfront on the live UK page.
Confirm the first-bill timing and exact payment conditions before placing the order.
Activation and number-assignment timing depend on the selected plan and current GetCanadaSIM process.
Follow the instructions supplied with your order.
Eligible Canadian mobile plans may include a Canadian phone number.
Check when the number is assigned and when it becomes active.
Neither provider is automatically right for everyone.
Compare the monthly price, data allowance, hotspot, network features and anything else you actually need.
For example, a traveller who regularly hotspots a laptop may value different features from someone who mainly uses Wi-Fi.
It may.
Check that your exact phone is unlocked where required and supports the Canadian network bands and SIM format you plan to use.
For eSIM, confirm that your model specifically supports eSIM.
This depends on the selected plan.
If an eligible plan currently has no setup or activation fee, show that clearly on the individual plan card.
Cancellation rules depend on the plan.
Check whether there is a contract, cancellation fee or notice requirement before ordering.
Both options work.
Arranging it before departure gives you time to compare your UK roaming, Canadian plan prices, phone compatibility and activation before your journey.
Waiting until Canada simply means making those decisions after you arrive.
We have a dedicated Canada SIM guide for each of these, covering local carriers, roaming and ordering before you land.
